ARMSTRONG GROUP (SCOTLAND) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC138120 · ltd · incorporated 1992-05-04
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
53/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

Data confidence

Overall: low (50/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
9 officers (5 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
76 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
15
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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 (40 events)Click to expand
  1. 2017-05-09
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2017-05-09
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-02-21
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2017-02-09
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2016-11-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2016-05-31
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2015-10-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2015-06-15
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2014-12-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2014-05-14
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2013-10-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2013-05-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2013-05-20
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  14. 2013-01-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2012-05-14
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-05-14
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  17. 2011-12-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2011-05-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2011-05-26
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  20. 2010-12-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2010-05-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  22. 2010-05-11
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  23. 2010-01-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2009-05-05
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  25. 2009-01-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2008-05-30
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  27. 2005-05-20
    ➖
    ARMSTRONG, Joyce resigned
    director
  28. 2000-09-30
    ➕
    WINTER, Brian appointed
    secretary
  29. 2000-09-30
    ➕
    ARMSTRONG, Barbara Helen appointed
    director
  30. 2000-09-30
    ➕
    ARMSTRONG, John Johnston appointed
    director
  31. 2000-09-30
    ➕
    HUNTER, Janet Mary appointed
    director
  32. 2000-09-30
    ➖
    ARMSTRONG, John Andrew resigned
    secretary
  33. 1992-07-27
    ➕
    ARMSTRONG, John Andrew appointed
    director
  34. 1992-07-27
    ➕
    ARMSTRONG, John Andrew appointed
    secretary
  35. 1992-07-27
    ➖
    OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  36. 1992-07-27
    ➕
    ARMSTRONG, Joyce appointed
    director
  37. 1992-07-27
    ➖
    JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  38. 1992-05-04
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As ARMSTRONG GROUP (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
  39. 1992-05-04
    ➕
    OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  40. 1992-05-04
    ➕
    JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

88/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "ARMSTRONG" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 34 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 82 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

85/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 82 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 34 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 34 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

2 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: 2017-12-31

Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-05-09

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-05-04
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC42990 — Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.

Registered office

Newton Road Industrial Estate
Glasgow Road
Dumfries
DG2 0EF

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2017-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2016-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 4 resigned)

WINTER, Brian→
secretary · appointed 2000-09-30
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Active
ARMSTRONG, Barbara Helen→
director · ~60y · appointed 2000-09-30
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Active
ARMSTRONG, John Johnston→
director · ~56y · appointed 2000-09-30
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Active
ARMSTRONG, John Andrew→
director · ~82y · appointed 1992-07-27
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Active
HUNTER, Janet Mary→
director · ~60y · appointed 2000-09-30
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Active
ARMSTRONG, John Andrew→
secretary · appointed 1992-07-27 · resigned 2000-09-30
Resigned
OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-05-04 · resigned 1992-07-27
Resigned
ARMSTRONG, Joyce→
director · ~83y · appointed 1992-07-27 · resigned 2005-05-20
Resigned
JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-05-04 · resigned 1992-07-27
Resigned

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Recent filings (76 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-05-09
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-02-21
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-02-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-11-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-10-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-06-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-12-09
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-05-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-10-14
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-05-20
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2013-05-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-01-11
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-05-14
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2012-05-14