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THE LAINE ACQUISITION LIMITED

Dissolved

Company number 08878131

Brighton, United Kingdom · Incorporated 5 February 2014

146 Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BZ, United Kingdom

Last updated on 18 September 2026

Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. · SIC 64209

Status
Dissolved
Company age
12 years
Company type
Private limited
Accounts
Up to date
Total raised
£13,455,816
Shares allotted
1
Latest round
1 July 2021

Company history

Previous company names

RCP NEWCO 3 LIMITED · 5 February 2014 – 23 July 2014

Company overview

THE LAINE ACQUISITION LIMITED (Company No. 08878131) was a private limited company incorporated on 5 February 2014. It was dissolved on 3 September 2025 following a members’ voluntary liquidation.

The company’s registered office was at 146 Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BZ. Its principal activity was that of a holding company (SIC 64209). It was wholly owned and controlled by Val Seagull Bidco Limited, which held 100% of the shares and voting rights and the right to appoint and remove directors. At the date of dissolution, the sole director was Derek Anthony Howell, a British national resident in the United Kingdom.

The company had a history of insolvency proceedings. Its most recent accounts, made up to 15 August 2021, were full accounts and were not overdue. The last confirmation statement was filed for the period to 30 May 2022. It had no charges.

The company was placed into voluntary liquidation, with the final meeting of members held and the return filed on 3 June 2025. It was subsequently dissolved by Gazette notice on 3 September 2025.

Compliance

Annual accounts Up to date
Last filed
15 August 2021
Next due
—
Confirmation statement Up to date
Last filed
30 May 2022
Next due
—

Financial snapshot

Last accounts type
Full
Period end
15 August 2021

Detailed figures (assets, liabilities, net worth) are available in the full credit report.

Capital table

Updated on 18 September 2026
  • VAL SEAGULL BIDCO LIMITED (100.0%)
  • GRAPHITE CPV ROV LP (0.0%)
  • ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST (2) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (0.0%)
  • ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST PLC (0.0%)
  • RISK CAPITAL PARTNERS II (GP) LIMITED (0.0%)
  • RISK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP (0.0%)
  • PETER ANDREW BENNETT (0.0%)
  • GAVIN ROBERT GEORGE (0.0%)
  • MARTIN PHILLIP SWINDON (0.0%)
  • GARY PETTET (0.0%)
Total shares
767,396,601
Nominal value
£7,673,966.010
AI confidence
(—%)
Data quality
-

Share classes

Class Allocated shares Currency Nominal value Voting Dividend Transfer Anti-dilution
ORDINARY 767,396,601 GBP £7,673,966.010
A1 ORDINARY — — —
A2 ORDINARY — — —
B ORDINARY — — —
C ORDINARY — — —
CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE — — —
D ORDINARY — — —
E ORDINARY — — —
Total 767,396,601

Shareholders

Shareholder Share class Shares Shareholding Votes Voting
VAL SEAGULL BIDCO LIMITED ORDINARY 767,396,601 100.00% 767,396,601 100.00%
GRAPHITE CPV ROV LP A1 ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST (2) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP A1 ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST PLC A1 ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
RISK CAPITAL PARTNERS II (GP) LIMITED A2 ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
RISK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP A2 ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GAVIN ROBERT GEORGE B ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
PETER ANDREW BENNETT B ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
MARTIN PHILLIP SWINDON C ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GARY PETTET CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GAVIN ROBERT GEORGE CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GRAPHITE CPV ROV LP CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST (2) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST PLC CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
PETER ANDREW BENNETT CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
RISK CAPITAL PARTNERS II (GP) LIMITED CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GARY PETTET D ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GAVIN ROBERT GEORGE D ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
PETER ANDREW BENNETT D ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
GARY PETTET E ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total 767,396,601 100% 767,396,601 100%

Officers

HD
HOWELL, Derek Anthony
Director
1 February 2023
BE
BASHFORTH, Edward Michael
Director · Resigned
26 March 2019
BN
BULKIN, Noah Aaron
Director · Resigned
3 May 2018
GS
GREEN, Stephen Edward Timothy
Director · Resigned
3 May 2018
SM
SWINDON, Martin Phillip
Secretary · Resigned
27 June 2014
PG
PETTET, Gary Charles
Director · Resigned
27 June 2014
SM
SWINDON, Martin Philip
Director · Resigned
27 June 2014
BP
BENNETT, Peter Andrew
Director · Resigned
27 June 2014
GG
GEORGE, Gavin Robert
Director · Resigned
27 June 2014
RB
REDMOND, Benedict John
Director · Resigned
5 February 2014

