KIERBECK GROUP LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04643143 · ltd · incorporated 2003-01-21
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
62/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 71). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 23.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)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
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 7 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
72 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth 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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (60 events)Click to expand
- 2011-06-14📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2011-06-14🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-03-01📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2011-01-24📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2011-01-24📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2011-01-24📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2010-12-31➕KAMBO, Hari appointedsecretary
- 2010-12-31➖ATTAWAR, Krishan Chand resignedsecretary
- 2010-12-31➖ATTAWAR, Krishan Chand resigneddirector
- 2010-06-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2010-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-05-31➖VAN GINDERDEUREN, Kris resigneddirector
- 2010-05-26➕ATTAWAR, Krishan Chand appointeddirector
- 2010-05-26➖PEANICK, Jeffrey Lou resigneddirector
- 2010-05-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2010-04-28📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2010-04-27🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2010-04-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2010-04-09📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2010-04-09📄appoint-corporate-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP02
- 2010-03-31➖KHAN, Saeed Hassan resigneddirector
- 2010-03-05➕VAN MERKSTEIJN HOLDINGS LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2010-03-05➕ATTAWAR, Krishan Chand appointedsecretary
- 2010-03-05➕PEANICK, Jeffrey Lou appointeddirector
- 2010-02-05📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-02-05📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-02-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2010-02-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2010-01-13➖SWORD, John David resigneddirector
- 2009-08-13📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2009-08-13📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-08-03➖ALEXANDER, Michael resignedsecretary
- 2009-06-24📄legacyaccounts · 225
- 2009-06-02📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2009-04-06📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2009-02-19📄legacycapital · 88(2)
- 2009-02-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-02-01➕VAN GINDERDEUREN, Kris appointeddirector
- 2009-01-30➕KHAN, Saeed Hassan appointeddirector
- 2009-01-30➕SWORD, John David appointeddirector
- 2008-05-27🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-12-13🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2007-03-30🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-03-29🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Leumi Abl Limited
- 2004-11-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2004-08-25➕ALEXANDER, Michael appointedsecretary
- 2004-08-25➖LYNCH, Cornelius Finbarr resignedsecretary
- 2004-06-30🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Enterprise Finance Europe (UK) Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
Owner dependency
90/100
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
- +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 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 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 · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-06-14
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 FINANCE LIMITED→ 10559029 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 111 EVENTS LTD→ 14745710 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 112 UPPER STREET LIMITED→ 10611447 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 12 STAR CONSULTANCY LTD→ 14904021 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 12001103 LTD→ 12001103 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 121 CONSULTANT LIMITED→ 07220981 · est 2010 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 16y | — | — |
| 121 LAW ASSOCIATES LTD→ 08283882 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 13y | — | — |
| 133 GROUP LTD→ 15608843 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 1515 LTD→ 09525577 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| 19HD CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED→ 12448942 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 19NINETYTWO LTD→ 16496831 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1ECLIPSE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED→ 12336984 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-01-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
Keirbeck Wharf
River Road
Barking
Essex
IG11 0DG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2009-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)
Active
LYNCH, Cornelius Finbarr→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2003-02-25
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O'CONNELL, Brendan Kelvin→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2003-02-25
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VAN MERKSTEIJN HOLDINGS LIMITED→
Activecorporate-director · appointed 2010-03-05
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ALEXANDER, Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-08-25 · resigned 2009-08-03
ATTAWAR, Krishan Chand→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-03-05 · resigned 2010-12-31
LYNCH, Cornelius Finbarr→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-02-25 · resigned 2004-08-25
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-01-21 · resigned 2003-02-25
ATTAWAR, Krishan Chand→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2010-05-26 · resigned 2010-12-31
KHAN, Saeed Hassan→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2009-01-30 · resigned 2010-03-31
PEANICK, Jeffrey Lou→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2010-03-05 · resigned 2010-05-26
SWORD, John David→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2009-01-30 · resigned 2010-01-13
VAN GINDERDEUREN, Kris→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-02-01 · resigned 2010-05-31
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-01-21 · resigned 2003-02-25
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 13/12/2007 | — | |
| satisfied | Leumi Abl Leumi Abl Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 29/03/2007 | 27/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Enterprise Finance Europe (UK) Enterprise Finance Europe (UK) Limited | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 30/06/2004 | 27/05/2008 | |
| satisfied | Kierbeck Holdings Kierbeck Holdings Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 28/03/2003 | 30/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | Nmb-Heller and/or Any Receiver Nmb-Heller Limited and/or Any Receiver | Fixed and floating charge over assets | 1 property | 28/03/2003 | 20/11/2004 |
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Recent filings (72 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2011-06-14
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2011-03-01
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-01-24
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2011-01-24
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2011-01-24
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-06-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2010-05-12
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2010-04-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-04-09
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2010-04-09
appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name
officers · AP02
2010-04-09
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-02-05