ARGENTA DUNDEE LIMITED
🏛️Establishedactive
SC553262 · ltd · incorporated 2016-12-22
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
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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 21100
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 21200SIC 21200
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 76-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 76). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 9.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (3 active, 14 linked, 10 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
65
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
69
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 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
7
filings
- • 2 confirmation-statement
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-01-11📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-01-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-01-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-01-09📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-07-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-07-07🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2025-07-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-06-26🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Macquarie Bank Limited, London Branch (As Security Agent)
- 2025-06-24🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Macquarie Bank Limited, London Branch (As "Security Agent")
- 2025-06-24🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Macquarie Bank Limited, London Branch (As "Security Agent")
- 2025-03-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-26📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-03-24📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-03-24📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-03-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-03-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-13➕HAY, Alastair Thomas Badgett appointeddirector
- 2024-12-20📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-07-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-26➕GUNN, George William appointeddirector
- 2024-07-26➖DOWNIE, William resigneddirector
- 2024-03-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-29➖SIBSON, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2024-02-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-31➖FRY, Paul Andrew resigneddirector
- 2022-10-06➕FRY, Paul Andrew appointeddirector
- 2022-10-06➖O'DONNELL, Christopher James resigneddirector
- 2022-06-01➕DOWNIE, William appointeddirector
- 2021-12-30➖RUSSELL, Benjamin Conway resigneddirector
- 2021-12-01➕O'DONNELL, Christopher James appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➕SIBSON, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2021-09-17🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New Zealand Branch (As Secured Party)
- 2021-03-05➖GEOR, David resigneddirector
- 2021-03-05➕RUSSELL, Benjamin Conway appointeddirector
- 2020-05-15➖CLEVERLY, Douglas Robert resigneddirector
- 2018-01-08➕DENTONS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2018-01-08➖MACLAY MURRAY & SPENS LLP resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-09-29🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-09-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-04-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Anz Bank New Zealand Limited
- 2017-04-20🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Pelorus Finance Limited the Secured Party (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This MR01).
- 2017-01-11➕CLEVERLY, Douglas Robert appointeddirector
- 2017-01-11➕GEOR, David appointeddirector
- 2017-01-11➖VINDEX LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2017-01-11➖VINDEX SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events
Owner dependency
73/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
2 med ·3 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2025-06-26: A registered charge; 2025-06-24: A registered charge; 2025-06-24: A registered charge
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
Argenta Holdco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Argenta Holdco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARGENTA DUNDEE LIMITED
This company · SC553262
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Argenta Holdco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 09/03/2021 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Argenta Limitedceased 09/03/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
- Vindex Services Limitedceased 11/01/2017· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Vindex Limitedceased 11/01/2017· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2016-12-22
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC21100 — SIC 21100
Registered office
1 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1AL
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-11
Last: 2026-01-28
Officers (3 active · 11 resigned)
DENTONS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2018-01-08
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GUNN, George William→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 2024-07-26
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HAY, Alastair Thomas Badgett→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2025-03-13
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MACLAY MURRAY & SPENS LLP→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2016-12-22 · resigned 2018-01-08
CLEVERLY, Douglas Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-01-11 · resigned 2020-05-15
DOWNIE, William→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-06-01 · resigned 2024-07-26
FRY, Paul Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2022-10-06 · resigned 2024-01-31
GEOR, David→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2017-01-11 · resigned 2021-03-05
O'DONNELL, Christopher James→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2021-12-01 · resigned 2022-10-06
RUSSELL, Benjamin Conway→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-03-05 · resigned 2021-12-30
SIBSON, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2021-12-01 · resigned 2024-02-29
TRUESDALE, Christine→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2016-12-22 · resigned 2017-01-09
VINDEX LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2016-12-22 · resigned 2017-01-11
VINDEX SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2016-12-22 · resigned 2017-01-11
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Macquarie Bank , London Branch (As Security Agent) Macquarie Bank Limited, London Branch (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Macquarie Bank , London Branch (As "Security Agent") Macquarie Bank Limited, London Branch (As "Security Agent") | A registered charge | — | 24/06/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Macquarie Bank , London Branch (As "Security Agent") Macquarie Bank Limited, London Branch (As "Security Agent") | A registered charge | — | 24/06/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New Zealand Branch (As Secured Party) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/09/2021 | 07/07/2025 | |
| satisfied | Anz Bank New Zealand Anz Bank New Zealand Limited | A registered charge | — | 21/04/2017 | 29/09/2017 | |
| satisfied | Pelorus Finance the Secured Party (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This MR01). Pelorus Finance Limited the Secured Party (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This MR01). | A registered charge | — | 20/04/2017 | 29/09/2017 |
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Recent filings (73 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-01-11
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-01-11
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-01-11
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-01-11
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-01-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-07-07
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-02
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-03-26
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-03-26
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-03-24
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-03-24