ROLLAND LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC026438 · ltd · incorporated 1948-06-25
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
47/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 4525
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 47/100 (watch), bankability 12/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (70/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 63.1y
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 63.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (5 active, 20 linked, 11 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
120 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
47/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
25
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
15
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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (70 events)Click to expand
- 2025-03-04📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2024-03-04📄court-ordermiscellaneous · OC-DV
- 2024-01-10⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2023-10-10⚠️liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting-court-scotlandinsolvency · WU15(Scot)
- 2023-09-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2008-11-12⚠️liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-scotlandinsolvency · CO4.2(Scot)
- 2008-11-12⚠️liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order-scotlandinsolvency · 4.2(Scot)
- 2008-10-14⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotlandinsolvency · 4.9(Scot)
- 2008-10-13📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-05-30➕MORISONS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-05-30➕MCFADYEN, Scott appointeddirector
- 2008-05-30➕MORRISON, Paul appointeddirector
- 2008-05-30➕OXFORD, Anthony James appointeddirector
- 2008-05-30➖PHILIPP, Lisa Jane resignedsecretary
- 2008-05-30➖ROLLAND, Ogilvie Jackson resigneddirector
- 2008-04-02📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-03-28➖POLLOCK, James Robert William resigneddirector
- 2008-01-10📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2007-05-16📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-05-14➕POLLOCK, James Robert William appointeddirector
- 2006-12-20✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2006-11-08📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2006-08-01✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2006-01-10📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-01-10📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2003-11-30➖LEVACK, Gordon resigneddirector
- 2003-02-11➖CRAYTHORNE, Geoffrey resignedsecretary
- 2003-02-11➕PHILIPP, Lisa Jane appointedsecretary
- 2003-01-01➕LEVACK, Gordon appointeddirector
- 2002-12-31➖FINDLAY, Robert James resigneddirector
- 2002-03-08➖STEWART, Malcolm Bowman resigneddirector
- 2001-05-03🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2001-05-03🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2001-01-08➕JOHNSTON, Brian Edward appointeddirector
- 1997-08-22➖SINCLAIR, William Boyd resigneddirector
- 1997-07-11➕CRAYTHORNE, Geoffrey appointedsecretary
- 1997-07-11➖MCCABE, Brian James resignedsecretary
- 1997-02-07🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1997-02-04🔒Charge registered #7Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1997-02-04🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1997-02-04🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1997-02-04🔓Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 70 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 78 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 2 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2008-10-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-10-26
5 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-01-10: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2023-10-10: liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting-court-scotland
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1948-06-25
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC4525 — SIC 4525
Registered office
C/O Interpath Ltd 5th Floor
130 St. Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5HF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2008-10-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2006-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2016-10-26OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (5 active · 15 resigned)
MORISONS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-05-30
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JOHNSTON, Brian Edward→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2001-01-08
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MCFADYEN, Scott→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2008-05-30
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MORRISON, Paul→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2008-05-30
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OXFORD, Anthony James→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2008-05-30
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CRAYTHORNE, Geoffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-07-11 · resigned 2003-02-11
MCCABE, Brian James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-01-31 · resigned 1997-07-11
PHILIPP, Lisa Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-02-11 · resigned 2008-05-30
ROBERTSON, Lilian→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1990-05-21
ROLLAND, Lindsey Anne Helen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1990-05-31 · resigned 1996-01-31
FINDLAY, Robert James→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1997-01-17 · resigned 2002-12-31
LEVACK, Gordon→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2003-01-01 · resigned 2003-11-30
MITCHELL, James Sampson→
Resigneddirector · resigned 1991-10-31
POLLOCK, James Robert William→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-05-14 · resigned 2008-03-28
ROBERTSON, Lilian→
Resigneddirector · appointed 1990-05-31 · resigned 1992-11-20
ROLLAND, June→
Resigneddirector · resigned 1989-12-31
ROLLAND, Lindsey Anne Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1993-01-19 · resigned 1996-01-31
ROLLAND, Ogilvie Jackson→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2008-05-30
SINCLAIR, William Boyd→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1996-01-31 · resigned 1997-08-22
STEWART, Malcolm Bowman→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1996-01-31 · resigned 2002-03-08
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 07/02/1997 | 03/05/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 04/02/1997 | 03/05/2001 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 01/11/1996 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 26/08/1993 | 04/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 05/10/1992 | 04/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group National Commercial Bank of Scotland LTD | Bond for cash credit and disposition in security | 7 properties | 15/03/1963 | 04/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group National Commercial Bank of Scotland LTD | Floating charge | 1 property | 04/03/1963 | 04/02/1997 |
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Recent filings (120 total)
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-03-04
court-order
miscellaneous · OC-DV
2024-03-04
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-01-10
liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting-court-scotland
insolvency · WU15(Scot)
2023-10-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-09-12
liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-scotland
insolvency · CO4.2(Scot)
2008-11-12
liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order-scotland
insolvency · 4.2(Scot)
2008-11-12
liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotland
insolvency · 4.9(Scot)
2008-10-14
legacy
address · 287
2008-10-13
legacy
officers · 288b
2008-06-16
legacy
officers · 288b
2008-06-16
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-06-16
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-06-16
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-06-16
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-06-16