NTL CABLECOMMS HOLDINGS NO.1 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03709869 · ltd · incorporated 1999-02-09
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 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
13 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 25.9y
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 25.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
38 officers (3 active, 38 linked, 27 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
197 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
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 (125 events)Click to expand
- 2020-05-12⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2020-05-12🏁Company dissolved
- 2020-04-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-04-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-03-09➕MCNEIL, Roderick Gregor appointeddirector
- 2020-03-09➖CASTELL, William Thomas resigneddirector
- 2020-02-12⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2019-10-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-09-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-09-09➕CASTELL, William Thomas appointeddirector
- 2019-09-09➖DUNN, Robert Dominic resigneddirector
- 2019-08-09📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2019-08-09📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2019-07-31📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-07-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2019-07-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-07-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2019-07-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-07-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-07-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-07-17🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2019-07-17🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2019-07-17🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2019-07-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-07-05🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2019-05-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-05-16🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2019-04-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-04-03📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2019-04-03📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2019-04-03⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2018-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2018-09-21📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2018-09-21📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2017-07-28🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2014-03-31➕HIFZI, Mine Ozkan appointeddirector
- 2014-03-31➖WITHERS, Caroline Bernadette Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2013-11-29➕DUNN, Robert Dominic appointeddirector
- 2013-11-29➖GALE, Robert Charles resigneddirector
- 2012-12-31➖TILLBROOK, Joanne Christine resigneddirector
- 2012-12-31➕WITHERS, Caroline Bernadette Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2012-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2012-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2012-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2011-09-16➖MACKENZIE, Robert Mario resigneddirector
- 2011-09-16➕TILLBROOK, Joanne Christine appointeddirector
- 2011-09-16➕TILLBROOK, Joanne Christine appointeddirector
- 2011-09-16➖TILLBROOK, Joanne Christine resigneddirector
- 2010-06-29🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2010-05-28🔓Charge satisfied #7
Showing most recent 50 of 125 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
69/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 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 2020-05-12
5 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2020-05-12: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2020-02-12: 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.
Group structure
Virgin Media Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Virgin Media Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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NTL CABLECOMMS HOLDINGS NO.1 LIMITED
This company · 03709869
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Virgin Media Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 19/12/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Ntl Cablecomms Group Limitedceased 19/12/2016· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-02-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 35 resigned)
JAMES, Gillian Elizabeth→
Activesecretary · appointed 2010-04-30
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HIFZI, Mine Ozkan→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2014-03-31
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MCNEIL, Roderick Gregor→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2020-03-09
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DROLET, Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-03-29 · resigned 2000-05-30
JAMES, Gillian Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-07-11 · resigned 2004-10-01
LUBASCH, Richard Joel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-20 · resigned 2002-05-03
MACKENZIE, Robert Mario→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-05-30 · resigned 2004-10-01
ALNERY INCORPORATIONS NO 1 LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-02-09 · resigned 1999-03-23
VIRGIN MEDIA SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-10-01 · resigned 2010-04-30
BEVERIDGE, Robert James→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1999-03-29 · resigned 2000-05-30
CARTER, Stephen Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2000-12-01 · resigned 2002-02-20
CASTELL, William Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2019-09-09 · resigned 2020-03-09
CLARKE, Gregory Allison→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-03-29 · resigned 2000-05-30
CLESHAM, Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2000-05-30 · resigned 2000-07-11
DEW, Bryony→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2000-05-30 · resigned 2002-02-01
DROLET, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-03-29 · resigned 2000-05-30
DUNN, Robert Dominic→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-11-29 · resigned 2019-09-09
GALE, Robert Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2010-04-30 · resigned 2013-11-29
GALE, Robert Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2004-03-24 · resigned 2004-10-01
GREGG, John Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2002-02-20 · resigned 2003-01-10
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/07/2019 | 17/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/05/2019 | 17/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/07/2017 | 17/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | Composite debenture | 1 property | 29/06/2010 | 12/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | Confirmation deed | 1 property | 15/04/2010 | 12/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag London Branch (The Security Trustee) | Composite debenture | 1 property | 19/01/2010 | 12/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag London Branch (The Security Trustee) | Composite debenture | 1 property | 19/01/2010 | 28/05/2010 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch (As Alternative Bridge Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | An alternative bridge composite debenture | 1 property | 16/06/2006 | 21/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch (As Security Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | Composite debenture | 1 property | 03/03/2006 | 24/05/2010 | |
| satisfied | Credit Suisse First Boston | Debenture | 1 property | 13/04/2004 | 21/04/2006 | |
| satisfied | Chase Manhattan International (As Trustee for the Secured Parties on the Terms and Conditions Set Out in the Second Trust Agreement) Chase Manhattan International Limited(As Trustee for the Secured Parties on the Terms and Conditions Set Out in the Second Trust Agreement) | Second debenture made by the company in favour of chase manhattan international limited as second security trustee for the secured parties (the "second security trustee") | 1 property | 27/09/2001 | 28/06/2004 | |
| satisfied | Chase Manhattan International (As Trustee for the Secured Parties on the Terms and Conditions Set Out in the Security Trust Agreement) Chase Manhattan International Limited(As Trustee for the Secured Parties on the Terms and Conditions Set Out in the Security Trust Agreement) | Debenture made by the company in favour of chase manhattan international limited as security trustee for the secured parties (the "security trustee") | 1 property | 21/02/2001 | 28/06/2004 | |
| satisfied | Chase Manhattan International Chase Manhattan International Limited | Debenture in favour of chase manhattan international limited as security trustee for the secured parties (the "security trustee") on the terms and conditions set out in the security trust agreement | 1 property | 28/07/2000 | 13/03/2001 |
Recent filings (197 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2020-05-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-04-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2020-04-07
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2020-02-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2019-10-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-09-30
move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-address
address · AD03
2019-08-09
change-sail-address-company-with-new-address
address · AD02
2019-08-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2019-07-31
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2019-07-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2019-07-30
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2019-07-30
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2019-07-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2019-07-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2019-07-17