ARMA DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC116213 · ltd · incorporated 1989-02-15
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 22.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Unclear. Family succession underway — not a classic acquisition target.
Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Same-surname younger director in place — likely family handover, not open to sale. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 22.6y
85/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
31 officers (3 active, 31 linked, 23 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
209 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (79 events)Click to expand
- 2024-06-18📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2024-06-18🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-04-02📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2024-03-26📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2023-10-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-30➖SCHOFIELD, John Alexander resigneddirector
- 2023-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-01➕WHITTAKER, John Peter appointeddirector
- 2023-09-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-12-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2021-01-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-01-15➖WOODHEAD, Ruth Helen resigneddirector
- 2021-01-07📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2020-11-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-11-05📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-10-15➖LEES, Neil resignedsecretary
- 2020-10-15➖LEES, Neil resigneddirector
- 2020-03-17➕WOODHEAD, Ruth Helen appointeddirector
- 2020-03-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-02-18📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2020-02-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-01-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-12-19➖HOSKER, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2018-04-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-03-16➖WAINSCOTT, Paul Philip resigneddirector
- 2016-09-30➕SCHOFIELD, John Alexander appointeddirector
- 2016-08-12➖SCHOFIELD, John Alexander resigneddirector
- 2016-02-12➕SCHOFIELD, John Alexander appointeddirector
- 2010-10-12➕HOSKER, Peter John appointeddirector
- 2009-10-19➖ALLISON, Thomas Eardley resigneddirector
- 2009-10-09➕UNDERWOOD, Steven Keith appointeddirector
- 2009-10-09➖SIMPSON, Andrew Christopher resigneddirector
- 2009-03-31➖SCOTT, Peter Anthony resigneddirector
- 2008-05-31➖GREEN, David Simon resigneddirector
- 2007-12-21➕LEES, Neil appointeddirector
- 2006-06-01➕WHITTAKER, John appointeddirector
- 2006-06-01➖GREEN, David Simon resignedsecretary
- 2006-06-01➕LEES, Neil appointedsecretary
- 2006-06-01➕SCOTT, Peter Anthony appointeddirector
- 2006-06-01➕SIMPSON, Andrew Christopher appointeddirector
- 2006-06-01➕WAINSCOTT, Paul Philip appointeddirector
- 2003-10-07🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-10-01➖CUMMINGS, Peter Joseph resigneddirector
- 2003-10-01➖MITCHELL, George Edward resigneddirector
- 2000-09-22➕GREEN, David Simon appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 79 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
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
33/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- primaryFamily succession underway: Not a takeover target — WHITTAKER, John Peter (same surname) appointed 2023-09-01. Pattern consistent with intra-family handover.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-06-18
Group structure
Peel L&P Holdings (Glasgow Harbour) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Peel L&P Holdings (Glasgow Harbour) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARMA DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
This company · SC116213
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peel L&P Holdings (Glasgow Harbour) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 18/08/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Glasgow Harbour Limitedceased 18/08/2016· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1989-02-15
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
16 Robertson Street
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
G2 8DS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2023-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 28 resigned)
UNDERWOOD, Steven Keith→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2009-10-09
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WHITTAKER, John Peter→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2023-09-01
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WHITTAKER, John→
Activedirector · ~84y · appointed 2006-06-01
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BLACKWELL, Anne Christine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1990-08-14 · resigned 1992-06-30
FEGAN, Michael Melvyn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-01-12 · resigned 1994-02-28
FERGUSON, Iain Donald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-02-28 · resigned 1995-04-11
FERGUSON, Iain Donald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-06-30 · resigned 1993-01-12
GREEN, David Simon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-09-22 · resigned 2006-06-01
LEES, Neil→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-06-01 · resigned 2020-10-15
LINTOTT, Christopher Guy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-10-03 · resigned 1999-10-04
SEMPLE, Mitchell Scott→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-10-04 · resigned 2000-09-22
ALLISON, Thomas Eardley→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1999-10-01 · resigned 2009-10-19
ASPIN, David William→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1995-10-03 · resigned 1999-10-04
CUMMINGS, Peter Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1999-10-04 · resigned 2003-10-01
DEIGMAN, Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1994-09-29 · resigned 1995-04-11
GREEN, David Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-10-04 · resigned 2008-05-31
HOSKER, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2010-10-12 · resigned 2019-12-19
JAMIESON, Euan→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1999-10-04 · resigned 2000-03-08
LEES, Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-12-21 · resigned 2020-10-15
MACEACHARN, Malcolm William Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · resigned 1997-04-01
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 3 properties | 07/10/2003 | 20/04/2018 |
Recent filings (209 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2024-06-18
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2024-04-02
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2024-03-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-10-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-12-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-02-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-11-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-02-16
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2021-02-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-01-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-01-19