COFFEE NATION UK LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03960727 · ltd · incorporated 2000-03-30
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
56/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
25 officers (4 active, 25 linked, 15 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
99 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
56/100Worth 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
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
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 (71 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-09-11
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-09-11
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-06-26
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2018-06-13
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2017-05-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2016-11-30
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    appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP02
  7. 2016-11-30
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    appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP04
  8. 2016-11-30
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    appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP02
  9. 2016-11-30
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  10. 2016-11-30
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  11. 2016-11-30
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    appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP04
  12. 2016-11-30
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  13. 2016-11-30
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  14. 2016-11-30
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2016-11-30
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2016-11-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2016-11-16
    ➕
    WHITBREAD SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  18. 2016-11-16
    ➕
    LOWRY, Daren Clive appointed
    director
  19. 2016-11-16
    ➕
    WHITBREAD DIRECTORS 1 LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  20. 2016-11-16
    ➕
    WHITBREAD DIRECTORS 2 LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  21. 2016-11-16
    ➖
    FAIRHURST, Russell William resigned
    secretary
  22. 2016-11-16
    ➖
    LOWRY, Daren Clive resigned
    secretary
  23. 2016-11-16
    ➖
    CLARK, Andrew James resigned
    director
  24. 2016-11-16
    ➖
    HIGHFIELD, Sarah Louise resigned
    director
  25. 2016-11-16
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    MCGOWAN, Murray Henry resigned
    director
  26. 2016-04-21
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2015-12-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2015-05-27
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  29. 2015-05-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  30. 2015-05-17
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  31. 2015-05-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  32. 2015-04-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  33. 2015-04-16
    ➕
    LOWRY, Daren Clive appointed
    secretary
  34. 2015-04-16
    ➕
    HIGHFIELD, Sarah Louise appointed
    director
  35. 2015-04-16
    ➕
    MCGOWAN, Murray Henry appointed
    director
  36. 2015-04-16
    ➖
    SLATER, Kenneth James resigned
    director
  37. 2014-11-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  38. 2014-03-03
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    CLARK, Andrew James appointed
    director
  39. 2014-03-03
    ➖
    PRICE, Matthew John resigned
    director
  40. 2012-07-19
    ➖
    DERKACH, John resigned
    director
  41. 2012-07-06
    ➕
    SLATER, Kenneth James appointed
    director
  42. 2011-05-03
    ➖
    VARDIGANS, Simon Geoffrey resigned
    director
  43. 2011-03-01
    ➕
    FAIRHURST, Russell William appointed
    secretary
  44. 2011-03-01
    ➖
    VARDIGANS, Simon Geoffrey resigned
    secretary
  45. 2011-03-01
    ➖
    CONBOY, Philip Richard resigned
    director
  46. 2011-03-01
    ➕
    DERKACH, John appointed
    director
  47. 2011-03-01
    ➖
    GRANGER, Colin James resigned
    director
  48. 2011-03-01
    ➕
    PRICE, Matthew John appointed
    director
  49. 2011-03-01
    ➖
    TAIT, Michael John resigned
    director
  50. 2008-03-31
    ➕
    CONBOY, Philip Richard appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 71 events

Owner dependency

73/100
High — earn-out structure required

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

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

40/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

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 2018-09-11

Group structure

Costa Express Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Costa Express Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
⬇
COFFEE NATION UK LIMITED
This company · 03960727

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Costa Express Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-03-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

3 Knaves Beech
Loudwater
Buckinghamshire
HP10 9QR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-03-02
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 21 resigned)

WHITBREAD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2016-11-16
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Active
LOWRY, Daren Clive→
director · ~56y · appointed 2016-11-16
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Active
WHITBREAD DIRECTORS 1 LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2016-11-16
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Active
WHITBREAD DIRECTORS 2 LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2016-11-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
FAIRHURST, Russell William→
secretary · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2016-11-16
Resigned
HALE, Vivien Joan→
secretary · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2007-03-05
Resigned
LOWRY, Daren Clive→
secretary · appointed 2015-04-16 · resigned 2016-11-16
Resigned
VARDIGANS, Simon Geoffrey→
secretary · appointed 2007-03-05 · resigned 2011-03-01
Resigned
WARBURTON, Edward Piers→
secretary · appointed 2000-04-13 · resigned 2000-11-02
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-03-30 · resigned 2000-04-13
Resigned
CLARK, Andrew James→
director · ~48y · appointed 2014-03-03 · resigned 2016-11-16
Resigned
CONBOY, Philip Richard→
director · ~58y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2011-03-01
Resigned
DERKACH, John→
director · ~70y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2012-07-19
Resigned
GRANGER, Colin James→
director · ~45y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2011-03-01
Resigned
HALE, Vivien Joan→
director · ~76y · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2007-03-02
Resigned
HARRIS, Derek William→
director · ~83y · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2008-03-31
Resigned
HIGHFIELD, Sarah Louise→
director · ~48y · appointed 2015-04-16 · resigned 2016-11-16
Resigned
MCGOWAN, Murray Henry→
director · ~49y · appointed 2015-04-16 · resigned 2016-11-16
Resigned
PRICE, Kirsty Emma→
director · ~50y · appointed 2000-04-13 · resigned 2000-11-02
Resigned
PRICE, Matthew John→
director · ~57y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2014-03-03
Resigned

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Recent filings (99 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-09-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-06-26
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-06-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-04-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-05-26
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-04-06
appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP02
2016-11-30
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP04
2016-11-30
appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP02
2016-11-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-11-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-11-30
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2016-11-30
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2016-11-30
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2016-11-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-11-30