APOLLO SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
09181578 · ltd · incorporated 2014-08-19
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 8.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-life insurance
Sector: Financial & insurance
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 65202Non-life reinsurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 8.2y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 8.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 28/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (59/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (11 active, 31 linked, 27 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
85 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
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
1
filing
  • 1 officers
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • 1 officers
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (76 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-06-18
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    replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
    officers · RP01AP01
  2. 2026-01-08
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  3. 2026-01-01
    DAVIES, Stuart Robert resigned
    director
  4. 2025-07-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2025-03-18
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  6. 2025-03-17
    KREFTA, Michael Christopher Steven appointed
    director
  7. 2025-03-03
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2025-03-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2025-02-28
    LITTLEMORE, Robert David appointed
    director
  10. 2025-02-28
    HUDSON, Martin Peter resigned
    director
  11. 2024-07-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2024-06-18
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  13. 2024-06-06
    CRAMER MANHEM, Monica appointed
    director
  14. 2024-05-16
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  15. 2024-05-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  16. 2024-03-19
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2024-03-18
    MCHARG, Taryn Leonie appointed
    director
  18. 2024-01-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  19. 2024-01-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2024-01-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  21. 2024-01-01
    MACDIARMID, James David resigned
    director
  22. 2024-01-01
    SPINK, Hayley Dana resigned
    director
  23. 2024-01-01
    WHITE, Simon Andrew Charles resigned
    director
  24. 2023-11-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  25. 2023-11-07
    HULSE, Anthony Philip resigned
    director
  26. 2023-10-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  27. 2023-09-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  28. 2023-08-30
    WINTHER, Angus Christian appointed
    director
  29. 2023-08-30
    CUSACK, Julian Michael, Dr resigned
    director
  30. 2023-05-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  31. 2022-11-02
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  32. 2022-11-01
    HILL, Sian Elizabeth appointed
    director
  33. 2022-10-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  34. 2022-10-05
    SPINK, Hayley Dana appointed
    director
  35. 2022-08-16
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  36. 2022-08-04
    DAVIES, Stuart Robert appointed
    director
  37. 2022-07-21
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  38. 2022-07-18
    GODDARD, Mary Edith Lancaster resigned
    director
  39. 2021-07-06
    SLAUGHTER, James Richard appointed
    director
  40. 2021-07-01
    BUCKLEY, Farah Adiba appointed
    director
  41. 2021-05-07
    BURKINSHAW, Nicolas John resigned
    director
  42. 2021-03-16
    BOWDEN, Peter Charles appointed
    secretary
  43. 2021-03-16
    GRAY, Andrew Jon resigned
    secretary
  44. 2020-09-30
    SCHÄFERMEIER, Jens resigned
    director
  45. 2019-11-01
    MISTRY, Vinay Vanmali Vallabhbhai appointed
    director
  46. 2019-11-01
    ELLIS, Philip Arthur resigned
    director
  47. 2019-08-29
    SCHÄFERMEIER, Jens appointed
    director
  48. 2019-07-30
    JONES, Nicholas resigned
    director
  49. 2019-07-30
    NEWMAN, Matthew James resigned
    director
  50. 2019-07-30
    RAYNER, Mark Jonathan resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -10 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

50/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.

Red flags

1 high ·
Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2026-05-17

Group structure

Apollo Group Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Apollo Group Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
APOLLO SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
This company · 09181578

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Apollo Group Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control31/08/2021
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Mr James Charles Haysceased 31/08/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
  • Apollo Partners Llpceased 31/08/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2014-08-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC65120 — Non-life insurance

Registered office

One Bishopsgate
London
EC2N 3AQ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-05-17OVERDUE
Last: 2025-05-03

Officers (11 active · 20 resigned)

BOWDEN, Peter Charles
secretary · appointed 2021-03-16
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Active
BUCKLEY, Farah Adiba
director · ~46y · appointed 2021-07-01
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Active
CRAMER MANHEM, Monica
director · ~67y · appointed 2024-06-06
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Active
HILL, Sian Elizabeth
director · ~62y · appointed 2022-11-01
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Active
IBESON, David Christopher Ben
director · ~61y · appointed 2014-08-19
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Active
KREFTA, Michael Christopher Steven
director · ~46y · appointed 2025-03-17
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Active
LITTLEMORE, Robert David
director · ~58y · appointed 2025-02-28
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Active
MCHARG, Taryn Leonie
director · ~48y · appointed 2024-03-18
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Active
MISTRY, Vinay Vanmali Vallabhbhai
director · ~50y · appointed 2019-11-01
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Active
SLAUGHTER, James Richard
director · ~53y · appointed 2021-07-06
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Active
WINTHER, Angus Christian
director · ~59y · appointed 2023-08-30
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Active
GRAY, Andrew Jon
secretary · appointed 2017-03-27 · resigned 2021-03-16
Resigned
MACDOWALL, Iain Falconer
secretary · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2017-03-27
Resigned
NOROSE COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2014-08-19 · resigned 2014-08-19
Resigned
ALTHOFF, Sven
director · ~57y · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2019-03-07
Resigned
BURKINSHAW, Nicolas John
director · ~62y · appointed 2019-07-08 · resigned 2021-05-07
Resigned
CUSACK, Julian Michael, Dr
director · ~76y · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2023-08-30
Resigned
DAVIES, Stuart Robert
director · ~59y · appointed 2022-08-04 · resigned 2026-01-01
Resigned
ELLIS, Philip Arthur
director · ~65y · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2019-11-01
Resigned
GODDARD, Mary Edith Lancaster
director · ~68y · appointed 2018-02-01 · resigned 2022-07-18
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property22/03/2019
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
A registered charge1 property12/04/2018
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Recent filings (85 total)

replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-06-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-05-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-05-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-03