BCT TRANSPORT BROKERS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03230319 · ltd · incorporated 1996-07-26
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
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Opportunity
51/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
25 officers (4 active, 25 linked, 19 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
28 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
122 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (73 events)Click to expand
  1. 2014-05-18
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2014-05-18
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2014-02-18
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2013-09-06
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  5. 2013-09-06
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  6. 2013-09-06
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2013-07-29
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2013-06-17
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    BRADLEY, Shirley appointed
    director
  9. 2013-06-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  10. 2013-05-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2013-04-04
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    ARTHUR, Nigel John appointed
    director
  12. 2013-04-04
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    SEARY, Julia Louise resigned
    director
  13. 2013-04-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  14. 2013-04-04
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  15. 2012-07-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-06-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2011-07-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2011-03-03
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  19. 2011-03-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  20. 2011-03-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2011-03-01
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    HALLISEY, David Michael William resigned
    director
  22. 2011-03-01
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    SEARY, Julia Louise appointed
    director
  23. 2010-07-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2010-05-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2009-11-16
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  26. 2009-10-29
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  27. 2009-08-12
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  28. 2009-08-12
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    legacy
    officers · 288c
  29. 2009-03-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  30. 2008-07-28
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    legacy
    address · 353
  31. 2008-07-28
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  32. 2008-07-01
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    BROOKS, Nicholas Daniel John resigned
    director
  33. 2008-04-01
    ➕
    BRADLEY, Shirley appointed
    secretary
  34. 2008-04-01
    ➕
    HALLISEY, David Michael William appointed
    director
  35. 2008-04-01
    ➖
    HEAPY, Stephen Paul resigned
    director
  36. 2008-01-01
    ➖
    MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph resigned
    secretary
  37. 2007-12-31
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    BLOODWORTH, John Milton resigned
    director
  38. 2007-10-31
    ➖
    FERRIN, Eamonn resigned
    director
  39. 2006-03-13
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    BROOKS, Nicholas Daniel John appointed
    director
  40. 2005-11-30
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    TANNER, Paula Maria resigned
    director
  41. 2005-06-28
    ➕
    TANNER, Paula Maria appointed
    director
  42. 2005-06-24
    ➖
    GASTER, David resigned
    director
  43. 2005-06-01
    ➕
    FERRIN, Eamonn appointed
    director
  44. 2005-06-01
    ➕
    HEAPY, Stephen Paul appointed
    director
  45. 2005-05-31
    ➖
    HILL, Miles Geoffrey resigned
    director
  46. 2005-04-19
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    BLOODWORTH, John Milton appointed
    director
  47. 2005-02-22
    ➖
    KIMBER, Steven Andrew Howard resigned
    director
  48. 2003-01-06
    ➖
    MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph resigned
    director
  49. 2002-12-31
    ➖
    MARTIN, Sandra resigned
    director
  50. 2002-03-31
    ➖
    ANDERSON, Ian Henry resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 73 events

Owner dependency

90/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.

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 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2014-05-18

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2014-05-18: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2014-02-18: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-07-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

The Thomas Cook Business Park
Coningsby Road
Peterborough
Cambs
PE3 8SB
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 21 resigned)

BRADLEY, Shirley→
secretary · appointed 2008-04-01
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Active
ARTHUR, Nigel John→
director · ~65y · appointed 2013-04-04
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Active
BRADLEY, Shirley→
director · ~66y · appointed 2013-06-17
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Active
THOMAS COOK GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 1999-03-15
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Active
HAYWARD, John Richard→
secretary · appointed 1998-08-01 · resigned 2001-07-16
Resigned
MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph→
secretary · appointed 2001-07-16 · resigned 2008-01-01
Resigned
HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-07-26 · resigned 1996-12-19
Resigned
ANDERSON, Ian Henry→
director · ~65y · appointed 2002-03-07 · resigned 2002-03-31
Resigned
BLOODWORTH, John Milton→
director · ~77y · appointed 2005-04-19 · resigned 2007-12-31
Resigned
BROOKS, Nicholas Daniel John→
director · ~55y · appointed 2006-03-13 · resigned 2008-07-01
Resigned
FERRIN, Eamonn→
director · ~63y · appointed 2005-06-01 · resigned 2007-10-31
Resigned
GASTER, David→
director · ~78y · appointed 2002-01-21 · resigned 2005-06-24
Resigned
HALLISEY, David Michael William→
director · ~73y · appointed 2008-04-01 · resigned 2011-03-01
Resigned
HAYWARD, John Richard→
director · ~68y · appointed 1998-08-01 · resigned 2001-07-16
Resigned
HEAPY, Stephen Paul→
director · ~57y · appointed 2005-06-01 · resigned 2008-04-01
Resigned
HILL, Miles Geoffrey→
director · ~58y · appointed 1998-08-01 · resigned 2005-05-31
Resigned
KIMBER, Steven Andrew Howard→
director · ~72y · appointed 1996-12-19 · resigned 2005-02-22
Resigned
LOCKE, Robert→
director · ~81y · appointed 1996-12-19 · resigned 2002-03-19
Resigned
MARTIN, Sandra→
director · ~71y · appointed 1996-12-19 · resigned 2002-12-31
Resigned
MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph→
director · ~66y · appointed 2001-07-16 · resigned 2003-01-06
Resigned

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Recent filings (122 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2014-05-18
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2014-02-18
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2013-09-06
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2013-09-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2013-09-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-07-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2013-06-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-05-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2013-04-04
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-04-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-07-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-06-13
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-07-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2011-03-03
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-03-03