A. TREMBLE (DEMOLITION) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00955866 · ltd · incorporated 1969-06-09
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 4511
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 74). 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: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 55.5y
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 55.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 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
11 officers (3 active, 11 linked, 9 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
90 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
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 (53 events)Click to expand
- 2019-06-25📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2019-06-25🏁Company dissolved
- 2019-03-09📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2019-02-12📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2014-09-10📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2008-05-13📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2007-12-02⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2007-07-18⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2007-01-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2006-07-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2005-12-22⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2005-07-19⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2005-01-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2004-07-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2004-01-05⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2003-07-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2002-07-31📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-06-17📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2002-06-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 4.20
- 2002-06-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2002-06-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2002-03-18📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-03-08➖TUNSTALL, Martin Stuart resigneddirector
- 2002-02-26📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-02-18➖PARKIN, Ron resigneddirector
- 2002-02-01📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2001-11-21📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2001-11-15➖DONALDSON, John Archibald resigneddirector
- 2001-09-14➖WOODRUFFE, Mark resigneddirector
- 2001-05-25📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2001-03-07🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2001-02-06➕GOULDSBOROUGH, Richard Graham appointedsecretary
- 2001-02-06➕DONALDSON, John Archibald appointeddirector
- 2001-01-29➕GUY, Trevor appointeddirector
- 2001-01-29➕MILNE, David Alistair appointeddirector
- 2001-01-29➕PARKIN, Ron appointeddirector
- 2001-01-29➕TUNSTALL, Martin Stuart appointeddirector
- 2001-01-29➕WOODRUFFE, Mark appointeddirector
- 2001-01-10➖O CARROLL, Louise resignedsecretary
- 2001-01-10➖O CARROLL, Louise resigneddirector
- 2001-01-10➖REDDEN, Gladys resigneddirector
- 2001-01-10➖TREMBLE, Arthur Barry resigneddirector
- 2001-01-10🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Erringham Investments LTD
- 2000-12-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1997-04-01➕O CARROLL, Louise appointeddirector
- 1995-01-02➕O CARROLL, Louise appointedsecretary
- 1994-11-30➕REDDEN, Gladys appointeddirector
- 1993-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1993-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1992-12-03🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
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 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
96/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 74 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 57 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2019-06-25
12 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2007-12-02: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting; 2007-07-18: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
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
Incorporated1969-06-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC4511 — SIC 4511
Registered office
Omega Court
368 Cemetry Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 8FT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)
GOULDSBOROUGH, Richard Graham→
Activesecretary · appointed 2001-02-06
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Active
MILNE, David Alistair→
Activedirector · ~74y · appointed 2001-01-29
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O CARROLL, Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-01-02 · resigned 2001-01-10
DONALDSON, John Archibald→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · appointed 2001-02-06 · resigned 2001-11-15
O CARROLL, Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1997-04-01 · resigned 2001-01-10
PARKIN, Ron→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2001-01-29 · resigned 2002-02-18
REDDEN, Gladys→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1994-11-30 · resigned 2001-01-10
TREMBLE, Arthur Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 2001-01-10
TUNSTALL, Martin Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2001-01-29 · resigned 2002-03-08
WOODRUFFE, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2001-01-29 · resigned 2001-09-14
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/03/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Erringham Investments Erringham Investments LTD | Debenture | 1 property | 10/01/2001 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/12/1992 | 22/12/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 16/07/1973 | 13/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | A Tremble & Sons A Tremble & Sons LTD | Debenture | 1 property | 12/10/1970 | 13/02/1993 |
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Recent filings (90 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2019-06-25
dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
2019-03-09
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2019-02-12
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2014-09-10
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2008-05-13
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2007-12-02
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2007-07-18
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2007-01-11
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2006-07-28
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2005-12-22
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2005-07-19
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2005-01-11
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2004-07-14
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2004-01-05
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2003-07-21