CESTCON REALISATIONS 2008 LIMITED
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04944406 · ltd · incorporated 2003-10-27
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒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 3663
Sector: Water supply & waste
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 2/100. 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: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (70/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 22.2y
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 22.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (5 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
58 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
25
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
15
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
- 2023-08-24📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2010-12-08⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2010-12-08🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-09-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-dateinsolvency · 2.35B
- 2010-09-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-09-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-dateinsolvency · 2.35B
- 2010-05-21⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2010-05-10⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-05-10⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2010-05-10⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2010-05-10⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-02-06⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2010-01-30⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-replacement-additional-administratorinsolvency · 2.40B
- 2010-01-30⚠️liquidation-in-administration-vacation-of-officeinsolvency · 2.39B
- 2009-10-07⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2009-10-05⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2009-05-09⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2008-12-17📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-12-03⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2008-12-03⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2008-10-22⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2008-10-08✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2008-08-07📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-08-02🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2008-07-28📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-07-28📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-07-28📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-07-26🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2008-07-26🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-07-26🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-05-15🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2007-07-09🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Gary John Fielding and Sally Anne Fielding
- 2006-02-24🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Ge Commercial Finance Limited
- 2006-02-24🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Ge Commercial Finance Limited
- 2005-08-26🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited
- 2005-04-08➖GREEN, Ryan Paul resigneddirector
- 2004-12-23🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Gary John Fielding and Sally Anne Fielding Trading as Gj and Sa Fielding Associates
- 2004-05-12➖PECK, Simon James resigneddirector
- 2004-03-01➕KAVANAGH, Eamon Anthony appointeddirector
- 2004-03-01➕GREEN, Ryan Paul appointeddirector
- 2004-02-27🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2004-02-27🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2004-02-24➕BECKETT, Stephen John appointeddirector
- 2004-02-24➕FIELDING, Sally Anne appointeddirector
- 2003-12-01➕DYER, Barrie Frederick appointeddirector
- 2003-12-01➖BUSINESSLEGAL SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-12-01➕PECK, Simon James appointeddirector
- 2003-12-01➖BUSINESSLEGAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2003-10-27🏢Company incorporatedAs CESTCON REALISATIONS 2008 LIMITED
- 2003-10-27➕BECKETT, Stephen John appointedsecretary
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Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 80 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- 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.
Red flags
3 high · 2 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2009-04-30
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-11-10
18 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-12-08: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-09-08: liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-10-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC3663 — SIC 3663
Registered office
PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP
Benson House 33 Wellington Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 4JP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2009-04-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2007-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2016-11-10OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (5 active · 4 resigned)
BECKETT, Stephen John→
Activesecretary · appointed 2003-10-27
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BECKETT, Stephen John→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2004-02-24
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DYER, Barrie Frederick→
Activedirector · ~80y · appointed 2003-12-01
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FIELDING, Sally Anne→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2004-02-24
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KAVANAGH, Eamon Anthony→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-03-01
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BUSINESSLEGAL SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-10-27 · resigned 2003-12-01
GREEN, Ryan Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2004-03-01 · resigned 2005-04-08
PECK, Simon James→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2003-12-01 · resigned 2004-05-12
BUSINESSLEGAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-10-27 · resigned 2003-12-01
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
4
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 15/05/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Gary John Fielding and Sally Anne Fielding | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 09/07/2007 | — | |
| satisfied | Ge Commercial Finance Ge Commercial Finance Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/02/2006 | 02/08/2008 | |
| outstanding | Ge Commercial Finance Ge Commercial Finance Limited | Composite all assets guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 24/02/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 26/08/2005 | 26/07/2008 | |
| outstanding | Gary John Fielding and Sally Anne Fielding Trading as Gj and Sa Fielding Associates | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 23/12/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/02/2004 | 26/07/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/02/2004 | 26/07/2008 |
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Recent filings (58 total)
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2023-08-24
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2010-12-08
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
insolvency · 2.35B
2010-09-08
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2010-09-08
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
insolvency · 2.35B
2010-09-08
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2010-05-21
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2010-05-10
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2010-05-10
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2010-05-10
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2010-05-10
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2010-02-06
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-replacement-additional-administrator
insolvency · 2.40B
2010-01-30
liquidation-in-administration-vacation-of-office
insolvency · 2.39B
2010-01-30
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2009-10-07
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2009-10-05