CRYSTAL MEDIA LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC168922 · ltd · incorporated 1996-10-10
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 29.5y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
50/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Video production activities
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 59113Television programme production activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 79). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 29.5y

50/100
clean up first

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 29.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (49/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (4 active, 7 linked, 5 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
64 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 (43 events)Click to expand
  1. 2015-09-16
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2015-09-16
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-06-16
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
    insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
  4. 2014-04-10
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  5. 2014-04-10
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    Charge satisfied #3
  6. 2014-03-17
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2013-11-27
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  8. 2013-11-27
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  9. 2013-10-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2013-07-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2012-10-14
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2012-08-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  13. 2011-10-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2011-04-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2010-10-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2010-07-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  17. 2009-11-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2009-11-06
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2009-11-06
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  20. 2009-11-06
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  21. 2009-11-06
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  22. 2009-07-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  23. 2008-10-29
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  24. 2008-06-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  25. 2007-10-22
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  26. 2007-07-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  27. 2006-10-23
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  28. 2006-07-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  29. 2004-05-01
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    KIRWAN, Francis Xavier appointed
    director
  30. 2004-01-01
    ➖
    KIRWAN, Francis Xavier resigned
    director
  31. 2003-06-18
    ➖
    SPEIRS, Robert resigned
    director
  32. 1999-11-25
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  33. 1999-02-26
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  34. 1999-02-19
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    Charge satisfied #1
  35. 1998-11-01
    ➕
    SPEIRS, Robert appointed
    director
  36. 1997-06-23
    ➕
    KIRWAN, Francis Xavier appointed
    director
  37. 1997-03-25
    ➕
    TM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  38. 1997-03-25
    ➖
    ALEX MORISON & CO WS resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  39. 1996-11-26
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  40. 1996-11-07
    ➕
    WILLIAMS, Philip Leonard appointed
    director
  41. 1996-10-10
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As CRYSTAL MEDIA LIMITED
  42. 1996-10-10
    ➕
    WILLIAMS, Elke Klara Emma appointed
    director
  43. 1996-10-10
    ➕
    ALEX MORISON & CO WS appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary

Owner dependency

83/100
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
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 79 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

90/100
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 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 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
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-09-16

2 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2015-09-16: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2015-06-16: liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-10-10
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC59112 — Video production activities

Registered office

28 Castle Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH2 3HT

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 3 resigned)

TM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1997-03-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
KIRWAN, Francis Xavier→
director · ~74y · appointed 2004-05-01
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Active
WILLIAMS, Elke Klara Emma→
director · ~75y · appointed 1996-10-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
WILLIAMS, Philip Leonard→
director · ~79y · appointed 1996-11-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ALEX MORISON & CO WS→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-10-10 · resigned 1997-03-25
Resigned
KIRWAN, Francis Xavier→
director · ~74y · appointed 1997-06-23 · resigned 2004-01-01
Resigned
SPEIRS, Robert→
director · ~90y · appointed 1998-11-01 · resigned 2003-06-18
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property25/11/199910/04/2014
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Standard security1 property26/02/199927/11/2013
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Bond & floating charge1 property26/11/199619/02/1999

Recent filings (64 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-09-16
liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
2015-06-16
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2014-04-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-03-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2013-11-27
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-07-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2012-08-01
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2011-04-14
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2010-07-19
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2009-11-06
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-11-06