CHARTER HARDWARE & SECURITY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01735385 · ltd · incorporated 1983-06-29
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 42.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
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 78/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, 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
4 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 42.6y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 42.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (3 active, 15 linked, 11 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
120 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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-02➕HOPPE, Christian appointeddirector
- 2025-04-02➖HOPPE, Christoph resigneddirector
- 2024-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-10-16📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2014-10-13📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-01-31➖BENTON, Roger Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2014-01-01➕BIGGS, Andrew Leslie appointeddirector
- 2012-12-31➖HOLT, Keith resigneddirector
- 2005-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1999-09-30➕BIGGS, Andrew Leslie appointedsecretary
- 1999-09-30➖BENTON, Roger resignedsecretary
- 1999-08-31➖LINES, Robert Paul resigneddirector
- 1999-01-15➕BENTON, Roger appointedsecretary
- 1999-01-15➖BRYCE, Graham resignedsecretary
- 1998-09-30➖CORBETT, Duncan Wycherley resigneddirector
- 1998-07-10🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1997-04-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1997-04-18🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1997-04-16➕BRYCE, Graham appointedsecretary
- 1997-04-16➖LINES, Robert Paul resignedsecretary
- 1997-04-16➕BENTON, Roger Kenneth appointeddirector
- 1997-04-16➖DAWKINS, Terence resigneddirector
- 1997-04-16➖DAWKINS, Terence George resigneddirector
- 1997-04-16➕HOLT, Keith appointeddirector
- 1997-04-16➕HOPPE, Christoph appointeddirector
- 1997-04-16➖TAYLOR, Arthur resigneddirector
- 1997-04-16➖WILLIAMS, James Francis resigneddirector
- 1997-04-16🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1996-04-01➕WILLIAMS, James Francis appointeddirector
- 1994-09-28➕TAYLOR, Arthur appointeddirector
- 1985-02-07🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1985-02-07🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1983-12-01🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1983-06-29🏢Company incorporatedAs CHARTER HARDWARE & SECURITY LIMITED
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
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
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.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Christoph Hoppe Individual · Swiss · DOB 03/1962 · age 64 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · firm interest | 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
Incorporated1983-06-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Gailey Park
Gravelly Way Industrial Estate,
Stan, Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 7GW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-22
Last: 2025-10-08
Officers (3 active · 12 resigned)
BIGGS, Andrew Leslie→
Activesecretary · appointed 1999-09-30
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BIGGS, Andrew Leslie→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2014-01-01
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HOPPE, Christian→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2025-04-02
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BENTON, Roger→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-01-15 · resigned 1999-09-30
BRYCE, Graham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-04-16 · resigned 1999-01-15
LINES, Robert Paul→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-04-16
BENTON, Roger Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1997-04-16 · resigned 2014-01-31
CORBETT, Duncan Wycherley→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 1998-09-30
DAWKINS, Terence→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 1997-04-16
DAWKINS, Terence George→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1997-04-16
HOLT, Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1997-04-16 · resigned 2012-12-31
HOPPE, Christoph→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1997-04-16 · resigned 2025-04-02
LINES, Robert Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 1999-08-31
TAYLOR, Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1994-09-28 · resigned 1997-04-16
WILLIAMS, James Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · appointed 1996-04-01 · resigned 1997-04-16
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 16/04/1997 | 23/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/02/1985 | 18/04/1997 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/02/1985 | 18/04/1997 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Charge | 1 property | 01/12/1983 | 10/07/1998 |
Recent filings (120 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-10-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-10-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-10-29