ARC (U.K.) SYSTEMS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02695504 · ltd · incorporated 1992-03-10
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: Repair of machinery
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 62020Information technology consultancy activities
- 62090Other information technology service activities
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 19.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (6 active, 17 linked, 12 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
153 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
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-12🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited
- 2025-11-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-03➕DARRAH, Mark Ivor appointeddirector
- 2025-11-03➖CLAYDEN, Matthew David resigneddirector
- 2025-01-08📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-12-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-20📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-03-19📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-03-19📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-03-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-03-19📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-03-19📄capital-alter-shares-redemption-statement-of-capitalcapital · SH02
- 2024-01-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-01-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-29➕WING, Geoff appointeddirector
- 2023-11-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-10➕DAVIS, Jason Mark appointeddirector
- 2023-09-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-09-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-06-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-06-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2023-05-01📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2023-04-17📄capital-alter-shares-redemption-statement-of-capitalcapital · SH02
- 2023-04-06➕HOLLOWAY, Steven James appointeddirector
- 2023-04-06➕WESTNEY, Matthew David appointeddirector
- 2023-04-06➖CLAYDEN, James Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2023-04-06➖CLAYDEN, David resigneddirector
- 2022-04-14🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Shawbrook Bank Limited
- 2007-08-06🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2002-01-14➕CLAYDEN, James Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2002-01-14➖MASON, Carole Ann resignedsecretary
- 2002-01-14➕CLAYDEN, David appointeddirector
- 2002-01-14➕CLAYDEN, Matthew David appointeddirector
- 2002-01-14➖MASON, Anthony Charles resigneddirector
- 2002-01-14➖MASON, James William resigneddirector
- 2001-04-02➕MASON, James William appointeddirector
- 1999-09-30➖CLAYDEN, James Andrew resignedsecretary
- 1999-09-30➕MASON, Carole Ann appointedsecretary
- 1999-09-30➕MASON, Anthony Charles appointeddirector
- 1999-09-30➖MASON, Carole Ann resigneddirector
- 1993-10-08➖MASON, Anthony Charles resigneddirector
- 1993-10-08➕MASON, Carole Ann appointeddirector
- 1993-10-06➕CLAYDEN, James Andrew appointeddirector
- 1992-03-10🏢Company incorporatedAs ARC (U.K.) SYSTEMS LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events
Owner dependency
50/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 33 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 33 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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.)
Group structure
Project Portofino Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Project Portofino Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARC (U.K.) SYSTEMS LIMITED
This company · 02695504
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Project Portofino Bidco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2023 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr David Claydenceased 06/04/2023· significant influence
- Mr Matthew David Claydenceased 06/04/2023· significant influence
- Mr James Andrew Claydenceased 06/04/2023· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-03-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC33120 — Repair of machinery
Registered office
Unit 9 Carnival Park
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3WN
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-24
Last: 2026-03-10
Officers (6 active · 11 resigned)
CLAYDEN, James Andrew→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 1993-10-06
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DARRAH, Mark Ivor→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2025-11-03
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DAVIS, Jason Mark→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2023-11-10
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HOLLOWAY, Steven James→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2023-04-06
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WESTNEY, Matthew David→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2023-04-06
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Active
CLAYDEN, James Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-01-14 · resigned 2023-04-06
CLAYDEN, James Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-03-10 · resigned 1999-09-30
MASON, Carole Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-09-30 · resigned 2002-01-14
PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-03-10 · resigned 1992-03-10
CLAYDEN, David→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2002-01-14 · resigned 2023-04-06
CLAYDEN, Matthew David→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2002-01-14 · resigned 2025-11-03
MASON, Anthony Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1999-09-30 · resigned 2002-01-14
MASON, Anthony Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1992-03-10 · resigned 1993-10-08
MASON, Carole Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1993-10-08 · resigned 1999-09-30
MASON, James William→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2001-04-02 · resigned 2002-01-14
PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-03-10 · resigned 1992-03-10
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/12/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Shawbrook Shawbrook Bank Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/04/2022 | 08/01/2025 | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/08/2007 | — |
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Recent filings (153 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-25
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-01-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-12-03
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-05-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-22
capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2024-03-19
capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2024-03-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-03-19
capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2024-03-19
capital-alter-shares-redemption-statement-of-capital
capital · SH02
2024-03-19