WILLIAM CLARK & SONS HOLDINGS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
R0000796 · ltd · incorporated 1913-11-27
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
71/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed property-backed borrower — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (85/100, director aged 66). 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).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 43.4y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 43.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 33/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

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
14 officers (2 active, 14 linked, 13 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
283 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
51
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
5
filings
  • • 2 capital
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 insolvency
Last 180 days
8
filings
  • • 4 capital
  • • 2 accounts
  • • 1 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-12
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  2. 2026-02-25
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  3. 2026-02-25
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  4. 2026-02-25
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  5. 2026-02-25
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  6. 2026-02-18
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    capital-cancellation-shares
    capital · SH06
  7. 2026-02-18
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    capital-return-purchase-own-shares
    capital · SH03
  8. 2026-01-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2025-05-31
    ➖
    CLARK, Robert Ivan resigned
    secretary
  10. 2025-05-31
    ➖
    CLARK, Robert Ivan resigned
    director
  11. 2025-05-31
    ➖
    CLARK, Rory Alexander resigned
    director
  12. 2025-05-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  13. 2025-05-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  14. 2025-05-31
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  15. 2025-04-25
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2025-04-15
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    CLARK, Sonya Jayne, Mrs. appointed
    director
  17. 2025-03-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2024-06-22
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  19. 2024-03-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2023-06-14
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  21. 2023-06-14
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    withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
  22. 2023-02-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2022-08-24
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  24. 2022-08-24
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Timothy Gordon Clark (As Security Trustee)
  25. 2021-10-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  26. 2014-04-07
    ➖
    WHIPP, Colin Peter resigned
    director
  27. 2013-11-01
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    Charge satisfied #3
  28. 2013-11-01
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  29. 2011-11-23
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    Charge satisfied #1
  30. 2005-08-03
    ➖
    MADDEN, Ian, Dr resigned
    director
  31. 2005-08-03
    ➖
    SEMPLE, Richard David resigned
    director
  32. 2005-05-17
    ➕
    CLARK, Rory Alexander appointed
    director
  33. 2005-05-17
    ➕
    WHIPP, Colin Peter appointed
    director
  34. 2004-09-15
    ➖
    MCCONVILLE, Trevor resigned
    director
  35. 2001-12-20
    ➖
    CLARK, Henry W S resigned
    director
  36. 2001-12-20
    ➖
    SCHIERBEEK, Roelof Luitje, Dr resigned
    director
  37. 2001-09-05
    ➖
    O'DWYER, Sean resigned
    director
  38. 2001-07-16
    ➕
    MCCONVILLE, Trevor appointed
    director
  39. 2001-07-16
    ➕
    SEMPLE, Richard David appointed
    director
  40. 2001-07-04
    ➖
    ANDREWS, John L resigned
    director
  41. 2000-07-06
    ➕
    CLARK, Timothy Gordon appointed
    director
  42. 2000-07-06
    ➖
    CLARK, William S P resigned
    director
  43. 1983-10-25
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Department of Economic Development for Northern Ireland
  44. 1982-12-08
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Ulster Bank Limited
  45. 1982-12-08
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Ulster Bank Limited
  46. 1913-11-27
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    Company incorporated
    As WILLIAM CLARK & SONS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "CLARK" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

76/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 high · 2 med ·
1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2026-02-25: legacy

3 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: CLARK, Robert Ivan resigned 2025-05-31; CLARK, Robert Ivan resigned 2025-05-31; CLARK, Rory Alexander resigned 2025-05-31

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

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
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Timothy Gordon Clark
Individual · British · DOB 05/1960 · age 66
25–50%
25–50%25-50% shares · 25-50% voting06/12/2019
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Mr Timothy Gordon Clarkceased 15/12/2016· 25-50% shares

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
Incorporated1913-11-27
Jurisdictionnorthern-ireland
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate

Registered office

21 Clanbrassil Road
Holywood
Down
BT18 0AR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-08-31
Last made up to: 2025-05-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-01
Last: 2025-07-18

Officers (2 active · 12 resigned)

CLARK, Sonya Jayne, Mrs.→
director · ~64y · appointed 2025-04-15
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Active
CLARK, Timothy Gordon→
director · ~66y · appointed 2000-07-06
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Active
CLARK, Robert Ivan→
secretary · resigned 2025-05-31
Resigned
ANDREWS, John L→
director · ~72y · resigned 2001-07-04
Resigned
CLARK, Henry W S→
director · ~100y · resigned 2001-12-20
Resigned
CLARK, Robert Ivan→
director · ~72y · resigned 2025-05-31
Resigned
CLARK, Rory Alexander→
director · ~66y · appointed 2005-05-17 · resigned 2025-05-31
Resigned
CLARK, William S P→
director · ~74y · resigned 2000-07-06
Resigned
MADDEN, Ian, Dr→
director · ~88y · resigned 2005-08-03
Resigned
MCCONVILLE, Trevor→
director · ~71y · appointed 2001-07-16 · resigned 2004-09-15
Resigned
O'DWYER, Sean→
director · ~94y · resigned 2001-09-05
Resigned
SCHIERBEEK, Roelof Luitje, Dr→
director · ~104y · resigned 2001-12-20
Resigned
SEMPLE, Richard David→
director · ~72y · appointed 2001-07-16 · resigned 2005-08-03
Resigned
WHIPP, Colin Peter→
director · ~74y · appointed 2005-05-17 · resigned 2014-04-07
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Timothy Gordon Clark (As Security Trustee)
A registered charge—24/08/2022—
satisfied
Department of Economic Development for Northern Ireland
Mortgage debenture1 property25/10/198301/11/2013
satisfied
NatWest Group
Ulster Bank Limited
Mortgage debenture1 property08/12/198201/11/2013
satisfied
NatWest Group
Ulster Bank Limited
Deed of charge3 properties08/12/198223/11/2011
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Recent filings (283 total)

change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2026-05-12
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-02-25
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-02-25
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-02-25
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-02-25
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-02-18
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-02-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-31
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-05-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-03-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-05