DANIEL DONCASTER & SONS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00897492 · ltd · incorporated 1967-02-06
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
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 25990
Sector: Manufacturing
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 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 28.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (2 active, 21 linked, 16 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
254 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (75 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-04➕EGAN, David John appointeddirector
- 2024-07-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-04-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-04-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-04-11📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-03-25📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-03-25📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-03-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-25📄dissolution-withdrawal-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS02
- 2024-03-08➖BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen resignedsecretary
- 2024-03-08➖BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen resigneddirector
- 2024-01-16📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2024-01-08📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2023-09-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-09-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-01➖MARTLE, Simon David resigneddirector
- 2023-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-09-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-09-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-09-28➕BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen appointedsecretary
- 2021-09-28➖MOLYNEUX, Ian resignedsecretary
- 2021-09-28➕BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen appointeddirector
- 2021-09-28➖MOLYNEUX, Ian resigneddirector
- 2020-09-01➕MARTLE, Simon David appointeddirector
- 2020-03-13➕QUINN, Michael Joseph appointeddirector
- 2020-03-13➖OXNARD, Lisa Marie resigneddirector
- 2019-03-27➖HINKS, Duncan Andrew resigneddirector
- 2018-12-17➕OXNARD, Lisa Marie appointeddirector
- 2016-03-23➕MOLYNEUX, Ian appointeddirector
- 2016-03-23➖SCHURCH, Michael John resigneddirector
- 2013-04-12🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2013-04-12🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2013-04-12🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2013-04-12🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2011-10-31➖ELLIS, William Michael resigneddirector
- 2011-10-31➕HINKS, Duncan Andrew appointeddirector
- 2011-10-20➖JACKSON, Howard Watson resignedsecretary
- 2011-10-20➕MOLYNEUX, Ian appointedsecretary
- 2011-10-20➖JACKSON, Howard Watson resigneddirector
- 2009-03-31➕ELLIS, William Michael appointeddirector
- 2009-03-31➖LEWIS, Eric James resigneddirector
- 2007-06-01🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-05-16🔒Charge registered #8Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties
- 2007-05-16🔒Charge registered #7Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties
Showing most recent 50 of 75 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 59 — 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 59. 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.
Group structure
Doncasters Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Doncasters Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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DANIEL DONCASTER & SONS LIMITED
This company · 00897492
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Doncasters 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
Incorporated1967-02-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC25990 — SIC 25990
Registered office
1 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5AB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-20
Last: 2025-09-06
Officers (2 active · 19 resigned)
EGAN, David John→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2024-07-04
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QUINN, Michael Joseph→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2020-03-13
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BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-09-28 · resigned 2024-03-08
JACKSON, Howard Watson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-25 · resigned 2011-10-20
KAYSER, Michael Arthur→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-12-05 · resigned 2002-02-25
MOLYNEUX, Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-10-20 · resigned 2021-09-28
TILLEY, Michael John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2001-12-05
ASTON, Stephen Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2002-11-11 · resigned 2004-12-06
BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-09-28 · resigned 2024-03-08
BULL, George→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 2001-12-06
ELLIS, William Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2009-03-31 · resigned 2011-10-31
HINKS, Duncan Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2011-10-31 · resigned 2019-03-27
JACKSON, Howard Watson→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2002-02-25 · resigned 2011-10-20
KAYSER, Michael Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2002-02-25 · resigned 2002-09-08
LEWIS, Eric James→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2001-08-17 · resigned 2009-03-31
MARTLE, Simon David→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2020-09-01 · resigned 2023-08-01
MOLYNEUX, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2016-03-23 · resigned 2021-09-28
OXNARD, Lisa Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2018-12-17 · resigned 2020-03-13
SCHURCH, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-12-06 · resigned 2016-03-23
TILLEY, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 2001-12-06
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | Guarantee increase deed in relation to a £50M pik facility agreement dated 3 april 2007 and | 1 property | 16/05/2007 | 12/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | Guarantee increase deed in relation to a £57.5M mezzanine facility agreement dated 3 april 2007 and | 1 property | 16/05/2007 | 12/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | Guarantee increase deed in relation to a £832.5M senior facilities agreement dated 3 april 2007 and | 1 property | 16/05/2007 | 12/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | Debenture | 1 property | 15/05/2007 | 12/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties(The Security Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 04/05/2006 | 01/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Credit Suisse First Boston(As Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Lenders) | Debenture | 1 property | 21/04/1999 | 09/08/2001 | |
| satisfied | Credit Suisse First Boston | Supplemental debenture | 1 property | 26/05/1998 | 24/04/1999 | |
| satisfied | Credit Suisse First Bostonas Agent for the Banks | Debenture (multiple chargors) | 1 property | 05/02/1998 | 24/04/1999 |
Recent filings (254 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-08-26
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-08-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-04
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-04-18
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-04-18
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-04-11
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-04-11
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-03-25
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-03-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-03-25
dissolution-withdrawal-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS02
2024-03-25
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2024-01-16
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2024-01-08