BRETT AGGREGATES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00316788 · ltd · incorporated 1936-07-24
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 08120
Sector: Mining & quarrying
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 80-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 80). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 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
26 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 77.8y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 77.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
26 charges (26/26 with lender, 26/26 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (6 active, 18 linked, 15 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
182 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (88 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-06🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-20🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-12-20🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-12-20🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-11-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-31🔒Charge registered #22Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-09-25📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2024-07-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-31📄capital-alter-shares-subdivisioncapital · SH02
- 2024-01-27📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-01-23📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-01-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-partmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-13📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2024-01-13📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-01-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-01-09📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-11-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-02➕COUPLAND, Philip David appointeddirector
- 2023-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-11➖LONGLAND, Tom Mark resigneddirector
- 2022-10-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-07-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-19🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2020-12-31➖SMITH, Alan Henry resigneddirector
- 2020-12-23🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2020-04-30🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2020-01-01➕KITCHIN, Susan Frances appointedsecretary
- 2020-01-01➖GILBERT, John resignedsecretary
- 2019-11-04➕LONGLAND, Tom Mark appointeddirector
- 2018-09-27🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2017-10-06🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-09-18🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-05-22🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD
- 2017-05-22🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2015-07-01➕SMITH, Alan Henry appointeddirector
- 2015-06-30➕TARN, Nicholas James appointeddirector
- 2013-09-10➖TALLON, Peter William John resigneddirector
- 2012-06-28🔒Charge registered #15Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2012-06-28🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2010-01-06🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-09-01➕MUTCH, Gregor John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 88 events
Owner dependency
80/100
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
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "BRETT" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
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 80 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 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 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
11 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Brett Trading Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Brett Trading Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BRETT AGGREGATES LIMITED
This company · 00316788
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brett Trading Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | board control75-100% shares · board control | 01/01/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Robert Brett & Sons Ltdceased 01/01/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1936-07-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC08120 — SIC 08120
Registered office
Robert Brett House
Ashford Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 7PP
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-15
Last: 2025-09-01
Officers (6 active · 12 resigned)
KITCHIN, Susan Frances→
Activesecretary · appointed 2020-01-01
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BRETT, William John→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 1999-08-02
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COUPLAND, Philip David→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-10-02
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GILBERT, John→
Activedirector · ~80y · appointed 2002-07-25
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MUTCH, Gregor John→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2008-09-01
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TARN, Nicholas James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2015-06-30
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GILBERT, John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-07-25 · resigned 2020-01-01
WOOLNOUGH, Peter Barry→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2002-07-26
BRETT, Stephen Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 2002-04-30
BRETT, Timothy William→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · resigned 2005-12-31
DAVIES, Michael Roderick→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1993-01-06 · resigned 1995-09-30
DRURY, Martin Reilly→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1993-01-06 · resigned 1998-12-31
LONGLAND, Tom Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2019-11-04 · resigned 2023-04-11
PEER, John Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1997-08-18
RUSSELL, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1997-08-18 · resigned 2006-12-31
SMITH, Alan Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2015-07-01 · resigned 2020-12-31
TALLON, Peter William John→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1999-01-01 · resigned 2013-09-10
WOOLNOUGH, Peter Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 2002-07-26
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Mortgages & charges
26
Total charges
11
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:26 of 26 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2024 | — | |
| part-satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/02/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/09/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 22/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 22/05/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 28/06/2012 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 28/06/2012 | 27/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lincoln Properties Lincoln Properties Limited | Deed of charge | 1 property | 28/11/2005 | 30/04/2020 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge over book debts | 1 property | 26/02/2000 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 26/02/2000 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 06/07/1978 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 06/07/1978 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/10/1976 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/05/1976 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Charge by way of legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/01/1965 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Charge by way of legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/01/1965 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Charge by way of legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/01/1965 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Charge by way of legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/01/1965 | 18/07/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 22/09/1948 | 06/01/2010 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 22/09/1948 | 18/07/1991 |
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Recent filings (182 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-31
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-31
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-23
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-11-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-25
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2024-09-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-31
capital-alter-shares-subdivision
capital · SH02
2024-01-31
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-01-27
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-01-23
mortgage-satisfy-charge-part
mortgage · MR04
2024-01-16
capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-shares
capital · SH10
2024-01-13