TESCO SECRETARIES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08730224 · ltd · incorporated 2013-10-14
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
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
18 officers (2 active, 18 linked, 18 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
63 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
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 (53 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-26➖THOMSON, Sara resigneddirector
- 2025-09-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-12➖SCOTT, Evette Judith Winifred resigneddirector
- 2025-09-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-04➕TAYLOR, Christopher Jon appointeddirector
- 2025-07-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-20➕SCOTT, Evette Judith Winifred appointeddirector
- 2024-12-17➖WELCH, Robert John resigneddirector
- 2024-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-11➖HERD, Julia Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2022-05-25➖KUMARI, Kiran resigneddirector
- 2022-05-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-02-14➕HARDY, Wendy Louise appointeddirector
- 2022-02-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-04➖DRISCOLL, Catherine resigneddirector
- 2022-01-21➕KUMARI, Kiran appointeddirector
- 2022-01-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-30➖HARDY, Wendy Louise resigneddirector
- 2020-10-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-09-01➕DRISCOLL, Catherine appointeddirector
- 2019-06-18➖DRIVER, Samantha resigneddirector
- 2018-08-21➕DRIVER, Samantha appointeddirector
- 2018-08-21➕HARDY, Wendy Louise appointeddirector
- 2018-01-11➖FAZAL, Alia resigneddirector
- 2017-11-10➕HERD, Julia Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2017-11-10➖LENNARK, Darren Elliot resigneddirector
- 2016-11-25➖SPENCER, Claire Louise resigneddirector
- 2016-08-10➕WELCH, Robert John appointeddirector
- 2016-07-14➕SPENCER, Claire Louise appointeddirector
- 2016-06-30➖MOORE, Paul Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-12-14➖O'KEEFE, Helen Jane resigneddirector
- 2015-10-29➖STONE, Carla resigneddirector
- 2015-07-09➕FAZAL, Alia appointeddirector
- 2015-01-23➖LLOYD, Jonathan Mark resigneddirector
- 2015-01-23➕MOORE, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2015-01-09➖OO, Ruby resigneddirector
- 2013-10-14🏢Company incorporatedAs TESCO SECRETARIES LIMITED
- 2013-10-14➕LENNARK, Darren Elliot appointeddirector
- 2013-10-14➕LLOYD, Jonathan Mark appointeddirector
- 2013-10-14➕O'KEEFE, Helen Jane appointeddirector
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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 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: SCOTT, Evette Judith Winifred resigned 2025-09-12; THOMSON, Sara resigned 2025-09-26
Group structure
Tesco Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Tesco Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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TESCO SECRETARIES LIMITED
This company · 08730224
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tesco Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 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
Incorporated2013-10-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Tesco House, Shire Park
Kestrel Way
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1GA
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-26
Last made up to: 2025-02-22
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-20
Last: 2025-10-06
Officers (2 active · 16 resigned)
HARDY, Wendy Louise→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2022-02-14
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TAYLOR, Christopher Jon→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2025-07-04
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DRISCOLL, Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~36y · appointed 2020-09-01 · resigned 2022-02-04
DRIVER, Samantha→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-08-21 · resigned 2019-06-18
FAZAL, Alia→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2015-07-09 · resigned 2018-01-11
HARDY, Wendy Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-08-21 · resigned 2021-07-30
HERD, Julia Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2017-11-10 · resigned 2022-10-11
KUMARI, Kiran→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2022-01-21 · resigned 2022-05-25
LENNARK, Darren Elliot→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2013-10-14 · resigned 2017-11-10
LLOYD, Jonathan Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-10-14 · resigned 2015-01-23
MOORE, Paul Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-01-23 · resigned 2016-06-30
O'KEEFE, Helen Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-10-14 · resigned 2015-12-14
OO, Ruby→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2013-10-14 · resigned 2015-01-09
SCOTT, Evette Judith Winifred→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2024-12-20 · resigned 2025-09-12
SPENCER, Claire Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2016-07-14 · resigned 2016-11-25
STONE, Carla→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-10-14 · resigned 2015-10-29
THOMSON, Sara→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2013-10-14 · resigned 2025-09-26
WELCH, Robert John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-08-10 · resigned 2024-12-17
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Recent filings (63 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-10-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-10-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-05-25