APOLLO CINEMAS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04367985 · ltd · incorporated 2002-02-06
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.
🔒Estimated value
—
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Motion picture projection activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (48/100).
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Refinance opportunity
37 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 24.1y
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 24.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (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
37 charges (37/37 with lender, 37/37 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (4 active, 29 linked, 23 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
22 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
211 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 90 days
5
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (145 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-07📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2026-03-31➕TMF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2026-03-31➖SUTTON, Euan resignedsecretary
- 2026-03-31📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-03-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-23➕MOORE, Geoffrey appointeddirector
- 2026-02-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-16➖EYRE, Matthew Neil resigneddirector
- 2025-07-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-02-05📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2024-11-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-10-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-01➕SHERGILL, Narinder appointeddirector
- 2024-09-30➕EYRE, Matthew Neil appointeddirector
- 2024-09-20➖BRADON, Toby William resigneddirector
- 2024-06-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-04📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2024-06-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-06-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-06-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-06-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-06-01➖CALDER, Robert Alexander resigneddirector
- 2024-05-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-05-02🔒Charge registered #37Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as Security Agent
- 2024-02-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-30➖ARKSEY, Claire Gillian resigneddirector
- 2023-09-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-08-31➕ARKSEY, Claire Gillian appointeddirector
- 2023-08-31➖KNIBBS, Stephen Jeremy resigneddirector
- 2023-03-14➕CALDER, Robert Alexander appointeddirector
- 2023-01-26🔒Charge registered #36Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as the Security Agent)
- 2022-11-07➖CORNWELL, Alison Margaret resigneddirector
- 2022-09-14🔒Charge registered #35Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2022-07-06➖O'SULLIVAN, Ann Marie resigneddirector
- 2021-05-07➕BRADON, Toby William appointeddirector
- 2021-05-07➕O'SULLIVAN, Ann Marie appointeddirector
- 2020-12-11🔒Charge registered #34Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2019-09-30🔒Charge registered #33Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #32
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #31
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #30
- 2019-06-14➕CORNWELL, Alison Margaret appointeddirector
- 2019-06-14➖MCNAIR, Alan Ewart resigneddirector
- 2016-09-28🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2015-11-13➕SUTTON, Euan appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 145 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: SUTTON, Euan resigned 2026-03-31; EYRE, Matthew Neil resigned 2026-02-16
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Treganna Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Treganna Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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APOLLO CINEMAS LIMITED
This company · 04367985
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Treganna Bidco 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
Incorporated2002-02-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC59140 — Motion picture projection activities
Registered office
3rd Floor One Ariel Way
Westfield
London
W12 7SL
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-08-31
Last made up to: 2024-11-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-20
Last: 2026-02-06
Officers (4 active · 25 resigned)
TMF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2026-03-31
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MOORE, Geoffrey→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2026-02-23
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RICHARDS, James Timothy→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2012-05-10
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SHERGILL, Narinder→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-10-01
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SUTTON, Euan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-11-13 · resigned 2026-03-31
WHALLEY, Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-05-10 · resigned 2014-08-29
WILLIAMS, Colin Herbert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-06 · resigned 2012-05-10
BRITANNIA COMPANY FORMATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-02-06 · resigned 2002-02-06
ARKSEY, Claire Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2023-08-31 · resigned 2024-01-30
ARTHUR, Robert Leitch→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2008-11-10 · resigned 2012-05-04
BRADON, Toby William→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2021-05-07 · resigned 2024-09-20
BROWN, Julia Hazel→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2009-06-01 · resigned 2010-08-15
CALDER, Robert Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2023-03-14 · resigned 2024-06-01
CORNWELL, Alison Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2019-06-14 · resigned 2022-11-07
DELEAY, Martin Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2010-11-12 · resigned 2012-05-10
EYRE, Matthew Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-09-30 · resigned 2026-02-16
GREGG, Anita Kim→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2002-02-25 · resigned 2010-02-21
GREGG, Paul Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 2002-02-25 · resigned 2007-06-06
GREGG, Simon Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2007-06-06 · resigned 2012-05-10
KNIBBS, Stephen Jeremy→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-05-10 · resigned 2023-08-31
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Mortgages & charges
37
Total charges
6
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:37 of 37 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust (London) as Security Agent Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 02/05/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust (London) (as the Security Agent) Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as the Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 26/01/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust (London) (as Security Agent) Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/09/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust (London) (as Security Agent) Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust (London) (as Security Agent) Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/09/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/09/2016 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/10/2014 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/08/2013 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge (the "mortgage") | 1 property | 04/04/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/2013 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/12/2012 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/12/2012 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/12/2012 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Agent | Debenture | 1 property | 14/12/2012 | 06/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/07/2011 | 15/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/07/2011 | 15/01/2013 | |
| outstanding | The Ngt Foundation | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 11/03/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/05/2009 | 18/05/2012 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Asset Finance Limited | Chattels mortgage | 2 properties | 29/03/2007 | 18/05/2012 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/03/2007 | 15/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 30/08/2007 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 08/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 15/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 04/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 08/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 04/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 08/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 04/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 25/01/2006 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 15/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 05/04/2002 | 19/12/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/04/2002 | 15/01/2013 |
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Recent filings (211 total)
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2026-04-07
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2026-03-31
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2026-03-03
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2026-03-02
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2026-02-23
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2025-07-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-03-06
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confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-06
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officers · RP04AP01
2025-02-05
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-11-07
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2024-10-02
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2024-10-02
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2024-06-19
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officers · TM01
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