SABA INFRA CARDIFF LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03154700 · ltd · incorporated 1996-02-02
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
51/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Other transportation support activities
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 65). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 29.4y
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 29.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (5 active, 29 linked, 20 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
146 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
51/100Worth 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
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 (83 events)Click to expand
- 2020-09-24⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2020-09-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2020-06-24⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2019-07-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-07-29📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2019-07-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2019-07-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2019-07-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-02-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2018-12-28📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-12-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-12-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2018-12-17➕ORIOL CARRERAS, Josep appointeddirector
- 2018-12-11➖THIERRY, Wilfried Didier Charles resigneddirector
- 2018-12-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-10-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2018-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-04-26📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-05-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-02-07📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2017-02-06📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2016-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-02-08📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-11-05✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2015-10-14📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2015-10-12➕MICHELMORES SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-03-06🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-07-10🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-07-07🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as Security Agent
- 2013-01-01➕HERRING, Phillip David appointeddirector
- 2012-07-31➖EVANS, Mark Robert resigneddirector
- 2012-05-10➖BOUTELIER, Alexandra Florence resigneddirector
- 2012-05-10➕THIERRY, Wilfried Didier Charles appointeddirector
- 2011-11-30➖KALIS, Maximilian resigneddirector
- 2011-08-08➕PICKARD, Gary Charles appointedsecretary
- 2011-08-08➕PICKARD, Gary Charles appointeddirector
- 2011-07-15➖HANKEY, Nicholas resignedsecretary
- 2011-07-15➖HANKEY, Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2010-12-31➖PRINCET, Philippe Pierre Edouard resigneddirector
- 2010-12-20➕BOUTELIER, Alexandra Florence appointeddirector
- 2010-05-05➕KALIS, Maximilian appointeddirector
- 2010-05-05➖THIERRY, Wilfried Didier Charles resigneddirector
- 2008-03-06➕HANKEY, Nicholas appointedsecretary
- 2008-03-06➕HANKEY, Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2008-03-05➖BARBER, Alistair Michael resignedsecretary
- 2007-01-23➖MARTIN, Anthony Cedric Guy resigneddirector
- 2007-01-23➕THIERRY, Wilfried Didier Charles appointeddirector
- 2006-06-07➕EVANS, Mark Robert appointeddirector
- 2006-02-23➖TAYLOR, Susan Jane resigneddirector
- 2005-08-24➕BARBER, Alistair Michael appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 83 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2020-09-24
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2020-09-24: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2020-06-24: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Group structure
Saba Infra Holdings Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Saba Infra Holdings Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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SABA INFRA CARDIFF LIMITED
This company · 03154700
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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saba Infra Holdings Uk Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-02-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52290 — Other transportation support activities
Registered office
Mazars Llp Tower Bridge House
St Katharine's Way
London
E1W 1DD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 24 resigned)
PICKARD, Gary Charles→
Activesecretary · appointed 2011-08-08
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MICHELMORES SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2015-10-12
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HERRING, Phillip David→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2013-01-01
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ORIOL CARRERAS, Josep→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2018-12-17
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PICKARD, Gary Charles→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-08-08
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BARBER, Alistair Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-08-24 · resigned 2008-03-05
HANKEY, Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-03-06 · resigned 2011-07-15
LOCATELLI, Luigi→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-06 · resigned 2001-12-28
TAYLOR, Timothy Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-12-28 · resigned 2005-08-08
TRISOLINI, Paolo Longobardi→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-03-26 · resigned 1997-01-06
CRESCENT HILL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-02-02 · resigned 1996-03-26
BAGNATI, Pietro→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1996-03-26 · resigned 1999-10-11
BOUTELIER, Alexandra Florence→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2010-12-20 · resigned 2012-05-10
CARTWRIGHT, Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2001-12-28 · resigned 2003-12-19
COMORETTO, Giuseppe→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2001-07-17 · resigned 2001-12-28
CORTI, Riccardo→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1996-03-26 · resigned 1999-10-11
EVANS, Mark Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2006-06-07 · resigned 2012-07-31
HANKEY, Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-03-06 · resigned 2011-07-15
KALIS, Maximilian→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2010-05-05 · resigned 2011-11-30
LOCATELLI, Luigi→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1999-10-19 · resigned 2001-12-28
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 07/07/2014 | 06/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | Natexis Banques Populaires | Security agreement | 1 property | 09/10/2003 | 10/07/2014 | |
| satisfied | Bhf-Bank Ag | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 19/12/1996 | 26/02/2002 |
Recent filings (146 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2020-09-24
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2020-06-24
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2019-07-29
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2019-07-29
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2019-07-16
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2019-07-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2019-07-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-02-11
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2019-02-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-12-28
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-12-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-12-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-12-11
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2018-10-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2018-05-31