E-FOODS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04631608 · ltd · incorporated 2003-01-08
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46170
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46180Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
- 46190Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
- 46390Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). 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
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 19.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (4 active, 19 linked, 14 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
136 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 (67 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-01➕DEMETRIOU, Axentis appointeddirector
- 2025-10-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-20➖ATKINS, Karl James resigneddirector
- 2025-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-01➖MIZEN, Paul resigneddirector
- 2023-06-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-31📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-08-31📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-08-31🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-08-31🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2022-08-24📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-07-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-07-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-06-30➕LEA, Jodi appointeddirector
- 2022-06-30➕MILLS, Robin Ronald appointeddirector
- 2022-06-30➕SHARPE, Gareth Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2022-06-30➖GILROY, Anita resignedsecretary
- 2022-06-30➕ATKINS, Karl James appointeddirector
- 2022-06-30➖FISHER, Alexander resigneddirector
- 2022-06-30➖GILROY, Anita Shirley resigneddirector
- 2022-06-30➖PITT, Kerry Louise resigneddirector
- 2022-05-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-28➕PITT, Kerry Louise appointeddirector
- 2020-10-08➖MCFALL, Stephen Peter resigneddirector
- 2020-09-10➕GILROY, Anita appointedsecretary
- 2020-09-10➕GILROY, Anita Shirley appointeddirector
- 2019-09-23🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-09-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-09-23🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2019-09-19➖NATION, Andrew Neil resigneddirector
- 2019-06-12🔒Charge registered #6Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2019-04-23🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance LTD
- 2019-01-10🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2017-07-25➖CLAYTON, Kriston Jason resignedsecretary
- 2017-07-25➖CLAYTON, Kriston Jason resigneddirector
- 2016-12-15➕FISHER, Alexander appointeddirector
- 2016-04-01➕MCFALL, Stephen Peter appointeddirector
- 2015-12-16➕CLAYTON, Kriston Jason appointeddirector
- 2015-12-16➕NATION, Andrew Neil appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 67 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 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 ·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
Ef Group Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ef Group Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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E-FOODS LIMITED
This company · 04631608
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ef Group Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 18/03/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Ef Limitedceased 18/03/2021· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-01-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46170 — SIC 46170
Registered office
Parklands Court 24 Parklands
Rubery
Birmingham
West Midlands
B45 9PZ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-29
Last: 2025-12-15
Officers (4 active · 15 resigned)
DEMETRIOU, Axentis→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2025-12-01
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MILLS, Robin Ronald→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-06-30
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SHARPE, Gareth Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-06-30
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CLAYTON, Kriston Jason→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-11-03 · resigned 2017-07-25
GILROY, Anita→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-09-10 · resigned 2022-06-30
AXIS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-12-31 · resigned 2006-11-02
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-01-08 · resigned 2003-01-13
ATKINS, Karl James→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2022-06-30 · resigned 2025-10-20
CLAYTON, Kriston Jason→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-12-16 · resigned 2017-07-25
CLAYTON, Kriston Jason→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2003-12-31 · resigned 2004-11-30
FISHER, Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2016-12-15 · resigned 2022-06-30
GILROY, Anita Shirley→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2020-09-10 · resigned 2022-06-30
MCFALL, Stephen Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2016-04-01 · resigned 2020-10-08
MIZEN, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-11-24 · resigned 2024-10-01
NATION, Andrew Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-12-16 · resigned 2019-09-19
PITT, Kerry Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2021-07-28 · resigned 2022-06-30
WILSON, Lisa Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2004-11-24 · resigned 2005-06-30
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-01-08 · resigned 2003-01-13
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 12/06/2019 | 31/08/2022 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance LTD | A registered charge | — | 23/04/2019 | 31/08/2022 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 16/12/2015 | 23/09/2019 | |
| satisfied | Hallam Country Fresh Foods Hallam Country Fresh Foods Limited | A registered charge | — | 16/12/2015 | 10/01/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed & floating charge | 1 property | 18/10/2011 | 23/09/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 04/01/2007 | 23/09/2019 |
Recent filings (136 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-07
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-05-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-06-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-22
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-08-31
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-08-31
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2022-08-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-07-12