ADC COMMUNICATIONS (UK) LTD.

🌳Matureactive
01382268 · ltd · incorporated 1978-08-04
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
80/100
Exceptional
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
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 (60/100, director aged 62). 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: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 44.5y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 44.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
40 officers (3 active, 40 linked, 32 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
209 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
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
  • • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (97 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-12-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-11-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  3. 2024-05-14
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  4. 2024-05-01
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    DENNEY, Sam appointed
    director
  5. 2024-01-31
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    FULFORD, Ashley Raymond resigned
    director
  6. 2024-01-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2023-10-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2022-11-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-11-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2020-12-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
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  11. 2019-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  12. 2019-02-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
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  13. 2018-11-01
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  14. 2018-04-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2017-12-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2017-12-07
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    PEGLER, John Douglas Gaud resigned
    director
  17. 2017-02-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2017-01-26
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    HICKS, Sally Anne resigned
    director
  19. 2014-12-01
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    PEGLER, John Douglas Gaud appointed
    director
  20. 2014-10-30
    ➕
    HICKS, Sally Anne appointed
    director
  21. 2014-10-30
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    SAWYER, Mark David resigned
    director
  22. 2013-11-29
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    COOPER, Stephen Christopher appointed
    director
  23. 2013-11-29
    ➖
    WILKINSON, Terry resigned
    secretary
  24. 2013-11-29
    ➖
    WILKINSON, Terry resigned
    director
  25. 2012-04-25
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    Charge satisfied #4
  26. 2011-02-21
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    HEALY, Mansel David, Director resigned
    director
  27. 2011-02-17
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    MATHEWS, James Gordon resigned
    director
  28. 2011-02-14
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    BARKSDALE, Harold Gregory appointed
    director
  29. 2011-02-14
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    RENNIES, Anneleen resigned
    secretary
  30. 2011-02-14
    ➕
    WILKINSON, Terry appointed
    secretary
  31. 2011-02-14
    ➕
    FULFORD, Ashley Raymond appointed
    director
  32. 2011-02-14
    ➕
    SAWYER, Mark David appointed
    director
  33. 2011-02-14
    ➕
    WILKINSON, Terry appointed
    director
  34. 2010-12-31
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    BRODE, Frank, Dr resigned
    director
  35. 2010-02-03
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    HEALY, Mansel David, Director appointed
    director
  36. 2010-02-02
    ➖
    HAWTIN, Michael Robert resigned
    director
  37. 2009-05-28
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    IKPEME, Christopher resigned
    secretary
  38. 2009-05-28
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    RENNIES, Anneleen appointed
    secretary
  39. 2008-10-31
    ➕
    BRODE, Frank, Dr appointed
    director
  40. 2008-10-31
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    SCHANNE, Hubert Alex resigned
    director
  41. 2008-02-01
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    IKPEME, Christopher appointed
    secretary
  42. 2008-02-01
    ➖
    KNIGHT, Richard Henry resigned
    secretary
  43. 2007-09-05
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    KAHSNITZ, Axel resigned
    director
  44. 2007-09-05
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    SCHANNE, Hubert Alex appointed
    director
  45. 2007-05-19
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    MATHEWS, James Gordon appointed
    director
  46. 2007-05-18
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    HEMMADY, Gokul Venugopal resigned
    director
  47. 2007-01-15
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    KNIGHT, Richard Henry appointed
    secretary
  48. 2007-01-12
    ➖
    RHODES, Paul Andrew resigned
    secretary
  49. 2005-03-17
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    HEMMADY, Gokul Venugopal appointed
    director
  50. 2005-01-28
    ➖
    LOWY, Ron resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

68/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 15 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +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

Tyco Electronics Uk Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Tyco Electronics Uk Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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ADC COMMUNICATIONS (UK) LTD.
This company · 01382268

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
Tyco Electronics Uk Holdings Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control13/04/2016
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Adc Communications (Uk) Holding Limitedceased 13/04/2016· 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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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1978-08-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Faraday Road
Dorcan
Swindon
SN3 5HH

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-30
Last: 2026-04-16

Officers (3 active · 37 resigned)

BARKSDALE, Harold Gregory→
director · ~62y · appointed 2011-02-14
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Active
COOPER, Stephen Christopher→
director · ~56y · appointed 2013-11-29
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Active
DENNEY, Sam→
director · ~39y · appointed 2024-05-01
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Active
HARBER, Doris Ivy→
secretary · resigned 1992-06-30
Resigned
HARTMAN, Stephen Paul→
secretary · appointed 1996-10-14 · resigned 1997-06-06
Resigned
HICKS, Michael John→
secretary · appointed 1992-07-01 · resigned 1996-03-18
Resigned
IKPEME, Christopher→
secretary · appointed 2008-02-01 · resigned 2009-05-28
Resigned
KNIGHT, Richard Henry→
secretary · appointed 2007-01-15 · resigned 2008-02-01
Resigned
RENNIES, Anneleen→
secretary · appointed 2009-05-28 · resigned 2011-02-14
Resigned
RHODES, Paul Andrew→
secretary · appointed 1998-04-03 · resigned 2007-01-12
Resigned
WILKINSON, Terry→
secretary · appointed 2011-02-14 · resigned 2013-11-29
Resigned
AINSWORTH, Clive Richard→
director · ~82y · appointed 1997-12-01 · resigned 2001-03-07
Resigned
APEL, Wilfried Paul→
director · ~84y · appointed 1998-08-12 · resigned 2002-07-16
Resigned
BARNARD, Julie→
director · ~68y · appointed 1992-10-01 · resigned 1997-02-14
Resigned
BRODE, Frank, Dr→
director · ~72y · appointed 2008-10-31 · resigned 2010-12-31
Resigned
BROOKING, Patrick Guy, Major General→
director · ~89y · resigned 1996-11-13
Resigned
BUNSTON, Hazel→
director · ~74y · appointed 1998-08-12 · resigned 1999-02-12
Resigned
CURTIS, Paul James→
director · ~67y · appointed 1997-02-19 · resigned 1998-01-30
Resigned
DUCHENE, Todd→
director · ~63y · appointed 2002-07-16 · resigned 2004-05-18
Resigned
EMPSON, Roger Ian→
director · ~73y · appointed 1998-04-01 · resigned 1999-09-30
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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/08/1990—
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Debenture1 property16/08/199025/04/2012
satisfied
Dresdner Bank Aktiengesell-Schaft
First legal charge1 property06/03/199028/11/1998
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Single debenture1 property06/03/198622/09/1990
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank LTD
Legal charge1 property12/11/198113/11/1991
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Recent filings (209 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-12-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-11-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-04-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-11-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-04-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-11-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-04-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2020-12-23