P. H. CHANDLER (LEYLAND) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00776471 · ltd · incorporated 1963-10-07
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
47/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 3611
Sector: Water supply & waste
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 47/100 (watch), bankability 12/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 79). 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 (70/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
18 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 55.9y
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 55.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 70/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)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
18 charges (18/18 with lender, 18/18 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (7 active, 9 linked, 8 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
96 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
47/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
25
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
15
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (68 events)Click to expand
- 2016-01-18📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2009-02-05⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2009-02-05⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-dateinsolvency · 2.35B
- 2008-10-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2008-07-14⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2008-04-07⚠️liquidation-in-administration-result-creditors-meetinginsolvency · 2.23B
- 2008-03-07⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2008-02-14📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-02-09⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2008-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2008-01-19📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2008-01-18🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Bibby Financial Services Limited (Security Trustee)
- 2007-11-06📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-11-06📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2007-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2006-12-06📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-12-06📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2006-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2005-11-30📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-11-30📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2003-07-23➕CHANDLER, Andrew William appointeddirector
- 2003-07-23➕PARSONS, Julie Chandler appointeddirector
- 2002-05-06➖SLATER, David John resigneddirector
- 2000-09-11➕SLATER, David John appointeddirector
- 1999-12-25➖CHANDLER, Peter Henderson resigneddirector
- 1998-07-01➕FISHER, Sharon appointeddirector
- 1996-05-01➕CHANDLER, Steven appointeddirector
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1995-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1995-01-12🔒Charge registered #17Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1995-01-12🔒Charge registered #16Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 68 events
Owner dependency
88/100
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
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "CHANDLER" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 79 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
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 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 63 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 2 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: 2009-05-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-11-14
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2009-02-05: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date; 2009-02-05: liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
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
Incorporated1963-10-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC3611 — SIC 3611
Registered office
C/O Cresswall Associates Limited
West Lancashire Investment
Centre White Moss Businesspark
Skelmersdale Lancashire
WN8 9TG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2009-05-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2007-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2016-11-14OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (7 active · 2 resigned)
Active
CHANDLER, Andrew William→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2003-07-23
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Active
Active
CHANDLER, Steven→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 1996-05-01
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FISHER, Sharon→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 1998-07-01
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PARSONS, Julie Chandler→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2003-07-23
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CHANDLER, Peter Henderson→
Resigneddirector · ~111y · resigned 1999-12-25
SLATER, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2000-09-11 · resigned 2002-05-06
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Mortgages & charges
18
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:18 of 18 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Financial Services Limited (Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 18/01/2008 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 12/01/1995 | 05/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 16/08/1990 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/1986 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 10/07/1986 | 02/02/1987 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/04/1986 | 12/11/1991 | |
| satisfied | Williams & Glyn's Bank . Williams & Glyn's Bank PLC. | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/02/1985 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Williams Eglyns Bank Williams Eglyns Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 04/02/1983 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Williams & Glyn's Bank Williams & Glyn's Bank Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/08/1980 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Williams & Glyn's Williams & Glyn's Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/08/1980 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Williams Deacons Bank Williams Deacons Bank LTD | Charge | 1 property | 01/07/1970 | 14/07/1995 | |
| satisfied | Williams Deacons Bank Williams Deacons Bank LTD | Charge | 1 property | 01/07/1970 | 14/07/1995 |
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Recent filings (96 total)
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2016-01-18
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2009-02-05
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
insolvency · 2.35B
2009-02-05
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2008-10-08
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 2.16B
2008-07-14
liquidation-in-administration-result-creditors-meeting
insolvency · 2.23B
2008-04-07
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · 2.17B
2008-03-07
legacy
address · 287
2008-02-14
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · 2.12B
2008-02-09
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2008-02-05
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2008-02-05
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2008-02-05
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2008-02-05
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2008-02-05
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2008-02-05