AXIS BIDCO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
09885040 · ltd · incorporated 2015-11-23
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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book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 10.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.5 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: medium (61/100)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
8 officers (5 active, 8 linked, 7 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
49 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (38 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-25📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-06-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-03-29➕HADDOW, Scott William appointeddirector
- 2023-02-15📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-02-13🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument))
- 2023-01-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-25📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-01-25📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-01-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-01-18🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument))
- 2023-01-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-01-16➖CHERRY, Ian resigneddirector
- 2023-01-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-01-03📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-10-13📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-10-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-26➕COOK, Alexander James appointedsecretary
- 2022-07-26➕COOK, Alexander James appointeddirector
- 2022-06-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-20📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-10-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-08-16🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (Each as Defined in the Instrument))
- 2018-07-30➖ELLIOTT, Thomas James resigneddirector
- 2018-07-30➖MASTERS, Julian James Lawrence resigneddirector
- 2015-12-16🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
- 2015-12-03➕BRENNAN, David Martin appointeddirector
- 2015-12-03➕ELLIS, John Christian appointeddirector
- 2015-12-03➕CHERRY, Ian appointeddirector
- 2015-11-23🏢Company incorporatedAs AXIS BIDCO LIMITED
- 2015-11-23➕ELLIOTT, Thomas James appointeddirector
- 2015-11-23➕MASTERS, Julian James Lawrence appointeddirector
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Axis Midco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Axis Midco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AXIS BIDCO LIMITED
This company · 09885040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Axis Midco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 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
Incorporated2015-11-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Nexus House Richardshaw Lane
Stanningley
Pudsey
LS28 6AA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-06
Last: 2025-11-22
Officers (5 active · 3 resigned)
COOK, Alexander James→
Activesecretary · appointed 2022-07-26
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BRENNAN, David Martin→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2015-12-03
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COOK, Alexander James→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2022-07-26
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ELLIS, John Christian→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2015-12-03
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HADDOW, Scott William→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2023-03-29
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CHERRY, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-12-03 · resigned 2023-01-16
ELLIOTT, Thomas James→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2015-11-23 · resigned 2018-07-30
MASTERS, Julian James Lawrence→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2015-11-23 · resigned 2018-07-30
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Ares Management (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) | A registered charge | — | 13/02/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Ares Management (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) | A registered charge | — | 18/01/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Ares Management (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (Each as Defined in the Instrument)) Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (Each as Defined in the Instrument)) | A registered charge | — | 16/08/2018 | 17/01/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 16/12/2015 | 20/11/2021 |
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Recent filings (49 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-06-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-25
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2025-11-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-06-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-06-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-06-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-04-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-02-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-01-25
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2023-01-25
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-01-25
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-01-20
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-01-17