ACHATES HOLDINGS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
02717728 · ltd · incorporated 1992-05-26
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 68209Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Investor take
Pursue
Asset-holding vehicle with a 67-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 67). 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 32.9y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 32.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (4 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
3 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
116 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
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
3
filings
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
3
filings
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-20
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  2. 2026-03-27
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  3. 2025-07-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2024-07-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-06-01
    ✏️
    certificate-change-of-name-company
    change-of-name · CERTNM
  6. 2023-05-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2023-04-24
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  8. 2023-04-21
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  9. 2023-04-20
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  10. 2023-04-20
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2023-04-19
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  12. 2023-04-19
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  13. 2023-04-19
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  14. 2023-04-19
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  15. 2023-04-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  16. 2023-04-19
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  17. 2023-04-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  18. 2022-10-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2022-05-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2021-07-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  21. 2017-04-10
    ➕
    ANSELL, Simon appointed
    director
  22. 2016-03-31
    ➖
    SHUTTLEWOOD, William James resigned
    director
  23. 2015-11-03
    ➖
    O'DELL, Robert Willem resigned
    director
  24. 2002-10-17
    ➖
    TIETJEN, Andrew Mark resigned
    director
  25. 2002-05-04
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  26. 1995-05-24
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Chesham Building Society
  27. 1995-05-19
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    Charge satisfied #2
  28. 1995-05-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  29. 1994-12-21
    ➕
    SHUTTLEWOOD, William James appointed
    director
  30. 1994-02-24
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
  31. 1993-07-30
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: New London Properties Limited
  32. 1992-05-26
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As ACHATES HOLDINGS LIMITED
  33. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    ANSELL, Benita Monica appointed
    secretary
  34. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    ANSELL, Benita Monica appointed
    director
  35. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    ANSELL, Kevin appointed
    director
  36. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    APPLETON SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  37. 1992-05-26
    ➖
    APPLETON SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  38. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    O'DELL, Robert Willem appointed
    director
  39. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    TIETJEN, Andrew Mark appointed
    director
  40. 1992-05-26
    ➕
    APPLETON DIRECTORS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director
  41. 1992-05-26
    ➖
    APPLETON DIRECTORS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 34 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

80/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 34 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 34 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

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

3 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Simon Ansell
Individual · British · DOB 05/1987 · age 39
25–50%
25–50%25-50% shares · 25-50% voting28/03/2023
Mr Kevin Ansell
Individual · British · DOB 05/1959 · age 67
25–50%
25–50%25-50% shares · 25-50% voting06/04/2016
Mrs Benita Monica Ansell
Individual · British · DOB 04/1964 · age 62
25–50%
25–50%25-50% shares · 25-50% voting06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1992-05-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.

Registered office

Unit 4 Abbey Barn Business Centre
Abbey Barn Lane
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP10 9QQ
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2024-10-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-21
Last: 2026-05-07

Officers (4 active · 5 resigned)

ANSELL, Benita Monica→
secretary · appointed 1992-05-26
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Active
ANSELL, Benita Monica→
director · ~62y · appointed 1992-05-26
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Active
ANSELL, Kevin→
director · ~67y · appointed 1992-05-26
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Active
ANSELL, Simon→
director · ~39y · appointed 2017-04-10
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Active
APPLETON SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-05-26 · resigned 1992-05-26
Resigned
O'DELL, Robert Willem→
director · ~60y · appointed 1992-05-26 · resigned 2015-11-03
Resigned
SHUTTLEWOOD, William James→
director · ~83y · appointed 1994-12-21 · resigned 2016-03-31
Resigned
TIETJEN, Andrew Mark→
director · ~62y · appointed 1992-05-26 · resigned 2002-10-17
Resigned
APPLETON DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-05-26 · resigned 1992-05-26
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Chesham Building Society
Mortgage1 property24/05/199504/05/2002
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Single debenture1 property24/02/199419/05/1995
satisfied
New London Properties
New London Properties Limited
Deed of deposit1 property30/07/199319/05/1995

Recent filings (116 total)

confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-04-20
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2026-03-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-25
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2024-06-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-22
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2023-04-24
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2023-04-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-04-20
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-04-20
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2023-04-19