AXIOM VETERINARY LABORATORIES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02526935 · ltd · incorporated 1990-08-01
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 35.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Veterinary activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 35.6y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 35.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
27 officers (3 active, 27 linked, 17 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
192 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
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (81 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-02-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-02-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-02-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-02-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-02-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-02-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-02-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-07-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-25➕HIGGS, Paul Stephen appointeddirector
- 2024-07-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-08➖JACKLIN, Benjamin David resigneddirector
- 2024-01-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-29📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-29📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-29📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-12-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-06-09📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-06-08➖FARRER, Jenny resignedsecretary
- 2022-12-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-09📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-12-09📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-12-09📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2021-08-16➖BARKER, Michelle resignedsecretary
- 2021-08-16➕FARRER, Jenny appointedsecretary
- 2021-04-19➕BARKER, Michelle appointedsecretary
- 2021-04-19➖DEARLOVE, Juliet Mary resignedsecretary
- 2020-06-25➕DEARLOVE, Juliet Mary appointedsecretary
- 2020-06-25➖HARRIS, David John resignedsecretary
- 2019-11-28➕ALFONSO, Robin Jay appointeddirector
- 2019-11-28➕JACKLIN, Benjamin David appointeddirector
- 2019-11-05➖INNES, Simon Campbell resigneddirector
- 2019-04-01➕HARRIS, David John appointedsecretary
- 2019-03-31➖FAIRMAN, Richard resignedsecretary
- 2019-01-23➕FAIRMAN, Richard appointedsecretary
- 2019-01-23➖GILLIGAN, Richard Aidan John resignedsecretary
- 2018-09-28➖PERRIN, Nicholas John resigneddirector
- 2018-08-01➕FAIRMAN, Richard William Mark appointeddirector
- 2017-09-28➖CLEAL, Rebecca Anne resignedsecretary
- 2017-09-28➕GILLIGAN, Richard Aidan John appointedsecretary
- 2017-07-31➖POUND, Brian Henry resigneddirector
- 2015-04-21🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2013-01-01➕CLEAL, Rebecca Anne appointedsecretary
- 2013-01-01➕PERRIN, Nicholas John appointeddirector
- 2012-12-31➖COXON, Paul Daryl resignedsecretary
- 2012-12-31➖COXON, Paul Daryl resigneddirector
- 2011-12-20➕INNES, Simon Campbell appointeddirector
- 2011-12-09🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2011-12-06🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — 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 59. 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
Cvs (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cvs (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AXIOM VETERINARY LABORATORIES LIMITED
This company · 02526935
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cvs (Uk) 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
Incorporated1990-08-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC75000 — Veterinary activities
Registered office
The Manor House
Brunel Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 4PB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-15
Last: 2025-08-01
Officers (3 active · 24 resigned)
ALFONSO, Robin Jay→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2019-11-28
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FAIRMAN, Richard William Mark→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-08-01
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HIGGS, Paul Stephen→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2024-07-25
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BARKER, Michelle→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-04-19 · resigned 2021-08-16
CLEAL, Rebecca Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-01-01 · resigned 2017-09-28
COXON, Paul Daryl→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-09 · resigned 2012-12-31
DEARLOVE, Juliet Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-06-25 · resigned 2021-04-19
FAIRMAN, Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-01-23 · resigned 2019-03-31
FARRER, Jenny→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-08-16 · resigned 2023-06-08
GILLIGAN, Richard Aidan John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-09-28 · resigned 2019-01-23
HARRIS, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-04-01 · resigned 2020-06-25
SIMS, Ann Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2000-03-02
WEBB, Ann Susan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-02 · resigned 2008-01-09
BENNETT, Michael Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1998-11-17 · resigned 1999-11-30
BLOXHAM, Peter Arthur, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1998-11-17
BUCKLAND, Nicholas Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2004-08-01 · resigned 2008-01-09
COXON, Paul Daryl→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-01-10 · resigned 2012-12-31
FULLER, James→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1999-03-08 · resigned 2000-03-02
GRIEVE, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1999-03-08 · resigned 2000-03-02
INNES, Simon Campbell→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2011-12-20 · resigned 2019-11-05
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/12/2011 | 21/04/2015 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Its Capacity as Trustee and Security Agent for Thebeneficiaries (Including Itself) | Deed of accession | 1 property | 09/01/2008 | 09/12/2011 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 08/03/1993 | 15/04/2000 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/06/1992 | 11/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 26/11/1990 | 11/01/2008 |
Recent filings (192 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-02-18
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-02-18
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-02-18
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-02-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-02-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-02-04
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-02-04
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-02-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-07-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-01-29
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-01-29