ACTON GATE NOMINEES (NO. 2) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
05072809 · ltd · incorporated 2004-03-15
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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Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed property-backed borrower — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 78). 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 22.1y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (50/100)

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 6 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
82 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
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Last 90 days
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Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-04-05
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2016-04-05
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2016-01-19
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2016-01-11
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2015-04-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2015-03-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2014-05-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2014-04-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2014-04-11
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  10. 2014-04-11
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    change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
    address · AD02
  11. 2013-08-06
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  12. 2013-05-21
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  13. 2013-04-22
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    JONES, William Quentin appointed
    secretary
  14. 2013-04-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2013-03-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-03-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2012-03-26
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    change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
    address · AD02
  18. 2012-03-26
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    move-registers-to-registered-office-company
    address · AD04
  19. 2012-02-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2011-06-01
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    change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
    address · AD02
  21. 2011-05-31
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  22. 2011-04-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2010-12-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2010-08-24
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    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  25. 2010-08-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2010-08-03
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    gazette-notice-compulsary
    gazette · GAZ1
  27. 2010-04-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2009-03-18
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    LAURENCE, Mark Aubrey Seymour resigned
    director
  29. 2007-09-30
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    GREENWOOD, Patrick John Aberneithy appointed
    secretary
  30. 2007-09-30
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    BAMFORD, Patrick Martyn resigned
    secretary
  31. 2006-02-21
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Capita Trust Company Limited (As Security Agent of the Other Finance Parties)
  32. 2005-08-31
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    BIRCH, Michael Philip resigned
    director
  33. 2004-07-09
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: N M Rothschild & Sons Limited in Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Lenders
  34. 2004-05-28
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Nm Rothschild & Sons Limited as Agent and Security Agent for the Lenders and as Arranger of Thefacility and the Lenders
  35. 2004-05-27
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    SMEE, Roger Guy appointed
    director
  36. 2004-05-27
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    BAMFORD, Patrick Martyn appointed
    secretary
  37. 2004-05-27
    ➖
    PATEL, Sunil resigned
    secretary
  38. 2004-05-27
    ➕
    BIRCH, Michael Philip appointed
    director
  39. 2004-05-27
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    CULWICK, Ian Michael resigned
    director
  40. 2004-05-27
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    ELLINTHORPE, Bryan resigned
    director
  41. 2004-05-27
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    LAURENCE, Mark Aubrey Seymour appointed
    director
  42. 2004-05-27
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    WOOD, Jonathan Caller resigned
    director
  43. 2004-04-19
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    PATEL, Sunil appointed
    secretary
  44. 2004-04-19
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    SISEC LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  45. 2004-04-19
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    CULWICK, Ian Michael appointed
    director
  46. 2004-04-19
    ➕
    ELLINTHORPE, Bryan appointed
    director
  47. 2004-04-19
    ➕
    WOOD, Jonathan Caller appointed
    director
  48. 2004-04-19
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    LOVITING LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  49. 2004-04-19
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    SERJEANTS' INN NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  50. 2004-03-15
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    Company incorporated
    As ACTON GATE NOMINEES (NO. 2) LIMITED
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Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 78 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

100/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 78 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • 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 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
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-04-05

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-03-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

Chisbridge Farm Chisbridge Lane
Frieth Road
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2HS

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)

GREENWOOD, Patrick John Aberneithy→
secretary · appointed 2007-09-30
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Active
JONES, William Quentin→
secretary · appointed 2013-04-22
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Active
SMEE, Roger Guy→
director · ~78y · appointed 2004-05-27
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Active
BAMFORD, Patrick Martyn→
secretary · appointed 2004-05-27 · resigned 2007-09-30
Resigned
PATEL, Sunil→
secretary · appointed 2004-04-19 · resigned 2004-05-27
Resigned
SISEC LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-03-15 · resigned 2004-04-19
Resigned
BIRCH, Michael Philip→
director · ~68y · appointed 2004-05-27 · resigned 2005-08-31
Resigned
CULWICK, Ian Michael→
director · ~76y · appointed 2004-04-19 · resigned 2004-05-27
Resigned
ELLINTHORPE, Bryan→
director · ~78y · appointed 2004-04-19 · resigned 2004-05-27
Resigned
LAURENCE, Mark Aubrey Seymour→
director · ~58y · appointed 2004-05-27 · resigned 2009-03-18
Resigned
WOOD, Jonathan Caller→
director · ~75y · appointed 2004-04-19 · resigned 2004-05-27
Resigned
LOVITING LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-03-15 · resigned 2004-04-19
Resigned
SERJEANTS' INN NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-03-15 · resigned 2004-04-19
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Capita Trust Company (As Security Agent of the Other Finance Parties)
Capita Trust Company Limited (As Security Agent of the Other Finance Parties)
Debenture1 property21/02/2006—
outstanding
N M Rothschild & Sons in Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Lenders
N M Rothschild & Sons Limited in Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Lenders
Debenture1 property09/07/2004—
outstanding
Nm Rothschild & Sons as Agent and Security Agent for the Lenders and as Arranger of Thefacility and the Lenders
Nm Rothschild & Sons Limited as Agent and Security Agent for the Lenders and as Arranger of Thefacility and the Lenders
Debenture1 property28/05/2004—
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Recent filings (82 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-04-05
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-01-19
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-01-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-04-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-03-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-05-02
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-04-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2014-04-11
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
address · AD02
2014-04-11
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-08-06
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2013-05-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-04-17
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-20
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-03-26
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
address · AD02
2012-03-26