THE INSTITUTE FOR OPTIMUM NUTRITION
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 76). 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).
Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 33.9y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 33.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
- • 1 accounts
Corporate timeline (116 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-18📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-12-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-06-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-17➕BAILEY, Christine Margaret appointeddirector
- 2025-03-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-30➕KEOGH, Liam Jonathan Patrick appointeddirector
- 2024-04-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-10➖BRIDGER, Joanne Robyn resigneddirector
- 2024-03-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-06-20➕PESTELL, Carmai appointeddirector
- 2022-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-01-18➖LYNCH, Jacqueline Mary resigneddirector
- 2021-11-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-20📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-05-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-05-19➕RANGANATHAN, Mahalakshmi appointeddirector
- 2019-10-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-03-12➕BRIDGER, Joanne Robyn appointeddirector
- 2018-12-31📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-09-10🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2018-09-10🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-11-25➖GOODWIN, Clare Anna resigneddirector
- 2016-09-01➖CARRYER, Angela Jane resigneddirector
- 2016-08-10🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Rbs Social & Community Capital
- 2016-05-17➕HAMPSON, Rachel Mary appointeddirector
- 2015-07-07➕CARRYER, Angela Jane appointeddirector
- 2015-07-07➕GOODWIN, Clare Anna appointeddirector
- 2015-01-13➕MANSI, Christina appointedsecretary
- 2015-01-13➖JARVIS, Gwynne resignedsecretary
- 2015-01-01➖JARVIS, Gwynne Myfanwy Price resigneddirector
- 2014-01-21➖HENGHES, Ian resigneddirector
- 2014-01-10➕WYLES, Anita Karen appointeddirector
- 2012-11-23➖EDWARDS, Gareth William John resigneddirector
- 2012-11-01➕JARVIS, Gwynne appointedsecretary
- 2012-10-01➖GOOGE, John David resignedsecretary
- 2012-09-30➕JARVIS, Gwynne Myfanwy Price appointeddirector
- 2012-04-17➖HUM, Martin, Dr resigneddirector
- 2012-01-24➕HILLMAN, Susan Margaret appointeddirector
- 2011-09-01➕GOOGE, John David appointedsecretary
- 2011-08-31➖MORGAN, Catherine resignedsecretary
- 2011-04-06➖ANDERS, Paul Francis resignedsecretary
- 2011-04-06➕MORGAN, Catherine appointedsecretary
- 2011-02-15➖KADIR, Rosalind Anne resigneddirector
- 2011-02-15➕LYNCH, Jacqueline Mary appointeddirector
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- -8 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 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
1 med · 1 lowMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | NatWest Group Rbs Social & Community Capital | A registered charge | — | 10/08/2016 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 26/07/2005 | 10/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/05/2002 | 10/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | Patrick James Holford | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/07/1992 | 21/03/1996 |