HAMWORTHY INTERNATIONAL LTD
🌳Matureactive
00713227 · ltd · incorporated 1962-01-18
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 28120
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 58). 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 63.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 63.8 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 (57/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (4 active, 29 linked, 22 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
186 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
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 change-of-name
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 change-of-name
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 change-of-name
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (80 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-19➕SPOONER, David John appointedsecretary
- 2026-05-19➕SPOONER, David John appointeddirector
- 2026-05-19➖DING, Christina resignedsecretary
- 2026-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-19📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-05-19📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2026-05-12✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-01➕BERTRAM, Bernd appointeddirector
- 2025-04-01➖DE GRUIJTER, Tamara resigneddirector
- 2025-03-14➖STEPHENSON, Catherine Nancy May resigneddirector
- 2025-03-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-08-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-06➖ALDEN, Gill resignedsecretary
- 2023-10-06➕DING, Christina appointedsecretary
- 2023-10-06📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-10-06📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-09-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-01➕STEPHENSON, Catherine Nancy May appointeddirector
- 2022-08-31➖LEHTINEN, Arto resigneddirector
- 2022-07-01➕ALDEN, Gill appointedsecretary
- 2022-07-01📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-04📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2021-11-29📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2021-11-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-09-14➕SCOTT, Fraser appointeddirector
- 2020-09-14➕DE GRUIJTER, Tamara appointeddirector
- 2020-09-14➖HENSHAW, John resigneddirector
- 2019-10-18➖RASMUSSEN, Erik resigneddirector
- 2019-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-08-12➕HENSHAW, John appointeddirector
- 2019-07-05➖KOPONEN, Timo resigneddirector
- 2019-01-12➕LEHTINEN, Arto appointeddirector
- 2019-01-12➕RASMUSSEN, Erik appointeddirector
- 2019-01-11➖HELLUM, Geir resigneddirector
- 2018-11-30➖DICKINSON, Andrew David resigneddirector
- 2018-02-26➖COLEMAN, Gary Paul resignedsecretary
- 2018-02-20➕DICKINSON, Andrew David appointeddirector
- 2018-02-20➕HELLUM, Geir appointeddirector
- 2018-02-20➖KYTOLA, Juha Kaarlo resigneddirector
- 2018-02-20➖THOMAS, Joseph, Dr resigneddirector
- 2018-02-08➕COLEMAN, Gary Paul appointedsecretary
- 2018-02-08➖DAWES, Peter Graham resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 80 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
Red flags
2 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Name changed recently
mediumName changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2026-05-12: certificate-change-of-name-company
Group structure
Wartsila Corporation holds 25-50% — a significant corporate investor but not a controlling parent.
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Wartsila Corporation
Corporate parent
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HAMWORTHY INTERNATIONAL LTD
This company · 00713227
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wartsila Corporation Corporate entity | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 24/11/2020 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Wartsila Hamworthy Limitedceased 24/11/2020· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1962-01-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC28120 — SIC 28120
Registered office
Merchants House
Vanguard Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1PH
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-07
Last: 2025-07-24
Officers (4 active · 25 resigned)
SPOONER, David John→
Activesecretary · appointed 2026-05-19
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BERTRAM, Bernd→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-04-01
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SCOTT, Fraser→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2020-09-14
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SPOONER, David John→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2026-05-19
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ALDEN, Gill→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-07-01 · resigned 2023-10-06
COLEMAN, Gary Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-02-08 · resigned 2018-02-26
CROMPTON, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-03-31 · resigned 2006-04-01
DAWES, Peter Graham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-01 · resigned 2018-02-08
DING, Christina→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2023-10-06 · resigned 2026-05-19
RICHARDSON, Geoffrey→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-03-31
BENTLEY, Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2002-04-01 · resigned 2008-04-04
BURKE, Rex→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · resigned 1995-07-25
CAHILL, John Antony→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1992-09-30
CROMPTON, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1995-03-31 · resigned 2012-04-18
DE GRUIJTER, Tamara→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2020-09-14 · resigned 2025-04-01
DERRICK, Kelvyn Garth→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1995-03-31 · resigned 2007-08-31
DICKINSON, Andrew David→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-02-20 · resigned 2018-11-30
HARFIELD, Walter Maurice→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 1994-06-30
HELLUM, Geir→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2018-02-20 · resigned 2019-01-11
HENSHAW, John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2019-08-12 · resigned 2020-09-14
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/06/2009 | 07/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC,as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries | Debenture | 1 property | 05/02/2003 | 27/08/2019 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London, on Behalf of Itself and the Finance Parties | A first supplemental deed between amongst others, the company and deutsche bank ag london as security agent (as defined) (supplemental to a composite guarantee and debenture dated 21 december 2000 between amongst others, the company and the security agent) | 1 property | 13/03/2001 | 15/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London, on Behalf of Itself and the Finance Parties | A composite guarantee and debenture between amongst others, the company and deutsche bank ag london as security agent (as defined) | 1 property | 21/12/2000 | 15/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | The Prudential Assurance Company The Prudential Assurance Company LTD | Supplemental trust deed | 1 property | 21/08/1962 | 19/12/2000 |
Recent filings (186 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-19
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-05-19
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2026-05-19
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2026-05-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-03-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-24
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2023-10-06
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2023-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-27