COBACO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05619753 · ltd · incorporated 2005-11-11
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
66/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
7 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 20.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 20.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (3 active, 15 linked, 10 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
114 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
66/100Strong
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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-19➕ATTERBURY, Karen Lorraine appointedsecretary
- 2024-08-19➕ATTERBURY, Karen Lorraine appointeddirector
- 2024-08-19➖HENDERSON, Charles Alex resignedsecretary
- 2024-08-19➖HENDERSON, Charles Alex resigneddirector
- 2024-08-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-19📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-08-19📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-08-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-02📄second-filing-capital-allotment-sharescapital · RP04SH01
- 2019-10-09📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2019-10-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-09-24📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2019-09-24📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2019-09-24⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2019-09-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-02-26🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2019-02-26🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2019-02-26🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2019-02-22➕WHITEHOUSE, Joel Paul appointeddirector
- 2019-02-22➕HENDERSON, Charles Alex appointedsecretary
- 2019-02-22➖COOPER, Glenn Charles resigneddirector
- 2019-02-22➖COOPER, Heather Maria resigneddirector
- 2019-02-22➕HENDERSON, Charles Alex appointeddirector
- 2018-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2018-04-09➖HULL, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2017-11-30➕COOPER, Glenn Charles appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➕HULL, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➖SHIPLEY, Peter David resigneddirector
- 2017-11-01➖CLEGG, Mark resigneddirector
- 2017-08-11🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank)
- 2015-07-20➖BALL, Robert Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2015-07-20➖COOPER, Glenn Charles resigneddirector
- 2015-07-20➕SHIPLEY, Peter David appointeddirector
- 2015-07-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Ldc (Managers) LTD
- 2014-09-19➕CLEGG, Mark appointeddirector
- 2013-02-15🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Ldc (Managers) Limited (Security Trustee)
- 2012-06-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-04-27🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2010-09-28➖WOOD, Christopher James resignedsecretary
- 2007-12-24🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-12-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-12-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2006-04-06🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
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
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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: 2019-09-24: 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
Cobaco Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cobaco Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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COBACO LIMITED
This company · 05619753
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cobaco Holdings Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 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
Incorporated2005-11-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Westhaven House Arleston Way
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4LH
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-10
Last: 2025-09-26
Officers (3 active · 12 resigned)
ATTERBURY, Karen Lorraine→
Activesecretary · appointed 2024-08-19
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ATTERBURY, Karen Lorraine→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2024-08-19
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WHITEHOUSE, Joel Paul→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2019-02-22
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HENDERSON, Charles Alex→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-02-22 · resigned 2024-08-19
WOOD, Christopher James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-03-29 · resigned 2010-09-28
CS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-11-11 · resigned 2006-03-29
BALL, Robert Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2006-03-29 · resigned 2015-07-20
CLEGG, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2014-09-19 · resigned 2017-11-01
COOPER, Glenn Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2017-11-30 · resigned 2019-02-22
COOPER, Glenn Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2006-03-29 · resigned 2015-07-20
COOPER, Heather Maria→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2006-03-29 · resigned 2019-02-22
HENDERSON, Charles Alex→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2019-02-22 · resigned 2024-08-19
HULL, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2017-11-30 · resigned 2018-04-09
SHIPLEY, Peter David→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2015-07-20 · resigned 2017-11-30
CS DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2005-11-11 · resigned 2006-03-29
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/08/2017 | 26/02/2019 | |
| satisfied | Ldc (Managers) Ldc (Managers) LTD | A registered charge | — | 20/07/2015 | 26/02/2019 | |
| satisfied | Ldc (Managers) (Security Trustee) Ldc (Managers) Limited (Security Trustee) | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 15/02/2013 | 26/02/2019 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/04/2012 | 27/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/12/2007 | 08/06/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/04/2006 | 24/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | Alan Taylor as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 06/04/2006 | 24/12/2007 |
Recent filings (114 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-19
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-08-19
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-08-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-08-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-08-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-26