RHODAWN LIMITED
- · Lifecycle stage drifting downward
- · Currently "declining"
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 75). 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: strategic trade sale (78/100).
Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 39.1y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 39.1 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 (81/100)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.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Key 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 | 2025-02-28 | 2024-02-29 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | £452.6k | £719.5k |
| Average employees | 66 | 7000 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
2 signals 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
Corporate timeline (27 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-29📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-10-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-10-29📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-10-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-10-28📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-28📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-28📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-11-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-23📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2022-11-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-09-06➕RHODES, Ann appointeddirector
- 2018-01-30➕DAWSON, Lewis Michael Rhodes appointeddirector
- 2017-07-03🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2017-06-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2010-01-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-05-07🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2008-10-01➕DAWSON, Patrick Jack Rhodes appointedsecretary
- 2008-10-01➖RHODES, Ann resignedsecretary
- 2008-10-01➖RHODES, Ann resigneddirector
- 1987-04-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1986-01-14🏢Company incorporatedAs RHODAWN LIMITED
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — 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 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 40 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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 Lewis Dawson Individual · British · DOB 05/1991 · age 35 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 25/10/2024 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Ms Annie Rhodesceased 25/10/2024· 25-50% shares
- Mr Kingsley Paul Dawsonceased 25/10/2024· 25-50% shares
- Ms Ann Rhodesceased 25/10/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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8 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Officers (4 active · 2 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | — | 03/07/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 07/05/2009 | 29/06/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond and floating charge | 1 property | 20/04/1987 | 13/01/2010 |