ATLAS CONVERTING (UK HOLDINGS) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
07393507 · ltd · incorporated 2010-09-30
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 15.6y 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: SIC 28960
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 68209Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
- 71121Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 67). 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 15.6y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 15.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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, 3 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
15 officers (2 active, 15 linked, 13 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
93 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 (58 events)Click to expand
- 2024-10-29📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2024-10-29🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-08-13📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2024-08-02📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2023-12-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-21➕JOHNSON, Alan Ingram appointeddirector
- 2022-11-21➕VOLLMER, Markus appointeddirector
- 2022-11-21➖BUSCH, Lutz resigneddirector
- 2022-11-21➖DARLINGTON, Stephen Jeffrey resigneddirector
- 2022-04-05📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-02-25➖REYNOLDS, David Carson resignedsecretary
- 2022-01-24📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-01-24📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-01-24⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-01-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-17📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2021-01-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-24📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2020-12-23📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2020-12-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-11-30➖BRAYCOTTON, Stanley Alan resigneddirector
- 2020-11-30➕BUSCH, Lutz appointeddirector
- 2020-11-30➖DARLINGTON, Alison resigneddirector
- 2020-11-30➖HOMEWOOD, Barrie Kent resigneddirector
- 2020-11-30➖JOHNSON, Alan Ingram resigneddirector
- 2020-11-30➖REYNOLDS, David Carson resigneddirector
- 2020-11-30➖WALKER, Thomas Riddell resigneddirector
- 2020-11-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-01-01➖JOHNSON, Wendy resigneddirector
- 2018-12-31➖BRAYCOTTON, Marlene resigneddirector
- 2018-05-17➕REYNOLDS, David Carson appointedsecretary
- 2018-05-17➕HOMEWOOD, Barrie Kent appointeddirector
- 2018-05-17➕REYNOLDS, David Carson appointeddirector
- 2018-03-29➖WALKER, Thomas Riddell resignedsecretary
- 2018-03-29➖WALKER, Anne resigneddirector
- 2014-04-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-03-02🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2012-01-01➕BRAYCOTTON, Marlene appointeddirector
- 2012-01-01➕DARLINGTON, Alison appointeddirector
- 2012-01-01➕JOHNSON, Wendy appointeddirector
- 2012-01-01➕WALKER, Anne appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 58 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 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. 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 16 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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 2024-10-29
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-01-24: 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
2b4e Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
2b4e Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ATLAS CONVERTING (UK HOLDINGS) LIMITED
This company · 07393507
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2b4e Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/11/2020 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2010-09-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC28960 — SIC 28960
Registered office
C/O Atlas Converting Equipment Limited Wolseley Road
Woburn Road Industrial Estate, Kempston
Bedford
MK42 7XT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2023-09-30
Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)
JOHNSON, Alan Ingram→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2022-11-21
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VOLLMER, Markus→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2022-11-21
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REYNOLDS, David Carson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-05-17 · resigned 2022-02-25
WALKER, Thomas Riddell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2018-03-29
BRAYCOTTON, Marlene→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2018-12-31
BRAYCOTTON, Stanley Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2020-11-30
BUSCH, Lutz→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2020-11-30 · resigned 2022-11-21
DARLINGTON, Alison→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2020-11-30
DARLINGTON, Stephen Jeffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2022-11-21
HOMEWOOD, Barrie Kent→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2018-05-17 · resigned 2020-11-30
JOHNSON, Alan Ingram→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2020-11-30
JOHNSON, Wendy→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2019-01-01
REYNOLDS, David Carson→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-05-17 · resigned 2020-11-30
WALKER, Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2018-03-29
WALKER, Thomas Riddell→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2020-11-30
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 02/03/2012 | 11/11/2020 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 19/12/2011 | 19/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | Bobst Group (UK Holdings) Bobst Group (UK Holdings) Limited | Charge over shares | 1 property | 25/10/2010 | 09/04/2014 |
Recent filings (93 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2024-10-29
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2024-08-13
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2024-08-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-05-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-11-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-11-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-11-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-11-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-11-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-04
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2022-04-05
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-01-24
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-01-24