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00986699 · private-unlimited-nsc · incorporated 1970-08-12
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
81/100
Exceptional
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with exceptional profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 81/100 (exceptional), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
31 officers (4 active, 31 linked, 29 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 46 total, 46 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
206 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
81/100Exceptional
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Strong composite across quality, acquirability, and risk. High-priority target — progress to serious diligence.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2024-06-27📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2022-12-02📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-12-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-28➖PARSONS, Andrew Ernest resigneddirector
- 2022-11-28➖WEST, Nigel Graham Charles resigneddirector
- 2020-11-25📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2020-11-24📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2019-04-23➕BLAIR, Stephen William appointeddirector
- 2019-04-23➕FLEW, Samuel Richard appointeddirector
- 2019-04-23➖BROUGHAM, Antony Philip resigneddirector
- 2019-04-23➕PARSONS, Andrew Ernest appointeddirector
- 2019-04-23➕WEST, Nigel Graham Charles appointeddirector
- 2012-09-20➖BROWN, Peter Donald Richardson resigneddirector
- 2012-09-19➖GREENHOUS, Guy Richard resigneddirector
- 2012-09-18➖PEACOCK, Philip John resigneddirector
- 2009-09-22➖VALLINGS, Robert Ross resigneddirector
- 2007-03-16➖O DONOVAN, Robert Vincent resigneddirector
- 2004-09-12➖FARRER, Charles Anthony resigneddirector
- 2002-12-16➖LESCHER, Rupert Thomas Harwood resigneddirector
- 2002-12-13➖CLEMENTS, Paul Michael resigneddirector
- 2002-04-05➖THOMAS, Michael Denis resigneddirector
- 2001-11-19➖CRAWLEY, Thomas Henry Raymond resigneddirector
- 2000-07-26➖LEWIN, Stephen Richard resigneddirector
- 1999-04-23➕DRACLIFFE COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 1999-04-23➖VOLLER, Paul Marcus George resignedsecretary
- 1999-04-23➖VOLLER, Paul Marcus George resigneddirector
- 1998-03-24➕BROWN, Peter Donald Richardson appointeddirector
- 1998-03-24➕CRAWLEY, Thomas Henry Raymond appointeddirector
- 1998-03-24➕GREENHOUS, Guy Richard appointeddirector
- 1998-03-24➕VALLINGS, Robert Ross appointeddirector
- 1996-11-06➖EMMISON, Martin Graham resigneddirector
- 1995-09-12➖BLOCK, Simon Anthony Allen resigneddirector
- 1995-09-05➖FERGUSSON, Colin Angus resigneddirector
- 1995-08-24➖WERBICKI, Raymond Mark Joseph resigneddirector
- 1995-03-17➕MADDOCK, Philip James appointeddirector
- 1995-03-17➕FARRER, Charles Anthony appointeddirector
- 1995-03-17➖SUMPTION, Charlotte Elizabeth resigneddirector
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Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 31 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 31 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 56 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Radcliffeslebrasseur Llp is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Radcliffeslebrasseur Llp
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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C.B.K.NOMINEES
This company · 00986699
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Radcliffeslebrasseur Llp Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/04/2020 |
45 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Thomas Paul Nutterceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest
- Mrs Carina Anne Smithceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Christopher Keoughceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Miss Henrietta Kate Maherceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ms Marianne Frallceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Philip John Vickersceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Ping Kwan Leungceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Hei Leungceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Stuart Anthony Lindleyceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Anil Mohanlal Rajaniceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ms Karen Susan Mayneceased 01/11/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr William Robert Esson Childsceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Stewart Terence Duffyceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mrs Victoria Jane Fairleyceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Simon David Hartleyceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Miss Susanna Charlotte Heleyceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Miss Michaela Anita Nicholasceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Ricardo Vasco Bassaniceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Ian Derrick Sadlerceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Jonathan Peter Shanklandceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Nigel Graham Charles Westceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Alex Leslieceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Philip James Maddockceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mrs Sejal Vinod Rajaceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Stephen Blairceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Miss Jane Liesel Embertonceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Andrew Ernest Parsonsceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mrs Anne Elizabeth Greenceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ms Julia Anne Appletonceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Mark James Bakerceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ms Sumaira Akthar Choudaryceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Sam Flewceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Dominic Paul Greenceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Alistair Scott Hewittceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Simon Rowley Gomersallceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ms Caroline Susan Penfoldceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Simon Marcus Kernyckyjceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Miss Alexandra Naomi Johnstoneceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Michael John Scherpceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Richard Leonard Privettceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Peter Julian Coatsceased 01/04/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Huw Llewellyn-Morganceased 31/12/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Tim Newsomeceased 31/03/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Lara Keenanceased 21/02/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Catherine Jennie Elizabeth Williamsceased 04/09/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-unlimited-nsc
Incorporated1970-08-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
C/O Weightmans Llp
100 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9QJ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-07-10
Last: 2026-06-26
Officers (4 active · 27 resigned)
DRACLIFFE COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 1999-04-23
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BLAIR, Stephen William→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-04-23
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FLEW, Samuel Richard→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2019-04-23
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MADDOCK, Philip James→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 1995-03-17
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VOLLER, Paul Marcus George→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-04-23
BLOCK, Simon Anthony Allen→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1995-09-12
BROUGHAM, Antony Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 2019-04-23
BROWN, Peter Donald Richardson→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1998-03-24 · resigned 2012-09-20
CLEMENTS, Paul Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2002-12-13
CRAWLEY, Thomas Henry Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1998-03-24 · resigned 2001-11-19
EMMISON, Martin Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 1996-11-06
EVANS, John Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · resigned 1992-09-07
FARRER, Charles Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1995-03-17 · resigned 2004-09-12
FERGUSSON, Colin Angus→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1995-09-05
GREENHOUS, Guy Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1998-03-24 · resigned 2012-09-19
HOPE-FALKNER, Patrick Miles→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1994-03-18
LESCHER, Rupert Thomas Harwood→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2002-12-16
LEWIN, Stephen Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 2000-07-26
MAYCOCK, John Dauvergne→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1993-10-31
O DONOVAN, Robert Vincent→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 2007-03-16
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Recent filings (206 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-06-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-08
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2024-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-12-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-07-01
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2020-11-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-24
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2020-11-24
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2020-11-24
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2020-11-24