ASDA EXPRESS LIMITED
ASDA EXPRESS LIMITED is an active private limited company incorporated in 2001 and registered in Leeds. It's connected to the gambling industry through its historic link to Euro Garages Limited, which held a UKGC licence now surrendered. The company is currently owned by Asda Group Limited.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since 2001 — over 24 years of continuous active status
- Active company status
- UK-resident directors
- UK-based corporate ownership via Asda Group Limited
Concerns
- Gambling licence surrendered — linked operator Euro Garages Limited no longer holds a UKGC licence
- Not classified as gambling-related by SIC code — connection to gambling industry is indirect
Overview
Gambling Connection: ASDA EXPRESS LIMITED appears in the Saferwager database because it's linked to Euro Garages Limited, a UKGC-licensed operator whose licence has since been surrendered. The company itself doesn't hold a gambling licence.
ASDA EXPRESS LIMITED was incorporated on 4 July 2001 and has remained an active company for over two decades. It's registered in Leeds with a SIC code for retail sale of automotive fuel, placing it firmly outside direct gambling operations. Its connection to the gambling industry comes through an associated operator that previously held a UK Gambling Commission licence.
The company's longevity is its most telling characteristic. Over 24 years of continuous active status points to a well-managed corporate entity within a large retail group. Ownership passed to Asda Group Limited in October 2023, which now holds between 75% and 100% of shares, reflecting a corporate restructure within the wider Asda business.
Governance
The board currently has two directors, both UK-resident, with one also serving as company secretary. The company is majority-owned by Asda Group Limited following a 2023 ownership change, replacing the previous structure under EG Finco Limited and associated entities.
Linked UKGC Operators
No UKGC licensed operators are directly linked to this company. This may indicate the company is a holding entity, service provider, or the operator link has not yet been established.
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SELBY, Helen Kathryn | Director | Active | |
| SELBY, Helen Kathryn | Secretary | Active | |
| GLEESON, Michael | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATUM, Hayley | Director | ||
| PATEL, Imraan Musa | Secretary | ||
| ISSA, Mohsin | Secretary | ||
| ISSA, Mohsin | Director | ||
| ISSA, Asma | Director | ||
| ISSA, Asma | Secretary | ||
| DCS CORPORATE SECRETARIES LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | ||
| ISSA, Zuber Vali | Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Group Limited | Corporate | 75.00% - 100.00% |