VALE RETAIL LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved

04089688 · ltd · incorporated 2000-10-13

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

—

book net assets

Opportunity

43/100

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What this business does

Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate

Sector: Real estate

Investor take

Pass (distressed without resilience)

Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (43/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 24.6y

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 24.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
· Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (46/100)

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

Lenders & charges

8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)

Directors & officers

10 officers (0 active, 10 linked, 5 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)

Director network

Network not yet resolved

Filing history

102 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

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

Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.

Acquirability

Some acquirability indicators.

Risk profile

Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filings

Last 180 days

filings

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand

2018-07-03
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gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-07-03
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Company dissolved
2018-04-03
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liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2018-01-26
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liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2017-03-07
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liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2016-01-19
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termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2016-01-19
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-01-19
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-01-18
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2016-01-12
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liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2016-01-12
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liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2016-01-12
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-01-12
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-01-12
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capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-shares
capital · SH10
2016-01-12
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capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2016-01-04
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FAHERTY, Anne resigned
secretary
2016-01-04
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OLIVER, Robert Adrian resigned
director
2016-01-04
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WILLANS, Christopher Steven resigned
director
2015-12-22
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-12-22
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Charge satisfied #4
2015-12-19
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-12-19
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-12-19
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-12-19
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-12-19
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Charge satisfied #8
2015-12-19
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Charge satisfied #7
2015-12-19
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Charge satisfied #6
2015-12-19
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Charge satisfied #3
2015-11-30
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-10-20
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-09-28
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accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-10-14
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-09-30
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accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-10-15
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-09-30
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WATERS, Andrew John resigned
director
2013-07-24
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Charge satisfied #5
2013-07-11
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Charge registered #8
Lender: Robert Adrian Oliver
2013-07-11
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Charge registered #7
Lender: The Trustees of Omw Sipp a/C R a Oliver
2009-04-16
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Charge registered #6
Lender: Stuart Anthony Lipton
2008-01-31
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CARSWELL, Timothy resigned
secretary
2007-10-23
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CARSWELL, Timothy resigned
director
2006-12-14
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CARSWELL, Timothy appointed
director
2006-02-16
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Charge registered #5
Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
2006-01-19
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Charge satisfied #2
2006-01-19
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Charge satisfied #1
2005-12-21
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Charge registered #4
Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
2005-08-31
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FAHERTY, Anne appointed
secretary
2005-02-01
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WATERS, Andrew John appointed
director
2004-11-12
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CARSWELL, Timothy resigned
director
2004-10-20
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CARSWELL, Timothy appointed
director

Showing most recent 50 of 63 events

Owner dependency

50/100

Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

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

2 high · 1 med ·

Company dissolved

high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-07-03

6 insolvency-related filings on record

high

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

Evidence: 2018-07-03: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2018-04-03: 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

Incorporated2000-10-13

Jurisdictionengland-wales

Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate

Registered office

Po 698 2nd Floor Titchfield House 69-85 Tabernacle Street

London

EC2A 4RR

Filing status

Accounts

Next due: —

Last made up to: 2014-12-31

Confirmation statement

Next due: —

Last: —

Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)

CARSWELL, Timothy→

secretary · appointed 2003-04-02 · resigned 2008-01-31

Resigned

CARSWELL, Timothy→

secretary · appointed 2000-11-08 · resigned 2003-04-01

Resigned

FAHERTY, Anne→

secretary · appointed 2005-08-31 · resigned 2016-01-04

Resigned

LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→

corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-10-13 · resigned 2000-11-08

Resigned

CARSWELL, Timothy→

director · ~72y · appointed 2006-12-14 · resigned 2007-10-23

Resigned

CARSWELL, Timothy→

director · ~72y · appointed 2004-10-20 · resigned 2004-11-12

Resigned

OLIVER, Robert Adrian→

director · ~72y · appointed 2000-11-08 · resigned 2016-01-04

Resigned

WATERS, Andrew John→

director · ~73y · appointed 2005-02-01 · resigned 2013-09-30

Resigned

WILLANS, Christopher Steven→

director · ~67y · appointed 2000-11-08 · resigned 2016-01-04

Resigned

LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED→

corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2000-10-13 · resigned 2000-11-08

Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

Total charges

Outstanding

Active lenders

Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown

		Type	Properties
satisfied	Robert Adrian Oliver	A registered charge	1 property	11/07/2013	19/12/2015
satisfied	The Trustees of Omw Sipp a/C R a Oliver	A registered charge	1 property	11/07/2013	19/12/2015
satisfied	Stuart Anthony Lipton	Rent deposit deed	1 property	16/04/2009	19/12/2015
satisfied	Barclays Barclays Bank PLC	Charge on shares	1 property	16/02/2006	24/07/2013
satisfied	Barclays Barclays Bank PLC	Third party share mortgage	1 property	21/12/2005	22/12/2015
satisfied	Stuart Anthony Lipton	Rent deposit deed	1 property	16/04/2004	19/12/2015
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC	Deed of variation amending a mortgage of 100 ordinary £1.00 vale retail (halesowen) limited dated 24/10/2001	1 property	30/03/2004	19/01/2006
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC	Mortgage of shares	1 property	24/10/2001	19/01/2006

Recent filings (102 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation

gazette · GAZ2

2018-07-03

liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

insolvency · LIQ13

2018-04-03

liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date

insolvency · LIQ03

2018-01-26

liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date

insolvency · 4.68

2017-03-07

termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM02

2016-01-19

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM01

2016-01-19

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM01

2016-01-19

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address

address · AD01

2016-01-18

liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency

insolvency · 4.70

2016-01-12

liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator

insolvency · 600

2016-01-12

resolution

resolution · RESOLUTIONS

2016-01-12

resolution

resolution · RESOLUTIONS

2016-01-12

capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-shares

capital · SH10

2016-01-12

capital-name-of-class-of-shares

capital · SH08

2016-01-12

mortgage-satisfy-charge-full

mortgage · MR04

2015-12-22