PIERCY HOUSE HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04092658 · 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
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7011
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 7012SIC 7012
- 7020SIC 7020
- 7031SIC 7031
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 67). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 25.7y
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 25.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 4 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
26 officers (4 active, 26 linked, 18 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
98 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth 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
85
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 (81 events)Click to expand
- 2010-02-25⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2010-02-25🏁Company dissolved
- 2009-11-25⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2009-11-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-11-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-05-08📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-04-24➖HARRIS, Neil Jason resigneddirector
- 2009-02-23📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-02-19📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-02-08➖DE BURETEL DE CHASSEY, Marc Frederic Marie resigneddirector
- 2009-01-02📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-12-31⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2008-12-31📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2008-12-31⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2008-10-22📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-07-16📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-07-02📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2007-12-12📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2007-12-12📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2007-12-12📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2007-12-12🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2007-12-12🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-12-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-11-12📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2007-11-01📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-11-01📍legacyaddress · 353
- 2007-10-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-10-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-10-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-07-27📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2007-07-09📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-06-01➕SLOCOMBE, Stephen Roy appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-01➖BAMBER, Janine Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2007-03-26➖DEL BEATO, Ilaria Jane resigneddirector
- 2007-03-19➖BOTHA, Stephanie resigneddirector
- 2007-03-15➕URIA FERNANDEZ, Manuel appointeddirector
- 2006-12-22➕BAMBER, Janine Margaret appointedsecretary
- 2006-12-22➖BROWN, Grace resignedsecretary
- 2006-11-20➕HARRIS, Neil Jason appointeddirector
- 2006-10-17➖ABRAMSON, Christoffer resigneddirector
- 2006-10-17➕BOTHA, Stephanie appointeddirector
- 2006-07-28➖BRADLEY, Michael Neville Charles resigneddirector
- 2005-11-09🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Eurohypo Aktiengesellschaft, London Branch (As Agent and Trustee for Each of the Financeparties)
- 2005-10-11➕BELL, Alastair Marshall appointeddirector
- 2005-10-11➖HODNETT, Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2005-10-11➖MCQUOWN, Gene Carroll resigneddirector
- 2005-10-11➖THOMPSON, Nathan James resigneddirector
- 2005-10-11➖VALIUNAS, Candace resigneddirector
- 2005-10-06➕ABRAMSON, Christoffer appointeddirector
- 2005-10-06➕BRADLEY, Michael Neville Charles appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial 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 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
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 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 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 2010-02-25
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-02-25: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2009-11-25: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
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
Incorporated2000-10-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7011 — SIC 7011
Registered office
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)
SLOCOMBE, Stephen Roy→
Activesecretary · appointed 2007-06-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BELL, Alastair Marshall→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2005-10-11
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GATISS, Ian William→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2004-07-01
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URIA FERNANDEZ, Manuel→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-03-15
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BAMBER, Janine Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-22 · resigned 2007-06-01
BROWN, Grace→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-15 · resigned 2006-12-22
NORMAN, Andrew Peter Livesay→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-13 · resigned 2004-07-01
WEISS, Beatrix Anna Margarita Parsons→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-07-01 · resigned 2004-12-15
WONG, Wing Yooi→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-10-17 · resigned 2001-06-13
FETTER SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2000-10-13 · resigned 2000-10-17
ABRAMSON, Christoffer→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2005-10-06 · resigned 2006-10-17
BOTHA, Stephanie→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-10-17 · resigned 2007-03-19
BRADLEY, Michael Neville Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2005-10-06 · resigned 2006-07-28
DE BURETEL DE CHASSEY, Marc Frederic Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2003-04-30 · resigned 2009-02-08
DEL BEATO, Ilaria Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-07-01 · resigned 2007-03-26
HARRIS, Neil Jason→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2006-11-20 · resigned 2009-04-24
HODNETT, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2000-10-17 · resigned 2005-10-11
KEMPNER, Nigel Justin→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2000-10-17 · resigned 2004-07-01
MACLACHLAN, Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2000-10-17 · resigned 2003-04-30
MCQUOWN, Gene Carroll→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2000-10-17 · resigned 2005-10-11
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Eurohypo Aktiengesellschaft, London Branch (As Agent and Trustee for Each of the Financeparties) | Debenture | 1 property | 09/11/2005 | 12/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | Eurohypo Ag Europaische Hypothekenbank Der Deutschen Bank,London Branch,as Agent and Trusteefor the Senior Finance Parties and Junior Finance Parties Under the Senior and Junior Credit Agreements | Supplemental debenture | 3 properties | 15/01/2002 | 12/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | Eurohypo Ag Europaische Hypothekenbank Der Deutschen Bank London Branchas Security Trustee for the Finance Parties Under (And as Defined In) the Credit Agreements | Debenture dated 19 october 2000 between amongst others the company and the chargee | 1 property | 19/10/2000 | 12/12/2007 |
Recent filings (98 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2010-02-25
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2009-11-25
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-11-12
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-11-12
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-05-08
legacy
officers · 288c
2009-02-23
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-02-19
legacy
address · 287
2009-01-02
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2008-12-31
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2008-12-31
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2008-12-31
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-10-22
legacy
officers · 288c
2008-07-16
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2008-07-02
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2007-12-12