ADA COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL LTD
🌳Matureactive
02850917 · ltd · incorporated 1993-09-06
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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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 30.0y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 30.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (2 active, 21 linked, 18 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
193 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
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
77
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
2
filings
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (83 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-27📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-01-27🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2025-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-07📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-02-05📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2023-11-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2023-11-28📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-04-14📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-03-10📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-04-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-21➕JORBERG, Benjamin Jeronimo, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2022-04-21➖BENDIX, Kai Boris resigneddirector
- 2021-08-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-24📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2021-08-24📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2021-08-24📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-05-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-07-06➕BENDIX, Kai Boris appointeddirector
- 2020-07-05➖KONNING, Wilhelm Bernhard resigneddirector
- 2019-12-31➖JENSCH, Sylvia Anne resigneddirector
- 2018-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2017-06-07➕ABEL, Karen Ruth appointeddirector
- 2016-03-24➖HATHERLY, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2016-03-15➖SUMMERLY, Helen Amelia resigneddirector
- 2015-12-22➖ALLAN, George Mcbean resigneddirector
- 2015-09-29🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt Am Main as Security Trustee
- 2015-09-18➕JENSCH, Sylvia Anne appointeddirector
- 2015-09-18➕KONNING, Wilhelm Bernhard appointeddirector
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-09-03➖LEACH, Timothy Alan Baylor resigneddirector
- 2015-09-03➖WILDING, Linda resigneddirector
- 2015-09-03🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2015-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2015-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2015-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2015-07-29🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-01-30➕SUMMERLY, Helen Amelia appointeddirector
- 2013-12-31➖COX, Paul Andrew resigneddirector
- 2013-07-10➖DAWSON, Leslie James resigneddirector
- 2012-12-13➖HICKS, Stephen John resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 83 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 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
mediumMultiple 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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr Wolfgang Hochsteger Individual · Austrian · DOB 10/1950 · age 76 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 27/11/2023 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Philip Johannes Wackceased 21/11/2024· 25-50% shares
- Ada Pd Uk Limitedceased 27/11/2023· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ada Pd Uk Limitedceased 27/02/2023· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Wholesale & distribution · MK postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B FRUITS LIMITED→ 05651085 · est 2005 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
| A.C. SUPPLY LIMITED→ 02323194 · est 1988 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 37y | — | — |
| A1 FOODS BEDFORD LTD→ 13868414 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| A2S' STUDIO LTD→ 15921282 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ACRUK LTD→ 15313980 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ADWOA CORP LTD→ 14301680 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| AE STEEL CO LTD→ 13356528 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| AENSO UK LIMITED→ 15895325 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AES ELECTRICAL WHOLESALER LTD→ 16395393 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AFAHAH LTD→ 09351642 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| AFRA-K LTD→ 15998286 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AFRICA TRADE PROCUREMENT LIMITED→ 09648795 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-09-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade
Registered office
Trinity Gardens
9-11 Bromham Road
Bedford
MK40 2BP
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-20
Last: 2025-09-06
Officers (2 active · 19 resigned)
ABEL, Karen Ruth→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2017-06-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
JORBERG, Benjamin Jeronimo, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2022-04-21
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HICKS, Stephen John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-09-01 · resigned 2012-12-13
MORGAN, Catherine Lara→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-09-06 · resigned 2008-03-28
EMW SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-03-28 · resigned 2008-04-03
ALLAN, George Mcbean→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2010-03-08 · resigned 2015-12-22
BENDIX, Kai Boris→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-07-06 · resigned 2022-04-21
COX, Paul Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2013-12-31
DAWSON, Leslie James→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2013-07-10
HATHERLY, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-12-13 · resigned 2016-03-24
HELDT, Stephan Hans Hubertus, Herr→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2009-02-26
HICKS, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2009-03-26 · resigned 2012-12-13
JENSCH, Sylvia Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-09-18 · resigned 2019-12-31
KONNING, Wilhelm Bernhard→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2015-09-18 · resigned 2020-07-05
LEACH, Timothy Alan Baylor→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2009-05-20 · resigned 2015-09-03
MORGAN, Catherine Lara→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1993-09-06 · resigned 2009-03-26
MORGAN, Charles John Innes→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2002-10-31 · resigned 2008-03-28
PETTIGREW, Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1993-09-06 · resigned 2008-03-28
SUMMERLY, Helen Amelia→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2014-01-30 · resigned 2016-03-15
VONG, Serina→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2009-04-20
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt Am Main as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 5 properties | 29/09/2015 | 22/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/09/2015 | 27/01/2026 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Share pledge agreement | 1 property | 28/05/2008 | 08/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Share pledge agreement | 1 property | 23/05/2008 | 11/08/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Share mortgage | 1 property | 23/05/2008 | 11/08/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Share mortgage | 1 property | 23/05/2008 | 11/08/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Mortgage over shares | 1 property | 02/04/2008 | 08/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/04/2008 | 08/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited (the Security Holder) | Fixed charge on purchased debts which fail to vest | 1 property | 19/08/2002 | 29/07/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/01/2000 | 08/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 2 properties | 30/04/1996 | 08/09/2015 |
Recent filings (193 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-01-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-08
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-02-07
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-02-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-06
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2023-11-28
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2023-11-28
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-11-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-08
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-09-08
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-04-14
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-03-10