AMIQUS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03930954 · ltd · incorporated 2000-02-17
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: Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 63-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 63). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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 · 5 lenders · oldest 24.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
21 officers (3 active, 21 linked, 18 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
143 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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (70 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-01➖LEIGH, David Bernard resigneddirector
- 2024-10-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-06📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-10-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-10-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-06-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-06-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-06-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-20➕STUART, Gordon appointeddirector
- 2022-05-05➕BULL, Gordon Anthony appointeddirector
- 2022-05-05➖BLAIR, Rosaleen resigneddirector
- 2022-05-05➖LEACH, Steven John resigneddirector
- 2022-05-05➕LEIGH, David Bernard appointeddirector
- 2022-05-05➖WHITTAKER, Elizabeth Anne resigneddirector
- 2021-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-15📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2021-07-15📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2021-07-15📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2019-05-31➖BYRNES, Vanessa Ann Marie resigneddirector
- 2019-05-31➕LEACH, Steven John appointeddirector
- 2019-05-31➖TIMMINS, Richard Keith resigneddirector
- 2019-05-31➕WHITTAKER, Elizabeth Anne appointeddirector
- 2014-12-11➕RODGER, Matthew Charles appointeddirector
- 2014-12-11➕BYRNES, Vanessa Ann Marie appointeddirector
- 2014-12-11➖HEATH, David Michael resigneddirector
- 2013-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2013-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2013-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2013-05-17🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2011-09-06➖STUART, Gordon Mckenzie resigneddirector
- 2011-09-06➕TIMMINS, Richard Keith appointeddirector
- 2009-09-30🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-05-29➖SECRETARIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-07-14➕STUART, Gordon Mckenzie appointeddirector
- 2008-07-01➕HEATH, David Michael appointeddirector
- 2008-06-30➖ELLISON, Martin Edward resigneddirector
- 2008-02-21🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) the Security Agent
- 2007-12-05🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) (in Such Capacity, the Securityagent)
- 2006-09-28➕ELLISON, Martin Edward appointeddirector
- 2006-09-28➖MCINTOSH, Iain Peter resigneddirector
- 2005-10-01➖MCINTOSH, Iain Peter resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 70 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 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Alexander Mann Associates Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Alexander Mann Associates Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AMIQUS LIMITED
This company · 03930954
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexander Mann Associates Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/07/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-02-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC78300 — Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
Registered office
60 London Wall
2nd Floor
London
EC2M 5TQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-19
Last: 2026-02-05
Officers (3 active · 18 resigned)
BULL, Gordon Anthony→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2022-05-05
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RODGER, Matthew Charles→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2014-12-11
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STUART, Gordon→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2022-05-20
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MCINTOSH, Iain Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-09-20 · resigned 2005-10-01
ROSS-ROBERTS, Christopher Michael David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-02-17 · resigned 2004-09-21
SECRETARIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-10-01 · resigned 2009-05-29
BLAIR, Rosaleen→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2004-08-09 · resigned 2022-05-05
BYRNES, Vanessa Ann Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2014-12-11 · resigned 2019-05-31
CAAN, James→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2000-02-17 · resigned 2002-09-06
ELLISON, Martin Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2006-09-28 · resigned 2008-06-30
HEATH, David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2008-07-01 · resigned 2014-12-11
LEACH, Steven John→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-05-31 · resigned 2022-05-05
LEIGH, David Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2022-05-05 · resigned 2024-10-01
MCINTOSH, Iain Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-07-28 · resigned 2006-09-28
ROSS-ROBERTS, Christopher Michael David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-03-20 · resigned 2004-09-21
STUART, Gordon Mckenzie→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2008-07-14 · resigned 2011-09-06
TAYLOR, Darren→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2000-02-17 · resigned 2004-08-19
TAYLOR, Lynne→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2000-02-17 · resigned 2004-08-19
TIMMINS, Richard Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2011-09-06 · resigned 2019-05-31
WHITTAKER, Elizabeth Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-05-31 · resigned 2022-05-05
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/05/2013 | 21/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) the Security Agent | Amendment deed | 1 property | 21/02/2008 | 21/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) (in Such Capacity, the Securityagent) | Group debenture | 1 property | 05/12/2007 | 21/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 02/08/2005 | 30/09/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 30/11/2001 | 25/08/2005 |
Recent filings (143 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-04-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-08-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2022-10-06
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2022-10-06
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2022-10-06
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2022-10-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-06-24