JOHN R. WEIR LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC126376 · ltd · incorporated 1990-07-19
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
54/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
12 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 34.0y
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 34.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (4 active, 20 linked, 14 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
197 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
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
1
filing
- • 1 gazette
Last 180 days
7
filings
- • 2 gazette
- • 2 capital
- • 1 dissolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (82 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-24📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2026-02-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2025-12-09📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2025-11-27📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-11-06📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-11-06📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-11-06⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-11-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-02📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2021-12-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-12-01➕CLARK, John Arnold appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➕GRAHAM, James Turner appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➖MCLEAN, Kenneth John resigneddirector
- 2021-12-01➖WILLIES, Scott resigneddirector
- 2021-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-07➖HARVEY, Mark William Harold resigneddirector
- 2020-08-24➕HARVEY, Mark William Harold appointeddirector
- 2013-11-19➕THORPE, Stuart Kenneth appointedsecretary
- 2013-11-19➖MCLEAN, Kenneth John resignedsecretary
- 2012-09-21🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-09-13🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2012-09-07🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2012-08-31➕HAWTHORNE, Edward appointeddirector
- 2012-08-31➕MCLEAN, Kenneth John appointedsecretary
- 2012-08-31➖BOND, Derek resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖GRANT, Charles resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➕MCLEAN, Kenneth John appointeddirector
- 2012-08-31➖STEWART, Alan James resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖WEIR, John Ritchie resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖WEIR, Jonathan Corrie Rankin resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➕WILLIES, Scott appointeddirector
- 2011-03-22🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-03-19🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2011-03-19🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2011-03-16🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2010-04-28➕WEIR, Jonathan Corrie Rankin appointeddirector
- 2010-01-22➖WEIR, Barbara Mcknaight resignedsecretary
- 2004-04-01➕BOND, Derek appointeddirector
- 2004-03-31➖WALL, Michael resigneddirector
- 2003-02-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 82 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 36 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 2026-02-24
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-11-06: legacy
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
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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JOHN R. WEIR LIMITED
This company · SC126376
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/12/2021 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Lady Philomena Butler Clarkceased 01/12/2021· significant influence
- Sir John Arnold Clarkceased 10/04/2017· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1990-07-19
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
454 Hillington Road
Glasgow
G52 4FH
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2025-06-12
Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)
THORPE, Stuart Kenneth→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-11-19
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CLARK, John Arnold→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-12-01
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GRAHAM, James Turner→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2021-12-01
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HAWTHORNE, Edward→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-08-31
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BROOKS, Robert Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1990-09-25 · resigned 1991-10-02
DAVIDSON, Karen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1990-07-19 · resigned 1990-09-25
MCLEAN, Kenneth John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2013-11-19
WEIR, Barbara Mcknaight→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-10-02 · resigned 2010-01-22
BOND, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2004-04-01 · resigned 2012-08-31
BROOKS, Robert Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1990-09-25 · resigned 1990-10-03
COCKBURN, Andrew Scott→
Resigneddirector · appointed 1990-07-19 · resigned 1990-09-25
GRANT, Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1993-01-01 · resigned 2012-08-31
HARVEY, Mark William Harold→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-08-24 · resigned 2021-06-07
MCGHIE, Christopher Halliday→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · appointed 1990-10-03 · resigned 1991-07-01
MCLEAN, Kenneth John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2021-12-01
STEWART, Alan James→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1998-08-17 · resigned 2012-08-31
WALL, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2001-11-29 · resigned 2004-03-31
WEIR, John Ritchie→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1990-09-25 · resigned 2012-08-31
WEIR, Jonathan Corrie Rankin→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2010-04-28 · resigned 2012-08-31
WILLIES, Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2021-12-01
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 22/03/2011 | 07/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 16/03/2011 | 13/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 01/11/2002 | 19/03/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 28/10/2002 | 19/03/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 3 properties | 08/05/2002 | 16/01/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 03/01/2002 | 12/11/2002 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 2 properties | 13/03/2001 | 16/01/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 29/12/1998 | 16/01/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 12/07/1996 | 16/01/2003 | |
| satisfied | Mercedes-Benz Finance Mercedes-Benz Finance Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 28/06/1996 | 21/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank Scotland PLC | Standard security | 2 properties | 19/05/1992 | 16/01/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank Scotland PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 23/04/1992 | 12/02/2003 |
Recent filings (197 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2026-02-24
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2025-12-09
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2025-11-27
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-11-06
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-11-06
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-11-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-11-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-11-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-27