CHIARO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
⚰️Wound downadministration
08502405 · ltd · incorporated 2013-04-24
Investment thesis
Company administration — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
33/100
Pass
What this business does
Primary activity: Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (other than commercial art galleries and opticians)
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 33/100 (pass), bankability 2/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (100/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
13 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 9.9y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 73/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (3 active, 16 linked, 15 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
169 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
33/100Pass
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.
Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
0
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 insolvency
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 2 insolvency
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 insolvency
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (72 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-06⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2026-03-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-03-24🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2026-03-23⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2025-10-28⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2025-04-25⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · AM06
- 2025-04-25⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · AM02
- 2025-04-25⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · AM03
- 2025-04-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-04-15⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · AM01
- 2025-02-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-02-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-01-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-31📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-12-20➖LEDWIDGE, Sarah Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2024-12-04➖AUBE, Jean-David resignedsecretary
- 2024-12-04➖ASSEILY, Alexander resigneddirector
- 2024-12-04➖AUBE, Tania Melissa Swan-Tjin resigneddirector
- 2024-11-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-18➖TOD, Michaela Margarete Nikolaya resigneddirector
- 2024-10-09📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-10-08📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2024-09-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-13➕JOHNSON, Seth James Burnett appointeddirector
- 2024-08-31➖PIGAGA, Kenneth Michael resigneddirector
- 2024-08-30➖GREEN, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2024-07-10📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-06-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-20➕LEDWIDGE, Sarah Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2024-05-20➖SPEDDING, Daina resigneddirector
- 2024-04-10🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-06🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2023-12-14➕PLAZA, Karim Abdel-Ghaffar appointeddirector
- 2023-12-14➖NOULIKA, Persefoni resigneddirector
- 2023-02-27➕GREEN, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2023-02-24➖WREN, Samantha Anne resigneddirector
- 2022-12-21🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-12-21🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-12-20🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-12-20🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-30➕TOD, Michaela Margarete Nikolaya appointeddirector
- 2022-10-20➕PIGAGA, Kenneth Michael appointeddirector
- 2021-07-26➕NOULIKA, Persefoni appointeddirector
- 2021-07-26➕SPEDDING, Daina appointeddirector
- 2020-07-16🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 72 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — 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 58. Early succession window.
Red flags
4 high · 1 med · 2 lowAccounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-07-11
Company status: administration
highCompany is in a formal insolvency or administration process. Treat accordingly.
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-05-06: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report; 2026-03-23: liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
8 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Ipgl Limited holds 25-50% — a significant corporate investor but not a controlling parent.
🏛️significant stake
Ipgl Limited
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
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CHIARO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
This company · 08502405
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipgl Limited Corporate entity | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 22/10/2022 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| 258 MERCHANDISE LTD→ 10255921 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 27SOUTHEAST LTD→ 14945353 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 28GRAMS NUTRACEUTICALS LTD→ 16681430 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29COLLECTABLES LTD→ 16795674 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2B1G LIMITED→ 16810719 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2FLY2FLOAT LTD→ 07874786 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
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Statusadministration
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-04-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC47789 — Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (other than commercial art galleries and opticians)
Registered office
C/O Fti Consulting Llp, 200 Aldersgate
Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2024-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2025-07-11OVERDUE
Last: 2024-06-27
Officers (3 active · 13 resigned)
JOHNSON, Seth James Burnett→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2024-09-13
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KING, Simon Paul, Dr→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2016-11-25
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PLAZA, Karim Abdel-Ghaffar→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2023-12-14
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AUBE, Jean-David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-02-10 · resigned 2024-12-04
ADEYOOLA, Tom Modupe→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2013-10-07 · resigned 2017-11-17
ASSEILY, Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2013-11-15 · resigned 2024-12-04
AUBE, Tania Melissa Swan-Tjin→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2013-04-24 · resigned 2024-12-04
GREEN, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2023-02-27 · resigned 2024-08-30
JOHNSON, Seth James Burnett→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-11-15 · resigned 2016-11-29
KAHAN, Barbara→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · appointed 2013-04-24 · resigned 2013-04-24
LEDWIDGE, Sarah Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2024-05-20 · resigned 2024-12-20
NOULIKA, Persefoni→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2021-07-26 · resigned 2023-12-14
PIGAGA, Kenneth Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2022-10-20 · resigned 2024-08-31
SPEDDING, Daina→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2021-07-26 · resigned 2024-05-20
TOD, Michaela Margarete Nikolaya→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2022-11-30 · resigned 2024-10-18
WREN, Samantha Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2019-04-01 · resigned 2023-02-24
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
8
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/04/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 21/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 21/12/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2022 | 24/03/2026 | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 16/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 16/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 16/07/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Raymond Churk Lun Yip | A registered charge | — | 28/03/2019 | 29/06/2020 | |
| satisfied | Ted Auld | A registered charge | — | 28/03/2019 | 29/06/2020 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Security Trustee Limited | A registered charge | — | 25/10/2018 | 24/05/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 08/07/2016 | 18/09/2019 |
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Recent filings (169 total)
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2026-05-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-03-24
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2026-03-23
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2025-10-28
liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals
insolvency · AM06
2025-04-25
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · AM02
2025-04-25
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · AM03
2025-04-25
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-04-15
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · AM01
2025-04-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-02-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-02-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-31
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-01-31