CROWN NORTHCORP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03431892 · ltd · incorporated 1997-09-10
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Sector: Financial & insurance
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. 7 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
7 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 26.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
37 officers (2 active, 37 linked, 24 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
175 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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (107 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-21📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-05-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-05-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-11➖DAVIES, Wilfrid Mark Richard resigneddirector
- 2024-04-11📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-04-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-31➖WALKER, Peter Charles resigneddirector
- 2024-01-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-09📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-09-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-25📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-08-31➕BURDELL, Selina Lee appointeddirector
- 2023-08-31➕CLOAKE, Adrian Richard appointeddirector
- 2023-08-31➖LINK GROUP CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2023-08-31➕DAVIES, Wilfrid Mark Richard appointeddirector
- 2023-08-31➖LINK GROUP CORPORATE DIRECTOR LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2023-06-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-04-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-10➖WILCOX, Andrew Francis resigneddirector
- 2017-11-03➖CAPITA GROUP SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-11-03➕LINK GROUP CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-11-03➖CAPITA CORPORATE DIRECTOR LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2017-11-03➕LINK GROUP CORPORATE DIRECTOR LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2015-02-27➖CRYER, Charles Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2014-05-30➖WRIGHT, Jan resignedsecretary
- 2014-05-30➕CAPITA GROUP SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-05-30➖COTTON, Richard Robert resigneddirector
- 2014-05-30➕CRYER, Charles Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2014-05-30➖DOYLE, Andrew James resigneddirector
- 2014-05-30➖HARRISON, John resigneddirector
- 2014-05-30➖WALKER, Andrew Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2014-05-30➕WALKER, Peter Charles appointeddirector
- 2014-05-30➕WILCOX, Andrew Francis appointeddirector
- 2014-05-30➕CAPITA CORPORATE DIRECTOR LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2014-04-10🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2014-03-21🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-08-06➕WRIGHT, Jan appointedsecretary
- 2013-07-16➖CONNELLY, Kevyn Joseph resignedsecretary
- 2012-11-23➕WALKER, Andrew Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2012-11-20➖STOCLET, Eric Philippe Rene Max Julien resigneddirector
- 2010-11-29➕DOYLE, Andrew James appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 107 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
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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
Bcm Asset Services (Holdings) Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Bcm Asset Services (Holdings) Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CROWN NORTHCORP LIMITED
This company · 03431892
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bcm Asset Services (Holdings) Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 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
Incorporated1997-09-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64999 — Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Registered office
1st Floor, Crown House
Crown Street
Ipswich
IP1 3HS
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-11
Last: 2025-06-27
Officers (2 active · 35 resigned)
BURDELL, Selina Lee→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-08-31
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CLOAKE, Adrian Richard→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2023-08-31
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BROWN, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-10-17 · resigned 1999-08-18
CONNELLY, Kevyn Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-06 · resigned 2013-07-16
MCGREEVY, Kevin Dominic→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-09-25 · resigned 1997-10-17
POWELL TUCK, James Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-10-17 · resigned 1998-04-30
SCRIVENER, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-12-15 · resigned 2009-10-06
STEINBERG, Maren→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-07-26 · resigned 1999-12-15
WRIGHT, Jan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-08-06 · resigned 2014-05-30
CAPITA GROUP SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-05-30 · resigned 2017-11-03
LINK GROUP CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2017-11-03 · resigned 2023-08-31
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-09-10 · resigned 1997-09-25
BROWN, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1997-10-17 · resigned 1999-08-18
COTTON, Richard Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2010-02-01 · resigned 2014-05-30
CRYER, Charles Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2014-05-30 · resigned 2015-02-27
DAVIES, Wilfrid Mark Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2023-08-31 · resigned 2024-04-11
DIXON, Clarence→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2008-07-29
DOYLE, Andrew James→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2010-11-29 · resigned 2014-05-30
GREEN, Jeremy Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1997-10-17 · resigned 1998-04-30
HAGGERTY, Stephen William→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2009-05-01 · resigned 2010-01-31
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Fcwi Holdings Fcwi Holdings Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 20/11/2009 | 10/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Credit Suisse, London Branch | Debenture | 1 property | 31/07/2006 | 30/04/2008 | |
| satisfied | Kenmore Scandinavian (Security Trustee) Kenmore Scandinavian Limited (Security Trustee) | Deed of charge | 4 properties | 12/09/2003 | 29/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Bayerische Hypo-Und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft, Real Estate Scandinavia, Stockholm Branch | Pledge of intercompany debt | 1 property | 16/05/2003 | 29/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Bayerische Hypo-Und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft, Real Estate Scandinavia, Stockholm Branch | Share pledge | 1 property | 16/05/2003 | 29/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 14/09/2000 | 14/11/2002 | |
| satisfied | John Pyle / Kenneth Charles Owen | Tenancy agreement | 1 property | 17/03/2000 | 21/03/2014 |
Recent filings (175 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-25
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-07-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-07-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-07-30
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-30
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-05-21
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-05-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-12
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-04-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-31
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-11-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-25