BIDEWELL (GREENOCK) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC192480 · ltd · incorporated 1999-01-12
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
53/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. 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).

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Refinance opportunity

7 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 25.8y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 25.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (46/100)

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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (0 active, 7 linked, 3 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
60 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
20
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
64
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 (49 events)Click to expand
  1. 2015-09-04
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    gazette-dissolved-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2015-09-04
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-05-15
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    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  4. 2014-12-18
    ➖
    HALPERN, Mordecai resigned
    secretary
  5. 2014-12-18
    ➖
    HALPERN, Jacob resigned
    director
  6. 2014-12-18
    ➖
    HALPERN, Mordecai resigned
    director
  7. 2014-12-18
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  8. 2014-12-18
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2014-12-18
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2014-02-27
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2013-12-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2013-04-11
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  13. 2013-01-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2012-12-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2012-04-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-01-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2011-02-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2011-01-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2010-03-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2010-02-16
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2009-03-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2009-02-02
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  23. 2009-02-02
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    legacy
    officers · 288c
  24. 2008-10-31
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    legacy
    address · 287
  25. 2008-06-27
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    legacy
    mortgage · 410(Scot)
  26. 2008-06-26
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    legacy
    mortgage · 410(Scot)
  27. 2008-06-26
    📄
    legacy
    mortgage · 410(Scot)
  28. 2008-06-20
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Newcastle Building Society
  29. 2008-06-19
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    legacy
    mortgage · 419a(Scot)
  30. 2008-06-17
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Newcastle Building Society
  31. 2008-06-17
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    Charge satisfied #3
  32. 2008-06-16
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Newcastle Building Society
  33. 2008-03-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  34. 2001-11-02
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: West Bromwich Building Society
  35. 2001-10-24
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: West Bromwich Building Society
  36. 2001-09-05
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: West Bromwich Building Society
  37. 2001-08-03
    ➕
    HALPERN, Mordecai appointed
    secretary
  38. 2001-08-03
    ➖
    LIGGETT, Andrew resigned
    secretary
  39. 2001-08-03
    ➕
    HALPERN, Jacob appointed
    director
  40. 2001-08-03
    ➕
    HALPERN, Mordecai appointed
    director
  41. 2001-08-03
    ➖
    TOPALPHA LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  42. 2000-08-25
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  43. 1999-03-04
    ➕
    LIGGETT, Andrew appointed
    secretary
  44. 1999-03-04
    ➖
    ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL & HARLEY resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  45. 1999-03-04
    ➖
    BLACK, Douglas Maclean resigned
    nominee-director
  46. 1999-03-04
    ➕
    TOPALPHA LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  47. 1999-01-12
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    Company incorporated
    As BIDEWELL (GREENOCK) LIMITED
  48. 1999-01-12
    ➕
    ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL & HARLEY appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  49. 1999-01-12
    ➕
    BLACK, Douglas Maclean appointed
    nominee-director

Owner dependency

50/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

Succession & seller-readiness

40/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

1 high · 1 low
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-09-04

6 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-01-12
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

3 Ponton Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9QQ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-05-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)

HALPERN, Mordecai→
secretary · appointed 2001-08-03 · resigned 2014-12-18
Resigned
LIGGETT, Andrew→
secretary · appointed 1999-03-04 · resigned 2001-08-03
Resigned
ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL & HARLEY→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-01-12 · resigned 1999-03-04
Resigned
BLACK, Douglas Maclean→
nominee-director · ~67y · appointed 1999-01-12 · resigned 1999-03-04
Resigned
HALPERN, Jacob→
director · ~62y · appointed 2001-08-03 · resigned 2014-12-18
Resigned
HALPERN, Mordecai→
director · ~56y · appointed 2001-08-03 · resigned 2014-12-18
Resigned
TOPALPHA LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 1999-03-04 · resigned 2001-08-03
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

7
Total charges
6
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Newcastle Building Society
Bond & floating charge1 property20/06/2008—
outstanding
Newcastle Building Society
Standard security1 property17/06/2008—
outstanding
Newcastle Building Society
Assignation of rents1 property16/06/2008—
outstanding
West Bromwich Building Society
Assignation of rents1 property02/11/2001—
satisfied
West Bromwich Building Society
Bond & floating charge1 property24/10/200117/06/2008
outstanding
West Bromwich Building Society
Standard security1 property05/09/2001—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Standard security1 property25/08/2000—
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Recent filings (60 total)

gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2015-09-04
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2015-05-15
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2014-12-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-12-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-12-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-02-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-12-27
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-04-11
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-01-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-12-27
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-04-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-02-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-01-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-03-18