SDI GROUP PLC
🌳Matureactive
06385396 · plc · incorporated 2007-09-28
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 77-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 77). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 12.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (7 active, 22 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
153 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (69 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-29🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-27🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-11-27🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-10-02📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-04-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-02-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-01-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-01-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-10-01📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-01-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-19➖CREEDON, Michael John resigneddirector
- 2023-11-10📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-10-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-29➕BROWN, Stephen Mark appointeddirector
- 2023-04-27📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-02-13📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-02-01➕EARLY, Louise Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2023-02-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-11📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-12-23📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-11-22📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-09-21➕SHARMA, Amitabh appointedsecretary
- 2022-09-21➖ABELL, Jonathan Paul resignedsecretary
- 2022-09-21➖ABELL, Jonathan Paul resigneddirector
- 2022-08-08➕HOSTY, Andrew Joseph, Dr appointeddirector
- 2022-08-08➕SHARMA, Amitabh appointeddirector
- 2022-08-08➖NAPPER, Isabel resigneddirector
- 2021-11-01🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-11-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2018-07-27➕ABELL, Jonathan Paul appointedsecretary
- 2018-07-27➖CREEDON, Michael John resignedsecretary
- 2018-07-02➕ABELL, Jonathan Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-04-03🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-09-27➖SIMON, Ann Juliet Bateman, Dr resigneddirector
- 2017-07-26➕TILSTON, David Frank appointeddirector
- 2017-04-30➖GIBBS, Jeremy Stephen resigneddirector
- 2017-02-21➕NAPPER, Isabel appointeddirector
- 2014-02-12🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2012-09-11➖TEE, Henry Leonard resigneddirector
- 2011-08-31➖ATKIN, Philip resigneddirector
- 2010-06-23➕CREEDON, Michael John appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 69 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med · 1 low3 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-04-29: A registered charge; 2025-11-27: A registered charge; 2025-11-27: A registered charge
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated2007-09-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Beacon House
Nuffield Road
Cambridge
Cambs
CB4 1TF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-24
Last: 2025-11-10
Officers (7 active · 15 resigned)
Active
BROWN, Stephen Mark→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2023-09-29
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EARLY, Louise Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2023-02-01
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FORD, Eric Kenelm→
Activedirector · ~77y · appointed 2010-03-16
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HOSTY, Andrew Joseph, Dr→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-08-08
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SHARMA, Amitabh→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-08-08
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TILSTON, David Frank→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2017-07-26
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ABELL, Jonathan Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-07-27 · resigned 2022-09-21
CREEDON, Michael John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-06-23 · resigned 2018-07-27
HOUGH, Clare→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2010-06-22
LUDGATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-09-28 · resigned 2008-01-14
ABELL, Jonathan Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2018-07-02 · resigned 2022-09-21
ATKIN, Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2011-08-31
CREEDON, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2010-05-24 · resigned 2024-01-19
GIBBS, Jeremy Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2017-04-30
HOWARD, Ronald John Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~105y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2008-11-28
NAPPER, Isabel→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2017-02-21 · resigned 2022-08-08
SIMON, Ann Juliet Bateman, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2010-03-16 · resigned 2017-09-27
TEE, Henry Leonard→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2008-06-27 · resigned 2012-09-11
VAISEY, Alfred John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2008-08-22 · resigned 2010-03-25
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
7
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 29/04/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/01/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 01/11/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/04/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/02/2014 | 04/04/2018 |
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Recent filings (153 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-18
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2025-10-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-09-29
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-09-29
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-04-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-02-05
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-01-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-10-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-10-04
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2024-10-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-22