BARRY CONTROLS LIMITED

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00486600 · ltd · incorporated 1950-09-23
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 25990
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 62-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 62). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 38.2y

30/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 38.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
28 officers (2 active, 28 linked, 23 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
174 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red 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 (68 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-11-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-10-01
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    GUITOU, Stephane Simon Louis appointed
    secretary
  3. 2025-10-01
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  4. 2025-10-01
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  5. 2025-10-01
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  6. 2025-09-30
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    ANTOLIN, Eric resigned
    secretary
  7. 2025-09-30
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    ANTOLIN, Eric resigned
    director
  8. 2024-12-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  9. 2024-01-04
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2023-12-21
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    POIRIER, Laurent Francis resigned
    director
  11. 2023-12-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  12. 2023-01-08
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  13. 2023-01-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  14. 2021-12-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2021-12-24
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  16. 2021-02-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  17. 2019-11-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  18. 2018-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2017-10-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2016-09-01
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    VAZ, Arnaud Marie appointed
    director
  21. 2016-09-01
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    SOUCHET, Christine Fernande Clotilde resigned
    director
  22. 2014-10-01
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    SOUCHET, Christine Fernande Clotilde appointed
    director
  23. 2014-10-01
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    VAZ, Arnaud Marie resigned
    director
  24. 2009-03-31
    ➕
    ANTOLIN, Eric appointed
    secretary
  25. 2009-03-31
    ➖
    MOUNIER, Dominique resigned
    secretary
  26. 2009-03-31
    ➕
    ANTOLIN, Eric appointed
    director
  27. 2009-03-31
    ➖
    MAIGNE, Jacques resigned
    director
  28. 2009-03-31
    ➖
    MOUNIER, Dominique resigned
    director
  29. 2009-03-31
    ➕
    POIRIER, Laurent Francis appointed
    director
  30. 2008-11-01
    ➖
    BONNET, Dominique resigned
    director
  31. 2008-11-01
    ➕
    VAZ, Arnaud Marie appointed
    director
  32. 2001-03-09
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    SCHLESSINGER, Thomas resigned
    director
  33. 2000-07-20
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    Charge satisfied #2
  34. 2000-06-30
    ➕
    MOUNIER, Dominique appointed
    secretary
  35. 2000-06-30
    ➖
    STRUVE, Anthony Neil resigned
    secretary
  36. 2000-06-30
    ➕
    BONNET, Dominique appointed
    director
  37. 2000-06-30
    ➖
    LAMPEREUR, Andrew G resigned
    director
  38. 2000-06-30
    ➕
    MAIGNE, Jacques appointed
    director
  39. 2000-06-30
    ➕
    MOUNIER, Dominique appointed
    director
  40. 2000-03-07
    ➖
    GAGSTETTER, Gary G resigned
    director
  41. 2000-03-07
    ➕
    LAMPEREUR, Andrew G appointed
    director
  42. 1999-11-01
    ➖
    ALBRECHT, William James resigned
    director
  43. 1999-11-01
    ➕
    GAGSTETTER, Gary G appointed
    director
  44. 1999-11-01
    ➖
    KERK, Arthur Jacques resigned
    director
  45. 1999-11-01
    ➕
    SCHLESSINGER, Thomas appointed
    director
  46. 1999-11-01
    ➖
    SCHUELER, Marius resigned
    director
  47. 1999-07-31
    ➖
    O'NEILL, Michael Stephen resigned
    director
  48. 1999-03-31
    ➖
    ROBINSON, Lewis Edward resigned
    director
  49. 1998-01-08
    ➕
    ROBINSON, Lewis Edward appointed
    director
  50. 1997-09-18
    ➖
    DAY, Roger Antony resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 68 events

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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

55/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.

Red flags

1 med ·
2 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: ANTOLIN, Eric resigned 2025-09-30; ANTOLIN, Eric resigned 2025-09-30

Group structure

Total Sa is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Total Sa
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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BARRY CONTROLS LIMITED
This company · 00486600

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
Total Sa
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1950-09-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC25990 — SIC 25990

Registered office

Unit 21 Suttons Business Park Sutton Park Avenue
Earley
Reading
RG6 1AZ
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-07
Last: 2025-12-24

Officers (2 active · 26 resigned)

GUITOU, Stephane Simon Louis→
secretary · appointed 2025-10-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
VAZ, Arnaud Marie→
director · ~62y · appointed 2016-09-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ANTOLIN, Eric→
secretary · appointed 2009-03-31 · resigned 2025-09-30
Resigned
MOUNIER, Dominique→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-30 · resigned 2009-03-31
Resigned
STRUVE, Anthony Neil→
secretary · appointed 1993-02-16 · resigned 2000-06-30
Resigned
E P S SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · resigned 1993-02-16
Resigned
ALBRECHT, William James→
director · ~75y · appointed 1994-04-14 · resigned 1999-11-01
Resigned
ANTOLIN, Eric→
director · ~66y · appointed 2009-03-31 · resigned 2025-09-30
Resigned
BLOOMFIELD, Alan Malcolm→
director · ~79y · resigned 1994-11-30
Resigned
BONNET, Dominique→
director · ~72y · appointed 2000-06-30 · resigned 2008-11-01
Resigned
DAY, Roger Antony→
director · ~66y · appointed 1994-11-30 · resigned 1997-09-18
Resigned
DEUSTER, Robert→
director · ~76y · appointed 1994-03-01 · resigned 1996-05-02
Resigned
DEUSTER, Robert→
director · ~76y · resigned 1994-03-01
Resigned
GAGSTETTER, Gary G→
director · ~66y · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2000-03-07
Resigned
GARDNER, Robert Patrick Michael John→
director · ~91y · resigned 1994-02-17
Resigned
GOLBY, David→
director · ~75y · resigned 1997-09-18
Resigned
KERK, Arthur Jacques→
director · ~77y · appointed 1997-09-18 · resigned 1999-11-01
Resigned
LAMPEREUR, Andrew G→
director · ~63y · appointed 2000-03-07 · resigned 2000-06-30
Resigned
MAIGNE, Jacques→
director · ~72y · appointed 2000-06-30 · resigned 2009-03-31
Resigned
MOUNIER, Dominique→
director · ~81y · appointed 2000-06-30 · resigned 2009-03-31
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Letter of charge1 property31/12/199020/07/2000
satisfied
The First National Bank of Boston (As Trustees)
Debenture1 property09/05/198813/01/1989

Recent filings (174 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-11-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-01
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-10-01
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-10-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-12-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-12-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-01-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-01-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-12-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-24