PACIRA LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06378639 · ltd · incorporated 2007-09-21
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: Research and experimental development on biotechnology
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. 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 4.2y
25/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Charge age ~4.2 years — mid-life; refi window approaching.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
18 officers (3 active, 18 linked, 12 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 6 total, 6 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
110 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
- 2025-08-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-08📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-07-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2025-07-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-03🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument)
- 2024-07-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-19➖MCCAIRNS, Stephen Peter resigneddirector
- 2023-06-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-04-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-04-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-04-03📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-03-31📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-03-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-03-31🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Security Agent
- 2023-03-31🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-11-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-10📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2022-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-03-30📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-03-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-03-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-03-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-03-11🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- 2022-01-09📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2020-03-23➕BROUGHTON SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-06-01➖SCIBETTA, James resignedsecretary
- 2017-06-01➖SCIBETTA, James resigneddirector
- 2017-01-20➖YOUNG, Heather Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2016-01-31➖RYAN, Fred resigneddirector
- 2015-10-29➕MCCAIRNS, Stephen Peter appointeddirector
- 2014-12-09➕MOLLOY III, Anthony appointeddirector
- 2014-12-09➕RIKER, Lauren Bullaro appointeddirector
- 2014-11-21➕YOUNG, Heather Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2014-11-17➕SCIBETTA, James appointeddirector
- 2014-11-17➖SILVEIRA, Doug resigneddirector
- 2014-11-17➖WILLIAMS, Kristen resigneddirector
- 2013-09-09➖PRATT, John resigneddirector
- 2013-09-09➕SILVEIRA, Doug appointeddirector
- 2013-09-09➕WILLIAMS, Kristen appointeddirector
- 2012-01-03➕PRATT, John appointeddirector
- 2012-01-03➖WALTERS, Mark Andrew resigneddirector
- 2008-09-25➕SCIBETTA, James appointedsecretary
- 2008-09-25➖ZECH, Thomas Michael resignedsecretary
- 2008-09-25➖DUFFY, Philip Anthony resigneddirector
- 2008-09-25➕RYAN, Fred appointeddirector
- 2007-10-03➕ZECH, Thomas Michael appointedsecretary
- 2007-10-03➖BRSTOWS SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
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
51/100
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 19 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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
Pacira Biosciences, Inc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pacira Biosciences, Inc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PACIRA LIMITED
This company · 06378639
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pacira Biosciences, Inc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
5 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr James Scibettaceased 01/06/2017· board control
- Mr Stephen Peter Mccairnsceased 06/04/2016· board control
- Mrs Lauren Rikerceased 06/04/2016· board control
- Mr Anthony Molloyceased 06/04/2016· board control
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.ceased 06/04/2016· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-09-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC72110 — Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Registered office
C/O Hillier Hopkins Llp Radius House, First Floor
51 Clarendon Road
Watford
WD17 1HP
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-05
Last: 2025-09-21
Officers (3 active · 15 resigned)
BROUGHTON SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2020-03-23
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MOLLOY III, Anthony→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2014-12-09
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RIKER, Lauren Bullaro→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2014-12-09
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SCIBETTA, James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-09-25 · resigned 2017-06-01
ZECH, Thomas Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-10-03 · resigned 2008-09-25
BRSTOWS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-09-24 · resigned 2007-10-03
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-09-21 · resigned 2007-09-21
DUFFY, Philip Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2007-10-02 · resigned 2008-09-25
LACE, John David→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2007-09-24 · resigned 2007-10-02
MCCAIRNS, Stephen Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-10-29 · resigned 2023-07-19
PRATT, John→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2012-01-03 · resigned 2013-09-09
RYAN, Fred→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2008-09-25 · resigned 2016-01-31
SCIBETTA, James→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2014-11-17 · resigned 2017-06-01
SILVEIRA, Doug→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-09-09 · resigned 2014-11-17
WALTERS, Mark Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2007-10-02 · resigned 2012-01-03
WILLIAMS, Kristen→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2013-09-09 · resigned 2014-11-17
YOUNG, Heather Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2014-11-21 · resigned 2017-01-20
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2007-09-21 · resigned 2007-09-21
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument) | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/07/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2023 | 08/07/2025 | |
| satisfied | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/03/2022 | 31/03/2023 |
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Recent filings (110 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-07-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-06-15
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-04-17
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-04-03
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2023-04-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-03-31
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-03-31