ADI-GARDINER LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01322200 · ltd · incorporated 1977-07-20
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46439
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 45.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 45.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
35 officers (4 active, 35 linked, 31 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
232 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 3 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 capital
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 capital
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (96 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-04-10📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-04-10📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2026-04-07📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2025-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-06➕REYNOLDS, Mark David appointeddirector
- 2025-11-06➕TOPHAM, Ruth Patricia appointeddirector
- 2025-11-06➖TRIVEDI, Hemant resigneddirector
- 2025-10-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-16📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-07-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-02📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2025-02-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-10📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-05-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-30➖BENSON, Grahame Paul resigneddirector
- 2023-10-05📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-15📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-09-01➕BENSON, Grahame Paul appointeddirector
- 2022-04-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-04-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-03-28➕EARLE, Elizabeth Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-03-28➖CONNELL, Adrian Paul resigneddirector
- 2022-03-28➖LAWRENCE, Michael James resigneddirector
- 2020-07-17➕LAWRENCE, Michael James appointeddirector
- 2020-06-04➖O'TOOLE, Peter Joseph resigneddirector
- 2016-01-29➖SISEC LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-02-14➖REDDINGTON, Michael Francis resigneddirector
- 2013-06-01➖MISTRY, Kameleshkumar Ishwarlal resigneddirector
- 2013-05-17➕MCGINTY, Colin appointeddirector
- 2012-10-23🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-10-23🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2011-11-02➖CARPENTER, Howard Frederick resigneddirector
- 2011-11-02➖PROTHEROE, David Jason Lloyd resigneddirector
- 2011-09-16➕CARPENTER, Howard Frederick appointeddirector
- 2011-09-16➕PROTHEROE, David Jason Lloyd appointeddirector
- 2011-03-08➖GAZIELLY, Jean Francois resigneddirector
- 2011-02-21➖RICHARDS, Allan resigneddirector
- 2008-06-30➖CONNELL, Adrian Paul resignedsecretary
- 2008-06-30➕SISEC LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-02-01➕MISTRY, Kameleshkumar Ishwarlal appointeddirector
- 2008-02-01➖TOCHET, Peter Louis resigneddirector
- 2006-10-02➕GAZIELLY, Jean Francois appointeddirector
- 2006-10-02➕REDDINGTON, Michael Francis appointeddirector
- 2006-10-02➕RICHARDS, Allan appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 96 events
Owner dependency
40/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Adi Emea Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Adi Emea Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ADI-GARDINER LIMITED
This company · 01322200
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adi Emea Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 08/04/2026 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Ademco 4 Ltdceased 08/04/2026· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Adi-Gardiner Holding Limitedceased 20/12/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Wholesale & distribution · OL postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 DRINKS LTD→ 13131291 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 246 BRANDS LTD→ 17100527 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3H TRADING LTD→ 15962770 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 5 GUJJAR LTD→ 16143459 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| A D A FABRICS LTD→ 15272380 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| A2Z RECYCLING LTD→ 13020278 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| ABANG IDZAM LTD→ 11697552 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| ABSOLUTE ADVANTAGE FM LIMITED→ 09759060 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| ACCUMAC LIMITED→ 07864189 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| ADE OMO ADE LIMITED→ 13829727 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| ADRIAN ISPAS LTD→ 12251621 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| AERITHIQ AI LIMITED→ 16617726 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1977-07-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46439 — SIC 46439
Registered office
Unit 6 Broadgate Oldham Broadway Business Park
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 9XA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-18
Last: 2025-10-04
Officers (4 active · 31 resigned)
EARLE, Elizabeth Jane→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2022-03-28
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MCGINTY, Colin→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-05-17
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REYNOLDS, Mark David→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2025-11-06
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TOPHAM, Ruth Patricia→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2025-11-06
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CONNELL, Adrian Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-03-19 · resigned 2008-06-30
NELLIST, Ian→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1992-01-29
TURGUT, Yashar→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-01-29 · resigned 1993-03-19
SISEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-06-30 · resigned 2016-01-29
BENSON, Grahame Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-09-01 · resigned 2024-04-30
CARPENTER, Howard Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2011-09-16 · resigned 2011-11-02
CONNELL, Adrian Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1998-11-02 · resigned 2022-03-28
DAWSON, David Murray→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2002-04-29 · resigned 2006-07-05
GAZIELLY, Jean Francois→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2006-10-02 · resigned 2011-03-08
GOODIN, Melvin Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1999-09-20 · resigned 2000-10-06
HARRIS, David→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1993-05-07 · resigned 2000-12-31
HYNDS, David Robert, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-07-22 · resigned 2006-07-03
JOHNSON, Bernard Guy→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1993-05-07 · resigned 1999-08-16
KELLY, Paul Steven→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 1993-11-25
KIMBER, Simon Jeremy Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1994-09-07 · resigned 2002-01-25
LAWRENCE, Michael James→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2020-07-17 · resigned 2022-03-28
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Natexis Banques Populaires (In Its Capacity as Security Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 30/06/2003 | 23/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Natexis Banques Populaires (In Its Capacity as Security Agent) | Share charge | 1 property | 30/06/2003 | 23/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Leicestershire County Council | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 10/06/1994 | 26/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 20/08/1990 | 12/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 25/01/1988 | 26/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 14/03/1981 | 22/02/1988 |
Recent filings (232 total)
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-04-12
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-04-10
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2026-04-10
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2026-04-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-16
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-10-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-07-07
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2025-07-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-02-04
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-01-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-04