CROSBY KITCHENS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC203359 · ltd · incorporated 2000-01-27
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
45/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 45/100 (watch), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 51). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 4 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.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).

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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (1 active, 12 linked, 9 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
76 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
45/100Watch
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
60
Some acquirability indicators.
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
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Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-03-19
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2018-03-19
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-12-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-compulsory-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
    insolvency · 4.17(Scot)
  4. 2013-12-23
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2013-10-23
    ⚠️
    liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-scotland
    insolvency · CO4.2(Scot)
  6. 2013-10-23
    ⚠️
    liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order-scotland
    insolvency · 4.2(Scot)
  7. 2013-09-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotland
    insolvency · 4.9(Scot)
  8. 2013-08-19
    ➖
    KINGHORN, Graeme resigned
    secretary
  9. 2013-08-19
    ➖
    KINGHORN, Graeme resigned
    director
  10. 2013-08-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  11. 2013-08-19
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  12. 2013-02-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2013-02-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  14. 2012-12-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2012-10-03
    ➖
    CRAIGIE, Alasdair Shaw resigned
    director
  16. 2012-01-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2011-12-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2011-04-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  19. 2011-03-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  20. 2011-03-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  21. 2010-07-13
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    legacy
    mortgage · MG03s
  22. 2010-07-13
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    Charge satisfied #4
  23. 2010-07-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  24. 2010-06-18
    ➕
    CRAIGIE, Hugh appointed
    director
  25. 2010-06-08
    ➖
    DAVIDSON, Michael John resigned
    director
  26. 2010-05-01
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    legacy
    mortgage · MG01s
  27. 2010-04-27
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  28. 2010-04-14
    📄
    legacy
    mortgage · MG03s
  29. 2010-04-14
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  30. 2010-03-15
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  31. 2010-03-15
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  32. 2010-02-19
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    legacy
    mortgage · MG03s
  33. 2010-02-19
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    Charge satisfied #1
  34. 2010-01-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  35. 2009-12-14
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  36. 2009-10-06
    ➖
    ATKIN, Michael Harry resigned
    secretary
  37. 2009-10-06
    ➕
    KINGHORN, Graeme appointed
    secretary
  38. 2009-10-06
    ➖
    ATKIN, Michael Harry resigned
    director
  39. 2009-10-06
    ➖
    HOYLAND, Charles resigned
    director
  40. 2009-04-01
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    Charge satisfied #3
  41. 2009-02-13
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
  42. 2006-05-17
    ➕
    KINGHORN, Graeme appointed
    director
  43. 2006-05-17
    ➖
    RITCHIE, Michael John resigned
    director
  44. 2003-02-17
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  45. 2002-10-09
    ➖
    HUMPHREY, Michael James resigned
    director
  46. 2001-12-07
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  47. 2001-06-26
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    HUMPHREY, Michael James appointed
    director
  48. 2000-03-15
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Chap (Holdings) Limited
  49. 2000-02-04
    ➕
    ATKIN, Michael Harry appointed
    secretary
  50. 2000-02-04
    ➖
    MORONEY, Jill Lea resigned
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 59 events

Owner dependency

85/100
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 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

68/100
Strong succession signal

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

SIGNALS
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 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 2018-03-19

5 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2018-03-19: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2017-12-19: liquidation-compulsory-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
Incorporated2000-01-27
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC43999 — Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Bishop's Court
29 Albyn Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1YL

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 11 resigned)

CRAIGIE, Hugh→
director · ~51y · appointed 2010-06-18
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Active
ATKIN, Michael Harry→
secretary · appointed 2000-02-04 · resigned 2009-10-06
Resigned
KINGHORN, Graeme→
secretary · appointed 2009-10-06 · resigned 2013-08-19
Resigned
MORONEY, Jill Lea→
secretary · appointed 2000-01-27 · resigned 2000-02-04
Resigned
ATKIN, Michael Harry→
director · ~80y · appointed 2000-02-04 · resigned 2009-10-06
Resigned
CRAIGIE, Alasdair Shaw→
director · ~83y · appointed 2000-02-04 · resigned 2012-10-03
Resigned
DAVIDSON, Michael John→
director · ~68y · appointed 2000-02-04 · resigned 2010-06-08
Resigned
HOYLAND, Charles→
director · ~73y · appointed 2000-02-04 · resigned 2009-10-06
Resigned
HUMPHREY, Michael James→
director · ~76y · appointed 2001-06-26 · resigned 2002-10-09
Resigned
KINGHORN, Graeme→
director · ~66y · appointed 2006-05-17 · resigned 2013-08-19
Resigned
MCNIVEN, Alan Ross→
director · ~76y · appointed 2000-01-27 · resigned 2000-02-04
Resigned
RITCHIE, Michael John→
director · ~80y · appointed 2000-02-04 · resigned 2006-05-17
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Floating charge1 property27/04/2010—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
Bond & floating charge1 property13/02/200913/07/2010
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property17/02/200301/04/2009
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property07/12/200114/04/2010
satisfied
Chap (Holdings)
Chap (Holdings) Limited
Floating charge1 property15/03/200019/02/2010
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Recent filings (76 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-03-19
liquidation-compulsory-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.17(Scot)
2017-12-19
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-12-23
liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-scotland
insolvency · CO4.2(Scot)
2013-10-23
liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order-scotland
insolvency · 4.2(Scot)
2013-10-23
liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotland
insolvency · 4.9(Scot)
2013-09-19
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-08-19
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2013-08-19
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-02-22
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-02-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2012-12-03
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2011-12-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2011-04-13
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-03-01