HI (CHESTER SOUTH) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04712836 · ltd · incorporated 2003-03-26
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
48/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 42/100. 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 (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 20.9y

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 20.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
27 officers (4 active, 27 linked, 19 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
142 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
70
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 (83 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-03-14
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2019-03-14
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-12-14
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · LIQ13
  4. 2018-02-12
    📍
    move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-address
    address · AD03
  5. 2018-02-12
    📍
    change-sail-address-company-with-new-address
    address · AD02
  6. 2017-12-22
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  7. 2017-12-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · LIQ01
  8. 2017-12-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  9. 2017-12-19
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  10. 2017-12-18
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2017-12-18
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  12. 2017-12-18
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  13. 2017-12-18
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  14. 2017-12-18
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  15. 2017-12-18
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    mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  16. 2017-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2017-07-03
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  18. 2017-07-03
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  19. 2017-07-03
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  20. 2017-07-03
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  21. 2017-03-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  22. 2016-10-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2016-04-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  24. 2016-04-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2016-01-12
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2015-12-17
    HAYSMACINTYRE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  27. 2015-12-17
    MABRY, Patrick Thomas appointed
    director
  28. 2015-12-17
    ROBINSON, Justin Bruce appointed
    director
  29. 2015-12-17
    TEASDALE, Simon Michael appointed
    director
  30. 2015-12-17
    LOYNES, Paul resigned
    secretary
  31. 2015-12-17
    BAKER, Skardon Francis resigned
    director
  32. 2015-12-17
    KOLEV, Ivaylo resigned
    director
  33. 2015-12-17
    LOYNES, Paul resigned
    director
  34. 2015-12-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  35. 2015-12-01
    LOYNES, Paul appointed
    secretary
  36. 2015-12-01
    HAYSMACINTYRE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  37. 2015-12-01
    BAKER, Skardon Francis appointed
    director
  38. 2015-12-01
    EKAS, Petra Cecilia Maria resigned
    director
  39. 2015-12-01
    KOLEV, Ivaylo appointed
    director
  40. 2015-12-01
    LOYNES, Paul appointed
    director
  41. 2015-12-01
    PRINCE, Ryan David resigned
    director
  42. 2015-12-01
    🔒
    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Societe Generale, London Branch (As Common Security Agent for the Common Secured Parties (the Common Security Agent))
  43. 2014-01-31
    HAYSMACINTYRE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  44. 2014-01-31
    PAUL HASTINGS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  45. 2013-06-04
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  46. 2013-06-04
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  47. 2013-05-22
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Deutshce Bank Ag, London Branch (The Common Security Agent)
  48. 2009-10-06
    EKAS, Petra Cecilia Maria appointed
    director
  49. 2009-10-06
    VAN OOSTEROM, Sophie resigned
    director
  50. 2009-02-27
    VAN OOSTEROM, Sophie appointed
    director
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Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

55/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
  • 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 · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2019-03-14

5 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2019-03-14: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2018-12-14: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Ribbon Hotels Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Ribbon Hotels Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
HI (CHESTER SOUTH) LIMITED
This company · 04712836

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
Ribbon Hotels Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated2003-03-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation

Registered office

Hill House
1 Little New Street
London
EC4A 3TR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due:
Last made up to: 2016-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due:
Last:

Officers (0 active · 23 resigned)

HAYSMACINTYRE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2015-12-17
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Active
MABRY, Patrick Thomas
director · ~52y · appointed 2015-12-17
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Active
ROBINSON, Justin Bruce
director · ~48y · appointed 2015-12-17
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Active
TEASDALE, Simon Michael
director · ~61y · appointed 2015-12-17
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Active
ENGMANN, Catherine
secretary · appointed 2003-08-28 · resigned 2005-05-24
Resigned
LOYNES, Paul
secretary · appointed 2015-12-01 · resigned 2015-12-17
Resigned
WILLIAMS, Alison
secretary · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-08-28
Resigned
HAYSMACINTYRE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2014-01-31 · resigned 2015-12-01
Resigned
PAUL HASTINGS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2005-05-24 · resigned 2014-01-31
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-03-26
Resigned
BAKER, Skardon Francis
director · ~57y · appointed 2015-12-01 · resigned 2015-12-17
Resigned
COX, Melanie Rachel
director · ~63y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-08-28
Resigned
EKAS, Petra Cecilia Maria
director · ~53y · appointed 2009-10-06 · resigned 2015-12-01
Resigned
FISH, Andrew John
director · ~58y · appointed 2005-05-24 · resigned 2005-08-23
Resigned
KOLEV, Ivaylo
director · ~44y · appointed 2015-12-01 · resigned 2015-12-17
Resigned
LOYNES, Paul
director · ~54y · appointed 2015-12-01 · resigned 2015-12-17
Resigned
MCCARTHY, John Patrick
director · ~65y · appointed 2008-06-19 · resigned 2009-02-26
Resigned
MCEWAN, Allan Scott
director · ~61y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2005-05-24
Resigned
MITCHELL, Paul Raymond
director · ~68y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-12-28
Resigned
NABI, Abdul Majid
director · ~63y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-10-06
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Societe Generale, London Branch (As Common Security Agent for the Common Secured Parties (the Common Security Agent))
A registered charge01/12/2015
satisfied
Deutshce Bank Ag, London Branch (The Common Security Agent)
A registered charge1 property22/05/201303/12/2015
satisfied
Citicorp Trustee Company (The Security Trustee)
Citicorp Trustee Company Limited (The Security Trustee)
Mortgage1 property20/06/200504/06/2013
satisfied
Citicorp Trustee Company
Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
Debenture1 property20/06/200504/06/2013
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Recent filings (142 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2019-03-14
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2018-12-14
move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-address
address · AD03
2018-02-12
change-sail-address-company-with-new-address
address · AD02
2018-02-12
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-12-22
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2017-12-19
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2017-12-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-12-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-12-18
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2017-12-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-12-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-12-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-12-18
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2017-12-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-10-05