FADS (TRADING) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04233157 · ltd · incorporated 2001-06-12
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
54/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 5246
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 32/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.8y
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 23.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (5 active, 10 linked, 6 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
32 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
48 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
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 (48 events)Click to expand
- 2011-02-02⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2011-02-02🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-11-02⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2009-11-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · 2.34B
- 2009-07-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2009-03-19⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2009-02-27⚠️liquidation-in-administration-result-creditors-meetinginsolvency · 2.23B
- 2009-02-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2008-12-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2008-12-18📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-06-20📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-06-20📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-05-31📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-05-22🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2006-10-25📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-09-25📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-07-06📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2006-06-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: David Mond (The "Security Trustee")
- 2006-06-27📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-08-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2005-06-28📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-06-28📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2004-12-10📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2004-12-10🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2004-10-19📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2004-10-08🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2004-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2004-06-24📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2004-06-18🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Albert Ralph Hay and Martin Charles Hay
- 2003-11-28➕GABBIE, Roy Anthony appointeddirector
- 2003-11-28➕MOND, David Emanuel Merton appointeddirector
- 2002-10-01🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Fads (Purchasing) Limited
- 2001-10-26➕HOPTON, Mark Alan appointedsecretary
- 2001-10-26➕HOPTON, Mark Alan appointeddirector
- 2001-10-26➖MANNERING, Jeffrey resignedsecretary
- 2001-10-26➖GOODIER, Ian Thomas resigneddirector
- 2001-10-26➖MANNERING, Jeffrey resigneddirector
- 2001-06-12🏢Company incorporatedAs FADS (TRADING) LIMITED
- 2001-06-12➕ROBERTSON, Hugh Morris appointeddirector
- 2001-06-12➕MANNERING, Jeffrey appointedsecretary
- 2001-06-12➕YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-06-12➖YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-06-12➕GOODIER, Ian Thomas appointeddirector
- 2001-06-12➕MANNERING, Jeffrey appointeddirector
- 2001-06-12➕YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2001-06-12➖YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
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 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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 2011-02-02
8 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-02-02: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-11-02: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-06-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC5246 — SIC 5246
Registered office
Griffin Court
201 Chapel Street
Manchester
M3 5EQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-02-24
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 5 resigned)
Active
GABBIE, Roy Anthony→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2003-11-28
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HOPTON, Mark Alan→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2001-10-26
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MOND, David Emanuel Merton→
Activedirector · ~81y · appointed 2003-11-28
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ROBERTSON, Hugh Morris→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2001-06-12
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MANNERING, Jeffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-12 · resigned 2001-10-26
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-06-12 · resigned 2001-06-12
GOODIER, Ian Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2001-06-12 · resigned 2001-10-26
MANNERING, Jeffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2001-06-12 · resigned 2001-10-26
YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-06-12 · resigned 2001-06-12
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 22/05/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | David Mond (The "Security Trustee") | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/06/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/10/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Albert Ralph Hay and Martin Charles Hay | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 18/06/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Fads (Purchasing) Fads (Purchasing) Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 01/10/2002 | 10/12/2004 |
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Recent filings (48 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2011-02-02
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2010-11-02
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
insolvency · 2.34B
2009-11-26
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2009-07-16
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 2.16B
2009-03-19
liquidation-in-administration-result-creditors-meeting
insolvency · 2.23B
2009-02-27
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · 2.17B
2009-02-18
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · 2.12B
2008-12-18
legacy
address · 287
2008-12-18
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-06-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2007-09-20
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2007-06-20
legacy
mortgage · 395
2007-05-31
legacy
officers · 288c
2006-10-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2006-10-11