ANITE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01798114 · ltd · incorporated 1984-03-07
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
66/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
20 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 39.8y
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 39.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (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
20 charges (20/20 with lender, 20/20 with type)
90
Directors & officers
36 officers (2 active, 36 linked, 28 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
1031 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
66/100Strong
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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 capital
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (119 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2026-02-16📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2026-02-16📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2026-02-16⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2026-02-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-08-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-17➕ROY, Paul Ian appointeddirector
- 2021-08-17➖JOHNSON, Nicholas Seymour resigneddirector
- 2021-08-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-08-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-08-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-18➖RENNIE, Christopher Michael George resigneddirector
- 2019-10-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-08-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-07-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2018-07-20➖BILLETT, James Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2018-07-20➕JOHNSON, Nicholas Seymour appointeddirector
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2016-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2016-03-31➖BASS, Neil Anthony resignedsecretary
- 2015-10-15➖AMOS, Richard John resigneddirector
- 2015-10-15➖HUMPHREY, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2015-08-13➕LI, Jeffrey appointeddirector
- 2015-08-13➕BILLETT, James Geoffrey appointeddirector
- 2015-08-13➖BRENDISH, Clayton Mark resigneddirector
- 2015-08-13➖CLIFFORD, Nigel Richard resigneddirector
- 2015-08-13➖DE SMEDT, Patrick Jean-Marie resigneddirector
- 2015-08-13➖HURST BROWN, David resigneddirector
- 2015-08-13➕RENNIE, Christopher Michael George appointeddirector
- 2015-08-13➖TAYLOR, Paul Ronald resigneddirector
- 2013-12-09➖AMOS, Richard John resignedsecretary
- 2013-12-09➕BASS, Neil Anthony appointedsecretary
- 2013-10-28🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2013-09-26➕DE SMEDT, Patrick Jean-Marie appointeddirector
- 2013-08-02🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2013-04-09🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2013-04-09🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2011-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2011-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #12
Showing most recent 50 of 119 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
51/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 42 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
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-02-16: legacy
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
Keysight Technologies Uk Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Keysight Technologies Uk Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ANITE LIMITED
This company · 01798114
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Keysight Technologies Uk Ltd 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
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-03-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Ancells Business Park
Harvest Crescent
Fleet
Hampshire
GU51 2UZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-07-31
Last made up to: 2025-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-05
Last: 2025-11-21
Officers (2 active · 34 resigned)
Active
ROY, Paul Ian→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2021-08-17
View their other companies + combined net worth →
AMOS, Richard John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-02-17 · resigned 2013-12-09
BASS, Neil Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-12-09 · resigned 2016-03-31
COUTTS, Cheryl Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-10-26 · resigned 2006-07-07
HEMMING, Vivienne Ruth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-09-03 · resigned 2004-02-24
HUMPHREY, Christopher John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-02-24 · resigned 2004-10-26
HUNT, Simon Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-01-28 · resigned 2002-09-03
SADLER, John Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-07-07 · resigned 2010-02-17
TIDSALL, David Peter Charles→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-01-28
AMOS, Richard John→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2009-11-02 · resigned 2015-10-15
BERTRAM, Peter Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-06-01 · resigned 2009-12-08
BILLETT, James Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2015-08-13 · resigned 2018-07-20
BRENDISH, Clayton Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2005-10-04 · resigned 2015-08-13
BROWN, Brian Thomas, Admiral Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 1996-08-22
CALEB, Graham Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1999-02-23 · resigned 2004-09-28
CLIFFORD, Nigel Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2009-04-01 · resigned 2015-08-13
DALY, Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1995-10-02 · resigned 2005-10-04
DE SMEDT, Patrick Jean-Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2013-09-26 · resigned 2015-08-13
DYE, Iain Roger→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1995-09-01 · resigned 1996-07-31
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Mortgages & charges
20
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:20 of 20 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/10/2013 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/08/2013 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/04/2013 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/04/2013 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 28TH november 2006 | 1 property | 04/03/2011 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 28 november 2006 | 1 property | 16/02/2007 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 28 november 2006 | 1 property | 15/02/2007 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 28/11/2006 | 31/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set-off dated 9TH december 2002 | 1 property | 28/02/2006 | 27/08/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus letter of set-off | 1 property | 09/12/2002 | 27/08/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC,as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties | Fixed and floating security document | 1 property | 10/05/2002 | 27/08/2011 | |
| satisfied | V.V. City LP (The Chargee) a Partnership, Acting Through Itsgeneral Partner V.V. City Gp of 4 Broadgate, London V.V. City LP (The Chargee) a Limited Partnership, Acting Through Itsgeneral Partner V.V. City Gp Limited of 4 Broadgate, London | Charge relating to funds paid to simmons & simmons | 1 property | 12/03/2001 | 02/11/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Fixed and floating security document | 1 property | 08/12/2000 | 23/05/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 01/11/1999 | 27/08/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Deed of amendment and restatement (for amending and restating a guarantee & debenture dated 6 october 1995) | 1 property | 09/04/1999 | 10/04/2001 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 15/12/1995 | 22/11/1996 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC(As Agent and Trustee for the Banks) | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 06/10/1995 | 10/04/2001 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Trade marks mortgage | 1 property | 17/11/1989 | 18/05/1993 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 15/11/1989 | 18/05/1993 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 30/07/1986 | — |
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Recent filings (1031 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2026-05-04
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-02-16
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-02-16
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-02-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-02-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-08-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-08-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-10-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-08-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-08-17