OPEN AND DIRECT INSURANCE SERVICES (DUNGIVEN) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
NI021952 · ltd · incorporated 1988-09-27
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
55/100
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 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 58). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 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

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 34.2y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 34.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (53/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

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
28 officers (3 active, 28 linked, 21 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
165 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
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (86 events)Click to expand
  1. 2015-05-01
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2015-05-01
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-03-20
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  4. 2015-03-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  5. 2015-03-20
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  6. 2015-03-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2015-03-05
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2015-03-05
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2015-02-27
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    WILSON, Annabel Felicity appointed
    secretary
  10. 2015-02-27
    ➕
    TURNER, Allister Paul appointed
    director
  11. 2015-02-27
    ➖
    PLUMER, Christian Charles resigned
    secretary
  12. 2015-02-27
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    PLUMER, Christian Charles resigned
    director
  13. 2015-02-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2015-01-17
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    NORMAND, Gilles appointed
    director
  15. 2015-01-17
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    BARDET, Christophe Marie Fred resigned
    director
  16. 2015-01-09
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  17. 2014-12-22
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  18. 2014-10-10
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  19. 2014-07-22
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  20. 2014-07-22
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  21. 2014-07-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2014-07-22
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  23. 2014-07-17
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    capital · SH19
  24. 2014-07-17
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    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  25. 2014-07-10
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    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  26. 2014-07-10
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  27. 2014-07-10
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  28. 2014-07-08
    ➖
    DESRAY, Georges resigned
    secretary
  29. 2014-07-08
    ➕
    PLUMER, Christian Charles appointed
    secretary
  30. 2014-07-08
    ➖
    DESRAY, Georges resigned
    director
  31. 2014-07-08
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    PLUMER, Christian Charles appointed
    director
  32. 2014-01-08
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  33. 2013-09-25
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  34. 2013-01-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  35. 2012-10-22
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  36. 2012-09-24
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  37. 2012-05-31
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    DESRAY, Georges appointed
    secretary
  38. 2012-05-31
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    HARGREAVES, Sally Anne resigned
    secretary
  39. 2012-01-01
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    BARDET, Christophe Marie Fred appointed
    director
  40. 2012-01-01
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    BELLRINGER, Charles Albert John appointed
    director
  41. 2012-01-01
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    BELLRINGER, Charles Albert John resigned
    director
  42. 2012-01-01
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    CLARE, Anthony Peter resigned
    director
  43. 2012-01-01
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    DESRAY, Georges appointed
    director
  44. 2012-01-01
    ➖
    HALPIN, Peter Joseph resigned
    director
  45. 2009-01-08
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    CUGGY, Victoria Louise resigned
    secretary
  46. 2009-01-08
    ➕
    HARGREAVES, Sally Anne appointed
    secretary
  47. 2009-01-08
    ➕
    CLARE, Anthony Peter appointed
    director
  48. 2009-01-08
    ➕
    HALPIN, Peter Joseph appointed
    director
  49. 2009-01-08
    ➖
    MCEVOY, Colin Alexander resigned
    director
  50. 2009-01-08
    ➖
    POTTS, Nicholas resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material 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 58 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

61/100
Strong succession signal

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

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 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
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-05-01

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

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

Evidence: 2014-07-17: 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.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1988-09-27
Jurisdictionnorthern-ireland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

1 Regent Street
Newtownards
Co. Down
BT23 4AB

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 25 resigned)

WILSON, Annabel Felicity→
secretary · appointed 2015-02-27
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Active
NORMAND, Gilles→
director · ~58y · appointed 2015-01-17
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Active
TURNER, Allister Paul→
director · ~53y · appointed 2015-02-27
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Active
CUGGY, Victoria Louise→
secretary · appointed 2007-01-17 · resigned 2009-01-08
Resigned
DESRAY, Georges→
secretary · appointed 2012-05-31 · resigned 2014-07-08
Resigned
FARMER, Geoffrey Mark→
secretary · appointed 1988-09-27 · resigned 2007-01-17
Resigned
GRIFFIN, Steven Terrance Hunter→
secretary · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2008-11-03
Resigned
HARGREAVES, Sally Anne→
secretary · appointed 2009-01-08 · resigned 2012-05-31
Resigned
PLUMER, Christian Charles→
secretary · appointed 2014-07-08 · resigned 2015-02-27
Resigned
BARDET, Christophe Marie Fred→
director · ~62y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2015-01-17
Resigned
BELLRINGER, Charles Albert John→
director · ~72y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2012-01-01
Resigned
BRADY, Gareth Michael→
director · ~54y · appointed 2002-04-30 · resigned 2007-03-29
Resigned
CLARE, Anthony Peter→
director · ~58y · appointed 2009-01-08 · resigned 2012-01-01
Resigned
DESRAY, Georges→
director · ~58y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2014-07-08
Resigned
DOYLE, Joseph→
director · ~76y · appointed 2000-12-06 · resigned 2003-05-08
Resigned
ELLIOTT, Paul Andrew→
director · ~61y · appointed 2000-12-06 · resigned 2002-04-30
Resigned
FARMER, Geoffrey Mark→
director · ~56y · appointed 2003-04-02 · resigned 2007-01-17
Resigned
FARREN, Kieran→
director · ~71y · appointed 1988-09-27 · resigned 2000-12-06
Resigned
GALLAGHER, Daniel→
director · ~85y · appointed 1988-09-27 · resigned 2000-08-31
Resigned
HALPIN, Peter Joseph→
director · ~64y · appointed 2009-01-08 · resigned 2012-01-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Old Broad Street / Of Scotland / The Governor And
Mortgage or charge1 property30/04/200217/11/2008
satisfied
Viridian Group / BT9 5HT / 120 Malone Road
Viridian Group PLC / BT9 5HT / 120 Malone Road
Mortgage or charge1 property30/04/200225/10/2006
satisfied
Bank of Ireland
Mortgage or charge1 property27/03/199227/03/2002

Recent filings (165 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2015-05-01
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2015-03-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-03-20
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-03-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-03-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-03-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-03-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-02-02
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2015-01-09
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2014-12-22
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2014-10-10
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2014-07-22
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2014-07-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-07-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2014-07-22