MILLER GADSBY (CASTLE MARINA) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04416753 · ltd · incorporated 2002-04-15
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 22.8y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of commercial buildings
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 22.8y

85/100
ready

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 22.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 15/100 — clean.

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (5 active, 12 linked, 8 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
80 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
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Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-02-12
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2019-02-12
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-11-27
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2018-11-19
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-08-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2017-09-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  7. 2016-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2016-05-16
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    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2015-09-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2015-08-03
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2015-04-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2014-09-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2014-05-22
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    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2013-07-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2013-04-26
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    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-11-14
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    officers · TM01
  17. 2012-11-07
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    officers · AP01
  18. 2012-11-07
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    officers · AP01
  19. 2012-10-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  20. 2012-10-22
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    MURDOCH, Ian appointed
    director
  21. 2012-10-22
    ➖
    BRAYSHAW, Michael Howard resigned
    director
  22. 2012-10-22
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    NOTON, Andrew John resigned
    director
  23. 2012-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2012-05-30
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  25. 2012-05-16
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    SMYTH, Pamela June resigned
    secretary
  26. 2012-05-10
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2012-01-22
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    JACKSON, Julie Mansfield appointed
    director
  28. 2011-09-29
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  29. 2011-09-29
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  30. 2011-07-01
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    Charge satisfied #1
  31. 2005-12-01
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    BELL, David William resigned
    director
  32. 2005-07-06
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    CUBBAGE, Martyn John appointed
    director
  33. 2004-04-01
    ➕
    BELL, David William appointed
    director
  34. 2003-07-09
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland Public Limited Company
  35. 2002-08-30
    ➖
    MACKINNON, Iain Lachlan resigned
    secretary
  36. 2002-08-30
    ➕
    SMYTH, Pamela June appointed
    secretary
  37. 2002-07-16
    ➕
    ENDSOR, Christopher John appointed
    director
  38. 2002-07-16
    ➕
    GADSBY, Peter James appointed
    director
  39. 2002-07-16
    ➕
    MACKINNON, Iain Lachlan appointed
    secretary
  40. 2002-07-16
    ➖
    INGLEBY NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  41. 2002-07-16
    ➕
    BRAYSHAW, Michael Howard appointed
    director
  42. 2002-07-16
    ➕
    NOTON, Andrew John appointed
    director
  43. 2002-07-16
    ➖
    INGLEBY HOLDINGS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  44. 2002-04-15
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As MILLER GADSBY (CASTLE MARINA) LIMITED
  45. 2002-04-15
    ➕
    INGLEBY NOMINEES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  46. 2002-04-15
    ➕
    INGLEBY HOLDINGS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

80/100
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
  • -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "GADSBY" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 78 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

90/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 78 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 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 2019-02-12

Group structure

2 corporate shareholders identified. Group structure is distributed.

🏛️
Ark Capital Limited
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
significant stake
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Miller Homes Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
significant stake
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MILLER GADSBY (CASTLE MARINA) LIMITED
This company · 04416753

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Ark Capital Limited
Corporate entity
25–50%
—25-50% shares06/04/2016
Miller Homes Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
25–50%
—25-50% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-04-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41201 — Construction of commercial buildings

Registered office

C/O Miller 2 Cento Place
Pride Park
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8RF

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)

CUBBAGE, Martyn John→
director · ~64y · appointed 2005-07-06
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ENDSOR, Christopher John→
director · ~65y · appointed 2002-07-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
GADSBY, Peter James→
director · ~78y · appointed 2002-07-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
JACKSON, Julie Mansfield→
director · ~61y · appointed 2012-01-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MURDOCH, Ian→
director · ~56y · appointed 2012-10-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MACKINNON, Iain Lachlan→
secretary · appointed 2002-07-16 · resigned 2002-08-30
Resigned
SMYTH, Pamela June→
secretary · appointed 2002-08-30 · resigned 2012-05-16
Resigned
INGLEBY NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-04-15 · resigned 2002-07-16
Resigned
BELL, David William→
director · ~64y · appointed 2004-04-01 · resigned 2005-12-01
Resigned
BRAYSHAW, Michael Howard→
director · ~62y · appointed 2002-07-16 · resigned 2012-10-22
Resigned
NOTON, Andrew John→
director · ~66y · appointed 2002-07-16 · resigned 2012-10-22
Resigned
INGLEBY HOLDINGS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-04-15 · resigned 2002-07-16
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Scotland Public Limited Company
Debenture1 property09/07/200301/07/2011

Recent filings (80 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-02-12
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-11-27
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-11-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-08-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-05-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-05-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-10-03
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-09-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2015-08-03
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-04-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-09
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-05-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-07-12