19 ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01886042 · ltd · incorporated 1985-02-14
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
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 20 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
43 live charges · 20 lenders · oldest 34.3y
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 34.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 20 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
43 charges (43/43 with lender, 43/43 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (4 active, 31 linked, 25 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
28 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
315 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
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 (161 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-14📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-10-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-10📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-03-26📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2024-03-26⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2024-03-26📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2024-03-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-03-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-11➕GARVIE, Wayne Fernley, Dr appointeddirector
- 2024-03-11➕HOPGOOD, Darren Nigel appointeddirector
- 2023-09-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-07-19📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-07-19📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2023-07-12➖ABOGADO NOMINEES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2023-07-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-07-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-07-10📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-04-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-17➕COLES-ENGLISH, Janell Fonsworth appointeddirector
- 2023-04-17➖FERMIN ERESHENA, Maria Luisa resigneddirector
- 2023-04-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-22🔓Charge satisfied #41
- 2022-04-18➕FROSCH, Scott Matthew appointeddirector
- 2022-04-15➖WIESHOFER, Roland resigneddirector
- 2021-02-10➕FERMIN ERESHENA, Maria Luisa appointeddirector
- 2021-02-10➖FROSCH, Scott Matthew resigneddirector
- 2021-02-10➖MILLER, Dennis resigneddirector
- 2021-02-10➕WIESHOFER, Roland appointeddirector
- 2019-08-07🔓Charge satisfied #39
- 2019-08-02🔒Charge registered #43Lender: Suntrust Bank, as Administrative Agent (For the Benefit of the Secured Parties)
- 2019-08-02🔒Charge registered #42Lender: Suntrust Bank, as Administrative Agent (For the Benefit of the Secured Parties)
- 2019-08-02🔒Charge registered #41Lender: Suntrust Bank, as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties
- 2019-08-02🔒Charge registered #40Lender: Suntrust Bank as Administrative Agent (For the Benefit of the Secured Parties)
- 2017-12-13➖HURWITZ, Peter resigneddirector
- 2017-12-13➕MILLER, Dennis appointeddirector
- 2017-03-31➖PONTANO, Kelly resignedsecretary
- 2017-03-31➖PONTANO, Kelly resigneddirector
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #38
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #37
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #36
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #35
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #34
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #33
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #32
- 2016-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #31
Showing most recent 50 of 161 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
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: 2024-03-26: 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
Sony Group Corporation is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Sony Group Corporation
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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19 ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
This company · 01886042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sony Group Corporation Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 21/04/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Core Mg Uk Holdings Limitedceased 14/12/2020· 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1985-02-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
12th Floor Brunel Building
2 Canalside Walk
London
W2 1DG
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-18
Last: 2026-01-04
Officers (4 active · 27 resigned)
COLES-ENGLISH, Janell Fonsworth→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-04-17
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FROSCH, Scott Matthew→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-04-18
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GARVIE, Wayne Fernley, Dr→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-03-11
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HOPGOOD, Darren Nigel→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2024-03-11
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BEDFORD, Paul Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-08-15 · resigned 2005-03-17
HARRIS, Peter Jonathan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-19 · resigned 2009-12-22
PONTANO, Kelly→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-12-05 · resigned 2017-03-31
STEAD, David Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-12-22 · resigned 2010-10-29
ABOGADO NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-03-17 · resigned 2023-07-12
HAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · resigned 2001-08-15
BEDFORD, Paul Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2001-08-15 · resigned 2005-03-17
BENSON, Thomas Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-03-17 · resigned 2012-09-11
DODDS, Robert Cecil Gifford→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2006-08-29 · resigned 2010-10-01
FERMIN ERESHENA, Maria Luisa→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2021-02-10 · resigned 2023-04-17
FERREL, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2011-10-31 · resigned 2012-01-06
FOX, Kraig G→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2010-11-22 · resigned 2012-05-04
FROSCH, Scott Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2014-09-29 · resigned 2021-02-10
FULLER, Kim Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1997-09-01 · resigned 2001-08-08
FULLER, Simon Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · resigned 2010-01-13
GRABOFF, Marc Jeffery→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2012-02-28 · resigned 2014-09-09
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Mortgages & charges
43
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:43 of 43 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Suntrust Bank, as Administrative Agent (For the Benefit of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/08/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Suntrust Bank, as Administrative Agent (For the Benefit of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/08/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Suntrust Bank, as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/08/2019 | 22/04/2022 | |
