AGD EQUIPMENT LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
01275753 · ltd · incorporated 1976-09-03
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
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46140
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 28 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

82 live charges · 24 lenders · oldest 49.0y

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 49.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 24 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 63/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

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
82 charges (82/82 with lender, 82/82 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (6 active, 18 linked, 12 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
351 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
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
2
filings
  • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (210 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-03-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  2. 2026-03-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  3. 2026-03-19
    DAVISON, Andrew Robert appointed
    director
  4. 2026-03-19
    LAW, Hannah Elizabeth appointed
    director
  5. 2025-09-29
    SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  6. 2025-09-29
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  7. 2025-08-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2025-03-03
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  9. 2024-11-21
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  10. 2024-11-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2024-10-25
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  12. 2024-10-25
    📄
    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  13. 2024-10-17
    📄
    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  14. 2024-10-15
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    appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP04
  15. 2024-10-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2024-10-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2024-10-11
    GLESS, Sven-Erik, Dr appointed
    director
  18. 2024-10-11
    WEBER, Johannes appointed
    director
  19. 2024-10-11
    LAW, Anita Jill resigned
    secretary
  20. 2024-10-11
    SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  21. 2024-10-11
    LAW, William Housten resigned
    director
  22. 2024-10-11
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2024-10-11
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  24. 2024-09-05
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  25. 2024-09-05
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  26. 2024-09-05
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  27. 2024-09-05
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  28. 2023-11-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  29. 2023-03-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  30. 2021-07-26
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    Charge registered #82
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  31. 2020-11-20
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #43
  32. 2018-03-12
    LAW, Anita Jill appointed
    secretary
  33. 2016-05-24
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    Charge satisfied #78
  34. 2015-06-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #71
  35. 2012-12-31
    LAW, Richard resigned
    secretary
  36. 2012-05-28
    RITCHIE, Phillip Macdonald resigned
    director
  37. 2012-01-01
    LAW, Elizabeth Ann appointed
    director
  38. 2011-03-29
    LAW, Richard appointed
    secretary
  39. 2009-11-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #80
  40. 2009-11-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #73
  41. 2009-11-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #68
  42. 2009-11-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #67
  43. 2008-03-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #42
  44. 2008-03-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #32
  45. 2007-11-14
    LAW, Robert William resigned
    secretary
  46. 2007-11-02
    BARKER, Alan James resigned
    director
  47. 2007-10-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #79
  48. 2007-10-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #77
  49. 2006-10-16
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #76
  50. 2006-10-16
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #75
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Owner dependency

48/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • 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

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

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Agd Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
AGD EQUIPMENT LIMITED
This company · 01275753

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
Agd Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Mr Robert William Lawceased 06/04/2016· significant influence · firm interest
  • Mr William Housten Lawceased 06/04/2016· significant influence · firm interest
  • Mrs Elizabeth Ann Lawceased 06/04/2016· significant influence

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
Incorporated1976-09-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46140 — SIC 46140

Registered office

Avonbrook House 198 Masons Road
Stratford Enterprise Park
Stratford Upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 9LQ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-09
Last: 2025-09-25

Officers (6 active · 12 resigned)

DAVISON, Andrew Robert
director · ~47y · appointed 2026-03-19
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Active
GLESS, Sven-Erik, Dr
director · ~62y · appointed 2024-10-11
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Active
LAW, Elizabeth Ann
director · ~58y · appointed 2012-01-01
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Active
LAW, Hannah Elizabeth
director · ~34y · appointed 2026-03-19
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Active
LAW, Robert William
director · ~60y
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Active
WEBER, Johannes
director · ~44y · appointed 2024-10-11
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Active
ALDREN, Stephen
secretary · appointed 2002-11-05 · resigned 2004-10-31
Resigned
CLAPCOTT, John Peter
secretary · resigned 2002-11-05
Resigned
LAW, Anita Jill
secretary · appointed 2018-03-12 · resigned 2024-10-11
Resigned
LAW, Richard
secretary · appointed 2011-03-29 · resigned 2012-12-31
Resigned
LAW, Robert William
secretary · appointed 2004-10-31 · resigned 2007-11-14
Resigned
SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2024-10-11 · resigned 2025-09-29
Resigned
ALDREN, Stephen
director · ~74y · appointed 2003-07-21 · resigned 2004-10-31
Resigned
BARKER, Alan James
director · ~68y · appointed 2006-03-01 · resigned 2007-11-02
Resigned
CLAPCOTT, John Peter
director · ~78y · appointed 1993-06-29 · resigned 2002-11-05
Resigned
LAW, Richard
director · ~76y · resigned 1995-03-24
Resigned
LAW, William Housten
director · ~89y · resigned 2024-10-11
Resigned
RITCHIE, Phillip Macdonald
director · ~74y · appointed 2003-09-19 · resigned 2012-05-28
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

