AUTOMOTIVE AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC

⚰️Wound downdissolved

04360804 · plc · incorporated 2002-01-25

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

—

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Net worth

—

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Opportunity

49/100

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What this business does

Primary activity: Activities of head offices

Sector: Professional, scientific & technical

Investor take

Pass (distressed without resilience)

Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 68). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 21.3y

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 21.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
· Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (48/100)

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

Lenders & charges

6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)

Directors & officers

26 officers (3 active, 26 linked, 18 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)

Director network

1 connected companies via shared directors

Filing history

194 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

Opportunity Score

49/100Watch

PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional

Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.

Business quality

Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.

Acquirability

Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.

Risk profile

Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filings

Last 180 days

filings

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (86 events)Click to expand

2021-11-10
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gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2021-11-10
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Company dissolved
2021-08-10
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liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2021-04-21
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2021-02-08
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mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2021-02-08
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mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2021-02-08
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mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2021-02-08
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-02-08
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-02-08
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-02-08
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Charge satisfied #6
2021-02-08
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Charge satisfied #5
2021-02-08
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Charge satisfied #3
2020-11-16
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liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2019-09-09
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liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2019-09-09
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liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2019-09-09
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-10-12
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-09-06
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accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2018-02-14
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mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2018-02-09
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Charge registered #6
Lender: Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited as Security Agent
2017-12-14
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ROY, Nicola Jane Catherine resigned
director
2017-12-14
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-11-15
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-10-23
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accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2017-10-02
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2017-09-19
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mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2017-09-18
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-09-18
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Charge satisfied #4
2017-09-14
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PAUL, Richard Ewan appointed
director
2017-09-14
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Charge registered #5
Lender: Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited
2017-06-07
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-05-23
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EVANS, Stephen Anthony, Dr resigned
director
2017-01-16
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ANDREWS, Martin John resigned
director
2016-09-13
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WOODS, Lucy appointed
director
2016-08-08
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LEES, David John resigned
director
2016-01-25
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Charge registered #4
Lender: Gqs Finance LTD
2015-03-13
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SADIQ, Irfan appointed
secretary
2015-03-13
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JONES, Stephen Robert resigned
secretary
2012-11-16
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ROY, Nicola Jane Catherine appointed
director
2012-11-16
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WHATLEY, David Andrew resigned
director
2011-05-31
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GALLOWAY, David Allistair resigned
director
2011-05-31
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STANLEY, Graham Kemble resigned
director
2011-05-31
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WHATLEY, David Andrew appointed
director
2007-10-22
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GUPTA, Daksh resigned
director
2007-07-06
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Charge satisfied #2
2007-07-06
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Charge satisfied #1
2007-06-14
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Charge registered #3
Lender: Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited
2007-01-02
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GUPTA, Daksh appointed
director
2006-10-30
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JONES, Stephen Robert appointed
secretary

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Owner dependency

73/100

High — earn-out structure required

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

FACTORS

+Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
+Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

66/100

Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS

primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 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

high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-11-10

5 insolvency-related filings on record

high

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

Evidence: 2021-11-10: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2021-08-10: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern

medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved

Typeplc

Incorporated2002-01-25

Jurisdictionengland-wales

Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

Unit 2 Liberty Park

Burton Old Road

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9HY

England

Filing status

Accounts

Next due: —

Last made up to: 2018-02-28

Confirmation statement

Next due: —

Last: —

Officers (0 active · 23 resigned)

SADIQ, Irfan→

secretary · appointed 2015-03-13

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

PAUL, Richard Ewan→

director · ~66y · appointed 2017-09-14

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

WOODS, Lucy→

director · ~68y · appointed 2016-09-13

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

DAVIES, Dunstana Adeshola→

secretary · appointed 2002-01-25 · resigned 2002-01-25

Resigned

JONES, Stephen Robert→

secretary · appointed 2006-10-30 · resigned 2015-03-13

Resigned

PICKERING, Nicola Jane Catherine→

secretary · appointed 2004-09-01 · resigned 2006-10-30

Resigned

SMITH, David→

secretary · appointed 2002-01-25 · resigned 2004-04-20

Resigned

CARGIL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED→

corporate-secretary · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2004-09-01

Resigned

ANDREWS, Martin John→

director · ~63y · appointed 2004-11-10 · resigned 2017-01-16

Resigned

BULL, Michael Norman→

director · ~92y · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2004-04-19

Resigned

COOKE, Andrew James→

director · ~61y · appointed 2002-01-25 · resigned 2002-02-28

Resigned

EVANS, Stephen Anthony, Dr→

director · ~68y · appointed 2004-04-19 · resigned 2017-05-23

Resigned

GALLOWAY, David Allistair→

director · ~81y · appointed 2005-07-21 · resigned 2011-05-31

Resigned

GUPTA, Daksh→

director · ~56y · appointed 2007-01-02 · resigned 2007-10-22

Resigned

HEYNES, David Gordon→

director · ~81y · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2003-07-20

Resigned

LEES, David John→

director · ~79y · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2016-08-08

Resigned

ROY, Nicola Jane Catherine→

director · ~50y · appointed 2012-11-16 · resigned 2017-12-14

Resigned

SMITH, David→

director · ~71y · appointed 2002-01-25 · resigned 2002-02-28

Resigned

STANLEY, Graham Kemble→

director · ~75y · appointed 2005-07-21 · resigned 2011-05-31

Resigned

VAUGHAN FOWLER, James Nicholas→

director · ~71y · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2003-03-17

Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

Total charges

Outstanding

Active lenders

Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown

		Type	Properties
satisfied	Morgan Stanley Bank International as Security Agent Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited as Security Agent	A registered charge	—	09/02/2018	08/02/2021
satisfied	Morgan Stanley Bank International Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited	A registered charge	—	14/09/2017	08/02/2021
satisfied	Gqs Finance Gqs Finance LTD	A registered charge	2 properties	25/01/2016	18/09/2017
satisfied	Morgan Stanley Bank International Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited	Security agreement	1 property	14/06/2007	08/02/2021
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Trustee)	Security trust deed	1 property	22/09/2006	06/07/2007
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC	Debenture	1 property	20/12/2004	06/07/2007

Recent filings (194 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation

gazette · GAZ2

2021-11-10

liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

insolvency · LIQ13

2021-08-10

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address

address · AD01

2021-04-21

mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number

mortgage · MR05

2021-02-08

mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number

mortgage · MR05

2021-02-08

mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number

mortgage · MR05

2021-02-08

mortgage-satisfy-charge-full

mortgage · MR04

2021-02-08

mortgage-satisfy-charge-full

mortgage · MR04

2021-02-08

mortgage-satisfy-charge-full

mortgage · MR04

2021-02-08

liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date

insolvency · LIQ03

2020-11-16

liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency

insolvency · LIQ01

2019-09-09

liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator

insolvency · 600

2019-09-09

resolution

resolution · RESOLUTIONS

2019-09-09

confirmation-statement-with-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2019-02-13

resolution

resolution · RESOLUTIONS

2018-10-12