COSTA EXPRESS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03145187 · ltd · incorporated 1996-01-11
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 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
8 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 28.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
35 officers (4 active, 35 linked, 25 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
239 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (103 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-23➕CAPON, Benjamin William James appointeddirector
- 2025-07-21📄second-filing-of-secretary-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP03
- 2025-07-10➕WERNER, Suzanne appointedsecretary
- 2025-07-01📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-11-29➖SAVJANI, Sunita resignedsecretary
- 2024-11-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-10-09➖CARLIN, Jane Louise resigneddirector
- 2024-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-10-20➖COOK, Adrian Ernest resigneddirector
- 2023-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-12📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2023-04-11➕SCHAILLEE, Philippe Dirk M. appointeddirector
- 2023-02-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-02-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-02-10➕CARLIN, Jane Louise appointeddirector
- 2023-02-09➖MARTIN, Scott resigneddirector
- 2023-02-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-31➖LAKE, Neil resigneddirector
- 2023-01-10📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-02➖WILLAN, Richard Charles, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2022-01-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-01-06➕COOK, Adrian Ernest appointeddirector
- 2021-10-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-27📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-05-14➖FAIRHURST, Russell William resignedsecretary
- 2021-04-23➕SAVJANI, Sunita appointedsecretary
- 2021-03-19➕LAKE, Neil appointeddirector
- 2021-03-19➕WILLAN, Richard Charles, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2020-08-31➖HIGHFIELD, Sarah Louise resigneddirector
- 2018-11-27➖LOWRY, Daren Clive resignedsecretary
- 2018-01-25➕ORRIN, Nicholas Clive appointeddirector
- 2017-04-30➖MCGOWAN, Murray Henry resigneddirector
- 2015-05-31➕HIGHFIELD, Sarah Louise appointeddirector
- 2015-05-11➕LOWRY, Daren Clive appointedsecretary
- 2015-05-11➕MCGOWAN, Murray Henry appointeddirector
- 2015-05-11➖SLATER, Kenneth James resigneddirector
- 2014-03-03➖PRICE, Matthew John resigneddirector
- 2012-07-19➖DERKACH, John resigneddirector
- 2012-03-15➕SLATER, Kenneth James appointeddirector
- 2011-05-03➖VARDIGANS, Simon Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2011-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2011-03-01➕FAIRHURST, Russell William appointedsecretary
- 2011-03-01➖VARDIGANS, Simon Geoffrey resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 103 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 60 — 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 60. Early succession window.
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.
Group structure
Costa Express Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Costa Express Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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COSTA EXPRESS LIMITED
This company · 03145187
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Costa Express Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-01-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
3 Knaves Beech Business Centre Davies Way
Loudwater
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP10 9QR
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-14
Last: 2026-03-31
Officers (4 active · 31 resigned)
Active
CAPON, Benjamin William James→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2025-07-23
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ORRIN, Nicholas Clive→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-01-25
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SCHAILLEE, Philippe Dirk M.→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-04-11
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DAWES, Martyn Jason→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-03-29 · resigned 2000-10-24
FAIRHURST, Russell William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2021-05-14
HALE, Vivien Joan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-10-24 · resigned 2007-03-05
KHURMI, Sunita→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-02-05 · resigned 1999-04-30
LOWRY, Daren Clive→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-05-11 · resigned 2018-11-27
SAVJANI, Sunita→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-04-23 · resigned 2024-11-29
VARDIGANS, Simon Geoffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-03-05 · resigned 2011-03-01
ASHCROFT CAMERON SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-01-11 · resigned 1996-03-07
CARLIN, Jane Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-02-10 · resigned 2024-10-09
CONBOY, Philip Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2011-03-01
COOK, Adrian Ernest→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2022-01-06 · resigned 2023-10-20
DAWES, Martyn Jason→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 1996-03-06 · resigned 2008-03-31
DERKACH, John→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2012-07-19
GRANGER, Colin James→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2011-03-01
HALE, Vivien Joan→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2000-06-26 · resigned 2007-03-02
HARRIS, Derek William→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1999-03-26 · resigned 2008-03-31
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Group debenture | 1 property | 31/03/2008 | 18/03/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 20/03/2006 | 12/09/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited (The Security Holder) | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 04/11/2005 | 12/09/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/08/2002 | 12/02/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 27/06/2000 | 17/03/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 28/01/1999 | 17/03/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/07/1997 | 15/10/1999 | |
| satisfied | Kellock Kellock Limited | Debenture | 4 properties | 25/06/1997 | 23/03/1999 |
Recent filings (239 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-25
second-filing-of-secretary-appointment-with-name
officers · RP04AP03
2025-07-21
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-07-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-29
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-11-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-11-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-05-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-04-13
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2023-04-12