MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS PLC
🌳Matureactive
00286773 · plc · incorporated 1934-04-11
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒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: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 71-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 71). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 68.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 68.5 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: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
52 officers (8 active, 52 linked, 48 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
989 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
70
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
3
filings
- • 1 resolution
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 1 resolution
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
25
filings
- • 22 capital
- • 1 resolution
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (120 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-05-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2026-05-07➖AIKMAN, Elizabeth Jane resigneddirector
- 2026-05-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-06📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-03-06📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-03-06📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-03-06📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-02-09📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-02-09📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-02-09📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-02-09📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-02-09📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-02-09📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-01-21📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-21📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-21📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-01-21📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-01-13📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-13📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-01-05📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-05📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-01-02📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-02📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-02📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-01-02📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2025-11-01➕RYAN, Mary Patricia, Professor appointeddirector
- 2025-07-01➖RABY, Peter resigneddirector
- 2025-06-01➕LODGE, Jane Ann appointeddirector
- 2025-05-08➕CABY, Damien appointeddirector
- 2025-05-08➖BUNCH, Helen Patricia resigneddirector
- 2024-11-01➕WOOD, Alison Jane appointeddirector
- 2024-11-01➖MULLIEZ, Laurence Blanche Lucette Eleonore resigneddirector
- 2023-06-29➖CASTER, Douglas resigneddirector
- 2023-02-01➕MARCHANT, Ian Derek appointeddirector
- 2022-07-11➕CHIME, Winifred appointedsecretary
- 2022-07-04➖MACKIE, Stephanie Helen resignedsecretary
- 2022-05-30➕ARMITAGE, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2022-05-30➖TURNER, Peter Andrew resigneddirector
- 2019-05-10➕WOON, Hin Yong Clement appointeddirector
- 2018-12-31➖SHILSTON, Andrew Barkley resigneddirector
- 2017-10-02➖BOULTON, Paul Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2017-10-02➕MACKIE, Stephanie Helen appointedsecretary
- 2017-07-31➕AIKMAN, Elizabeth Jane appointeddirector
- 2017-07-31➖ROWLEY, Robert Oscar resigneddirector
- 2016-05-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Welsh Ministers
- 2016-05-06➕MULLIEZ, Laurence Blanche Lucette Eleonore appointeddirector
- 2016-05-06➖SMITH, Andrew Reynolds resigneddirector
- 2016-04-11➕TURNER, Peter Andrew appointeddirector
- 2016-03-31➖DANGERFIELD, Kevin Jeremy resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 120 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: AIKMAN, Elizabeth Jane resigned 2026-05-07; RABY, Peter resigned 2025-07-01
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated1934-04-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
York House
Sheet Street
Windsor
SL4 1DD
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-06
Last: 2025-06-22
Officers (8 active · 44 resigned)
Active
ARMITAGE, Richard James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-05-30
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CABY, Damien→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-05-08
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LODGE, Jane Ann→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2025-06-01
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MARCHANT, Ian Derek→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2023-02-01
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RYAN, Mary Patricia, Professor→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2025-11-01
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WOOD, Alison Jane→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-11-01
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WOON, Hin Yong Clement→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2019-05-10
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BOULTON, Paul Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-01-01 · resigned 2017-10-02
COKER, David John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2006-12-31
MACKIE, Stephanie Helen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-10-02 · resigned 2022-07-04
AIKMAN, Elizabeth Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2017-07-31 · resigned 2026-05-07
BUNCH, Helen Patricia→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2016-02-24 · resigned 2025-05-08
CASTER, Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2014-02-14 · resigned 2023-06-29
COOPER, Frank, The Rt Hon Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~104y · resigned 1994-06-10
COX, Alan George, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1995-01-27 · resigned 2004-04-23
DANGERFIELD, Kevin Jeremy→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-08-04 · resigned 2016-03-31
DAVIES, David Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2000-03-14 · resigned 2002-03-31
DE LASTOURS, Aymar, Mons→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · resigned 1999-06-11
EISELLE, Hartmut Hermann, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2005-03-01 · resigned 2005-12-09
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | The Welsh Ministers | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/05/2016 | — | |
| satisfied | The Commercial Union Assurance Co The Commercial Union Assurance Co LTD | Trust deed | — | 31/08/1973 | 19/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | The Commercial Union Assurance Co The Commercial Union Assurance Co LTD | Trust deed | — | 31/12/1971 | 05/01/1995 | |
| satisfied | Commercial Union Assurance Co Commercial Union Assurance Co LTD | Charge without written instrument | 1 property | 11/10/1971 | 17/05/1996 | |
| satisfied | Friends' Provident and Century Life Office | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/12/1957 | 17/05/1996 |
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Recent filings (989 total)
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-06-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2026-05-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-07
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-03-06
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-03-06
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-03-06
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-03-06
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-02-09
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-02-09
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-02-09
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-02-09
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-02-09
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-02-09
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-01-21
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-01-21