ELKSTONE HOLDINGS LTD
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03485578 · ltd · incorporated 1997-12-24
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
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Opportunity
53/100
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 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 75). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 28.2y
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 28.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
72 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth 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
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 (61 events)Click to expand
- 2013-02-12📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2013-02-12🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-10-30📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2011-09-14⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2011-09-14⚠️legacyinsolvency · LQ02
- 2011-07-12⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2010-08-12⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2009-07-22⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-08-07⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2007-07-05⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2006-07-05⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2005-08-02⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2005-07-20⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2004-08-28⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2004-02-28📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-11-18➖FREER, Robert Ian resigneddirector
- 2003-07-16⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2003-07-01⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2003-07-01⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(1)
- 2002-11-19📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-10-09📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2002-10-09⚠️liquidation-receiver-administrative-receivers-reportinsolvency · 3.10
- 2002-05-20⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(1)
- 2002-05-07📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-05-07📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-04-24➖KATZ, Jonathan resignedsecretary
- 2002-04-24➖KATZ, Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2002-04-17➖ISAACS, Paul resigneddirector
- 2002-04-16➖HARRISSON, Peter William resigneddirector
- 2002-03-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-03-05📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2002-02-11➕SMITH, Roger Philip appointedsecretary
- 2002-02-11➕SMITH, Roger Philip appointeddirector
- 2002-02-11➖KEELY, Terence resigneddirector
- 2002-01-31➖MILLERSHIP, Paul Anthony resigneddirector
- 2001-09-07➕KATZ, Jonathan appointedsecretary
- 2001-09-07➕KATZ, Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2001-08-31➖CHAMBERS, Paul Thomas resignedsecretary
- 2001-08-31➖CHAMBERS, Paul Thomas resigneddirector
- 2001-08-30➕CALLAGHAN, Peter William appointeddirector
- 2001-04-30➕CHAMBERS, Paul Thomas appointedsecretary
- 2001-04-30➖GASTER, David resignedsecretary
- 2001-04-30➖GASTER, David resigneddirector
- 2000-01-24➕HARRISSON, Peter William appointeddirector
- 1999-10-15➕MILLERSHIP, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 1999-07-01➖BEGBIE, Roderick Mcintosh resigneddirector
- 1999-07-01➕CHAMBERS, Paul Thomas appointeddirector
- 1999-07-01➕FREER, Robert Ian appointeddirector
- 1998-07-17🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Paul Anthony Millership
- 1998-07-17🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Royal Bank Investments Limited
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Owner dependency
83/100
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
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
96/100
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 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 28 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 2013-02-12
16 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-09-14: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2011-09-14: legacy
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-12-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7487 — SIC 7487
Registered office
Hallam Fields Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4AZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
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Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)
SMITH, Roger Philip→
Activesecretary · appointed 2002-02-11
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CALLAGHAN, Peter William→
Activedirector · ~75y · appointed 2001-08-30
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SMITH, Roger Philip→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2002-02-11
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CHAMBERS, Paul Thomas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2001-08-31
GASTER, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-04-23 · resigned 2001-04-30
KATZ, Jonathan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-09-07 · resigned 2002-04-24
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-12-24 · resigned 1998-04-23
BEGBIE, Roderick Mcintosh→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1998-04-23 · resigned 1999-07-01
CHAMBERS, Paul Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1999-07-01 · resigned 2001-08-31
FREER, Robert Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1999-07-01 · resigned 2003-11-18
GASTER, David→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 2001-04-30
HARRISSON, Peter William→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2000-01-24 · resigned 2002-04-16
ISAACS, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1998-04-23 · resigned 2002-04-17
KATZ, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2001-09-07 · resigned 2002-04-24
KEELY, Terence→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1998-04-23 · resigned 2002-02-11
MILLERSHIP, Paul Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1999-10-15 · resigned 2002-01-31
PINSENT MASONS DIRECTOR LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-12-24 · resigned 1998-04-21
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Paul Anthony Millership | Debenture | 1 property | 17/07/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | Royal Bank Investments Royal Bank Investments Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 17/07/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/04/1998 | — |
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Recent filings (72 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2013-02-12
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2012-10-30
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2011-09-14
legacy
insolvency · LQ02
2011-09-14
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2011-07-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-08-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2009-07-22
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2008-08-07
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2007-07-05
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2006-07-05
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2005-08-02
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
2005-07-20
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2004-08-28
legacy
officers · 288b
2004-02-28
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2003-07-16