VESUVIUS ZYALONS HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC090543 · ltd · incorporated 1984-11-14
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
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 70/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 15 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
146 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
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
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 (65 events)Click to expand
- 2021-03-16📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2021-03-16🏁Company dissolved
- 2020-12-22📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2020-12-16📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2020-12-07📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2020-12-07📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2020-12-07⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2020-12-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-07-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-06-25➕SHAH, Aashish Chimanlal appointeddirector
- 2019-11-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-10-31➖LAWSON, Ian James resigneddirector
- 2019-08-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-05-21➖UPCOTT, Simon Christopher resigneddirector
- 2018-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-11-10📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2017-11-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-11-01➕SMITH, Jennifer appointedsecretary
- 2017-11-01➖MURRAY, Dominic resignedsecretary
- 2017-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-05-04📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-namedocument-replacement · RP04AP01
- 2017-04-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-04-05➕LAWSON, Ian James appointeddirector
- 2016-12-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-12-21➖SIOW, Kim Fong resigneddirector
- 2016-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-05-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-04-29➕UPCOTT, Simon Christopher appointeddirector
- 2015-12-22📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2014-05-30➖KNOWLES, Henry James resignedsecretary
- 2014-05-30➕MURRAY, Dominic appointedsecretary
- 2014-03-31➖ELLISTON, Bryan Richard resigneddirector
- 2014-03-31➕SIOW, Kim Fong appointeddirector
- 2014-03-01➖FIRMAN, Angela June resignedsecretary
- 2014-03-01➕KNOWLES, Henry James appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-23➕KNOWLES, Henry James appointeddirector
- 2013-09-23➖MALTHOUSE, Richard Martin Hilary resigneddirector
- 2013-06-05➕FIRMAN, Angela June appointedsecretary
- 2013-06-05➖JENNINGS, Nicholas David De Burgh resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-21➖FELL, Rachel Sara resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-21➕JENNINGS, Nicholas David De Burgh appointedsecretary
- 2000-12-14➕FELL, Rachel Sara appointedsecretary
- 2000-12-14➖MCDONNALL, Glen Michael resignedsecretary
- 2000-12-14➕ELLISTON, Bryan Richard appointeddirector
- 2000-12-14➖MCDONNALL, Glen Michael resigneddirector
- 1995-10-31➖JACKSON, Michael resignedsecretary
- 1995-10-31➕MCDONNALL, Glen Michael appointedsecretary
- 1995-10-31➖JACKSON, Michael resigneddirector
- 1995-10-31➕MALTHOUSE, Richard Martin Hilary appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 65 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-03-16
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2020-12-07: legacy
Group structure
Vesuvius Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Vesuvius Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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VESUVIUS ZYALONS HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · SC090543
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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vesuvius Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-11-14
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
Brown Street
Newmilns
Ayrshire
KA16 9AG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)
Active
KNOWLES, Henry James→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-09-23
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SHAH, Aashish Chimanlal→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2020-06-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
FELL, Rachel Sara→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-12-14 · resigned 2013-03-21
FIRMAN, Angela June→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-06-05 · resigned 2014-03-01
GRIFFITHS, William Maxwell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1989-06-02 · resigned 1995-02-15
JACKSON, Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-02-15 · resigned 1995-10-31
JENNINGS, Nicholas David De Burgh→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-03-21 · resigned 2013-06-05
KNOWLES, Henry James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-03-01 · resigned 2014-05-30
MCDONNALL, Glen Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-10-31 · resigned 2000-12-14
MURRAY, Dominic→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-05-30 · resigned 2017-11-01
WILLIAMS, Huw→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1989-06-02
BROOK, Roger Walker→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1989-06-02 · resigned 1995-02-15
ELLISTON, Bryan Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2000-12-14 · resigned 2014-03-31
FISHLER, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1989-06-02
GRIFFITHS, William Maxwell→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1994-05-09 · resigned 1995-02-15
GROSSO, Roberto→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 1994-05-09
JACKSON, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1995-02-15 · resigned 1995-10-31
LAWSON, Ian James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2017-04-05 · resigned 2019-10-31
MALHERBE, Jean-Pierre→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 1994-05-09
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Recent filings (146 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2021-03-16
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2020-12-22
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2020-12-16
legacy
capital · SH20
2020-12-07
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2020-12-07
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2020-12-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2020-12-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2020-07-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-12-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-11-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-08-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-06-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-12-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-09-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-12-20