MILK LINK MLS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04427839 · 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
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7012
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 62). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)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
7 officers (3 active, 7 linked, 4 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
55 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth 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
85
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 (46 events)Click to expand
- 2011-06-07📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2011-06-07🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-02-22📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2011-02-10📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2010-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2010-05-18📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-09-08📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2009-05-18📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-05-18📍legacyaddress · 353
- 2009-05-18📍legacyaddress · 190
- 2008-09-26✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2008-09-24📄legacymortgage · 403b
- 2008-09-24📄legacymortgage · 403b
- 2008-09-24📄legacymortgage · 403b
- 2008-08-20📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-08-06📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-05-01📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-03-25📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-03-18➕YOUNG, Karen Bridget appointeddirector
- 2007-10-24📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2007-05-18📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-09-12📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2006-05-09📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-05-08📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-03-15📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2006-03-15📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2006-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2006-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-02-23📄legacymortgage · 395
- 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 MLS LIMITED
- 2002-04-30➕NQH (CO SEC) LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-04-30➕NQH LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
76/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
76/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- 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
1 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-06-07
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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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-04-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7012 — SIC 7012
Registered office
3120 Great Western Court
Hunts Ground Road
Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8HP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2010-04-03
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 4 resigned)
YOUNG, Karen Bridget→
Activesecretary · appointed 2002-05-24
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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
4
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set off agreement | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | — | |
| 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 |
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Recent filings (55 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2011-06-07
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2011-02-22
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2011-02-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2010-12-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-05-18
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2009-09-08
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-05-18
legacy
address · 353
2009-05-18
legacy
address · 190
2009-05-18
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2008-09-26
legacy
mortgage · 403b
2008-09-24
legacy
mortgage · 403b
2008-09-24
legacy
mortgage · 403b
2008-09-24
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2008-08-20
legacy
address · 287
2008-08-06