E.ON RUHRGAS UK CAISTER LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03883559 · ltd · incorporated 1999-11-25
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 1120
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 64). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 26.0y
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 26.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (1 active, 31 linked, 25 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
137 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth 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
80
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 (104 events)Click to expand
- 2011-02-28⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2011-02-28🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-12-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-defer-dissolutioninsolvency · COLIQ
- 2010-09-15⚠️liquidation-resolution-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC RES
- 2010-09-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2009-12-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2009-12-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2009-12-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-12-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2009-11-24📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2009-11-12➖BUSS, Judith resigneddirector
- 2009-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2009-06-22📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2009-06-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-06-20➕LERCH, Michael Felix appointeddirector
- 2009-06-19➖COLE, Martin resigneddirector
- 2009-05-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-05-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-05-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-05-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-05-13➖SIVERTSEN, Frank Allan resigneddirector
- 2009-05-11➖PRIEN, Nicolo resigneddirector
- 2009-05-11➖REICHETSEDER, Peter, Prof Dr resigneddirector
- 2009-05-11➖ROTHERMUND, Heinz Charles resigneddirector
- 2009-03-16📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-03-16📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-03-16📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-12-31➖ASHMORE, Richard John resignedsecretary
- 2008-12-31📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-12-08📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-03-04📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-03-04📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-03-04📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-01-17➕COLE, Martin appointeddirector
- 2008-01-01➖BENKE, Eike, Dr resigneddirector
- 2008-01-01➕BUSS, Judith appointeddirector
- 2007-06-04➖MACDONALD, Jeffrey Saunders resigneddirector
- 2007-06-04➕ROTHERMUND, Heinz Charles appointeddirector
- 2005-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2005-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2005-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2005-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2005-11-09➕ASHMORE, Richard John appointedsecretary
- 2005-11-09➖BATE, Christopher Malcolm resignedsecretary
- 2005-11-09➖LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-11-09➕BENKE, Eike, Dr appointeddirector
- 2005-11-09➖EDGLEY, Steven Neville resigneddirector
- 2005-11-09➖FERGUSON, Donald resigneddirector
- 2005-11-09➖HAWKINS, Warren resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 104 events
Owner dependency
93/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
88/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 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 2011-02-28
6 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-02-28: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-12-09: liquidation-voluntary-defer-dissolution
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-11-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC1120 — SIC 1120
Registered office
Hill House 1
Little New Street
London
EC4A 3TR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 30 resigned)
LERCH, Michael Felix→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-06-20
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ASHMORE, Richard John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-11-09 · resigned 2008-12-31
BATE, Christopher Malcolm→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2005-11-09
GRAY'S INN SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-11-25 · resigned 2003-10-23
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2005-11-09
BELL, Andrew Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2003-10-23
BENKE, Eike, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2005-11-09 · resigned 2008-01-01
BUSS, Judith→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2009-11-12
COLE, Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2008-01-17 · resigned 2009-06-19
EDGLEY, Steven Neville→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-11-01 · resigned 2005-11-09
FERGUSON, Donald→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2005-11-09
GROOM, Malcolm David John→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1999-12-14 · resigned 2001-03-27
HAWKINS, Warren→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2003-12-03 · resigned 2005-11-09
HOGAN, John Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2005-11-09
HONEYBOURNE, John William Gervase→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2005-11-09
HUNTER, Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2005-11-09
LEGG, Jonathan Victor Lewis→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1999-12-14 · resigned 2003-10-23
MACAULAY, William E.→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2003-11-25 · resigned 2005-11-09
MACDONALD, Jeffrey Saunders→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2003-10-23 · resigned 2007-06-04
MARIS, Antony Wayne→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2001-11-06 · resigned 2003-10-23
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Second-ranking borrowing base asset security agreement | 1 property | 24/11/2004 | 12/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Second-ranking undeveloped asset backed security agreement | 1 property | 24/11/2004 | 12/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | First-ranking undeveloped asset backed security agreement | 1 property | 24/11/2004 | 12/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Trustee Fore Itself and the Secured Creditors | Security agreement | 1 property | 23/10/2003 | 12/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Txu Europe Group Txu Europe Group PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/02/2001 | 14/02/2002 | |
| satisfied | Dynergy Marketing and Trading Sarl | Debenture | 1 property | 07/02/2001 | 14/02/2002 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Facility Agent and Trustee for the Finance Parties | Security agreement | 2 properties | 07/02/2001 | 06/11/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Security agreement | 1 property | 30/06/2000 | 21/10/2003 |
Recent filings (137 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2011-02-28
liquidation-voluntary-defer-dissolution
insolvency · COLIQ
2010-12-09
liquidation-resolution-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC RES
2010-09-15
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2010-09-15
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2009-12-30
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2009-12-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2009-12-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2009-12-30
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2009-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2009-09-16
legacy
officers · 288a
2009-06-22
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-06-22
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-05-22
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-05-22
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-05-22