PILKINGTON AG LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02025098 · ltd · incorporated 1986-06-04
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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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 39.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 39.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (4 active, 25 linked, 20 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
191 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (70 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-11➕RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph appointeddirector
- 2024-11-11➖MASSA, Judy Anne resigneddirector
- 2024-07-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-05-18➕MCCORD, Laura Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-05-18➖BROWN, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2021-07-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-10-05➕MASSA, Judy Anne appointeddirector
- 2012-12-12➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 2012-12-12➕BROWN, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2012-12-12➖BUCKLEY, Matthew Alexander resigneddirector
- 2012-12-12➖PILLING, Brian Joseph, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2012-12-12➖RHODES, Fiona Elizabeth, Mrs. resigneddirector
- 2012-05-01➕RHODES, Fiona Elizabeth, Mrs. appointeddirector
- 2012-04-30➖MCDONALD, Philip James, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2012-04-01➕BUCKLEY, Matthew Alexander appointeddirector
- 2012-04-01➕PILLING, Brian Joseph, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2012-03-31➖PINDER, David Stuart resigneddirector
- 2010-03-31➖MAIER, Mike, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2010-03-30➕MCDONALD, Philip James, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2007-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2007-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2007-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-02-02➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2007-02-02➖SUTTON, Peter resignedsecretary
- 2007-02-02➖DAY, Anita resigneddirector
- 2007-02-02➖DAY, Glenn Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2007-02-02➖SPIBY, John William resigneddirector
- 2007-02-02➖SUTTON, Peter resigneddirector
- 2007-01-01➕MAIER, Mike, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2007-01-01➕PINDER, David Stuart appointeddirector
- 2005-03-30➖ANDERSON, Jason Mark resigneddirector
- 2004-07-28➕ANDERSON, Jason Mark appointeddirector
- 2004-07-28➖WILD, Mark Steven resigneddirector
- 2004-07-02➖BARRON, Ian resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 70 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
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PILKINGTON AG LIMITED
This company · 02025098
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited 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
Incorporated1986-06-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
European Technical Centre Hall Lane
Lathom
Nr. Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 5UF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-07
Last: 2025-11-23
Officers (4 active · 21 resigned)
SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2008-07-01
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MCCORD, Laura Jane→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-05-18
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RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2024-11-11
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SMITH, Iain Michael→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2012-12-12
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BARRON, Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-12-19 · resigned 2004-07-02
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-02-02 · resigned 2008-06-30
SLATER, Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-12-11
SUTTON, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-07-02 · resigned 2007-02-02
ANDERSON, Jason Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2004-07-28 · resigned 2005-03-30
BROWN, Julie Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2012-12-12 · resigned 2022-05-18
BUCKLEY, Matthew Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-04-01 · resigned 2012-12-12
DAY, Anita→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · resigned 2007-02-02
DAY, Glenn Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 2007-02-02
JACOBS, Ivor Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1997-12-19 · resigned 2000-07-14
MAIER, Mike, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-01-01 · resigned 2010-03-31
MASSA, Judy Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-10-05 · resigned 2024-11-11
MCDONALD, Philip James, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2010-03-30 · resigned 2012-04-30
PILLING, Brian Joseph, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2012-04-01 · resigned 2012-12-12
PINDER, David Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-01-01 · resigned 2012-03-31
RHODES, Fiona Elizabeth, Mrs.→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2012-05-01 · resigned 2012-12-12
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 3 properties | 10/02/2003 | 13/02/2007 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 20/01/2003 | 13/02/2007 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage supplemental to a mortgage debenture dated 6 may 1998 | 1 property | 30/06/2000 | 13/02/2007 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 06/05/1998 | 13/02/2007 | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited | Prompt credit application | 1 property | 10/02/1993 | 05/01/1999 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 25/09/1986 | 07/07/1998 |
Recent filings (191 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-06-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-05-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-05-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-07-04
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-01-18