HI-TRUCKS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
05916475 · ltd · incorporated 2006-08-25
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 15.9y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 61). 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 (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 15.9y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 15.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (1 active, 13 linked, 9 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
60 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 (52 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-11-20
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-11-20
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-09-04
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2018-08-28
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-06-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2018-05-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2018-05-10
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  8. 2018-05-03
    ➖
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard resigned
    secretary
  9. 2018-05-03
    ➖
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard resigned
    director
  10. 2017-08-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2017-08-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  12. 2017-06-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2016-07-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2015-08-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2015-06-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2014-08-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2014-07-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2014-01-22
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  19. 2014-01-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  20. 2013-09-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2013-06-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-11-12
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  23. 2012-09-03
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2012-05-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2011-09-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  26. 2011-09-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2010-07-30
    ➕
    CRONIN, Martin James appointed
    director
  28. 2010-07-30
    ➕
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard appointed
    secretary
  29. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    MASON, Ian James resigned
    secretary
  30. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    BACHELOR, David Michael resigned
    director
  31. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    BAKER, Mark Charles resigned
    director
  32. 2010-07-30
    ➕
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  33. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    FRANKHAM, John Samuel resigned
    director
  34. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    MASON, Ian James resigned
    director
  35. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    MASON, James Bryan resigned
    director
  36. 2010-07-30
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (The "Lender")
  37. 2010-07-30
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Crossroads Group Limited
  38. 2008-12-31
    ➖
    GOODE, John Frederick resigned
    director
  39. 2008-06-12
    ➖
    BACHELOR, Brian Edward resigned
    director
  40. 2006-08-25
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As HI-TRUCKS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
  41. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    MASON, Ian James appointed
    secretary
  42. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    WATERLOW SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  43. 2006-08-25
    ➖
    WATERLOW SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  44. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    BACHELOR, Brian Edward appointed
    director
  45. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    BACHELOR, David Michael appointed
    director
  46. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    BAKER, Mark Charles appointed
    director
  47. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    FRANKHAM, John Samuel appointed
    director
  48. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    GOODE, John Frederick appointed
    director
  49. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    MASON, Ian James appointed
    director
  50. 2006-08-25
    ➕
    MASON, James Bryan appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events

Owner dependency

93/100
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 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

78/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 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.
  • 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 2018-11-20

Group structure

Hartshorne Motor Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Hartshorne Motor Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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HI-TRUCKS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
This company · 05916475

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Hartshorne Motor Services Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-08-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Crossroads Truck & Bus Limited Pheasant Drive
Birstall
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 9LR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 12 resigned)

CRONIN, Martin James→
director · ~61y · appointed 2010-07-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
secretary · appointed 2010-07-30 · resigned 2018-05-03
Resigned
MASON, Ian James→
secretary · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
WATERLOW SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2006-08-25
Resigned
BACHELOR, Brian Edward→
director · ~63y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2008-06-12
Resigned
BACHELOR, David Michael→
director · ~72y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
BAKER, Mark Charles→
director · ~73y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
director · ~70y · appointed 2010-07-30 · resigned 2018-05-03
Resigned
FRANKHAM, John Samuel→
director · ~76y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
GOODE, John Frederick→
director · ~81y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2008-12-31
Resigned
MASON, Ian James→
director · ~67y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
MASON, James Bryan→
director · ~97y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
WATERLOW NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2006-08-25
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC (The "Lender")
Debenture1 property30/07/2010—
satisfied
Crossroads Group
Crossroads Group Limited
Debenture1 property30/07/201022/01/2014
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Recent filings (60 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-11-20
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-09-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-08-28
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-06-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-05-10
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2018-05-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-09-08
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-08-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-08-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-09-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-07-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-06-29