MILK LINK MLS2 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04427838 · ltd · incorporated 2002-04-30
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
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 67). 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 (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.9y
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 23.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (4 active, 8 linked, 5 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
74 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth 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
41
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 (51 events)Click to expand
- 2015-11-17⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2015-11-17🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-08-17⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2015-01-07⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2015-01-07⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2015-01-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2014-12-18📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2014-12-18📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2014-12-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2014-12-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2014-09-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-05-14📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2013-05-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-11-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2012-10-17📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2012-10-17📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2012-10-01➕PEDERSEN, Jan Egtved appointeddirector
- 2012-09-28📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2012-09-28📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2012-09-28📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2012-09-28📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2012-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-05-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-05-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-03-18➕YOUNG, Karen Bridget appointeddirector
- 2006-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2006-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-02-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2006-02-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2006-02-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2006-02-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-03-31➖GLEN, Nairn resigneddirector
- 2005-03-31➖NICHOLLS, Barry resigneddirector
- 2004-02-20🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. Trading as Rabobank International) (Thesecurity Trustee)
- 2004-02-05➕NICHOLLS, Barry appointeddirector
- 2002-07-25🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffesen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Rabobank International London Branch) Asagent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (Security Trustee)
- 2002-06-28➕GLEN, Nairn appointeddirector
- 2002-05-24➕YOUNG, Karen Bridget appointedsecretary
- 2002-05-24➕WILLIAMS, David Anthony James appointeddirector
- 2002-05-24➖NQH (CO SEC) LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-05-24➖NQH LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2002-04-30🏢Company incorporatedAs MILK LINK MLS2 LIMITED
- 2002-04-30➕NQH (CO SEC) LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 51 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
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 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-11-17
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-11-17: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2015-08-17: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Active · Property · LS postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27DST LIMITED→ 16247410 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 3M PROPERT LIMITED→ 14013105 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 3ST PROPERTY LTD→ 09933115 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| 4 PARK VILLAGE WEST LIMITED→ 15955774 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 44 CAPITAL LIMITED→ 13256056 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 46 ESTATES LIMITED→ 11964687 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 467 STREET LANE FREEHOLD LTD→ 15932712 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 4812 INVESTMENT LTD→ 14517701 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 4812 MANAGEMENT LTD→ 12320308 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 4D CAPITAL BIDCO (11) LIMITED→ 16710850 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4FHT LIMITED→ 11863377 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 5 STAR LIVING LIMITED→ 10364196 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-04-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office
Arla House
Savannah Way, Leeds Valley Park
Leeds
LS10 1AB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 4 resigned)
YOUNG, Karen Bridget→
Activesecretary · appointed 2002-05-24
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PEDERSEN, Jan Egtved→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2012-10-01
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WILLIAMS, David Anthony James→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2002-05-24
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YOUNG, Karen Bridget→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2008-03-18
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NQH (CO SEC) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-04-30 · resigned 2002-05-24
GLEN, Nairn→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2002-06-28 · resigned 2005-03-31
NICHOLLS, Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2004-02-05 · resigned 2005-03-31
NQH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-04-30 · resigned 2002-05-24
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set off agreement | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. Trading as Rabobank International) (Thesecurity Trustee) | Supplemental security agreement | 1 property | 20/02/2004 | 15/03/2006 | |
| satisfied | Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffesen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Rabobank International London Branch) Asagent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (Security Trustee) | Security agreement | 1 property | 25/07/2002 | 15/03/2006 |
Recent filings (74 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-11-17
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2015-08-17
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2015-01-07
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2015-01-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-01-07
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2014-12-18
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2014-12-18
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-12-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2014-12-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2014-09-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-05-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2013-10-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-05-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2012-11-07
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2012-10-17