STEWART HUGHES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01494840 · ltd · incorporated 1980-05-01
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
59/100
Worth a look
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 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 71). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 43.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 43.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
19 officers (3 active, 19 linked, 16 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
150 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
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 (62 events)Click to expand
- 2015-11-17📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2015-11-17🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-08-04📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2015-07-22📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2015-07-16📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2015-07-16📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2015-07-16⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2015-07-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-06-05📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-05-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2014-06-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-05-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-11-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-11-26➕RALPH, Alexandra appointeddirector
- 2013-11-06📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2013-09-30➖BROAD, Donald Andrew Robertson resigneddirector
- 2013-05-30📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-04-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2012-08-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-04-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-05-27📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-03-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2010-06-22📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-06-16📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2010-04-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2009-06-02📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-01-27📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-01-27📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-12-17➕BROAD, Donald Andrew Robertson appointeddirector
- 2008-11-28➕BURDETT, Neil Robert appointeddirector
- 2008-11-28➖PENN, David Alfred resigneddirector
- 2008-07-31➖O'BRIEN, Susan Lynn resigneddirector
- 2007-07-31➕GILLESPIE, Fiona Margaret appointedsecretary
- 2007-07-31➖BURDETT, Neil Robert resignedsecretary
- 2007-07-31➖NORRIS, Guy Mervyn resigneddirector
- 2007-07-31➕O'BRIEN, Susan Lynn appointeddirector
- 2007-05-04➖KNIGHT, Brian Roy William resigneddirector
- 2007-04-05➖ALBRECHT, Ronald Charles resigneddirector
- 2007-04-05➕NORRIS, Guy Mervyn appointeddirector
- 2007-04-05➕PENN, David Alfred appointeddirector
- 2000-09-25➕KNIGHT, Brian Roy William appointeddirector
- 2000-07-31➖BARBER, Norman Victor resigneddirector
- 1998-11-02➕BURDETT, Neil Robert appointedsecretary
- 1998-11-02➖HUGHES, Anthony Douglas, Dr resignedsecretary
- 1998-11-02➕ALBRECHT, Ronald Charles appointeddirector
- 1998-11-02➕BARBER, Norman Victor appointeddirector
- 1998-11-02➖BERGLUND, Jan Erik, Dr resigneddirector
- 1998-11-02➖HIGGS, Peter Charles resigneddirector
- 1998-11-02➖HUGHES, Anthony Douglas resigneddirector
- 1998-11-02➖PIPE, Kenneth resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 62 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 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
89/100
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 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 46 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-11-17
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-07-16: legacy
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1980-05-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
C/O Smiths Group Plc 2nd Floor, Cardinal Place
80 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 5JL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)
GILLESPIE, Fiona Margaret→
Activesecretary · appointed 2007-07-31
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BURDETT, Neil Robert→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2008-11-28
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RALPH, Alexandra→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2013-11-26
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BURDETT, Neil Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-11-02 · resigned 2007-07-31
HUGHES, Anthony Douglas, Dr→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-11-02
ALBRECHT, Ronald Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1998-11-02 · resigned 2007-04-05
BARBER, Norman Victor→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 1998-11-02 · resigned 2000-07-31
BERGLUND, Jan Erik, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1994-07-18 · resigned 1998-11-02
BONFIELD, Derek George→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1995-03-16
BROAD, Donald Andrew Robertson→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2008-12-17 · resigned 2013-09-30
HIGGIN, Ronald Lupton→
Resigneddirector · ~106y · resigned 1994-09-08
HIGGS, Peter Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1995-04-10 · resigned 1998-11-02
HUGHES, Anthony Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1998-11-02
KNIGHT, Brian Roy William→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2000-09-25 · resigned 2007-05-04
NORRIS, Guy Mervyn→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2007-04-05 · resigned 2007-07-31
O'BRIEN, Susan Lynn→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-07-31 · resigned 2008-07-31
PENN, David Alfred→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2007-04-05 · resigned 2008-11-28
PIPE, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1998-11-02
STEWART, Ronald Macpherson→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1998-11-02
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 01/09/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage deed | 1 property | 19/09/1997 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 23/01/1989 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 11/07/1988 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 05/04/1983 | 11/08/1988 |
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Recent filings (150 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2015-11-17
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2015-08-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-07-22
legacy
capital · SH20
2015-07-16
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2015-07-16
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2015-07-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-07-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-05-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-06-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-05-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2013-11-27
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-11-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-05-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-04-26