AIRBAND TOPCO LIMITED
🏛️Establishedactive
13355635 · ltd · incorporated 2021-04-26
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.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
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 75/100 (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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 4.8y
25/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Charge age ~4.8 years — mid-life; refi window approaching.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (3 active, 15 linked, 15 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
76 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
65
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
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
3
filings
- • 3 officers
Last 90 days
8
filings
- • 7 officers
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Last 180 days
10
filings
- • 9 officers
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (54 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-22➕PIKE, Nicholas John appointeddirector
- 2026-07-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-07-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-06➖ANDERSON, Alexander Scott resigneddirector
- 2026-07-06➖HELMSLEY, Dominic James resigneddirector
- 2026-06-19➖THATCHER, David Andrew resigneddirector
- 2026-06-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-06-03➖STONE, Alexander Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2026-06-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-13📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-05-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-05➕STRICKLAND, Paula Joyce appointeddirector
- 2026-04-28➖RAHMAN, Kashif resigneddirector
- 2026-04-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-25➕FINNEGAN, Jarlath Martin appointeddirector
- 2026-03-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-28➖FISHWICK, Ian Michael resigneddirector
- 2026-01-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-01-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-01-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-11➕STONE, Alexander Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2025-02-28➕THATCHER, David Andrew appointeddirector
- 2025-02-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-01-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-18➖PEEL, Robert Andrew Redmond resigneddirector
- 2024-11-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-09📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-09-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-08-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-08-16🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent
- 2024-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-28➖KRIEK, Jeffrey resigneddirector
- 2024-04-22➖LAWRENCE, Philip James resigneddirector
- 2024-04-22➕PEEL, Robert Andrew Redmond appointeddirector
- 2024-04-22➖PEEL, Robert Andrew Redmond resigneddirector
- 2024-04-22➕RAHMAN, Kashif appointeddirector
- 2024-04-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-08-11🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Trustee
- 2023-07-31➖TERRY, Benjamin James resigneddirector
- 2023-07-18➕FISHWICK, Ian Michael appointeddirector
- 2023-05-22➖HOGG, Christopher Charles resigneddirector
- 2021-09-24🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
- 2021-04-26🏢Company incorporatedAs AIRBAND TOPCO LIMITED
- 2021-04-26➕ANDERSON, Alexander Scott appointeddirector
- 2021-04-26➕HELMSLEY, Dominic James appointeddirector
- 2021-04-26➕HOGG, Christopher Charles appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 54 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
1 med ·6 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: ANDERSON, Alexander Scott resigned 2026-07-06; FISHWICK, Ian Michael resigned 2026-02-28; HELMSLEY, Dominic James resigned 2026-07-06
Group structure
Cotton Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cotton Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AIRBAND TOPCO LIMITED
This company · 13355635
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cotton Bidco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 02/07/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Ndif Investments (Abc) Limitedceased 31/07/2023· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2021-04-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
105 Pointon Way
Hampton Lovett
Droitwich
WR9 0LW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-17
Last: 2026-01-03
Officers (3 active · 12 resigned)
FINNEGAN, Jarlath Martin→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2026-04-25
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PIKE, Nicholas John→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2026-07-22
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STRICKLAND, Paula Joyce→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2026-05-05
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ANDERSON, Alexander Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~36y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2026-07-06
FISHWICK, Ian Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2023-07-18 · resigned 2026-02-28
HELMSLEY, Dominic James→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2026-07-06
HOGG, Christopher Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2023-05-22
KRIEK, Jeffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2024-06-28
LAWRENCE, Philip James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2024-04-22
PEEL, Robert Andrew Redmond→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2024-04-22 · resigned 2024-12-18
PEEL, Robert Andrew Redmond→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2024-04-22
RAHMAN, Kashif→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2024-04-22 · resigned 2026-04-28
STONE, Alexander Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2025-04-11 · resigned 2026-06-03
TERRY, Benjamin James→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2021-04-26 · resigned 2023-07-31
THATCHER, David Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2025-02-28 · resigned 2026-06-19
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 16/08/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Trustee Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | — | 11/08/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/09/2021 | — |
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Recent filings (76 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-07-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-03
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-05-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-01-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-01-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-10-02