BRAND EVENTS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04928306 · ltd · incorporated 2003-10-10
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of exhibition and fair organisers
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (67/100, director aged 62). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 21.5y
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 21.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (1 active, 18 linked, 12 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
130 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
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 (76 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-19⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2025-11-19🏁Company dissolved
- 2025-08-19⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ14
- 2025-07-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2025-07-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-removal-of-liquidator-by-courtinsolvency · LIQ10
- 2025-03-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-removal-of-liquidator-by-courtinsolvency · LIQ10
- 2025-03-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2024-09-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2023-08-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-08-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · LIQ02
- 2023-08-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2023-08-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-03-24📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2023-03-22📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2023-03-07📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2022-12-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-03➖PHILLIPS, Justin Myles Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2021-12-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-05-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-05-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-04-27➖SOAR, Phil William resigneddirector
- 2019-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-16➖LEVENE, Neil James resigneddirector
- 2019-01-21➖COOKE-PRIEST, James Robin resigneddirector
- 2018-06-01➖HANRAHAN-SOAR, Alexander Oliver resigneddirector
- 2017-05-08➕HANRAHAN-SOAR, Alexander Oliver appointeddirector
- 2017-05-08➕PHILLIPS, Justin Myles Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2017-05-08➕SOAR, Phil William appointeddirector
- 2016-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2016-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2016-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2016-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-05-29➖WILDERSPIN, Mark resignedsecretary
- 2015-05-29➖WILDERSPIN, Mark Paul resigneddirector
- 2013-10-07🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Ingenious Media Active Capital Limited
- 2013-09-05🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2013-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2013-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2013-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2013-01-31➖CLARK, Justin resigneddirector
- 2012-12-22🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2011-12-02🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Taste Xmas Live Limited
- 2011-11-07🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-05-31➕COOKE-PRIEST, James Robin appointeddirector
- 2011-05-31➖EVANS, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2011-05-31➕LEVENE, Neil James appointeddirector
- 2010-09-03🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Opulent Events Limited
- 2010-03-31🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Ingenious Media Active Capital Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 76 events
Owner dependency
93/100
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 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
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 62. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 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 · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2025-11-19
9 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-11-19: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2025-08-19: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-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
Brand Events Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Brand Events Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BRAND EVENTS LIMITED
This company · 04928306
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brand Events Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Christopher Paul Hughesceased 06/04/2016· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-10-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82301 — Activities of exhibition and fair organisers
Registered office
6th Floor, Bank House
Cherry Street
Birmingham
B2 5AL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2020-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2022-10-10
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
HUGHES, Christopher Paul→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2003-12-15
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BRUCE-MORGAN, Torsten Morris Tomas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-10-10 · resigned 2009-09-25
LOWERY, Philip David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-05-31 · resigned 2007-10-10
MEADLEY, Nicola Joy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-12-15 · resigned 2006-05-31
WILDERSPIN, Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-09-25 · resigned 2015-05-29
EVERSECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-10-10 · resigned 2003-12-15
BRUCE-MORGAN, Torsten Morris Tomas→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-10-10 · resigned 2009-09-25
CLARK, Justin→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2006-10-03 · resigned 2013-01-31
COOKE-PRIEST, James Robin→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2011-05-31 · resigned 2019-01-21
COPLEY SMITH, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2004-02-11 · resigned 2004-02-11
EVANS, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-04-09 · resigned 2011-05-31
HANRAHAN-SOAR, Alexander Oliver→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2017-05-08 · resigned 2018-06-01
LEVENE, Neil James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2011-05-31 · resigned 2019-07-16
MEADLEY, Nicola Joy→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2003-12-15 · resigned 2009-04-06
PHILLIPS, Justin Myles Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2017-05-08 · resigned 2022-11-03
SOAR, Phil William→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2017-05-08 · resigned 2020-04-27
WILDERSPIN, Mark Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-09-25 · resigned 2015-05-29
EVERDIRECTOR LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-10-10 · resigned 2003-12-15
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Ingenious Media Active Capital Ingenious Media Active Capital Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 07/10/2013 | 04/03/2016 | |
| satisfied | Taste Xmas Live Taste Xmas Live Limited | Deed of charge | 1 property | 02/12/2011 | 05/02/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 07/11/2011 | 04/03/2016 | |
| satisfied | Opulent Events Opulent Events Limited | Equitable mortgage of shares | 1 property | 03/09/2010 | 22/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | Ingenious Media Active Capital Ingenious Media Active Capital Limited | Security agreement | 1 property | 31/03/2010 | 04/03/2016 | |
| satisfied | Taste Xmas Live Taste Xmas Live Limited | Deed of charge | 1 property | 27/10/2009 | 05/02/2013 | |
| satisfied | Brand Events Live Brand Events Live Limited | Deed of charge | 1 property | 17/04/2009 | 05/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Taste Xmas Live Taste Xmas Live Limited | Deed of charge | 1 property | 08/09/2008 | 05/02/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 18/12/2004 | 04/03/2016 |
Recent filings (130 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2025-11-19
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ14
2025-08-19
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2025-07-28
liquidation-voluntary-removal-of-liquidator-by-court
insolvency · LIQ10
2025-07-28
liquidation-voluntary-removal-of-liquidator-by-court
insolvency · LIQ10
2025-03-13
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2025-03-13
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-09-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-08-15
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · LIQ02
2023-08-15
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2023-08-15
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-08-15
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2023-03-24
dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
2023-03-22
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2023-03-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-10