YORKSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04258083 · ltd · incorporated 2001-07-24
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
62/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 38210
Sector: Water supply & waste
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 39000SIC 39000
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 68). 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 (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 24.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (56/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 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
8 officers (1 active, 8 linked, 3 with DOB)
78
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
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 (49 events)Click to expand
- 2018-08-28📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-08-28🏁Company dissolved
- 2018-06-12📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2018-05-31📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2016-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2015-07-27📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-07-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2014-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2014-07-25📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-08-05📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2013-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2013-05-15➖LATIBEAUDIERE, Andrea Jayne resignedsecretary
- 2013-05-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2013-05-15📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2012-10-02📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2012-08-21📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-08-21📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2012-03-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2012-02-01📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2012-01-13📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2012-01-10📄gazette-notice-compulsarygazette · GAZ1
- 2011-07-29📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2010-04-30➖BURTON, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2009-12-22🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2009-12-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2009-12-22🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-12-04🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2005-03-01➕BURTON, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2005-02-18🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2003-09-05🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-07-18🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2003-07-18🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2003-03-31➖JONES, Sally Louise resignedsecretary
- 2003-03-31➕LATIBEAUDIERE, Andrea Jayne appointedsecretary
- 2002-11-29➖ROBINSON, Mark Russell resigneddirector
- 2002-11-28➕JONES, Sally Louise appointedsecretary
- 2002-01-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2001-08-14➖ROBINSON, Mark Russell resignedsecretary
- 2001-07-24🏢Company incorporatedAs YORKSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES LIMITED
- 2001-07-24➕JONES, Mark David appointeddirector
- 2001-07-24➕ROBINSON, Mark Russell appointedsecretary
- 2001-07-24➕FIRST SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-07-24➖FIRST SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-07-24➕ROBINSON, Mark Russell appointeddirector
- 2001-07-24➕FIRST DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2001-07-24➖FIRST DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
100/100
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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
95/100
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 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- 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
1 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-08-28
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Mark David Jones Individual · British · DOB 10/1968 · age 58 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-07-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC38210 — SIC 38210
Registered office
Armthorpe Quarry Holme Wood Lane
Armthorpe
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN3 3EH
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-12-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)
JONES, Mark David→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2001-07-24
View their other companies + combined net worth →
JONES, Sally Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-11-28 · resigned 2003-03-31
LATIBEAUDIERE, Andrea Jayne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-03-31 · resigned 2013-05-15
ROBINSON, Mark Russell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-07-24 · resigned 2001-08-14
FIRST SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-07-24 · resigned 2001-07-24
BURTON, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-03-01 · resigned 2010-04-30
ROBINSON, Mark Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2001-07-24 · resigned 2002-11-29
FIRST DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-07-24 · resigned 2001-07-24
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 04/12/2009 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/02/2005 | 22/12/2009 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 18/07/2003 | 22/12/2009 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/07/2003 | 22/12/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/01/2002 | 05/09/2003 |
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Recent filings (73 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-08-28
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-06-12
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-05-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2017-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-08-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-09-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-08-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-07-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-07-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-10-07
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-07-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-08-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-06-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-06-25
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-05-15