AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06480615 · ltd · incorporated 2008-01-23
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 61-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 61). 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 15.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 15.6 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: 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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (5 active, 15 linked, 11 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
109 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
0
filings
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-05➕CLAY, Jason Christopher appointeddirector
- 2026-01-05➕MOWAT, Andrew Francis appointeddirector
- 2025-05-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-28📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-05-28📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-05-28📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-02-04➕BLAKEY, Anne Helen appointedsecretary
- 2025-02-04📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-12-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited as Security Agent (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2024-09-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-31➖CONTRERAS, Robert Leonard resigneddirector
- 2024-08-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-28🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-06-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2024-02-29📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-02-28📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-22📄second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-dateconfirmation-statement · RP04CS01
- 2023-04-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-03📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2023-02-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-02-02📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-02-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-02-01📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-01-31➕BOYLE, Andrew Iain appointeddirector
- 2023-01-31➕PEDERSEN, Henrik Vorgod appointeddirector
- 2023-01-31➕CONTRERAS, Robert Leonard appointeddirector
- 2023-01-31➖MASSEY, Paul resigneddirector
- 2023-01-31➖SHEARER, Benjamin resigneddirector
- 2023-01-31➖SULTAN, Telhat resigneddirector
- 2023-01-31➖SULTAN, Zanib resigneddirector
- 2022-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-07-01➕SHEARER, Benjamin appointeddirector
- 2020-02-01➕SULTAN, Telhat appointeddirector
- 2018-10-19➖SULTAN, Telhat resignedsecretary
- 2018-10-19➖SULTAN, Telhat resigneddirector
- 2018-10-19➕SULTAN, Zanib appointeddirector
- 2010-10-08🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2009-09-02➖WILSON, Mike resigneddirector
- 2008-04-30➕MASSEY, Paul appointeddirector
- 2008-01-23🏢Company incorporatedAs AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED
- 2008-01-23➕SULTAN, Telhat appointedsecretary
- 2008-01-23➕FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2008-01-23➖FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2008-01-23➕SULTAN, Telhat appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
48/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
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
Adler & Allan Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Adler & Allan Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED
This company · 06480615
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adler & Allan Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/01/2023 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Telhat Sultanceased 31/01/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · significant influence · firm interest
- Mrs Zanib Sultanceased 01/02/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Paul Masseyceased 31/01/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
- Mr Telhat Sultanceased 19/10/2018· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2008-01-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
80 Station Parade
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 1HQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-30
Last: 2025-12-16
Officers (5 active · 10 resigned)
BLAKEY, Anne Helen→
Activesecretary · appointed 2025-02-04
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BOYLE, Andrew Iain→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2023-01-31
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CLAY, Jason Christopher→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2026-01-05
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MOWAT, Andrew Francis→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2026-01-05
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PEDERSEN, Henrik Vorgod→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2023-01-31
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SULTAN, Telhat→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-23 · resigned 2018-10-19
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2008-01-23 · resigned 2008-01-23
CONTRERAS, Robert Leonard→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2023-01-31 · resigned 2024-08-31
MASSEY, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2008-04-30 · resigned 2023-01-31
SHEARER, Benjamin→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2022-07-01 · resigned 2023-01-31
SULTAN, Telhat→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2020-02-01 · resigned 2023-01-31
SULTAN, Telhat→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2008-01-23 · resigned 2018-10-19
SULTAN, Zanib→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-10-19 · resigned 2023-01-31
WILSON, Mike→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-01-23 · resigned 2009-09-02
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2008-01-23 · resigned 2008-01-23
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services as Security Agent (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) Kroll Trustee Services Limited as Security Agent (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | — | 13/12/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | — | 12/03/2024 | 28/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/10/2010 | 30/08/2022 |
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Recent filings (109 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-05-28
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-05-28
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-05-28
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-05-28
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-02-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-09
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-06-07
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-03-21
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-02-29