MCV DUNDEE LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC274758 · ltd · incorporated 2004-10-14
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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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
61/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 61/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 64). 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: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 21.4y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 21.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (52/100)

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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (2 active, 10 linked, 6 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
53 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
61/100Worth 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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (51 events)Click to expand
  1. 2013-08-30
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2013-08-30
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2013-05-10
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2013-04-30
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2012-10-23
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  6. 2012-10-23
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    change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
    address · AD02
  7. 2012-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2012-01-26
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2012-01-26
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2011-12-08
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    MCMYN, Neil Armstrong appointed
    director
  11. 2011-12-08
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    BROOK, Robert William Middleton resigned
    director
  12. 2011-11-10
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2011-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2011-03-21
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  15. 2011-03-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2011-02-11
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  17. 2010-11-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2010-08-31
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    move-registers-to-sail-company
    address · AD03
  19. 2010-08-27
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    change-sail-address-company
    address · AD02
  20. 2010-07-19
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  21. 2010-05-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2010-01-16
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  23. 2009-12-04
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    KENNEDY, John Anthony Bingham resigned
    director
  24. 2009-10-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2009-09-14
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  26. 2009-09-01
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    MCCALL, Peter Michael resigned
    secretary
  27. 2009-07-14
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    BLAKEMORE, James Corry resigned
    director
  28. 2009-07-14
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  29. 2009-02-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  30. 2008-10-14
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  31. 2008-03-19
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  32. 2008-03-07
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    BROWN, John Kenneth resigned
    secretary
  33. 2008-03-07
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    MCCALL, Peter Michael appointed
    secretary
  34. 2005-10-25
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    BLAKEMORE, James Corry appointed
    director
  35. 2005-10-25
    ➖
    HILL, Nicholas Mark Lalor resigned
    director
  36. 2004-12-29
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Mable Commercial Funding Limited
  37. 2004-12-29
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC
  38. 2004-12-22
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Mable Commercial Funding Limited
  39. 2004-12-22
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC as Agent and Trustee
  40. 2004-12-22
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Anglo Irish Bank Corpopration PLC as Agent and Trustee
  41. 2004-12-20
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Mable Commercial Funding Limited
  42. 2004-10-14
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    Company incorporated
    As MCV DUNDEE LIMITED
  43. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    PORTER, Barry appointed
    director
  44. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    BROWN, John Kenneth appointed
    secretary
  45. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    BRIAN REID LTD. appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  46. 2004-10-14
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    BRIAN REID LTD. resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  47. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    BROOK, Robert William Middleton appointed
    director
  48. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    HILL, Nicholas Mark Lalor appointed
    director
  49. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    KENNEDY, John Anthony Bingham appointed
    director
  50. 2004-10-14
    ➕
    STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD. appointed
    corporate-nominee-director
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Owner dependency

76/100
High — earn-out structure required

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

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
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 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 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

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 2013-08-30

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
Incorporated2004-10-14
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects

Registered office

16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2011-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)

MCMYN, Neil Armstrong→
director · ~57y · appointed 2011-12-08
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Active
PORTER, Barry→
director · ~64y · appointed 2004-10-14
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Active
BROWN, John Kenneth→
secretary · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2008-03-07
Resigned
MCCALL, Peter Michael→
secretary · appointed 2008-03-07 · resigned 2009-09-01
Resigned
BRIAN REID LTD.→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2004-10-14
Resigned
BLAKEMORE, James Corry→
director · ~59y · appointed 2005-10-25 · resigned 2009-07-14
Resigned
BROOK, Robert William Middleton→
director · ~60y · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2011-12-08
Resigned
HILL, Nicholas Mark Lalor→
director · ~63y · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2005-10-25
Resigned
KENNEDY, John Anthony Bingham→
director · ~75y · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2009-12-04
Resigned
STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD.→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2004-10-14
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
6
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Mable Commercial Funding
Mable Commercial Funding Limited
Standard security1 property29/12/2004—
outstanding
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC
Standard security1 property29/12/2004—
outstanding
Mable Commercial Funding
Mable Commercial Funding Limited
Debenture1 property22/12/2004—
outstanding
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation as Agent and Trustee
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC as Agent and Trustee
Debenture1 property22/12/2004—
outstanding
Anglo Irish Bank Corpopration as Agent and Trustee
Anglo Irish Bank Corpopration PLC as Agent and Trustee
Floating charge1 property22/12/2004—
outstanding
Mable Commercial Funding
Mable Commercial Funding Limited
Floating charge1 property20/12/2004—
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Recent filings (53 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2013-08-30
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2013-05-10
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2013-04-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-10-23
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address
address · AD02
2012-10-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2012-10-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2012-01-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2012-01-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-11-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2011-09-29
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2011-03-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2011-03-07
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2011-02-11
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-11-11
move-registers-to-sail-company
address · AD03
2010-08-31