ACICS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
05709792 · ltd · incorporated 2006-02-15
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
44/100
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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 44/100 (watch), bankability 32/100. 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. 9 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
13 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 20.1y
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 20.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 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
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (1 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
126 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
44/100Watch
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
55
Some acquirability indicators.
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 (80 events)Click to expand
- 2023-06-24⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2023-06-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2023-03-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolutioninsolvency · AM23
- 2023-01-05⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2022-11-15⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2022-08-01⚠️liquidation-in-administration-removal-of-administrator-from-officeinsolvency · AM16
- 2022-07-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-a-replacement-or-additional-administratorinsolvency · AM11
- 2022-06-30⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2022-02-09⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · AM06
- 2022-01-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · AM03
- 2021-12-30⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · AM02
- 2021-12-07📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-12-07⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · AM01
- 2021-11-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-17🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2021-11-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-11-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-11-02📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-11-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-11-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-11-02📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-11-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-11-01➕WOOLLEY, James Christopher Michael appointeddirector
- 2021-11-01➖MARRONS CONSULTANCIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-11-01➖DICKSON, Christian Alexander Paul resigneddirector
- 2021-11-01➖NEVINS, Rachael Rebecca resigneddirector
- 2021-11-01🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2021-11-01🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2021-02-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-04-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-02-12➖WOOLLEY, James Christopher Michael resigneddirector
- 2020-01-21➕DICKSON, Christian Alexander Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-11-30🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Keith Graver, Neil Hainsworth and Capital Cranfield Pension Trustees Limited as Trustees of the Halcyon Business Solutions Pension Scheme
- 2018-10-31➕WOOLLEY, James Christopher Michael appointeddirector
- 2018-10-09➖SLEE, Richard Peter resigneddirector
- 2017-12-19➖WHITESIDE, Robert resigneddirector
- 2017-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2017-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2017-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2017-08-10➕NEVINS, Rachael Rebecca appointeddirector
- 2017-08-01➖PARSONS, Craig resigneddirector
- 2017-08-01➕SLEE, Richard Peter appointeddirector
- 2017-07-31🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Endless LLP as Security Trustee
- 2017-07-31🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2016-04-27🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2015-09-11➖HERBERT, Kevin Arthur resignedsecretary
- 2015-09-11➕MARRONS CONSULTANCIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-09-08➖HERBERT, Kevin Arthur resigneddirector
- 2015-09-08➕PARSONS, Craig appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 80 events
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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 20 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 2023-06-24
11 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-06-24: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2023-03-24: liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution
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
Adare Sec Lnc Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Adare Sec Lnc Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ACICS LIMITED
This company · 05709792
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adare Sec Lnc Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/07/2017 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Adare Group Limitedceased 31/07/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Tollbrae Limitedceased 31/07/2017· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Professional services · LS postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00988096→ 00988096 · est 1970 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 55y | — | — |
| 1 STOP BID CONSULTANCY LTD→ 13971030 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 1 STOP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING LTD→ 12207641 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 10E9 LTD→ 16491021 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1485 LTD→ 11797140 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 1671 LTD→ 10818391 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| 180 DEGREES CONSULTING LEEDS CIC→ 16570530 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 SEVENTYSIX LTD→ 17053443 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 PLAN GROUP LIMITED→ 05865362 · est 2006 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 19y | — | — |
| 2501 EVENTS LIMITED→ 16130369 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 25BEYOND LIMITED→ 16540439 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2C ENGINEERS LIMITED→ 15565029 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-02-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
C/O Ernst & Young Llp 1 Bridgewater Place
Water Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 5QR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2019-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)
WOOLLEY, James Christopher Michael→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2021-11-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
EVERARD, Clinton Edwin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-03-16 · resigned 2007-08-31
HERBERT, Kevin Arthur→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-09-04 · resigned 2015-09-11
MARRONS CONSULTANCIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2015-09-11 · resigned 2021-11-01
TRAVERS SMITH SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-02-15 · resigned 2006-03-16
DICKSON, Christian Alexander Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2020-01-21 · resigned 2021-11-01
EVERARD, Clinton Edwin→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2006-03-16 · resigned 2007-08-31
HERBERT, Kevin Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-09-04 · resigned 2015-09-08
JENKINS, Thomas Buchanan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-03-24 · resigned 2015-04-23
MCCALL, William→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2006-03-24 · resigned 2014-02-05
NEVINS, Rachael Rebecca→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2017-08-10 · resigned 2021-11-01
PARSONS, Craig→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-09-08 · resigned 2017-08-01
SLEE, Richard Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-08-01 · resigned 2018-10-09
WHITESIDE, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-03-15 · resigned 2017-12-19
WOOLLEY, James Christopher Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2018-10-31 · resigned 2020-02-12
TRAVERS SMITH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2006-02-15 · resigned 2006-03-16
TRAVERS SMITH SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2006-02-15 · resigned 2006-03-16
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/11/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 01/11/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Keith Graver, Neil Hainsworth and Capital Cranfield Pension Trustees as Trustees of the Halcyon Business Solutions Pension Scheme Keith Graver, Neil Hainsworth and Capital Cranfield Pension Trustees Limited as Trustees of the Halcyon Business Solutions Pension Scheme | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/11/2018 | 17/11/2021 | |
| outstanding | Endless as Security Trustee Endless LLP as Security Trustee | A registered charge | — | 31/07/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/07/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/04/2016 | 30/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Endless Endless LLP | A registered charge | — | 10/04/2015 | 30/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/10/2014 | 30/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of assignment | 1 property | 17/08/2012 | 07/10/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/03/2012 | 07/10/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of assignment | 1 property | 30/03/2012 | 07/10/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (The Security Trustee) | Assignation of life policies | 1 property | 07/11/2006 | 04/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (The "Security Trustee") | Debenture | 1 property | 24/03/2006 | 07/10/2014 |
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Recent filings (126 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2023-06-24
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution
insolvency · AM23
2023-03-24
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2023-01-05
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2022-11-15
liquidation-in-administration-removal-of-administrator-from-office
insolvency · AM16
2022-08-01
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-a-replacement-or-additional-administrator
insolvency · AM11
2022-07-18
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2022-06-30
liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals
insolvency · AM06
2022-02-09
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · AM03
2022-01-26
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · AM02
2021-12-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2021-12-07
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · AM01
2021-12-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-11-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2021-11-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2021-11-03