VIKING MOORINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
05643451 · ltd · incorporated 2005-12-02
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
45/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 45/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 69). 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 (35/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 20.3y
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 20.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (3 active, 20 linked, 13 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
114 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
45/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
15
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
23
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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (85 events)Click to expand
- 2017-05-30📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2017-05-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2017-03-14📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2017-03-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-03-01📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2016-12-29📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2016-12-19📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2016-12-19⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2016-12-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-12-01➖GEMMELL, Nicholas James resigneddirector
- 2016-12-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-01-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-12-15📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-09-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-09-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-09-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-09-01➕DICK, John Landis appointeddirector
- 2015-09-01➖DE KONING, Jan resigneddirector
- 2015-09-01➕GEMMELL, Nicholas James appointeddirector
- 2015-03-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-12-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-11-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-11-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2014-11-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-11-02➖BAYLISS, William John resigneddirector
- 2014-10-31➖BANNISTER, Adrian John resigneddirector
- 2014-10-29➕DE KONING, Jan appointeddirector
- 2014-09-02📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2014-09-02📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2014-08-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-01-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-01-10📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2013-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2013-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2013-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2013-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2013-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2013-08-27➕GEMMELL, Nicholas James appointedsecretary
- 2013-08-27➕BRAATZ, Terrence Martin appointeddirector
- 2013-08-27➖PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-08-27➖GASKELL, James resigneddirector
- 2013-02-14➕BANNISTER, Adrian John appointeddirector
- 2013-02-14➕BAYLISS, William John appointeddirector
- 2013-02-14➖WANDL, Wolfgang resigneddirector
- 2012-10-29➖NILSEN, Petter resigneddirector
- 2012-02-01➕PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2011-12-17🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2011-12-17🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2011-12-17🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2011-12-09➖GASKELL, James resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 85 events
Owner dependency
73/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
74/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 20 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 1 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: 2017-05-31
Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-05-30
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2016-12-19: legacy
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
Venice Fundco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Venice Fundco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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VIKING MOORINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 05643451
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Venice Fundco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2005-12-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Unit 601 Axcess 10 Business Park
Bentley Road South
Darlaston
West Midlands
WS10 8LQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2017-05-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2015-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
GEMMELL, Nicholas James→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-08-27
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BRAATZ, Terrence Martin→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2013-08-27
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DICK, John Landis→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-09-01
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GASKELL, James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-07-06 · resigned 2011-12-09
GJESDAL, Even→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-09-24 · resigned 2010-07-06
LOERUP, Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-01-24 · resigned 2009-07-24
O'BRIEN, Janice→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-07-24 · resigned 2009-09-24
EVERSECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-12-02 · resigned 2006-01-24
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2012-02-01 · resigned 2013-08-27
BANNISTER, Adrian John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-02-14 · resigned 2014-10-31
BAYLISS, William John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-02-14 · resigned 2014-11-02
CURL, Stephen John, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2009-07-24
DE KONING, Jan→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2014-10-29 · resigned 2015-09-01
GASKELL, James→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2010-02-12 · resigned 2013-08-27
GEMMELL, Nicholas James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-09-01 · resigned 2016-12-01
NILSEN, Petter→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2012-10-29
RICHARDS, Catherine Allingham→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2009-07-24
SMALLBONE, Timothy→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-12-02 · resigned 2009-07-24
TAYLOR, Scott Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2006-01-24 · resigned 2009-11-15
WANDL, Wolfgang→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2009-07-24 · resigned 2013-02-14
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Investment Bank Holdings PLC | Bond and floating charge | 1 property | 08/12/2011 | 03/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Investment Bank Holdings PLC | Security agreement | 1 property | 08/12/2011 | 03/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Dnb Bank Asa | Bond and floating charge | 1 property | 07/12/2011 | 03/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Dnb Bank Asa (The Security Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 07/12/2011 | 03/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Investment Bank Holdings PLC | Security agreement | 1 property | 15/11/2010 | 03/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Inflexion Private Equity Partners (The "Security Trustee") Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (The "Security Trustee") | Debenture | 1 property | 15/11/2010 | 17/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The "Security Agent") | Debenture | 1 property | 24/07/2009 | 17/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Inflexion Private Equity Partnership (As Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Noteholders) the Security Trustee Inflexion Private Equity Partnership LLP (As Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Noteholders) the Security Trustee | Debenture | 1 property | 24/07/2009 | 17/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Inflexion Managers (As Security Trustee for the Noteholders) Inflexion Managers Limited (As Security Trustee for the Noteholders) | Debenture | 1 property | 24/01/2006 | 01/08/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Inter-company cross guarantee | 1 property | 24/01/2006 | 11/08/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/01/2006 | 11/08/2009 |
Recent filings (114 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-05-30
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-03-14
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-03-03
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-03-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-01-12
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2016-12-29
legacy
capital · SH20
2016-12-19
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2016-12-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-12-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-12-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-01-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-09-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-09-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-09-03