DISTRUPOL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00754472 · ltd · incorporated 1963-03-22
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46760
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, 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
9 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 55.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 55.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — 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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
39 officers (4 active, 39 linked, 30 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
208 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (106 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-10📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2026-03-30➕CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2025-05-05📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-05-05📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-04-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-03-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-02-18➖EVERETT, Michael Lynn resigneddirector
- 2025-02-18➖RUTHERFORD, Carrie Ann resigneddirector
- 2025-02-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-02-18🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2025-02-13➕ORME, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2025-02-13➕STANTON, James Michael Geoffrey appointeddirector
- 2024-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-07-28🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Bank of America, N.A., London Branch
- 2021-07-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-07-02🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2021-06-25📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2021-06-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-04-09📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-04-01➕CITCO MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-04-01➖LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-04-01➖BRYANT, Paul Graham resigneddirector
- 2021-04-01➖DUYFJES, Sabine resigneddirector
- 2021-04-01➕EVERETT, Michael Lynn appointeddirector
- 2021-04-01➖PERKINS, Noelle resigneddirector
- 2021-04-01➕RUTHERFORD, Carrie Ann appointeddirector
- 2021-02-01➖EVERSECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-02-01➕LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2020-02-17➖CARR, Jeffrey William resigneddirector
- 2020-02-17➕PERKINS, Noelle appointeddirector
- 2018-08-13➕EVERSECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2018-08-13➖PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-05-20➕CARR, Jeffrey William appointeddirector
- 2017-05-20➖LANDSMAN, Stephen Neil resigneddirector
- 2015-12-23➕BRYANT, Paul Graham appointeddirector
- 2015-08-15➖HILL, Warren Terry resigneddirector
- 2014-03-24🔒Charge registered #8Lender: J.P. Morgan Europe Limited (The Collateral Agent)
- 2013-06-14➕LANDSMAN, Stephen Neil appointeddirector
- 2013-06-14➖WEAVER FISHER, Amy Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2012-05-11➕DUYFJES, Sabine appointeddirector
- 2012-05-11➖JEUSSE, Christophe resigneddirector
- 2011-03-31🔓Charge satisfied #7
Showing most recent 50 of 106 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 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.
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Craig James Rothwell Individual · British · DOB 03/1974 · age 52 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest | 24/04/2025 |
Mr Kim Raymond White Individual · British · DOB 10/1956 · age 70 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest | 24/04/2025 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Gpd Companies Holdco Uk Limitedceased 24/04/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Univar Uk Limitedceased 01/04/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Ellis & Everard (Uk Holdings) Limitedceased 06/04/2016· 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
Incorporated1963-03-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46760 — SIC 46760
Registered office
Thames House
Gogmore Lane
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9AP
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-07
Last: 2026-01-24
Officers (4 active · 35 resigned)
CITCO MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2021-04-01
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CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2026-03-30
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ORME, Richard James→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2025-02-13
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STANTON, James Michael Geoffrey→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2025-02-13
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ROTHWELL, Donna Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-08-04 · resigned 2010-06-04
SIMPSON, Norman→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-07-17 · resigned 2009-08-04
SMITH, Stephen Brian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-01-05 · resigned 2006-07-17
SUTTON, June Mary→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-01-05
EVERSECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2018-08-13 · resigned 2021-02-01
LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2021-02-01 · resigned 2021-04-01
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2010-06-04 · resigned 2018-08-13
BEERE, David Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1994-08-01
BEERE, Joan Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~106y · resigned 1994-01-05
BEERE, Ronald George→
Resigneddirector · ~107y · resigned 1994-01-05
BOTTING, Geoffrey Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1994-01-05 · resigned 1994-08-01
BRADBURY, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1994-01-05 · resigned 2002-04-03
BRYANT, Paul Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2015-12-23 · resigned 2021-04-01
CARR, Jeffrey William→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2017-05-20 · resigned 2020-02-17
DUYFJES, Sabine→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2012-05-11 · resigned 2021-04-01
EVERETT, Michael Lynn→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2021-04-01 · resigned 2025-02-18
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Bank of America, N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/07/2021 | 18/02/2025 | |
| satisfied | J.P. Morgan Europe (The Collateral Agent) J.P. Morgan Europe Limited (The Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2014 | 02/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | Bank of America N.A. as the Collateral Agent for the Secured Parties | Debenture | 1 property | 10/10/2007 | 31/03/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 19/12/1990 | 04/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 24/09/1990 | 04/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 27/10/1988 | 04/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 09/04/1981 | 11/01/1994 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Slide debenture | 1 property | 27/02/1980 | 11/01/1994 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Charge by deposit of deeds | 1 property | 06/08/1970 | 11/01/1994 |
Recent filings (208 total)
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2026-04-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-10
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-05-05
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-05-05
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-04-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-03-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-02-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-02-13