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05062317 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2004-03-03
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 22.0y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of business and employers membership organisations
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 77). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · oldest 22.0y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
39 officers (3 active, 39 linked, 38 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
139 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (105 events)Click to expand
- 2015-04-07📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2015-04-07🏁Company dissolved
- 2014-12-23📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2014-12-13📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2014-05-21📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-listannual-return · AR01
- 2013-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2013-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-06-04📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2013-03-25➖EARLS, John resigneddirector
- 2013-03-25➖ELLIS, Simon Charles resigneddirector
- 2013-03-25➖MATTHEWS, Trevor John resigneddirector
- 2013-03-25➖MCLAUGHLIN, Ian Michael Brian resigneddirector
- 2013-03-25➖WASTCOAT, Richard Carleton resigneddirector
- 2013-03-13📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-listannual-return · AR01
- 2012-12-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2012-12-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2012-12-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2012-11-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2012-11-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2012-11-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2012-11-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2012-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2012-09-17➖BROWN, Bernadette resigneddirector
- 2012-09-17➖CLARK, Adrian Paul resigneddirector
- 2012-09-17➕MCLAUGHLIN, Ian Michael Brian appointeddirector
- 2012-07-12➖HUBBARD, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2012-06-26➖KNIGHT, Angela Ann resigneddirector
- 2012-06-21➖MATHESON, Leslie Durno resigneddirector
- 2012-04-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-listannual-return · AR01
- 2012-01-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2012-01-27📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2012-01-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2012-01-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2011-11-28➖MARR, George Gareth Gordon resigneddirector
- 2011-07-25➖VINE LOTT, Anthony Keith resigneddirector
- 2011-03-18➕ELLIS, Simon Charles appointeddirector
- 2011-03-18➕MATHESON, Leslie Durno appointeddirector
- 2011-01-26🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2011-01-17🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Abi (Premises) Limited
- 2010-09-15➕HUBBARD, Peter John appointeddirector
- 2010-07-22➖GILL, John Easton resigneddirector
- 2010-07-21➖TINER, John Ivan resigneddirector
- 2010-05-24➖GODFREY, Michael Stephen resigneddirector
- 2010-05-24➖LEGG, Timothy David resigneddirector
- 2010-05-24➖LEIGHTON, Robert Smith resigneddirector
- 2010-05-24➖WATERS, Daniel Flynn resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 105 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
89/100
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 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 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
1 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-04-07
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| 55 CAMBRIDGE GROVE LIMITED→ 04908181 · est 2003 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 22y | — | — |
| 88 GLOUCESTER AVENUE LTD→ 10342554 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 91 LEONARD ST MANAGEMENT LTD→ 13793766 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 96 CLUB LIMITED→ 07222981 · est 2010 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 16y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2004-03-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC94110 — Activities of business and employers membership organisations
Registered office
Fifth Floor 10 St Bride Street
London
EC4A 4AD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 36 resigned)
GD SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-03-03
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BOYLE, Paul Vincent→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2008-08-18
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NELSON, Brendan Robert→
Activedirector · ~77y · appointed 2008-08-18
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BERNAU, Stuart David Murray→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2004-03-17 · resigned 2008-02-21
BERRIMAN, Paul Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-03-17 · resigned 2005-08-18
BROWN, Bernadette→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2009-09-22 · resigned 2012-09-17
CAMPBELL, Marcia Dominic→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-03-17 · resigned 2008-12-04
CLARK, Adrian Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-09-22 · resigned 2012-09-17
CORR, Daniel Anthony, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2007-02-08 · resigned 2008-12-04
COUZENS, Michael Alastair→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2004-03-22 · resigned 2005-01-18
EARLS, John→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-09-01 · resigned 2013-03-25
ELLIS, Simon Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2011-03-18 · resigned 2013-03-25
GILL, John Easton→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2009-02-26 · resigned 2010-07-22
GITTINGS, David Howard, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-03-17 · resigned 2010-05-01
GODFREY, Michael Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-05-01 · resigned 2010-05-24
HAHN, Tracey Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-05-02 · resigned 2010-05-01
HOWARD, David Howarth Seymour, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2004-03-17 · resigned 2007-02-08
HUBBARD, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2010-09-15 · resigned 2012-07-12
JACKS, Digby Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2004-03-17 · resigned 2005-09-01
KENMIR, David Forbes→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-06-24 · resigned 2007-02-08
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Abi (Premises) Abi (Premises) Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 17/01/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Abi (Premises) Abi (Premises) Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 10/06/2004 | 26/01/2011 |
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Recent filings (139 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2015-04-07
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2014-12-23
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2014-12-13
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2014-05-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2013-09-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-06-04
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2013-06-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2012-12-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2012-12-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2012-12-21