ACTIVINSTINCT LTD
🌳Matureactive
04478999 · ltd · incorporated 2002-07-05
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 47640SIC 47640
- 47789Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (other than commercial art galleries and opticians)
- 47910Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 58). 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 20.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 20.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 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, 4 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (4 active, 23 linked, 14 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
151 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review 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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (68 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-08📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-12-08📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-12-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-12-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-12-03📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-12-03⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-12-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-11-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-10-16➕PLATT, Dominic James appointeddirector
- 2023-10-03➖GREENHALGH, Neil James resigneddirector
- 2023-04-27📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-04-27📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-04-11➕CASEY, Theresa appointedsecretary
- 2023-04-10➖CASSIDY, Nirma resignedsecretary
- 2022-10-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-10-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-04📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-10-04📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-09-28➕SCHULTZ, Régis appointeddirector
- 2022-09-28➕CASSIDY, Nirma appointedsecretary
- 2022-09-28➖COWGILL, Peter Alan resigneddirector
- 2022-09-22➖MAWDSLEY, Siobhan resignedsecretary
- 2018-10-31➖SMALL, Brian Michael resigneddirector
- 2016-05-03➖MILLET, Judith Venetia resigneddirector
- 2016-05-03➖MILLET, Simon Jeffrey resigneddirector
- 2015-12-01➖THORNHILL, Michael Andrew resigneddirector
- 2015-11-27➖WILLIAMS, David Robert resigneddirector
- 2015-10-01➖BATCHELOR, Andrew John resignedsecretary
- 2015-10-01➕MAWDSLEY, Siobhan appointedsecretary
- 2015-02-10➖MILLET, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2014-09-24➕BATCHELOR, Andrew John appointedsecretary
- 2014-09-24➖BRISLEY, Jane Marie resignedsecretary
- 2014-06-01➕GREENHALGH, Neil James appointeddirector
- 2014-05-30➖BOWN, Barry Colin resigneddirector
- 2014-02-07➕OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2013-10-25➕BRISLEY, Jane Marie appointedsecretary
- 2013-10-25➖MILLET, Judith Venetia resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-25➕BOWN, Barry Colin appointeddirector
- 2013-10-25➕COWGILL, Peter Alan appointeddirector
- 2013-10-25➖MILLET, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2013-10-25➕SMALL, Brian Michael appointeddirector
- 2013-10-25➕WILLIAMS, David Robert appointeddirector
- 2013-10-25🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Jd Sports Fashion PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 68 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·2 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-12-08: legacy; 2025-12-03: legacy
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
Activinstinct Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Activinstinct Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ACTIVINSTINCT LTD
This company · 04478999
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Activinstinct Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-07-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46420 — Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Registered office
Edinburgh House Hollinsbrook Way
Pilsworth
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 8RR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-02-01
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-23
Last: 2026-05-09
Officers (4 active · 19 resigned)
Active
OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-02-07
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PLATT, Dominic James→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-10-16
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SCHULTZ, Régis→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2022-09-28
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BATCHELOR, Andrew John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-09-24 · resigned 2015-10-01
BRISLEY, Jane Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2014-09-24
CASSIDY, Nirma→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-09-28 · resigned 2023-04-10
MAWDSLEY, Siobhan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-10-01 · resigned 2022-09-22
MILLET, Judith Venetia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-07-12 · resigned 2013-10-25
TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-07-05 · resigned 2002-07-12
BOWN, Barry Colin→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2014-05-30
BUTTERWORTH, Gregory Jonathon→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-10-15 · resigned 2008-02-27
COWGILL, Peter Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2022-09-28
GOODMAN, Andrew Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-10-04 · resigned 2008-03-05
GREENHALGH, Neil James→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2014-06-01 · resigned 2023-10-03
MILLET, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-05-28 · resigned 2013-10-25
MILLET, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2008-06-27 · resigned 2015-02-10
MILLET, Judith Venetia→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-08-15 · resigned 2016-05-03
MILLET, Simon Jeffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2002-07-12 · resigned 2016-05-03
SMALL, Brian Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2018-10-31
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Jd Sports Fashion Jd Sports Fashion PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/10/2013 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/02/2011 | 31/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/05/2006 | 12/03/2011 |
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Recent filings (151 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-21
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-12-08
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-12-08
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-12-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-12-08
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-12-03
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-12-03
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-12-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-11-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-20