CROWN CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIORS LTD.
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03102242 · ltd · incorporated 1995-09-14
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 4521
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 63). 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: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 30.5y
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 30.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (2 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
87 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 (50 events)Click to expand
- 2015-08-12⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2015-08-12🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-05-12⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2015-04-08⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2014-09-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2014-03-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2014-02-19📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2013-11-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2013-11-15⚠️liquidation-court-order-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC OC
- 2013-11-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-cease-to-act-as-liquidatorinsolvency · 4.40
- 2013-09-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2013-03-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2013-03-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2012-09-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2012-03-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-09-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-03-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-09-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-03-02⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-03-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 4.20
- 2009-03-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2009-03-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-02-17📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-12-09📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-12-05➖MCCLURE, Fergus Shaun resigneddirector
- 2008-10-08📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-04-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-02-18➖SEARLE, Timothy David resigneddirector
- 2007-07-24➖BEILBY, David John resigneddirector
- 2007-01-26➕MCCLURE, Fergus Shaun appointeddirector
- 2006-04-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-06-10🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Challenge Finance Limited (The Security Holder)
- 2003-10-01➕SEARLE, Timothy David appointeddirector
- 1999-10-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1999-10-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1999-08-11🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 1997-01-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: D S Holdings Limited
- 1996-09-10➕WARD, Samantha Jane appointedsecretary
- 1996-06-01➕ARNOLD, David Robert appointeddirector
- 1996-06-01➖ARNOLD, Mandy resignedsecretary
- 1996-06-01➖ARNOLD, Mandy resigneddirector
- 1995-11-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Fairfax Gerrard Limited
- 1995-09-14🏢Company incorporatedAs CROWN CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIORS LTD.
- 1995-09-14➕ARNOLD, Mandy appointedsecretary
- 1995-09-14➕CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1995-09-14➖CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1995-09-14➕ARNOLD, Mandy appointeddirector
- 1995-09-14➕BEILBY, David John appointeddirector
- 1995-09-14➕CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1995-09-14➖CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
93/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
95/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-08-12
19 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-08-12: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2015-05-12: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-09-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC4521 — SIC 4521
Registered office
2nd Floor 33 Blagrave Street
Reading
RG1 1PW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)
WARD, Samantha Jane→
Activesecretary · appointed 1996-09-10
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ARNOLD, David Robert→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 1996-06-01
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ARNOLD, Mandy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-09-14 · resigned 1996-06-01
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-09-14 · resigned 1995-09-14
ARNOLD, Mandy→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1995-09-14 · resigned 1996-06-01
BEILBY, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1995-09-14 · resigned 2007-07-24
MCCLURE, Fergus Shaun→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-01-26 · resigned 2008-12-05
SEARLE, Timothy David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-10-01 · resigned 2008-02-18
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-09-14 · resigned 1995-09-14
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 18/04/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Challenge Finance (The Security Holder) Challenge Finance Limited (The Security Holder) | All assets debenture | 1 property | 10/06/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 11/08/1999 | — | |
| satisfied | D S Holdings D S Holdings Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 22/01/1997 | 15/10/1999 | |
| satisfied | Fairfax Gerrard Fairfax Gerrard Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 21/11/1995 | 15/10/1999 |
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Recent filings (87 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-08-12
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2015-05-12
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2015-04-08
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2014-09-04
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2014-03-13
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2014-02-19
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2013-11-15
liquidation-court-order-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC OC
2013-11-15
liquidation-voluntary-cease-to-act-as-liquidator
insolvency · 4.40
2013-11-15
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2013-09-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2013-03-28
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2013-03-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-09-10
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-03-09
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-09-06