# Cauki Limited (16202455)

> Why UK company 16202455 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/16202455

- **Status:** In administration
- **Administration began:** 2026-01-26
- **Administrators:** Benjamin John Wiles, Janet Burt, Philip Joseph Dakin
- **Administrators' firm:** Kroll
- **Formerly:** Modella Acquisition Co 10 Limited
- **Incorporated:** 2025-01-22
- **Location:** London
- **Industry:** 47789 Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)

## Why it went into administration

- Sustained trading losses
- Weak consumer demand
- Shift to online / high-street decline
- Rising costs / inflation
- Funding withdrawn / unable to refinance
- Cash flow / liquidity pressure
- Property / lease costs

## From the administrators' statement

Statutory information on the Company is included at Appendix A.

The Company, which trades under the licensed name “Claire’s UK & Ireland”, is a fashion and accessories retailer, widely known for its range of jewellery, ear-piercing services and other accessories.

The brand originated in the United States, headquartered in Illinois, Chicago, and dates back to 1961. Claire's expanded into the UK in 1995, when it acquired Bow Bangles, a British chain with 71 stores.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16202455/filing-history/MzUxMTg2MDYzNmFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16202455

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