ADDIS COMMERCIAL LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
01065048 · ltd · incorporated 1972-08-09
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
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
80/100
Exceptional
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 62-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 80/100 (exceptional), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (80/100, director aged 62). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 43.0y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 43.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (59/100)

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (3 active, 23 linked, 18 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
145 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
80/100Exceptional
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-02-12
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  2. 2024-02-13
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  3. 2023-01-18
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  4. 2022-02-09
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  5. 2021-02-16
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  6. 2020-01-17
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  7. 2019-01-23
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  8. 2018-01-23
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  9. 2017-03-09
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  10. 2016-09-27
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  11. 2015-10-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
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  12. 2015-09-01
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  13. 2014-09-18
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  14. 2014-08-28
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  15. 2013-10-11
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  16. 2007-04-02
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    LEE SMITH, Martyn appointed
    director
  17. 2007-03-30
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    SCHEPES, Frank resigned
    director
  18. 2005-03-31
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    MESSINK, Alfred resigned
    director
  19. 2005-03-16
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    TUCKER, Richard John appointed
    director
  20. 2005-03-16
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    SCHEPES, Frank appointed
    director
  21. 2002-12-06
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    MICHEL, Jurgen, Dr resigned
    director
  22. 2002-09-25
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    MESSINK, Alfred appointed
    director
  23. 2001-11-06
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    MICHEL, Jurgen, Dr appointed
    director
  24. 2001-10-29
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    SIEGELIN, Werner resigned
    director
  25. 2001-04-02
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    CHRISTOPHER, Allan John resigned
    director
  26. 2000-12-13
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    TUCKER, Richard John appointed
    secretary
  27. 2000-12-13
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    FROST, Paul Michael resigned
    director
  28. 2000-12-13
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    SIEGELIN, Werner appointed
    director
  29. 2000-12-12
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    CHRISTOPHER, Allan John resigned
    secretary
  30. 2000-01-31
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    PAPADOPOULOS, Christos resigned
    director
  31. 1997-04-30
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    SARTIN, Michal Graham resigned
    director
  32. 1997-01-24
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    Charge satisfied #2
  33. 1997-01-10
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    CHRISTOPHER, Allan John appointed
    secretary
  34. 1997-01-10
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    REDLICH, Simon James resigned
    secretary
  35. 1997-01-10
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    CHRISTOPHER, Allan John appointed
    director
  36. 1997-01-10
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    HALL, Edward Geoffrey resigned
    director
  37. 1997-01-10
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    PAPADOPOULOS, Christos appointed
    director
  38. 1997-01-10
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  39. 1996-04-05
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    BOHACEK, Francois Joseph resigned
    director
  40. 1996-01-31
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    MCLENNAN, Peter Robert resigned
    director
  41. 1995-08-31
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    MATTHEWS, Geoffrey Victor resigned
    director
  42. 1995-05-10
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    MATTHEWS, Geoffrey Victor appointed
    director
  43. 1994-10-01
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    STRATFORD, Colin James resigned
    director
  44. 1994-03-14
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    FROST, Paul Michael appointed
    director
  45. 1993-12-31
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    REDLICH, Simon James appointed
    secretary
  46. 1993-12-31
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    THESIGER, Michael Eric resigned
    secretary
  47. 1993-08-20
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    Charge satisfied #1
  48. 1993-07-26
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    BOHACEK, Francois Joseph appointed
    director
  49. 1993-07-26
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    STRATFORD, Colin James appointed
    director
  50. 1993-07-01
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    HALL, Edward Geoffrey appointed
    director
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Owner dependency

76/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material 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.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

76/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 54 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

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Addis Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Addis Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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ADDIS COMMERCIAL LIMITED
This company · 01065048

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
Addis Group Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares · firm interest06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1972-08-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade

Registered office

Zone 3 Waterton Point
Brocastle Avenue
Waterton Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF31 3US

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-10
Last: 2025-07-27

Officers (3 active · 20 resigned)

TUCKER, Richard John→
secretary · appointed 2000-12-13
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Active
LEE SMITH, Martyn→
director · ~62y · appointed 2007-04-02
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Active
TUCKER, Richard John→
director · ~61y · appointed 2005-03-16
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Active
CHRISTOPHER, Allan John→
secretary · appointed 1997-01-10 · resigned 2000-12-12
Resigned
DURRANT, Robert→
secretary · resigned 1992-11-17
Resigned
REDLICH, Simon James→
secretary · appointed 1993-12-31 · resigned 1997-01-10
Resigned
THESIGER, Michael Eric→
secretary · appointed 1992-11-17 · resigned 1993-12-31
Resigned
BARTON, Robert James→
director · ~87y · appointed 1992-09-01 · resigned 1993-06-30
Resigned
BOHACEK, Francois Joseph→
director · ~65y · appointed 1993-07-26 · resigned 1996-04-05
Resigned
CHRISTOPHER, Allan John→
director · ~75y · appointed 1997-01-10 · resigned 2001-04-02
Resigned
FROST, Paul Michael→
director · ~65y · appointed 1994-03-14 · resigned 2000-12-13
Resigned
GRAZETTE, Peter Andrew→
director · ~80y · resigned 1993-01-29
Resigned
HALL, Edward Geoffrey→
director · ~86y · appointed 1993-07-01 · resigned 1997-01-10
Resigned
MATTHEWS, Geoffrey Victor→
director · ~75y · appointed 1995-05-10 · resigned 1995-08-31
Resigned
MCLENNAN, Peter Robert→
director · ~80y · resigned 1996-01-31
Resigned
MESSINK, Alfred→
director · ~64y · appointed 2002-09-25 · resigned 2005-03-31
Resigned
MICHEL, Jurgen, Dr→
director · ~77y · appointed 2001-11-06 · resigned 2002-12-06
Resigned
NOAKES, Michael→
director · ~81y · resigned 1992-08-03
Resigned
PAPADOPOULOS, Christos→
director · ~77y · appointed 1997-01-10 · resigned 2000-01-31
Resigned
SARTIN, Michal Graham→
director · ~65y · resigned 1997-04-30
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Guarantee and debenture1 property10/01/1997—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Composite guarantee & debenture1 property12/09/198924/01/1997
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property03/06/198320/08/1993
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Recent filings (145 total)

confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-02-12
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-02-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-01-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-02-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-08-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-02-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-07-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-01-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-08-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-01-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-08-06