ADINA COSMETIC INGREDIENTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02617600 · ltd · incorporated 1991-06-05
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
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46750
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. 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 (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 34.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 34.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
10 officers (3 active, 10 linked, 7 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
125 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (43 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-02📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-05-16📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2025-05-07📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-04-24📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2025-04-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-04-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-17📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-04-17📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-04-04➖BRUCE, Diane Patricia resigneddirector
- 2024-12-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-07-11📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-07-10📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2022-12-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-17📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-11-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-08-04📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-03-25📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-03-12➖VAN MOL, Gregory Gustave resignedsecretary
- 2019-10-10🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-09-30➕CAUSER, Tony John appointeddirector
- 2019-09-30➕COOK, William Matthew appointeddirector
- 2018-10-01➖DARBYSHIRE, John resigneddirector
- 2012-07-01➕METCALFE, Christopher Roy appointeddirector
- 2005-06-29🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Diane Patricia Metcalfe
- 2005-06-29🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Trustees of Adina Chemicals Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme Namely Diane Patriciametcalfe Gregory Gustave Van Mol and Suntrust Limited
- 2005-06-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2001-02-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1997-06-24➖HOWARTH, Anthony resigneddirector
- 1995-01-01➕DARBYSHIRE, John appointeddirector
- 1993-09-28🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1993-06-05➖METCALFE, Guy Robert Emsley resigneddirector
- 1992-02-13🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 1991-06-12➕METCALFE, Guy Robert Emsley appointeddirector
- 1991-06-05🏢Company incorporatedAs ADINA COSMETIC INGREDIENTS LIMITED
- 1991-06-05➕VAN MOL, Gregory Gustave appointedsecretary
- 1991-06-05➕AA COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1991-06-05➖AA COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1991-06-05➕HOWARTH, Anthony appointeddirector
- 1991-06-05➕BUYVIEW LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1991-06-05➖BUYVIEW LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 35 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Christopher Metcalfe Individual · British · DOB 08/1984 · age 42 | 50–75% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 04/04/2025 |
Ms Diane Patricia Bruce Individual · British · DOB 04/1959 · age 67 | 25–50% | — | 25-50% shares | 04/04/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Ms Diane Patricia Bruceceased 04/04/2025· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-06-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46750 — SIC 46750
Registered office
8 Decimus Park
Kingstanding Way
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 3GP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-01
Last: 2026-04-17
Officers (3 active · 7 resigned)
CAUSER, Tony John→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2019-09-30
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COOK, William Matthew→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2019-09-30
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METCALFE, Christopher Roy→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2012-07-01
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VAN MOL, Gregory Gustave→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-06-05 · resigned 2022-03-12
AA COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-06-05 · resigned 1991-06-05
BRUCE, Diane Patricia→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · resigned 2025-04-04
DARBYSHIRE, John→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1995-01-01 · resigned 2018-10-01
HOWARTH, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1991-06-05 · resigned 1997-06-24
METCALFE, Guy Robert Emsley→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1991-06-12 · resigned 1993-06-05
BUYVIEW LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-06-05 · resigned 1991-06-05
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Diane Patricia Metcalfe | Third legal charge | 1 property | 29/06/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | The Trustees of Adina Chemicals Retirement Benefits Scheme Namely Diane Patriciametcalfe Gregory Gustave Van Mol and Suntrust The Trustees of Adina Chemicals Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme Namely Diane Patriciametcalfe Gregory Gustave Van Mol and Suntrust Limited | Second legal charge | 1 property | 29/06/2005 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage deed | 1 property | 29/06/2005 | 10/10/2019 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 28/09/1993 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 13/02/1992 | 09/02/2001 |
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Recent filings (125 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2026-04-03
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-06-02
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2025-05-16
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-05-07
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2025-04-24
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-04-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-17
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-04-17
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-04-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2024-12-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2024-04-08