TINS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03835115 · ltd · incorporated 1999-08-27
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 21.4y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
50/100
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 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · oldest 21.4y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (3 active, 12 linked, 7 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
92 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth 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
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
46
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 (51 events)Click to expand
- 2021-03-30📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2021-03-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2021-02-23📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2021-02-23📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2021-02-23⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2021-02-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-01-12📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2021-01-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-31📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2020-12-10📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2020-12-10⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2019-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-06-30➖HERBERT, Mark Philip resigneddirector
- 2019-04-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-04-08➕WILLIS, Mark Simon appointeddirector
- 2019-04-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-04-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-04-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-04-01➕HERBERT, Mark Philip appointeddirector
- 2019-03-31➖FINN, Trevor Garry resigneddirector
- 2019-03-31➖HOLDEN, Timothy Paul resigneddirector
- 2018-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-01-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2017-01-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-01-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-01-01➕MALONEY, Richard James appointedsecretary
- 2017-01-01➖SYKES, Hilary Claire resignedsecretary
- 2017-01-01➖SYKES, Hilary Claire resigneddirector
- 2011-02-22🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2009-12-11➕HOLDEN, Timothy Paul appointeddirector
- 2009-12-10➖FORSYTH, David Robertson resigneddirector
- 2008-10-31🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-12-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-08-25🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-06-23🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2004-11-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2004-11-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2001-11-26➖HOPEWELL, Stephen Neil resigneddirector
- 1999-11-01➕PENDRAGON MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 1999-11-01➕SYKES, Hilary Claire appointedsecretary
- 1999-11-01➖ALPHA SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1999-11-01➕FINN, Trevor Garry appointeddirector
- 1999-11-01➕FORSYTH, David Robertson appointeddirector
- 1999-11-01➕HOPEWELL, Stephen Neil appointeddirector
- 1999-11-01➕SYKES, Hilary Claire appointeddirector
- 1999-11-01➖ALPHA DIRECT LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1999-08-27🏢Company incorporatedAs TINS LIMITED
- 1999-08-27➕ALPHA SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 51 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.
- +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 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 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 · 1 lowCompany dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-03-30
2 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-02-23: legacy; 2020-12-10: legacy
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Pendragon Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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Pendragon Plc
Corporate parent
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TINS LIMITED
This company · 03835115
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pendragon Plc Corporate entity | — | 75–100% | 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-08-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
Loxley House 2 Oakwood Court
Little Oak Drive
Annesley Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG15 0DR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2019-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 9 resigned)
MALONEY, Richard James→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-01-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
WILLIS, Mark Simon→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2019-04-08
View their other companies + combined net worth →
PENDRAGON MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-director · appointed 1999-11-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SYKES, Hilary Claire→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2017-01-01
ALPHA SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-08-27 · resigned 1999-11-01
FINN, Trevor Garry→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2019-03-31
FORSYTH, David Robertson→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2009-12-10
HERBERT, Mark Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2019-04-01 · resigned 2019-06-30
HOLDEN, Timothy Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2009-12-11 · resigned 2019-03-31
HOPEWELL, Stephen Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2001-11-26
SYKES, Hilary Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2017-01-01
ALPHA DIRECT LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-08-27 · resigned 1999-11-01
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
7
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 22/02/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 22 april 1996, | 1 property | 31/10/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 22/4/1996 | 1 property | 20/12/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set off agreement date 22 april 1996 and | 1 property | 25/08/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set off agreement dated 22ND april 1996 | 1 property | 23/06/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set-off agreement dated 22ND april 1996 | 1 property | 29/11/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 29/11/2004 | — |
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Recent filings (92 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2021-03-30
legacy
capital · SH20
2021-02-23
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2021-02-23
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2021-02-23
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-02-08
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2021-01-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-01-08
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2020-12-31
legacy
capital · SH20
2020-12-10
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2020-12-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-08-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-10-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-08-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-07-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2019-04-15