FUTURITY LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC183872 · ltd · incorporated 1998-03-16
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Net worth
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Opportunity
48/100
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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 48/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 62). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 26.2y

25/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 26.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (1 active, 14 linked, 8 with DOB)
81
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
116 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
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 (58 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-09-27
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2019-09-27
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-06-27
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
    insolvency · LIQ13(Scot)
  4. 2018-12-19
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  5. 2018-11-28
    ➖
    WADE, Jarlath Delphene resigned
    secretary
  6. 2018-07-06
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2018-05-04
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  8. 2017-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2016-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2016-03-16
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2015-10-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2015-03-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2015-03-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2015-01-30
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  15. 2015-01-30
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2015-01-26
    ➕
    PIKE, Matthew William appointed
    director
  17. 2015-01-26
    ➖
    MUGGE, Mark Stephen resigned
    director
  18. 2015-01-19
    📄
    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  19. 2015-01-19
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  20. 2015-01-13
    📄
    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  21. 2014-12-11
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  22. 2014-12-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  23. 2014-04-24
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  24. 2014-04-24
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  25. 2014-04-24
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  26. 2014-04-24
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  27. 2014-04-01
    ➖
    BENEV, Stefan Benkov resigned
    secretary
  28. 2014-04-01
    ➕
    WADE, Jarlath Delphene appointed
    secretary
  29. 2014-04-01
    ➖
    HODSON, Richard Phillip resigned
    director
  30. 2014-04-01
    ➕
    MUGGE, Mark Stephen appointed
    director
  31. 2014-03-20
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  32. 2014-02-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  33. 2011-08-31
    ➖
    SHAW, Simon Andrew resigned
    director
  34. 2007-03-02
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  35. 2006-12-21
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    Charge satisfied #2
  36. 2006-12-18
    ➕
    BENEV, Stefan Benkov appointed
    secretary
  37. 2006-12-18
    ➖
    MANSON, Alan Graeme resigned
    secretary
  38. 2006-12-18
    ➖
    BREMNER, Thomas David resigned
    director
  39. 2006-12-18
    ➖
    DONALD, Christopher Keith resigned
    director
  40. 2006-12-18
    ➕
    HODSON, Richard Phillip appointed
    director
  41. 2006-12-18
    ➖
    RUTHERFORD, Angus resigned
    director
  42. 2006-12-18
    ➕
    SHAW, Simon Andrew appointed
    director
  43. 2006-09-19
    ➕
    MANSON, Alan Graeme appointed
    secretary
  44. 2006-09-19
    ➖
    PERYER, Holly resigned
    secretary
  45. 2005-08-25
    ➕
    PERYER, Holly appointed
    secretary
  46. 2005-08-25
    ➖
    HBJ SECRETARIAL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  47. 2004-01-23
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  48. 2003-08-18
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  49. 2003-04-01
    ➕
    BREMNER, Thomas David appointed
    director
  50. 2001-09-01
    ➖
    MANSON, Alan Graeme resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 58 events

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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

70/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 28 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 2019-09-27

2 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2019-09-27: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2019-06-27: liquidation-voluntary-members-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.

Group structure

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

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Oval Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
⬇
FUTURITY LIMITED
This company · SC183872

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
Oval Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1998-03-16
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

7th Floor, Spectrum Building
55 Blythswood Street
Glasgow
G2 7AT
Scotland

Filing status

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

Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)

PIKE, Matthew William→
director · ~62y · appointed 2015-01-26
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BENEV, Stefan Benkov→
secretary · appointed 2006-12-18 · resigned 2014-04-01
Resigned
MANSON, Alan Graeme→
secretary · appointed 2006-09-19 · resigned 2006-12-18
Resigned
PERYER, Holly→
secretary · appointed 2005-08-25 · resigned 2006-09-19
Resigned
WADE, Jarlath Delphene→
secretary · appointed 2014-04-01 · resigned 2018-11-28
Resigned
HBJ SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1998-03-16 · resigned 2005-08-25
Resigned
BREMNER, Thomas David→
director · ~60y · appointed 2003-04-01 · resigned 2006-12-18
Resigned
DONALD, Christopher Keith→
director · ~74y · appointed 1998-05-28 · resigned 2006-12-18
Resigned
HODSON, Richard Phillip→
director · ~75y · appointed 2006-12-18 · resigned 2014-04-01
Resigned
MANSON, Alan Graeme→
director · ~67y · appointed 1998-05-28 · resigned 2001-09-01
Resigned
MUGGE, Mark Stephen→
director · ~57y · appointed 2014-04-01 · resigned 2015-01-26
Resigned
RUTHERFORD, Angus→
director · ~63y · appointed 1998-05-28 · resigned 2006-12-18
Resigned
SHAW, Simon Andrew→
director · ~59y · appointed 2006-12-18 · resigned 2011-08-31
Resigned
HENDERSON BOYD JACKSON LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1998-03-16 · resigned 1998-05-28
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Floating charge1 property02/03/200711/12/2014
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Bond & floating charge1 property18/08/200321/12/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property31/01/200023/01/2004

Recent filings (116 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2019-09-27
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · LIQ13(Scot)
2019-06-27
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2018-12-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-07-06
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2018-05-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-03-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-03-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-10-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-03-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-10-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-03-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-03-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-01-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-01-30