BROADY VALVES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00631683 · ltd · incorporated 1959-07-01
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
55/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 2875
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 47/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 77). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (35/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 54.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 54.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (4 active, 13 linked, 11 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
107 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
55/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
23
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (66 events)Click to expand
- 2018-06-19📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2011-05-17📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2011-02-01📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2011-01-17📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2011-01-11📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2011-01-07📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2011-01-07⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2011-01-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2010-11-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2010-11-04📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2010-11-03🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2010-07-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2010-07-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2010-07-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2010-07-16📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-07-16📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-07-09📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2010-07-09📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2010-07-06🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2010-07-01📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2010-06-30➕ELLIS, Anthony Wenman appointeddirector
- 2010-06-30➕RUGGERI, Massimiliano appointeddirector
- 2010-06-30➕RUGGERI, Salvatore appointeddirector
- 2010-06-30➖DERRICK, Anthony John resigneddirector
- 2010-06-30➖PORTER, Michael resigneddirector
- 2010-04-29📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-07-29📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2009-04-20📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-08-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2008-06-20📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-02-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2007-06-01📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-11-30➖ROBINSON, Frank resigneddirector
- 2004-09-03➖GRIFFITHS, John Peter resigneddirector
- 2002-03-31➖STEPHENSON, Robin resigneddirector
- 2000-08-14➕ROBINSON, Frank appointeddirector
- 2000-07-27🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2000-07-20➖ROBINSON, Frank resigneddirector
- 1999-06-29🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1999-06-22➕DERRICK, Paul Anthony appointedsecretary
- 1999-06-22➖WALKER, James resignedsecretary
- 1999-06-22➕PORTER, Michael appointeddirector
- 1999-06-22➕ROBINSON, Frank appointeddirector
- 1999-06-22➕STEPHENSON, Robin appointeddirector
- 1999-06-22➖WALKER, James resigneddirector
- 1998-03-20➖MURR, Derek resigneddirector
- 1997-01-01➕MURR, Derek appointeddirector
- 1994-06-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1993-10-22🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 1991-10-14🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Close Brothers Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 66 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 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
78/100
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 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 67 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2011-09-30
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-04-26
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-01-07: 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.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1959-07-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC2875 — SIC 2875
Registered office
English Street
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU3 2DU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2011-09-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2010-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-04-26OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (4 active · 9 resigned)
DERRICK, Paul Anthony→
Activesecretary · appointed 1999-06-22
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ELLIS, Anthony Wenman→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2010-06-30
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RUGGERI, Massimiliano→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2010-06-30
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RUGGERI, Salvatore→
Activedirector · ~77y · appointed 2010-06-30
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WALKER, James→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-06-22
DERRICK, Anthony John→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2010-06-30
GRIFFITHS, John Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 2004-09-03
MURR, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1997-01-01 · resigned 1998-03-20
PORTER, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1999-06-22 · resigned 2010-06-30
ROBINSON, Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2000-08-14 · resigned 2006-11-30
ROBINSON, Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1999-06-22 · resigned 2000-07-20
STEPHENSON, Robin→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1999-06-22 · resigned 2002-03-31
WALKER, James→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1999-06-22
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 27/07/2000 | 06/07/2010 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/06/1999 | 03/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited | A credit agreement entitled "prompt credit application" | 1 property | 14/10/1991 | 22/10/1993 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/11/1984 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/07/1982 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/07/1982 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/07/1982 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/07/1982 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/07/1982 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Charge | 1 property | 12/10/1981 | 01/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 16/06/1972 | 16/06/1994 |
Recent filings (107 total)
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2018-06-19
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2011-05-17
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2011-02-01
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2011-01-17
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2011-01-11
legacy
capital · SH20
2011-01-07
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2011-01-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-11-11
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2010-11-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-07-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-07-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-07-20
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-07-16
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-07-16