A NELSON & CO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00249879 · ltd · incorporated 1930-08-01
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 21100
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
19 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 47.4y
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 47.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 53/100 (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
19 charges (19/19 with lender, 19/19 with type)
90
Directors & officers
34 officers (4 active, 34 linked, 29 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
211 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (107 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-29➕REISSER-WESTON, Lindsay Claire appointeddirector
- 2026-04-29➖HUGHES, Michael Anthony resigneddirector
- 2026-02-04➕HUGHES, Michael Anthony appointeddirector
- 2026-02-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-10➖LOCKETT, Michael resigneddirector
- 2025-12-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-30➖HODGE, Simon Jonathon resigneddirector
- 2025-11-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-17➕IONESCU, Bogdan appointeddirector
- 2025-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-24🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2023-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-03-23🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-07-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-07-01➕LOCKETT, Michael appointeddirector
- 2021-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-31➖FERGUSON, Claire resigneddirector
- 2020-11-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-05-20🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2020-04-22➕HODGE, Simon Jonathon appointeddirector
- 2020-02-06🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-05-10➖MCGAGHEY, Gary Alfred resigneddirector
- 2017-05-08➕MCGAGHEY, Gary Alfred appointeddirector
- 2017-04-28➖SMITH, Andrew Mark resigneddirector
- 2017-01-25➕FERGUSON, Claire appointeddirector
- 2016-06-30➖HINTON, David Allen resigneddirector
- 2016-04-28➕SMITH, Andrew Mark appointeddirector
- 2016-04-04➖WATTS, Garry resigneddirector
- 2016-03-22🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2015-11-01➕WATTS, Garry appointeddirector
- 2015-09-30➖TURRELL, Mark Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-01-31➖DICKS, Karen Dawn resignedsecretary
- 2015-01-31➖DICKS, Karen Dawn resigneddirector
- 2014-07-31➕HINTON, David Allen appointeddirector
- 2014-06-30➖FAYAD, Najib Farjallah resigneddirector
- 2014-03-05🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2014-02-28🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2013-01-31➖HOULIHAN, Jeremiah Gerard resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 107 events
Owner dependency
56/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: HODGE, Simon Jonathon resigned 2025-11-30; HUGHES, Michael Anthony resigned 2026-04-29; LOCKETT, Michael resigned 2025-12-10
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Nelson & Russell Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Nelson & Russell Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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A NELSON & CO LIMITED
This company · 00249879
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nelson & Russell Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 10/05/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1930-08-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC21100 — SIC 21100
Registered office
Nelsons House, 83 Parkside
Wimbledon
London
SW19 5LP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-17
Last: 2026-05-03
Officers (4 active · 30 resigned)
IONESCU, Bogdan→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2025-11-17
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REISSER-WESTON, Lindsay Claire→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2026-04-29
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Active
Active
ALEXANDER, William Norman→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-05-12 · resigned 1995-12-19
DICKS, Karen Dawn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-11-21 · resigned 2015-01-31
DUNNE, Michael Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-09-25 · resigned 2012-11-21
HOLMES, Leonard Norman→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-05-10
WILSON, Robert Nelson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-12-19 · resigned 1996-09-25
ALEXANDER, William Norman→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1993-02-01 · resigned 1995-12-19
AUTON, Francis David→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2000-10-18 · resigned 2002-05-31
CRAWFORD, James→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1995-02-22
DICKS, Karen Dawn→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-11-21 · resigned 2015-01-31
DUNNE, Michael Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1996-09-25 · resigned 2012-11-21
FAYAD, Najib Farjallah→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2008-01-23 · resigned 2014-06-30
FERGUSON, Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2017-01-25 · resigned 2020-12-31
GEOGHEGAN, Paul Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1997-06-30 · resigned 1999-09-17
HINTON, David Allen→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2014-07-31 · resigned 2016-06-30
HODGE, Simon Jonathon→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2020-04-22 · resigned 2025-11-30
HOLMES, Leonard Norman→
Resigneddirector · ~106y · resigned 1997-05-09
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Mortgages & charges
19
Total charges
7
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:19 of 19 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 23/03/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 20/05/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 06/02/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/02/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/11/2010 | 05/03/2014 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank S.a/N.V. | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/12/2005 | 07/12/2010 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. | Debenture | 1 property | 11/02/2003 | 07/12/2010 | |
| satisfied | Muriel Ramsell / John Ramsell | Debenture | 1 property | 16/12/1993 | 20/08/1999 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel Bank Hill Samuel Bank Limited | Supplemental legal charge | 1 property | 16/12/1993 | 14/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Metropolitan Properties Metropolitan Properties Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 22/10/1992 | 20/08/1999 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel Bank Hill Samuel Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 12/06/1991 | 14/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Charge | 1 property | 01/07/1987 | 25/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/07/1983 | 04/02/1992 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 08/07/1980 | 30/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | James Wiseman Wilson | Debenture | 1 property | 27/03/1979 | 06/02/1992 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Charge | 1 property | 25/01/1979 | 25/07/1991 |
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Recent filings (211 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-03-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-09