ARNOLD CLARK CHARGE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC207165 · ltd · incorporated 2000-05-16
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.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and tidy — no seller pressure yet. Approach only if an angle opens.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 25.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 25.6y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (4 active, 17 linked, 12 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
103 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
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 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-29✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2025-07-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-15✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-06📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2021-12-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-06📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-12-01➕CLARK, John Arnold appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➕GRAHAM, James Turner appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➖MCLEAN, Kenneth John resigneddirector
- 2021-12-01➖WILLIES, Scott resigneddirector
- 2021-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-07➖HARVEY, Mark William Harold resigneddirector
- 2020-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-08-24➕HARVEY, Mark William Harold appointeddirector
- 2019-09-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-11-19➕THORPE, Stuart Kenneth appointedsecretary
- 2013-11-19➖MCLEAN, Kenneth John resignedsecretary
- 2012-08-31➕HAWTHORNE, Edward appointeddirector
- 2012-08-31➕MCLEAN, Kenneth John appointedsecretary
- 2012-08-31➖BOND, Derek resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖GRANT, Charles resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➕MCLEAN, Kenneth John appointeddirector
- 2012-08-31➖STEWART, Alan James resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖WEIR, John Ritchie resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➖WEIR, Jonathan Corrie Rankin resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➕WILLIES, Scott appointeddirector
- 2011-03-25🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2010-04-28➕WEIR, Jonathan Corrie Rankin appointeddirector
- 2010-01-22➖WEIR, Barbara Mcknaight resignedsecretary
- 2004-04-01➕BOND, Derek appointeddirector
- 2004-03-31➖WALL, Michael resigneddirector
- 2003-02-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2002-10-28🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2002-10-25➕GRANT, Charles appointeddirector
- 2002-10-25➕STEWART, Alan James appointeddirector
- 2002-10-25➕WALL, Michael appointeddirector
- 2000-10-24🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2000-05-29➕WEIR, Barbara Mcknaight appointedsecretary
- 2000-05-29➖BURNESS resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2000-05-29➕WEIR, John Ritchie appointeddirector
- 2000-05-29➖BURNESS (DIRECTORS) LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2000-05-16🏢Company incorporatedAs ARNOLD CLARK CHARGE LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "CLARK" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Name changed recently
mediumName changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2025-09-29: certificate-change-of-name-company
Group structure
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ARNOLD CLARK CHARGE LIMITED
This company · SC207165
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/12/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Lady Philomena Butler Clarkceased 01/12/2021· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-05-16
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
454 Hillington Road
Glasgow
G52 4FH
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-30
Last: 2026-05-16
Officers (4 active · 13 resigned)
THORPE, Stuart Kenneth→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-11-19
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CLARK, John Arnold→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-12-01
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GRAHAM, James Turner→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2021-12-01
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HAWTHORNE, Edward→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-08-31
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MCLEAN, Kenneth John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2013-11-19
WEIR, Barbara Mcknaight→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-05-29 · resigned 2010-01-22
BURNESS→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-05-16 · resigned 2000-05-29
BOND, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2004-04-01 · resigned 2012-08-31
GRANT, Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 2002-10-25 · resigned 2012-08-31
HARVEY, Mark William Harold→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-08-24 · resigned 2021-06-07
MCLEAN, Kenneth John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2021-12-01
STEWART, Alan James→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2002-10-25 · resigned 2012-08-31
WALL, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2002-10-25 · resigned 2004-03-31
WEIR, John Ritchie→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2000-05-29 · resigned 2012-08-31
WEIR, Jonathan Corrie Rankin→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2010-04-28 · resigned 2012-08-31
WILLIES, Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2021-12-01
BURNESS (DIRECTORS) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2000-05-16 · resigned 2000-05-29
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 28/10/2002 | 25/03/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 24/10/2000 | 12/02/2003 |
Recent filings (103 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-17
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2025-09-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-16
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2022-11-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-19
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2021-12-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-12-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-12-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-12-06