Persons with significant control

PS
Val Seagull Bidco Limited
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
3 May 2018

Funding

3 funding rounds
1 July 2021
ORDINARY · 1 shares allotted
£13,455,816
24 June 2016
Shares allotted · 0 shares allotted
—
27 June 2014
Shares allotted · 0 shares allotted
—
Total (3 rounds, 1 shares)
£13,455,816

Filing history

Gazette Dissolved Liquidation
Gazette
3 September 2025 View
Liquidation Voluntary Members Return Of Final Meeting
Insolvency
3 June 2025 View
Liquidation Voluntary Statement Of Receipts And Payments With Brought Down Date
Insolvency
3 June 2024 View
Liquidation Voluntary Declaration Of Solvency
Insolvency
19 April 2023 View
Resolution
Resolution
19 April 2023 View
Liquidation Voluntary Appointment Of Liquidator
Insolvency
19 April 2023 View
Resolution
Resolution
9 March 2023 View
Legacy
Insolvency
9 March 2023 View
Legacy
Capital
9 March 2023 View
Capital Statement Capital Company With Date Currency Figure
Capital
9 March 2023 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
13 February 2023 View
Resolution
Resolution
8 February 2023 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
6 February 2023 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
6 February 2023 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
6 February 2023 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
6 February 2023 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
22 July 2022 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
30 May 2022 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
10 January 2022 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
4 January 2022 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
4 January 2022 View
Resolution
Resolution
8 July 2021 View
Resolution
Resolution
8 July 2021 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
8 July 2021 View
Capital Name Of Class Of Shares
Capital
8 July 2021 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
6 July 2021 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
30 June 2021 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
30 June 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
15 June 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
18 May 2021 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
17 May 2021 View
Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
Mortgage
5 October 2020 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
2 September 2020 View
Change Account Reference Date Company Current Shortened
Accounts
20 August 2020 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
19 May 2020 View
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
Address
3 September 2019 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
29 May 2019 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
28 May 2019 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
8 April 2019 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
1 April 2019 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
22 October 2018 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
29 June 2018 View
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
Address
25 June 2018 View
Second Filing Of Annual Return With Made Up Date
Annual Return
18 June 2018 View
Second Filing Of Annual Return With Made Up Date
Annual Return
18 June 2018 View
Second Filing Of Annual Return With Made Up Date
Annual Return
18 June 2018 View
Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
Mortgage
13 June 2018 View
Resolution
Resolution
4 June 2018 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
1 June 2018 View
Change Account Reference Date Company Current Extended
Accounts
30 May 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
30 May 2018 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
30 May 2018 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
30 May 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
30 May 2018 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
30 May 2018 View
Legacy
Miscellaneous
24 May 2018 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
8 May 2018 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
8 May 2018 View
Resolution
Resolution
8 May 2018 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
12 March 2018 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
31 January 2018 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
14 January 2018 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
23 October 2017 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
18 May 2017 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
24 February 2017 View
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
Address
25 October 2016 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
19 July 2016 View
Resolution
Resolution
18 July 2016 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
5 June 2016 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
2 March 2016 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
13 January 2016 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
4 March 2015 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
3 March 2015 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
3 March 2015 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
3 March 2015 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
4 December 2014 View
Resolution
Resolution
21 November 2014 View
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
Address
23 September 2014 View
Change Account Reference Date Company Previous Shortened
Accounts
23 September 2014 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 August 2014 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 August 2014 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 August 2014 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name Date
Officers
4 August 2014 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 August 2014 View
Resolution
Resolution
25 July 2014 View
Change Of Name By Provision In Articles
Change Of Name
23 July 2014 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
23 July 2014 View
Capital Variation Of Rights Attached To Shares
Capital
21 July 2014 View
Capital Name Of Class Of Shares
Capital
21 July 2014 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
21 July 2014 View
Incorporation Company
Incorporation
5 February 2014 View

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  • No registered charges
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