# The Roberto Group Limited (00508785)

> Why UK company 00508785 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/00508785

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2020-07-01
- **Administrators' firm:** MHA
- **Formerly:** Roberto Neckwear Limited
- **Incorporated:** 1952-06-12
- **Location:** London
- **Industry:** 46420 Wholesale of clothing and footwear

## Why it went into administration

- Loss of a key customer, supplier or contract
- COVID-19
- Property / lease costs
- Cash flow / liquidity pressure

## From the administrators' statement

Creditors should note that, unless otherwise stated, this section of my proposals has been prepared based on information provided to me by: the directors of the Company, and not from my personal knowledge as Administrator. — ;

The Company was incorporated on 12 June 1952 and has 3 Directors and is wholly owned by Shiplake Limited. The Company traded as a clothing and accessory sourcing, design-and distribution business from leasehold premises in Borough Green, Kent. The traditional focus of the business is ties andneckwear for the retail and corporate markets. The business had its own fashion label of LA Smith, a | brand with roots back to 1857. The brand served the traditional independent gentleman’ s outfitter

-market.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00508785/filing-history/MzI3NzY5MDI0NWFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00508785

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