H & G (ABERDEEN) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC147497 · ltd · incorporated 1993-11-12
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 32.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 63). 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 (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 32.3y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 32.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (2 active, 8 linked, 3 with DOB)
78
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
86 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
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-03-06
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-03-06
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-12-19
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2017-12-13
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2016-12-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  6. 2016-11-16
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  7. 2015-12-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  8. 2015-12-10
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    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2014-12-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  10. 2014-12-10
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    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2014-08-12
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    officers · AP04
  12. 2014-08-12
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  13. 2014-08-11
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    RAEBURN CHRISTIE CLARK & WALLACE appointed
    corporate-secretary
  14. 2014-05-06
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    document-replacement · RP04
  15. 2014-04-28
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    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2014-04-25
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    officers · TM02
  17. 2014-04-25
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    officers · TM01
  18. 2013-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  19. 2013-08-06
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    LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP resigned
    corporate-secretary
  20. 2013-03-31
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    GUNN, Alistair resigned
    director
  21. 2013-01-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-11-21
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    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2012-01-03
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    accounts · AA
  24. 2011-11-23
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    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2010-12-31
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    accounts · AA
  26. 2010-12-06
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    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2010-04-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  28. 2008-08-29
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    HENDERSON, Allan Walker appointed
    director
  29. 2008-08-29
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    HERD, Ian Douglas resigned
    director
  30. 2007-02-07
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  31. 2006-04-01
    ➕
    LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP appointed
    corporate-secretary
  32. 2006-04-01
    ➖
    LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP resigned
    corporate-secretary
  33. 1998-11-20
    ➖
    JAMES AND GEORGE COLLIE resigned
    corporate-secretary
  34. 1998-11-20
    ➕
    LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP appointed
    corporate-secretary
  35. 1994-02-10
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
  36. 1993-11-12
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    Company incorporated
    As H & G (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
  37. 1993-11-12
    ➕
    JAMES AND GEORGE COLLIE appointed
    corporate-secretary
  38. 1993-11-12
    ➕
    GUNN, Alistair appointed
    director
  39. 1993-11-12
    ➕
    HERD, Ian Douglas appointed
    director
  40. 1993-11-12
    ➕
    BONSQUARE NOMINEES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  41. 1993-11-12
    ➖
    BONSQUARE NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director

Owner dependency

93/100
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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

88/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 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

1 high ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-03-06

Group structure

The Workshop Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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The Workshop Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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H & G (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
This company · SC147497

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
The Workshop Uk Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

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

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-11-12
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

12-16 Albyn Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1PS

Filing status

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

Officers (0 active · 6 resigned)

RAEBURN CHRISTIE CLARK & WALLACE→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2014-08-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HENDERSON, Allan Walker→
director · ~63y · appointed 2008-08-29
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
JAMES AND GEORGE COLLIE→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1993-11-12 · resigned 1998-11-20
Resigned
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-04-01 · resigned 2013-08-06
Resigned
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1998-11-20 · resigned 2006-04-01
Resigned
GUNN, Alistair→
director · ~81y · appointed 1993-11-12 · resigned 2013-03-31
Resigned
HERD, Ian Douglas→
director · ~91y · appointed 1993-11-12 · resigned 2008-08-29
Resigned
BONSQUARE NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 1993-11-12 · resigned 1993-11-12
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property07/02/2007—
outstanding
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
Floating charge1 property10/02/1994—
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Recent filings (86 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-03-06
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-12-19
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-12-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-11-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-12-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-11-23
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2016-11-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-12-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-12-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-12-10
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2014-08-12
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2014-08-12
second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
document-replacement · RP04
2014-05-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-04-28