23.5 DEGREES HOLDINGS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
09662167 · ltd · incorporated 2015-06-29
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 77/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 10.8y
35/100
too messy
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.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — 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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (2 active, 10 linked, 8 with DOB)
86
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
71 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
48
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
8
filings
- • 3 accounts
- • 2 officers
- • 2 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (51 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-25📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2026-05-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-14➕KING, Darren Anthony appointeddirector
- 2026-05-14➖RAYNER, Alex resigneddirector
- 2026-04-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2026-03-25📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-03-25🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2026-03-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2026-02-10📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2026-02-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-01-07📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-08-04✏️legacychange-of-name · RP04SH01
- 2025-08-04✏️legacychange-of-name · RP04SH01
- 2025-08-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-31📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-07-31📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-07-31⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-07-31📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-31📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2025-06-09📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-04-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-10-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-10-14➕LINGHAM, Michael William appointeddirector
- 2024-10-14➖GATELEY SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2024-10-14➖CONTARDO, Luca resigneddirector
- 2024-10-14➖HEPBURN, Mark resigneddirector
- 2024-10-14➕RAYNER, Alex appointeddirector
- 2024-07-10🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2020-06-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-07-25➕CONTARDO, Luca appointeddirector
- 2018-07-25🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Connection Capital LLP as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (As Defined Therein)
- 2018-07-10➕GATELEY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2018-06-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD
- 2018-06-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-08-11➖HART, Amanda Judith resigneddirector
- 2016-02-29➖GARNER, Charles James resigneddirector
- 2016-01-07➕HART, Amanda Judith appointeddirector
- 2015-12-17➖PATIL, Anil resignedsecretary
- 2015-12-17➖PATIL, Anil Sudhakar resigneddirector
- 2015-09-22➕GARNER, Charles James appointeddirector
- 2015-09-22🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2015-06-29🏢Company incorporatedAs 23.5 DEGREES HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 2015-06-29➕PATIL, Anil appointedsecretary
- 2015-06-29➕HEPBURN, Mark appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 51 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 high · 2 med · 1 low1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-07-31: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Name changed 2 times
mediumName changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2025-08-04: legacy; 2025-08-04: legacy
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
23.5 Degrees Topco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
23.5 Degrees Topco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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23.5 DEGREES HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 09662167
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
23.5 Degrees Topco 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
Incorporated2015-06-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Building 7 Chiswick Park
566 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 5YG
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-27
Last made up to: 2025-09-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-21
Last: 2025-07-07
Officers (2 active · 8 resigned)
KING, Darren Anthony→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2026-05-14
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LINGHAM, Michael William→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2024-10-14
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PATIL, Anil→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-06-29 · resigned 2015-12-17
GATELEY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2018-07-10 · resigned 2024-10-14
CONTARDO, Luca→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2018-07-25 · resigned 2024-10-14
GARNER, Charles James→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-09-22 · resigned 2016-02-29
HART, Amanda Judith→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2016-01-07 · resigned 2017-08-11
HEPBURN, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2015-06-29 · resigned 2024-10-14
PATIL, Anil Sudhakar→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2015-06-29 · resigned 2015-12-17
RAYNER, Alex→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2024-10-14 · resigned 2026-05-14
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Connection Capital as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (As Defined Therein) Connection Capital LLP as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (As Defined Therein) | A registered charge | — | 25/07/2018 | 10/07/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 22/06/2018 | 18/03/2026 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2018 | 25/03/2026 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/09/2015 | 09/06/2020 |
Recent filings (71 total)
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2026-06-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-04-18
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-03-25
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-03-18
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2026-02-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-05
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2026-01-07
legacy
change-of-name · RP04SH01
2025-08-04
legacy
change-of-name · RP04SH01
2025-08-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-08-04
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-07-31
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-07-31
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-07-31