REDWING ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
06179531 · ltd · incorporated 2007-03-22
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
49/100
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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 unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 62). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 19.1y
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 19.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (2 active, 21 linked, 16 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
131 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
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 (84 events)Click to expand
- 2025-05-17⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2025-05-17🏁Company dissolved
- 2025-02-17⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2024-11-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2023-11-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2022-10-07📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-10-07⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2022-10-07⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2022-10-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-10-07📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2022-10-07📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2022-04-27📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-04-14📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-04-14📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-04-14⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-04-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-04-13📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-02-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-01-28➕PLAATERUD, Lars Petter appointeddirector
- 2022-01-28➖SEMERCIYAN, Simla resigneddirector
- 2021-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-01-31➖BROWN, Ian Richard resignedsecretary
- 2019-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-05-31➖CHAMBERS, Michael resigneddirector
- 2018-05-01➕SEMERCIYAN, Simla appointeddirector
- 2018-04-30➕BROWN, Ian Richard appointedsecretary
- 2018-04-30➖JUBB, David Anthony resignedsecretary
- 2016-03-31➖MARSDEN, Richard William resigneddirector
- 2015-08-03➕ASHLEY, David James appointeddirector
- 2015-08-03➖ALI, Masroor resignedsecretary
- 2015-08-03➕JUBB, David Anthony appointedsecretary
- 2015-08-03➖ALI, Masroor resigneddirector
- 2015-08-03➕CHAMBERS, Michael appointeddirector
- 2015-08-03➖HERNDON, Philip Todd resigneddirector
- 2013-11-15➖GATES, Bradley resigneddirector
- 2013-04-01➕HERNDON, Philip Todd appointeddirector
- 2013-04-01➕MARSDEN, Richard William appointeddirector
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2012-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 84 events
Owner dependency
66/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
61/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 19 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2025-05-17
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-05-17: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2025-02-17: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
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
Redwing Holdings 2 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Redwing Holdings 2 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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REDWING ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
This company · 06179531
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Redwing Holdings 2 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
Incorporated2007-03-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2020-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2022-03-22
Officers (0 active · 19 resigned)
ASHLEY, David James→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-08-03
View their other companies + combined net worth →
PLAATERUD, Lars Petter→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2022-01-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ALI, Masroor→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-14 · resigned 2015-08-03
BROWN, Ian Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-04-30 · resigned 2020-01-31
JUBB, David Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-08-03 · resigned 2018-04-30
MOBERLY, Andrew John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-05-23 · resigned 2008-01-14
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-03-22 · resigned 2007-05-23
ALI, Masroor→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-01-19 · resigned 2015-08-03
BINFIELD, Paul Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2008-01-14 · resigned 2010-06-30
CHAMBERS, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2015-08-03 · resigned 2018-05-31
GATES, Bradley→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2012-01-18 · resigned 2013-11-15
HAGG, Mikael→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2011-01-01 · resigned 2012-01-18
HERNDON, Philip Todd→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2015-08-03
JOHANSSON, Mikael Hans Rune→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2009-09-01 · resigned 2012-01-19
MARSDEN, Richard William→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2016-03-31
MERCER, Brian John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-03-22 · resigned 2009-09-01
PETTERSSON, Anders→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2010-04-01 · resigned 2012-01-19
RHYS WILLIAMS, Gareth Arthur Ludovic Emrys, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-12-01 · resigned 2010-03-23
SEMERCIYAN, Simla→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2018-05-01 · resigned 2022-01-28
STOESSER, Nils Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2009-09-01 · resigned 2012-01-19
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (As Security Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 14/06/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (Loan Note Guarantee Issuing Bank) | Charge over accounts | 1 property | 14/06/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture creating fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 02/05/2007 | 20/01/2012 |
Recent filings (131 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2025-05-17
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2025-02-17
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-11-15
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2023-11-14
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-10-07
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2022-10-07
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2022-10-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-10-07
move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-address
address · AD03
2022-10-07
change-sail-address-company-with-new-address
address · AD02
2022-10-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-04-27
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-04-14
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-04-14
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-04-14
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-04-14