BLUU LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04384044 · ltd · incorporated 2002-02-28
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 23.4y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
57/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Licenced restaurants
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 57/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 23.4y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (5 active, 24 linked, 19 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
28 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
142 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
57/100Worth 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
60
Some acquirability indicators.
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 (84 events)Click to expand
- 2023-01-24📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2023-01-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2022-11-15📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2022-10-04📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2022-09-21📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2022-02-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-10-11📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2021-10-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-05➕WOODALL, Michelle Louise appointedsecretary
- 2021-10-05➕HANCOCK, Edward John appointeddirector
- 2021-10-05➕LEACH, Robert Anthony appointeddirector
- 2021-10-05➕LUPINO, Hayleigh appointeddirector
- 2021-10-05➖BRENNAN, Anne Marie resignedsecretary
- 2021-10-02➖FINDLAY, Ralph Graham resigneddirector
- 2021-04-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-10-30➖WESTWOOD, Richard James resigneddirector
- 2020-01-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-01-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-01-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-09-29➖DALZELL, Peter resigneddirector
- 2017-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-06-03➖OLIVER, Stephen John resigneddirector
- 2013-06-03➕WESTWOOD, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2012-09-10➖DARBY, Alistair William resigneddirector
- 2011-10-01➖ANDREW, Derek resigneddirector
- 2011-10-01➕DALZELL, Peter appointeddirector
- 2009-03-31➕ANDREA, Andrew Andonis appointeddirector
- 2009-03-31➖INGLETT, Paul resigneddirector
- 2006-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2006-08-23🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2006-08-23🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2006-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2006-07-06➕BRENNAN, Anne Marie appointedsecretary
- 2006-07-06➖PATTERSON, Simon Howard John resignedsecretary
- 2006-07-06➕ANDREW, Derek appointeddirector
- 2006-07-06➕DARBY, Alistair William appointeddirector
- 2006-07-06➕FINDLAY, Ralph Graham appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 84 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 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 2023-01-24
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Marston's Acquisitions Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Marston's Acquisitions Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BLUU LIMITED
This company · 04384044
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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marston's Acquisitions Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 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
Incorporated2002-02-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC56101 — Licenced restaurants
Registered office
Marston's Plc, Marston's House
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4JT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-10-02
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 19 resigned)
WOODALL, Michelle Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2021-10-05
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ANDREA, Andrew Andonis→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2009-03-31
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HANCOCK, Edward John→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2021-10-05
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LEACH, Robert Anthony→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2021-10-05
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LUPINO, Hayleigh→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2021-10-05
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BRENNAN, Anne Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2021-10-05
PATTERSON, Simon Howard John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-23 · resigned 2006-07-06
SECRETARIAL APPOINTMENTS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2002-12-23
ANDREW, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2011-10-01
DALZELL, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-10-01 · resigned 2017-09-29
DARBY, Alistair William→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2012-09-10
DOENHOFF, Judith→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2002-12-20 · resigned 2003-04-03
DOENHOFF, Michael, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2002-12-20 · resigned 2003-04-03
FINDLAY, Ralph Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2021-10-02
HILTS, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2003-04-03 · resigned 2006-07-06
INGLETT, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2009-03-31
LUCAS, John Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2002-12-20 · resigned 2003-04-03
MUMBY, Gillian Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2002-12-20 · resigned 2003-04-03
NEWTON, David Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2002-12-20 · resigned 2006-07-06
OLIVER, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2013-06-03
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/09/2005 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 21 june 2004 and | 1 property | 08/04/2004 | 23/08/2006 | |
| satisfied | Scottish Courage Scottish Courage Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 08/04/2004 | 21/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Scottish Courage Scottish Courage Limited | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 5 may 2004 and | 1 property | 21/03/2004 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Scottish Courage Scottish Courage Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/01/2004 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/01/2004 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 24/07/2003 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 02/01/2003 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 2 properties | 02/01/2003 | 11/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/01/2003 | 23/08/2006 |
Recent filings (142 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-01-24
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2022-11-15
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-10-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-09-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-02-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-14
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2021-10-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2021-10-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-10-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-04-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-11-30