ANKER INTERNATIONAL P L C
🌳Matureactive
01376814 · plc · incorporated 1978-07-04
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
65/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 16 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
25 live charges · 13 lenders · oldest 46.3y
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 46.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 13 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (high).
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
25 charges (25/25 with lender, 25/25 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (2 active, 25 linked, 19 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
196 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review 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
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (108 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-19📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-01-07➖LAWS, Joy Angela resignedsecretary
- 2025-09-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-20➕BARCLAY, Robert David appointeddirector
- 2025-06-20➖BAL, Raj Paul Singh resigneddirector
- 2025-01-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-12-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-06➕CUMMINGS, Rohan August appointeddirector
- 2024-12-06➖ALLAN, Lauren resigneddirector
- 2024-09-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-05➕ALLAN, Lauren appointeddirector
- 2024-08-05➖WHITE, Michael resigneddirector
- 2024-08-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-08-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-21➖EVANS, Hannah resigneddirector
- 2022-07-21➕WHITE, Michael appointeddirector
- 2022-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-30➕LAWS, Joy Angela appointedsecretary
- 2022-05-30➕BAL, Raj Paul Singh appointeddirector
- 2022-05-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-30📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-03-01➖FINEMAN, Paul Elliot resigneddirector
- 2022-03-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-17➖BURN, Lance Andrew resigneddirector
- 2021-05-17➕EVANS, Hannah appointeddirector
- 2021-05-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-12-31➖LAWRINSON, Anthony James resignedsecretary
- 2017-07-18➕BURN, Lance Andrew appointeddirector
- 2017-06-09➖GRIFFITHS, Judith Mary resigneddirector
- 2017-06-09➖HALL, Brian resigneddirector
- 2014-02-07➕HALL, Brian appointeddirector
- 2013-03-11➕GRIFFITHS, Judith Mary appointeddirector
- 2013-03-09➖DALLY, Steven Conrad resigneddirector
- 2011-11-15➖DOTT, Alan Robert resigneddirector
- 2011-10-03➕LAWRINSON, Anthony James appointedsecretary
- 2011-10-03➕DALLY, Steven Conrad appointeddirector
- 2011-09-30➖TYE, Sheryl Anne resignedsecretary
- 2011-09-30➖TYE, Sheryl Anne resigneddirector
- 2011-09-07➖UWAKANEME, Charles Chibuike resigneddirector
- 2008-12-31➖FISHER, Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2008-12-31➖HEDLUND, Stig Anders resigneddirector
- 2008-12-19🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 108 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: LAWS, Joy Angela resigned 2026-01-07; BAL, Raj Paul Singh resigned 2025-06-20
Charge 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
Ig Design Group Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ig Design Group Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ANKER INTERNATIONAL P L C
This company · 01376814
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ig Design Group Uk Limited 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
Incorporated1978-07-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Howard House Howard Way
Interchange Park
Newport Pagnell
MK16 9PX
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-09
Last: 2026-01-26
Officers (2 active · 23 resigned)
BARCLAY, Robert David→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2025-06-20
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CUMMINGS, Rohan August→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2024-12-06
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COLLINI, Mark Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-05-27 · resigned 2008-08-21
DARNELL, Clive Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-18 · resigned 2005-05-27
DOTT, Alan Robert→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2002-02-18
LAWRINSON, Anthony James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-10-03 · resigned 2017-12-31
LAWS, Joy Angela→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-05-30 · resigned 2026-01-07
TYE, Sheryl Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-12-04 · resigned 2011-09-30
ALLAN, Lauren→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2024-08-05 · resigned 2024-12-06
BAL, Raj Paul Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-05-30 · resigned 2025-06-20
BURN, Lance Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2017-07-18 · resigned 2021-05-17
COLLINI, Mark Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2006-07-05 · resigned 2008-08-21
DALLY, Steven Conrad→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2011-10-03 · resigned 2013-03-09
DOTT, Alan Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 2011-11-15
EVANS, Hannah→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2021-05-17 · resigned 2022-07-21
FINEMAN, Corinne Marion→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · resigned 2005-05-27
FINEMAN, Henry Isadore→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · resigned 1996-07-25
FINEMAN, Paul Elliot→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · resigned 2022-03-01
FISHER, Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-05-27 · resigned 2008-12-31
GRIFFITHS, Judith Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2013-03-11 · resigned 2017-06-09
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Mortgages & charges
25
Total charges
6
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:25 of 25 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A legal assignment of contract monies | 1 property | 19/12/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance Limited | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 19/12/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/12/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 12/09/2008 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/02/2008 | 10/12/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/01/2008 | 10/12/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/01/2008 | 10/12/2008 | |
| satisfied | Paul Elliot Fineman, Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Trustees Ofanker International Retirement Fund Paul Elliot Fineman, Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Limited Trustees Ofanker International Retirement Fund | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/09/2003 | 26/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 23/06/2003 | 10/12/2008 | |
| satisfied | Paul Elliot Fineman, Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees of Ankerinternational Retirement Fund Paul Elliot Fineman, Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Limited of Ankerinternational Retirement Fund | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/04/2002 | 26/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | Paul Elliot Fineman Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Trustees of Theanker International Retirement Fund Paul Elliot Fineman Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Limited Trustees of Theanker International Retirement Fund | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/01/2000 | 26/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | Paul Elliot Fineman, Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Trustees of Theanker International Retirement Fund Paul Elliot Fineman, Corinne Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Limited Trustees of Theanker International Retirement Fund | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/01/1999 | 26/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | Paul Elliott Fineman, Corrine Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees (Trustees Ofthe Anker International Retirement Fund) Paul Elliott Fineman, Corrine Marion Fineman and Wolanski & Co Trustees Limited (Trustees Ofthe Anker International Retirement Fund) | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/03/1998 | 26/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Assignment of rights under development agreement | 1 property | 30/01/1998 | 28/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/01/1998 | 10/12/2008 | |
| satisfied | Corrine Marion Fineman / Hyman Wolanski)(Trustees of Anker International Retirement Fund / Henry Isadore Fineman / Paul Elliot Fineman | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/04/1990 | 25/11/1997 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/07/1985 | 22/11/1990 | |
| satisfied | Investors in Industry Investors in Industry PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/07/1985 | 22/11/1990 | |
| satisfied | Investors in Industry Investors in Industry PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 23/07/1985 | 22/11/1990 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 25/04/1985 | 22/11/1990 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/10/1984 | 02/08/1990 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/06/1984 | 22/11/1990 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/03/1981 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/07/1980 | 22/11/1990 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Merchant Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 12/02/1980 | — |
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Recent filings (196 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-19
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-02-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-06-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-25
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-27
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-01-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-08-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-07