ITHACA PETROLEUM LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05223667 · ltd · incorporated 2004-09-07
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 06100
Sector: Mining & quarrying
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 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
21 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 21.6y
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 21.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
21 charges (21/21 with lender, 21/21 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (5 active, 31 linked, 26 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
253 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (118 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-19📄mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2024-11-19📄mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2024-11-19📄mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2024-11-19📄mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2024-11-01📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2024-10-20📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-10-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-03➕VASQUES, Luciano Maria appointeddirector
- 2024-07-01➕FRIEDMAN, Yaniv appointeddirector
- 2024-06-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-05-27➕MCATEER, Julie Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2024-05-27➖MYERSON, Gilad resigneddirector
- 2024-01-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-04➖BRUCE, Alan Alexander resigneddirector
- 2023-12-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-15📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-09-15📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-09-15⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2023-09-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-08-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-09-01➕LEWIS, Iain Clifford Scobbie appointeddirector
- 2022-09-01➕BRUCE, Alan Alexander appointeddirector
- 2022-09-01➖CRAWFORD, David Andrew resigneddirector
- 2021-09-14➖DUNNETT, Bill resigneddirector
- 2021-07-30🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Bnp Paribas (As Security Trustee)
- 2021-07-30🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Bnp Paribas (As Security Trustee)
- 2021-06-14➕MYERSON, Gilad appointeddirector
- 2021-02-01➕CRAWFORD, David Andrew appointeddirector
- 2021-01-31➖FORBES, Graham Andrew resigneddirector
- 2020-08-24➕DUNNETT, Bill appointeddirector
- 2020-08-24➖THOMAS, Leslie James resigneddirector
- 2019-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2019-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2019-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2019-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2019-11-04🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Bnp Paribas
- 2019-11-04🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Bnp Paribas
- 2018-10-16🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Bnp Paribas
- 2018-10-16🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Bnp Paribas
- 2013-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2013-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2013-10-11🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Bnp Paribas
- 2013-10-11🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Bnp Paribas
Showing most recent 50 of 118 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 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-09-15: legacy
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
Ithaca Energy Holdings (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ithaca Energy Holdings (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ITHACA PETROLEUM LIMITED
This company · 05223667
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ithaca Energy Holdings (Uk) 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
Incorporated2004-09-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC06100 — SIC 06100
Registered office
1 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5AB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-21
Last: 2025-09-07
Officers (5 active · 26 resigned)
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-04-19
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FRIEDMAN, Yaniv→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-07-01
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LEWIS, Iain Clifford Scobbie→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2022-09-01
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MCATEER, Julie Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2024-05-27
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VASQUES, Luciano Maria→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-10-03
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BUCHANAN, Peter Gordan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-09-07 · resigned 2006-03-31
GHERGHETTA, Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-03-31 · resigned 2008-01-17
MILNE, Gavin Johnston→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-17 · resigned 2010-11-09
SHAW, Sandra Nan Demby→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-11-09 · resigned 2013-04-19
BLACKWOOD, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2009-08-11 · resigned 2012-03-31
BONTE-FRIEDHEIM, Michael Fritz Herbert→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2007-03-01 · resigned 2013-04-19
BRUCE, Alan Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2022-09-01 · resigned 2024-01-04
BUCHANAN, Lawrence John→
Resigneddirector · ~102y · appointed 2004-09-07 · resigned 2007-07-26
BUCHANAN, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2004-09-07 · resigned 2013-04-25
CRAWFORD, David Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2021-02-01 · resigned 2022-09-01
DUNNETT, Bill→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2020-08-24 · resigned 2021-09-14
EDGLEY, Steven Neville→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2006-07-03 · resigned 2010-04-30
FORBES, Graham Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2021-01-31
HORTON, Stephen Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2012-08-02 · resigned 2013-04-19
JENKINS, Maurice Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-08-03 · resigned 2008-01-17
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Mortgages & charges
21
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:21 of 21 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bnp Paribas (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 30/07/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Bnp Paribas (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 30/07/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Bnp Paribas | A registered charge | — | 04/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Bnp Paribas | A registered charge | — | 04/11/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | A registered charge | — | 16/10/2018 | 13/11/2019 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | A registered charge | — | 16/10/2018 | 13/11/2019 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/10/2013 | 13/11/2019 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/10/2013 | 13/11/2019 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/05/2013 | 16/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/05/2013 | 16/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas (The "Security Trustee") | Debenture | 1 property | 26/01/2012 | 26/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 26/01/2012 | 26/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | Debenture | 1 property | 14/12/2010 | 26/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Shares mortgage | 1 property | 18/12/2007 | 12/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Shares mortgage | 1 property | 18/12/2007 | 12/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Shares mortgage | 1 property | 18/12/2007 | 12/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (The Security Trustee) | Shares mortgage | 1 property | 29/05/2007 | 12/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (The Security Trustee) | Shares mortgage | 1 property | 29/05/2007 | 12/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | Gpf Woking No.1 and Gpf Woking No.2 Gpf Woking No.1 Limited and Gpf Woking No.2 Limited | Rental deposit deed | 1 property | 20/04/2007 | 12/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge of securities | 1 property | 30/09/2004 | 28/06/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/09/2004 | 28/06/2006 |
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Recent filings (253 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-08-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-06
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2024-11-19
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2024-11-19
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2024-11-19
mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2024-11-19
second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP04AP01
2024-11-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-31
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-10-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-25