LOIRSTON REALISATIONS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC072544 · ltd · incorporated 1980-09-16
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
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 2416
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. 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. 7 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
20 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 45.2y
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 45.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).
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
20 charges (20/20 with lender, 20/20 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (5 active, 18 linked, 16 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
167 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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 (88 events)Click to expand
- 2011-09-13⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2011-09-13🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-06-13⚠️liquidation-compulsory-return-of-final-meeting-scotlandinsolvency · 4.17(Scot)
- 2009-09-08📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-10-03⚠️liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-scotlandinsolvency · CO4.2(Scot)
- 2008-10-03⚠️liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order-scotlandinsolvency · 4.2(Scot)
- 2008-10-01📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-05-13📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2008-05-13✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2008-03-11📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-03-12📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-02-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-01-22📄legacycapital · 123
- 2007-01-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-01-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2007-01-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2006-12-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-12-05➖MUNRO, William Johnston resigneddirector
- 2006-05-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2006-03-09📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-03-09📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-01-12📄legacyaccounts · 244
- 2005-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2005-05-21📄legacymortgage · 419a(Scot)
- 2005-05-21📄legacymortgage · 419a(Scot)
- 2005-05-21📄legacymortgage · 419a(Scot)
- 2005-05-21📄legacymortgage · 419a(Scot)
- 2005-05-21🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2005-05-21🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2005-05-21🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2005-05-21🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2005-04-29🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2005-01-18🔒Charge registered #26Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2004-02-17🔒Charge registered #25Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-10-01➕HAMILTON, James appointeddirector
- 2003-10-01➕JOYCE, Allan appointeddirector
- 2003-10-01➕MUNRO, William Johnston appointeddirector
- 2003-02-28➖MCALPINE, Robert resigneddirector
- 2003-02-10➖ORAM, Robert, Dr resigneddirector
- 2002-12-31➖BYTH, Robert William resigneddirector
- 2001-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2001-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2001-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2001-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 1998-08-06🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 1998-01-05➕MCALPINE, Robert appointeddirector
- 1997-11-03➖D'ANCONA, John resigneddirector
- 1997-06-02➕MAIN, William Edwards appointeddirector
- 1996-09-02➖PATTERSON, Mark Alexander Pirie resigneddirector
- 1996-05-17➖HOLLAND, Ian Michael resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 88 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 29 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 86 — 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 86 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 29 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 46 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-09-13
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-09-13: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2011-06-13: liquidation-compulsory-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
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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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1980-09-16
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC2416 — SIC 2416
Registered office
C/O Zolfo Cooper Cornerstone
107 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2BA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2006-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)
LOWDEN, Julie Thain→
Activesecretary · appointed 1994-07-19
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HAMILTON, James→
Activedirector · ~78y · appointed 2003-10-01
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JOYCE, Allan→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-10-01
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MAIN, William Edwards→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 1997-06-02
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Active
HOGG, Eileen→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-07-19
BURNET, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1990-05-02
BYTH, Robert William→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1995-01-04 · resigned 2002-12-31
D'ANCONA, John→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1994-08-22 · resigned 1997-11-03
GRANT, James Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 1994-08-22
HAMILTON, James→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1994-08-22
HOLLAND, Ian Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1990-07-10 · resigned 1996-05-17
MACMILLAN, Alexander Ross→
Resigneddirector · ~104y · resigned 1993-12-31
MCALPINE, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1998-01-05 · resigned 2003-02-28
MILNE, Jill J→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 1994-11-22
MUNRO, William Johnston→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2003-10-01 · resigned 2006-12-05
ORAM, Robert, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1996-03-27 · resigned 2003-02-10
PATTERSON, Mark Alexander Pirie→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · resigned 1996-09-02
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Mortgages & charges
20
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:20 of 20 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 18/01/2005 | 21/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 17/02/2004 | 21/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Ucb Bank Ucb Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 26/01/1994 | 21/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Ucb Bank Ucb Bank PLC | Bond & floating charge | 2 properties | 20/01/1994 | 29/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 24/06/1992 | 21/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 03/06/1992 | 06/08/1998 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 27/04/1992 | — | |
| outstanding | Ucb Bank Ucb Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 04/06/1991 | — | |
| satisfied | M D F C Equipment Leasing M D F C Equipment Leasing LTD | Standard security | 1 property | 26/07/1990 | 16/10/2001 | |
| satisfied | M D F C Asset Finance M D F C Asset Finance LTD | Standard security | 1 property | 26/07/1990 | 16/10/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 13/03/1990 | 04/06/1992 | |
| satisfied | Glenrothes Development Corporation | Standard security | 1 property | 28/11/1989 | 16/10/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 14/09/1989 | 17/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 13/03/1989 | 04/06/1992 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 30/11/1988 | 04/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Glenrothes Development Corporation | Standard security | 1 property | 30/11/1988 | 16/10/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 03/02/1988 | 04/06/1992 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Standard security | 2 properties | 13/04/1987 | 06/02/1989 | |
| satisfied | Glenrothes Development Corporation | Standard security | 1 property | 03/03/1986 | 15/12/1988 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Floating charge | 1 property | 01/02/1981 | 25/01/1989 |
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Recent filings (167 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2011-09-13
liquidation-compulsory-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.17(Scot)
2011-06-13
legacy
address · 287
2009-09-08
liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-scotland
insolvency · CO4.2(Scot)
2008-10-03
liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-order-scotland
insolvency · 4.2(Scot)
2008-10-03
legacy
address · 287
2008-10-01
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2008-05-13
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2008-05-13
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-03-11
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2007-03-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2007-02-01
legacy
capital · 123
2007-01-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2007-01-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2007-01-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2007-01-22