RICHARD IRVIN FABRICATIONS LIMITED

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SC063804 · ltd · incorporated 1978-01-04
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and stalled — no momentum either way. Needs an approach trigger.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.

Last 180 days

No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.

🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
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 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 55/100. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 37.8y

45/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 37.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (0 active, 13 linked, 9 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
97 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
31
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
1
filing
  • • 1 miscellaneous
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (45 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-03-04
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    court-order
    miscellaneous · OC-DV
  2. 2023-04-04
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    gazette-dissolved-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ2
  3. 2023-01-03
    📄
    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  4. 2021-04-19
    📄
    court-order
    miscellaneous · OC-DV
  5. 2019-10-29
    📄
    gazette-dissolved-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ2
  6. 2019-08-13
    📄
    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  7. 2019-04-04
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2019-04-04
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  9. 2018-12-19
    ➖
    STILL, George Clark resigned
    secretary
  10. 2018-12-19
    ➖
    STILL, George Clark resigned
    director
  11. 2018-10-08
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2018-03-23
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  13. 2018-03-23
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  14. 2018-03-23
    📄
    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  15. 2018-03-23
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2018-01-12
    ➖
    MACLEAN, William Charles resigned
    secretary
  17. 2018-01-12
    ➕
    STILL, George Clark appointed
    secretary
  18. 2018-01-12
    ➖
    MACLEAN, William Charles resigned
    director
  19. 2018-01-12
    ➕
    STILL, George Clark appointed
    director
  20. 2017-10-02
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2016-09-26
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2015-10-08
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2015-09-28
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2014-11-21
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2014-09-25
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2014-01-08
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  27. 2013-11-06
    ➖
    LENNOX, Craig John resigned
    director
  28. 2013-10-30
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  29. 2013-09-25
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  30. 2012-10-01
    ➕
    LENNOX, Craig John appointed
    director
  31. 2012-09-30
    ➖
    MURDOCH, Joe resigned
    director
  32. 2012-01-01
    ➕
    MACLEAN, William Charles appointed
    secretary
  33. 2012-01-01
    ➕
    MACLEAN, William Charles appointed
    director
  34. 2011-12-31
    ➖
    FERGUSON, Eric Archibald resigned
    secretary
  35. 2011-12-31
    ➖
    FERGUSON, Eric Archibald resigned
    director
  36. 2010-04-01
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  37. 2005-06-10
    ➕
    MURDOCH, Joe appointed
    director
  38. 2005-06-10
    ➖
    TROUP, Stanley resigned
    director
  39. 1995-10-01
    ➖
    DAVIDSON, Ian resigned
    director
  40. 1995-10-01
    ➖
    SMITH, Dennis resigned
    director
  41. 1994-06-10
    ➖
    CRADOCK, John Whitby resigned
    director
  42. 1991-10-02
    ➖
    DEANS, James Matthew resigned
    director
  43. 1990-01-01
    ➕
    DAVIDSON, Ian appointed
    director
  44. 1988-10-13
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  45. 1978-01-04
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As RICHARD IRVIN FABRICATIONS LIMITED

Owner dependency

50/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

Succession & seller-readiness

40/100
Moderate signal

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

SIGNALS
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 49 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

3 high ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2019-09-30

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2019-10-19

No active directors on record
high

Company is active but has no current directors in the register. This is unusual and should be investigated.

Group structure

Richard Irvin & Sons Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Richard Irvin & Sons Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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RICHARD IRVIN FABRICATIONS LIMITED
This company · SC063804

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
Richard Irvin & Sons Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1978-01-04
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Irvin House Hareness Road
Altens Industrial Estate
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
AB12 3LE

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2019-09-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2019-10-19OVERDUE
Last: 2018-10-05

Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)

FERGUSON, Eric Archibald→
secretary · resigned 2011-12-31
Resigned
MACLEAN, William Charles→
secretary · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2018-01-12
Resigned
STILL, George Clark→
secretary · appointed 2018-01-12 · resigned 2018-12-19
Resigned
CRADOCK, John Whitby→
director · ~97y · resigned 1994-06-10
Resigned
DAVIDSON, Ian→
director · ~89y · appointed 1990-01-01 · resigned 1995-10-01
Resigned
DEANS, James Matthew→
director · resigned 1991-10-02
Resigned
FERGUSON, Eric Archibald→
director · ~76y · resigned 2011-12-31
Resigned
LENNOX, Craig John→
director · ~58y · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2013-11-06
Resigned
MACLEAN, William Charles→
director · ~60y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2018-01-12
Resigned
MURDOCH, Joe→
director · ~67y · appointed 2005-06-10 · resigned 2012-09-30
Resigned
SMITH, Dennis→
director · ~76y · resigned 1995-10-01
Resigned
STILL, George Clark→
director · ~58y · appointed 2018-01-12 · resigned 2018-12-19
Resigned
TROUP, Stanley→
director · ~80y · resigned 2005-06-10
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond and floating charge1 property13/10/198801/04/2010

Recent filings (97 total)

court-order
miscellaneous · OC-DV
2026-03-04
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2023-04-04
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2023-01-03
court-order
miscellaneous · OC-DV
2021-04-19
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2019-10-29
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2019-08-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-04-04
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2019-04-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-10-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-10-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-03-23
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2018-03-23
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2018-03-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-03-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-10-09