AKZO NOBEL COATINGS (BLD) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
04999211 · ltd · incorporated 2003-12-18
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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Net worth
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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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 · 3 lenders · oldest 18.8y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 18.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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, 1 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
15 officers (3 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
107 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
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
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-12-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-10-28
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  3. 2025-10-24
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    MINTO, Adam appointed
    director
  4. 2024-10-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-05-22
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    SIMPSON, Richard appointed
    director
  6. 2024-05-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2024-05-22
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2024-05-07
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    SMALLEY, Michael resigned
    director
  9. 2024-02-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  10. 2022-12-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2021-07-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-01-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2019-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2018-08-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2018-05-31
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    CARTER, Lynette Jean Cherryl resigned
    secretary
  16. 2018-05-31
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  17. 2018-03-15
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  18. 2017-12-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  19. 2017-09-26
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    accounts · AA01
  20. 2017-05-18
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  21. 2017-05-11
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    CARTER, Lynette Jean Cherryl appointed
    secretary
  22. 2017-05-11
    ➖
    O H SECRETARIAT LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  23. 2015-04-22
    ➕
    RAY, Stephen Bruce appointed
    director
  24. 2015-04-22
    ➖
    TURNER, David Allan, Mr. resigned
    director
  25. 2015-02-25
    ➖
    O H DIRECTOR LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  26. 2011-07-06
    ➖
    SHANNON, Julie Ann Maria resigned
    director
  27. 2011-07-06
    ➕
    TURNER, David Allan, Mr. appointed
    director
  28. 2011-03-10
    ➖
    BOLLAND, Christopher resigned
    director
  29. 2011-03-10
    ➕
    SMALLEY, Michael appointed
    director
  30. 2009-03-27
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee Limited (the "Trustee")
  31. 2009-03-27
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee Limited (the "Trustee")
  32. 2009-03-27
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee Limited as Trustee for the Scheme
  33. 2008-04-18
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    NICHOLS, Keith resigned
    director
  34. 2008-04-18
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    SHANNON, Julie Ann Maria appointed
    director
  35. 2007-09-03
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Anders Bjarnehall, Russell Deane, Barrie Miller, Ian Murray, Kees Van Zuijlen, Tanjaosmond-Clarke, John Steen, Richard Waterbury, Keith Chambers, Jon Dixon, Martin Potter and Alison Schreiber and the Law Debenture Pension Trustcorporation P.L.C. (Together the Trustees) In
  36. 2007-09-03
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Anders Bjarnehall, Russell Deane, Barrie Miller, Ian Murray, Kees Van Zuijlen, Tanjaosmond-Clarke, John Steen, Richard Waterbury, Keith Chambers, Jon Dixon, Martin Potter and Alison Schreiber and the Law Debenture Pension Trustcorporation P.L.C. (Together the Trustees) In
  37. 2007-09-03
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Anders Bjarnehall, Russell Deane, Barrie Miller, Ian Murray, Kees Van Zuijlen, Tanjaosmond-Clarke, John Steen, Richard Waterbury, Keith Chambers, Jon Dixon, Martin Potter and Alison Schreiber and the Law Debenture Pension Trustcorporation P.L.C. (Together the Trustees) In
  38. 2007-06-29
    ➖
    BENTVELZEN, Theodorus Johannes resigned
    director
  39. 2007-06-29
    ➕
    BOLLAND, Christopher appointed
    director
  40. 2007-06-29
    ➕
    NICHOLS, Keith appointed
    director
  41. 2007-06-29
    ➖
    POTTER, Martin John resigned
    director
  42. 2007-05-04
    ➖
    CLARK, Michael Stanley resigned
    director
  43. 2005-05-26
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    MILLER, Russell Hugh resigned
    director
  44. 2005-05-26
    ➕
    O H DIRECTOR LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  45. 2004-08-02
    ➕
    BENTVELZEN, Theodorus Johannes appointed
    director
  46. 2004-01-08
    ➕
    POTTER, Martin John appointed
    director
  47. 2003-12-18
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    Company incorporated
    As AKZO NOBEL COATINGS (BLD) LIMITED
  48. 2003-12-18
    ➕
    O H SECRETARIAT LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  49. 2003-12-18
    ➕
    CLARK, Michael Stanley appointed
    director
  50. 2003-12-18
    ➕
    MILLER, Russell Hugh appointed
    director