| outstanding | Suntrust Bank as Administrative Agent (For the Benefit of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/08/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust, National Association as Administrative Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/10/2016 | 07/08/2019 | |
| satisfied | Onewest Bank, Fsb (As Security Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Secured Parties) | Deed of confirmation | 1 property | 28/09/2012 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A first lien U.S. trademark security agreement | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A second lien U.S. trademark security agreement | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A second lien term loan debenture | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A deed of amendment relating to a debenture dated 21 june 2011, | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A second lien U.S.copyright security agreement | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A second lien U.S. collateral agreement | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A first lien U.S. copyright security agreement | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | First lien U.S. collateral agreement | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A first lien term loan debenture | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | Debenture | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | U.S. trademark security agreement | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | U.S. copyright security agreement | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | Debenture | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 16/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | A second lien U.S. trademark security agreement | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 16/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | U s collateral agreement | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 09/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | Second lien U.S. copyright security agreement | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 16/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | U s collateral agreement | 1 property | 21/06/2011 | 16/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (The Collateral Agent) | Supplemental agreement | 1 property | 15/04/2011 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (The Collateral Agent) | Supplemental agreement | 1 property | 15/04/2011 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Supplemental debenture | 1 property | 15/04/2011 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Logvale Logvale Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 09/07/2010 | 14/02/2013 | |
| satisfied | Logvale Logvale Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 09/07/2010 | 14/02/2013 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending as Administrative Agent and Trustee for Itself and Thesecured Parties Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc as Administrative Agent and Trustee for Itself and Thesecured Parties | A charge over shares | 1 property | 08/12/2006 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending (The Administrative Agent) Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc (The Administrative Agent) | Copyright security agreement | 1 property | 24/05/2006 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending (The Administrative Agent) / Bear Stearns Corporate Lending (The Administrative Agent) Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc (The Administrative Agent) / Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc (The Administrative Agent) | Trademark security agreement | 1 property | 24/05/2006 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Bear Sterns Corporate Lending (Administrative Agent) Bear Sterns Corporate Lending Inc (Administrative Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 24/05/2006 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending the Administrative Agent Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc the Administrative Agent | A guarantee and collateral agreement | 1 property | 24/05/2006 | 27/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending ., (The Administrative Agent) Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc., (The Administrative Agent) | An assumption agreement | 17 properties | 12/05/2005 | 09/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending . as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (The Agent) Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc. as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (The Agent) | Trademark security agreement | 1 property | 12/05/2005 | 09/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending . as Administrative Agent and Trustee for Itself and Thesecured Parties (The Administrative Agent) Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc. as Administrative Agent and Trustee for Itself and Thesecured Parties (The Administrative Agent) | Accession deed | 1 property | 12/05/2005 | 09/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Leding . as Administrative Agent and Trustee for Itself and Thesecured Parties (The Administrative Agent) Bear Stearns Corporate Leding Inc. as Administrative Agent and Trustee for Itself and Thesecured Parties (The Administrative Agent) | Accession deed | 1 property | 05/04/2005 | 26/07/2005 | |
| satisfied | Bear Stearns Corporate Lending as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (The Administrativeagent) Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (The Administrativeagent) | Trademark security agreement | 1 property | 17/03/2005 | 26/07/2005 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/07/2003 | 06/04/2005 | |
| satisfied | Logvale Logvale Limited | Rent security deposit deed | 1 property | 30/11/2001 | 02/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 10/04/2001 | 24/01/2004 | |
| satisfied | Ransome's Dock Ransome's Dock Limited | Rent security deposit deed | 1 property | 18/08/1998 | 02/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 06/02/1992 | 24/01/2004 |
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Recent filings (315 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-14
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-10-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-02-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-10
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-01-10
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-03-26
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-03-26
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-03-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-03-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-03-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-10