RITZ MUSIC GROUP PLC
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03248435 · plc · incorporated 1996-09-11
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
54/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 9231
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 54/100 (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 (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 27.8y
40/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (6 active, 18 linked, 12 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
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
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filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2010-07-23⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2010-07-23🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-04-23⚠️liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.43
- 2006-02-27📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-07-22⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidatorinsolvency · 4.31
- 2005-06-20📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2002-09-17⚠️liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-orderinsolvency · COCOMP
- 2002-02-12📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2002-02-12📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2001-12-13📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2001-10-23📄legacyaccounts · 244
- 2001-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2001-04-11➕TURNER, Gary Peter appointeddirector
- 2001-04-06📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2001-04-02📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2001-03-28📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2001-03-27➖PRENDERGAST, Patrick Joseph resigneddirector
- 2001-03-22➖CLERKIN, Ann Marie resigneddirector
- 2001-03-16🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Coutts & Company
- 2001-02-21📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2001-02-21📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2001-02-07📄legacycapital · 88(2)R
- 2001-02-07📄legacycapital · 88(2)R
- 2001-02-06📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2001-01-17📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2001-01-16📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2001-01-15➕TURNER, Gary Peter appointedsecretary
- 2001-01-08➖BROOKS, Michael James resignedsecretary
- 2001-01-08➖BROOKS, Michael James resigneddirector
- 2000-12-14📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2000-12-14📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2000-12-08➕SEGAL, Mark Jeremy appointeddirector
- 2000-12-08➕WINTER, Ronald appointeddirector
- 2000-12-08➖CLERKIN, Michael Joseph resigneddirector
- 2000-11-03📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2000-07-25📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2000-05-31➖NEILSON, Anne Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2000-04-07➕HOOD, Eric Cochran appointeddirector
- 2000-03-17➖ANGEL, Nigel Philip resigneddirector
- 2000-02-23➕BROOKS, Michael James appointedsecretary
- 2000-02-23➕BROOKS, Michael James appointeddirector
- 1999-11-18➖HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce resigneddirector
- 1998-12-31➖BYWORTH, Anthony resigneddirector
- 1998-09-09🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Aib Group (UK) P.L.C.
- 1998-09-01➕HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce appointeddirector
- 1998-07-02➕BLOWER, John William appointeddirector
- 1997-12-01➕PRENDERGAST, Patrick Joseph appointeddirector
- 1996-09-11🏢Company incorporatedAs RITZ MUSIC GROUP PLC
- 1996-09-11➕NEILSON, Anne Margaret appointedsecretary
- 1996-09-11➕SECRETAIRE LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 59 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
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 28 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 85 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 85 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2010-07-23
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-07-23: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-04-23: liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting
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Statusdissolved
Typeplc
Incorporated1996-09-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC9231 — SIC 9231
Registered office
9 Ensign House
Admirals Way Marsh Wall
London
E14 9XQ
Filing status
Accounts
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Officers (0 active · 12 resigned)
TURNER, Gary Peter→
Activesecretary · appointed 2001-01-15
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BLOWER, John William→
Activedirector · ~85y · appointed 1998-07-02
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HOOD, Eric Cochran→
Activedirector · ~80y · appointed 2000-04-07
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SEGAL, Mark Jeremy→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2000-12-08
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TURNER, Gary Peter→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2001-04-11
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WINTER, Ronald→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-12-08
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BROOKS, Michael James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-02-23 · resigned 2001-01-08
NEILSON, Anne Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 2000-05-31
SECRETAIRE LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 1996-09-11
ANGEL, Nigel Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 2000-03-17
BROOKS, Michael James→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2000-02-23 · resigned 2001-01-08
BYWORTH, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 1998-12-31
CLERKIN, Ann Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 2001-03-22
CLERKIN, Michael Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 2000-12-08
HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1998-09-01 · resigned 1999-11-18
PRENDERGAST, Patrick Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1997-12-01 · resigned 2001-03-27
MARRIOTTS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 1996-09-11
SECRETAIRE LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 1996-09-11 · resigned 1996-09-11
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | NatWest Group Coutts & Company | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 16/03/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C. | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 09/09/1998 | — |
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Recent filings (73 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2010-07-23
liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.43
2010-04-23
legacy
address · 287
2006-02-27
liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidator
insolvency · 4.31
2005-07-22
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2005-06-20
liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order
insolvency · COCOMP
2002-09-17
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2002-02-12
legacy
annual-return · 363(288)
2002-02-12
legacy
officers · 288a
2001-12-13
legacy
accounts · 244
2001-10-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2001-10-01
legacy
officers · 288b
2001-04-06
legacy
officers · 288b
2001-04-02
legacy
mortgage · 395
2001-03-28
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2001-02-21