RIVER RIDE LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
01453909 · ltd · incorporated 1979-10-12
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
58/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 58/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).

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Refinance opportunity

21 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 42.1y

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 42.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).

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
21 charges (21/21 with lender, 21/21 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (4 active, 21 linked, 10 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
140 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
58/100Worth 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
56
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 (87 events)Click to expand
  1. 2013-12-10
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2013-12-10
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2013-08-27
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2013-08-15
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2013-04-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2013-04-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2013-04-04
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2013-03-28
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    CARTER, Stuart Anthony appointed
    director
  9. 2013-03-28
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    ANDREW, Philip Richard resigned
    director
  10. 2012-07-31
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2012-07-31
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    change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH02
  12. 2012-07-31
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    change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH02
  13. 2012-07-31
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  14. 2012-05-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2012-02-23
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2012-01-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2012-01-01
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    ANDREW, Philip Richard appointed
    director
  18. 2011-12-31
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    CONNOLLY, Aidan Joseph resigned
    director
  19. 2011-08-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  20. 2011-08-09
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  21. 2011-03-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2010-09-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  23. 2010-09-01
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    CONNOLLY, Aidan Joseph appointed
    director
  24. 2010-07-27
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2010-07-27
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    change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH02
  26. 2010-07-27
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    change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH02
  27. 2010-07-27
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  28. 2010-04-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  29. 2009-08-06
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  30. 2008-12-10
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  31. 2008-07-29
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  32. 2002-06-25
    ➖
    FARRELL, John resigned
    secretary
  33. 2002-06-01
    ➕
    SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  34. 2002-06-01
    ➕
    SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.1) LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  35. 2002-06-01
    ➕
    SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  36. 2002-06-01
    ➖
    CARTON, Bernard, Monsieur resigned
    director
  37. 2002-06-01
    ➖
    CUNY, Jean Pierre resigned
    director
  38. 2002-06-01
    ➖
    DOUCE, Patrice resigned
    director
  39. 2002-06-01
    ➖
    SELINGER, Peter resigned
    director
  40. 2002-04-30
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    FARRELL, John appointed
    secretary
  41. 2002-04-30
    ➖
    PLANTEY, Philippe resigned
    secretary
  42. 2000-04-25
    ➕
    PLANTEY, Philippe appointed
    secretary
  43. 2000-04-25
    ➖
    RITEAU, Bertrand Maurice Marcel resigned
    secretary
  44. 1997-01-16
    ➖
    HABERT, Jean-Francois resigned
    secretary
  45. 1997-01-16
    ➕
    RITEAU, Bertrand Maurice Marcel appointed
    secretary
  46. 1996-05-10
    ➖
    ADAM, Ifti resigned
    secretary
  47. 1996-05-10
    ➕
    HABERT, Jean-Francois appointed
    secretary
  48. 1996-02-08
    ➕
    SELINGER, Peter appointed
    director
  49. 1995-11-10
    ➕
    ADAM, Ifti appointed
    secretary
  50. 1995-11-10
    ➖
    TAYLOR, Stephen Charles resigned
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 87 events

Owner dependency

91/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

70/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 47 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 · 1 low
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2013-12-10

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.

13 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1979-10-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

One
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 5HA
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)

SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2002-06-01
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Active
CARTER, Stuart Anthony→
director · ~61y · appointed 2013-03-28
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Active
SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.1) LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2002-06-01
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Active
SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2002-06-01
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Active
ADAM, Ifti→
secretary · appointed 1995-11-10 · resigned 1996-05-10
Resigned
FARRELL, John→
secretary · appointed 2002-04-30 · resigned 2002-06-25
Resigned
HABERT, Jean-Francois→
secretary · appointed 1996-05-10 · resigned 1997-01-16
Resigned
PLANTEY, Philippe→
secretary · appointed 2000-04-25 · resigned 2002-04-30
Resigned
RITEAU, Bertrand Maurice Marcel→
secretary · appointed 1997-01-16 · resigned 2000-04-25
Resigned
TAYLOR, Stephen Charles→
secretary · appointed 1995-07-04 · resigned 1995-11-10
Resigned
VINCENT, Francois, Monsieur→
secretary · resigned 1995-07-04
Resigned
ANDREW, Philip Richard→
director · ~55y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2013-03-28
Resigned
CARTON, Bernard, Monsieur→
director · ~92y · resigned 2002-06-01
Resigned
CONNOLLY, Aidan Joseph→
director · ~69y · appointed 2010-09-01 · resigned 2011-12-31
Resigned
CROUCH, Robert George→
director · ~89y · resigned 1994-03-23
Resigned
CUNY, Jean Pierre→
director · ~72y · resigned 2002-06-01
Resigned
DOUCE, Patrice→
director · ~84y · resigned 2002-06-01
Resigned
SELINGER, Peter→
director · ~65y · appointed 1996-02-08 · resigned 2002-06-01
Resigned
STEELE, David Thomas→
director · ~84y · resigned 1993-01-05
Resigned
TAYLOR, Stephen Charles→
director · ~67y · appointed 1995-07-04 · resigned 1995-11-10
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

21
Total charges
13
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:21 of 21 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property29/01/198730/03/1995
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Statutory mortgage1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company
Charrington and Company Limited
Statutory mortgage1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Statutory mortgage1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Statutory mortgage1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Statutory mortgage1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Indenture1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Deed of covenant1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Deed of covenant1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Deed of covenant1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Deed of covenant1 property05/12/1986—
outstanding
Charrington and Company .
Charrington and Company Limited.
Deed of covenant1 property05/12/1986—
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of covenant1 property28/01/198630/03/1995
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Statutory mortgage1 property28/01/198630/03/1995
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of covenants1 property28/01/198630/03/1995
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Statutory mortgage1 property28/01/198630/03/1995
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of covenants1 property28/01/198630/03/1995
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Statutory mortgage1 property28/01/198630/03/1995
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Debenture1 property20/11/198530/03/1995
outstanding
Charrington and Company
Charrington and Company Limited
Indenture1 property02/04/1984—
outstanding
Charrington and Company
Charrington and Company Limited
Deed of covenant1 property02/04/1984—
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Recent filings (140 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2013-12-10
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2013-08-27
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2013-08-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-04-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2013-04-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-04-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-07-31
change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH02
2012-07-31
change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH02
2012-07-31
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2012-07-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-05-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2012-02-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2012-01-10
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-08-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2011-08-09