Bodycote Plc Listed in Insolvency and Companies Court
The published High Court cause list records a hearing scheduled for Bodycote Plc (company number 00519057) on 25 September 2026 at 10:30am. The matter, registered under case number CR-2026-005939, is listed in the Insolvency and Companies Court and is scheduled to be heard remotely via MS Teams. The court listing categorises the application as a scheme of arrangement.
Unlike winding-up petitions, a scheme of arrangement is a statutory procedure under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 (or Part 26A for restructuring plans). Schemes are frequently utilised by public listed companies (Plcs) to execute corporate reorganisations, debt restructurings, capital adjustments, or court-sanctioned takeovers.
Hearing details
| Detail | Source Listing |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Bodycote Plc |
| Company Number | 00519057 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-005939 |
| Court Division | Insolvency and Companies Court |
| Listing Type | Scheme of Arrangement |
| Hearing Date & Time | 25 September 2026 at 10:30am |
| Venue | Remotely via MS Teams |
Daily entries across the High Court roll can be viewed via the daily cause list.
Company snapshot
According to the Companies House register, Bodycote Plc was incorporated on 27 April 1953. The company maintains an active status.
- Registered Office Address: Springwood Court Springwood Close, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2XF
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 70100 (Activities of head offices)
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the current active officers of Bodycote Plc as follows:
- Alison Broughton - Secretary (appointed 2 January 2024)
- Kevin James Boyd - Director (appointed 1 September 2020; born September 1964)
- Lili Chahbazi - Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 January 2018; born May 1966)
- Daniel Alexander Dayan - Director (appointed 1 January 2022; born February 1964)
- Emmanuelle Dubu - Director (appointed 23 June 2025; born July 1965)
- James Bennett Fairbairn - Director (appointed 11 March 2024; born October 1968)
- Benjamin Philip Fidler - Director (appointed 24 February 2023; born November 1970)
- Beatriz Garcia-Cos Muntanola - Director (appointed 1 September 2023; born December 1963)
Recent historical resignations filed on the register include Cynthia Alison Gordon (resigned 24 September 2026) and Patrick Lawrence Larmon (resigned 12 September 2025).
All details reflect entries on the public register. A court listing for a scheme of arrangement relates to statutory corporate procedure and does not imply insolvency or personal fault on the part of any officer.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory insolvency notices or winding-up notices have been identified in connection with case CR-2026-005939 in The Gazette. Schemes of arrangement typically involve formal shareholder or creditor class meetings, followed by court sanction hearings under s.899 of the Companies Act 2006.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a corporate counterparty appears on the Insolvency and Companies Court roll, risk and legal teams should verify the nature of the proceedings before taking action. A scheme of arrangement is distinct from a creditor's winding-up petition under s.122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986.
To conduct due diligence on corporate entities listed in court proceedings:
1. Verify the Case Type: Determine whether the listing concerns a scheme of arrangement (Part 26/26A Companies Act 2006) or a winding-up petition presented by a creditor.
2. Review Public Announcements: Check regulatory news service (RNS) announcements for listed public companies to understand the background of the scheme.
3. Run Corporate Checks: Execute a winding up search to ensure no concurrent petition or compulsory liquidation notice exists elsewhere on the roll.
4. Monitor Ongoing Filings: Set up free company monitoring to receive real-time notifications of changes to officers, charges, or statutory court orders.
Illustrative corporate scenario
Consider an industrial supplier managing high-value contracts with a listed group entity. Upon noticing a High Court listing in the Insolvency and Companies Court, the risk team initially checks whether the hearing relates to debt enforcement. Performing a full winding up petition search confirms no compulsory winding-up petition has been presented by HMRC or commercial creditors. Further review of court records shows the listing is a scheme of arrangement hearing to sanction an internal corporate reorganisation, allowing normal commercial credit terms to remain in place.
How to investigate further
To track developments for this entity, review the official Companies House portal and court cause lists published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. Legal professionals and credit analysts needing automated updates can enable daily tracking via free company monitoring.
For credit teams and legal advisers
Distinguishing between debt enforcement hearings and statutory corporate restructurings is essential during client onboarding, M&A due diligence, and credit limit reviews. Manually cross-referencing Companies House records, High Court cause lists, and insolvency notices can be time-consuming. Corp Intel streamlines this process by consolidating live cause-list updates, corporate filings, and court entries into a single automated intelligence platform.
FAQ
What is a scheme of arrangement?
A scheme of arrangement is a court-approved agreement between a company and its shareholders or creditors under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. It is commonly used for group reorganisations, takeovers, or debt restructuring.
Does a court listing mean Bodycote Plc is insolvent?
No. A court listing for a scheme of arrangement is a statutory procedural step and does not constitute a finding or indication of insolvency.
How does a scheme of arrangement differ from a winding-up petition?
A winding-up petition is an application by a creditor or director to liquidate a company due to unpaid debts. A scheme of arrangement is a solvent or restructuring procedure to alter rights between the company and its members or creditors.
How can creditors monitor court cause lists for risk management?
Credit managers can run a winding up search and monitor company filings through automated cause-list tracking tools.
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.