KIRKER EUROPE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC185187 · ltd · incorporated 1998-04-24
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
56/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 20301
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 57/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 28.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (2 active, 16 linked, 12 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
152 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
56/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
55
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (65 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-26📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2026-05-19📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2026-02-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-19📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-12-19📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-12-19⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-12-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-12-18➖SPAULDING, William Lee resigneddirector
- 2025-11-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-01➖HOLMAN, Ronnie Gene resigneddirector
- 2025-06-01➕SPAULDING, William Lee appointeddirector
- 2025-02-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-01-31➕MALVAR, Patricia Abigail appointeddirector
- 2025-01-31➖MOORE, Edward Winslow resigneddirector
- 2025-01-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-08📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-11-08📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-11-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-08-13📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-10-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-03📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2023-05-02📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2023-05-02📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2023-04-28📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2020-03-11➖HEUER, Matthew Adam resigneddirector
- 2020-03-11➕HOLMAN, Ronnie Gene appointeddirector
- 2019-09-10➕SULLIVAN III, Frank appointeddirector
- 2019-03-15➕HEUER, Matthew Adam appointeddirector
- 2019-03-15➖KNOOP, Stephen James resigneddirector
- 2018-07-06➖RICE, Ronald Albert resigneddirector
- 2017-05-03➖HERSH, Jeffrey Steven resigneddirector
- 2015-05-29➕KNOOP, Stephen James appointeddirector
- 2015-05-29➖TELLOR, Michael Dean resigneddirector
- 2012-09-05➖HERSH, Jeffrey Steven resignedsecretary
- 2012-09-05➖BERSON, Marc Evan resigneddirector
- 2012-09-05➕MOORE, Edward Winslow appointeddirector
- 2012-09-05➕RICE, Ronald Albert appointeddirector
- 2012-09-05➕TELLOR, Michael Dean appointeddirector
- 2012-09-05🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2011-08-17🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2011-07-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2006-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2006-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2006-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2006-03-04🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-05-31➖PEARSON, Michael Norman resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 65 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
2 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-28
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-12-19: 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.
Group structure
Rpm Europe Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Rpm Europe Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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KIRKER EUROPE LIMITED
This company · SC185187
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rpm Europe Uk Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/05/2019 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Rpm Nvuk Limitedceased 31/05/2019· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Kirker International Limitedceased 31/05/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-04-24
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC20301 — SIC 20301
Registered office
Edinburgh House
4 North St. Andrew Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1HJ
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-02-28OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-05-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-11
Last: 2025-10-28
Officers (2 active · 14 resigned)
MALVAR, Patricia Abigail→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2025-01-31
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SULLIVAN III, Frank→
Activedirector · ~36y · appointed 2019-09-10
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HERSH, Jeffrey Steven→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-06-01 · resigned 2012-09-05
PEARSON, Michael Norman→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-06-01 · resigned 2003-05-31
MACROBERTS (SOLICITORS)→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1998-04-24 · resigned 1998-06-01
BERSON, Marc Evan→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1998-06-01 · resigned 2012-09-05
HERSH, Jeffrey Steven→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1998-06-01 · resigned 2017-05-03
HEUER, Matthew Adam→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-03-15 · resigned 2020-03-11
HOLMAN, Ronnie Gene→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2020-03-11 · resigned 2025-06-01
KNOOP, Stephen James→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2015-05-29 · resigned 2019-03-15
MOORE, Edward Winslow→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2012-09-05 · resigned 2025-01-31
PEARSON, Michael Norman→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1998-06-01 · resigned 2003-05-31
RICE, Ronald Albert→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-09-05 · resigned 2018-07-06
SPAULDING, William Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2025-06-01 · resigned 2025-12-18
TELLOR, Michael Dean→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2012-09-05 · resigned 2015-05-29
MACROBERTS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 1998-04-24 · resigned 1998-06-01
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 17/08/2011 | 05/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 28/07/2011 | 03/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | The Chase Manhattan Bank as Collateral Agent | Floating charge | 1 property | 15/01/1999 | 04/03/2006 | |
| satisfied | Kirker International Kirker International Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 01/06/1998 | 04/03/2006 | |
| satisfied | Kirker Enterprises Kirker Enterprises Incorporated | Floating charge | 1 property | 01/06/1998 | 04/03/2006 | |
| satisfied | The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for the Banks | Floating charge | 1 property | 01/06/1998 | 04/03/2006 |
Recent filings (152 total)
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2026-05-26
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2026-05-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-05
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-12-19
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-12-19
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-12-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-12-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-02-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-01-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-12