CAYUGA ESTATES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03720598 · ltd · incorporated 1999-02-25
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Net worth
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Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed property-backed borrower — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. 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: 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

4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 27.1y

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 27.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (53/100)

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (4 active, 11 linked, 8 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
34 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
91 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Corporate timeline (51 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-04-25
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2018-04-25
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-01-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · LIQ14
  4. 2017-05-26
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
    insolvency · 4.20
  5. 2017-04-26
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2017-04-21
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  7. 2017-04-21
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  8. 2017-02-08
    📄
    dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspended
    dissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
  9. 2016-12-06
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    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  10. 2016-04-18
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  11. 2016-04-15
    ➖
    HAYES, Sally Ann resigned
    secretary
  12. 2016-03-24
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2015-10-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2015-04-14
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  15. 2015-04-14
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2015-03-30
    ➕
    MORRIS, Malcolm Vincent appointed
    director
  17. 2015-03-30
    ➖
    MEGAN, Michael Francis resigned
    director
  18. 2015-03-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2014-10-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2014-03-13
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2014-03-03
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  22. 2014-01-06
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  23. 2013-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2013-09-01
    ➖
    GUBB, Peter Griffiths resigned
    director
  25. 2013-09-01
    ➕
    MEGAN, Michael Francis appointed
    director
  26. 2013-03-13
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2012-12-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  28. 2012-03-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  29. 2011-08-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  30. 2011-03-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  31. 2011-03-26
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  32. 2008-09-09
    ➕
    HAYES, Sally Ann appointed
    secretary
  33. 2008-07-07
    ➖
    HACKWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  34. 2004-12-06
    ➕
    PORTER, Barry appointed
    director
  35. 2004-12-06
    ➖
    LEE, Wilson Yao Chang resigned
    director
  36. 2002-07-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  37. 2002-07-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  38. 2001-12-30
    ➕
    MCFARLANE, Andrew James appointed
    director
  39. 2001-12-30
    ➖
    KIDD, Timothy Guy resigned
    director
  40. 1999-05-07
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Depfa Bank Ag
  41. 1999-05-07
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Mable Commercial Funding Limited
  42. 1999-05-07
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Depfa Bank Ag, London Branch
  43. 1999-05-07
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Mable Commercial Funding Limited
  44. 1999-04-30
    ➕
    JACKSON, Hugo Edward Stainton appointed
    director
  45. 1999-04-30
    ➕
    GUBB, Peter Griffiths appointed
    director
  46. 1999-04-30
    ➕
    KIDD, Timothy Guy appointed
    director
  47. 1999-04-30
    ➕
    LEE, Wilson Yao Chang appointed
    director
  48. 1999-04-30
    ➖
    HACKWOOD DIRECTORS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  49. 1999-02-25
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As CAYUGA ESTATES LIMITED
  50. 1999-02-25
    ➕
    HACKWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 51 events

Owner dependency

65/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 85 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

90/100
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 85 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-04-25

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-04-25: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2018-01-25: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-02-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

The Pinnacle
170 Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1BP

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)

JACKSON, Hugo Edward Stainton→
director · ~66y · appointed 1999-04-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MCFARLANE, Andrew James→
director · ~61y · appointed 2001-12-30
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Active
MORRIS, Malcolm Vincent→
director · ~85y · appointed 2015-03-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
PORTER, Barry→
director · ~64y · appointed 2004-12-06
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Active
HAYES, Sally Ann→
secretary · appointed 2008-09-09 · resigned 2016-04-15
Resigned
HACKWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-02-25 · resigned 2008-07-07
Resigned
GUBB, Peter Griffiths→
director · ~71y · appointed 1999-04-30 · resigned 2013-09-01
Resigned
KIDD, Timothy Guy→
director · ~72y · appointed 1999-04-30 · resigned 2001-12-30
Resigned
LEE, Wilson Yao Chang→
director · ~65y · appointed 1999-04-30 · resigned 2004-12-06
Resigned
MEGAN, Michael Francis→
director · ~67y · appointed 2013-09-01 · resigned 2015-03-30
Resigned
HACKWOOD DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-02-25 · resigned 1999-04-30
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Depfa Bank Ag
Subordination deed created by the company (formerly known as hackremco (no.1462) limited1 property07/05/1999—
satisfied
Mable Commercial Funding
Mable Commercial Funding Limited
Subordination deed1 property07/05/199903/07/2002
outstanding
Depfa Bank Ag, London Branch
Security deed1 property07/05/1999—
satisfied
Mable Commercial Funding
Mable Commercial Funding Limited
Security deed1 property07/05/199903/07/2002
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Recent filings (91 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-04-25
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ14
2018-01-25
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 4.20
2017-05-26
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-04-26
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2017-04-21
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-04-21
dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
2017-02-08
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2016-12-06
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2016-04-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-03-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-10-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-04-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-04-14
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-03-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2014-10-07