EQUIP OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01168470 · ltd · incorporated 1974-04-29
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
68/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 68/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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 (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
31 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 45.7y
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 45.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
31 charges (31/31 with lender, 31/31 with type)
90
Directors & officers
44 officers (6 active, 44 linked, 36 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
263 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
68/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
6
filings
- • 6 mortgage
Last 90 days
6
filings
- • 6 mortgage
Last 180 days
7
filings
- • 6 mortgage
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (149 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2026-04-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-22🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-29➖GOWAR, Matthew resigneddirector
- 2024-10-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-17➕LEEDHAM, Richard appointeddirector
- 2024-05-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-18➕FREDERICK, Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2024-01-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-23🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2022-12-23🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2022-12-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-12-06📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-16➖EVANS, James Nicholas Eves resigneddirector
- 2022-07-01➖STYAN, Andrew John resignedsecretary
- 2022-07-01➖STYAN, Andrew John resigneddirector
- 2022-06-13➕MAYNARD, Robert James appointeddirector
- 2020-10-02➖POLITO, Giles William resigneddirector
- 2020-09-24➕BINGHAM, Matthew Anthony appointeddirector
- 2020-09-24➕JEWELL, Karen Mary appointeddirector
- 2020-09-24➕EVANS, James Nicholas Eves appointeddirector
- 2020-09-15➖MCADIE, Neil Robert resigneddirector
- 2019-01-18➖HARDING, Christopher Jon resigneddirector
- 2018-12-31➖JASPER, Tim John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 149 events
Owner dependency
40/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Eoth Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Eoth Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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EQUIP OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED
This company · 01168470
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eoth Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/06/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1974-04-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46420 — Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Registered office
. Wimsey Way
Somercotes
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 4LS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-16
Last: 2025-12-02
Officers (6 active · 38 resigned)
BINGHAM, Matthew Anthony→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2020-09-24
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FISH, Timothy John→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2017-04-18
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FREDERICK, Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2024-01-18
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JEWELL, Karen Mary→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-09-24
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LEEDHAM, Richard→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2024-05-17
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MAYNARD, Robert James→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-06-13
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ALSOP, Patricia Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-12-21 · resigned 2002-12-04
COCKER, Hilary Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-05-05 · resigned 2000-06-30
FATKIN, David Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2001-12-21
GUNSON, Digby Colin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-10-01 · resigned 1999-05-05
STYAN, Andrew John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-08-20 · resigned 2022-07-01
WILLIAMSON, Andrew Stuart→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-10-01
YOUNG, Allan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-12-15 · resigned 2001-04-30
ZANATTA, Luca→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-04 · resigned 2011-07-11
BENNETT, Ryan Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2011-10-24 · resigned 2015-08-22
CLARKE, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1993-08-12
CLARKE, Tom→
Resigneddirector · ~107y · resigned 1993-08-12
DAVIES, William Maldwyn→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1993-02-01
EVANS, James Nicholas Eves→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2020-09-24 · resigned 2022-11-16
FATKIN, David Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2001-12-21
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Mortgages & charges
31
Total charges
7
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:31 of 31 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/04/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/11/2022 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Mobeus Equity Partners Mobeus Equity Partners LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/04/2018 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Mobeus Equity Partners Mobeus Equity Partners LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/04/2018 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/02/2015 | 23/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Mobeus Equity Partners Mobeus Equity Partners LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/02/2015 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee (Security Holder) for Each Group Member | Debenture | 1 property | 24/10/2011 | 23/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 24/10/2011 | 08/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Matrix Private Equity Partners Matrix Private Equity Partners LLP | Debenture | 1 property | 24/10/2011 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Matrix Private Equity Partners Matrix Private Equity Partners LLP | Second legal charge over property | 1 property | 24/10/2011 | 14/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Trustee for and on Behalf of Hsbc Bank PLC and Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed and floating security document | 1 property | 30/09/2002 | 29/09/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/08/1993 | 21/07/1999 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 12/08/1993 | 21/07/1999 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 16/07/1987 | 19/04/1994 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/06/1987 | 09/09/1992 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/06/1987 | 06/05/1992 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/06/1987 | 06/05/1992 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 21/04/1987 | 19/04/1994 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/06/1986 | 14/07/1987 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/06/1986 | 14/07/1987 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 16/12/1985 | 14/07/1987 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/09/1985 | 14/07/1987 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/08/1984 | 14/07/1987 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Coutts & Co. | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 24/09/1982 | 07/08/1986 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Coutts & Co. | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 09/09/1980 | 07/08/1986 |
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Recent filings (263 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-23