HJALTLAND HATCHERIES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC350983 · ltd · incorporated 2008-11-07
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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Net worth
—
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Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
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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 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 16.7y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 16.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

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
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
57 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
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 (50 events)Click to expand
  1. 2020-09-22
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2020-09-22
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2020-07-07
    📄
    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2020-06-26
    📄
    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2019-11-19
    📄
    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  6. 2019-09-11
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  7. 2018-09-25
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2018-03-15
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  9. 2018-03-15
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2018-03-15
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #6
  11. 2018-03-15
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  12. 2017-11-27
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  13. 2017-10-05
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2016-10-12
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2015-11-27
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2015-10-08
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2015-07-22
    📄
    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  18. 2015-07-10
    🔒
    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Nordea Bank Norge Asa
  19. 2014-12-17
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2014-12-17
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2014-12-17
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  22. 2014-12-17
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2014-12-11
    ➕
    SANDTORV, Atle Harald appointed
    director
  24. 2014-12-11
    ➕
    UTHEIM, Knut appointed
    director
  25. 2014-12-11
    ➕
    ØSTVEDT, Trude Elisabeth appointed
    director
  26. 2014-12-11
    ➖
    VIKE, Morten resigned
    director
  27. 2014-11-26
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2014-10-22
    📄
    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  29. 2014-10-03
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Nordea Bank Asa (As Security Agent for the Finance Parties)
  30. 2014-07-02
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  31. 2014-07-02
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  32. 2013-09-11
    ➖
    STARK, Michael Otto Philipp resigned
    director
  33. 2013-09-06
    ➖
    MACLAY MURRAY & SPENS LLP resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  34. 2013-01-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  35. 2013-01-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  36. 2013-01-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  37. 2013-01-11
    🔒
    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Sparebanken Vest
  38. 2009-09-01
    🔒
    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Millbrook Fisheries Limited
  39. 2009-09-01
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Millbrook Fisheries Limited
  40. 2009-09-01
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Millbrook Fisheries Limited
  41. 2009-06-17
    ➕
    VIKE, Morten appointed
    director
  42. 2008-12-17
    ➕
    STARK, Michael Otto Philipp appointed
    director
  43. 2008-12-17
    ➖
    VINDEX LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  44. 2008-12-17
    ➖
    VINDEX SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  45. 2008-12-15
    ➖
    TRUESDALE, Christine resigned
    director
  46. 2008-11-07
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As HJALTLAND HATCHERIES LIMITED
  47. 2008-11-07
    ➕
    MACLAY MURRAY & SPENS LLP appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  48. 2008-11-07
    ➕
    TRUESDALE, Christine appointed
    director
  49. 2008-11-07
    ➕
    VINDEX LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  50. 2008-11-07
    ➕
    VINDEX SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director

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

65/100
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.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 18 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 med ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2020-09-22

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.

Group structure

Grieg Seafood Hjaltland Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Grieg Seafood Hjaltland Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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HJALTLAND HATCHERIES LIMITED
This company · SC350983

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Grieg Seafood Hjaltland Uk Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control09/09/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2008-11-07
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

The Capitol
431 Union Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DA
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 6 resigned)

SANDTORV, Atle Harald→
director · ~59y · appointed 2014-12-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
UTHEIM, Knut→
director · ~60y · appointed 2014-12-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ØSTVEDT, Trude Elisabeth→
director · ~64y · appointed 2014-12-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MACLAY MURRAY & SPENS LLP→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2008-11-07 · resigned 2013-09-06
Resigned
STARK, Michael Otto Philipp→
director · ~60y · appointed 2008-12-17 · resigned 2013-09-11
Resigned
TRUESDALE, Christine→
director · ~66y · appointed 2008-11-07 · resigned 2008-12-15
Resigned
VIKE, Morten→
director · ~55y · appointed 2009-06-17 · resigned 2014-12-11
Resigned
VINDEX LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2008-11-07 · resigned 2008-12-17
Resigned
VINDEX SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2008-11-07 · resigned 2008-12-17
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Nordea Bank Norge Asa
A registered charge—10/07/201515/03/2018
satisfied
Nordea Bank Asa (As Security Agent for the Finance Parties)
A registered charge—03/10/201415/03/2018
satisfied
Sparebanken Vest
Floating charge1 property11/01/201302/07/2014
satisfied
Millbrook Fisheries
Millbrook Fisheries Limited
Standard security1 property01/09/200919/01/2013
satisfied
Millbrook Fisheries
Millbrook Fisheries Limited
Standard security1 property01/09/200919/01/2013
satisfied
Millbrook Fisheries
Millbrook Fisheries Limited
Standard security1 property01/09/200919/01/2013

Recent filings (57 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2020-09-22
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2020-07-07
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2020-06-26
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2019-11-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-11-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-09-25
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2018-03-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2018-03-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-11-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-11-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-10-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-11-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-10-12