ABERCROMBIE & KENT LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01082430 · ltd · incorporated 1972-11-17
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Tour operator activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 63-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 63). 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 (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 42.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 42.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
46 officers (2 active, 46 linked, 38 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
206 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
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 (122 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-30📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-12-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-11-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-25➖BURRETT, Andrew John resigneddirector
- 2024-10-25➖MCENTEGART, Paul resigneddirector
- 2024-10-24➕BRIMICOMBE, Ian Martin David appointeddirector
- 2024-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-06➕PAYNE, Hayley Deborah appointeddirector
- 2024-02-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-08➖LEVIS, Cristina resigneddirector
- 2023-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-29➖GOLDS, Kerry Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2023-06-29➕LEVIS, Cristina appointeddirector
- 2023-05-25📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-03-07📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-11-23📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-21➖WARNER, Lisa resigneddirector
- 2021-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-08-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-05➕BURRETT, Andrew John appointeddirector
- 2021-07-05➖FICHTE, Brett Eric resigneddirector
- 2020-07-27➕WARNER, Lisa appointeddirector
- 2020-02-17➕MCENTEGART, Paul appointeddirector
- 2020-02-17➖PERRY, Robin Gary resigneddirector
- 2019-11-19🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2017-07-01➖BROWN, Rebecca Anne resignedsecretary
- 2017-07-01➖BROWN, Rebecca Anne resigneddirector
- 2017-07-01➕PERRY, Robin Gary appointeddirector
- 2016-10-24➖BUTLER KENT, Jorie resigneddirector
- 2015-10-01➖HOLDERNESS-RODDAM, Timothy David resigneddirector
- 2014-03-31➖COGHLAN, Ian Grant Lake resigneddirector
- 2013-05-22➖JUTSUM, John Alfred resigneddirector
- 2013-03-18➕GOLDS, Kerry Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2012-07-25➕BROWN, Rebecca Anne appointedsecretary
- 2012-07-25➖JUTSUM, John Alfred resignedsecretary
- 2012-07-25➕BROWN, Rebecca Anne appointeddirector
- 2012-06-30➖WATERIDGE, Justin Charles resigneddirector
- 2011-08-10➖STEPHENSON, Charles Willem Francis resigneddirector
- 2011-07-19➕COGHLAN, Ian Grant Lake appointeddirector
- 2011-05-19➖KENT, Hugo Joss Alexander, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2010-09-29➖MORGAN GRENVILLE, George resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 122 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 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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
Abercrombie & Kent Global Travel Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Abercrombie & Kent Global Travel Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ABERCROMBIE & KENT LIMITED
This company · 01082430
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abercrombie & Kent Global Travel Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 23/05/2019 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Abercrombie & Kent Group Of Companies Saceased 30/06/2016· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1972-11-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC79120 — Tour operator activities
Registered office
St Georges House
Ambrose Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3LG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-16
Last: 2025-10-02
Officers (2 active · 44 resigned)
BRIMICOMBE, Ian Martin David→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-10-24
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PAYNE, Hayley Deborah→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2024-06-06
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BROWN, Rebecca Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-07-25 · resigned 2017-07-01
BUFTON, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-12-13 · resigned 2003-05-01
EASTMAN, Bruce David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-05-07 · resigned 1999-11-26
HARRIS, Carole Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-05-01 · resigned 2004-11-17
JUTSUM, John Alfred→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-10-31 · resigned 2012-07-25
MATTHEWS, Melissa Lucia Rosamund→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-11-17 · resigned 2005-07-01
WALSH, Redmond→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2005-10-31
WINDER, Robert David→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-04-30
BALLANTINE, Robert Alistair Waverly→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1997-01-01 · resigned 2003-03-31
BRADLEY, Sarah Madaline→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2004-07-22
BROWN, Rebecca Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2012-07-25 · resigned 2017-07-01
BUFTON, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2000-06-22 · resigned 2003-05-01
BURRETT, Andrew John→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2021-07-05 · resigned 2024-10-25
BUTLER KENT, Jorie→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · appointed 1998-01-21 · resigned 2016-10-24
COGHLAN, Ian Grant Lake→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-07-19 · resigned 2014-03-31
COGLAN, Ian Grant Lake→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2002-09-01 · resigned 2004-09-30
EASTMAN, Bruce David→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1998-07-10 · resigned 1999-11-26
ELDRIDGE, David→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1996-01-01
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 19/11/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 17/11/1994 | 05/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 12/04/1991 | 15/11/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 12/04/1991 | 05/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 09/07/1985 | 05/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | The First National Bank of Boston | Legal charge registered pursuant to an order of court. | 1 property | 03/10/1984 | 05/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Jorie Butler Kent / Geoffrey John Worke Kent | Charge | 1 property | 03/10/1984 | 05/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 30/07/1984 | 05/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 14/05/1984 | 05/06/2003 |
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Recent filings (206 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-02
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-01-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-12-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-02-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-07-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-04