CALA GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC326357 · ltd · incorporated 2007-06-26
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.
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
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of domestic buildings
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
17 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 18.5y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 18 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
189 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
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
51
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (101 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-23➖WHITAKER, Kevin resigneddirector
- 2026-02-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-15➕NICHOLSON, Thomas Marshall appointeddirector
- 2025-12-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-01➖STODDART, Neil John resigneddirector
- 2025-09-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-30➕RICE, Michael Daniel appointeddirector
- 2024-04-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-15⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2023-12-15📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-12-15📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-12-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-12-07📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-12-07📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-12-07⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2023-12-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-11-08📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AAMD
- 2023-06-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-13📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-01-13📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-01-01➕JOHNSON, Charlotte Emma Scott appointedsecretary
- 2023-01-01➖WYLIE, Jennifer resignedsecretary
- 2022-08-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-08🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2019-01-09➖FITZPATRICK, Jasan resignedsecretary
- 2019-01-09➕WYLIE, Jennifer appointedsecretary
- 2018-10-31➖REID, John Graham Gunn resigneddirector
- 2018-08-01➕WHITAKER, Kevin appointeddirector
- 2018-07-10🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee
- 2018-07-10🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee
- 2018-04-30➖BROWN, Alan Duke resigneddirector
- 2018-04-30➕STODDART, Neil John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 101 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 high · 2 med ·2 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-12-15: legacy; 2023-12-07: legacy
2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: STODDART, Neil John resigned 2025-09-01; WHITAKER, Kevin resigned 2026-04-23
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
Cala 1 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cala 1 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CALA GROUP LIMITED
This company · SC326357
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cala 1 Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-06-26
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC41202 — Construction of domestic buildings
Registered office
Adam House
5 Mid New Cultins
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH11 4DU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-10
Last: 2025-06-26
Officers (3 active · 22 resigned)
JOHNSON, Charlotte Emma Scott→
Activesecretary · appointed 2023-01-01
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NICHOLSON, Thomas Marshall→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-12-15
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RICE, Michael Daniel→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2025-06-30
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FITZPATRICK, Jasan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-01-15 · resigned 2019-01-09
SIBBALD, Moira Ramsay→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-10-24 · resigned 2017-07-24
WYLIE, Jennifer→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-01-09 · resigned 2023-01-01
D.W. COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-06-26 · resigned 2007-10-24
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2017-07-25 · resigned 2018-02-05
BALL, Geoffrey Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2009-12-21
BROWN, Alan Duke→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2018-04-30
COLLINS, Aubrey Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2014-03-20 · resigned 2015-11-24
DICK, Robert John Westwater→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2008-12-03
DOWNIE, Alan Wood→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2009-12-21
FRESHNEY, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2013-03-18
FRY, Anthony Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2010-10-01 · resigned 2015-10-31
MILLAR, Robert James→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2013-03-18
MORE, Gerry Campbell→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2009-12-21
PACITTI, Michael Ronald John→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2012-01-24 · resigned 2013-03-18
PERCY, John Pitkeathly, Professor→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2007-10-25 · resigned 2012-03-31
REID, John Graham Gunn→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-10-24 · resigned 2018-10-31
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/07/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/07/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Senior Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 18/12/2013 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Senior Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 18/12/2013 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 18/12/2013 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Scottish deed of confirmation | 1 property | 18/03/2013 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | English deed of confirmation | 1 property | 18/03/2013 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Scottish deed of confirmation | 1 property | 18/03/2013 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Assignation in security | 1 property | 15/06/2012 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Assignment in security | 1 property | 31/03/2011 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Share pledge | 1 property | 29/06/2010 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/06/2010 | 08/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Assignment in security | 1 property | 20/01/2010 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Pledge over account | 1 property | 21/12/2009 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/12/2009 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 21/12/2009 | 07/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 29/11/2007 | 07/03/2019 |
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Recent filings (189 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-12-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-07-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-04-23
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2023-12-15
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2023-12-15
legacy
capital · SH20
2023-12-15
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-12-15
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2023-12-07
legacy
capital · SH20
2023-12-07