APPLIED THERMAL CONTROL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03079409 · ltd · incorporated 1995-07-13
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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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 28250
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 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 · 7 lenders · oldest 30.8y
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 30.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 53/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
16 officers (3 active, 16 linked, 12 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
169 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
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 3 officers
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (69 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-15➕ROLFE, Ashley William appointeddirector
- 2026-05-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-14➖PONIATOWSKI, Robert Tadeusz resigneddirector
- 2026-05-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-20➖WATSON, Ryan John resigneddirector
- 2025-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-27🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-10-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-24📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-10-24📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-10-24📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-11-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-11📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-11-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-11-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-01-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-19➖CREEDON, Michael John resignedsecretary
- 2024-01-19➖CREEDON, Michael John resigneddirector
- 2023-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-06📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-12-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-12-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-10-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-29➕BROWN, Stephen Mark appointeddirector
- 2022-11-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-21➖ABELL, Jonathan Paul resigneddirector
- 2022-08-17➕SHARMA, Amitabh appointeddirector
- 2022-04-29➕WATSON, Ryan John appointeddirector
- 2021-11-01🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-11-29🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-01-07➕ABELL, Jonathan Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2018-04-03🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2018-01-01➖ABRAMSON, Anthony Ian Joseph resigneddirector
- 2018-01-01➖WALLS, John Michael resigneddirector
- 2017-08-23➖ABRAMSON, Anthony Ian Joseph resignedsecretary
- 2017-08-23➕CREEDON, Michael John appointedsecretary
- 2017-08-23➕CREEDON, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2017-08-23🔒Charge registered #7Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2017-08-21🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2017-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2010-04-08🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2010-04-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2009-01-15➕PONIATOWSKI, Robert Tadeusz appointeddirector
- 2008-04-16🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2008-04-09🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-01-04➖WILLIAMS, Anthony John, Dr resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 69 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
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: PONIATOWSKI, Robert Tadeusz resigned 2026-05-14; WATSON, Ryan John resigned 2026-03-20
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Sdi Group Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Sdi Group Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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APPLIED THERMAL CONTROL LIMITED
This company · 03079409
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sdi Group Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 23/08/2017 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr John Michael Wallsceased 23/08/2017· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting
- Mr Anthony Ian Joseph Abramsonceased 23/08/2017· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Robert Tadeusz Poniatowskiceased 23/08/2017· 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
Incorporated1995-07-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC28250 — SIC 28250
Registered office
Beacon House
Nuffield Road
Cambridge
CB4 1TF
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-14
Last: 2025-12-31
Officers (3 active · 13 resigned)
BROWN, Stephen Mark→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2023-09-29
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ROLFE, Ashley William→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2026-05-15
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SHARMA, Amitabh→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-08-17
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ABRAMSON, Anthony Ian Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-07-13 · resigned 2017-08-23
CREEDON, Michael John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-08-23 · resigned 2024-01-19
FNCS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-07-13 · resigned 1995-07-13
ABELL, Jonathan Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2019-01-07 · resigned 2022-09-21
ABRAMSON, Anthony Ian Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1995-07-13 · resigned 2018-01-01
CREEDON, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2017-08-23 · resigned 2024-01-19
PONIATOWSKI, Robert Tadeusz→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2009-01-15 · resigned 2026-05-14
STENHOUSE, James Thornton→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1995-08-08 · resigned 2000-03-14
WALLS, John Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1995-07-13 · resigned 2018-01-01
WATSON, Ryan John→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2022-04-29 · resigned 2026-03-20
WHITE, Norman Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1995-07-13 · resigned 2007-06-29
WILLIAMS, Anthony John, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2007-10-01 · resigned 2008-01-04
FNCS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-07-13 · resigned 1995-07-13
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
4
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 01/11/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/04/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 23/08/2017 | 04/04/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 16/04/2008 | 13/07/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 02/11/2007 | 21/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 22/12/2006 | 08/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/12/2004 | 08/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 08/08/1995 | 09/04/2008 | |
| satisfied | 3I Group 3I Group PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/08/1995 | 20/11/2004 |
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Recent filings (169 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-05
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-10-24
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-10-24
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-10-24
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-10-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-11-11
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-11-11
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-11-11
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-11-11
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-01-29