ADRIAN MECKLENBURGH LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01481282 · ltd · incorporated 1980-02-25
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46341
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46370Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
- 46390Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
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. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 37.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 37.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (4 active, 24 linked, 15 with DOB)
83
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
183 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
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (69 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-21📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2026-04-21📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-04-13➕ROTHWELL, Matthew John appointedsecretary
- 2026-04-13➖CADDY, Sarah Louise resignedsecretary
- 2026-01-14📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-01-14📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-07-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-09📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-07-09📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-07-09📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-04-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-15📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-04-15📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-04-14➕NICHOLS, Matthew John appointeddirector
- 2025-03-17➕CADDY, Sarah Louise appointeddirector
- 2025-03-17➕CADDY, Sarah Louise appointedsecretary
- 2025-03-15➖NEWMAN, Richard Hugh resignedsecretary
- 2025-03-15➖NEWMAN, Richard Hugh resigneddirector
- 2024-12-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-12-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-06-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-17📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-06-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-04-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-02📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-04-02📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-03-21➖CADDY, Sarah Louise resignedsecretary
- 2024-03-21➕NEWMAN, Richard Hugh appointedsecretary
- 2024-03-21➖CADDY, Sarah Louise resigneddirector
- 2024-03-21➕NEWMAN, Richard Hugh appointeddirector
- 2024-01-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-24➕CADDY, Sarah Louise appointeddirector
- 2023-10-24➖NICHOLS, James Edward resigneddirector
- 2023-04-25➕CADDY, Sarah Louise appointedsecretary
- 2023-04-25➖RATTIGAN, David resignedsecretary
- 2023-04-25➖RATTIGAN, David Thomas resigneddirector
- 2022-08-01➕MILNE, Andrew Paul appointeddirector
- 2022-08-01➕NICHOLS, James Edward appointeddirector
- 2022-07-31➖YATES, Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2020-03-02➖CROSTON, Timothy resignedsecretary
- 2020-03-02➕RATTIGAN, David appointedsecretary
- 2020-03-02➖CROSTON, Timothy John resigneddirector
- 2020-03-02➕RATTIGAN, David Thomas appointeddirector
- 2019-02-01➕CROSTON, Timothy appointedsecretary
- 2019-02-01➖MECKLENBURGH, Alison Jane resignedsecretary
- 2019-02-01➖MECKLENBURGH, Amelia Eileen resignedsecretary
- 2019-02-01➕CROSTON, Timothy John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 69 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
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
Vimto (Out Of Home) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Vimto (Out Of Home) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ADRIAN MECKLENBURGH LIMITED
This company · 01481282
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vimto (Out Of Home) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/02/2019 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Gayelord Adrian Mecklenburghceased 01/02/2019· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Alison Jane Mecklenburghceased 01/02/2019· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1980-02-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46341 — SIC 46341
Registered office
Laurel House Woodlands Park
Ashton Road
Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 0HH
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-20
Last: 2025-12-06
Officers (4 active · 20 resigned)
ROTHWELL, Matthew John→
Activesecretary · appointed 2026-04-13
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CADDY, Sarah Louise→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2025-03-17
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MILNE, Andrew Paul→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2022-08-01
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NICHOLS, Matthew John→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2025-04-14
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CADDY, Sarah Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2025-03-17 · resigned 2026-04-13
CADDY, Sarah Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2023-04-25 · resigned 2024-03-21
CROSTON, Timothy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-02-01 · resigned 2020-03-02
MECKLENBURGH, Alison Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-02-13 · resigned 2019-02-01
MECKLENBURGH, Amelia Eileen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-10-12 · resigned 2019-02-01
MORRIS, Patricia→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-02-13
NEWMAN, Richard Hugh→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2024-03-21 · resigned 2025-03-15
RATTIGAN, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-03-02 · resigned 2023-04-25
ABRAHAM, Patricia Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1995-02-13
CADDY, Sarah Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2023-10-24 · resigned 2024-03-21
CROSTON, Timothy John→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2019-02-01 · resigned 2020-03-02
EDWARDS, Susan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1995-02-13
MECKLENBURGH, Alison Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2009-04-29
MECKLENBURGH, Alison Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1995-05-01 · resigned 1997-12-31
MECKLENBURGH, Gayelord Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2019-02-01
MORRIS, Patricia→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 1995-02-13
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/06/1998 | 22/01/2019 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 19/10/1995 | 23/11/2002 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/11/1988 | 23/11/2002 |
Recent filings (183 total)
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2026-04-21
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-04-21
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-01-14
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-01-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-07-09
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-07-09
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-07-09
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-07-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-15
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-04-15
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-04-15
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-12-17