TERMINUS 34 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
05037516 · ltd · incorporated 2004-02-06
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
65/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 2222
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 62/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 12 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
55 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
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
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (55 events)Click to expand
- 2011-12-13📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2011-12-13🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-08-30📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2011-08-17📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2011-05-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-05-12✏️change-of-name-noticechange-of-name · CONNOT
- 2011-02-08📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-02-24📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-02-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2010-01-27➕GOODWIN, Alan James appointeddirector
- 2010-01-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2009-10-22📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2009-06-23📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2009-05-01📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2009-04-30📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-04-09➕JOHNSTON, Peter Douglas appointeddirector
- 2009-04-09➖TIMMINS, Richard Keith resigneddirector
- 2009-02-13📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-05-30📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-04-17📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-02-14📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-02-01📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-01-07➕TIMMINS, Richard Keith appointeddirector
- 2007-08-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-08-10➖JOHNSTON, Peter Douglas resigneddirector
- 2007-08-10📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2007-03-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-02-16📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-03-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-03-02📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-01-20📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-01-01➖ASHFIELD, John George resigneddirector
- 2004-10-28➕HEARN, Catherine Ann appointeddirector
- 2004-10-28➕ASHFIELD, John George appointeddirector
- 2004-10-28➖MAHONEY, James resigneddirector
- 2004-08-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2004-07-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: J.P. Morgan Europe Limited (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties)
- 2004-07-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: J.P. Morgan Europe Limited as Security Trustee for Itself and for the Other Secured Parties
- 2004-07-26➖HIBBERT, Barry Alan resigneddirector
- 2004-07-23➖DE BOYSSON, Tristan Marie Henri resigneddirector
- 2004-07-23➖HEARN, Catherine Ann resigneddirector
- 2004-07-23➖MIDDELHOFF, Thomas resigneddirector
- 2004-06-30➕MIDDELHOFF, Thomas appointeddirector
- 2004-06-29➖YEA, Philip Edward resigneddirector
- 2004-06-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Investcorp Funding Limited (The Noteholder)
- 2004-06-11➕GOODWIN, Alan appointedsecretary
- 2004-06-11➖BRIDGES, Clive resignedsecretary
- 2004-02-06🏢Company incorporatedAs TERMINUS 34 LIMITED
- 2004-02-06➕BRIDGES, Clive appointedsecretary
- 2004-02-06➕DE BOYSSON, Tristan Marie Henri appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-12-13
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-02-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC2222 — SIC 2222
Registered office
1 Apex Business Centre
Boscombe Road
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4SB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2009-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)
Active
GOODWIN, Alan James→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2010-01-27
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HEARN, Catherine Ann→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-10-28
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JOHNSTON, Peter Douglas→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-04-09
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BRIDGES, Clive→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2004-06-11
ASHFIELD, John George→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-10-28 · resigned 2006-01-01
DE BOYSSON, Tristan Marie Henri→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2004-07-23
HEARN, Catherine Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2004-07-23
HIBBERT, Barry Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2004-07-26
JOHNSTON, Peter Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2007-08-10
MAHONEY, James→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2004-10-28
MIDDELHOFF, Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-06-30 · resigned 2004-07-23
TIMMINS, Richard Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-01-07 · resigned 2009-04-09
YEA, Philip Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-02-06 · resigned 2004-06-29
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | J.P. Morgan Europe (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) J.P. Morgan Europe Limited (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) | Accession to second ranking guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 29/07/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | J.P. Morgan Europe as Security Trustee for Itself and for the Other Secured Parties J.P. Morgan Europe Limited as Security Trustee for Itself and for the Other Secured Parties | Amendment and accession deed (in relation to a composite guarantee and debenture dated 19 june 1998) | 1 property | 29/07/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Investcorp Funding (The Noteholder) Investcorp Funding Limited (The Noteholder) | Debenture | 1 property | 21/06/2004 | 24/08/2004 |
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Recent filings (55 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2011-12-13
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2011-08-30
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2011-08-17
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-05-12
change-of-name-notice
change-of-name · CONNOT
2011-05-12
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-02-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-02-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-02-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-01-27
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2009-10-22
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2009-06-23
legacy
officers · 288a
2009-05-01
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-04-30
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-02-13
legacy
address · 287
2008-05-30