ROME INVESTCO LTD

⚰️Wound downdissolved
08374006 · ltd · incorporated 2013-01-24
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 13.3y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 13.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (62/100)

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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (3 active, 8 linked, 8 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
55 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
70
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 (46 events)Click to expand
  1. 2022-06-28
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2022-06-28
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2022-02-15
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    dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
    dissolution · SOAS(A)
  4. 2022-01-04
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  5. 2021-12-15
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  6. 2021-11-26
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  7. 2021-11-26
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  8. 2021-11-26
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  9. 2021-11-26
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  10. 2021-11-25
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  11. 2021-11-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  12. 2021-11-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  13. 2021-11-17
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  14. 2021-11-17
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  15. 2021-11-12
    BRADSHAW, John Cody resigned
    director
  16. 2021-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2021-05-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2020-12-17
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  19. 2020-12-17
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
  20. 2020-12-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2020-12-01
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2020-11-30
    CHADWICK, Nicholas Mark appointed
    director
  23. 2020-11-30
    BROUGHTON, Sarah resigned
    director
  24. 2019-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2018-10-11
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  26. 2018-10-11
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  27. 2018-10-11
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  28. 2018-10-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  29. 2018-10-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  30. 2018-10-10
    🔒
    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
  31. 2018-09-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-group
    accounts · AA
  32. 2015-12-01
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Cbre Loan Servicing Limited
  33. 2015-01-21
    TOLLEY, Thomas Mark resigned
    director
  34. 2014-11-10
    BURRELL, James Alexander appointed
    director
  35. 2014-06-27
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  36. 2014-06-12
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Cbre Loan Servicing Limited
  37. 2014-03-31
    TROY, Anthony Gerard appointed
    director
  38. 2013-06-20
    COLKET, Kevin resigned
    director
  39. 2013-06-20
    MACPHERSON, Duncan Muir resigned
    director
  40. 2013-06-20
    TOLLEY, Thomas Mark appointed
    director
  41. 2013-02-27
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
  42. 2013-02-05
    BRADSHAW, John Cody appointed
    director
  43. 2013-02-05
    COLKET, Kevin appointed
    director
  44. 2013-01-24
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As ROME INVESTCO LTD
  45. 2013-01-24
    BROUGHTON, Sarah appointed
    director
  46. 2013-01-24
    MACPHERSON, Duncan Muir appointed
    director

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

63/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2022-06-28

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2021-11-26: legacy

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Rome Holdco Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Rome Holdco Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
ROME INVESTCO LTD
This company · 08374006

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
Rome Holdco Ltd
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated2013-01-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

The Inspire
Hornbeam Square West
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8PA

Filing status

Accounts
Next due:
Last made up to: 2020-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due:
Last:

Officers (0 active · 5 resigned)

BURRELL, James Alexander
director · ~52y · appointed 2014-11-10
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Active
CHADWICK, Nicholas Mark
director · ~45y · appointed 2020-11-30
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Active
TROY, Anthony Gerard
director · ~64y · appointed 2014-03-31
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Active
BRADSHAW, John Cody
director · ~48y · appointed 2013-02-05 · resigned 2021-11-12
Resigned
BROUGHTON, Sarah
director · ~50y · appointed 2013-01-24 · resigned 2020-11-30
Resigned
COLKET, Kevin
director · ~50y · appointed 2013-02-05 · resigned 2013-06-20
Resigned
MACPHERSON, Duncan Muir
director · ~50y · appointed 2013-01-24 · resigned 2013-06-20
Resigned
TOLLEY, Thomas Mark
director · ~48y · appointed 2013-06-20 · resigned 2015-01-21
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
A registered charge1 property17/12/202017/11/2021
satisfied
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
A registered charge10/10/201817/11/2021
satisfied
Cbre Loan Servicing
Cbre Loan Servicing Limited
A registered charge01/12/201511/10/2018
satisfied
Cbre Loan Servicing
Cbre Loan Servicing Limited
A registered charge12/06/201411/10/2018
satisfied
Citicorp Trustee Company
Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
Security agreement1 property27/02/201327/06/2014

Recent filings (55 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2022-06-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-02-15
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2022-02-15
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-01-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2021-12-15
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2021-11-26
legacy
capital · SH20
2021-11-26
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2021-11-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-11-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-11-25
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-11-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-11-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-05-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-26