RIGBLAST COLD CUTTING SERVICES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
01785260 · ltd · incorporated 1984-01-23
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 41.5y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
62/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Sector: Construction
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 74990Non-trading company
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 64). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 41.5y

70/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 41.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

Data confidence

Overall: low (51/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 10 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
122 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
  1. 2014-09-09
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2014-09-09
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2014-05-20
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2014-05-08
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2014-04-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2014-02-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2013-07-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  8. 2013-06-30
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    WORKMAN, David Miller resigned
    director
  9. 2013-06-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2013-02-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2012-10-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2012-02-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2012-01-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  14. 2011-12-13
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    miscellaneous
    miscellaneous · MISC
  15. 2011-11-18
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    miscellaneous
    miscellaneous · MISC
  16. 2011-11-18
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  17. 2011-09-08
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  18. 2011-09-08
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  19. 2011-09-06
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  20. 2011-08-31
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    WATSON, Colin Carrick appointed
    secretary
  21. 2011-08-31
    ➕
    WATSON, Colin Carrick appointed
    director
  22. 2011-08-31
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    GLEN, Andrew Lundie resigned
    secretary
  23. 2011-07-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2011-07-06
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  25. 2011-07-06
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  26. 2011-07-04
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  27. 2011-07-04
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  28. 2011-07-04
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  29. 2011-07-04
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    move-registers-to-sail-company
    address · AD03
  30. 2011-07-04
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    change-sail-address-company
    address · AD02
  31. 2011-05-13
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    CHISHOLM, Bruce resigned
    secretary
  32. 2011-05-13
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    GLEN, Andrew Lundie appointed
    secretary
  33. 2011-05-13
    ➖
    RAY, John William resigned
    director
  34. 2011-05-13
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    WORKMAN, David Miller appointed
    director
  35. 2007-07-12
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    Charge satisfied #2
  36. 2005-09-09
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    ELLIS, Richard John Muir resigned
    director
  37. 2003-10-21
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    BRUCE, Andrew resigned
    director
  38. 2003-09-16
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    ELLIS, Richard John Muir appointed
    director
  39. 2003-09-16
    ➕
    RAY, John William appointed
    director
  40. 2003-05-21
    ➕
    CHISHOLM, Bruce appointed
    secretary
  41. 2003-05-21
    ➖
    FORBES, Robert Gordon resigned
    secretary
  42. 2003-05-21
    ➖
    FORBES, Robert Gordon resigned
    director
  43. 2002-08-31
    ➖
    CLARK, Alexander resigned
    director
  44. 2000-12-31
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    BAIN, John Logie Cameron resigned
    secretary
  45. 2000-12-31
    ➕
    FORBES, Robert Gordon appointed
    secretary
  46. 2000-12-31
    ➖
    BAIN, John Logie Cameron resigned
    director
  47. 2000-12-31
    ➕
    BRUCE, Andrew appointed
    director
  48. 2000-12-31
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    FORBES, Robert Gordon appointed
    director
  49. 1999-03-30
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  50. 1999-02-01
    ➕
    BAIN, John Logie Cameron appointed
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events

Owner dependency

83/100
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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

88/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 42 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2014-09-09

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-01-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC43999 — Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Dundas & Wilson Llp Northwest Wing, Bush House
Aldwych
London
WC2B 4EZ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 15 resigned)

WATSON, Colin Carrick→
secretary · appointed 2011-08-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
WATSON, Colin Carrick→
director · ~64y · appointed 2011-08-31
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Active
BAIN, John Logie Cameron→
secretary · appointed 1999-02-01 · resigned 2000-12-31
Resigned
CHISHOLM, Bruce→
secretary · appointed 2003-05-21 · resigned 2011-05-13
Resigned
CHISHOLM, Bruce→
secretary · resigned 1996-03-14
Resigned
FORBES, Robert Gordon→
secretary · appointed 2000-12-31 · resigned 2003-05-21
Resigned
GLEN, Andrew Lundie→
secretary · appointed 2011-05-13 · resigned 2011-08-31
Resigned
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1996-03-14 · resigned 1999-02-01
Resigned
BAIN, John Logie Cameron→
director · ~71y · appointed 1996-03-14 · resigned 2000-12-31
Resigned
BRUCE, Andrew→
director · ~68y · appointed 2000-12-31 · resigned 2003-10-21
Resigned
CLARK, Alexander→
director · ~76y · appointed 1996-03-14 · resigned 2002-08-31
Resigned
DRUMMOND, Robert Sommerville→
director · ~71y · resigned 1992-08-31
Resigned
ELLIS, Richard John Muir→
director · ~81y · appointed 2003-09-16 · resigned 2005-09-09
Resigned
FORBES, Robert Gordon→
director · ~67y · appointed 2000-12-31 · resigned 2003-05-21
Resigned
RAY, John William→
director · ~78y · appointed 2003-09-16 · resigned 2011-05-13
Resigned
RAY, John William→
director · ~78y · resigned 1996-03-14
Resigned
WORKMAN, David Miller→
director · ~66y · appointed 2011-05-13 · resigned 2013-06-30
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property30/03/199912/07/2007
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Debenture1 property08/10/198417/09/1991

Recent filings (122 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2014-09-09
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2014-05-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2014-05-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-04-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-02-06
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-07-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-06-27
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-10-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-02-06
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2012-01-26
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2011-12-13
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2011-11-18
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2011-11-18
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2011-09-08