HSS HIRE SERVICE HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04710808 · ltd · incorporated 2003-03-25
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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Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 62). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 22.5y
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 22.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
30 officers (3 active, 30 linked, 22 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
157 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
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
75
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 (94 events)Click to expand
- 2023-12-15⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2023-12-15🏁Company dissolved
- 2023-09-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2023-08-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2023-05-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-02-02📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-01-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2023-01-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2023-01-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-12-15📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-12-15📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-12-15⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-12-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-11-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-11-22📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2021-11-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-11-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-16🔒Charge registered #7Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2021-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2021-11-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2021-11-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-05📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2018-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2018-07-10🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2017-06-01➕ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2017-05-23➖GILL, John Bruce resigneddirector
- 2017-01-27➕JOLL, Daniel James, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2017-01-27➖HARTREY, Patrick Mark resignedsecretary
- 2017-01-23➖PERRIN, Fiona Joanne resigneddirector
- 2016-08-22➕QUESTED, Paul David appointeddirector
- 2016-05-11➕PERRIN, Fiona Joanne appointeddirector
- 2016-04-20➖TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil resigneddirector
- 2015-09-28➖DAVIES, John Christopher resigneddirector
- 2015-05-15➖PERRIN, Fiona Joanne resigneddirector
- 2014-06-16➕TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil appointeddirector
- 2014-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2014-02-06🔒Charge registered #5Lender: U.S.Bank Trustees Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2012-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-10-25🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2011-12-31➖DOWNIE, David Stewart resigneddirector
- 2011-04-21➕PERRIN, Fiona Joanne appointeddirector
- 2011-04-21➖WOLFF, Philip Henry resigneddirector
- 2011-04-01➖DAVIES, John Christopher resigneddirector
- 2009-06-02➖GILL, John Bruce resignedsecretary
- 2009-06-02➕HARTREY, Patrick Mark appointedsecretary
- 2009-03-04➖GALBRAITH, Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2009-03-04➕GILL, John Bruce appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 94 events
Owner dependency
66/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
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.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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 2023-12-15
5 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-12-15: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2023-09-15: 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.
Group structure
Hero Acquisitions Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Hero Acquisitions Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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HSS HIRE SERVICE HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 04710808
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hero 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
Incorporated2003-03-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
C/O TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY LIMITED
The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2020-12-26
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 27 resigned)
JOLL, Daniel James, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-01-27
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ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2017-06-01
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QUESTED, Paul David→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2016-08-22
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GALBRAITH, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-03-04
GILL, John Bruce→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-03-04 · resigned 2009-06-02
HARTREY, Patrick Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-06-02 · resigned 2017-01-27
HENDERSON, Martin Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-03-25 · resigned 2003-03-31
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
THOMAS, Peter Nigel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-03-31 · resigned 2003-12-04
WILSON, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-12-04 · resigned 2007-06-15
ADDISON, Gary James→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2005-05-12 · resigned 2007-04-19
ALLY, Bibi Rahima→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2003-03-25 · resigned 2003-03-31
BADMAN, Nicholas John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-01-20 · resigned 2006-06-22
CAMPBELL, Gordon Arden→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2005-08-16 · resigned 2007-06-15
DAVIES, John Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-28
DAVIES, John Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2006-09-19 · resigned 2011-04-01
DOWNIE, David Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2011-12-31
FIELDING, Lister Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2003-03-31 · resigned 2004-11-24
GALBRAITH, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-01-06
GILL, John Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2009-02-23 · resigned 2017-05-23
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/11/2021 | 15/08/2023 | |
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/07/2018 | 16/11/2021 | |
| satisfied | U.S.Bank Trustees (As Security Agent) U.S.Bank Trustees Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/02/2014 | 13/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | Security agreement | 1 property | 25/10/2012 | 07/02/2014 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (Security Agent) | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 27/07/2007 | 14/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Abn Amro Bank N.V. as Security Agent for and on Behalf of the Secured Parties | Debenture | 1 property | 05/08/2005 | 05/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Abn Amro Bank N.V. as Security Agent for the Secured Parties | Debenture | 1 property | 15/12/2003 | 12/08/2005 |
Recent filings (157 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2023-12-15
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2023-09-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-08-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-05-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-02-02
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2023-01-26
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2023-01-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-01-26
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-12-15
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-12-15
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-12-15
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-12-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-11-29
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2021-11-22