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

55/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 low
6 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Group structure

Akzo Nobel N.V. is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Akzo Nobel N.V.
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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AKZO NOBEL COATINGS (BLD) LIMITED
This company · 04999211

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-12-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

The Akzonobel Building
Wexham Road
Slough
SL2 5DS
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-26
Last: 2026-02-12

Officers (3 active · 12 resigned)

MINTO, Adam→
director · ~40y · appointed 2025-10-24
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Active
RAY, Stephen Bruce→
director · ~64y · appointed 2015-04-22
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Active
SIMPSON, Richard→
director · ~40y · appointed 2024-05-22
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Active
CARTER, Lynette Jean Cherryl→
secretary · appointed 2017-05-11 · resigned 2018-05-31
Resigned
O H SECRETARIAT LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2003-12-18 · resigned 2017-05-11
Resigned
BENTVELZEN, Theodorus Johannes→
director · ~68y · appointed 2004-08-02 · resigned 2007-06-29
Resigned
BOLLAND, Christopher→
director · ~71y · appointed 2007-06-29 · resigned 2011-03-10
Resigned
CLARK, Michael Stanley→
director · ~79y · appointed 2003-12-18 · resigned 2007-05-04
Resigned
MILLER, Russell Hugh→
director · ~81y · appointed 2003-12-18 · resigned 2005-05-26
Resigned
NICHOLS, Keith→
director · ~66y · appointed 2007-06-29 · resigned 2008-04-18
Resigned
POTTER, Martin John→
director · ~70y · appointed 2004-01-08 · resigned 2007-06-29
Resigned
SHANNON, Julie Ann Maria→
director · ~69y · appointed 2008-04-18 · resigned 2011-07-06
Resigned
SMALLEY, Michael→
director · ~68y · appointed 2011-03-10 · resigned 2024-05-07
Resigned
TURNER, David Allan, Mr.→
director · ~55y · appointed 2011-07-06 · resigned 2015-04-22
Resigned
O H DIRECTOR LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2005-05-26 · resigned 2015-02-25
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
6
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee (the "Trustee")
Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee Limited (the "Trustee")
Master custody agreement1 property27/03/2009—
outstanding
Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee (the "Trustee")
Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee Limited (the "Trustee")
Deed of undertaking1 property27/03/2009—
outstanding
Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee as Trustee for the Scheme
Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Trustee Limited as Trustee for the Scheme
Security agreement1 property27/03/2009—
outstanding
Anders Bjarnehall, Russell Deane, Barrie Miller, Ian Murray, Kees Van Zuijlen, Tanjaosmond-Clarke, John Steen, Richard Waterbury, Keith Chambers, Jon Dixon, Martin Potter and Alison Schreiber and the Law Debenture Pension Trustcorporation P.L.C. (Together the Trustees) In / Each Case as Trustees of the Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Scheme
Master custody agreement1 property03/09/2007—
outstanding
Anders Bjarnehall, Russell Deane, Barrie Miller, Ian Murray, Kees Van Zuijlen, Tanjaosmond-Clarke, John Steen, Richard Waterbury, Keith Chambers, Jon Dixon, Martin Potter and Alison Schreiber and the Law Debenture Pension Trustcorporation P.L.C. (Together the Trustees) In / Each Case as Trustees of the Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Scheme
Deed of undertaking1 property03/09/2007—
outstanding
Anders Bjarnehall, Russell Deane, Barrie Miller, Ian Murray, Kees Van Zuijlen, Tanjaosmond-Clarke, John Steen, Richard Waterbury, Keith Chambers, Jon Dixon, Martin Potter and Alison Schreiber and the Law Debenture Pension Trustcorporation P.L.C. (Together the Trustees) In / Each Case as Trustees of the Akzo Nobel (Cps) Pension Scheme
Security agreement2 properties03/09/2007—
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Recent filings (107 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-10-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-02-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-12-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-07-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-03-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-01-07