HSS HIRE SHOPS (GERMANY) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03530685 · ltd · incorporated 1998-03-13
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 22.4y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 72). 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 22.4y

70/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 22.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (3 active, 21 linked, 13 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
96 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (70 events)Click to expand
  1. 2014-02-04
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2014-02-04
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2013-10-22
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2013-10-09
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2013-08-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2013-03-14
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2012-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2012-03-19
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2011-08-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2011-08-15
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2011-08-15
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  12. 2011-08-15
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  13. 2011-03-14
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2010-04-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2010-04-07
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2009-11-26
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  17. 2009-09-08
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  18. 2009-06-02
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    HARTREY, Patrick Mark appointed
    secretary
  19. 2009-06-02
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    GILL, John Bruce resigned
    secretary
  20. 2009-06-02
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  21. 2009-06-02
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  22. 2009-04-07
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  23. 2009-03-30
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  24. 2009-03-30
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  25. 2009-03-12
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  26. 2009-03-12
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  27. 2009-03-04
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    GALBRAITH, Andrew resigned
    secretary
  28. 2009-03-04
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    GILL, John Bruce appointed
    secretary
  29. 2009-02-23
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    GILL, John Bruce appointed
    director
  30. 2009-01-06
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    GALBRAITH, Andrew resigned
    director
  31. 2008-11-01
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  32. 2008-09-23
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  33. 2008-04-17
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    GALBRAITH, Andrew appointed
    secretary
  34. 2008-04-17
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    GALBRAITH, Andrew appointed
    director
  35. 2008-04-16
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    MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances resigned
    secretary
  36. 2008-04-16
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    MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances resigned
    director
  37. 2007-10-05
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    WILSON, Robert Gordon resigned
    secretary
  38. 2007-10-05
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    POSTON, Lindsay resigned
    director
  39. 2007-10-05
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    WILSON, Robert Gordon resigned
    director
  40. 2007-06-15
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    DAVIES, John Christopher appointed
    director
  41. 2007-06-15
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    MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances appointed
    secretary
  42. 2007-06-15
    ➕
    MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances appointed
    director
  43. 2006-09-20
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    NOLAN, Paul Laurence resigned
    director
  44. 2005-08-12
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    Charge satisfied #3
  45. 2005-08-12
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    Charge satisfied #1
  46. 2004-11-24
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    FIELDING, Lister Anthony resigned
    director
  47. 2004-05-03
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    JONES, Peter Calleson resigned
    secretary
  48. 2004-01-20
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    WILSON, Robert Gordon appointed
    secretary
  49. 2004-01-20
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Abn Amro Bank N.V. in Its Capacity as Security Agent for and Behalf of the Original Pledgees
  50. 2004-01-20
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Abn Amro Bank N.V. (As Security Agent)
Showing most recent 50 of 70 events

Owner dependency

83/100
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
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

89/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
  • 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

1 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2014-02-04

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-03-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

25 Willow Lane
Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 4TS

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 18 resigned)

HARTREY, Patrick Mark→
secretary · appointed 2009-06-02
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Active
DAVIES, John Christopher→
director · ~72y · appointed 2007-06-15
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Active
GILL, John Bruce→
director · ~59y · appointed 2009-02-23
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Active
GALBRAITH, Andrew→
secretary · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-03-04
Resigned
GILL, John Bruce→
secretary · appointed 2009-03-04 · resigned 2009-06-02
Resigned
JONES, Peter Calleson→
secretary · appointed 1998-03-13 · resigned 2004-05-03
Resigned
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
secretary · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
Resigned
WILSON, Robert Gordon→
secretary · appointed 2004-01-20 · resigned 2007-10-05
Resigned
HALLMARK SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-03-13 · resigned 1998-03-13
Resigned
BOYLE, George Mathieson→
director · ~80y · appointed 1998-03-16 · resigned 2000-09-01
Resigned
DYE, Iain Roger→
director · ~75y · appointed 2000-09-01 · resigned 2004-01-19
Resigned
FIELDING, Lister Anthony→
director · ~83y · appointed 1998-03-13 · resigned 2004-11-24
Resigned
GALBRAITH, Andrew→
director · ~56y · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-01-06
Resigned
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
director · ~73y · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
Resigned
NOLAN, Paul Laurence→
director · ~74y · appointed 2004-01-19 · resigned 2006-09-20
Resigned
POSTON, Lindsay→
director · ~73y · appointed 2004-01-19 · resigned 2007-10-05
Resigned
THOMAS, Peter Nigel→
director · ~72y · appointed 1998-03-16 · resigned 2004-01-19
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TICKNER, Richard Peter→
director · ~77y · appointed 1998-03-16 · resigned 2001-01-19
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WILLIAMS, Reginald Montague→
director · ~79y · appointed 1998-03-16 · resigned 2000-04-10
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WILSON, Robert Gordon→
director · ~76y · appointed 2004-01-19 · resigned 2007-10-05
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Abn Amro Bank N.V. in Its Capacity as Security Agent for and Behalf of the Original Pledgees
A share pledge agreement executed outside the united kingdom and comprising property situated there1 property20/01/200412/08/2005
satisfied
Abn Amro Bank N.V. (As Security Agent)
Security accession deed (in relation to a debenture dated 15 december 2003)1 property20/01/200412/08/2005

Recent filings (96 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2014-02-04
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2013-10-22
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2013-10-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-08-28
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-09-24
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-03-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-08-22
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2011-08-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2011-08-15
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2011-08-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-03-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-04-12
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-04-07
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2009-11-26