BAIN, MORRISON & COMPANY LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC025269 · ltd · incorporated 1947-04-07
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 47.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
52/100
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 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 (58/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · oldest 47.6y

85/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 47.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (2 active, 16 linked, 14 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
146 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth 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
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 gazette
Last 180 days
8
filings
  • • 2 gazette
  • • 2 capital
  • • 1 dissolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-03-17
    📄
    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2026-03-17
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2025-12-30
    📄
    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2025-12-18
    📄
    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2025-12-16
    📄
    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  6. 2025-12-16
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  7. 2025-12-16
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  8. 2025-12-16
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  9. 2025-12-03
    📄
    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  10. 2025-07-11
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2024-11-08
    📄
    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  12. 2024-09-19
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  13. 2024-08-29
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2023-07-06
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  15. 2023-07-06
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2023-06-30
    ➖
    SOWTON, Jonathon Paul resigned
    director
  17. 2023-06-27
    ➕
    SOCKETT, Martin John, Mr. appointed
    director
  18. 2023-06-21
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  19. 2022-10-04
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2021-10-01
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2021-03-05
    📄
    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  22. 2020-10-07
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2014-06-18
    ➖
    O'DONOVAN, Colin resigned
    director
  24. 2013-09-09
    ➕
    O'DONOVAN, Colin appointed
    director
  25. 2013-09-09
    ➖
    O'DONOVAN, Colin resigned
    director
  26. 2013-09-09
    ➕
    O'DONOVAN, Colin appointed
    director
  27. 2013-09-09
    ➖
    O'NUALLAIN, Colm resigned
    director
  28. 2011-12-31
    ➖
    MARTIN, Leo James resigned
    director
  29. 2011-09-30
    ➖
    MIDDLETON, Kevin Paul resigned
    director
  30. 2011-01-18
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  31. 2010-12-23
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  32. 2010-12-13
    ➕
    GRAFTON GROUP SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  33. 2010-12-13
    ➖
    HAY, Joan-Kareen resigned
    secretary
  34. 2010-12-13
    ➖
    HAY, Joan-Kareen resigned
    director
  35. 2010-12-13
    ➖
    HAY, John resigned
    director
  36. 2010-12-13
    ➕
    MARTIN, Leo James appointed
    director
  37. 2010-12-13
    ➕
    MIDDLETON, Kevin Paul appointed
    director
  38. 2010-12-13
    ➕
    O'NUALLAIN, Colm appointed
    director
  39. 2010-12-13
    ➕
    SOWTON, Jonathon Paul appointed
    director
  40. 2006-12-12
    ➕
    HAY, John appointed
    director
  41. 2006-12-12
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Linda Joan Christine resigned
    director
  42. 2006-12-12
    ➖
    MCIVER O.B.E, Malcolm resigned
    director
  43. 2006-12-12
    ➖
    MORRISON, Adrian Ferguson resigned
    director
  44. 2006-12-12
    ➖
    MORRISON, Anthony Philip resigned
    director
  45. 2006-12-11
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  46. 2003-05-01
    ➕
    MCIVER O.B.E, Malcolm appointed
    director
  47. 2002-02-06
    ➖
    MORRISON, Catherine Macleod resigned
    director
  48. 1978-10-25
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  49. 1947-04-07
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As BAIN, MORRISON & COMPANY LIMITED

Owner dependency

75/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

45/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.

Red flags

2 high ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2026-03-17

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

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

Evidence: 2025-12-16: legacy

Group structure

Grafton Group (Uk) Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Grafton Group (Uk) Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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BAIN, MORRISON & COMPANY LIMITED
This company · SC025269

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
Grafton Group (Uk) Plc
Corporate entity
75–100%
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
Incorporated1947-04-07
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Willow House Kestrel View
Strathclyde Business Park
Bellshill
ML4 3PB
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2025-06-30

Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)

GRAFTON GROUP SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2010-12-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SOCKETT, Martin John, Mr.→
director · ~50y · appointed 2023-06-27
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HAY, Joan-Kareen→
secretary · resigned 2010-12-13
Resigned
HAY, Joan-Kareen→
director · ~61y · resigned 2010-12-13
Resigned
HAY, John→
director · ~62y · appointed 2006-12-12 · resigned 2010-12-13
Resigned
MACLEOD, Linda Joan Christine→
director · ~64y · resigned 2006-12-12
Resigned
MARTIN, Leo James→
director · ~75y · appointed 2010-12-13 · resigned 2011-12-31
Resigned
MCIVER O.B.E, Malcolm→
director · ~91y · appointed 2003-05-01 · resigned 2006-12-12
Resigned
MIDDLETON, Kevin Paul→
director · ~70y · appointed 2010-12-13 · resigned 2011-09-30
Resigned
MORRISON, Adrian Ferguson→
director · ~85y · resigned 2006-12-12
Resigned
MORRISON, Anthony Philip→
director · ~83y · resigned 2006-12-12
Resigned
MORRISON, Catherine Macleod→
director · ~96y · resigned 2002-02-06
Resigned
O'DONOVAN, Colin→
director · ~52y · appointed 2013-09-09 · resigned 2013-09-09
Resigned
O'DONOVAN, Colin→
director · ~52y · appointed 2013-09-09 · resigned 2014-06-18
Resigned
O'NUALLAIN, Colm→
director · ~72y · appointed 2010-12-13 · resigned 2013-09-09
Resigned
SOWTON, Jonathon Paul→
director · ~64y · appointed 2010-12-13 · resigned 2023-06-30
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property11/12/200623/12/2010
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Standard security1 property25/10/197818/01/2011

Recent filings (146 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2026-03-17
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2025-12-30
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2025-12-18
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-12-16
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-12-16
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-12-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-12-16
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-12-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-05
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2024-11-08
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-09-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-08-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-14