ARDONAGH CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03702575 · ltd · incorporated 1999-01-27
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 23.0y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒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: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 23.0y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 28/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
37 officers (5 active, 37 linked, 28 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
197 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
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (95 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-09➖DAVIS, Anna-Marie resigneddirector
- 2025-11-12📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-10➕PATEL, Hina appointeddirector
- 2025-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-01➖GOURIET, Geoffrey Costerton resigneddirector
- 2025-05-02📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2025-04-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-09➕MORRIS, Claire Rachel appointeddirector
- 2025-02-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-31➖MITCHLEY, Simon resigneddirector
- 2024-12-03➕QUINN, Niall appointeddirector
- 2024-12-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-15📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-07-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-06-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-05-22➕DAVIS, Anna-Marie appointeddirector
- 2024-04-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-28➖OBAYE, Lydia resigneddirector
- 2023-12-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-10-25➖CLARKE, Dean Leonard resigneddirector
- 2023-10-25➕MITCHLEY, Simon appointeddirector
- 2023-09-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-18➕MUNALULA, Pamela, Ms appointeddirector
- 2022-08-18➕OBAYE, Lydia appointeddirector
- 2022-08-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-27➖KUEH, Hsueh Wen resigneddirector
- 2022-05-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-09-10➕RIGDEN, Melissa appointeddirector
- 2021-09-10➖CLARKE, Dean resignedsecretary
- 2021-09-10➖BALL, Craig David resigneddirector
- 2021-09-10➕CLARKE, Dean Leonard appointeddirector
- 2021-09-10➖DONALDSON, Ian James resigneddirector
- 2021-09-10➕GOURIET, Geoffrey Costerton appointeddirector
- 2021-09-10➕KUEH, Hsueh Wen appointeddirector
- 2019-12-31➕DONALDSON, Ian James appointeddirector
- 2019-12-30➖DEAKIN, Janice resigneddirector
- 2019-12-30➖KENNEDY, Scott Stewart resigneddirector
- 2018-12-31➕CLARKE, Dean appointedsecretary
- 2018-12-31➖WILSON, Annabel Felicity resignedsecretary
- 2018-12-31➕BALL, Craig David appointeddirector
- 2018-12-31➕DEAKIN, Janice appointeddirector
- 2018-12-31➖HARDING, David Robert resigneddirector
- 2018-12-31➕KENNEDY, Scott Stewart appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 95 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +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
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: DAVIS, Anna-Marie resigned 2025-12-09; GOURIET, Geoffrey Costerton resigned 2025-08-01
Group structure
Ardonagh Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ardonagh Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARDONAGH CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED
This company · 03702575
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ardonagh Services Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 10/09/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Swinton (Holdings) Limitedceased 10/09/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| 3D PRINT FARM LTD→ 13057608 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
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| 50-60 STATION ROAD NOMINEE 1 LIMITED→ 12247946 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-01-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
2 Minster Court
Mincing Lane
London
EC3R 7PD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-28
Last: 2026-02-14
Officers (5 active · 32 resigned)
MORRIS, Claire Rachel→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2025-04-09
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MUNALULA, Pamela, Ms →
Activedirector · ~37y · appointed 2022-08-18
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Active
QUINN, Niall→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2024-12-03
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RIGDEN, Melissa→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-09-10
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CATTERALL, Sarah→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-02-03 · resigned 2003-05-13
CLARKE, Dean→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-12-31 · resigned 2021-09-10
DESRAY, Georges→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-05-31 · resigned 2014-07-08
HARGREAVES, Sally Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-12-10 · resigned 2012-05-31
HORROCKS, Judith→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-05-13 · resigned 2007-12-10
PLUMER, Christian Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-07-08 · resigned 2015-02-27
WILSON, Annabel Felicity→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-02-27 · resigned 2018-12-31
TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-01-27 · resigned 1999-02-03
BALL, Craig David→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-12-31 · resigned 2021-09-10
BARDET, Christophe Marie Fred→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2015-01-17
BELLRINGER, Charles Albert John→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2012-01-01
CATTERALL, Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1999-02-03 · resigned 2003-05-13
CATTERALL, Scot Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1999-02-03 · resigned 2003-05-13
CLARE, Anthony Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-12-10 · resigned 2012-01-01
CLARKE, Dean Leonard→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-09-10 · resigned 2023-10-25
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Scott Anthony Catterall and Sarah Catterall | Debenture | 1 property | 13/05/2003 | 01/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 13/05/2003 | 01/02/2008 |
Recent filings (197 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-31
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2025-11-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-08
second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP04AP01
2025-05-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-03
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2024-08-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-06-03
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-06-03