Ownership change: a holding increases
| Field | Previous record | Updated record |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Holdings Ltd — recorded holding | 40% | 65% |
The holding increased by 25 percentage points. The review should confirm the shareholder identity, share class, source dates and relationship to other entities before reaching a broader ownership conclusion.
A changed direct holding does not independently identify the natural people behind the corporate shareholder. If an upstream layer is missing, the briefing should state where the chain stops.
Director change: a new appointment appears
| Field | Previous record | Updated record |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded director count | 3 | 4 |
The new record contains one additional director. Check the appointment itself and the available appointment date; the count alone does not explain the role or authority of the individual.
If the person’s name appears elsewhere in your portfolio, treat that as a lead for identity review. A common name should not automatically create a verified connection between companies.
Financial filing: new annual revenue is available
| Field | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Reported annual revenue | £12.4 million | £14.1 million |
This example shows an increase of approximately 13.7%. That calculation is meaningful only when the figures refer to comparable periods, currency, units and reporting scope.
The next task is to inspect the accounts and relevant context, including whether the figures are consolidated or restated. A revenue movement on its own does not explain cash generation or profitability.
What should happen after a company change?
- Confirm: verify the company match and that both records describe the same field.
- Compare: identify the exact change and retain the relevant dates.
- Investigate: explain what the evidence supports and what remains unresolved.
- Assign: route the review to the person responsible for the company or data field.
- Record: retain the decision and confirm any approved downstream update.
Not every change needs the same response. A data steward may review an address update; an ownership specialist may need to investigate a new corporate shareholder. The event is the starting point for the right task.
Move from examples to your portfolio
Open a workspace, add the relevant companies and configure the data connection. Confirm entity matches and successful baseline checks before expecting a comparison. Connected AI investigations and recurring checks require their corresponding configuration.
Use the company monitoring guide to define scope, review owners and pilot criteria. Start with a representative list so incomplete records are visible before rollout.
Questions about company change explorer
Does this explorer search live companies?
No. It uses three illustrative changes to show the comparison and review experience. Live company checks take place in a workspace with the appropriate data connection configured.
Are any actions sent when I open an example?
No. Opening these examples does not send a message, update a business system or create an actual company investigation.
Can I use the sample review with my team?
Yes. Open a sample pack to inspect the structure and its printable version. The companies and records remain illustrative and must not be presented as completed customer research.