MALLATITE POWDER COATINGS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03189192 · ltd · incorporated 1996-04-22
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 29.5y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
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 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 67). 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 29.5y

85/100
ready

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 29.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (3 active, 19 linked, 9 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
89 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (64 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-08-30
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2016-08-30
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2016-07-19
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    dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
    dissolution · SOAS(A)
  4. 2016-06-07
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  5. 2016-05-28
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  6. 2016-05-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2015-06-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2015-04-29
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2015-01-05
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  10. 2015-01-05
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    officers · AP01
  11. 2015-01-05
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  12. 2015-01-05
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  13. 2015-01-01
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    HENDERSON, Charles Alex appointed
    secretary
  14. 2015-01-01
    ➕
    HENDERSON, Charles Alex appointed
    director
  15. 2015-01-01
    ➖
    HUMPHREYS, John Christopher resigned
    secretary
  16. 2015-01-01
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    HUMPHREYS, John Christopher resigned
    director
  17. 2014-08-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2014-05-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2013-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2013-06-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-07-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-05-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2011-09-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2011-05-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2010-06-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2010-05-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2009-09-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  28. 2009-04-24
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  29. 2009-03-06
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    legacy
    mortgage · 403a
  30. 2009-02-28
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    Charge satisfied #1
  31. 2008-10-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  32. 2008-03-11
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    BURR, Christopher John resigned
    director
  33. 2008-03-11
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    HUMPHREYS, John Christopher appointed
    director
  34. 2007-04-11
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    GROVE, David Leslie resigned
    director
  35. 2007-02-28
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    HAYHURST, Fred resigned
    secretary
  36. 2007-02-28
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    HAYHURST, Fred resigned
    secretary
  37. 2007-02-28
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    HUMPHREYS, John Christopher appointed
    secretary
  38. 2007-02-07
    ➕
    HAYHURST, Fred appointed
    secretary
  39. 2006-10-27
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    HAYHURST, Fred appointed
    secretary
  40. 2006-10-27
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    HUMPHREYS, John Christopher resigned
    secretary
  41. 2005-07-05
    ➖
    BURR, Christopher John resigned
    secretary
  42. 2005-07-05
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    HUMPHREYS, John Christopher appointed
    secretary
  43. 2004-11-09
    ➖
    COOPER, Michael Alan resigned
    director
  44. 2004-01-19
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    BOWMAN, Robert resigned
    director
  45. 2003-12-31
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    BURR, Christopher John appointed
    secretary
  46. 2003-12-31
    ➖
    EVERETT, Howard Caile resigned
    secretary
  47. 2003-12-01
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    BOWDEN, John Thomas resigned
    director
  48. 2003-12-01
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    FISHER, Clive Douglas resigned
    director
  49. 2002-08-23
    ➕
    MUIR, Derek William appointed
    director
  50. 2002-08-23
    ➕
    EVERETT, Howard Caile appointed
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 64 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
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
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 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 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 2016-08-30

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-04-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Westhaven House, Arleston Way
Shirley
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4LH

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)

HENDERSON, Charles Alex→
secretary · appointed 2015-01-01
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Active
HENDERSON, Charles Alex→
director · ~67y · appointed 2015-01-01
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Active
MUIR, Derek William→
director · ~66y · appointed 2002-08-23
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Active
BURR, Christopher John→
secretary · appointed 2003-12-31 · resigned 2005-07-05
Resigned
EVERETT, Howard Caile→
secretary · appointed 2002-08-23 · resigned 2003-12-31
Resigned
FISHER, Clive Douglas→
secretary · appointed 1996-07-05 · resigned 2002-08-23
Resigned
HAYHURST, Fred→
secretary · appointed 2007-02-07 · resigned 2007-02-28
Resigned
HAYHURST, Fred→
secretary · appointed 2006-10-27 · resigned 2007-02-28
Resigned
HUMPHREYS, John Christopher→
secretary · appointed 2007-02-28 · resigned 2015-01-01
Resigned
HUMPHREYS, John Christopher→
secretary · appointed 2005-07-05 · resigned 2006-10-27
Resigned
HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-04-22 · resigned 1996-07-05
Resigned
BOWDEN, John Thomas→
director · ~90y · appointed 1996-07-05 · resigned 2003-12-01
Resigned
BOWMAN, Robert→
director · ~78y · appointed 1996-07-05 · resigned 2004-01-19
Resigned
BURR, Christopher John→
director · ~77y · appointed 2002-08-23 · resigned 2008-03-11
Resigned
COOPER, Michael Alan→
director · ~77y · appointed 2002-08-23 · resigned 2004-11-09
Resigned
FISHER, Clive Douglas→
director · ~80y · appointed 1996-07-05 · resigned 2003-12-01
Resigned
GROVE, David Leslie→
director · ~78y · appointed 2002-08-23 · resigned 2007-04-11
Resigned
HUMPHREYS, John Christopher→
director · ~74y · appointed 2008-03-11 · resigned 2015-01-01
Resigned
HALLIWELLS DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-04-22 · resigned 1996-07-05
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property31/10/199628/02/2009

Recent filings (89 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-08-30
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2016-07-19
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-06-07
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-05-28
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-06-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-04-29
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-01-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-01-05
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2015-01-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-01-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-08-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-05-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-09-24
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-06-05