CREST NICHOLSON PLC
🌳Matureactive
01040616 · plc · incorporated 1972-01-31
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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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 14 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
20 live charges · 14 lenders · oldest 32.6y
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 32.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 14 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (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
20 charges (20/20 with lender, 20/20 with type)
90
Directors & officers
46 officers (3 active, 46 linked, 38 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
757 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
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
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
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (136 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-31➖MARCHANT, David John resigneddirector
- 2025-02-28➖DAYA, Kieran resigneddirector
- 2025-02-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-10-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-07-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-12➕CLARK, Andrew Martyn appointeddirector
- 2024-07-12➕DAYA, Kieran appointeddirector
- 2024-06-14➖TRUSCOTT, Peter Martin resigneddirector
- 2024-06-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-13➖COOPER, Duncan John resigneddirector
- 2023-12-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-12-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-30➕FLOYDD, William James Spencer appointeddirector
- 2023-10-23📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-10-23📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-10-19➕THOMAS, Penelope appointedsecretary
- 2023-10-19➖HUBAND, Harriet Rosin resignedsecretary
- 2023-08-18➕HUBAND, Harriet Rosin appointedsecretary
- 2023-08-18➖MAGUIRE, Kevin resignedsecretary
- 2023-08-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-08-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-05-31📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2023-05-10📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2023-05-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-04-28📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-02-22📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-05-27➖NICHOLSON, Thomas Marshall resigneddirector
- 2019-12-31➖TINKER, Nigel Christopher resigneddirector
- 2019-11-08➖HOYLES, Robin Patrick resigneddirector
- 2019-09-09➕COOPER, Duncan John appointeddirector
- 2019-09-09➕MARCHANT, David John appointeddirector
- 2019-09-09➕NICHOLSON, Thomas Marshall appointeddirector
- 2019-09-09➕TRUSCOTT, Peter Martin appointeddirector
- 2019-05-21➖STONE, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2019-03-26➖BERGIN, Patrick Joseph resigneddirector
- 2018-10-16➖ALLEN, Robert Lee resigneddirector
- 2018-02-21➖DANCEY, Darren Paul resigneddirector
- 2017-07-20➕ALLEN, Robert Lee appointeddirector
- 2017-07-20➕DANCEY, Darren Paul appointeddirector
- 2017-06-30🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2016-06-30➖EVANS, Stephen Patrick resigneddirector
- 2016-04-29➖BEALE, Timothy Mark resigneddirector
- 2016-01-04➕BEALE, Timothy Mark appointeddirector
- 2014-04-03🔓Charge satisfied #19
Showing most recent 50 of 136 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Cn Finance Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cn Finance Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CREST NICHOLSON PLC
This company · 01040616
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cn Finance Plc 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
Typeplc
Incorporated1972-01-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
500 Dashwood Lang Road
Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2HJ
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-04-30
Last made up to: 2025-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-29
Last: 2026-05-15
Officers (3 active · 43 resigned)
Active
CLARK, Andrew Martyn→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2024-07-12
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FLOYDD, William James Spencer→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-11-30
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CUTLER, Michael John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-08-23
DARBY, David Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2008-11-01
HAGUE, William George→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-09-03 · resigned 2008-10-03
HUBAND, Harriet Rosin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2023-08-18 · resigned 2023-10-19
HUGHES, Nigel Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-10-07 · resigned 2007-09-03
JONES, Mark Roger→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-11-01 · resigned 2009-01-01
MAGUIRE, Kevin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-01-01 · resigned 2023-08-18
ALLEN, Robert Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2017-07-20 · resigned 2018-10-16
ANDERSON, Bruce Smith→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2008-01-29 · resigned 2009-03-23
BEALE, Timothy Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2016-01-04 · resigned 2016-04-29
BERGIN, Patrick Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2011-10-01 · resigned 2019-03-26
CALLCUTT, John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 2006-03-31
CALLCUTT, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2000-05-23 · resigned 2009-03-31
COOPER, Duncan John→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2019-09-09 · resigned 2023-12-13
CRIPPS, Bernard John→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · resigned 1995-04-20
DANCEY, Darren Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2017-07-20 · resigned 2018-02-21
DARBY, David Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2003-08-27 · resigned 2011-01-19
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Mortgages & charges
20
Total charges
6
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:20 of 20 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/03/2014 | 30/06/2017 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (The Security Agent) | A security agreement | 1 property | 07/12/2012 | 03/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Agent) | A fixed share charge and floating security document | 1 property | 16/09/2011 | 18/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC, the Security Agent | Additional fixed and floating security document | 1 property | 11/05/2010 | 18/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Agent for the Securitybeneficiaries ("Security Agent") | Accession deed | 1 property | 14/05/2007 | 28/09/2011 | |
| outstanding | Canada Life Canada Life Limited | Rental guarantee deed and indemnity | 1 property | 01/12/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Canada Life Canada Life Limited | Rental guarantee deed and indemnity | 1 property | 22/06/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Canada Life Canada Life Limited | Rental guarantee deed and indemnity | 1 property | 22/06/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Canada Life Canada Life Limited | Rental guarantee deed and indemnity | 1 property | 22/06/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Canada Life Canada Life Limited | Rental guarantee deed and indemnity | 1 property | 22/06/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | The Central Board of Finance of the Church of England | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/05/2005 | 31/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | The Central Board of Finance of the Church of England and the Whitelands College Foundation | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/12/2004 | 31/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | The Central Board of Finance of the Church of England and the Whitelands College Foundation | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/09/2004 | 31/01/2009 | |
| outstanding | Resthaven Properties Resthaven Properties Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/08/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | The Central Board of Finance of the Church of England and the Whitelands College Foundationas Trustee for the Whitelands College | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/01/2004 | 31/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Deed of charge | 1 property | 06/01/1995 | 17/05/2007 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge over credit balances | 1 property | 22/08/1994 | 17/05/2007 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge over credit balances | 1 property | 08/04/1994 | 24/08/1994 | |
| satisfied | Csc Computer Sciences and Computer Sciences Corporation Csc Computer Sciences Limited and Computer Sciences Corporation | Charge on deposit account | 1 property | 16/02/1994 | 17/05/2007 | |
| satisfied | Tesco Stores Tesco Stores Limited | Charge on deposit account | 1 property | 29/10/1993 | 07/01/1995 |
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Recent filings (757 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2026-03-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-02-28
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-10-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-10-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-02-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-12-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-12-05