PAVILION LEISURE PLC
Opportunity 34/100 (pass), bankability 0/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 79). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (80/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 44.9y
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 44.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (48/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (54 events)Click to expand
- 2016-02-09📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2000-09-05⚠️liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotlandinsolvency · 3(Scot)
- 1998-03-31⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotlandinsolvency · 3.2(Scot)
- 1997-06-03⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotlandinsolvency · 3.2(Scot)
- 1996-05-21⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotlandinsolvency · 3.2(Scot)
- 1995-05-10⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotlandinsolvency · 3.2(Scot)
- 1994-11-16⚠️legacyinsolvency · SPEC PEN
- 1994-10-26📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 1994-10-26📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 1994-10-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotlandinsolvency · 3.2(Scot)
- 1994-09-15⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotlandinsolvency · 3.2(Scot)
- 1994-09-15📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 1991-11-06📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1991-10-26➖PORTER, Michael Charles resigneddirector
- 1991-04-22📍legacyaddress · 287
- 1991-03-28⚠️liquidation-receiver-appointment-of-receiver-scotlandinsolvency · 1(Scot)
- 1991-03-12📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1991-03-08➖EYLES, Peter George resigneddirector
- 1990-11-06📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1990-10-31📄legacyaccounts · 225(1)
- 1990-09-21➕FITZPATRICK, Dermot Christopher Augustine appointeddirector
- 1990-09-21➖CANNING-JONES, Anthony David resigneddirector
- 1990-09-21➕EYLES, Peter George appointeddirector
- 1990-09-21➖MARTIN, George Tincey Victor resigneddirector
- 1990-09-14📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1990-09-04➖BAILEY, John Edward resigneddirector
- 1990-08-21📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 1990-08-15📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 1990-08-08🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Allied Irish Banks PLC
- 1990-07-24📄legacyannual-return · 363
- 1990-05-17📄legacycapital · 88(2)R
- 1990-05-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-full-groupaccounts · AA
- 1990-04-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 1990-04-14➖BAILEY, John Edward resignedsecretary
- 1990-04-14➖BLUNDEN, Robin Frederick resigneddirector
- 1990-04-14➖FOWNES, Anthony Ernest Felix resigneddirector
- 1990-04-14➖IEVERS, Michael John Eyre resigneddirector
- 1990-04-14➖STOKES, David Allen resigneddirector
- 1990-04-14➖WATKINS, Michael resigneddirector
- 1989-07-28➖ONEIL, Sean Patrick resigneddirector
- 1989-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1989-04-20🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1989-03-20➖MCEWEN, Alastair Peter resigneddirector
- 1989-03-06🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Allied Irish Banks PLC
- 1989-03-06🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Allied Irish Banks PLC
- 1989-03-06🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1989-02-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1989-02-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1988-08-05➕BLUNDEN, Robin Frederick appointeddirector
- 1988-08-05➕MCEWEN, Alastair Peter appointeddirector
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 36 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 79 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 36 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 124 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high · 1 med · 1 lowStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2000-07-31
Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-08-22
Company is in a formal insolvency or administration process. Treat accordingly.
Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2000-09-05: liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotland; 1998-03-31: liquidation-receiver-receivers-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments-scotland
Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Allied Irish Banks Allied Irish Banks PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 08/08/1990 | — | |
| outstanding | Allied Irish Banks Allied Irish Banks PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 06/03/1989 | — | |
| outstanding | Allied Irish Banks Allied Irish Banks PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 06/03/1989 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 06/03/1989 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 20/02/1989 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 20/02/1989 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Standard security | 1 property | 31/07/1981 | 20/04/1989 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Standard security | 1 property | 16/06/1981 | 12/05/1989 |