INFO ELEC LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03249342 · ltd · incorporated 1996-09-13
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
57/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 57/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 64). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (73/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 9 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
129 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
57/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
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
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Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
  1. 2020-04-07
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    gazette-dissolved-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2020-04-07
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-12-23
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  4. 2019-11-19
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    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  5. 2019-09-30
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  6. 2018-10-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  7. 2018-09-28
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  8. 2017-08-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2016-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  10. 2015-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2015-09-15
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2014-10-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2014-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  14. 2014-07-24
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  15. 2013-12-03
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    capital · SH19
  16. 2013-12-03
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  17. 2013-12-03
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    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  18. 2013-12-03
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  19. 2013-09-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  20. 2013-09-04
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-09-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2011-09-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2008-06-11
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    ROBIN, Valerie appointed
    secretary
  25. 2008-06-11
    ➖
    KENWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  26. 2006-10-31
    ➖
    KEOGH, Malcolm Christopher resigned
    secretary
  27. 2006-10-31
    ➕
    KENWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  28. 2005-01-21
    ➖
    GHEYSENS, Francois resigned
    director
  29. 2005-01-21
    ➖
    ROBIN, Valerie Laurence resigned
    director
  30. 2004-05-06
    ➖
    INNOVACOM 3 resigned
    corporate-director
  31. 2004-05-06
    ➖
    MEDIATEL MANAGEMENT SA resigned
    corporate-director
  32. 2003-06-30
    ➖
    HAKEN, Brian Robert resigned
    director
  33. 2002-10-01
    ➕
    ROBIN, Valerie Laurence appointed
    director
  34. 2001-09-28
    ➕
    GHEYSENS, Francois appointed
    director
  35. 2001-06-27
    ➖
    RASMUSSEN, Raymond resigned
    director
  36. 2001-03-28
    ➖
    GILBERT, Daniel resigned
    director
  37. 2001-03-28
    ➕
    MEDIATEL MANAGEMENT SA appointed
    corporate-director
  38. 2000-09-15
    ➕
    GILBERT, Daniel appointed
    director
  39. 2000-09-12
    ➖
    GENEST, Pascal resigned
    director
  40. 2000-09-12
    ➖
    SHARMA, Sanjay resigned
    director
  41. 2000-04-22
    ➖
    JAQUET, Roland Henri resigned
    director
  42. 1999-12-22
    ➕
    GENEST, Pascal appointed
    director
  43. 1999-12-22
    ➕
    HAKEN, Brian Robert appointed
    director
  44. 1999-12-22
    ➕
    JAQUET, Roland Henri appointed
    director
  45. 1999-12-22
    ➕
    RASMUSSEN, Raymond appointed
    director
  46. 1999-12-22
    ➕
    SHARMA, Sanjay appointed
    director
  47. 1999-12-22
    ➕
    INNOVACOM 3 appointed
    corporate-director
  48. 1998-10-30
    ➖
    CADIC, Jean-Jacques resigned
    secretary
  49. 1998-10-30
    ➕
    KEOGH, Malcolm Christopher appointed
    secretary
  50. 1996-09-13
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As INFO ELEC LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events

Owner dependency

93/100
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
  • +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 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

95/100
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 64. 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 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 2020-04-07

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

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

Evidence: 2013-12-03: legacy

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Olivier Jacques Yves Cadic
Individual · French · DOB 04/1962 · age 64
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016
Ms Valerie Robin
Individual · French · DOB 07/1966 · age 60
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-09-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70229 — Management consultancy activities other than financial management

Registered office

56 Beech Avenue
Chartham
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 7TA

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 15 resigned)

ROBIN, Valerie→
secretary · appointed 2008-06-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CADIC, Olivier Jacques Yves→
director · ~64y · appointed 1996-09-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CADIC, Jean-Jacques→
secretary · appointed 1996-09-13 · resigned 1998-10-30
Resigned
KEOGH, Malcolm Christopher→
secretary · appointed 1998-10-30 · resigned 2006-10-31
Resigned
KENWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-10-31 · resigned 2008-06-11
Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-09-13 · resigned 1996-09-13
Resigned
GENEST, Pascal→
director · ~60y · appointed 1999-12-22 · resigned 2000-09-12
Resigned
GHEYSENS, Francois→
director · ~64y · appointed 2001-09-28 · resigned 2005-01-21
Resigned
GILBERT, Daniel→
director · ~68y · appointed 2000-09-15 · resigned 2001-03-28
Resigned
HAKEN, Brian Robert→
director · ~88y · appointed 1999-12-22 · resigned 2003-06-30
Resigned
JAQUET, Roland Henri→
director · ~72y · appointed 1999-12-22 · resigned 2000-04-22
Resigned
RASMUSSEN, Raymond→
director · ~70y · appointed 1999-12-22 · resigned 2001-06-27
Resigned
ROBIN, Valerie Laurence→
director · ~60y · appointed 2002-10-01 · resigned 2005-01-21
Resigned
SHARMA, Sanjay→
director · ~55y · appointed 1999-12-22 · resigned 2000-09-12
Resigned
INNOVACOM 3→
corporate-director · appointed 1999-12-22 · resigned 2004-05-06
Resigned
MEDIATEL MANAGEMENT SA→
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Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED→
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Resigned

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Recent filings (129 total)

gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2020-04-07
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2019-12-23
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2019-11-19
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2019-09-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2018-10-17
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2018-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-09-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-09-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2017-08-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-09-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-09-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-09-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-10-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-09-25