HALES WASTE CONTROL LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04602277 · ltd · incorporated 2002-11-27
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
51/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
18 officers (3 active, 18 linked, 11 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
85 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
51/100Worth 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
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
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 (57 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-04-16
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2019-04-16
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-01-29
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2019-01-17
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-10-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  6. 2018-10-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2018-10-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2018-09-28
    ➕
    PIKE, Richard Neil appointed
    director
  9. 2018-09-28
    ➕
    TOPHAM, Michael Robert Mason appointed
    director
  10. 2018-09-28
    ➖
    WAKELIN, Ian Raymond resigned
    director
  11. 2018-09-24
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  12. 2018-09-24
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  13. 2018-09-24
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  14. 2018-09-24
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  15. 2018-09-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2017-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2017-05-15
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2016-12-12
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  19. 2016-12-09
    ➖
    WOODWARD, Keith resigned
    secretary
  20. 2016-12-09
    ➖
    WOODWARD, Keith resigned
    director
  21. 2016-09-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2016-01-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2015-11-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2015-01-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2014-12-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  26. 2013-12-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  27. 2013-11-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2013-02-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  29. 2012-07-03
    ➖
    ELLSON, Hilary Myra resigned
    secretary
  30. 2011-08-02
    ➖
    PONE, Culdip Kelly Caur resigned
    director
  31. 2011-07-25
    ➕
    BIFFA CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  32. 2011-07-25
    ➕
    WAKELIN, Ian Raymond appointed
    director
  33. 2011-03-31
    ➖
    BOWDEN-WILLIAMS, Julian resigned
    director
  34. 2010-08-03
    ➖
    JENNINGS, Paul Willis resigned
    director
  35. 2010-07-14
    ➕
    BOWDEN-WILLIAMS, Julian appointed
    director
  36. 2010-05-28
    ➖
    HORBACH, Jan Andreas Leonardus resigned
    director
  37. 2010-02-12
    ➕
    HORBACH, Jan Andreas Leonardus appointed
    director
  38. 2010-02-12
    ➕
    JENNINGS, Paul Willis appointed
    director
  39. 2008-11-27
    ➖
    LOWTH, Timothy Walter John resigned
    director
  40. 2008-11-27
    ➕
    PONE, Culdip Kelly Caur appointed
    director
  41. 2008-07-31
    ➖
    CLARK, William Alexander Frank resigned
    secretary
  42. 2008-07-31
    ➕
    ELLSON, Hilary Myra appointed
    secretary
  43. 2008-07-31
    ➕
    WOODWARD, Keith appointed
    secretary
  44. 2008-03-31
    ➖
    BETTINGTON, Martin John resigned
    director
  45. 2008-03-25
    ➕
    WOODWARD, Keith appointed
    director
  46. 2004-04-27
    ➕
    BETTINGTON, Martin John appointed
    director
  47. 2004-04-27
    ➖
    CLARK, William Alexander Frank resigned
    director
  48. 2004-04-27
    ➕
    LOWTH, Timothy Walter John appointed
    director
  49. 2003-03-18
    ➕
    CLARK, William Alexander Frank appointed
    secretary
  50. 2003-03-18
    ➖
    MCLELLAND, Brian Thomas Hay resigned
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 57 events

Owner dependency

65/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 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

2 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2019-04-16

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-09-24: legacy

Group structure

Biffa Corporate Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Biffa Corporate Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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HALES WASTE CONTROL LIMITED
This company · 04602277

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Biffa Corporate Holdings Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-11-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Biffa Waste Services Limited
Cornation Road
Cressex, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 3TZ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-03-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 15 resigned)

PIKE, Richard Neil→
director · ~57y · appointed 2018-09-28
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Active
TOPHAM, Michael Robert Mason→
director · ~54y · appointed 2018-09-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BIFFA CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2011-07-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CLARK, William Alexander Frank→
secretary · appointed 2003-03-18 · resigned 2008-07-31
Resigned
ELLSON, Hilary Myra→
secretary · appointed 2008-07-31 · resigned 2012-07-03
Resigned
MCLELLAND, Brian Thomas Hay→
secretary · appointed 2002-11-27 · resigned 2003-03-18
Resigned
WOODWARD, Keith→
secretary · appointed 2008-07-31 · resigned 2016-12-09
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-11-27 · resigned 2002-11-27
Resigned
BETTINGTON, Martin John→
director · ~74y · appointed 2004-04-27 · resigned 2008-03-31
Resigned
BOWDEN-WILLIAMS, Julian→
director · ~54y · appointed 2010-07-14 · resigned 2011-03-31
Resigned
CLARK, William Alexander Frank→
director · ~66y · appointed 2002-11-27 · resigned 2004-04-27
Resigned
HORBACH, Jan Andreas Leonardus→
director · ~64y · appointed 2010-02-12 · resigned 2010-05-28
Resigned
JENNINGS, Paul Willis→
director · ~69y · appointed 2010-02-12 · resigned 2010-08-03
Resigned
LOWTH, Timothy Walter John→
director · ~67y · appointed 2004-04-27 · resigned 2008-11-27
Resigned
PONE, Culdip Kelly Caur→
director · ~56y · appointed 2008-11-27 · resigned 2011-08-02
Resigned
WAKELIN, Ian Raymond→
director · ~63y · appointed 2011-07-25 · resigned 2018-09-28
Resigned
WOODWARD, Keith→
director · ~72y · appointed 2008-03-25 · resigned 2016-12-09
Resigned
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-11-27 · resigned 2002-11-27
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Recent filings (85 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-04-16
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2019-01-29
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-01-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-11-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-10-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-10-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-10-09
legacy
capital · SH20
2018-09-24
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2018-09-24
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2018-09-24
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-09-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-09-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-11-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-10-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-05-15