PACIFIC DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
06535633 · ltd · incorporated 2008-03-17
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 18.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
55/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 68). 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
3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 18.2y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (2 active, 22 linked, 18 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
117 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
55/100Worth 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
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (72 events)Click to expand
- 2018-07-10📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-07-10🏁Company dissolved
- 2018-04-14📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2018-02-27📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2018-02-15📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2018-02-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2018-02-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2018-01-19📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2018-01-19📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2018-01-19⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2018-01-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-11-24📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-04-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-05-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-05-12📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2016-04-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-03-24➖HATHERLY, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2016-03-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-03-17📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2016-03-15➖SUMMERLY, Helen Amelia resigneddirector
- 2016-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-12-22➖ALLAN, George Mcbean resigneddirector
- 2015-10-22📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2015-10-22📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2015-10-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-10-07📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2015-10-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-09-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt Am Main as Security Trustee
- 2015-09-18➕JENSCH, Sylvia Anne appointeddirector
- 2015-09-18➕KONNING, Wilhelm Bernhard appointeddirector
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-09-03➖GONSZOR, Charles Patterson resigneddirector
- 2015-09-03➖LEACH, Timothy Alan Baylor resigneddirector
- 2015-09-03➖WILDING, Linda resigneddirector
- 2014-07-29➕GONSZOR, Charles Patterson appointeddirector
- 2014-07-29➖WALLACE, Neil Alan resigneddirector
- 2014-01-30➕SUMMERLY, Helen Amelia appointeddirector
- 2013-12-31➖COX, Paul Andrew resigneddirector
- 2013-07-10➖DAWSON, Leslie James resigneddirector
- 2012-12-13➖HICKS, Stephen John resignedsecretary
- 2012-12-13➕HATHERLY, Peter John appointeddirector
- 2012-12-13➖HICKS, Stephen John resigneddirector
- 2010-05-27➖MCKAY, Merrick resigneddirector
- 2010-05-27➕WALLACE, Neil Alan appointeddirector
- 2010-03-08➕ALLAN, George Mcbean appointeddirector
- 2009-11-02➖MORGAN, Catherine Lara resigneddirector
- 2009-04-20➖VONG, Serina resigneddirector
- 2009-03-26➕HICKS, Stephen John appointedsecretary
- 2009-03-26➕COX, Paul Andrew appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 72 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 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
71/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 18 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 2018-07-10
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2018-01-19: 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
Ada Pd Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ada Pd Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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PACIFIC DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 06535633
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ada Pd Uk 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
Incorporated2008-03-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Trinity Gardens
9-11 Bromham Road
Bedford
MK40 2BP
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 20 resigned)
JENSCH, Sylvia Anne→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-09-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
KONNING, Wilhelm Bernhard→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2015-09-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
HICKS, Stephen John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2012-12-13
OLSWANG COSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-03-17 · resigned 2008-03-28
ALLAN, George Mcbean→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2010-03-08 · resigned 2015-12-22
COX, Paul Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2013-12-31
DAWSON, Leslie James→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2013-07-10
GONSZOR, Charles Patterson→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2014-07-29 · resigned 2015-09-03
HATHERLY, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-12-13 · resigned 2016-03-24
HELDT, Stephan Hans Hubertus, Herr→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2009-02-26
HICKS, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2012-12-13
LEACH, Timothy Alan Baylor→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2015-09-03
MCKAY, Merrick→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-03-28 · resigned 2010-05-27
MORGAN, Catherine Lara→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-03-28 · resigned 2009-11-02
RUSH, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2008-09-23 · resigned 2009-03-26
SAMEK, Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2009-03-26
SUMMERLY, Helen Amelia→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2014-01-30 · resigned 2016-03-15
VONG, Serina→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2009-04-20
WALLACE, Neil Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2010-05-27 · resigned 2014-07-29
WILDING, Linda→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2015-09-03
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt Am Main as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/09/2015 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Mortgage over shares | 1 property | 02/04/2008 | 08/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/04/2008 | 08/09/2015 |
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Recent filings (117 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-07-10
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2018-04-14
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-03-19
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-02-27
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-02-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2018-02-08
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2018-02-08
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2018-01-19
legacy
capital · SH20
2018-01-19
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2018-01-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-01-19
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-04-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-03-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-05-17