LORD TECHNICAL UTILITIES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03699201 · ltd · incorporated 1999-01-21
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7134
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 7487SIC 7487
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. 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. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 22.7y

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

Data confidence

Overall: low (48/100)

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (3 active, 14 linked, 7 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
93 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
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 (57 events)Click to expand
  1. 2013-08-15
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2013-08-15
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2013-05-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 2.24B
  4. 2013-05-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 2.24B
  5. 2013-05-15
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 2.24B
  6. 2013-05-15
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
    insolvency · 2.35B
  7. 2013-05-15
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 2.24B
  8. 2012-11-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 2.24B
  9. 2012-11-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
    insolvency · 2.31B
  10. 2012-06-18
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 2.24B
  11. 2012-01-13
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-proposals
    insolvency · 2.17B
  12. 2011-12-28
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
    insolvency · 2.16B
  13. 2011-11-25
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  14. 2011-11-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
    insolvency · 2.12B
  15. 2011-11-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  16. 2011-02-08
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2011-02-07
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  18. 2011-02-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  19. 2011-01-31
    ➖
    MELLOR, Stephen Edward resigned
    director
  20. 2011-01-04
    ➕
    ANDREWS, Rachel Elizabeth appointed
    director
  21. 2010-07-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2010-06-03
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  23. 2010-05-31
    ➖
    MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas resigned
    secretary
  24. 2010-05-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  25. 2010-04-29
    📄
    legacy
    mortgage · MG01
  26. 2010-04-28
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Ecf Asset Finance PLC
  27. 2010-02-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2010-02-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  29. 2010-02-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  30. 2010-02-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  31. 2007-10-01
    ➕
    LANGTON, Michael Stuart appointed
    director
  32. 2007-08-22
    ➕
    MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas appointed
    secretary
  33. 2006-11-07
    ➖
    MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas resigned
    secretary
  34. 2005-04-09
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  35. 2005-03-31
    ➖
    BEVILS, Christel resigned
    secretary
  36. 2005-03-31
    ➕
    MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas appointed
    secretary
  37. 2004-12-29
    🔒
    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Cattles Invoice Finance Limited (The Factor)
  38. 2004-02-27
    ➖
    MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas resigned
    director
  39. 2004-02-02
    ➖
    ROSCOE, James Alexander resigned
    secretary
  40. 2004-02-02
    ➖
    ROSCOE, James Alexander resigned
    director
  41. 2004-02-01
    ➕
    BEVILS, Christel appointed
    secretary
  42. 2003-10-01
    ➕
    MELLOR, Stephen Edward appointed
    director
  43. 2003-08-13
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  44. 2003-08-05
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: City Invoice Finance Limited
  45. 2003-07-17
    ➕
    MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas appointed
    director
  46. 2002-07-24
    ➖
    O'NEILL, Dennis resigned
    director
  47. 2002-05-27
    ➕
    BEVILS, Peter Thomas appointed
    director
  48. 2002-05-27
    ➖
    ROSCOE, Carole Ann resigned
    secretary
  49. 2002-05-27
    ➕
    ROSCOE, James Alexander appointed
    secretary
  50. 2002-05-27
    ➕
    O'NEILL, Dennis appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 57 events

Owner dependency

68/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.

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 58. 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 27 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
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2013-08-15

12 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2013-08-15: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2013-05-25: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-01-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7134 — SIC 7134

Registered office

Arkwright House
Parsongae Gardens
Manchester
M3 2LF

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2011-05-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 11 resigned)

ANDREWS, Rachel Elizabeth→
director · ~52y · appointed 2011-01-04
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Active
BEVILS, Peter Thomas→
director · ~53y · appointed 2002-05-27
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Active
LANGTON, Michael Stuart→
director · ~58y · appointed 2007-10-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BEVILS, Christel→
secretary · appointed 2004-02-01 · resigned 2005-03-31
Resigned
MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas→
secretary · appointed 2007-08-22 · resigned 2010-05-31
Resigned
MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas→
secretary · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2006-11-07
Resigned
ROSCOE, Carole Ann→
secretary · appointed 1999-01-21 · resigned 2002-05-27
Resigned
ROSCOE, James Alexander→
secretary · appointed 2002-05-27 · resigned 2004-02-02
Resigned
BRITANNIA COMPANY FORMATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-01-21 · resigned 1999-01-21
Resigned
MCCARTHY, Andrew Thomas→
director · ~52y · appointed 2003-07-17 · resigned 2004-02-27
Resigned
MELLOR, Stephen Edward→
director · ~65y · appointed 2003-10-01 · resigned 2011-01-31
Resigned
O'NEILL, Dennis→
director · ~75y · appointed 2002-05-27 · resigned 2002-07-24
Resigned
ROSCOE, James Alexander→
director · ~83y · appointed 1999-01-21 · resigned 2004-02-02
Resigned
DEANSGATE COMPANY FORMATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-01-21 · resigned 1999-01-21
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Ecf Asset Finance
Ecf Asset Finance PLC
Mortgage3 properties28/04/2010—
outstanding
Cattles Invoice Finance (The Factor)
Cattles Invoice Finance Limited (The Factor)
Debenture1 property29/12/2004—
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Debenture1 property13/08/2003—
satisfied
City Invoice Finance
City Invoice Finance Limited
Debenture1 property05/08/200309/04/2005
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Recent filings (93 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2013-08-15
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2013-05-25
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2013-05-25
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2013-05-15
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
insolvency · 2.35B
2013-05-15
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2013-05-15
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2012-11-12
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2012-11-12
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2012-06-18
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · 2.17B
2012-01-13
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 2.16B
2011-12-28
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2011-11-25
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · 2.12B
2011-11-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2011-11-10
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-02-08