OUTSOURCING STRATEGIES 4 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04840594 · ltd · incorporated 2003-07-22
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
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book net assets
Opportunity
60/100
Worth a look
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 60/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 61). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 18.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
101 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
60/100Worth 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
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 (61 events)Click to expand
- 2020-03-24📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2020-03-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2020-01-07📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2020-01-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-12-30📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2019-10-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-10-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-10-05🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-10-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-10-02📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2019-10-02📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2019-10-02⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2019-10-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-08-22📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2019-04-01📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2018-12-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-12-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Macquarie Euro Limited
- 2018-09-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-04-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-04-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-04-06🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Macquarie Euro Limited as Security Agent and Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2017-08-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2017-08-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-08-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-08-08➖SULLIVAN, John Terence resignedsecretary
- 2017-08-08➖BENTON, David Trevor resigneddirector
- 2017-06-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-08-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-08-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-07-20➕SULLIVAN, John Terence appointedsecretary
- 2016-07-20➕SULLIVAN, John Terence appointeddirector
- 2016-07-20➕SULLIVAN, John Terence appointedsecretary
- 2016-06-06➖PRICE, Christopher John resignedsecretary
- 2016-06-06➖PRICE, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2013-02-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-01-01➖MARTIN, Christopher Peter resigneddirector
- 2011-03-25➕PRICE, Christopher John appointedsecretary
- 2011-03-24➖NEWTON, Roger resignedsecretary
- 2011-03-01➕PRICE, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2011-03-01➖TIMMINS, Richard Keith resigneddirector
- 2010-08-24➖HUDSON, Richard William Charles resigneddirector
- 2009-12-23➕NEWTON, Roger appointedsecretary
- 2009-12-23➖REED, Michael Geoffrey resignedsecretary
- 2009-12-18➖HODGSON, Richard resigneddirector
- 2009-12-18➕TIMMINS, Richard Keith appointeddirector
- 2009-10-01➕REED, Michael Geoffrey appointedsecretary
- 2009-09-30➖SPRAGUE, Philip Arthur resignedsecretary
- 2009-09-30➖SPRAGUE, Philip Arthur resigneddirector
- 2009-02-02➕HUDSON, Richard William Charles appointeddirector
- 2008-12-18➕HODGSON, Richard appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
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 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — 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 61. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- 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 2020-03-24
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2019-10-02: legacy
Group structure
Os Phoenix Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Os Phoenix Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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OUTSOURCING STRATEGIES 4 LIMITED
This company · 04840594
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Os Phoenix Bidco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 08/08/2017 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Outsourcing Strategies 3 Ltdceased 07/08/2017· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-07-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Kelsall House Stafford Court
Stafford Park 1
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 3BD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)
SULLIVAN, John Terence→
Activesecretary · appointed 2016-07-20
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COX, Paul Anthony→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2003-07-22
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SULLIVAN, John Terence→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2016-07-20
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NEWTON, Roger→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-12-23 · resigned 2011-03-24
PRICE, Christopher John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-03-25 · resigned 2016-06-06
REED, Michael Geoffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2009-12-23
SPRAGUE, Philip Arthur→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-07-22 · resigned 2009-09-30
SULLIVAN, John Terence→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-07-20 · resigned 2017-08-08
BENTON, David Trevor→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2003-07-22 · resigned 2017-08-08
HODGSON, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-12-18 · resigned 2009-12-18
HUDSON, Richard William Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2009-02-02 · resigned 2010-08-24
MARTIN, Christopher Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2003-07-22 · resigned 2012-01-01
NICOL, David→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2008-04-10 · resigned 2008-06-30
NYE, Martin John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2006-07-06 · resigned 2008-11-30
PRICE, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2016-06-06
SPRAGUE, Philip Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-07-22 · resigned 2009-09-30
TIMMINS, Richard Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2009-12-18 · resigned 2011-03-01
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Macquarie Euro Macquarie Euro Limited | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/12/2018 | 05/10/2019 | |
| satisfied | Macquarie Euro as Security Agent and Security Trustee for the Secured Parties Macquarie Euro Limited as Security Agent and Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 06/04/2018 | 05/10/2019 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 16/04/2008 | 28/02/2013 |
Recent filings (101 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2020-03-24
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2020-01-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2020-01-03
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-12-30
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2019-10-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2019-10-05
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2019-10-02
legacy
capital · SH20
2019-10-02
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2019-10-02
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2019-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-08-22
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2019-08-22
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2019-04-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2018-12-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2018-09-10