WEST COAST CAPITAL (SHOPPING CENTRES) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC225030 · ltd · incorporated 2001-11-07
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 17.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 77). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 17.2y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 17.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (4 active, 11 linked, 5 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
75 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
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 (38 events)Click to expand
  1. 2024-06-11
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2024-06-11
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2024-03-26
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2024-03-20
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2023-12-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2022-12-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  7. 2021-12-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2021-06-18
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2021-06-17
    ➖
    DAVIDSON, Paul Richmond resigned
    director
  10. 2021-01-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  11. 2021-01-06
    ➕
    CUMMINGS, Peter Joseph appointed
    director
  12. 2020-12-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2019-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2018-12-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2018-09-27
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  16. 2018-09-27
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  17. 2018-09-27
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  18. 2018-09-27
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  19. 2018-01-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2017-01-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2009-01-22
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  22. 2007-11-30
    ➕
    MURRAY, Kirsty Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  23. 2007-03-19
    ➕
    DAVIDSON, Paul Richmond appointed
    director
  24. 2006-05-22
    ➕
    SEALES, Sharon appointed
    secretary
  25. 2006-05-22
    ➖
    MCCLUSKEY, Brian resigned
    secretary
  26. 2003-10-22
    ➕
    MCMAHON, James Cairns appointed
    director
  27. 2002-06-28
    ➕
    MCCLUSKEY, Brian appointed
    secretary
  28. 2002-06-28
    ➖
    MCMAHON, James Cairns resigned
    secretary
  29. 2002-06-28
    ➖
    HUNTER, Thomas Blane, Sir resigned
    director
  30. 2002-06-28
    ➖
    MCMAHON, James Cairns resigned
    director
  31. 2001-12-13
    ➕
    MCMAHON, James Cairns appointed
    secretary
  32. 2001-12-13
    ➖
    OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  33. 2001-12-13
    ➕
    HUNTER, Thomas Blane, Sir appointed
    director
  34. 2001-12-13
    ➕
    MCMAHON, James Cairns appointed
    director
  35. 2001-12-13
    ➖
    JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  36. 2001-11-07
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As WEST COAST CAPITAL (SHOPPING CENTRES) LIMITED
  37. 2001-11-07
    ➕
    OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  38. 2001-11-07
    ➕
    JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

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
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

96/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-06-11

Group structure

West Coast Capital Investments Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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West Coast Capital Investments Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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WEST COAST CAPITAL (SHOPPING CENTRES) LIMITED
This company · SC225030

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
West Coast Capital Investments Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares · trust interest30/06/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-11-07
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Marathon House, Olympic Business
Park, Drybridge Road
Dundonald
Ayrshire
KA2 9AE

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2023-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)

MURRAY, Kirsty Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2007-11-30
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Active
SEALES, Sharon→
secretary · appointed 2006-05-22
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Active
CUMMINGS, Peter Joseph→
director · ~71y · appointed 2021-01-06
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Active
MCMAHON, James Cairns→
director · ~77y · appointed 2003-10-22
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Active
MCCLUSKEY, Brian→
secretary · appointed 2002-06-28 · resigned 2006-05-22
Resigned
MCMAHON, James Cairns→
secretary · appointed 2001-12-13 · resigned 2002-06-28
Resigned
OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-11-07 · resigned 2001-12-13
Resigned
DAVIDSON, Paul Richmond→
director · ~61y · appointed 2007-03-19 · resigned 2021-06-17
Resigned
HUNTER, Thomas Blane, Sir→
director · ~65y · appointed 2001-12-13 · resigned 2002-06-28
Resigned
MCMAHON, James Cairns→
director · ~77y · appointed 2001-12-13 · resigned 2002-06-28
Resigned
JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-11-07 · resigned 2001-12-13
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
Floating charge1 property22/01/2009—
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Recent filings (75 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2024-06-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2024-03-26
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2024-03-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-12-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-12-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-12-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-06-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2020-12-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2019-12-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-11-07