WALKERS SNACK SERVICES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03096955 · ltd · incorporated 1995-08-31
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10890
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 30.7y

25/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 30.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
47 officers (7 active, 47 linked, 38 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
221 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (121 events)Click to expand
  1. 2017-07-03
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2017-07-03
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-04-03
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2017-02-20
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2016-04-20
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2016-04-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  7. 2016-04-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  8. 2016-04-19
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  9. 2016-01-07
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  10. 2016-01-07
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  11. 2016-01-07
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  12. 2016-01-07
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  13. 2015-09-23
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2015-09-15
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
    accounts · AA01
  15. 2015-09-07
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  16. 2015-02-20
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  17. 2015-02-20
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  18. 2015-01-17
    ➕
    KING, Holly appointed
    secretary
  19. 2015-01-17
    ➖
    DEAN, Sharon Julie resigned
    secretary
  20. 2014-10-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2014-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2014-06-11
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  23. 2014-06-11
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  24. 2014-06-11
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  25. 2014-06-11
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  26. 2014-06-11
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  27. 2014-06-10
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  28. 2014-05-21
    ➖
    TODD, Walter resigned
    director
  29. 2014-05-07
    ➕
    MACDONALD, Angus appointed
    director
  30. 2014-05-07
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Andrew John appointed
    director
  31. 2014-05-07
    ➕
    MACDONALD, Angus appointed
    secretary
  32. 2014-05-07
    ➖
    MACDONALD, Angus resigned
    secretary
  33. 2014-05-07
    ➖
    EVANS, Richard David resigned
    director
  34. 2014-05-07
    ➖
    MURRAY, David Thomas resigned
    director
  35. 2014-05-07
    ➖
    RICHARDS, Jason resigned
    director
  36. 2014-04-17
    ➕
    STONE, Claire Ellen appointed
    director
  37. 2014-04-17
    ➖
    SIGALOS, John L resigned
    director
  38. 2013-11-04
    ➖
    AHMED, Anwar Yaseen resigned
    secretary
  39. 2013-11-04
    ➕
    DEAN, Sharon Julie appointed
    secretary
  40. 2013-03-07
    ➕
    AHMED, Anwar Yaseen appointed
    secretary
  41. 2013-03-07
    ➖
    DEAN, Sharon Julie resigned
    secretary
  42. 2012-07-12
    ➕
    EVANS, Victoria Elizabeth appointed
    director
  43. 2012-07-12
    ➕
    SIGALOS, John L appointed
    director
  44. 2012-03-02
    ➖
    JONES, Colin Robert resigned
    director
  45. 2010-05-27
    ➖
    ASHLEY, Jan resigned
    director
  46. 2010-04-01
    ➕
    MURRAY, David Thomas appointed
    director
  47. 2010-01-15
    ➖
    AHMED, Anwar Yaseen resigned
    secretary
  48. 2010-01-15
    ➕
    DEAN, Sharon Julie appointed
    secretary
  49. 2009-12-15
    ➖
    JOHNSTON, David William resigned
    director
  50. 2009-11-09
    ➕
    ELLINGTON, Ian Lindsay appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 121 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

80/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 31 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-07-03

5 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2017-07-03: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2017-04-03: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Walkers Snacks Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Walkers Snacks Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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WALKERS SNACK SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 03096955

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Walkers Snacks Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-08-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10890 — SIC 10890

Registered office

1020 Eskdale Road
Winnersh
Wokingham
RG41 5TS

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 40 resigned)

KING, Holly→
secretary · appointed 2015-01-17
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Active
AVERISS, Joanne Kerry→
director · ~63y · appointed 2002-07-29
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Active
ELLINGTON, Ian Lindsay→
director · ~59y · appointed 2009-11-09
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Active
EVANS, Victoria Elizabeth→
director · ~56y · appointed 2012-07-12
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Active
MACDONALD, Angus→
director · ~54y · appointed 2014-05-07
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Active
MACLEOD, Andrew John→
director · ~64y · appointed 2014-05-07
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Active
STONE, Claire Ellen→
director · ~57y · appointed 2014-04-17
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Active
AHMED, Anwar Yaseen→
secretary · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2013-11-04
Resigned
AHMED, Anwar Yaseen→
secretary · appointed 2007-11-01 · resigned 2010-01-15
Resigned
BOYD, Stephen Alexander→
secretary · appointed 1996-03-15 · resigned 2002-07-29
Resigned
DEAN, Sharon Julie→
secretary · appointed 2013-11-04 · resigned 2015-01-17
Resigned
DEAN, Sharon Julie→
secretary · appointed 2010-01-15 · resigned 2013-03-07
Resigned
MACDONALD, Angus→
secretary · appointed 2014-05-07 · resigned 2014-05-07
Resigned
WILLIAMS, Mark→
secretary · appointed 2002-07-29 · resigned 2007-11-01
Resigned
MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-08-31 · resigned 1996-03-15
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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The "Security Agent")
Debenture dated 29 july 2000 as amended and restated on 11 august 2000 by a composite restatement agreement dated 10 august 2000 (the "debenture") issued by the company1 property11/08/200019/09/2002
satisfied
Lehman Commercial Paper .
Lehman Commercial Paper Inc.
Security accession deed by which the charging company agreed to become bound by the terms of a debenture dated 29 july 20001 property29/07/200019/09/2002
satisfied
Legal & General Ventures Limitedthe "Security Trustee"
Composite guarantee and debenture1 property23/10/199504/08/2000
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC(As Security Trustee for the Beneficiaries as Defined Therein) ("the Security Trustee")
Composite guarantee and debenture1 property23/10/199504/08/2000

Recent filings (221 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2017-07-03
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2017-04-03
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-02-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-09-29
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2016-04-20
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2016-04-19
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2016-04-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-04-19
legacy
capital · SH20
2016-01-07
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2016-01-07
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2016-01-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-01-07
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-09-23
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2015-09-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2015-09-07