AIR STUDIOS (LYNDHURST) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
02534012 · ltd · incorporated 1990-08-23
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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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Sound recording and music publishing activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 70-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 70). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 31.2y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 31.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
41 officers (5 active, 41 linked, 39 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
255 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
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (101 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-01-28
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  3. 2025-01-14
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    SERKEBAEVA, Kamila resigned
    director
  4. 2024-09-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-01-18
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  6. 2023-10-05
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2023-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  8. 2023-09-27
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    SERKEBAEVA, Kamila appointed
    director
  9. 2022-10-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  10. 2021-11-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2021-08-13
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  12. 2021-08-11
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Coutts & Company
  13. 2020-11-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  14. 2020-09-01
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  15. 2020-01-31
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  16. 2019-09-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  17. 2019-03-21
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    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  18. 2019-03-21
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  19. 2019-03-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2019-03-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2019-03-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  22. 2019-02-01
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    BURTON, Alison Carolyn appointed
    director
  23. 2019-02-01
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    KNEE, Simon John appointed
    director
  24. 2019-02-01
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    MORGAN, Sarah Bennett appointed
    director
  25. 2018-09-17
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    ROTHWELL, Nicholas appointed
    director
  26. 2018-09-14
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    BURGESS, Stephen Derek appointed
    director
  27. 2018-09-14
    ➖
    BOOTE, Richard James Sproson resigned
    secretary
  28. 2018-09-14
    ➖
    BOOTE, Richard James Sproson resigned
    director
  29. 2018-09-14
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    WOOLF, Paul Ian resigned
    director
  30. 2016-11-14
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    Charge satisfied #7
  31. 2016-11-14
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    Charge satisfied #6
  32. 2016-11-14
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    Charge satisfied #5
  33. 2013-07-04
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    KELLARD, Danny John resigned
    director
  34. 2012-07-31
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Bishopsgate Managements
  35. 2012-02-01
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Coutts & Company
  36. 2011-10-06
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    KELLARD, Danny John appointed
    director
  37. 2011-09-02
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    RAVDEN, David Bernard resigned
    director
  38. 2011-04-27
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Five Arrows Leasing Limited
  39. 2010-11-01
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    BURTON, Alison Carolyn resigned
    director
  40. 2010-11-01
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    KELLY, Robin Christian resigned
    director
  41. 2010-11-01
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    VINE LOTT, Timothy Miles resigned
    director
  42. 2010-11-01
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    WILLIAMS, Garry resigned
    director
  43. 2010-10-20
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    RAVDEN, David Bernard appointed
    director
  44. 2010-10-20
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    WOOLF, Paul Ian appointed
    director
  45. 2010-08-10
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    Charge satisfied #4
  46. 2010-08-10
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    Charge satisfied #3
  47. 2010-08-10
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    Charge satisfied #2
  48. 2010-07-28
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    FEATHER, Roger David resigned
    director
  49. 2009-10-15
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    GABLE, Daniel Mark resigned
    director
  50. 2008-12-10
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    GABLE, Daniel Mark appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 101 events

Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

70/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 36 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Maxim Victorovich Demin
Individual · British · DOB 10/1969 · age 57
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest14/09/2018
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Mr Richard James Sproson Booteceased 14/09/2018· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting
  • Mr Paul Ian Woolfceased 14/09/2018· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1990-08-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC59200 — Sound recording and music publishing activities

Registered office

Albany House
Claremont Lane
Esher
Surrey
KT10 9FQ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-26
Last: 2026-01-12

Officers (5 active · 36 resigned)

BURGESS, Stephen Derek→
director · ~44y · appointed 2018-09-14
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BURTON, Alison Carolyn→
director · ~60y · appointed 2019-02-01
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Active
KNEE, Simon John→
director · ~55y · appointed 2019-02-01
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Active
MORGAN, Sarah Bennett→
director · ~70y · appointed 2019-02-01
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Active
ROTHWELL, Nicholas→
director · ~60y · appointed 2018-09-17
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Active
BOOTE, Richard James Sproson→
secretary · appointed 2006-02-07 · resigned 2018-09-14
Resigned
POTTERELL, Clive Ronald→
secretary · resigned 2006-02-07
Resigned
BOOTE, Richard James Sproson→
director · ~74y · appointed 2006-02-07 · resigned 2018-09-14
Resigned
BURGESS, John Edward→
director · ~94y · resigned 1993-12-31
Resigned
BURTON, Alison Carolyn→
director · ~60y · appointed 2007-01-31 · resigned 2010-11-01
Resigned
BUTTERFIELD, Nigel Robert Adamson→
director · ~79y · appointed 2003-02-14 · resigned 2005-12-31
Resigned
BUTTERFIELD, Nigel Robert Adamson→
director · ~79y · appointed 1994-09-08 · resigned 1997-05-08
Resigned
FEATHER, Roger David→
director · ~67y · appointed 2006-02-07 · resigned 2010-07-28
Resigned
GABLE, Daniel Mark→
director · ~58y · appointed 2008-12-10 · resigned 2009-10-15
Resigned
HARRIES, David John→
director · ~84y · resigned 1994-09-08
Resigned
HIRA, Yasuyuki→
director · ~83y · resigned 1993-12-20
Resigned
HOOD, Christopher John→
director · ~78y · resigned 2006-02-07
Resigned
HUNTINGFORD, Richard Norman Legh→
director · ~70y · resigned 2006-02-07
Resigned
KAWABATA, Masao→
director · ~78y · appointed 1996-12-06 · resigned 2000-01-17
Resigned
KELLARD, Danny John→
director · ~59y · appointed 2011-10-06 · resigned 2013-07-04
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

8
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
NatWest Group
Coutts & Company
A registered charge—11/08/2021—
satisfied
Bishopsgate Managements
Rent deposit deed1 property31/07/201214/11/2016
satisfied
NatWest Group
Coutts & Company
Debenture1 property01/02/201214/11/2016
satisfied
Five Arrows Leasing
Five Arrows Leasing Limited
Stand alone chattel mortgage1 property27/04/201114/11/2016
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
An omnibus guarntee and set-off agreement1 property07/02/200610/08/2010
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property07/02/200610/08/2010
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Debenture1 property07/02/200610/08/2010
satisfied
Concord Leasing
Concord Leasing Limited
Chattels mortgage1 property11/05/199509/02/2006
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Recent filings (255 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-01-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-10-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-11-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2021-08-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-12