B - TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01056309 · ltd · incorporated 1972-05-31
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46439
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 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
21 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 48.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 48.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (54/100)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
21 charges (21/21 with lender, 21/21 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (2 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
178 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (75 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-02-22🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- 2023-09-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-08➕WALKER, Mark Vere appointeddirector
- 2023-07-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-05📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-07-04🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- 2023-02-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-02-10➖BENNETT, Matthew James resigneddirector
- 2023-02-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-22➖EADES, David resignedsecretary
- 2022-11-22📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-10-18📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-10-13📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-10-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-10-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-10-11📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-10-11📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-10-11⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-10-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-10-10📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-10-10📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-10-10📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-10-10🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2022-10-10🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2022-10-10🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2022-10-10🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2022-10-07➕VAN BAARLEN, Dick appointeddirector
- 2016-09-01➖BENNETT, Martin Peter resigneddirector
- 2016-07-14🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2013-11-18🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2013-11-18🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2013-11-18🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2013-11-18🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2013-11-18🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2013-10-07🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2013-08-01➕EADES, David appointedsecretary
- 2013-08-01➖HYDE, Corinne resignedsecretary
- 2013-07-29🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2011-08-08➕BENNETT, Martin Peter appointeddirector
- 2011-08-08➖BENNETT, Martin Peter resigneddirector
- 2011-07-01🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2009-11-04🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2008-04-16🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD ("the Security Holder")
- 2008-04-16🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD ("the Security Holder")
- 2008-04-01➕BENNETT, Matthew James appointeddirector
- 2008-04-01🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2008-04-01🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
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 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 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: 2022-10-11: 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
Sukra Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Sukra Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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B - TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
This company · 01056309
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sukra Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Matthew James Bennettceased 31/03/2018· 75-100% shares
- Mr Anthony Featherstone Kellettceased 31/03/2018· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1972-05-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46439 — SIC 46439
Registered office
Bennett House
Long March
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4NR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-22
Last: 2026-05-08
Officers (2 active · 7 resigned)
VAN BAARLEN, Dick→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2022-10-07
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WALKER, Mark Vere→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2023-09-08
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EADES, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-08-01 · resigned 2022-11-22
HYDE, Corinne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-12-14 · resigned 2013-08-01
KEMSLEY, William Kenneth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-03-01 · resigned 2007-12-14
MOORE, Stanley William→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2002-03-01
BENNETT, Martin Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2011-08-08 · resigned 2016-09-01
BENNETT, Martin Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 2011-08-08
BENNETT, Matthew James→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2008-04-01 · resigned 2023-02-10
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Mortgages & charges
21
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:21 of 21 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A. | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/02/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/07/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/07/2016 | 10/10/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 07/10/2013 | 10/10/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/07/2013 | 10/10/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 01/07/2011 | 10/10/2022 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal assignment | 1 property | 04/11/2009 | 18/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD ("the Security Holder") | Floating charge | 1 property | 16/04/2008 | 18/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD ("the Security Holder") | Fixed charge on purchased debts which fail to vest | 1 property | 16/04/2008 | 18/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/04/2008 | 18/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/04/2008 | 18/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 06/03/2003 | 11/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/02/2003 | 03/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | St George's Ventures St George's Ventures Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 10/10/2002 | 03/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/05/2002 | 03/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Debenture | 1 property | 28/11/1997 | 11/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/11/1997 | 05/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 15/05/1990 | 03/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/12/1987 | 03/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/07/1982 | 03/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Debenture | 1 property | 07/11/1977 | 02/03/2005 |
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Recent filings (178 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-05-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-02-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-07-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-07-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-02-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-02-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-06
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2022-11-22
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2022-10-18