00452813 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00452813 · ltd · incorporated 1948-04-20
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
43/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 42/100. 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
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 27.2y
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 27.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (47/100)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
35 officers (1 active, 35 linked, 29 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
319 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
43/100Watch
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
50
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
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (93 events)Click to expand
- 2023-04-18📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2023-04-18🏁Company dissolved
- 2023-01-31📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2023-01-20⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · 2.34B
- 2018-05-01⚠️order-of-court-restoration-previously-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · REST-CVL
- 2018-05-01✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2017-05-21⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2017-02-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2016-06-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2015-07-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2014-07-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2013-07-12⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2013-05-30⚠️liquidation-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC
- 2013-05-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-cease-to-act-as-liquidatorinsolvency · 4.40
- 2012-07-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-05-25⚠️liquidation-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC
- 2011-05-10⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2011-05-10⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · 2.34B
- 2011-02-01⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-12-29⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2010-08-04⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-02-25⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-02-23⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-02-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2009-12-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2009-08-07⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2009-03-26➖DOWNIE, Mark Lindsay resigneddirector
- 2009-03-26➖GAVIN, Moira resigneddirector
- 2009-03-26➖PARKS, Michael resigneddirector
- 2008-12-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-12-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-05-06➕GAVIN, Moira appointeddirector
- 2008-04-28➖NUTBEEN, Wayne Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2008-04-25➕DOWNIE, Mark Lindsay appointeddirector
- 2008-02-08➖PAYNE, Stephen Webb resigneddirector
- 2007-03-20➕PAYNE, Stephen Webb appointeddirector
- 2006-06-30➖CRUMP, Tracy resigneddirector
- 2006-06-30➕PARKS, Michael appointeddirector
- 2006-01-27➖BARNES, Garry Elliot resigneddirector
- 2006-01-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2006-01-16➕BATES, Deborah Jane appointedsecretary
- 2006-01-16➖BARNES, Garry Elliot resignedsecretary
- 2006-01-16➕CRUMP, Tracy appointeddirector
- 2005-12-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bank of America N.A. (The Security Trustee)
- 2005-07-19➕BARNES, Garry Elliot appointeddirector
- 2005-06-30➖MARTIN, Geoffrey Peter resigneddirector
- 2005-03-03🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Wachovia Bank, National Association (The Security Trustee)
- 2005-02-08➖CURTIS, Paul Francis resigneddirector
- 2005-02-08➖GROSSART, Hamish Mcleod resigneddirector
- 2005-02-08➖MOWAT, Magnus Charles resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 93 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 78 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-04-18
22 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-01-20: liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidation; 2018-05-01: order-of-court-restoration-previously-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1948-04-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
Hill House
1 Little New Street
London
EC4A 3TR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 34 resigned)
BATES, Deborah Jane→
Activesecretary · appointed 2006-01-16
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BARNES, Garry Elliot→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-09-01 · resigned 2006-01-16
BATES, Deborah Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-07-24 · resigned 2002-09-01
HINDLEY, William Keith→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-11-25 · resigned 1999-06-23
MARTIN, Simon Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-06-23 · resigned 2001-07-24
WORTHINGTON, Michael Henry→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-11-25
BARNES, Garry Elliot→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2005-07-19 · resigned 2006-01-27
BURRELL, Mark William→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1993-10-27 · resigned 1998-06-30
BYATT, Geoffrey Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · resigned 1992-08-31
CARR, Robert Jeffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1994-07-04 · resigned 1997-06-26
CRUMP, Tracy→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-01-16 · resigned 2006-06-30
CURTIS, Paul Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1996-03-23 · resigned 2005-02-08
DOWNIE, Mark Lindsay→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-04-25 · resigned 2009-03-26
EVANS, Wayne David→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-11-25 · resigned 2000-10-01
GAVIN, Moira→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2008-05-06 · resigned 2009-03-26
GIBSON, Hugh Marcus Thornely, The Hon→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1997-06-26
GREEN, James Gilby→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1997-06-26 · resigned 1999-03-16
GROOME, Harry Connelly→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1993-11-02 · resigned 1996-05-23
GROSSART, Hamish Mcleod→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1998-07-01 · resigned 2005-02-08
HUGHES, Mark Leonard William→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2002-11-19 · resigned 2002-12-12
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| part-satisfied | Bank of America N.A. (The Security Trustee) | Deed of debenture | 1 property | 20/12/2005 | — | |
| satisfied | Wachovia Bank, National Association (The Security Trustee) | Deed of accession to a debenture dated 30 september 2004 | 1 property | 03/03/2005 | 23/01/2006 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Investment Bank PLC,as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 12/04/2002 | 19/12/2008 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Investment Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 29/01/1999 | 19/12/2008 |
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Recent filings (319 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2023-04-18
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2023-01-31
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
insolvency · 2.34B
2023-01-20
order-of-court-restoration-previously-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
insolvency · REST-CVL
2018-05-01
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2018-05-01
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2017-05-21
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2017-02-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2016-06-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2015-07-13
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2014-07-11
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2013-07-12
liquidation-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC
2013-05-30
liquidation-voluntary-cease-to-act-as-liquidator
insolvency · 4.40
2013-05-30
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2012-07-06
liquidation-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC
2011-05-25