HOTELSCENE HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03190459 · ltd · incorporated 1996-04-25
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
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7487
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 69). 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 (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 30.0y
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 30.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (5 active, 13 linked, 8 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
95 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth 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
85
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 (54 events)Click to expand
- 2011-01-15⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2011-01-15🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-10-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2009-12-01⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2009-12-01📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-12-01⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2009-11-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2009-11-06📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2009-11-04🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2009-06-02📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-05-12📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-09-07📄legacycapital · 122
- 2007-09-07📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2007-09-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-09-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-08-12📄legacycapital · 155(6)b
- 2007-08-12📄legacycapital · 155(6)a
- 2007-08-12📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-08-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-08-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-08-11📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2007-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-08-03📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-08-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-07-27➕BETTUM, Ole appointeddirector
- 2007-07-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2007-05-14📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-08-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-07-03📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-03-18➕HAMILTON, Ian Charles appointedsecretary
- 2005-03-18➖FOOT ANSTEY SARGENT SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-03-18➖ADAMS, David Peter William resigneddirector
- 2004-09-22➕FOOT, Nicholas Rupert Ian appointeddirector
- 2004-09-22➕HAMILTON, Ian Charles appointeddirector
- 2001-10-01➖ATHERTON, Rupert Maurice resigneddirector
- 2000-06-26➖ADAMS, David Peter William resignedsecretary
- 2000-06-26➕FOOT ANSTEY SARGENT SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2000-06-26➕ATHERTON, Rupert Maurice appointeddirector
- 2000-01-06🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1999-07-30🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1999-02-12➕ADAMS, David Peter William appointedsecretary
- 1998-12-17➖PIDGEON, Philip John resignedsecretary
- 1998-12-17➖PIDGEON, Philip John resigneddirector
- 1998-08-26➕ADAMS, David Peter William appointeddirector
- 1998-04-23➖ALDEN, Nigel resigneddirector
- 1996-05-09➕PIDGEON, Philip John appointedsecretary
- 1996-05-09➖ASAP COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 1996-05-09➕ALDEN, Nigel appointeddirector
- 1996-05-09🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Arbuthnot Latham and Co Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 54 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
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
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 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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 · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-01-15
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-01-15: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-10-15: liquidation-voluntary-members-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
Incorporated1996-04-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7487 — SIC 7487
Registered office
Bishop Fleming
16 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4NT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)
HAMILTON, Ian Charles→
Activesecretary · appointed 2005-03-18
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Active
FOOT, Nicholas Rupert Ian→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2004-09-22
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HAMILTON, Ian Charles→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-09-22
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NEEDHAM, Christopher→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 1996-04-25
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ADAMS, David Peter William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-02-12 · resigned 2000-06-26
PIDGEON, Philip John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-05-09 · resigned 1998-12-17
ASAP COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1996-04-25 · resigned 1996-05-09
FOOT ANSTEY SARGENT SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2000-06-26 · resigned 2005-03-18
ADAMS, David Peter William→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1998-08-26 · resigned 2005-03-18
ALDEN, Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1996-05-09 · resigned 1998-04-23
ATHERTON, Rupert Maurice→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-06-26 · resigned 2001-10-01
PIDGEON, Philip John→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1996-04-25 · resigned 1998-12-17
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/07/2007 | 04/11/2009 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 30/07/1999 | 11/08/2007 | |
| satisfied | Arbuthnot Latham and Co Arbuthnot Latham and Co Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 09/05/1996 | 06/01/2000 |
Recent filings (95 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2011-01-15
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2010-10-15
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2009-12-01
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2009-12-01
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2009-12-01
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2009-11-30
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2009-11-06
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-06-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2008-09-08
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-05-12
legacy
capital · 122
2007-09-07
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2007-09-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2007-09-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2007-09-07
legacy
capital · 155(6)b
2007-08-12