PROCTOR & STEVENSON MIDDLE EAST LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03760384 · ltd · incorporated 1999-04-28
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 25.5y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Public relations and communications activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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

1 live charge · oldest 25.5y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 25.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (49/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (4 active, 12 linked, 6 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
69 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Corporate timeline (48 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-02-16
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2016-02-16
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-12-01
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2015-11-24
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2015-07-13
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  6. 2015-01-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  7. 2014-07-08
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2013-12-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  9. 2013-07-10
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2012-10-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2012-05-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2011-11-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  13. 2011-06-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2010-12-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2010-05-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2010-05-28
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    change-sail-address-company
    address · AD02
  17. 2010-02-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  18. 2009-05-08
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  19. 2008-12-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  20. 2008-06-13
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  21. 2008-02-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2007-05-17
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  23. 2007-05-17
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    legacy
    officers · 288c
  24. 2006-11-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2006-06-15
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  26. 2006-02-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  27. 2005-01-14
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    MILLS, Matthew John resigned
    director
  28. 2002-07-22
    ➕
    MILLS, Matthew John appointed
    director
  29. 2002-05-31
    ➖
    JUPP, Matthew David resigned
    director
  30. 2002-05-08
    ➕
    LOCKE, Joy Helen appointed
    secretary
  31. 2002-05-08
    ➖
    SOFIELD, Janine Alison resigned
    secretary
  32. 2001-05-09
    ➕
    JUPP, Matthew David appointed
    director
  33. 2000-12-15
    ➕
    CAIN, Michael appointed
    director
  34. 2000-12-15
    ➕
    JAMIESON, Mark appointed
    director
  35. 2000-11-22
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  36. 2000-06-13
    ➖
    PROCTOR, Karen Mary resigned
    secretary
  37. 2000-06-13
    ➕
    SOFIELD, Janine Alison appointed
    secretary
  38. 1999-05-24
    ➕
    PROCTOR, Roger Simon appointed
    director
  39. 1999-05-24
    ➕
    PROCTOR, Karen Mary appointed
    secretary
  40. 1999-05-24
    ➖
    TRETHOWANS SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  41. 1999-05-24
    ➖
    SANTRY, Owen John resigned
    director
  42. 1999-05-21
    ➖
    SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  43. 1999-05-21
    ➕
    TRETHOWANS SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  44. 1999-05-21
    ➕
    SANTRY, Owen John appointed
    director
  45. 1999-05-21
    ➖
    INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  46. 1999-04-28
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    Company incorporated
    As PROCTOR & STEVENSON MIDDLE EAST LIMITED
  47. 1999-04-28
    ➕
    SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  48. 1999-04-28
    ➕
    INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

90/100
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
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "PROCTOR" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — 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 76 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

1 high ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-02-16

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-04-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70210 — Public relations and communications activities

Registered office

10-12 Cave Street
Bristol
Avon
BS2 8RU

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)

LOCKE, Joy Helen→
secretary · appointed 2002-05-08
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Active
CAIN, Michael→
director · ~61y · appointed 2000-12-15
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Active
JAMIESON, Mark→
director · ~76y · appointed 2000-12-15
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Active
PROCTOR, Roger Simon→
director · ~70y · appointed 1999-05-24
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Active
PROCTOR, Karen Mary→
secretary · appointed 1999-05-24 · resigned 2000-06-13
Resigned
SOFIELD, Janine Alison→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-13 · resigned 2002-05-08
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-04-28 · resigned 1999-05-21
Resigned
TRETHOWANS SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1999-05-21 · resigned 1999-05-24
Resigned
JUPP, Matthew David→
director · ~55y · appointed 2001-05-09 · resigned 2002-05-31
Resigned
MILLS, Matthew John→
director · ~58y · appointed 2002-07-22 · resigned 2005-01-14
Resigned
SANTRY, Owen John→
director · ~72y · appointed 1999-05-21 · resigned 1999-05-24
Resigned
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-04-28 · resigned 1999-05-21
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property22/11/2000—
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Recent filings (69 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-02-16
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2015-12-01
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-11-24
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-07-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-01-12
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-07-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-12-23
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-07-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2012-10-10
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-05-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2011-11-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-06-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2010-12-31
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-05-28
change-sail-address-company
address · AD02
2010-05-28