2 AGRICULTURE GROWING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05969169 · ltd · incorporated 2006-10-17
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 01470
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 65-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 65). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 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
7 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 19.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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
20 officers (4 active, 20 linked, 16 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
108 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
61
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (72 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2026-02-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-02-18🔒Charge registered #7Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2025-10-06📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-09-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-09-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-09-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-09-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-09-02🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2025-09-02🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2025-09-02🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2025-09-02🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2025-08-14📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-08-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-08-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-08-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-05✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2025-08-04📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-08-04📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-08-04📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-08-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-04📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-08-01➕BERRY, Gavin John appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➕HAVERON, Andrew Sean appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➕RAFFERTY, Robert John appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➕SKETCHER, Kevin Lawrance appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➖WANNELL, Mark Roy resignedsecretary
- 2025-08-01➖BOPARAN, Ranjit Singh resigneddirector
- 2025-08-01➖FRISTON, Paul Allan resigneddirector
- 2025-08-01➖HOOK, James William resigneddirector
- 2025-08-01➖WANNELL, Mark Roy resigneddirector
- 2025-08-01🔒Charge registered #6Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2025-02-01➕FRISTON, Paul Allan appointeddirector
- 2024-12-19➖WILLIAMS, Nigel Barry resigneddirector
- 2024-09-20➕WILLIAMS, Nigel Barry appointeddirector
- 2024-07-26➖TOMKINSON, Craig Ashley resigneddirector
- 2018-06-01➕TOMKINSON, Craig Ashley appointeddirector
- 2018-05-31➖CUNNINGHAM, Stephen John resigneddirector
- 2017-02-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) LTD
- 2015-10-01➕CUNNINGHAM, Stephen John appointeddirector
- 2015-10-01➖TOMKINSON, Craig Ashley resigneddirector
- 2014-08-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2013-05-16➖HENDERSON, Stephen resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 72 events
Owner dependency
55/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
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 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
3 med ·5 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: WANNELL, Mark Roy resigned 2025-08-01; BOPARAN, Ranjit Singh resigned 2025-08-01; FRISTON, Paul Allan resigned 2025-08-01
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Name changed recently
mediumName changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2025-08-05: certificate-change-of-name-company
Group structure
2 Agriculture Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
2 Agriculture Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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2 AGRICULTURE GROWING LIMITED
This company · 05969169
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Agriculture Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/08/2025 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr James William Hookceased 17/11/2016· significant influence
- P D Hook (Group) Limitedceased 01/08/2025· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- 2 Sisters Food Group Limitedceased 01/08/2025· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Agriculture · B postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AGRICULTURE FARMING LIMITED→ 14930705 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 2020 TREE CARE LIMITED→ 12326445 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 24SEVERN FISHERIES LTD→ 13806334 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 4 AGRI LTD→ 16329065 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| A & H CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED→ 03377030 · est 1997 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 28y | — | — |
| A & S DEVELOPMENTS (REDDITCH) LTD→ 06519473 · est 2008 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| A.E. BECKETT & SONS (LYNDONS) LIMITED→ 00785447 · est 1963 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 62y | — | — |
| A.E. BECKETT & SONS LIMITED→ 00682856 · est 1961 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 65y | — | — |
| A.E. BECKETT & SONS(HEADLEY)LIMITED→ 00867205 · est 1965 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 60y | — | — |
| A.E. FRANKLIN LIMITED→ 00564529 · est 1956 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 70y | — | — |
| A.G. & D.M.GOULBOURNE LIMITED→ 00486239 · est 1950 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 75y | — | — |
| A.H.HILLER & SON LIMITED→ 00466199 · est 1949 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 77y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-10-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC01470 — SIC 01470
Registered office
2nd Floor Colmore Court
9 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2BJ
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-24
Last: 2025-10-10
Officers (4 active · 16 resigned)
BERRY, Gavin John→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2025-08-01
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HAVERON, Andrew Sean→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2025-08-01
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RAFFERTY, Robert John→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2025-08-01
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SKETCHER, Kevin Lawrance→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2025-08-01
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GLANFIELD, Martin James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-20 · resigned 2008-07-01
WANNELL, Mark Roy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-05-01 · resigned 2025-08-01
7SIDE SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-10-17 · resigned 2006-12-20
BOPARAN, Ranjit Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2006-12-20 · resigned 2025-08-01
CUNNINGHAM, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2015-10-01 · resigned 2018-05-31
FRISTON, Paul Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-02-01 · resigned 2025-08-01
GLANFIELD, Martin James→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2006-12-20 · resigned 2008-06-30
HENDERSON, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2011-08-18 · resigned 2013-05-16
HOOK, James William→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2007-02-06 · resigned 2025-08-01
RAMSEY, Chris→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-02-06 · resigned 2008-03-31
SILK, Jon Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-07-01 · resigned 2011-08-18
TOMKINSON, Craig Ashley→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2018-06-01 · resigned 2024-07-26
TOMKINSON, Craig Ashley→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2013-05-16 · resigned 2015-10-01
WANNELL, Mark Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-02-06 · resigned 2025-08-01
WILLIAMS, Nigel Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2024-09-20 · resigned 2024-12-19
7SIDE NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2006-10-17 · resigned 2006-12-20
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank (As Security Agent) National Westminster Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 18/02/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Agent National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 01/08/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) LTD / Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 28/02/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 05/08/2014 | 02/09/2025 | |
| satisfied | 2 Sisters Food Group 2 Sisters Food Group Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 09/02/2007 | 02/09/2025 | |
| satisfied | P D Hook Group P D Hook Group Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 09/02/2007 | 02/09/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/02/2007 | 02/09/2025 |
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Recent filings (108 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-03-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-02-25
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-03
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2025-10-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-09-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-09-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-09-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-09-02
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-08-14
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-08-13
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-08-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-05
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2025-08-05
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-08-04
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-08-04