GAMMA RESOURCES LTD
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04612281 · ltd · incorporated 2002-12-09
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
48/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 5153
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 42/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 23.2y
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 23.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (45/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
no address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
75
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (3/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
86
Directors & officers
5 officers (2 active, 5 linked, 1 with DOB)
74
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
45 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
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 (39 events)Click to expand
- 2012-11-30⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2012-11-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-08-31⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2012-03-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-09-27⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-03-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-10-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-04-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-10-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-03-18⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2008-09-23⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2007-09-22⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 4.20
- 2007-09-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-09-22⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2007-09-06📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2007-06-21📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-06-21📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-06-04➕CARLIN, Stefan John appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-04➖PENWILL, Mark Ian resignedsecretary
- 2006-12-19📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-12-19📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2006-12-19📄legacyannual-return · 363(287)
- 2006-08-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2006-02-01📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-02-01📄legacyannual-return · 363(287)
- 2005-09-28📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2005-09-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Gresham (Gp) Limited as General Partner of Gresham Property Partners LP and Gresham (Sir)Limited
- 2005-07-21📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-07-21📄legacyannual-return · 363(353)
- 2003-08-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-08-15🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Ultimate Finance Limited
- 2003-03-06🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bibby Factors Bristol Limited
- 2003-01-02➕CARLIN, Stefan John appointeddirector
- 2003-01-02➕PENWILL, Mark Ian appointedsecretary
- 2002-12-19➖DUPORT SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-12-19➖DUPORT DIRECTOR LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2002-12-09🏢Company incorporatedAs GAMMA RESOURCES LTD
- 2002-12-09➕DUPORT SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-12-09➕DUPORT DIRECTOR LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
Owner dependency
85/100
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 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-11-30
12 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2012-11-30: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2012-08-31: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
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Active · Transport & logistics| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002-02092021 LTD→ 13603665 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 1 DANI TRANSPORT LTD→ 14328522 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 1 LANE RECOVERY LTD→ 16422201 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1-2 CALL CARS LTD→ 13837177 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 10 AUTOMOTIVE LTD→ 15797491 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 10 SAINTS TRAVELS LTD→ 16692339 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 100+ SOLUTIONS LIMITED→ 14755254 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 101 TRANSPORT LTD→ 17035656 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1031 SOLUTIONS LIMITED→ 14085018 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 1066 ROAD HAULAGE LTD→ 15957006 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 109 HOPE TRANSPORT LTD→ 15393454 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 10X MIRKA LTD→ 12843090 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-12-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC5153 — SIC 5153
Registered office
The Conifers
Filton Road
Hambrook
Bristol
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2005-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 3 resigned)
CARLIN, Stefan John→
Activesecretary · appointed 2007-06-04
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CARLIN, Stefan John→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2003-01-02
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PENWILL, Mark Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-01-02 · resigned 2007-06-04
DUPORT SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-12-09 · resigned 2002-12-19
DUPORT DIRECTOR LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2002-12-09 · resigned 2002-12-19
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Gresham (Gp) as General Partner of Gresham Property Partners LP and Gresham (Sir) Gresham (Gp) Limited as General Partner of Gresham Property Partners LP and Gresham (Sir)Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 20/09/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Ultimate Finance Ultimate Finance Limited | Debenture (all assets) | 1 property | 15/08/2003 | — | |
| satisfied | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Factors Bristol Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 06/03/2003 | 28/08/2003 | |
| outstanding | Unknown | A registered charge | — | — | — |
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Recent filings (45 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2012-11-30
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2012-08-31
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-03-20
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-09-27
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-03-30
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2010-10-04
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2010-04-14
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2009-10-14
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2009-03-18
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2008-09-23
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · 4.20
2007-09-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2007-09-22
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2007-09-22
legacy
address · 287
2007-09-06
legacy
officers · 288a
2007-06-21