CASTLEMORE HAMPSHIRE LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03329483 · ltd · incorporated 1997-03-07
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
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 64). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 28.3y
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 28.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (1 active, 8 linked, 3 with DOB)
78
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
80 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth 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
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 (52 events)Click to expand
- 2013-01-18⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2013-01-18🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-10-18⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2012-09-18⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-08-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2011-08-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2011-08-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-07-29📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2011-07-29⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2011-07-29📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2011-07-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-07-29📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2011-07-19📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2010-10-14📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2010-10-14📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2010-10-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2010-10-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2010-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2010-06-02📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2010-05-20📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-04-20📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2009-12-31➖RAMAGE, Neil William resignedsecretary
- 2009-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2009-11-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2009-05-19📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-05-19📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-05-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-05-01📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-10-09📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-09-30🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland the Facility Agent
- 2004-12-31➖FAULKNER, Jill Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2004-12-31➕RAMAGE, Neil William appointedsecretary
- 2004-04-28🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2004-01-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Facility Agent)
- 2004-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2004-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-11-25➕FAULKNER, Jill Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2003-11-25➖OAKLEY, William James resignedsecretary
- 2003-11-25➖FAULKNER, Jill Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2003-11-05➖KEMP, Jane resigneddirector
- 2003-10-27➕CREDALI, Giuseppe Antonio, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2003-10-27➕FAULKNER, Jill Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2002-03-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bayerische Hypo- Und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft (The Agent)
- 1998-01-23🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1998-01-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1997-06-16➕OAKLEY, William James appointedsecretary
- 1997-06-16➖INGLEBY NOMINEES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1997-06-16➕KEMP, Jane appointeddirector
- 1997-06-16➖INGLEBY HOLDINGS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1997-03-07🏢Company incorporatedAs CASTLEMORE HAMPSHIRE LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
93/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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 23 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 candidateStrong 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 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 29 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 2013-01-18
6 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2013-01-18: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2012-10-18: 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
Incorporated1997-03-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
Cedar Court Hagley Road
Hayley Green
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 1ED
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2009-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)
CREDALI, Giuseppe Antonio, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-10-27
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FAULKNER, Jill Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-25 · resigned 2004-12-31
OAKLEY, William James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-06-16 · resigned 2003-11-25
RAMAGE, Neil William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-31 · resigned 2009-12-31
INGLEBY NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-03-07 · resigned 1997-06-16
FAULKNER, Jill Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-10-27 · resigned 2003-11-25
KEMP, Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1997-06-16 · resigned 2003-11-05
INGLEBY HOLDINGS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-03-07 · resigned 1997-06-16
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland the Facility Agent | Security agreement | 1 property | 30/09/2005 | 13/10/2010 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Facility Agent) | Security agreement | 1 property | 28/01/2004 | 13/10/2010 | |
| satisfied | Bayerische Hypo- Und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft (The Agent) | Debenture between amongst others the chargor and bayerische hypo- und vereinsbank aktiengesellschaft (the agent) | 1 property | 28/03/2002 | 28/04/2004 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 23/01/1998 | 17/01/2004 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/01/1998 | 17/01/2004 |
Recent filings (80 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2013-01-18
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2012-10-18
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-09-18
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2011-08-16
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2011-08-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-08-16
legacy
capital · SH20
2011-07-29
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2011-07-29
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2011-07-29
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-07-29
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2011-07-29
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2011-07-19
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2010-10-14
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2010-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2010-10-05