SIG PLC
🌳Matureactive
00998314 · plc · incorporated 1970-12-29
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 75-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 75). 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
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 44.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 44.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
50 officers (10 active, 50 linked, 45 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
580 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 resolution
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 resolution
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 resolution
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (118 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-31➖ASHTON, Richard Ian resigneddirector
- 2026-05-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-05-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2026-05-01➕KESTERTON, Simon John appointeddirector
- 2025-10-16📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-01➕VERVAAT, Petrus Rudolf Maria appointeddirector
- 2025-07-08➖SLARK, Gavin resigneddirector
- 2025-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-05-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-01➖KENT, Gillian Dawn Celia resigneddirector
- 2024-10-29📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-25🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2024-05-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-05-23📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-05-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-05-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-05-04➕STRAZIOTA, Diego appointeddirector
- 2023-05-04➖ROCHAT, Christian Pierre resigneddirector
- 2023-02-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-02-01➖FRANCIS, Stephen Ronald William resigneddirector
- 2023-02-01➕SLARK, Gavin appointeddirector
- 2023-02-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-06-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2021-03-31➕WATKINS, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2021-03-31➖DOSANJH, Kulbinder Kaur resignedsecretary
- 2021-02-01➕DASANI, Shatish Damodar appointeddirector
- 2021-01-31➖DUNCAN, Ian Barnet resigneddirector
- 2021-01-01➕DURRANT, Kathryn Louise appointeddirector
- 2020-12-31➖ALLUM, Helen Catherine resigneddirector
- 2020-07-31➖KEARNEY-CROFT, Katharina Helen Marie resigneddirector
- 2020-07-10➕DESCHAMPS, Bruno Marc appointeddirector
- 2020-07-10➕ROCHAT, Christian Pierre appointeddirector
- 2020-07-01➕KING, Simon Theodore appointeddirector
- 2020-07-01➕ASHTON, Richard Ian appointeddirector
- 2020-02-25➕FRANCIS, Stephen Ronald William appointeddirector
- 2020-02-25➕KEARNEY-CROFT, Katharina Helen Marie appointeddirector
- 2020-02-24➖MADDOCK, Nicholas William resigneddirector
- 2020-02-24➖OLDERSMA, Meinie resigneddirector
- 2020-02-12➖ABT, Andrea resigneddirector
- 2019-10-18➕DOSANJH, Kulbinder Kaur appointedsecretary
- 2019-10-18➖MONRO, Richard Charles resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 118 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -9 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: ASHTON, Richard Ian resigned 2026-05-31; SLARK, Gavin resigned 2025-07-08
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated1970-12-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Adsetts House 16 Europa View
Sheffield Business Park
Sheffield
S9 1XH
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-30
Last: 2025-07-16
Officers (10 active · 40 resigned)
Active
ALLNER, Andrew James→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2017-11-01
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DASANI, Shatish Damodar→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2021-02-01
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DESCHAMPS, Bruno Marc→
Activedirector · ~75y · appointed 2020-07-10
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DURRANT, Kathryn Louise→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-01-01
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KESTERTON, Simon John→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2026-05-01
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KING, Simon Theodore→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2020-07-01
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LOVELL, Alan Charles→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2018-08-01
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STRAZIOTA, Diego→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2023-05-04
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VERVAAT, Petrus Rudolf Maria→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-10-01
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DOSANJH, Kulbinder Kaur→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-10-18 · resigned 2021-03-31
MONRO, Richard Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-10-01 · resigned 2019-10-18
PRUST, Francis Charles→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-07-14
SWYNNERTON, John Ralph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-07-14 · resigned 2004-10-01
ABT, Andrea→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2015-03-12 · resigned 2020-02-12
ADSETTS, William Norman, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · resigned 1996-04-29
ALLUM, Helen Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-07-01 · resigned 2020-12-31
ASHDOWN, Janet Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2011-07-11 · resigned 2019-05-08
ASHTON, Richard Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-07-01 · resigned 2026-05-31
BLACKBURN, Peter Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 2001-07-01 · resigned 2009-09-30
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 25/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 18/11/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Samuel Montagu & Co Samuel Montagu & Co Limited | Deed of assignment and charge of rights issue proceeds | 1 property | 02/06/1993 | 12/05/1994 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 19/12/1984 | 18/08/1989 | |
| satisfied | County Banks County Banks Limited | Supplemental charge | 1 property | 18/02/1983 | 18/08/1989 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge | 1 property | 19/03/1982 | 18/08/1989 |
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Recent filings (580 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-01
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-05-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2026-05-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-10-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-05-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-02
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-05-18
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-05-16