ARCHIMEDES PHARMA UK LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02530982 · ltd · incorporated 1990-08-14
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 33.7y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
69/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 1 insolvency-related filing on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 33.7y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 33.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (3 active, 29 linked, 21 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
190 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
69/100Strong
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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (78 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-01➕MOCHAN, Lori Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2026-06-01➖ARISTIDOU, Antrinkos Andrew resigneddirector
- 2026-06-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-06-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-26➕ARISTIDOU, Antrinkos Andrew appointeddirector
- 2023-09-26➖KING, Alan Fernie resigneddirector
- 2023-02-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-22📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-07-22📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-01-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-09-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-10📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2021-09-10📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2021-09-10⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2020-04-22➕REISINGER, Roswitha, Dr appointeddirector
- 2020-04-22➕KING, Alan Fernie appointeddirector
- 2020-04-22➖MCLEAN, Andrew Firth resigneddirector
- 2020-04-22➖WATSON, Allan Mark resigneddirector
- 2019-03-31➖STRATFORD, Harry Thomas, Dr resigneddirector
- 2015-02-17➕MCS FORMATIONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-02-13➖FARRANT, Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2015-02-13➖FARRANT, Andrew David resigneddirector
- 2014-08-05➕MCLEAN, Andrew Firth appointeddirector
- 2014-08-05➖REINHART, Charles Augustine resigneddirector
- 2014-08-05➖ROTHWELL, Nicholas Gordon resigneddirector
- 2014-08-05➕STRATFORD, Harry Thomas, Dr appointeddirector
- 2014-08-05➕WATSON, Allan Mark appointeddirector
- 2014-01-01➕ROTHWELL, Nicholas Gordon appointeddirector
- 2013-05-22➖DELUCA, Robert resigneddirector
- 2012-09-21➕FARRANT, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2012-09-21➖KANOVSKY, Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2012-09-21➕FARRANT, Andrew David appointeddirector
- 2012-09-21➖KANOVSKY, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2012-04-10🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2011-09-23➕REINHART, Charles Augustine appointeddirector
- 2011-09-22➖WATTS, Timothy William resigneddirector
- 2011-06-21➖BENEDICT, Nicholas Matthew resigneddirector
- 2011-06-21➕KANOVSKY, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2011-02-01➕DELUCA, Robert appointeddirector
- 2011-01-31➖CLARK, Michael Leslie resigneddirector
- 2010-09-30➕KANOVSKY, Stephen appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 78 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
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 high ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-09-10: legacy
Group structure
Kyowa Kirin International Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Kyowa Kirin International Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARCHIMEDES PHARMA UK LIMITED
This company · 02530982
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyowa Kirin International Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 10/09/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Archimedes Pharma Ltdceased 10/09/2021· 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
Incorporated1990-08-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
1st Floor Sackville House
143-149 Fenchurch Street
London
EC3M 6BL
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-10
Last: 2025-09-26
Officers (3 active · 26 resigned)
MCS FORMATIONS LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2015-02-17
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MOCHAN, Lori Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2026-06-01
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REISINGER, Roswitha, Dr→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2020-04-22
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FARRANT, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-09-21 · resigned 2015-02-13
GROVER, Marie Annette→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-04-10 · resigned 2006-04-28
KANOVSKY, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2012-09-21
LAFLIN, John Hammond→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-05-07 · resigned 1996-04-09
MARCHETTI, Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-10-20 · resigned 2010-09-30
MOUNTAIN, Steven Thomas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-03-20 · resigned 1993-05-07
REDWOOD, Peter Kevin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-28 · resigned 2006-10-20
ARISTIDOU, Antrinkos Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2023-09-26 · resigned 2026-06-01
BENEDICT, Nicholas Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2010-09-30 · resigned 2011-06-21
CLARK, Michael Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2006-10-20 · resigned 2011-01-31
DE SOUZA, Richard Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2006-10-20 · resigned 2010-02-15
DELUCA, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2011-02-01 · resigned 2013-05-22
FARRANT, Andrew David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-09-21 · resigned 2015-02-13
HALLWOOD, Philip Malcolm, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1993-03-22 · resigned 1996-12-13
KANOVSKY, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2011-06-21 · resigned 2012-09-21
KING, Alan Fernie→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-04-22 · resigned 2023-09-26
LAFLIN, John Hammond→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1992-02-11 · resigned 1993-03-22
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank or Ireland as Security Trustee for Each of the Financeparties | Debenture | 1 property | 20/10/2006 | 10/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/10/1992 | 27/10/2006 |
Recent filings (190 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-06-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-10-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-02-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-02-01
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-02-01
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-02-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-05