ARORA DEVELOPMENTS LTD

🌳Matureactive
03770532 · ltd · incorporated 1999-05-13
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
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 68). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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

7 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 25.3y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 25.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (4 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
120 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 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
  • • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (45 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-01-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-12-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2023-12-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  4. 2023-06-05
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2022-12-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  6. 2021-11-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  7. 2021-01-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  8. 2019-12-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  9. 2018-12-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  10. 2018-10-02
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  11. 2018-04-17
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
    accounts · AA01
  12. 2018-03-22
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  13. 2018-03-22
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  14. 2018-02-26
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  15. 2018-02-26
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  16. 2018-02-26
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    Charge satisfied #7
  17. 2018-02-26
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    Charge satisfied #6
  18. 2018-01-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2017-11-30
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    ARORA, Sanjay appointed
    director
  20. 2017-11-30
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    MORRIS, Guy Christopher Ronald resigned
    director
  21. 2015-03-26
    ➕
    ARORA, Surinder appointed
    secretary
  22. 2015-03-26
    ➖
    ARORA, Subash Chander resigned
    secretary
  23. 2015-03-26
    ➖
    ARORA, Subash Chander resigned
    director
  24. 2014-06-30
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  25. 2006-03-10
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    Charge satisfied #5
  26. 2006-03-10
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    Charge satisfied #4
  27. 2006-03-10
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    Charge satisfied #3
  28. 2006-03-10
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    Charge satisfied #2
  29. 2006-03-10
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    Charge satisfied #1
  30. 2006-01-31
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Trustee and Agent for the Secured Finance Parties
  31. 2005-12-22
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
  32. 2005-07-14
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
  33. 2005-07-06
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
  34. 2005-04-21
    ➕
    MORRIS, Guy Christopher Ronald appointed
    director
  35. 2002-10-01
    ➕
    ARORA, Sunita appointed
    director
  36. 2002-10-01
    ➕
    ARORA, Subash Chander appointed
    director
  37. 2001-03-07
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
  38. 2001-03-07
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Facility Agent and Security Trustee)
  39. 1999-05-13
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    Company incorporated
    As ARORA DEVELOPMENTS LTD
  40. 1999-05-13
    ➕
    ARORA, Surinder appointed
    director
  41. 1999-05-13
    ➕
    ARORA, Subash Chander appointed
    secretary
  42. 1999-05-13
    ➕
    FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  43. 1999-05-13
    ➖
    FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  44. 1999-05-13
    ➕
    FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD appointed
    corporate-nominee-director
  45. 1999-05-13
    ➖
    FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD resigned
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

98/100
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
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "ARORA" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

80/100
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 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 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

Arora Hotels Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Arora Hotels Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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ARORA DEVELOPMENTS LTD
This company · 03770532

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
Arora Hotels Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1999-05-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

World Business Centre 2
Newall Road
Hounslow
TW6 2SF
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-27
Last: 2026-05-13

Officers (4 active · 5 resigned)

ARORA, Surinder→
secretary · appointed 2015-03-26
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Active
ARORA, Sanjay→
director · ~37y · appointed 2017-11-30
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Active
ARORA, Sunita→
director · ~62y · appointed 2002-10-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ARORA, Surinder→
director · ~68y · appointed 1999-05-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ARORA, Subash Chander→
secretary · appointed 1999-05-13 · resigned 2015-03-26
Resigned
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-05-13 · resigned 1999-05-13
Resigned
ARORA, Subash Chander→
director · ~77y · appointed 2002-10-01 · resigned 2015-03-26
Resigned
MORRIS, Guy Christopher Ronald→
director · ~69y · appointed 2005-04-21 · resigned 2017-11-30
Resigned
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-05-13 · resigned 1999-05-13
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
A registered charge2 properties30/06/201426/02/2018
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Trustee and Agent for the Secured Finance Parties
Guarantee & debenture3 properties31/01/200626/02/2018
satisfied
Aib Group (UK) (as Security Trustee)
Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
Debenture1 property22/12/200510/03/2006
satisfied
Aib Group (UK) (as Security Trustee)
Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
Debenture1 property14/07/200510/03/2006
satisfied
Aib Group (UK) (as Security Trustee)
Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
Debenture1 property06/07/200510/03/2006
satisfied
Aib Group (UK) (as Security Trustee)
Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Security Trustee)
Assignment and charge1 property07/03/200110/03/2006
satisfied
Aib Group (UK) (as Facility Agent and Security Trustee)
Aib Group (UK) PLC (as Facility Agent and Security Trustee)
Debenture1 property07/03/200110/03/2006

Recent filings (120 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-12-01
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-06-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-12-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-11-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-01-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2019-12-19