APNE LIMITED
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 65). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 10.8y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (83/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | — | £750.0k |
| Current assets | — | £9.15M |
| Cash | — | £4.86M |
| Debtors | — | £492.1k |
| Net assets | — | £750.0k |
| Average employees | 0 | — |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (28 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-27📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-04-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-04-16📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-01-25🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Credit Suisse (UK) Limited
- 2024-01-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-12🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-01-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2023-12-21📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-29📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-08📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-10-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2020-08-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-04-24➖RADIA, Ramesh resigneddirector
- 2016-07-01➕NATHWANI, Nilesh appointeddirector
- 2016-07-01➕NATHWANI, Panna appointeddirector
- 2015-08-30🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Standard Chartered Bank
- 2015-08-26🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2015-03-11🏢Company incorporatedAs APNE LIMITED
- 2015-03-11➕RADIA, Ramesh appointeddirector
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Nilesh Nathwani Individual · British · DOB 07/1961 · age 65 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 07/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Panna Nathwaniceased 24/03/2025· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Officers (2 active · 1 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Credit Suisse (UK) Credit Suisse (UK) Limited | A registered charge | — | 25/01/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Standard Chartered Bank | A registered charge | — | 30/08/2015 | 12/01/2024 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 26/08/2015 | 12/01/2024 |