MFB FILMS (UK) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04165634 · ltd · incorporated 2001-02-22
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
58/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Motion picture production activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 58/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 77). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).

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Refinance opportunity

14 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 25.2y

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 25.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (59/100)

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
14 charges (14/14 with lender, 14/14 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (1 active, 15 linked, 10 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
105 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
58/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
20
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
64
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (63 events)Click to expand
  1. 2023-09-26
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2023-09-26
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2023-07-11
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2023-06-30
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2022-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2022-01-15
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  7. 2022-01-15
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  8. 2021-10-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-02-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  10. 2020-12-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2019-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2019-01-11
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  13. 2018-09-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2017-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2016-04-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2016-01-08
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2015-09-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2015-01-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2014-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2012-11-05
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    HARDY, John Nicholas appointed
    director
  21. 2012-11-05
    ➖
    MATRIX REGISTRARS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  22. 2012-11-05
    ➖
    ROYDS, David John George resigned
    director
  23. 2012-11-01
    ➖
    SINGH, Randhir resigned
    director
  24. 2012-06-30
    ➖
    OWEN, John Richard resigned
    director
  25. 2012-01-01
    ➕
    SINGH, Randhir appointed
    director
  26. 2011-11-01
    ➖
    LYWOOD, Rupert Charles Gifford resigned
    director
  27. 2011-11-01
    ➕
    OWEN, John Richard appointed
    director
  28. 2008-08-31
    ➖
    COULSON, David John resigned
    director
  29. 2004-10-11
    ➕
    MATRIX REGISTRARS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  30. 2004-10-11
    ➖
    MATRIX SECURITIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  31. 2002-12-10
    ➖
    BLAKEMORE, Christina resigned
    secretary
  32. 2002-12-09
    ➕
    MATRIX SECURITIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  33. 2002-06-26
    ➖
    BAMFORD, Niall Richard resigned
    secretary
  34. 2002-06-26
    ➕
    BLAKEMORE, Christina appointed
    secretary
  35. 2002-06-26
    ➖
    BAMFORD, Niall Richard resigned
    director
  36. 2002-06-26
    ➕
    COULSON, David John appointed
    director
  37. 2002-06-26
    ➕
    LYWOOD, Rupert Charles Gifford appointed
    director
  38. 2002-06-26
    ➕
    ROYDS, David John George appointed
    director
  39. 2002-06-26
    ➖
    YUSEF, Mohammed resigned
    director
  40. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #15
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  41. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #14
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  42. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #13
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  43. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #12
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  44. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #11
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  45. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  46. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  47. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  48. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  49. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Societe Generale (London Branch)
  50. 2001-09-11
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Bandy Llc
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Owner dependency

90/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

98/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 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

1 high · 1 low
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-09-26

14 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Group structure

Second Of May Llp is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Second Of May Llp
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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MFB FILMS (UK) LIMITED
This company · 04165634

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
Second Of May Llp
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares31/12/2021
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Matrix Film Finance Llpceased 31/12/2021· 75-100% shares

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
Incorporated2001-02-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC59111 — Motion picture production activities

Registered office

Ground Floor South Suite Afon House
Worthing Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1TL
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)

HARDY, John Nicholas→
director · ~77y · appointed 2012-11-05
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BAMFORD, Niall Richard→
secretary · appointed 2001-03-05 · resigned 2002-06-26
Resigned
BLAKEMORE, Christina→
secretary · appointed 2002-06-26 · resigned 2002-12-10
Resigned
MATRIX REGISTRARS LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2004-10-11 · resigned 2012-11-05
Resigned
MATRIX SECURITIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2002-12-09 · resigned 2004-10-11
Resigned
MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-02-22 · resigned 2001-03-05
Resigned
BAMFORD, Niall Richard→
director · ~60y · appointed 2001-03-05 · resigned 2002-06-26
Resigned
COULSON, David John→
director · ~75y · appointed 2002-06-26 · resigned 2008-08-31
Resigned
LYWOOD, Rupert Charles Gifford→
director · ~68y · appointed 2002-06-26 · resigned 2011-11-01
Resigned
OWEN, John Richard→
director · ~66y · appointed 2011-11-01 · resigned 2012-06-30
Resigned
RICH, Michael William→
nominee-director · ~79y · appointed 2001-02-22 · resigned 2001-03-05
Resigned
ROYDS, David John George→
director · ~66y · appointed 2002-06-26 · resigned 2012-11-05
Resigned
SINGH, Randhir→
director · ~52y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2012-11-01
Resigned
WARNER, William→
nominee-director · ~58y · appointed 2001-02-22 · resigned 2001-03-05
Resigned
YUSEF, Mohammed→
director · ~75y · appointed 2001-03-05 · resigned 2002-06-26
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

14
Total charges
14
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:14 of 14 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for the delta number 8 film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for bothwell media partnership ii (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for the earth film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for wentworth film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for the echo number 1 film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for the echo number 2 film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for west regent partnership ii (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for the belfry film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for the echo number 3 film partnership (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale (London Branch)
Charge over assets made between (1) the chargor (for itself and as agent and attorney for castle media partnership ii (the "partnership")) and (2) societe generale (the "charge")1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Bandy
Bandy Llc
Pledge and charge1 property11/09/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale
Charge over assets made between (1) the company (2) the delta number 11 film partnership ("the partnership") and (3)the chargee1 property15/06/2001—
outstanding
Societe Generale
Charge over assets made between (1) the delta number 11 film partnership (2) the company and (3) the chargee1 property02/04/2001—
outstanding
Witty
Witty Llc
A pledge and charge made between (1) the delta number 11 film partnership,(2) the company (together the "chargor") and 93) witty llc1 property02/04/2001—
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Recent filings (105 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-09-26
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2023-07-11
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2023-06-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-17
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2022-01-15
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-01-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-10-27
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2021-02-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-12-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-01-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-01-14