PENNINE SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01121710 · ltd · incorporated 1973-07-09
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 41.1y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · oldest 41.1y
85/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (4 active, 31 linked, 25 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
173 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (76 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-12-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-20📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-02-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-11-02➕SHARPE, Gareth Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2021-08-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-08-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-31➕MILLS, Robin Ronald appointeddirector
- 2021-07-31➖SERGEANT, Sarah Jane resigneddirector
- 2021-02-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-01-31➖DUNHAM, Kate resigneddirector
- 2019-12-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-12-01➕SERGEANT, Sarah Jane appointeddirector
- 2019-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-03-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-02-01➕DUNHAM, Kate appointeddirector
- 2019-02-01➖HENRIKSEN, Alison Jane resigneddirector
- 2018-09-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2018-09-03➕LEA, Jodi appointeddirector
- 2018-09-03➖OWEN, Michael James resigneddirector
- 2018-04-30➖DOWNING, Roger Arthur resigneddirector
- 2018-04-30➕OWEN, Michael James appointeddirector
- 2017-12-30➖GALVIN, Paul Anthony resigneddirector
- 2017-12-30➕HENRIKSEN, Alison Jane appointeddirector
- 2011-12-01➕DOWNING, Roger Arthur appointeddirector
- 2011-12-01➖MAGUIRE, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2010-12-31➕GALVIN, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2010-12-31➖SMITH, Neil Reynolds resigneddirector
- 2008-12-24➕COMPASS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-12-24➖MASON, Timothy Charles resignedsecretary
- 2008-12-24➕MAGUIRE, Peter John appointeddirector
- 2008-12-24➖MASON, Timothy Charles resigneddirector
- 2008-01-31➖JONES, Nigel Richard Ifor resigneddirector
- 2008-01-24➕SMITH, Neil Reynolds appointeddirector
- 2007-09-18➕MASON, Timothy Charles appointedsecretary
- 2007-09-18➖PEGG, Jane resignedsecretary
- 2006-03-10➖MASON, Timothy Charles resignedsecretary
- 2006-03-10➕PEGG, Jane appointedsecretary
- 2006-03-10➖BRIGGS, Trevor Holden resigneddirector
- 2000-03-31➕JONES, Nigel Richard Ifor appointeddirector
- 2000-03-31➖WARR, Christopher James resigneddirector
- 1997-04-18➖RUSSELL, Dugald William resigneddirector
- 1995-09-19➖BUCKNALL, Christopher David resigneddirector
- 1995-09-19➕MASON, Timothy Charles appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 76 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 53 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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
Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PENNINE SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 01121710
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Compass Contract Services (U.K.) 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
Incorporated1973-07-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Parklands Court 24 Parklands
Birmingham Great Park Rubery
Birmingham
West Midlands
B45 9PZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-21
Last: 2026-05-07
Officers (4 active · 27 resigned)
COMPASS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-12-24
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Active
MILLS, Robin Ronald→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-07-31
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SHARPE, Gareth Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2021-11-02
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MASON, Timothy Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-09-18 · resigned 2008-12-24
MASON, Timothy Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-01-31 · resigned 2006-03-10
PEGG, Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-03-10 · resigned 2007-09-18
ROSS, Graeme James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-04-08 · resigned 1994-01-31
RUSHWORTH, Joanne Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-04-08
BRIGGS, Trevor Holden→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1994-03-21 · resigned 2006-03-10
BUCKNALL, Christopher David→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1993-06-18 · resigned 1995-09-19
DOWNING, Roger Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2011-12-01 · resigned 2018-04-30
DUNHAM, Kate→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-02-01 · resigned 2020-01-31
FOG, Tim→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1993-04-08 · resigned 1993-09-20
GALVIN, Paul Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2010-12-31 · resigned 2017-12-30
HENRIKSEN, Alison Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2017-12-30 · resigned 2019-02-01
HOWDALL, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1993-04-08
HUNT, John→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · resigned 1993-09-17
JONES, Nigel Richard Ifor→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2000-03-31 · resigned 2008-01-31
MAGUIRE, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2008-12-24 · resigned 2011-12-01
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/05/1986 | 06/04/1993 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/04/1986 | 01/09/1993 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/03/1985 | 17/09/1993 |
Recent filings (173 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-05-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-12-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-03-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-04-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-02-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-11-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-08-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-08-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-05-10