RR DONNELLEY BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03871504 · ltd · incorporated 1999-11-04
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
43/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 18129
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 32/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 66). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (55/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.

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Refinance opportunity

9 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 26.1y

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 26.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (52/100)

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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
27 officers (4 active, 27 linked, 20 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
164 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
43/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.

Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
23
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 (95 events)Click to expand
  1. 2017-04-23
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2017-04-23
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-01-23
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2016-07-15
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2016-06-29
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    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  6. 2016-06-29
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  7. 2016-06-29
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  8. 2016-04-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2015-11-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2015-04-29
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2015-04-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2014-11-24
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2014-06-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  14. 2013-11-07
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    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2013-06-24
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  16. 2013-06-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  17. 2013-06-18
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    WOOR, Kevin Trevor appointed
    director
  18. 2013-06-01
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    GORDON, Michael Stuart resigned
    director
  19. 2013-04-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2012-11-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-04-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2011-12-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2011-03-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2010-11-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2010-04-23
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  26. 2009-12-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2009-12-01
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  28. 2009-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  29. 2008-10-28
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    FARMER, John Samuel appointed
    director
  30. 2008-10-28
    ➕
    GORDON, Michael Stuart appointed
    director
  31. 2008-10-28
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    SMALL, Simon Ashley resigned
    director
  32. 2008-04-30
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    MASTERTON, Paul Arthur resigned
    director
  33. 2007-06-22
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    CARTWRIGHT, Christopher Jonathan appointed
    director
  34. 2007-06-22
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    FARMER, John Samuel resigned
    director
  35. 2007-06-22
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    HUBBARD, Gary Michael resigned
    director
  36. 2007-06-22
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    MASTERTON, Paul Arthur appointed
    director
  37. 2007-06-22
    ➕
    SMALL, Simon Ashley appointed
    director
  38. 2006-09-28
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    BAKER, Richard John Howard resigned
    director
  39. 2006-05-15
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    FARMER, John Samuel appointed
    director
  40. 2006-05-15
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    PATTERSON, Thomas Roy resigned
    director
  41. 2006-04-30
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    MITCHELL, David Mcneil resigned
    director
  42. 2006-02-10
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    DALLY, Jonathan Simon Richard appointed
    secretary
  43. 2006-02-10
    ➖
    HASELDEN, Mark Gordon Holderer resigned
    secretary
  44. 2006-02-10
    ➖
    HASELDEN, Mark Gordon Holderer resigned
    director
  45. 2006-02-10
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    HUBBARD, Gary Michael appointed
    director
  46. 2005-11-05
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    TSITOS, Georges resigned
    director
  47. 2005-08-23
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    Charge satisfied #9
  48. 2005-07-01
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    SHAND, James Idris resigned
    director
  49. 2004-06-30
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    FROME, Andrew resigned
    director
  50. 2004-05-17
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    FERGUSON, Cecil Jenkin resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 95 events

Owner dependency

75/100
High — earn-out structure required

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

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

68/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 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.

Red flags

3 high · 1 med ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2017-09-30

Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-04-23

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2017-04-23: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2017-01-23: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-11-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC18129 — SIC 18129

Registered office

Salisbury House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2LA
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2017-09-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2015-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 23 resigned)

DALLY, Jonathan Simon Richard→
secretary · appointed 2006-02-10
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Active
CARTWRIGHT, Christopher Jonathan→
director · ~63y · appointed 2007-06-22
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Active
FARMER, John Samuel→
director · ~66y · appointed 2008-10-28
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Active
WOOR, Kevin Trevor→
director · ~61y · appointed 2013-06-18
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Active
FROME, Andrew→
secretary · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2001-10-24
Resigned
HARDIE, David Almeric Wheatly→
secretary · appointed 2003-05-20 · resigned 2004-04-07
Resigned
HASELDEN, Mark Gordon Holderer→
secretary · appointed 2004-04-07 · resigned 2006-02-10
Resigned
JOHNSTONE, Paul William→
secretary · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2003-05-20
Resigned
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1999-11-04 · resigned 2000-05-03
Resigned
BAKER, Richard John Howard→
director · ~62y · appointed 2004-04-07 · resigned 2006-09-28
Resigned
FARMER, John Samuel→
director · ~66y · appointed 2006-05-15 · resigned 2007-06-22
Resigned
FERGUSON, Cecil Jenkin→
director · ~77y · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2004-05-17
Resigned
FROME, Andrew→
director · ~65y · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2004-06-30
Resigned
GORDON, Michael Stuart→
director · ~65y · appointed 2008-10-28 · resigned 2013-06-01
Resigned
HARDIE, David Almeric Wheatly→
director · ~75y · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2004-05-05
Resigned
HASELDEN, Mark Gordon Holderer→
director · ~66y · appointed 2004-04-07 · resigned 2006-02-10
Resigned
HENDERSON, Simon Anthony Glidden→
director · ~58y · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2004-04-07
Resigned
HUBBARD, Gary Michael→
director · ~72y · appointed 2006-02-10 · resigned 2007-06-22
Resigned
LITTLE, John Martin→
director · ~79y · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2004-04-07
Resigned
MASTERTON, Paul Arthur→
director · ~70y · appointed 2007-06-22 · resigned 2008-04-30
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Mortgages & charges

9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
National Westminster Bank , as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
National Westminster Bank PLC, as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
Guarantee and debenture1 property07/04/200423/08/2005
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC (In Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries)
Key-man policies assignment1 property17/10/200220/04/2004
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC (In Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries)
Debenture1 property17/10/200220/04/2004
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Supplemental charge over chattels2 properties28/03/200218/10/2002
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property07/03/200118/10/2002
satisfied
Bond Support and/or Erc Frankona Reinsurance
Bond Support Limited and/or Erc Frankona Reinsurance Limited
Mortgage debenture created by the company formerly called pinco 1307 limited1 property04/05/200003/08/2000
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property04/05/200003/08/2000
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property03/05/200018/10/2002
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of assignment of life policies1 property03/05/200018/10/2002

Recent filings (164 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2017-04-23
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2017-01-23
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2016-07-15
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2016-06-29
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2016-06-29
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-06-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-04-19
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-11-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2015-04-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-04-21
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2014-06-12
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-11-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2013-06-24
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-06-20