DART PRODUCTS EUROPE LTD.
🌳Matureactive
00979390 · ltd · incorporated 1970-05-12
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
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 22290
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 68). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
10 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 42.5y
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 42.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
26 officers (4 active, 26 linked, 20 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
198 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (79 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-29📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-04-17📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2024-04-17⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2024-04-17📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2024-04-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-02-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-01-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-12➖DART, Claire Theresa resigneddirector
- 2022-05-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-11-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-11-08➕CLARK, Keith appointeddirector
- 2021-11-08➖LAMMERS, James Donald resigneddirector
- 2021-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-28📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2020-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-08-16📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2016-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2015-12-31➖JENKINS, George Hugh resigneddirector
- 2015-01-30➖WATERS, Anthony Frank resigneddirector
- 2014-08-01➕PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-08-01➖SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM (CORPORATE SERVICES) LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-05-14➕DART, Robert Charles appointeddirector
- 2014-05-14➕JEWELL, Thomas Lynn appointeddirector
- 2014-05-14➕DART, Claire Theresa appointeddirector
- 2014-05-14➖HERNKE, Richard resigneddirector
- 2014-05-14➕JENKINS, George Hugh appointeddirector
- 2014-05-14➕LAMMERS, James Donald appointeddirector
- 2012-09-04➖KORZENSKI, Robert resigneddirector
- 2012-08-10🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2012-08-10🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2010-06-16🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2009-07-02🔒Charge registered #9Lender: U.S. Bank National Association
- 2009-07-02🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Bank of America N.A.
- 2007-01-12➖HEINSEN JR, Hans resigneddirector
- 2007-01-12➕HERNKE, Richard appointeddirector
- 2007-01-11➖CLARKE, Brian Norman resigneddirector
- 2007-01-11➕KORZENSKI, Robert appointeddirector
- 2007-01-11➖WHALEY, Ronald Lee resigneddirector
- 2006-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2006-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2006-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-10-31➖MARKS, Susan H resigneddirector
- 2005-08-15➕HEINSEN JR, Hans appointeddirector
- 2005-08-15➕MARKS, Susan H appointeddirector
- 2005-08-15➕WATERS, Anthony Frank appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 79 events
Owner dependency
80/100
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
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "DART" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 56 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-04-17: legacy
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
Solo Cup (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Solo Cup (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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DART PRODUCTS EUROPE LTD.
This company · 00979390
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Solo Cup (Uk) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
Robert Charles Dart Individual · Irish · DOB 06/1958 · age 68 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 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
Incorporated1970-05-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC22290 — SIC 22290
Registered office
1 Park Row
Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5AB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-15
Last: 2026-04-01
Officers (4 active · 22 resigned)
PINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-08-01
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CLARK, Keith→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2021-11-08
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DART, Robert Charles→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2014-05-14
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JEWELL, Thomas Lynn→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2014-05-14
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HUDSON, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-05-01
NIAS, Peter Mikael Wade→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-09-10 · resigned 2003-09-30
REID, Martin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-07-31 · resigned 2002-09-10
SPENCER, Roger Ernest→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-05-01 · resigned 2000-07-31
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM (CORPORATE SERVICES) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-09-30 · resigned 2014-08-01
BRIGHT, Peter Anthony Ernest→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2004-05-04
CLARKE, Brian Norman→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2007-01-11
COAD, William Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2000-07-31 · resigned 2005-05-07
DALLAS, Paul Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 2005-07-27
DART, Claire Theresa→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · appointed 2014-05-14 · resigned 2022-12-12
DREW, Patrick Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · resigned 2000-07-31
HEINSEN JR, Hans→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2005-08-15 · resigned 2007-01-12
HERNKE, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-01-12 · resigned 2014-05-14
HUDSON, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 1999-05-01
HURD, Kim→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · resigned 1999-10-01
JENKINS, George Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2014-05-14 · resigned 2015-12-31
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deposit agreement | 1 property | 16/06/2010 | 28/01/2016 | |
| satisfied | U.S. Bank National Association | Notes debenture | 1 property | 02/07/2009 | 10/08/2012 | |
| satisfied | Bank of America N.A. | Abl debenture | 1 property | 02/07/2009 | 10/08/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited | Mortgage | 1 property | 22/07/1992 | 23/06/2000 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 19/09/1991 | 27/11/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 18/12/1989 | 27/11/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 24/11/1989 | 23/06/2000 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 19/12/1988 | 23/06/2000 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/03/1985 | 21/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 01/02/1984 | 27/11/2006 |
Recent filings (198 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-04-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-04-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-05
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-07-29
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-04-17
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-04-17
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-04-17
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-04-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-02-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-04-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-05-10