01174045 LIMITED
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01174045 · ltd · incorporated 1974-06-14
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
47/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 2852
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 47/100 (watch), bankability 12/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 78). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (70/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 42.5y
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 42.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (2 active, 16 linked, 12 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
110 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
47/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
25
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
15
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 (66 events)Click to expand
- 2013-08-21📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2013-01-22📄gazette-dissolved-compulsarygazette · GAZ2
- 2012-10-09📄gazette-notice-compulsarygazette · GAZ1
- 2010-09-22📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2009-09-15📄gazette-dissolved-compulsarygazette · GAZ2
- 2009-05-26📄gazette-notice-compulsarygazette · GAZ1
- 2003-04-11📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2001-07-17📄gazette-dissolved-compulsarygazette · GAZ2
- 2001-03-27📄gazette-notice-compulsarygazette · GAZ1
- 2000-11-08⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2000-11-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 1999-12-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 1999-11-23⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1998-12-10⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1998-02-13📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 1998-02-13⚠️liquidation-receiver-administrative-receivers-reportinsolvency · 3.10
- 1997-12-16📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 1997-11-28➖BREBNER, John Hugh Cameron resignedsecretary
- 1997-11-26⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(1)
- 1997-11-24📍legacyaddress · 287
- 1997-03-25📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 1997-03-18➖SMITH, Terence resigneddirector
- 1997-02-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 1996-10-24📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1996-08-12📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1996-07-05➖WILBRAHAM, Philip Neville resigneddirector
- 1996-03-13📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1996-03-13📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1995-12-04➕MACARTNEY, Melvyn John appointeddirector
- 1995-12-04➕SMITH, Terence appointeddirector
- 1995-10-04➖CORR, James Joseph resigneddirector
- 1995-07-19➖BALCAM, Robert Edward Schofield resignedsecretary
- 1995-07-19➖BALCAM, Robert Edward Schofield resigneddirector
- 1995-07-19➖DITCHFIELD, Ian resigneddirector
- 1995-07-19➖SLAWSON, Andrew Paul resigneddirector
- 1995-06-23➕BREBNER, John Hugh Cameron appointedsecretary
- 1995-01-12🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 1995-01-12🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 1995-01-12🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 1995-01-12🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 1994-11-18🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1994-11-18🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1994-10-13➖FREARSON, Richard resigneddirector
- 1994-04-06➕SLAWSON, Andrew Paul appointeddirector
- 1994-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1994-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1994-01-18➖PEACOCK, John resigneddirector
- 1993-12-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1993-12-13➕BALCAM, Robert Edward Schofield appointedsecretary
- 1993-12-13➖CORR, James Joseph resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 66 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 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 78 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
91/100
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 78 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 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 52 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 2 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2003-01-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-10-26
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2000-11-08: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments; 2000-11-08: legacy
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1974-06-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC2852 — SIC 2852
Registered office
C/O Grant Thornton
St Johns Centre
110 Albion Street
Leeds West Yorkshire
LS2 8LA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2003-01-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2016-10-26OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (2 active · 14 resigned)
Active
MACARTNEY, Melvyn John→
Activedirector · ~78y · appointed 1995-12-04
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BALCAM, Robert Edward Schofield→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-12-13 · resigned 1995-07-19
BREBNER, John Hugh Cameron→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-06-23 · resigned 1997-11-28
CORR, James Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-01-22 · resigned 1993-12-13
HEROD, Brian→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-01-22
BALCAM, Robert Edward Schofield→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1993-12-13 · resigned 1995-07-19
BRAMHILL, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · resigned 1993-03-17
CORR, James Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 1995-10-04
DITCHFIELD, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 1995-07-19
FREARSON, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 1994-10-13
PEACOCK, John→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 1994-01-18
POWNER, John Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · resigned 1993-06-16
SLAWSON, Andrew Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1994-04-06 · resigned 1995-07-19
SMITH, Terence→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1995-12-04 · resigned 1997-03-18
WILBRAHAM, Philip Neville→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · resigned 1996-07-05
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/1994 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 18/11/1994 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Assignment | 1 property | 01/11/1993 | 12/01/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 01/11/1993 | 12/01/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 2 properties | 01/11/1993 | 12/01/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/11/1993 | 12/01/1995 | |
| satisfied | Henry Ansbacher & Co. Henry Ansbacher & Co. Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 28/06/1991 | 10/12/1993 | |
| satisfied | Allied Irish Banks Allied Irish Banks PLC | Charge over deposit | 1 property | 28/11/1990 | 28/01/1994 | |
| satisfied | Allied Irish Banks . Allied Irish Banks PLC. | Mortgage debenture | 2 properties | 23/05/1988 | 22/12/1993 | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 30/11/1983 | — | |
| satisfied | Manufacturers Hanoven Industrial Finance Manufacturers Hanoven Industrial Finance Limited | Assignment | 1 property | 31/10/1983 | 28/01/1994 |
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Recent filings (110 total)
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2013-08-21
gazette-dissolved-compulsary
gazette · GAZ2
2013-01-22
gazette-notice-compulsary
gazette · GAZ1
2012-10-09
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2010-09-22
gazette-dissolved-compulsary
gazette · GAZ2
2009-09-15
gazette-notice-compulsary
gazette · GAZ1
2009-05-26
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2003-04-11
gazette-dissolved-compulsary
gazette · GAZ2
2001-07-17
gazette-notice-compulsary
gazette · GAZ1
2001-03-27
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2000-11-08
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
2000-11-08
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
1999-12-08
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1999-11-23
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1998-12-10
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
1998-02-13