PETROWELL LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC219796 · ltd · incorporated 2001-06-04
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.

Last 180 days

No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.

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Turnover
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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. 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 (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 22.1y

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 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (53/100)

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (4 active, 16 linked, 11 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
132 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 (63 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-08-09
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2018-08-09
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-05-09
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
    insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
  4. 2017-06-28
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2017-06-28
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  6. 2017-06-16
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2016-09-30
    📄
    capital-alter-shares-redemption-statement-of-capital
    capital · SH02
  8. 2016-09-30
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  9. 2016-06-15
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2016-03-08
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2015-10-20
    📄
    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  12. 2015-10-15
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  13. 2015-10-13
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2015-10-09
    ➕
    STRACHAN, Richard Khalil appointed
    secretary
  15. 2015-10-09
    ➖
    ROSE-GARVIE, Gemma resigned
    secretary
  16. 2015-06-12
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2015-01-19
    📄
    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  18. 2014-12-23
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  19. 2014-12-23
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  20. 2014-12-23
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  21. 2014-12-23
    📄
    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  22. 2014-11-12
    📄
    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  23. 2014-11-12
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  24. 2014-11-06
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  25. 2014-11-06
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  26. 2014-11-06
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  27. 2014-11-06
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  28. 2014-10-10
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  29. 2014-07-09
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  30. 2014-06-20
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Neil Alexander appointed
    director
  31. 2014-06-16
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  32. 2013-08-05
    ➖
    MONCUR, Brian resigned
    secretary
  33. 2013-08-05
    ➕
    ROSE-GARVIE, Gemma appointed
    secretary
  34. 2013-08-05
    ➖
    MONCUR, Brian resigned
    director
  35. 2012-09-04
    ➕
    THOMSON, Julie Mary appointed
    director
  36. 2012-09-04
    ➖
    FULTON, William Gray resigned
    director
  37. 2012-05-17
    ➕
    PRENTICE, Euan Robertson appointed
    director
  38. 2012-05-17
    ➕
    MONCUR, Brian appointed
    secretary
  39. 2012-05-17
    ➖
    CLP SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  40. 2012-05-17
    ➖
    ANDERSON, Gilbert Alexander resigned
    director
  41. 2012-05-17
    ➖
    DAY, Paul Michael resigned
    director
  42. 2012-05-17
    ➕
    FULTON, William Gray appointed
    director
  43. 2012-05-17
    ➕
    MONCUR, Brian appointed
    director
  44. 2012-05-17
    ➖
    SMITH, Colin resigned
    director
  45. 2012-05-17
    ➖
    TAIT, Stuart resigned
    director
  46. 2008-07-16
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  47. 2008-07-10
    🔒
    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Weatherford U.K. Limited
  48. 2008-06-30
    🔒
    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Weatherford U.K. Limited
  49. 2007-02-22
    ➖
    ALLAN, David Martin resigned
    director
  50. 2006-08-01
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

73/100
Strong succession signal

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 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 2018-08-09

3 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2018-08-09: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2018-05-09: 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
Incorporated2001-06-04
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Bishop's Court
29 Albyn Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1YL

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2015-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 12 resigned)

STRACHAN, Richard Khalil→
secretary · appointed 2015-10-09
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Active
MACLEOD, Neil Alexander→
director · ~60y · appointed 2014-06-20
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
PRENTICE, Euan Robertson→
director · ~64y · appointed 2012-05-17
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Active
THOMSON, Julie Mary→
director · ~58y · appointed 2012-09-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MONCUR, Brian→
secretary · appointed 2012-05-17 · resigned 2013-08-05
Resigned
ROSE-GARVIE, Gemma→
secretary · appointed 2013-08-05 · resigned 2015-10-09
Resigned
CLP SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2001-06-04 · resigned 2012-05-17
Resigned
ALLAN, David Martin→
director · ~80y · appointed 2003-04-30 · resigned 2007-02-22
Resigned
ANDERSON, Aileen Elizabeth→
director · ~70y · appointed 2003-04-29 · resigned 2003-04-30
Resigned
ANDERSON, Gilbert Alexander→
director · ~70y · appointed 2001-06-21 · resigned 2012-05-17
Resigned
DAY, Paul Michael→
director · ~61y · appointed 2005-08-16 · resigned 2012-05-17
Resigned
FULTON, William Gray→
director · ~68y · appointed 2012-05-17 · resigned 2012-09-04
Resigned
MONCUR, Brian→
director · ~73y · appointed 2012-05-17 · resigned 2013-08-05
Resigned
SMITH, Colin→
director · ~71y · appointed 2003-03-07 · resigned 2012-05-17
Resigned
TAIT, Stuart→
director · ~73y · appointed 2005-08-16 · resigned 2012-05-17
Resigned
MMA NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2001-06-04 · resigned 2001-06-21
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Weatherford U.K.
Weatherford U.K. Limited
Assignation in security1 property10/07/200806/11/2014
satisfied
Weatherford U.K.
Weatherford U.K. Limited
Floating charge1 property30/06/200806/11/2014
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property20/06/200616/07/2008
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Bond & floating charge1 property26/04/200401/08/2006

Recent filings (132 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-08-09
liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
2018-05-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-06-28
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-06-28
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-06-16
capital-alter-shares-redemption-statement-of-capital
capital · SH02
2016-09-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-09-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-06-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-03-08
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-10-20
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2015-10-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-10-13
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-06-12
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2015-01-19
legacy
capital · SH20
2014-12-23