CLARKE TELECOM LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07524755 · ltd · incorporated 2011-02-10
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
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
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other telecommunications activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 15.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 15.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (4 active, 15 linked, 11 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
95 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
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
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-24🔒Charge registered #7Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2025-07-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-22➕PHILLIPS, Robert John appointeddirector
- 2025-07-22➖SCOTT, Paul resigneddirector
- 2024-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-10-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-04🔒Charge registered #6Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2023-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2022-12-16➖NEWTON, Nigel Ernest resigneddirector
- 2022-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-30➕MARSHALL, Ian Henderson appointeddirector
- 2022-11-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-11-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2022-10-05📄change-corporate-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH02
- 2022-07-22📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2022-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-02-04🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2020-01-29🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2018-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-05-08🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2014-12-31➖PHYTHIAN, John Paul resigneddirector
- 2014-04-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2014-04-28➕RENEW NOMINEES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-04-28➕RENEW CORPORATE DIRECTOR LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2014-04-28➖PHYTHIAN, John Paul resignedsecretary
- 2014-04-28➖CLARKE, James resigneddirector
- 2014-04-28➖CLARKE, James Stuart resigneddirector
- 2014-04-28➖FLETCHER, Alan resigneddirector
- 2014-04-28➖HOLLIDAY, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2014-04-28➖MCCALLUM, Julie resigneddirector
- 2014-04-28➕SCOTT, Paul appointeddirector
- 2014-04-28➖THOMPSON, Laura Gaye resigneddirector
- 2014-01-30🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-04-18➕NEWTON, Nigel Ernest appointeddirector
- 2013-04-12➕PHYTHIAN, John Paul appointeddirector
- 2013-03-01➕FLETCHER, Alan appointeddirector
- 2013-03-01➕MCCALLUM, Julie appointeddirector
- 2013-03-01➕THOMPSON, Laura Gaye appointeddirector
- 2012-10-12➖HOLLIDAY, Peter John resignedsecretary
- 2012-10-12➕PHYTHIAN, John Paul appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 56 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
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
- 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
Renew Holdings Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Renew Holdings Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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CLARKE TELECOM LIMITED
This company · 07524755
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Renew Holdings Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 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
Incorporated2011-02-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC61900 — Other telecommunications activities
Registered office
3125 Thorpe Park
Leeds
LS15 8ZB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-13
Last: 2026-01-30
Officers (4 active · 11 resigned)
RENEW NOMINEES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-04-28
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MARSHALL, Ian Henderson→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2022-11-30
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PHILLIPS, Robert John→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2025-07-22
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RENEW CORPORATE DIRECTOR LIMITED→
Activecorporate-director · appointed 2014-04-28
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HOLLIDAY, Peter John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-02-10 · resigned 2012-10-12
PHYTHIAN, John Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-10-12 · resigned 2014-04-28
CLARKE, James→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2011-02-10 · resigned 2014-04-28
CLARKE, James Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2011-02-10 · resigned 2014-04-28
FLETCHER, Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-03-01 · resigned 2014-04-28
HOLLIDAY, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2011-02-10 · resigned 2014-04-28
MCCALLUM, Julie→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2013-03-01 · resigned 2014-04-28
NEWTON, Nigel Ernest→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-04-18 · resigned 2022-12-16
PHYTHIAN, John Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-04-12 · resigned 2014-12-31
SCOTT, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2014-04-28 · resigned 2025-07-22
THOMPSON, Laura Gaye→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2013-03-01 · resigned 2014-04-28
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/10/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/11/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/01/2020 | 21/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/05/2018 | 04/02/2020 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 29/04/2014 | 30/08/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/03/2011 | 30/01/2014 |
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Recent filings (95 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-23
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-11-22
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-01-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-16