ARBTECH CONSULTING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05678552 · ltd · incorporated 2006-01-17
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 02200
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 1.2y
0/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Newest facility, 1.2 years old — likely still in initial term.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (3 active, 8 linked, 4 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
83 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 180 days
8
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (40 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-17📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-04-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-04-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-11-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-18🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2025-11-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-27➕BONTHRON, Gillian appointeddirector
- 2025-10-27➖CAWLEY, Fergal Cathal resigneddirector
- 2025-09-29📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-09-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries)
- 2025-07-10📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2025-06-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-06📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-03-05📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-02-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-05🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Ares Management Limited (Acting as Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries)
- 2024-11-20📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-11-20📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-10-07📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2024-10-07📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-10-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-10-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-10-01📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-09-24➕PARRINGTON, Simon Christopher appointeddirector
- 2024-09-24➕CAWLEY, Fergal Cathal appointeddirector
- 2024-07-29📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-07-26➖COMPANY SECRETARIES (CHESTER) LTD resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2012-09-26➖OATES, Nigel Geoffrey resignedsecretary
- 2012-09-26➕COMPANY SECRETARIES (CHESTER) LTD appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-01-17🏢Company incorporatedAs ARBTECH CONSULTING LIMITED
- 2006-01-17➕OATES, Robert Matthew appointeddirector
- 2006-01-17➕OATES, Nigel Geoffrey appointedsecretary
- 2006-01-17➕TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2006-01-17➖TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2006-01-17➕COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2006-01-17➖COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
60/100
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 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Salire No1 Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Salire No1 Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ARBTECH CONSULTING LIMITED
This company · 05678552
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salire No1 Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 26/07/2024 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Salire No2 Ltdceased 26/07/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
- Robert Oates Capital Ltdceased 26/07/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-01-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC02200 — SIC 02200
Registered office
One St Peter's Square
Manchester
M2 3DE
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-28
Last: 2025-11-14
Officers (3 active · 5 resigned)
BONTHRON, Gillian→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2025-10-27
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OATES, Robert Matthew→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2006-01-17
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PARRINGTON, Simon Christopher→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2024-09-24
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OATES, Nigel Geoffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-01-17 · resigned 2012-09-26
COMPANY SECRETARIES (CHESTER) LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2012-09-26 · resigned 2024-07-26
TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-01-17 · resigned 2006-01-17
CAWLEY, Fergal Cathal→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2024-09-24 · resigned 2025-10-27
COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2006-01-17 · resigned 2006-01-17
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | — | 18/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Ares Management (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/09/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Ares Management (Acting as Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) Ares Management Limited (Acting as Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/02/2025 | — |
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Recent filings (83 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-04-17
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-04-17
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-04-17
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-04-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-09-29
accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AAMD
2025-07-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-06-26
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2025-03-06
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2025-03-05
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-17