BARNETT'S(BUGLAWTON)LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00258042 · ltd · incorporated 1931-07-25
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 23610
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 83). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
7 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 88.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 88.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (4 active, 17 linked, 13 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
129 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (58 events)Click to expand
- 2025-06-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-31➖BILLOWS, Mark resigneddirector
- 2024-01-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-03📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-01-03📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-01-01➕TIBBITTS, Jonathan Maxwell appointedsecretary
- 2023-12-31➖ARMSTRONG, Paul resignedsecretary
- 2023-12-31➖ARMSTRONG, Paul resigneddirector
- 2023-07-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-10-03➕FISHER, Michael Geoffrey appointeddirector
- 2022-07-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-30📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2021-09-30📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2021-09-30⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2021-09-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-07-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-07-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-05-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2012-12-13➕DENHAM, Anthony Robert Glover appointeddirector
- 2010-10-22🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2010-04-13🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2004-10-01➕BILLOWS, Mark appointeddirector
- 2004-09-21➖HUYTON, Donald resigneddirector
- 2003-04-28➕ARMSTRONG, Paul appointedsecretary
- 2003-04-28➖DENHAM, Raymond Glover Layton resignedsecretary
- 2003-04-28➖DENHAM, Raymond Glover Layton resigneddirector
- 2001-09-07🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 1998-03-31🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1998-02-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 1998-02-28🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1998-02-28🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1998-02-28🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1998-02-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1998-02-27➕HUYTON, Donald appointeddirector
- 1998-02-12➕DENHAM, John Keith appointeddirector
- 1998-02-12➕DENHAM, Raymond Glover Layton appointedsecretary
- 1998-02-12➖MCVITIE, Hazel resignedsecretary
- 1998-02-12➕ARMSTRONG, Paul appointeddirector
- 1998-02-12➖BIRTLES, Robert Arthur resigneddirector
- 1998-02-12➖BIRTLES, Stephen Robert resigneddirector
- 1998-02-12➕DENHAM, Raymond Glover Layton appointeddirector
- 1998-02-12➖MCVITIE, David Glen resigneddirector
- 1998-02-12➖MCVITIE, Hazel resigneddirector
- 1998-02-12➖ROSSON, Lucinda Jane resigneddirector
- 1995-05-31➖BARNETT, Elsie resigneddirector
- 1995-01-25➕BIRTLES, Stephen Robert appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 58 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 28 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 83 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 83 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-09-30: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr John Keith Denham Individual · British · DOB 03/1943 · age 83 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 07/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1931-07-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC23610 — SIC 23610
Registered office
Workington Road
Flimby
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 8RY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-28
Last: 2025-09-14
Officers (4 active · 13 resigned)
TIBBITTS, Jonathan Maxwell→
Activesecretary · appointed 2024-01-01
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DENHAM, Anthony Robert Glover→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2012-12-13
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DENHAM, John Keith→
Activedirector · ~83y · appointed 1998-02-12
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FISHER, Michael Geoffrey→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2022-10-03
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ARMSTRONG, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-04-28 · resigned 2023-12-31
DENHAM, Raymond Glover Layton→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-02-12 · resigned 2003-04-28
MCVITIE, Hazel→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-02-12
ARMSTRONG, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1998-02-12 · resigned 2023-12-31
BARNETT, Elsie→
Resigneddirector · ~123y · resigned 1995-05-31
BILLOWS, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2004-10-01 · resigned 2024-05-31
BIRTLES, Robert Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1998-02-12
BIRTLES, Stephen Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1995-01-25 · resigned 1998-02-12
DENHAM, Raymond Glover Layton→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1998-02-12 · resigned 2003-04-28
HUYTON, Donald→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1998-02-27 · resigned 2004-09-21
MCVITIE, David Glen→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1995-01-25 · resigned 1998-02-12
MCVITIE, Hazel→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1998-02-12
ROSSON, Lucinda Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 1995-01-25 · resigned 1998-02-12
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 13/04/2010 | 22/10/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 31/03/1998 | 07/09/2001 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/10/1986 | 28/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Transfer of charge dated 22 jan 1938 | 1 property | 20/03/1940 | 28/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Transfer of charge dated 22 jan 1938 | 1 property | 20/03/1940 | 28/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Union Bank of M/C Sa | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 22/01/1938 | 28/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Union Bank of M/C Sa | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 22/01/1938 | 28/02/1998 |
Recent filings (129 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-03
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-01-03
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-01-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-10-10
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-07-05
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2021-09-30
legacy
capital · SH20
2021-09-30