AFH STORES UK LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06423604 · ltd · incorporated 2007-11-09
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
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 1 insolvency-related filing on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 2.0y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Newest facility, 2.0 years old — likely still in initial term.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (2 active, 18 linked, 14 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
120 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 address
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-05📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2025-10-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-08-02🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
- 2024-04-26📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-23📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-10-10📄capital-alter-shares-subdivisioncapital · SH02
- 2023-10-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-25📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-02-25📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-02-25⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-02-25📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-08-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-01-25➕MOLLERSTROM, Karin Anna Kristina appointeddirector
- 2019-01-25➖WANGLER, Jennifer Lynn resigneddirector
- 2018-10-01➕HENCHEL, Gregory Jenner appointeddirector
- 2018-10-01➖BOSTROM, Robert Everett resigneddirector
- 2016-11-02➖DJORDJEVIC, Boris resigneddirector
- 2016-11-02➕WANGLER, Jennifer Lynn appointeddirector
- 2015-04-15➖KUNZ, Holger resigneddirector
- 2014-04-29➕BOSTROM, Robert Everett appointeddirector
- 2014-04-29➖ROBINS JR, Ronald Albert resigneddirector
- 2012-05-15➖BELLON, Alvaro resigneddirector
- 2012-05-15➖CUPPS, David resigneddirector
- 2012-05-15➕DJORDJEVIC, Boris appointeddirector
- 2012-05-15➕KUNZ, Holger appointeddirector
- 2012-05-15➖LOGAN, Brian resigneddirector
- 2012-05-15➕ROBINS JR, Ronald Albert appointeddirector
- 2009-01-13➖GRAY, Claire Laura resignedsecretary
- 2008-12-22➕CUPPS, David appointeddirector
- 2008-12-22➕LOGAN, Brian appointeddirector
- 2008-11-07➖DEWALT, Karen resigneddirector
- 2008-10-02➕PITTORE, Eric appointeddirector
- 2008-10-02➖PITTORE, Eric resigneddirector
- 2008-09-15➖PETRONELLA, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2008-08-18➖KRAMER, Michael resigneddirector
- 2008-07-11➕BELLON, Alvaro appointeddirector
- 2008-03-06➕PETRONELLA, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2007-11-09🏢Company incorporatedAs AFH STORES UK LIMITED
- 2007-11-09➕GRAY, Claire Laura appointedsecretary
- 2007-11-09➕SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2007-11-09➖SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2007-11-09➕DEWALT, Karen appointeddirector
- 2007-11-09➕KRAMER, Michael appointeddirector
- 2007-11-09➕INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
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Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- 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.
Red flags
1 high ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-02-25: legacy
Group structure
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AFH STORES UK LIMITED
This company · 06423604
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 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
Incorporated2007-11-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC47710 — Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Registered office
2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Street
London
W1J 6BD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-02-01
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-06
Last: 2025-10-23
Officers (2 active · 16 resigned)
HENCHEL, Gregory Jenner→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-10-01
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MOLLERSTROM, Karin Anna Kristina→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2019-01-25
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GRAY, Claire Laura→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2009-01-13
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2007-11-09
BELLON, Alvaro→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2008-07-11 · resigned 2012-05-15
BOSTROM, Robert Everett→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2014-04-29 · resigned 2018-10-01
CUPPS, David→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 2008-12-22 · resigned 2012-05-15
DEWALT, Karen→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2008-11-07
DJORDJEVIC, Boris→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2012-05-15 · resigned 2016-11-02
KRAMER, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2008-08-18
KUNZ, Holger→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2012-05-15 · resigned 2015-04-15
LOGAN, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2008-12-22 · resigned 2012-05-15
PETRONELLA, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2008-03-06 · resigned 2008-09-15
PITTORE, Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2008-10-02 · resigned 2008-10-02
ROBINS JR, Ronald Albert→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2012-05-15 · resigned 2014-04-29
WANGLER, Jennifer Lynn→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2016-11-02 · resigned 2019-01-25
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2007-11-09
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2007-11-09
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/08/2024 | — |
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Recent filings (120 total)
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2026-03-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-08-06
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-04-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-23
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2023-10-23
capital-alter-shares-subdivision
capital · SH02
2023-10-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-20