CLPE ROC - 4A LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05188258 · ltd · incorporated 2004-07-23
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
80/100
Exceptional
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 61-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 80/100 (exceptional), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 61). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 20.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 20.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (4 active, 22 linked, 14 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
30 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
146 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
80/100Exceptional
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Strong composite across quality, acquirability, and risk. High-priority target — progress to serious diligence.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
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
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (73 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-07➕THOMPSON, Benjamin Charles appointeddirector
- 2026-04-07➖FELLOWS, Edward William resigneddirector
- 2026-03-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-03-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-03-16📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-03-16📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-04-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-03-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-03-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-03-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-03-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-11📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-03-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-03-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-01-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-24➕BULLARD, Michael John, Dr appointeddirector
- 2023-01-24➖SETCHELL, Matthew George resigneddirector
- 2023-01-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-24📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-01-24📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-01-24📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-12-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-12-12➕FELLOWS, Edward William appointeddirector
- 2022-12-12➖LATHAM, Paul Stephen resigneddirector
- 2022-07-01🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2018-11-15➕OCTOPUS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2018-11-15➖LUDLOW, Sharna resignedsecretary
- 2018-07-05🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2018-02-19➖BANERJEE, Kamalika Ria resignedsecretary
- 2017-10-30➕BANERJEE, Kamalika Ria appointedsecretary
- 2017-08-15➕LATHAM, Paul Stephen appointeddirector
- 2016-10-06➖SENIOR, Timothy James, Dr resigneddirector
- 2016-10-06➕SETCHELL, Matthew George appointeddirector
- 2016-05-06➕LUDLOW, Sharna appointedsecretary
- 2016-05-06➖WARD, Karen resignedsecretary
- 2016-02-24➕SENIOR, Timothy James, Dr appointeddirector
- 2016-02-23➖PATON, John Derek resigneddirector
- 2016-01-05➕WARD, Karen appointedsecretary
- 2015-11-26➖EVERSECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2015-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-02-05🔒Charge registered #5Lender: U.S. Bank Trustees Limited
- 2015-02-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: British Gas Trading Limited
- 2012-10-31➖WYNDHAM, Harry Hugh Patrick resigneddirector
- 2012-07-10➕PATON, John Derek appointeddirector
- 2010-01-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Fortis Bank, UK Branch
Showing most recent 50 of 73 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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
Clpe Projects 3 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Clpe Projects 3 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CLPE ROC - 4A LIMITED
This company · 05188258
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Clpe Projects 3 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
Incorporated2004-07-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
6th Floor 33 Holborn
London
England
EC1N 2HT
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-23
Last: 2025-07-09
Officers (4 active · 18 resigned)
OCTOPUS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2018-11-15
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BULLARD, Michael John, Dr→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2023-01-24
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THOMPSON, Benjamin Charles→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2026-04-07
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WILKINSON, Edwin John→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-02-22
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BANERJEE, Kamalika Ria→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-10-30 · resigned 2018-02-19
LUDLOW, Sharna→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-05-06 · resigned 2018-11-15
PENTECOST, Alexandra Helen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2007-04-26
WARD, Karen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-01-05 · resigned 2016-05-06
EVERSECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-04-26 · resigned 2015-11-26
EVERSECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-07-23 · resigned 2004-08-16
FELLOWS, Edward William→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2022-12-12 · resigned 2026-04-07
HOLMES, Randall Duane→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2007-02-22
LATHAM, Paul Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2017-08-15 · resigned 2022-12-12
PATON, John Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2012-07-10 · resigned 2016-02-23
SENIOR, Timothy James, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2016-02-24 · resigned 2016-10-06
SETCHELL, Matthew George→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2016-10-06 · resigned 2023-01-24
SWANSON, Robert Ernest→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2007-02-22
TILSTONE, David Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2007-02-22 · resigned 2007-05-17
WEST, Andrew Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2007-02-22
WILSON, Douglas Ralph→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2007-02-22
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | U.S. Bank Trustees U.S. Bank Trustees Limited | A registered charge | — | 05/02/2015 | 05/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | British Gas Trading British Gas Trading Limited | A registered charge | — | 05/02/2015 | 01/07/2022 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank, UK Branch | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 21/01/2010 | 12/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. on Behalf of Itself and the Finance Parties | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 22/02/2007 | 12/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 04/05/2006 | 05/03/2007 |
Recent filings (146 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-03-16
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-03-16
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-03-16
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-03-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-24
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-04-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-03-13
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-03-13
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-03-13
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-03-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-03-11
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-03-11