THAMES WATER UTILITIES HOLDINGS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06195202 · ltd · incorporated 2007-03-30
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
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueAsset-holding vehicle with a 78-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 78). 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: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 18.8y
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 18.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 48/100 (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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
100 officers (8 active, 100 linked, 87 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
385 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
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
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (220 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-06📄legacyliquidation · OC-R
- 2025-03-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-03-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-25🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Deutsche Trustee Company Limited (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2025-02-25🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Deutsche Trustee Company Limited (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2025-01-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-01-22➕GETHING, Julian appointeddirector
- 2024-11-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-19➖O’DONNELL, Paul resigneddirector
- 2024-11-19➖PIKE, Nicholas John resigneddirector
- 2024-11-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-14➕DE BRUNNER, Aidan Whiteman appointeddirector
- 2024-11-14➕ROBSON, Neil Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2024-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-08➕O’DONNELL, Paul appointeddirector
- 2024-07-08➕PIKE, Nicholas John appointeddirector
- 2024-07-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-18➕LAND, Nicholas Charles Edward appointeddirector
- 2024-06-18➕PEARSON, Ian Phares appointeddirector
- 2024-06-18➕WESTON, Christopher Phillip Anthony appointeddirector
- 2024-06-18➖BOLTON, Thomas Henrik resigneddirector
- 2024-06-18➖LOWNDES, Susannah resigneddirector
- 2024-06-18➖MERCHANT, Gavin Bruce resigneddirector
- 2024-06-18➖NOBLE, Perry Denis resigneddirector
- 2024-06-18➖ONARHEIM, Henrik resigneddirector
- 2024-05-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-20➖COGLEY, Jason David resigneddirector
- 2024-05-20➖DEELEY, Stephen Alan John resigneddirector
- 2024-05-20➖DELA CRUZ, Jenny Lyn resigneddirector
- 2024-05-20➖DENG, Ying resigneddirector
- 2024-05-20➖DIVOKY, Jerry James resigneddirector
- 2024-05-20➖HALL, Alastair Colin resigneddirector
- 2024-04-30➕FRAISER, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2024-03-27➖LEWIS, Sally resignedsecretary
- 2024-03-27➖KIM, Jae Hun resigneddirector
- 2024-03-08➕DELA CRUZ, Jenny Lyn appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 78 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 78 years old. Natural succession window is now.
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
Thames Water Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Thames Water Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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THAMES WATER UTILITIES HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 06195202
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thames Water 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
Incorporated2007-03-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Clearwater Court
Vastern Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8DB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-11
Last: 2026-03-28
Officers (8 active · 131 resigned)
Active
DE BRUNNER, Aidan Whiteman→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2024-11-14
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GETHING, Julian→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-01-22
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LAND, Nicholas Charles Edward→
Activedirector · ~78y · appointed 2024-06-18
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MONTAGUE, Adrian Alastair, Sir→
Activedirector · ~78y · appointed 2023-07-10
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PEARSON, Ian Phares→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2024-06-18
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ROBSON, Neil Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2024-11-14
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WESTON, Christopher Phillip Anthony→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-06-18
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BILLETT, Sonia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-28 · resigned 2021-12-23
BYRNE, Simon Harvey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-21 · resigned 2007-08-23
CAMPBELL-WALES, Carolyn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-11-27 · resigned 2016-07-08
HAMILTON, Iain Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-11-22 · resigned 2009-10-07
HANSON, Joel Edmund→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-08-23 · resigned 2014-11-27
HUGHES, David Jonathan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-11-29 · resigned 2022-05-27
LEWIS, Sally→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2024-02-16 · resigned 2024-03-27
SARSON, Gillian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-11-27 · resigned 2013-11-29
SARSTED, Wendy Helena→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-21 · resigned 2007-08-23
SLOAN, Emma Victoria→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-09-01 · resigned 2018-04-20
SWIERGON, Benjamin Michal→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-05-27 · resigned 2024-02-16
HACKWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-03-30 · resigned 2007-06-21
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Deutsche Trustee Company (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) Deutsche Trustee Company Limited (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Deutsche Trustee Company (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) Deutsche Trustee Company Limited (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Deutsche Trustee Company for Itself and Each of the Secured Creditors (Security Trustee) Deutsche Trustee Company Limited for Itself and Each of the Secured Creditors (Security Trustee) | Security agreement | 1 property | 30/08/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | The Security Trustee (The Security Trustee), for the Time Being, Deutsche Trustee Companylimited, for Itself and Each of the Secured Creditors | A security trust and intercreditor deed | 1 property | 30/08/2007 | — |
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Recent filings (385 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-09-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-30
legacy
liquidation · OC-R
2025-03-06
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-03-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-03-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-01-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-05