THE CAPITAL PUB COMPANY LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04119367 · ltd · incorporated 2000-12-04
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
48/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Public houses and bars
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. 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. 7 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
46 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 24.5y
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 24.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
46 charges (46/46 with lender, 46/46 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (2 active, 22 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
335 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
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 (160 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-13⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2025-09-13🏁Company dissolved
- 2025-06-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2025-03-19⚠️liquidation-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC
- 2025-02-05⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2025-02-05⚠️liquidation-voluntary-removal-of-liquidator-by-courtinsolvency · LIQ10
- 2024-06-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-06-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-06-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2024-06-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2024-02-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2024-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2024-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2024-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #29
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #32
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #28
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2024-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2023-11-16📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-11-16📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2018-01-31➕SMOTHERS, Richard appointeddirector
- 2018-01-31➖DAVIS, Kirk Dyson resigneddirector
- 2016-10-20➖ANAND, Rooney resigneddirector
- 2015-03-26➖BROWN, David Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-03-26➕DAVIS, Kirk Dyson appointeddirector
- 2014-09-29➖FEARN, Matthew Robin Cyprian resigneddirector
- 2014-09-26➕BROWN, David Anthony appointeddirector
- 2013-10-04➖WATSON, Clive Royston resigneddirector
- 2012-09-27➖DERRICK, Alexander John resigneddirector
- 2011-12-06🔓Charge satisfied #46
- 2011-12-06🔓Charge satisfied #45
- 2011-12-06🔓Charge satisfied #44
Showing most recent 50 of 160 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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2025-09-13
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-09-13: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2025-06-13: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Greene King Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Greene King Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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THE CAPITAL PUB COMPANY LIMITED
This company · 04119367
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Greene King Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 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
Incorporated2000-12-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC56302 — Public houses and bars
Registered office
C/O Kroll Advisory Ltd The Shard
32 London Bridge Street
London
SE1 9SG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2023-01-01
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2024-05-03
Officers (0 active · 20 resigned)
KESWICK, Lindsay Anne→
Activesecretary · appointed 2011-09-02
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SMOTHERS, Richard→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-01-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
DUDGEON, James Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-06-23 · resigned 2011-09-02
GORMAN, Jeremy Philip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-02-08 · resigned 2007-04-25
KENYON, David Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-04-25 · resigned 2008-06-23
WATSON, Clive Royston→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-12-21 · resigned 2006-02-08
HBJ SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2000-12-04 · resigned 2000-12-21
ANAND, Rooney→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-09-26 · resigned 2016-10-20
BROWN, David Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2014-09-26 · resigned 2015-03-26
BRUCE, Alexander David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2008-06-23 · resigned 2011-09-26
BRUCE, Alexander David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2000-12-21 · resigned 2008-06-23
BRUXNER, James→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · appointed 2001-02-01 · resigned 2011-09-26
CLIBBORN, Patrick Booth→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2001-02-01 · resigned 2004-09-10
COLLINS, Nicholas Charles Elliot→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2009-03-06 · resigned 2011-11-25
DAVIS, Kirk Dyson→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-03-26 · resigned 2018-01-31
DERRICK, Alexander John→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2011-03-19 · resigned 2012-09-27
FEARN, Matthew Robin Cyprian→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-09-26 · resigned 2014-09-29
KENYON, David Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2007-07-12 · resigned 2008-06-23
LEES, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2007-10-19 · resigned 2009-03-06
PRICKETT, Richard Other→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2001-02-01 · resigned 2011-09-26
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Mortgages & charges
46
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:46 of 46 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/09/2011 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 11/01/2010 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 26/11/2009 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/10/2008 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 3 properties | 17/10/2008 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 08/01/2008 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 21/12/2007 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 3 properties | 17/05/2007 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 13/04/2007 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 5 properties | 02/04/2007 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 25/01/2007 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 28/09/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 25/09/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 21/09/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 31/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 30/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 27/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 26/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 25/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 24/01/2006 | 14/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 23/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 20/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 18/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Mortgage debenture | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/01/2006 | 07/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 24/11/2005 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C. | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 24/11/2005 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C. | Legal mortgage | 4 properties | 24/11/2005 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C. | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 24/11/2005 | 06/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Ironstone UK Ironstone UK Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 14/02/2005 | 14/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 01/09/2004 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 01/09/2004 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Wellington Pub Company Wellington Pub Company PLC | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 21/06/2004 | 14/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 26/04/2004 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 24/11/2003 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 13/08/2003 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge of licensed premises | 1 property | 03/12/2002 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/12/2002 | 03/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Wellington Pub Company Wellington Pub Company PLC | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 01/07/2002 | 14/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Ronald Michael Harris and Malcolm Webber | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 11/10/2001 | 14/02/2024 |
Recent filings (335 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2025-09-13
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2025-06-13
liquidation-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC
2025-03-19
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2025-02-05
liquidation-voluntary-removal-of-liquidator-by-court
insolvency · LIQ10
2025-02-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-06-24
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-06-20
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2024-06-20
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2024-06-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-02-14
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-02-14
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-02-14
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-02-14
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-02-14