CENTRICA PLC
🌳Matureactive
03033654 · plc · incorporated 1995-03-16
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒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 35110
Sector: Electricity, gas & energy
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 35130SIC 35130
- 35210SIC 35210
- 35220SIC 35220
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 66-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 66). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 29.3y
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 29.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 4 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
72 officers (13 active, 72 linked, 60 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
1669 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
6
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 capital
- • 1 resolution
Last 90 days
9
filings
- • 3 capital
- • 2 officers
- • 1 resolution
Last 180 days
25
filings
- • 16 capital
- • 4 officers
- • 1 resolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (175 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-02📄capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figurecapital · SH04
- 2026-05-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-05-29📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2026-05-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-05-15🔒Charge registered #11Lender: The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation PLC
- 2026-05-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-12➕HOWELL, Jonathan Anton George appointeddirector
- 2026-05-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-07➖ARROWSMITH, Carol Ann resigneddirector
- 2026-04-22📄capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figurecapital · SH04
- 2026-03-13📄capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figurecapital · SH04
- 2026-02-23📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-23📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-23📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-10📄capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figurecapital · SH04
- 2026-02-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-02-04📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-04📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-04📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-04📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-01-21📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2026-01-21📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-01-09📄capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figurecapital · SH04
- 2026-01-09📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-01-09📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-01-06📄capital-cancellation-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figurecapital · SH05
- 2026-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-31➖MOTTRAM, Heidi resigneddirector
- 2025-09-22➕MASTIAUX, Frank Peter, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-07-08➕PASINI, Alessandra appointeddirector
- 2024-12-16➖WHEWAY, Jonathan Scott resigneddirector
- 2023-12-01➕HARLOW, Jo Nell appointeddirector
- 2023-12-01➕WHALLEY, Sue Rachel appointeddirector
- 2023-09-01➕BOISSEAU, Philippe François Marie-Joseph appointeddirector
- 2023-03-01➕O'BRIEN, Russell Leslie appointeddirector
- 2023-02-28➖RINGROSE, Katherine Beresford resigneddirector
- 2022-12-16➕DUGGAL, Chanderpreet appointeddirector
- 2022-06-07➖HESTER, Stephen Alan Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-06-07➖KAUR, Manveen resigneddirector
- 2022-05-09➕BOSTOCK, Nathan Mark appointeddirector
- 2022-01-10➕RUDD, Amber Augusta, Rt Hon appointeddirector
- 2021-02-08➖GILLMAN, Joan Hogan resigneddirector
- 2021-02-01🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2021-02-01🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2021-01-18➖FORD, Johnathan Richard resigneddirector
- 2021-01-18➕RINGROSE, Katherine Beresford appointeddirector
- 2020-09-30➕ROY, Rajarshi, Dr appointedsecretary
- 2020-09-30➖CAMPBELL, Justine Michelle resignedsecretary
- 2020-06-11➕ARROWSMITH, Carol Ann appointeddirector
- 2020-06-11➕FORD, Johnathan Richard appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 175 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -12 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: ARROWSMITH, Carol Ann resigned 2026-05-07; MOTTRAM, Heidi resigned 2025-12-31
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated1995-03-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC35110 — SIC 35110
Registered office
Millstream Maidenhead Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5GD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-15
Last: 2026-02-01
Officers (13 active · 59 resigned)
Active
BOISSEAU, Philippe François Marie-Joseph→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2023-09-01
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BOSTOCK, Nathan Mark→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2022-05-09
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DUGGAL, Chanderpreet→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2022-12-16
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HARLOW, Jo Nell→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2023-12-01
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HOWELL, Jonathan Anton George→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2026-05-12
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MASTIAUX, Frank Peter, Dr→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2025-09-22
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O'BRIEN, Russell Leslie→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2023-03-01
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O'BYRNE, Kevin→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2019-05-13
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O'SHEA, Christopher Michael→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2018-11-01
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PASINI, Alessandra→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-07-08
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RUDD, Amber Augusta, Rt Hon→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2022-01-10
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WHALLEY, Sue Rachel→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2023-12-01
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CALDWELL, Lucy Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-10-14 · resigned 2001-08-24
CAMPBELL, Justine Michelle→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-04-01 · resigned 2020-09-30
DAWSON, Ian Grant→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-16 · resigned 2019-03-31
FURMSTON, Teresa Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-21 · resigned 1999-02-22
GARRIHY, Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-11-20 · resigned 2001-08-03
HACKWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-05-20 · resigned 1996-10-16
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-03-16 · resigned 1996-05-20
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/05/2026 | — | |
| satisfied | Delaware Trust Company (As Collateral Agent for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | — | 07/12/2016 | 01/02/2021 | |
| outstanding | Ogier Employee Benefit Services Ogier Employee Benefit Services Limited | Hedging and security agreement | 1 property | 19/03/2013 | — | |
| satisfied | Centrica Pension Trustees Centrica Pension Trustees Limited | Supplemental intragroup receivables charge | 1 property | 31/12/2012 | 01/02/2021 | |
| satisfied | Centrica Pension Trustees as Security Trustee Centrica Pension Trustees Limited as Security Trustee | Intercreditor agreement | 1 property | 31/03/2009 | 16/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Centrica Pension Trustees as Security Trustee Centrica Pension Trustees Limited as Security Trustee | Intra-group receivables charge | 1 property | 31/03/2009 | 16/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | The Toronto-Dominion Bank | Security agreement | 1 property | 18/11/2008 | 07/05/2019 | |
| outstanding | Atco Electric , Atco Gas & Pipelines & Atco I-Tek Atco Electric LTD, Atco Gas & Pipelines LTD & Atco I-Tek | Guarantee and letter of support credit agreement | 1 property | 04/05/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Txu Europe in Its Capacity as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Foreach of the Guarantee Companies Txu Europe Limited in Its Capacity as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Foreach of the Guarantee Companies | Collateral account security assignment | 1 property | 19/10/2001 | 16/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Memorandum of cash deposit | 1 property | 11/08/1997 | 16/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | Bg Bg PLC | Deed of covenant and indemnity | 1 property | 17/02/1997 | 16/12/2004 |
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Recent filings (1669 total)
capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figure
capital · SH04
2026-06-02
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-05-29
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2026-05-29
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-05-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-08
capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figure
capital · SH04
2026-04-22
capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figure
capital · SH04
2026-03-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-11
capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-date
capital · SH03
2026-02-23
capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-date
capital · SH03
2026-02-23
capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-date
capital · SH03
2026-02-23
capital-sale-or-transfer-treasury-shares-with-date-currency-capital-figure
capital · SH04
2026-02-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-02-04
capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-date
capital · SH03
2026-02-04