ARLA FOODS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02143253 · ltd · incorporated 1987-06-30
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10511
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46330SIC 46330
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (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 (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
38 live charges · 20 lenders · oldest 38.8y
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 38.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 20 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
38 charges (38/38 with lender, 38/38 with type)
90
Directors & officers
72 officers (7 active, 72 linked, 64 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
423 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
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
3
filings
- • 3 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (226 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-13📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2026-01-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-01-10📄change-person-director-companyofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-01-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-10➕BOOT, Philip Mark appointeddirector
- 2025-01-10➖GIOERTZ-CARLSEN, Peter resigneddirector
- 2024-12-20📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-12-20🔓Charge satisfied #34
- 2024-11-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-09-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-23📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-13📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2024-05-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-30➕ALI-BRETT, Ruby appointeddirector
- 2024-04-30➖HOGG, Pauline Louise resigneddirector
- 2024-02-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-01➕PADBERG, Sebastiaan Augustinus Johannes Maria appointeddirector
- 2023-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-31➖AMIRAHMADI, Afshin resigneddirector
- 2023-07-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-17➕RUTTER, Louis appointeddirector
- 2023-07-17➖HO, Simon Kin-Man resigneddirector
- 2022-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-01➕BALL, Anne-Frances appointeddirector
- 2022-08-01➖RANCE, Alison Jane resigneddirector
- 2022-04-19➕KASPERSEN, Mogens appointeddirector
- 2022-04-19➖JENSEN, Morten Holm resigneddirector
- 2021-05-11➕JENSEN, Morten Holm appointeddirector
- 2021-05-11➖SKOVSAGER, Kent Krarup resigneddirector
- 2019-10-18➕RANCE, Alison Jane appointeddirector
- 2019-06-28➖AJERIO, Kingsley resigneddirector
- 2019-06-17➕JAQUES, Richard Charles appointedsecretary
- 2019-04-18➖WILLIAMS, Lucy Kate resignedsecretary
- 2019-03-27➕HO, Simon Kin-Man appointeddirector
- 2019-03-27➖VATNE, Ivar Andreas resigneddirector
- 2018-07-01➖PIETRANGELI, Tomas Kirstein Brammer resigneddirector
- 2018-04-16➕WILLIAMS, Lucy Kate appointedsecretary
- 2017-02-21➕AJERIO, Kingsley appointeddirector
- 2017-02-21➕HOGG, Pauline Louise appointeddirector
- 2017-02-21➖JUSSARA DA SILVA ALMEIDA, Vania resigneddirector
- 2017-02-21➖KOLDING, Dan resigneddirector
- 2017-02-21➕PIETRANGELI, Tomas Kirstein Brammer appointeddirector
- 2017-02-21➕SKOVSAGER, Kent Krarup appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 226 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
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
Arla Foods Uk Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arla Foods Uk Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARLA FOODS LIMITED
This company · 02143253
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arla Foods Uk Plc 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
Incorporated1987-06-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10511 — SIC 10511
Registered office
Arla House
4 Savannah Way
Leeds Valley Park
Leeds Yorkshire
LS10 1AB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-11
Last: 2025-09-27
Officers (7 active · 65 resigned)
JAQUES, Richard Charles→
Activesecretary · appointed 2019-06-17
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ALI-BRETT, Ruby→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2024-04-30
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BALL, Anne-Frances→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2022-08-01
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BOOT, Philip Mark→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2025-01-10
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KASPERSEN, Mogens→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-04-19
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PADBERG, Sebastiaan Augustinus Johannes Maria→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-01-01
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RUTTER, Louis→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2023-07-17
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FIRTH, David Alwyn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-04-22 · resigned 2001-09-30
FIRTH, David Alwyn→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-05-19
PRICE, John Philip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-28 · resigned 2007-07-01
RAMSDEN, Andrew Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-10-01 · resigned 2003-11-28
SOAR, Tanjot→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-01 · resigned 2016-11-10
TURNER, Granville John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-05-19 · resigned 1997-04-22
WILLIAMS, Lucy Kate→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-04-16 · resigned 2019-04-18
AAGAARD, Claus→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1998-10-01 · resigned 2001-04-05
AJERIO, Kingsley→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-02-21 · resigned 2019-06-28
ALLINSON, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1999-01-19
AMIRAHMADI, Afshin→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2011-01-04 · resigned 2023-07-31
ANDERSEN, Kalle Braa→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1992-03-12 · resigned 1995-07-05
BALDWIN, Sarah Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2014-04-01 · resigned 2016-02-12
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Mortgages & charges
38
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:38 of 38 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Nykredit Realkredit a/S | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Security assignment | 1 property | 13/04/2012 | — | |
| satisfied | Paul Lory | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/02/2012 | 19/02/2014 | |
| outstanding | Nykredit Realkredit a/S | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/07/2008 | — | |
| satisfied | The Cheese Company The Cheese Company Limited | Standard security presented for registration in scotland on 5 september 2005 and | 1 property | 30/06/2005 | 20/12/2024 | |
| satisfied | Unibank a/S | Charge on deposit | 1 property | 17/09/1998 | 18/07/2000 | |
| satisfied | Den Danske Bank Aktieselskab(Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 20/08/1998 | 16/05/2000 | |
| satisfied | Unibank Unibank PLC | Composite debenture | 1 property | 07/02/1991 | 12/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank. | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/08/1990 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bankas Agent and Trustee for the Banks and the Overdraft Bank. | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/03/1990 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/11/1989 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 2 properties | 16/03/1989 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/03/1989 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent and Trustee for Itself. the Banks Which May Become Patyto the Loan Agreement and the Overdraft) | Legal charge | 1 property | 02/02/1989 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/10/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bankas Agent & Trustee for Itself & the Banks and the Overdraft Bank. | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/10/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/08/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank. | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/08/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Standard Chartered Bankas Agent and Trustee for Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of trust and supplemental charge | 1 property | 15/07/1988 | 19/02/1991 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank. | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/07/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent and Trustee for Itelf the Banks Whichmay Become Party to the Loan Agreement and the Overdraft Bank) | Legal charge | 2 properties | 30/06/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/06/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent and Trustee for Itself, the Banks Which May Become Party to the Loan Agreement, and the Overdraft Bank) | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/04/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent and Trustee for Itself, the Banks Which May Become Party to the Loan Agreement, and the Overdraft Bank) | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/03/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent & Trustee for Itself, the Banks & Theoverdraft Bank) | Legal charge | 1 property | 04/02/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent & Trustee for Itself, the Banks & Theoverdraft Bank) | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/02/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent & Trustee for Itself, the Banks & Theoverdraft Bank) | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/02/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent & Trustee for Itself, the Banks & Theoverdraft Banks.) | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/01/1988 | 12/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent & Trustee for Itself, the Banks & Theoverdraft Banks.) | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/01/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank(As Agent & Trustee for Itself, the Banks & Theoverdraft Banks.) | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/01/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank.(As Agent & Trustee for Itself the Banks, & Theoverdraft Bank). | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/01/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank.(As Agent & Trustee for Itself the Banks, & Theoverdraft Bank). | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/01/1988 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/11/1987 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 13/10/1987 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 13/10/1987 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/09/1987 | 23/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bankas Agent and Trustee for Itself, the Banks Which May Become Party to the Loan Agreement, and the Overdraft Bank | Debenture | 1 property | 21/08/1987 | 23/01/1991 | |
| satisfied | Investors in Industry Investors in Industry PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/08/1987 | 23/01/1991 |
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