PENPOWER (UK) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03462617 · ltd · incorporated 1997-11-07
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
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 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
19 officers (6 active, 19 linked, 16 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
80 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
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2011-11-24⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2011-11-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-08-24⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2010-10-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2010-10-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2010-10-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2010-10-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2010-07-22📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-07-21➖MULHOLLAND, Diarmaid Patrick resigneddirector
- 2009-12-31📍move-registers-to-sail-companyaddress · AD03
- 2009-12-31📍change-sail-address-companyaddress · AD02
- 2009-12-22📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-11-24📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2009-11-23📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP04
- 2009-11-01➕OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2009-10-31➖A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2009-07-24📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-11-10📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-07-02📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-01-23📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-01-22📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-01-18➕EVERETT, Peter Daryl appointeddirector
- 2008-01-17➕WILLIAMS, Morgan Cynwil appointeddirector
- 2008-01-17📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-11-20📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-10-24➖KEENAN, John Joseph resigneddirector
- 2007-03-31➖WILLIAMS, Robert Alton resigneddirector
- 2006-10-03➖DIGBY, Mark Damien resigneddirector
- 2006-10-03➕MULHOLLAND, Diarmaid Patrick appointeddirector
- 2005-08-01➕KEENAN, John Joseph appointeddirector
- 2005-07-20➖TON, Gwaine William resigneddirector
- 2005-02-07➕WAKE, Hilary Anne, Mrs. appointeddirector
- 2005-02-07➕DIGBY, Mark Damien appointeddirector
- 2004-09-16➖CHRISTIE, Roderick Angus resigneddirector
- 2004-01-01➕A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2003-12-31➖CLIFFORD CHANCE SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2003-10-26➖CARTLEDGE, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2003-09-12➕TON, Gwaine William appointeddirector
- 2002-11-06➖DANIELL, Paul Nigel resigneddirector
- 2002-07-10➖LAMBERT, Jack resigneddirector
- 2002-06-24➕CARTLEDGE, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2002-06-24➕CHRISTIE, Roderick Angus appointeddirector
- 2000-07-10➕WILLIAMS, Robert Alton appointeddirector
- 1998-03-19➕CLARK, Alyson Margaret appointeddirector
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 68 — 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 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-11-24
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-11-24: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2011-08-24: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1485 LTD→ 11797140 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 1671 LTD→ 10818391 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| 3LINECARRENTALS LTD→ 16591955 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3X5ACCOUNTANCY LTD→ 13892421 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| A & A SCARGILL LTD→ 15245079 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| A & A STEVENS CONSULTING LIMITED→ 10027945 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| AARDVARK ABACUS LIMITED→ 12157341 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| ABSOLUTE SELF DRIVE CAR/VAN HIRE LIMITED→ 10118349 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| ACCESS 13 LIMITED→ 05597188 · est 2005 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
| ACCESS SERVICES GROUP LTD→ 14774289 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| ACCOUNTANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS LTD→ 04011044 · est 2000 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 25y | — | — |
| ACCOUNTING AGENTS LTD→ 13139873 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-11-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7487 — SIC 7487
Registered office
1 Bridgewater Place
Water Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 5QR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)
OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2009-11-01
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CLARK, Alyson Margaret→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-03-19
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EVERETT, Peter Daryl→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2008-01-18
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TULLMAN, Robert→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 1998-03-19
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WAKE, Hilary Anne, Mrs.→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2005-02-07
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WILLIAMS, Morgan Cynwil→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2008-01-17
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A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-01-01 · resigned 2009-10-31
CLIFFORD CHANCE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1997-11-07 · resigned 2003-12-31
CARTLEDGE, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2002-06-24 · resigned 2003-10-26
CHARLTON, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1997-11-07 · resigned 1998-03-19
CHRISTIE, Roderick Angus→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2002-06-24 · resigned 2004-09-16
DANIELL, Paul Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1998-03-19 · resigned 2002-11-06
DIGBY, Mark Damien→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2005-02-07 · resigned 2006-10-03
KEENAN, John Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-08-01 · resigned 2007-10-24
LAMBERT, Jack→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1998-03-19 · resigned 2002-07-10
MULHOLLAND, Diarmaid Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2006-10-03 · resigned 2010-07-21
RICHARDS, Martin Edgar→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1997-11-07 · resigned 1998-03-19
TON, Gwaine William→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2003-09-12 · resigned 2005-07-20
WILLIAMS, Robert Alton→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2000-07-10 · resigned 2007-03-31
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Recent filings (80 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2011-11-24
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2011-08-24
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2010-10-12
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2010-10-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2010-10-11
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2010-10-11
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-07-22
move-registers-to-sail-company
address · AD03
2009-12-31
change-sail-address-company
address · AD02
2009-12-31
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2009-12-22
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-21