PIAS HOLDING (UK) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03592210 · ltd · incorporated 1998-06-29
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Artistic creation
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 66-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (83/100, director aged 66). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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

5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 24.8y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 24.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (3 active, 10 linked, 6 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
109 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
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 address
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-01
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  2. 2025-10-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2025-09-08
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
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  4. 2025-09-08
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    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  5. 2025-01-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2024-11-25
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  7. 2024-11-25
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  8. 2024-11-25
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  9. 2024-11-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2024-10-28
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    LAMBOT, Michel Joseph resigned
    director
  11. 2023-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2023-09-14
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  13. 2023-09-14
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  14. 2023-09-14
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  15. 2023-09-14
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    Charge satisfied #3
  16. 2023-09-14
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    Charge satisfied #2
  17. 2023-09-14
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    Charge satisfied #1
  18. 2023-09-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2022-11-01
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  20. 2022-07-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  21. 2022-01-13
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  22. 2022-01-13
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  23. 2021-09-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2021-06-16
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  25. 2021-05-18
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Universal International Music B.V.
  26. 2021-05-18
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Universal International Music B.V.
  27. 2017-05-24
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Coutts & Company
  28. 2017-05-24
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Coutts & Company
  29. 2010-04-01
    ➕
    HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce appointed
    secretary
  30. 2010-04-01
    ➖
    SAUSSUS, Philippe resigned
    secretary
  31. 2010-04-01
    ➖
    SAUSSUS, Philippe resigned
    director
  32. 2002-01-31
    ➖
    HENEGHAN, Michael resigned
    director
  33. 2001-09-04
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Fortis Bank Sa-Nv
  34. 2000-09-06
    ➕
    HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce appointed
    director
  35. 2000-09-06
    ➕
    HENEGHAN, Michael appointed
    director
  36. 2000-02-09
    ➕
    SAUSSUS, Philippe appointed
    secretary
  37. 2000-02-09
    ➖
    HAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  38. 2000-02-01
    ➖
    CHADWICK, Michael resigned
    director
  39. 1998-06-29
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    Company incorporated
    As PIAS HOLDING (UK) LIMITED
  40. 1998-06-29
    ➕
    GATES, Kenneth Bruno appointed
    director
  41. 1998-06-29
    ➕
    HAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  42. 1998-06-29
    ➕
    CHADWICK, Michael appointed
    director
  43. 1998-06-29
    ➕
    LAMBOT, Michel Joseph appointed
    director
  44. 1998-06-29
    ➕
    SAUSSUS, Philippe appointed
    director
  45. 1998-06-29
    ➕
    HAL DIRECTORS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  46. 1998-06-29
    ➖
    HAL DIRECTORS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 28 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 28 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Pias Group Srl is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Pias Group Srl
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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PIAS HOLDING (UK) LIMITED
This company · 03592210

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Pias Group Srl
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares08/09/2025
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Universal Music Group N.V.ceased 08/09/2025· 75-100% shares
  • Mr Kenneth Bruno Gatesceased 28/10/2024· 25-50% shares
  • Mr Michel Joseph Lambotceased 28/10/2024· 25-50% shares
  • Mr Kenneth Bruno Gatesceased 06/04/2016· significant influence

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-06-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC90030 — Artistic creation

Registered office

Lloyds Wharf
2 Mill Street
London
SE1 2BD
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-27
Last: 2025-12-13

Officers (3 active · 7 resigned)

HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce→
secretary · appointed 2010-04-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
GATES, Kenneth Bruno→
director · ~63y · appointed 1998-06-29
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HARTLEY, Nicholas Bruce→
director · ~66y · appointed 2000-09-06
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SAUSSUS, Philippe→
secretary · appointed 2000-02-09 · resigned 2010-04-01
Resigned
HAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1998-06-29 · resigned 2000-02-09
Resigned
CHADWICK, Michael→
director · ~73y · appointed 1998-06-29 · resigned 2000-02-01
Resigned
HENEGHAN, Michael→
director · ~72y · appointed 2000-09-06 · resigned 2002-01-31
Resigned
LAMBOT, Michel Joseph→
director · ~66y · appointed 1998-06-29 · resigned 2024-10-28
Resigned
SAUSSUS, Philippe→
director · ~65y · appointed 1998-06-29 · resigned 2010-04-01
Resigned
HAL DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 1998-06-29 · resigned 1998-06-29
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Universal International Music B.V.
A registered charge1 property18/05/2021—
outstanding
Universal International Music B.V.
A registered charge1 property18/05/2021—
satisfied
NatWest Group
Coutts & Company
A registered charge2 properties24/05/201714/09/2023
satisfied
NatWest Group
Coutts & Company
A registered charge1 property24/05/201714/09/2023
satisfied
Fortis Bank Sa-Nv
Third party legal charge1 property04/09/200114/09/2023
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Recent filings (109 total)

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-04-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-09
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-09-08
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-09-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-23
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-11-25
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-11-25
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-11-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-09-14
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-09-14