82
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:82 of 82 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
A registered charge26/07/2021
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property10/10/2006
satisfied
Bank of Ireland Business Finance
Bank of Ireland Business Finance Limited
Fixed charge over chattels1 property27/09/200621/11/2009
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property31/08/200611/10/2007
satisfied
Deutsche Leasing (UK) / Deutsche Leasing (UK)
Deutsche Leasing (UK) Limited / Deutsche Leasing (UK) Limited
Chattel mortgage1 property27/07/200624/05/2016
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property25/07/200611/10/2007
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property29/06/200616/10/2006
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property04/05/200616/10/2006
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property04/05/200616/10/2006
satisfied
Bank of Ireland Business Finance
Bank of Ireland Business Finance Limited
Fixed charge over chattels1 property28/12/200511/11/2009
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property20/07/200501/07/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited
Fixed and floating charge1 property20/06/200503/06/2015
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property04/02/200515/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property18/01/200515/06/2005
satisfied
Bank of Ireland Business Finance
Bank of Ireland Business Finance Limited
Fixed charge over chattels1 property08/12/200411/11/2009
satisfied
Bank of Ireland Business Finance
Bank of Ireland Business Finance Limited
Fixed charge over chattels1 property23/09/200411/11/2009
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property03/09/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property03/09/200415/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property03/09/200415/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property02/09/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage4 properties21/07/200415/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property01/07/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property22/06/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property09/06/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property09/06/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattle mortgage1 property12/05/200428/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property12/05/200428/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property12/05/200428/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property12/05/200428/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property07/05/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property07/05/200415/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property07/05/200401/12/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property06/01/200428/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property27/11/200328/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property27/11/200328/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property28/08/200328/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property01/08/200328/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property01/08/200328/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property18/06/200328/07/2004
satisfied
Barclays
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Assignment & charge1 property11/06/200320/11/2020
satisfied
Haydock Finance
Haydock Finance Limited
Chattels mortgage1 property14/05/200322/03/2008
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property20/03/200315/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property20/03/200328/07/2004
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property20/03/200315/06/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property29/11/200228/02/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property29/11/200228/02/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property10/06/200228/02/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property10/06/200228/02/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property06/06/200228/02/2003
satisfied
Haydock Finance
Haydock Finance Limited
Chattels mortgage1 property21/08/200101/07/2006
satisfied
State Securities
State Securities PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property09/07/200122/03/2008
satisfied
John Peter Clapcott
Legal charge1 property12/10/200028/02/2003
satisfied
William Houston Law
Legal charge1 property12/10/200015/06/2005
satisfied
Robert William Law
Legal charge1 property12/10/200028/02/2003
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Commercial Finance
Credit Lyonnais Commercial Finance Limited
All asset debenture1 property19/09/200001/07/2006
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Commercial Finance
Credit Lyonnais Commercial Finance Limited
Book debt debenture1 property19/05/200001/07/2006
satisfied
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Royscot Leasing Limited / Royscot Trust PLC / Royscot Spa Leasing Limited / Royscot Industrial Leasing Limited / Royscot Commercial Leasing Limited
Fixed charge1 property30/09/199928/02/2003
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property30/11/199828/02/2003
satisfied
Banca Nazionale Dell'agricoltura
Charge over credit balance1 property21/09/199828/02/2003
satisfied
Banca Nazionale Dell'agricoltura
General memorandum of pledge1 property18/09/199828/02/2003
satisfied
Bank of Wales
Chattels mortgage1 property01/09/199823/12/1998
satisfied
Debis Financial Services
Debis Financial Services Limited
Equipment mortgage1 property05/02/199828/02/2003
satisfied
Debis Financial Services
Debis Financial Services Limited
Equipment mortgage1 property26/11/199728/02/2003
satisfied
Bank of Wales
Bank of Wales PLC
Mortgage of life policy1 property08/08/199705/04/2001
satisfied
Bank of Wales
Bank of Wales PLC
Debenture1 property08/08/199705/04/2001
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Chattel mortgage1 property20/12/199628/02/2003
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage of life policy1 property11/01/199606/11/1997
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage of life policy1 property11/01/199606/11/1997
satisfied
West Bromwich Building Society
Assignment of assurance policy1 property11/01/199628/07/2004
satisfied
West Bromwich Building Society
Commercial mortgage deed1 property11/01/199628/07/2004
satisfied
West Bromwich Building Society
Floating charge1 property11/01/199628/07/2004
satisfied
Eft Finance
Eft Finance Limited
Deed of chattel mortgage1 property11/01/199604/05/2000
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage3 properties16/02/199512/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank Limited
Mortgage of policies1 property28/05/199312/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank Limited
Chattel mortgage1 property28/05/199312/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank Limited
Account charge1 property28/05/199312/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank LTD
Letter of set off1 property21/06/199012/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel & Co
Hill Samuel & Co Limited
Legal mortgage1 property08/01/198512/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel & Co
Hill Samuel & Co Limited
Mortgage1 property27/05/198312/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel & Co
Hill Samuel & Co Limited
Debenture1 property25/05/198312/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel & Co
Hill Samuel & Co LTD
Legal mortgage1 property01/09/198212/01/1996
satisfied
Hill Samuel & Co
Hill Samuel & Co LTD
Debenture1 property20/07/197712/01/1996
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Recent filings (351 total)

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-20
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-20
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2025-03-03
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2024-11-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-10-25
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-10-25
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2024-10-17
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2024-10-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-11