ADP DIAMOND CUTTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04916909 · ltd · incorporated 2003-09-30
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46620
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46630SIC 46630
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 58). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 22.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 43/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
105 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-31➖MURRAY, David Ronald resigneddirector
- 2025-08-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-27📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-04-07📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-04-07📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-01-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-01-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-11-05📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2024-11-05📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2024-09-30➕HUSSAIN, Natasha appointedsecretary
- 2024-09-30📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-09-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-07-23📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-07-09📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-07-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-07-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-07-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-07-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-09📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-07-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-28➕ROGERS, David Andrew appointeddirector
- 2024-06-28➕SKINNER, Andrew Michael appointeddirector
- 2024-06-28➖MURRAY, David Ronald resignedsecretary
- 2024-06-28➖BULL, Paul Leslie resigneddirector
- 2024-06-28➖WEST, Antony David resigneddirector
- 2024-04-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2024-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-01-22🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2009-10-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2004-09-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
- 2004-01-06🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2003-10-29➕MURRAY, David Ronald appointeddirector
- 2003-10-02➕MURRAY, David Ronald appointedsecretary
- 2003-10-02➖L & A SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-10-02➕BULL, Paul Leslie appointeddirector
- 2003-10-02➕WEST, Antony David appointeddirector
- 2003-10-02➖L & A REGISTRARS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2003-09-30🏢Company incorporatedAs ADP DIAMOND CUTTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- 2003-09-30➕L & A SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-09-30➕L & A REGISTRARS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
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 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.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Dormole Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Dormole Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ADP DIAMOND CUTTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
This company · 04916909
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dormole Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/03/2025 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Galleon Investments (Dartford) Limitedceased 31/03/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Paul Leslie Bullceased 28/06/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- David Ronald Murrayceased 28/06/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Antony David Westceased 28/06/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-09-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46620 — SIC 46620
Registered office
Long Reach Galleon Boulevard
Crossways Business Park
Dartford
DA2 6QE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-16
Last: 2025-10-02
Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)
Active
ROGERS, David Andrew→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2024-06-28
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SKINNER, Andrew Michael→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2024-06-28
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MURRAY, David Ronald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-10-02 · resigned 2024-06-28
L & A SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-09-30 · resigned 2003-10-02
BULL, Paul Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2003-10-02 · resigned 2024-06-28
MURRAY, David Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2003-10-29 · resigned 2026-03-31
WEST, Antony David→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2003-10-02 · resigned 2024-06-28
L & A REGISTRARS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-09-30 · resigned 2003-10-02
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/01/2024 | 05/04/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal assignment | 1 property | 22/10/2009 | 05/04/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited | Fixed charge on purchased debts which fail to vest | 1 property | 29/09/2004 | 05/04/2024 | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/01/2004 | — |
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Recent filings (105 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-08-27
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-08-27
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-04-07
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-04-07
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-01-13
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-01-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-05
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2024-11-05
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2024-11-05
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-09-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-09-30
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-07-23
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-07-09