LANDAUER LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01714846 · ltd · incorporated 1983-04-14
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
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 23 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
31 live charges · 23 lenders · oldest 36.5y
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 36.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 23 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (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
31 charges (31/31 with lender, 31/31 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (4 active, 13 linked, 10 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
198 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (91 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-06-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-06-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-06-18🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken Ab (Publ)
- 2025-06-18🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Limited
- 2025-06-18🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2024-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-06📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-11-18➖GRIFFITHS, Deborah Jane resignedsecretary
- 2022-10-03📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-10-03🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-09📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2021-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-06-10➕KAPKA, Anna Katarzyna appointeddirector
- 2021-01-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-01-08➖BROWN, Stephen Anthony Bathe resigneddirector
- 2019-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2019-05-17➕JORDAN, Darren Robert appointeddirector
- 2019-05-17➖GEORGIOU, Andreas resignedsecretary
- 2019-05-17➕GRIFFITHS, Deborah Jane appointedsecretary
- 2019-05-17➖GEORGIOU, Andreas resigneddirector
- 2019-05-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-05-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-05-17📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2014-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2014-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2014-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2014-10-20🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken Ab (Publ) (as the Bank)
- 2014-10-20🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2014-07-12🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2012-05-31➖RYLE, Stuart John resigneddirector
- 2010-04-26🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2010-04-26🔒Charge registered #25Lender: The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2010-04-26🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Bank Leumi (UK) PLC
- 2010-04-26🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Limited
- 2010-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2010-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2010-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2010-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2010-03-03🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2010-03-03🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2010-03-03🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2010-03-03🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2010-03-03🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2008-03-04➕GEORGIOU, Andreas appointedsecretary
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Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
70/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 43 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low3 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2025-06-18: A registered charge; 2025-06-18: A registered charge; 2025-06-18: A registered charge
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
8 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Staffan Salen Individual · Swedish · DOB 07/1967 · age 59 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 30/06/2016 |
Mr Erik Salen Individual · Swedish · DOB 04/1969 · age 57 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 30/06/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Andreas Georgiouceased 08/08/2016· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1983-04-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46380 — Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
Registered office
25 Beaufort Court
Admirals Way
London
E14 9XL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-22
Last: 2025-08-08
Officers (4 active · 9 resigned)
JORDAN, Darren Robert→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2019-05-17
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KAPKA, Anna Katarzyna→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2021-06-10
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SALEN, Nils Erik→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2001-04-19
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SALEN, Staffan→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2003-03-28
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GEORGIOU, Andreas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-03-04 · resigned 2019-05-17
GRIFFITHS, Deborah Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-05-17 · resigned 2022-11-18
RYLE, Stuart John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2008-03-04
ANKARCRONA, Henric→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1997-03-18
BALTSCHEFFSKY, Henrik→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · resigned 2003-03-28
BROWN, Stephen Anthony Bathe→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2008-01-02 · resigned 2020-01-08
GEORGIOU, Andreas→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2008-01-02 · resigned 2019-05-17
RYLE, Stuart John→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 2012-05-31
SALEN, Sven Hampus→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 1997-03-18 · resigned 2001-04-19
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Mortgages & charges
31
Total charges
8
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:31 of 31 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | — | 18/06/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Limited | A registered charge | — | 18/06/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | — | 18/06/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken Ab (Publ) (as the Bank) | A registered charge | — | 20/10/2014 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | — | 20/10/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 26/04/2010 | 12/07/2014 | |
| satisfied | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | Debenture | 1 property | 26/04/2010 | 14/11/2014 | |
| satisfied | Bank Leumi (UK) Bank Leumi (UK) PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 26/04/2010 | 03/10/2022 | |
| outstanding | Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 26/04/2010 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/08/2005 | 14/11/2014 | |
| satisfied | Allied Irish Banks, P.L.C. | Debenture | 1 property | 30/08/2005 | 03/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Debenture | 1 property | 16/02/2005 | 14/11/2014 | |
| satisfied | Kbc Bank N.V. London Branch | Debenture | 1 property | 16/02/2005 | 24/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. | Debenture | 1 property | 29/08/2003 | 03/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | Kbc Bank N.V.,London Branch | Collection account charge | 1 property | 09/05/2003 | 24/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Kbc Bank N.V.,London Branch | Security assignment | 1 property | 09/05/2003 | 24/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Kbc Bank N.V.,London Branch | Designated account charge | 1 property | 09/05/2003 | 24/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Banque Internationale a Luxembourg S.A. | Debenture | 1 property | 04/09/1996 | 22/07/1999 | |
| satisfied | Fennoscandia Fennoscandia Limited | Supplemental charge | 1 property | 22/06/1995 | 02/11/1995 | |
| outstanding | United Mizrahi Bank United Mizrahi Bank Limited | Supplemental charge | 1 property | 22/06/1995 | — | |
| satisfied | Brown Shipley & Co Brown Shipley & Co Limited | Supplemental charge | 1 property | 22/06/1995 | 03/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | Union Bank of Finland | Debenture | 1 property | 22/06/1995 | 10/03/2005 | |
| satisfied | Nedcor Bank Nedcor Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 22/06/1995 | 28/08/1997 | |
| satisfied | Henry Ansbacher & Co Henry Ansbacher & Co Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 22/06/1995 | 17/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | American Express Bank American Express Bank LTD | Conditions for multi account clients | 1 property | 01/12/1993 | 08/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Brown Shipley & Co. Brown Shipley & Co. Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 01/07/1993 | 03/03/2010 | |
| outstanding | United Mizrahi Bank United Mizrahi Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 01/07/1993 | — | |
| satisfied | Fennoscandia Bank Fennoscandia Bank Limited | Amendment agreement | 1 property | 18/03/1992 | 02/11/1995 | |
| satisfied | Brown, Shipley & Co. Brown, Shipley & Co. Limited | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 18/03/1992 | 03/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | Fennoscandia Bank Fennoscandia Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 22/12/1989 | 02/11/1995 | |
| satisfied | Fennoscandia Bank Fennoscandia Bank Limited | Charge | 1 property | 21/12/1989 | 02/11/1995 |
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Recent filings (198 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-12-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-19
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-19
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-10-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2023-10-17
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2022-12-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-10-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2022-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-09
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2022-09-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2021-10-07