SHAKE UK NEWCO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08496825 · ltd · incorporated 2013-04-19
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueAsset-holding vehicle with a 67-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 67). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
17 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 12.7y
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 12.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 48/100 (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
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 11 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
96 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
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
5
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 5 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (71 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
- 2025-12-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-18➕MCARTHUR, James Stewart appointeddirector
- 2025-08-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-03-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-28➖CORNWELL, Alison Margaret resigneddirector
- 2024-11-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-10-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-07-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 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
- 2024-06-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-06-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-05-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-05-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-05-02🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as Security Agent
- 2024-04-26🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as Security Agent
- 2024-04-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-22➕EYRE, Matthew Neil appointeddirector
- 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
- 2023-01-26🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as the Security Agent)
- 2023-01-26🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as the Security Agent)
- 2022-09-14🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2022-09-14🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2022-09-12➕SUTTON, Euan appointedsecretary
- 2020-12-11🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2020-12-11🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2019-10-28🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Pledgee)
- 2019-09-30🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Security Agent)
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 71 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 13 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.
10 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-04-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
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: 2027-05-03
Last: 2026-04-19
Officers (4 active · 10 resigned)
TMF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2026-03-31
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MCARTHUR, James Stewart→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2025-11-18
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MOORE, Geoffrey→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2026-02-23
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RICHARDS, James Timothy→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2013-04-19
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SUTTON, Euan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-09-12 · resigned 2026-03-31
WHALLEY, Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2014-08-29
ARKSEY, Claire Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2023-08-31 · resigned 2024-01-30
CORNWELL, Alison Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2019-06-14 · resigned 2025-02-28
EYRE, Matthew Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-04-22 · resigned 2026-02-16
FIELDING, Christopher Joseph Lister→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2013-08-08
HUXTABLE, Julian Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2013-08-08
KNIBBS, Stephen Jeremy→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2023-08-31
MCNAIR, Alan Ewart→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2019-06-14
ROBSON, Timothy Dougal→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-04-19 · resigned 2013-08-08
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
10
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 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 Security Agent Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 26/04/2024 | — | |
| 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 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 | 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 | 11/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust (London) (as Pledgee) Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as Pledgee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/10/2019 | — | |
| 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 | — | 28/09/2016 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 28/09/2016 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 28/09/2016 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 11/12/2014 | 18/07/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/10/2013 | 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 | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/08/2013 | 18/07/2019 |
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Recent filings (96 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-20
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2026-04-07
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-03-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-22
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-03-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-03
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-11-07
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-10-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-19
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2024-06-04
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-06-04