SILVERMILLS HOLDINGS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC193643 · ltd · incorporated 1999-02-22
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 26.9y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
60/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 60/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 26.9y

85/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 26.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

Data confidence

Overall: low (51/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (4 active, 18 linked, 15 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
108 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
60/100Worth 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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
  1. 2015-01-30
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2015-01-30
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2014-10-10
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2014-10-02
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  5. 2014-09-29
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  6. 2014-02-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2013-10-02
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  8. 2013-04-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2012-09-05
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  10. 2012-04-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2011-09-29
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  12. 2011-04-13
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    legacy
    mortgage · MG03s
  13. 2011-04-13
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    Charge satisfied #1
  14. 2011-04-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2010-11-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2010-03-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2010-03-01
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  18. 2010-03-01
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2009-10-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2009-10-06
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  21. 2009-10-02
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  22. 2009-10-02
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  23. 2009-10-02
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    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  24. 2009-10-02
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    legacy
    capital · CAP-MDSC
  25. 2009-10-02
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  26. 2009-10-02
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  27. 2009-10-02
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  28. 2008-12-18
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    SKINNER, Gail Margaret appointed
    director
  29. 2008-12-18
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    ADAMS, Philip Iain Patrick resigned
    director
  30. 2008-12-18
    ➖
    AMERS, David Joseph resigned
    director
  31. 2008-12-18
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    DENHOLM, John Clark resigned
    director
  32. 2008-12-18
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    FARRELL, Gerard William resigned
    director
  33. 2008-12-18
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    WATT, Leslie J resigned
    director
  34. 2008-12-17
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    STEEDS, Kevin Barrie resigned
    director
  35. 2004-11-09
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    SCOTT, Mark appointed
    director
  36. 2004-11-09
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    MILL, Peter Stuart resigned
    director
  37. 2004-11-09
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    STEEDS, Kevin Barrie appointed
    director
  38. 2002-03-15
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    MULLEN, Susan resigned
    director
  39. 2002-02-27
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    MULLEN, David resigned
    director
  40. 2000-06-16
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    SKINNER, Gail Margaret appointed
    secretary
  41. 2000-06-16
    ➖
    LAMB, David resigned
    secretary
  42. 2000-06-16
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    LAMB, David resigned
    director
  43. 1999-09-17
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    ADAMS, Philip Iain Patrick appointed
    director
  44. 1999-09-17
    ➕
    AMERS, David Joseph appointed
    director
  45. 1999-09-17
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    FARRELL, Gerard William appointed
    director
  46. 1999-09-17
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    LAMB, David appointed
    director
  47. 1999-09-17
    ➕
    MILL, Peter Stuart appointed
    director
  48. 1999-09-17
    ➕
    MULLEN, David appointed
    director
  49. 1999-09-17
    ➕
    MULLEN, Susan appointed
    director
  50. 1999-09-17
    ➕
    WATT, Leslie J appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events

Owner dependency

75/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

80/100
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 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-01-30

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

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

Evidence: 2009-10-02: legacy

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-02-22
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

37 The Shore
Leith
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH6 6QU

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)

SKINNER, Gail Margaret→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-16
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Active
ROWLEY, John Stuart→
director · ~65y · appointed 1999-05-28
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Active
SCOTT, Mark→
director · ~61y · appointed 2004-11-09
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Active
SKINNER, Gail Margaret→
director · ~60y · appointed 2008-12-18
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Active
LAMB, David→
secretary · appointed 1999-08-17 · resigned 2000-06-16
Resigned
D.W. COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1999-02-22 · resigned 1999-08-17
Resigned
ADAMS, Philip Iain Patrick→
director · ~60y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2008-12-18
Resigned
AMERS, David Joseph→
director · ~67y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2008-12-18
Resigned
CRAWFORD, Douglas James→
director · ~61y · appointed 1999-02-22 · resigned 1999-05-28
Resigned
DENHOLM, John Clark→
director · ~76y · appointed 1999-05-28 · resigned 2008-12-18
Resigned
FARRELL, Gerard William→
director · ~69y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2008-12-18
Resigned
LAMB, David→
director · ~61y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2000-06-16
Resigned
MILL, Peter Stuart→
director · ~69y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2004-11-09
Resigned
MULLEN, David→
director · ~58y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2002-02-27
Resigned
MULLEN, Susan→
director · ~65y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2002-03-15
Resigned
POLSON, Michael Buchanan→
director · ~62y · appointed 1999-02-22 · resigned 1999-05-28
Resigned
STEEDS, Kevin Barrie→
director · ~68y · appointed 2004-11-09 · resigned 2008-12-17
Resigned
WATT, Leslie J→
director · ~69y · appointed 1999-09-17 · resigned 2008-12-18
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property08/07/199913/04/2011

Recent filings (108 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2015-01-30
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2014-10-10
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2014-10-02
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2014-09-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-02-28
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2013-10-02
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-04-18
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2012-09-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-04-05
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2011-09-29
legacy
mortgage · MG03s
2011-04-13
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-04-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2010-11-23
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-03-01
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2010-03-01