CAIN'S AMUSEMENTS LIMITED
📉Decliningactive
04786731 · ltd · incorporated 2003-06-04
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
Opportunity decay
drifting distress · 6-months
Drifting toward distress — expect more negotiability in 3–6 months, but also more friction.
- · Lifecycle stage drifting downward
- · Currently "declining"
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Dec 2024
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Gambling and betting activities
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 93290Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
Investor take
PursueLeverage-led grower with a 70-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 70). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 12 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (57/100).
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Refinance opportunity
16 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 23.1y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (77/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
16 charges (16/16 with lender, 16/16 with type)
90
Directors & officers
5 officers (4 active, 5 linked, 3 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
3 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
101 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
🔒Estimated company valuation
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Profitable
Profit before tax £338,638
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | £338.6k | £1.75M |
| Average employees | 87 | 9300 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →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 (55 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-10-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-22🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2024-10-22🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2024-10-17🔒Charge registered #14Lender: D a Phillips & Co LTD
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-26📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-26🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2023-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-07-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-07-27📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2023-07-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-07-27📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-07-27📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-07-27📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-07-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-11-30🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Barclays Security Trustee Limited
- 2022-11-30🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Barclays Security Trustee Limited
- 2022-11-30🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Barclays Security Trustee Limited
- 2021-04-09🔒Charge registered #10Lender: The Kent County Council
- 2020-09-17🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2020-08-20🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2020-08-20🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2016-05-25🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2016-05-23🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Sme Asset Finance Limited
- 2011-01-04🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Da Phillips & Co LTD David Cain Francesca Cain Rosanne Cain and Tracy Cain
- 2010-11-12🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2008-03-10🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2008-01-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-12-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2003-07-01🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2003-06-04🏢Company incorporatedAs CAIN'S AMUSEMENTS LIMITED
- 2003-06-04➕CAIN, Rosanne appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 55 events
Owner dependency
98/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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 "CAIN" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 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 · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miss Rosanne Cain Individual · British · DOB 04/1965 · age 61 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
Mr David Cain Individual · British · DOB 01/1956 · age 70 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
Miss Frances Cain Individual · British · DOB 05/1960 · age 66 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% 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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Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-06-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC92000 — Gambling and betting activities
Registered office
2nd Floor 32-33 Watling Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2AN
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-18
Last: 2026-06-04
Officers (4 active · 1 resigned)
Active
Active
CAIN, Frances→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2003-06-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CAIN, Rosanne→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2003-06-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-06-04 · resigned 2003-06-04
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Mortgages & charges
16
Total charges
6
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:16 of 16 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | D a Phillips & Co / David Cain / Tracey Cain / Rosanne Cain D a Phillips & Co LTD / David Cain / Tracey Cain / Rosanne Cain | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/10/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Security Trustee Limited | A registered charge | 4 properties | 30/11/2022 | 24/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Security Trustee Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/11/2022 | 24/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Security Trustee Limited | A registered charge | 3 properties | 30/11/2022 | 24/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | The Kent County Council | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/04/2021 | 26/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 20/08/2020 | 24/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/08/2020 | 17/09/2020 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/05/2016 | 24/10/2024 | |
| outstanding | Sme Asset Finance Sme Asset Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 23/05/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Da Phillips & Co David Cain Francesca Cain Rosanne Cain and Tracy Cain Da Phillips & Co LTD David Cain Francesca Cain Rosanne Cain and Tracy Cain | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 04/01/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 12/11/2010 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/03/2008 | 24/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/12/2007 | 24/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 01/07/2003 | 19/01/2008 |
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Recent filings (101 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-06-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-23
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-23
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-21