SDI REALISATIONS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04134640 · ltd · incorporated 2001-01-02
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
53/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 3002
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 73). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 19.5y
40/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (48/100)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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 8 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
75 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth 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
49
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 (53 events)Click to expand
- 2014-07-24⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2014-07-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2014-04-24⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2014-04-24⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2014-04-22⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2013-10-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2013-04-23⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2012-10-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2012-05-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-10-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-04-19⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-10-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-01-19✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2010-01-19✏️change-of-name-noticechange-of-name · CONNOT
- 2009-10-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2009-10-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 4.20
- 2009-10-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-09-22📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2009-05-22📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-05-21➖LEWIS, Andre resigneddirector
- 2009-05-21📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-05-21📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-03-12📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2009-01-07📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-01-07📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-01-07📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-12-10✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2008-11-28➕LEWIS, Andre appointeddirector
- 2008-09-10➖DOUBLE, Andrew David resigneddirector
- 2008-04-30➖HOWARD, Anthony David resigneddirector
- 2007-10-12➕GRIFFIN, Paul Michael Tranter appointedsecretary
- 2007-10-12➕GRIFFIN, Paul Michael Tranter appointeddirector
- 2007-10-12➕JIRKAL, Jiri appointeddirector
- 2007-10-12➖HOWARD, Anthony David resignedsecretary
- 2007-04-26➕HOWARD, Anthony David appointedsecretary
- 2007-04-26➖ACS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2007-04-25🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-04-16🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Skipton Business Finance Limited
- 2007-03-02➕DOUBLE, Andrew David appointeddirector
- 2007-03-02➖DOUBLE, Anna resigneddirector
- 2006-11-15➖LINLEY, Alison Victoria resignedsecretary
- 2006-10-27➖DOUBLE, Andrew David resigneddirector
- 2006-10-13🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lapistor Limited
- 2006-09-06➕DOUBLE, Andrew David appointeddirector
- 2005-09-27➖SAXBY, Amanda Jane resigneddirector
- 2005-04-15➕LINLEY, Alison Victoria appointedsecretary
- 2005-04-15➕DOUBLE, Anna appointeddirector
- 2005-04-15➕SAXBY, Amanda Jane appointeddirector
- 2001-01-02🏢Company incorporatedAs SDI REALISATIONS LIMITED
- 2001-01-02➕ACS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
89/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2014-07-24
13 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2014-07-24: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2014-04-24: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-01-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC3002 — SIC 3002
Registered office
BWC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Dakota House 25 Falcon Court Preston Farm Business Park
Stockton On Tees
TS18 3TX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)
GRIFFIN, Paul Michael Tranter→
Activesecretary · appointed 2007-10-12
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GRIFFIN, Paul Michael Tranter→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-10-12
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JIRKAL, Jiri→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-10-12
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HOWARD, Anthony David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-04-26 · resigned 2007-10-12
LINLEY, Alison Victoria→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-04-15 · resigned 2006-11-15
ACS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-01-02 · resigned 2007-04-26
DOUBLE, Andrew David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-03-02 · resigned 2008-09-10
DOUBLE, Andrew David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2006-09-06 · resigned 2006-10-27
DOUBLE, Anna→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2005-04-15 · resigned 2007-03-02
HOWARD, Anthony David→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2001-01-02 · resigned 2008-04-30
LEWIS, Andre→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2008-11-28 · resigned 2009-05-21
SAXBY, Amanda Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2005-04-15 · resigned 2005-09-27
ACS NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2001-01-02 · resigned 2001-01-02
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Skipton Business Finance Skipton Business Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 16/04/2007 | — | |
| satisfied | Lapistor Lapistor Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 13/10/2006 | 25/04/2007 |
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Recent filings (75 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2014-07-24
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2014-04-24
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2014-04-24
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2014-04-22
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2013-10-16
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2013-04-23
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-10-11
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-05-16
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-10-10
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-04-19
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2010-10-11
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2010-01-19
change-of-name-notice
change-of-name · CONNOT
2010-01-19
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2009-10-09
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 4.20
2009-10-09