ADVANCED RESOURCE MANAGERS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05259448 · ltd · incorporated 2004-10-14
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 19.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.0 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 (59/100)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
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
180 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-05📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-05📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-12-05📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-09-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-01➖WILSON, David John resigneddirector
- 2024-11-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-01📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-11-01📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-11-01📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-11-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-21📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-11-21📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-11-21📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-11-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-11-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-11-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-07📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-11-07📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-11-07📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-02-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2021-10-05🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-10-05🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-10-04🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2020-11-12➕POPE, Shaun Timothy appointedsecretary
- 2020-11-12➕HOWGILL, Leon James appointeddirector
- 2020-11-12➕POPE, Shaun Timothy appointeddirector
- 2020-11-12➖GAWTHORNE, Mark David resignedsecretary
- 2020-11-12➖GAWTHORNE, Mark David resigneddirector
- 2020-11-12➖GAWTHORNE, Mike resigneddirector
- 2020-11-12🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company
- 2020-11-12🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Paul Andrew Huntingdon (As Security Trustee)
- 2020-11-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Paul Andrew Huntingdon
- 2018-03-01➕WILSON, David John appointeddirector
- 2014-04-30➖DUNCAN, Ian Robert Leslie resigneddirector
- 2012-12-18➕DUNCAN, Ian Robert Leslie appointeddirector
- 2012-08-31➖HUNTINGDON, Paul Andrew resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖MARTIN, Paul John resigneddirector
- 2012-04-03➖HUNTINGDON, David Christopher resigneddirector
- 2008-08-29➕GAWTHORNE, Mark David appointedsecretary
- 2008-08-29➖HUNTINGDON, David Christopher resignedsecretary
- 2007-07-19➖CHAPMAN, Clive Richard resigneddirector
- 2007-06-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2006-11-03➕GAWTHORNE, Mark David appointeddirector
- 2006-11-03➖UNIACKE, Martin John resigneddirector
- 2006-01-04➕UNIACKE, Martin John appointeddirector
- 2004-12-10➕HUNTINGDON, David Christopher appointedsecretary
- 2004-12-10➖DLA PIPER UK SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-12-10➕CHAPMAN, Clive Richard appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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
Serocor Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Serocor Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ADVANCED RESOURCE MANAGERS LIMITED
This company · 05259448
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Serocor Holdings Ltd 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
Incorporated2004-10-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Shore House North Harbour Business Park
Compass Road
Portsmouth
PO6 4PR
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-28
Last: 2025-10-14
Officers (3 active · 14 resigned)
POPE, Shaun Timothy→
Activesecretary · appointed 2020-11-12
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HOWGILL, Leon James→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2020-11-12
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POPE, Shaun Timothy→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2020-11-12
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GAWTHORNE, Mark David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-08-29 · resigned 2020-11-12
HUNTINGDON, David Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-10 · resigned 2008-08-29
DLA PIPER UK SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2004-12-10
CHAPMAN, Clive Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-12-10 · resigned 2007-07-19
DUNCAN, Ian Robert Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2012-12-18 · resigned 2014-04-30
GAWTHORNE, Mark David→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2006-11-03 · resigned 2020-11-12
GAWTHORNE, Mike→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2004-12-10 · resigned 2020-11-12
HUNTINGDON, David Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2004-12-10 · resigned 2012-04-03
HUNTINGDON, Paul Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2004-12-10 · resigned 2012-08-31
MARTIN, Paul John→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2004-12-10 · resigned 2012-08-31
UNIACKE, Martin John→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-01-04 · resigned 2006-11-03
WILSON, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-03-01 · resigned 2025-09-01
DLA NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2004-12-10
DLA PIPER UK SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2004-10-14 · resigned 2004-12-10
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/10/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company | A registered charge | — | 12/11/2020 | 05/10/2021 | |
| outstanding | Paul Andrew Huntingdon (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 12/11/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Paul Andrew Huntingdon | A registered charge | — | 12/11/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/06/2007 | 05/10/2021 |
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Recent filings (180 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-05
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-05
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-05
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-11-01
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-11-01
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-11-01
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-11-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2023-11-21
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2023-11-21
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2023-11-21
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2023-11-21