MACGREGOR SERVICES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC090880 · ltd · incorporated 1984-12-06
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 64). 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 (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 41.2y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 41.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (51/100)

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
23 officers (2 active, 23 linked, 16 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
154 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth 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
70
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 (76 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-01-19
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2016-01-19
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-11-03
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2015-10-22
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2015-10-20
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  6. 2015-09-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2015-06-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
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  8. 2014-07-04
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2014-04-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2013-07-18
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  11. 2013-07-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2013-06-30
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    WORKMAN, David Miller resigned
    director
  13. 2013-06-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2012-10-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2012-07-03
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2011-12-13
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  17. 2011-11-18
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  18. 2011-09-13
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  19. 2011-09-13
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  20. 2011-09-06
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  21. 2011-09-06
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  22. 2011-08-31
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    WATSON, Colin Carrick appointed
    secretary
  23. 2011-08-31
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    WATSON, Colin Carrick appointed
    director
  24. 2011-08-31
    ➖
    GLEN, Andrew Lundie resigned
    secretary
  25. 2011-08-31
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    GLEN, Andrew Lundie resigned
    director
  26. 2011-07-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  27. 2011-07-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2011-06-30
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  29. 2011-06-30
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  30. 2011-06-30
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  31. 2011-06-29
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    move-registers-to-sail-company
    address · AD03
  32. 2011-05-13
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    CHISHOLM, Bruce resigned
    secretary
  33. 2011-05-13
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    GLEN, Andrew Lundie appointed
    secretary
  34. 2011-05-13
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    CHISHOLM, Bruce resigned
    director
  35. 2011-05-13
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    GLEN, Andrew Lundie appointed
    director
  36. 2011-05-13
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    RAY, John William resigned
    director
  37. 2011-05-13
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    WORKMAN, David Miller appointed
    director
  38. 2006-01-17
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    Charge satisfied #3
  39. 2006-01-14
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    Charge satisfied #4
  40. 2005-09-09
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    ELLIS, Richard John Muir resigned
    director
  41. 2005-09-09
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    RAY, John William appointed
    director
  42. 2005-06-20
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    BROWN, George Alexander resigned
    director
  43. 2005-02-08
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    CHISHOLM, Bruce appointed
    director
  44. 2004-12-07
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    Charge satisfied #5
  45. 2004-12-07
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    Charge satisfied #2
  46. 2004-12-02
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    CHISHOLM, Bruce appointed
    secretary
  47. 2004-12-02
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    MAIR, Alexander Bruce resigned
    secretary
  48. 2004-12-02
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    CHAPMAN, Michael Gordon resigned
    director
  49. 2004-12-02
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    ELLIS, Richard John Muir appointed
    director
  50. 2001-06-20
    ➖
    HAUXWELL, Barry Anthony resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 76 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

88/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 41 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
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-01-19

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-12-06
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Norfolk House
Pitmedden Road, Dyce
Aberdeen
AB21 0DP

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 21 resigned)

WATSON, Colin Carrick→
secretary · appointed 2011-08-31
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Active
WATSON, Colin Carrick→
director · ~64y · appointed 2011-08-31
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Active
CHISHOLM, Bruce→
secretary · appointed 2004-12-02 · resigned 2011-05-13
Resigned
CLEMENT, Thomas→
secretary · appointed 1992-02-28 · resigned 1993-04-30
Resigned
GLEN, Andrew Lundie→
secretary · appointed 2011-05-13 · resigned 2011-08-31
Resigned
MAIR, Alexander Bruce→
secretary · appointed 1997-04-29 · resigned 2004-12-02
Resigned
SWANSON, Peter Cunningham→
secretary · appointed 1993-04-30 · resigned 1997-05-16
Resigned
SWANSON, Peter Cunningham→
secretary · resigned 1992-02-28
Resigned
BARRIE, George→
director · ~99y · appointed 1991-08-15 · resigned 1997-03-25
Resigned
BROWN, George Alexander→
director · ~75y · appointed 1997-04-29 · resigned 2005-06-20
Resigned
CHAPMAN, Michael Gordon→
director · ~70y · appointed 1997-04-29 · resigned 2004-12-02
Resigned
CHISHOLM, Bruce→
director · ~74y · appointed 2005-02-08 · resigned 2011-05-13
Resigned
CLEMENT, Thomas→
director · ~79y · appointed 1992-02-28 · resigned 1993-04-30
Resigned
ELLIS, Richard John Muir→
director · ~81y · appointed 2004-12-02 · resigned 2005-09-09
Resigned
GLEN, Andrew Lundie→
director · ~63y · appointed 2011-05-13 · resigned 2011-08-31
Resigned
HAUXWELL, Barry Anthony→
director · ~79y · appointed 1997-04-29 · resigned 2001-06-20
Resigned
MACGREGOR, Alexander William→
director · ~97y · resigned 1997-03-25
Resigned
MACGREGOR, John William→
director · ~71y · resigned 1997-03-25
Resigned
MACGREGOR, Roderick James→
director · ~74y · resigned 1997-05-16
Resigned
MIDDLETON, Hugh Jeremy→
director · ~83y · appointed 1991-08-15 · resigned 1994-05-31
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
3I as Security Trustee
3I PLC as Security Trustee
Standard security1 property02/04/199707/12/2004
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Standard security1 property02/04/199714/01/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Bond & floating charge1 property26/03/199717/01/2006
satisfied
3I as Security Trustee
3I PLC as Security Trustee
Bond & floating charge1 property26/03/199707/12/2004
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property21/02/198501/04/1997

Recent filings (154 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-01-19
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2015-11-03
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-10-22
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2015-10-20
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-09-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-06-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-07-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-04-24
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-07-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-07-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-06-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-10-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-07-03
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2011-12-13
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2011-11-18