AAK BD FOODS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04170983 · ltd · incorporated 2001-03-01
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 25.1y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10890
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). 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 25.1y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.1 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 (55/100)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
20 officers (4 active, 20 linked, 13 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
148 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
85
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
3
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-09➖JÖRNLID STRAND, Anna Maria resigneddirector
- 2024-09-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-08➕CARNEY, Vivienne Jane appointeddirector
- 2024-05-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-05-02➕JÖRNLID STRAND, Anna Maria appointeddirector
- 2024-05-02➖KELLER, Hiske resigneddirector
- 2024-05-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-14➖CRIPPS, Paul Alexander resigneddirector
- 2023-09-14➕KELLER, Hiske appointeddirector
- 2023-09-14➖SCHOU, Jan Rene resigneddirector
- 2023-09-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-09➕NOAKES, Shaun Patrick appointeddirector
- 2021-12-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-04➖BARKER, Clive Stephen resigneddirector
- 2021-08-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-19➕BARKER, Clive Stephen appointeddirector
- 2020-02-19➖DAVIS, John Michael resigneddirector
- 2020-02-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-11-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-03-22➕TAYLOR, Damian Peter appointedsecretary
- 2019-03-22➕CRIPPS, Paul Alexander appointeddirector
- 2019-03-22➕DAVIS, John Michael appointeddirector
- 2019-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2019-02-27➕TAYLOR, Damian Peter appointeddirector
- 2019-02-27➖BARKER, Clive resigneddirector
- 2019-02-27➖DAVIS, John Michael resigneddirector
- 2019-02-27➕SCHOU, Jan Rene appointeddirector
- 2019-02-11➖RIX & KAY COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2016-02-16➕RIX & KAY COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-04-28➖SRC TAXATION CONSULTANCY LTD resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-04-28➖CROUCH, Stephen Russell resigneddirector
- 2014-02-01➖PELLING, Peter resigneddirector
- 2013-09-01➕CROUCH, Stephen Russell appointeddirector
- 2013-02-06➖DAVIS, John Michael resignedsecretary
- 2013-02-06➕SRC TAXATION CONSULTANCY LTD appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2010-03-02➖SRC TAXATION resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-03-01➕SRC TAXATION appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-07-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2001-04-24🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited T/a Alex Lawrie Factors
Showing most recent 50 of 59 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 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
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Aak Ab is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Aak Ab
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AAK BD FOODS LIMITED
This company · 04170983
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aak Ab Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 27/02/2019 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr John Michael Davisceased 27/02/2019· 25-50% shares
- Mr Clive Stephen Barkerceased 27/02/2019· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-03-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10890 — SIC 10890
Registered office
King George Dock
Kingston-Upon-Hull
North Humberside
HU9 5PX
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-10
Last: 2026-03-27
Officers (4 active · 16 resigned)
TAYLOR, Damian Peter→
Activesecretary · appointed 2019-03-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CARNEY, Vivienne Jane→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2024-05-08
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NOAKES, Shaun Patrick→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-12-09
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TAYLOR, Damian Peter→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2019-02-27
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DAVIS, John Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-03-04 · resigned 2013-02-06
BRIGHTON SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-03-01 · resigned 2001-03-05
RIX & KAY COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2016-02-16 · resigned 2019-02-11
SRC TAXATION→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-03-01 · resigned 2010-03-02
SRC TAXATION CONSULTANCY LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-02-06 · resigned 2014-04-28
BARKER, Clive Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2020-02-19 · resigned 2021-08-04
BARKER, Clive→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2001-03-04 · resigned 2019-02-27
CRIPPS, Paul Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2019-03-22 · resigned 2023-09-14
CROUCH, Stephen Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-09-01 · resigned 2014-04-28
DAVIS, John Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2019-03-22 · resigned 2020-02-19
DAVIS, John Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2001-03-04 · resigned 2019-02-27
JÖRNLID STRAND, Anna Maria→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2024-05-02 · resigned 2025-12-09
KELLER, Hiske→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2023-09-14 · resigned 2024-05-02
PELLING, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2001-03-04 · resigned 2014-02-01
SCHOU, Jan Rene→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2019-02-27 · resigned 2023-09-14
BRIGHTON DIRECTOR LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-03-01 · resigned 2001-03-05
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 19/07/2004 | 02/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited T/a Alex Lawrie Factors | All assets debenture | 1 property | 24/04/2001 | 02/03/2019 |
Recent filings (148 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-02-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-09-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-09-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-04-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-24