CANTERBURY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06930025 · ltd · incorporated 2009-06-10
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 16.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 16.6y
85/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 16.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (5 active, 21 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
28 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
101 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-02➕FIELDHOUSE, Karen appointeddirector
- 2025-02-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-02-18🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2025-02-04📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-02-04📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-02-04⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-02-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-11-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-19📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-05📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-07-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-07-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-30➖GODDEN, Jonathan Mark resigneddirector
- 2023-01-17📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-28➖HIGHFIELD, Dominique resigneddirector
- 2021-11-03📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-11-03📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2021-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-01➕PATEL, Chirag Yashvant appointeddirector
- 2020-10-01➕GODDEN, Jonathan Mark appointeddirector
- 2020-10-01➕HIGHFIELD, Dominique appointeddirector
- 2020-09-30➖NURSE, Katrina Lesley resigneddirector
- 2019-08-13➖DAVIES, Carl Stewart resigneddirector
- 2019-01-02➕NURSE, Katrina Lesley appointeddirector
- 2018-06-01➕DAVIES, Carl Stewart appointeddirector
- 2018-04-23➖STEPHENSON, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2018-02-28➖CARVER, John Antony resigneddirector
- 2017-04-03➕CARVER, John Antony appointeddirector
- 2015-04-20➕CULLEN, Timothy Edward appointedsecretary
- 2015-04-20➖CAMPBELL, Patrick James resignedsecretary
- 2013-01-01➕STEPHENSON, Christopher appointeddirector
- 2012-09-13➕LONG, Andrew Michael appointeddirector
- 2012-09-13➕RUBIN, Andrew Keith appointeddirector
- 2012-09-13➖BRISLEY, Jane Marie resignedsecretary
- 2012-09-13➕CAMPBELL, Patrick James appointedsecretary
- 2012-09-13➖OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2012-09-13➖BOWN, Barry Colin resigneddirector
- 2012-09-13➖COWGILL, Peter Alan resigneddirector
- 2012-09-13➖SMALL, Brian Michael resigneddirector
- 2010-07-01➕OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2010-03-01➖HUNT, Timothy James resigneddirector
- 2009-10-15➕BRISLEY, Jane Marie appointedsecretary
- 2009-10-15➖SMALL, Brian Michael resignedsecretary
- 2009-10-07🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Jd Sports Fashion PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
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
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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: 2025-02-04: legacy
Group structure
Pentland Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pentland Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CANTERBURY LIMITED
This company · 06930025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pentland Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 02/11/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Pentland Group Limitedceased 02/11/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% 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
Incorporated2009-06-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
8 Manchester Square
London
W1U 3PH
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-02-01
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-24
Last: 2025-06-10
Officers (5 active · 16 resigned)
CULLEN, Timothy Edward→
Activesecretary · appointed 2015-04-20
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FIELDHOUSE, Karen→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2025-06-02
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LONG, Andrew Michael→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2012-09-13
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PATEL, Chirag Yashvant→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2020-10-01
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RUBIN, Andrew Keith→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-09-13
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BRISLEY, Jane Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-15 · resigned 2012-09-13
CAMPBELL, Patrick James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-09-13 · resigned 2015-04-20
SMALL, Brian Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-07-21 · resigned 2009-10-15
OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2010-07-01 · resigned 2012-09-13
BOWN, Barry Colin→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2009-07-21 · resigned 2012-09-13
CARVER, John Antony→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2017-04-03 · resigned 2018-02-28
COWGILL, Peter Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2009-07-21 · resigned 2012-09-13
DAVIES, Carl Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-06-01 · resigned 2019-08-13
GODDEN, Jonathan Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2020-10-01 · resigned 2023-06-30
HALLIWELL, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2009-06-10 · resigned 2009-07-21
HIGHFIELD, Dominique→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2020-10-01 · resigned 2022-02-28
HUNT, Timothy James→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-07-21 · resigned 2010-03-01
NURSE, Katrina Lesley→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-01-02 · resigned 2020-09-30
SMALL, Brian Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2009-07-21 · resigned 2012-09-13
STEPHENSON, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2013-01-01 · resigned 2018-04-23
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Jd Sports Fashion Jd Sports Fashion PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/10/2009 | 18/02/2025 |
Recent filings (101 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-06-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-02-18
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-02-04
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-02-04
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-02-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-02-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-11
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-02-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-06
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2023-07-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-07-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-03