COATS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00508154 · ltd · incorporated 1952-05-21
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 64-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 64). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 24.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
45 officers (5 active, 45 linked, 36 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
232 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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (110 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-17➕OATEN, Andrew Peter appointeddirector
- 2025-11-17➖MANN, Robert Charles resigneddirector
- 2025-11-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-09-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-06-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-06-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-06-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-01-31📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2024-05-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-04-05📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-04-02📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2023-05-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-31➕KERMALLI, Arif appointeddirector
- 2022-12-31➕MORGAN, Stuart John appointeddirector
- 2022-12-31➖READE, Richard Charles resigneddirector
- 2022-10-24📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-10-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-06-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-01➖CHIANG, Wai Kuen resigneddirector
- 2020-09-01➕MANN, Robert Charles appointeddirector
- 2017-05-19➕MACDONALD, Eric appointeddirector
- 2017-04-21➕CHIANG, Wai Kuen appointeddirector
- 2017-04-21➖FITCH, Garry resigneddirector
- 2017-02-02🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2015-01-08➕READE, Richard Charles appointeddirector
- 2015-01-08➖SAUNT, Timothy Patrick resigneddirector
- 2012-04-17➖BEVAN, Roger resigneddirector
- 2012-03-31➕SAUNT, Timothy Patrick appointeddirector
- 2009-12-31➖SMITHYMAN, Michael James resigneddirector
- 2009-11-17🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2009-11-17🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2009-07-04🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-06-26🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Wh Smith High Street Limited
- 2008-12-31➖MERCER, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2008-07-21➕FITCH, Garry appointeddirector
- 2008-07-21➕MERCER, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2007-12-10➖MCDERMENT, Ronald resigneddirector
- 2006-08-16➕COATS PATONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-08-16➖ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance resignedsecretary
- 2006-08-16➖ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance resigneddirector
- 2006-07-31➖GIBSON, Carolyn Ann resignedsecretary
- 2005-11-21🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Industrious Loan (Jersey) General Partner Limited (on Behalf of Industrious Loan (Jersey) Limited Partnership
- 2005-11-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Industrious Loan (Jersey) General Partner Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 110 events
Owner dependency
48/100
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.
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
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Coats Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Coats Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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COATS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED
This company · 00508154
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coats Holdings Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1952-05-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
4th Floor 14 Aldermanbury Square
London
EC2V 7HS
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-15
Last: 2025-06-01
Officers (5 active · 40 resigned)
COATS PATONS LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-08-16
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KERMALLI, Arif→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2022-12-31
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MACDONALD, Eric→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-05-19
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MORGAN, Stuart John→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2022-12-31
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OATEN, Andrew Peter→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2025-11-17
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ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-08-31 · resigned 2006-08-16
BATTY, Frederick Robson→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1992-07-31
BOOTH, Brenda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-07-31 · resigned 1998-05-01
GIBSON, Carolyn Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2006-07-31
JENKINS, David Huw→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-16 · resigned 2001-09-06
ROSE, Belinda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-04-28 · resigned 2004-04-23
STEPHENS, Julia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-03-31 · resigned 2001-06-16
WHITTAKER, Katherine Alison→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-05-01 · resigned 1999-03-31
ALBINSON, Glenn→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2001-02-16 · resigned 2001-10-15
ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2004-07-05 · resigned 2006-08-16
BEVAN, Roger→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-07-05 · resigned 2012-04-17
BOOTH, Brenda→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1993-12-02 · resigned 1998-05-01
CHIANG, Wai Kuen→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2017-04-21 · resigned 2020-09-01
DAVIES, Stephen William→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2001-10-15 · resigned 2003-03-31
DAVIES, Stephen William→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1999-03-31
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Wh Smith High Street Wh Smith High Street Limited | Security agreement | 1 property | 26/06/2009 | 02/02/2017 | |
| satisfied | Industrious Loan (Jersey) General Partner (on Behalf of Industrious Loan (Jersey) Partnership Industrious Loan (Jersey) General Partner Limited (on Behalf of Industrious Loan (Jersey) Limited Partnership | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 21/11/2005 | 17/11/2009 | |
| satisfied | Industrious Loan (Jersey) General Partner Industrious Loan (Jersey) General Partner Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 21/11/2005 | 17/11/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (As Security Agent and Trustee for Thebeneficiaries) | Deed of accession and charge | 1 property | 30/03/2004 | 04/07/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lazari Investments Lazari Investments Limited | Rent and service charge deposit deed | 1 property | 10/09/2001 | 11/03/2003 |
Recent filings (232 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-17
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-09-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-09-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-06-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-06-04
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-06-04
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-06-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-03
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2025-01-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-18
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-04-05
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-04-05
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2024-04-02