PILKINGTON DISTRIBUTION SERVICES GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00714629 · ltd · incorporated 1962-02-06
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 40.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 1 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · oldest 40.2y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 40.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — 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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
34 officers (4 active, 34 linked, 27 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
205 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (80 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-11➕RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph appointeddirector
- 2024-11-11➖MASSA, Judy Anne resigneddirector
- 2024-07-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-05-18➕MCCORD, Laura Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-05-18➖BROWN, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2021-07-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-10-05➕MASSA, Judy Anne appointeddirector
- 2014-03-10🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2007-02-01➕BROWN, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-02-01➖HARRISON, Robin Forster resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➖ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2004-08-12➕HARRISON, Robin Forster appointeddirector
- 2004-08-12➖SMITH, Iain Michael resigneddirector
- 2004-07-31➖MCKENNA, John resigneddirector
- 2004-03-29➕ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2004-03-29➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2003-03-27➖BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald resigneddirector
- 2001-10-26➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 1999-02-02➖CHADWICK, Geoffrey Murray resignedsecretary
- 1999-02-02➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 1999-02-02➕BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald appointeddirector
- 1999-02-02➖KEARSLEY, Derek Robert resigneddirector
- 1999-02-02➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 1999-02-02➕MCKENNA, John appointeddirector
- 1999-02-02➖PARDOE, George William Fischer resigneddirector
- 1997-12-15➕KEARSLEY, Derek Robert appointeddirector
- 1997-10-31➖MCKITTRICK, Ian William resigneddirector
- 1997-09-30➖CLARKE, Roy resigneddirector
- 1997-08-31➖SHARPLEY, John Bernard resigneddirector
- 1997-07-01➖HOLDEN, Stephen resigneddirector
- 1996-07-04➖CRUISE, Vincent Henry resigneddirector
- 1996-06-27➖TRIMBOY, Rodney Bruce resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 80 events
Owner dependency
60/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Pilkington Glass Products Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pilkington Glass Products Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PILKINGTON DISTRIBUTION SERVICES GROUP LIMITED
This company · 00714629
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pilkington Glass Products Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1962-02-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
European Technical Centre Hall Lane
Lathom
Nr. Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 5UF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-05
Last: 2025-11-21
Officers (4 active · 30 resigned)
SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2008-07-01
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MCCORD, Laura Jane→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-05-18
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RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2024-11-11
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SMITH, Iain Michael→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2008-07-01
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ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-03-29 · resigned 2006-12-15
CHADWICK, Geoffrey Murray→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-04-24 · resigned 1999-02-02
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2008-06-30
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-02-02 · resigned 2004-03-29
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 1995-04-24
MARTIN, Terence John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-04-01
BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1999-02-02 · resigned 2003-03-27
BROADHEAD, Michael Robinson→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1993-04-01
BROWN, Julie Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-02-01 · resigned 2022-05-18
CLARKE, Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1994-04-29 · resigned 1997-09-30
CRUISE, Vincent Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 1996-07-04
DOVE, Michael Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1994-04-29 · resigned 1995-04-30
HARRISON, Robin Forster→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-08-12 · resigned 2007-02-01
HAVARD, Alan David, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1994-04-29 · resigned 1995-12-01
HINCHLIFFE, Ralph Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · resigned 1993-04-01
HOLDEN, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1994-04-29 · resigned 1997-07-01
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Letter of set off | 1 property | 14/04/1986 | 10/03/2014 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 14/04/1986 | — |
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Recent filings (205 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-25
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-06-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-05-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-05-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-07-04
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-01-18