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Prepared 02 June 2026

CITY OF LONDON FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)

01354104 · ltd · incorporated 1978-02-21

1. Company facts

Status
active
Lifecycle
🌳 Mature — Long-running with flat or slow growth. Steady cash, limited upside.
Jurisdiction
england-wales
Registered office
201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AE
SIC codes
99999 — SIC 99999
Accounts next due
2027-03-31
Confirmation statement next due
2027-01-18

2. Directors (2 active)

LAKE, Sally Michelle
director · appointed 2024-10-31 · born 4/1979 (age 47)
MAGNUS, Laurence Henry Philip, Sir
director · appointed 2020-10-27 · born 9/1955 (age 71)

3. Shareholders (1 active)

The City Of London Investment Trust Plc
75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

4. Group structure

The City Of London Investment Trust Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

The City Of London Investment Trust Plc
Corporate parent · 75-100%

Headline verdict

Opportunity score
79/100 (Strong)
Owner dependency
high — 73/100
Red flags
0 high · 0 medium · 0 low