KVAERNER AMOD LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC086985 · ltd · incorporated 1984-03-07
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7499
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 74). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 42.0y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 42.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 19 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
115 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
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
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 (81 events)Click to expand
- 2016-01-26📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2016-01-26🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-11-10📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2007-06-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotlandinsolvency · 4.26(Scot)
- 2006-04-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2006-04-10⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotlandinsolvency · 4.9(Scot)
- 2006-04-07📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2005-04-29📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2004-10-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2004-04-19📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2003-10-28📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2003-10-28📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2003-10-28📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-10-28📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-10-10➕LAYCOCK, Rufus appointeddirector
- 2003-10-10➕WILLIAMS, Nigel Edward Oliver appointeddirector
- 2003-10-10➖BROWN, Ole Henrik resigneddirector
- 2003-10-10➖GIFSTAD, Walther resigneddirector
- 2003-04-28📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2003-03-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2003-02-10📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2003-02-10📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2003-02-10📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-02-10📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-01-16➕BROWN, Ole Henrik appointeddirector
- 2003-01-16➖CONVERY, Michael resigneddirector
- 2003-01-16➖CURRIE, Colin Edward resigneddirector
- 2003-01-16➕GIFSTAD, Walther appointeddirector
- 2002-12-02📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-10-28➖WILSON, Alan James Stark resigneddirector
- 2002-05-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2002-04-29📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2002-01-18📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-01-18📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2002-01-10➖BJORGAN, Jon Erling resigneddirector
- 2002-01-10➕CONVERY, Michael appointeddirector
- 2002-01-10➕WILSON, Alan James Stark appointeddirector
- 2001-11-20➕LAYCOCK, Rufus appointedsecretary
- 2001-11-20➖CURRIE, Colin Edward resignedsecretary
- 1996-08-09➖ORTEN, Arnfinn resigneddirector
- 1996-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1996-03-14➕BJORGAN, Jon Erling appointeddirector
- 1996-03-14➕CURRIE, Colin Edward appointeddirector
- 1996-03-14➖ENDRESEN, Edvin resigneddirector
- 1996-03-14➖KOLBJORNSEN, Thormod resigneddirector
- 1996-03-14➖MAIN, Michael Robert resigneddirector
- 1996-03-14➖MOWATT, George Alexander resigneddirector
- 1995-09-20➖CAMPBELL, Christina Margaret resigneddirector
- 1995-08-20➖FORSYTH, Donald Fraser resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
96/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 74 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 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 42 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-01-26
2 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2007-06-14: liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland; 2006-04-10: liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotland
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-03-07
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC7499 — SIC 7499
Registered office
C/O Baker Tilly
23 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2004-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)
Active
LAYCOCK, Rufus→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-10-10
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WILLIAMS, Nigel Edward Oliver→
Activedirector · ~74y · appointed 2003-10-10
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BALE, Baard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-10-22 · resigned 1993-12-06
CURRIE, Colin Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-12-06 · resigned 2001-11-20
IAIN SMITH & COMPANY→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · resigned 1993-10-22
BJORGAN, Jon Erling→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1996-03-14 · resigned 2002-01-10
BROWN, Ole Henrik→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-01-16 · resigned 2003-10-10
BUCHANAN, George→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1995-06-16
CAMPBELL, Christina Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1991-02-23 · resigned 1995-09-20
CONVERY, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2002-01-10 · resigned 2003-01-16
CURRIE, Colin Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1996-03-14 · resigned 2003-01-16
ENDRESEN, Edvin→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1993-10-22 · resigned 1996-03-14
EVANS, Malcolm Warwick→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · appointed 1989-03-01 · resigned 1993-10-22
FEVANG, Hans Jacob→
Resigneddirector · resigned 1990-05-24
FORSYTH, Donald Fraser→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · appointed 1993-10-22 · resigned 1995-08-20
GIFSTAD, Walther→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2003-01-16 · resigned 2003-10-10
KOLBJORNSEN, Thormod→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1993-10-22 · resigned 1996-03-14
MAIN, Michael Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1991-02-23 · resigned 1996-03-14
MARKLAND, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1991-02-23 · resigned 1993-10-22
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | European Partners in Capital Netherlands B V | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 11/03/1991 | 15/02/1994 | |
| outstanding | Brambledown a G | Floating charge | 1 property | 08/09/1987 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 06/09/1985 | 02/08/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 11/12/1984 | 15/03/1996 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Standard security | 1 property | 02/07/1984 | 19/08/1985 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Floating charge | 1 property | 22/05/1984 | 16/01/1985 |
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Recent filings (115 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2016-01-26
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2015-11-10
liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
2007-06-14
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2006-04-18
liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotland
insolvency · 4.9(Scot)
2006-04-10
legacy
address · 287
2006-04-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2005-10-10
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2005-04-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2004-10-22
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2004-04-19
legacy
officers · 288a
2003-10-28
legacy
officers · 288a
2003-10-28
legacy
officers · 288b
2003-10-28
legacy
officers · 288b
2003-10-28
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2003-04-28