JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07195122 · ltd · incorporated 2010-03-18
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.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 10.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (62/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 19 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
110 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-04➕NORTON, Sarah Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-07-04➖TANASE, Mircea Daniel resigneddirector
- 2022-07-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-28➖DUVALL, Anton James resigneddirector
- 2022-02-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-25➕TANASE, Mircea Daniel appointeddirector
- 2022-02-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-09-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-08-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-08-01➕DUVALL, Anton James appointeddirector
- 2021-08-01➖EASTWOOD, Paul Anthony resigneddirector
- 2020-10-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-10-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-28➖ASHTON, Helen Jane resigneddirector
- 2020-09-28➕EASTWOOD, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2020-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-04-14🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2020-03-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2020-01-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-01-01➕GUJRAL, Ben appointeddirector
- 2019-12-31➖HUMPHREYS, Paul Justin resigneddirector
- 2019-01-01➕ASHTON, Helen Jane appointeddirector
- 2019-01-01➖BAXTER, Stephen Roy resigneddirector
- 2018-11-12🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2018-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2018-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-01-15🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2016-02-02🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2016-01-26🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland as Security Agent
- 2015-12-22➖ROURKE, Matthew Joseph resigneddirector
- 2015-12-22➖THORPE, David Allan resigneddirector
- 2015-12-22➖TOEPFER, Thorsten, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-10-30🔒Charge registered #1Lender: U.S. Bank Trustee Limited
- 2015-01-23➖BARR, Alan Andrew resigneddirector
- 2014-10-22➕HUMPHREYS, Paul Justin appointeddirector
- 2014-09-25➕TOEPFER, Thorsten, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2014-09-01➕THORPE, David Allan appointeddirector
- 2014-07-18➖TURNER, Nicholas Timothy resigneddirector
- 2014-01-31➖GARMAN, David Noel Christopher resigneddirector
- 2012-11-01➕TURNER, Nicholas Timothy appointeddirector
- 2011-08-26➖BARKER, Matthew Howard resigneddirector
- 2011-08-26➕BARR, Alan Andrew appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 63 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
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 16 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Jla Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Jla Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED
This company · 07195122
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jla Bidco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 15/08/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Hg Pooled Management Limitedceased 15/08/2018· 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
Incorporated2010-03-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Meadowcroft Lane
Halifax Road
Ripponden
West Yorkshire
HX6 4AJ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-07-31
Last made up to: 2024-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-16
Last: 2026-03-02
Officers (2 active · 17 resigned)
Active
NORTON, Sarah Jane→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2022-07-04
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ASHTON, Helen Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2019-01-01 · resigned 2020-09-28
BARKER, Matthew Howard→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2010-03-25 · resigned 2011-08-26
BARR, Alan Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2011-08-26 · resigned 2015-01-23
BAXTER, Stephen Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-03-02 · resigned 2019-01-01
DUVALL, Anton James→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-08-01 · resigned 2022-02-28
EASTWOOD, Paul Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-09-28 · resigned 2021-08-01
GARMAN, David Noel Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2010-12-02 · resigned 2014-01-31
HUMPHREYS, Paul Justin→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2014-10-22 · resigned 2019-12-31
KASSAI, Florencia→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2010-03-18 · resigned 2011-07-05
LAITHWAITE, John→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2010-03-25 · resigned 2011-04-08
MOORE, Ian Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2010-03-18 · resigned 2011-07-05
ROURKE, Matthew Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2010-03-18 · resigned 2015-12-22
TANASE, Mircea Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2022-02-25 · resigned 2022-07-04
THORPE, David Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2014-09-01 · resigned 2015-12-22
TOEPFER, Thorsten, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2014-09-25 · resigned 2015-12-22
TURNER, Nicholas Timothy→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-11-01 · resigned 2014-07-18
WILKINSON, George Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2010-03-25 · resigned 2011-03-03
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/04/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/11/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/01/2018 | 15/08/2018 | |
| satisfied | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 26/01/2016 | 15/08/2018 | |
| satisfied | U.S. Bank Trustee U.S. Bank Trustee Limited | A registered charge | — | 30/10/2015 | 02/02/2016 |
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Recent filings (110 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-08-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-07-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-07-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-02-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-02-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-09-01