LANGFIELDS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01901403 · ltd · incorporated 1985-04-01
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 41.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (5 active, 11 linked, 7 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
28 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
149 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (44 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-01📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-04-01📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-04-01📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-12-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-28📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-12-28📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-12-28📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-20📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-20📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-20📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-04-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-01-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-19📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-01-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-01-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2021-10-26🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-10-26🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-10-13🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2020-12-23🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC (SC327000)
- 2019-02-01➕MATHESON, Andrew Campbell appointedsecretary
- 2019-02-01➕MACGREGOR, John Angus appointeddirector
- 2019-02-01➕MATHESON, Andrew Campbell appointeddirector
- 2019-02-01➖MACDONALD, James Donald resignedsecretary
- 2019-02-01➖MACDONALD, James Donald resigneddirector
- 2019-02-01➖MACGREGOR, Roderick James resigneddirector
- 2018-06-19➕YATES, Neil Barry appointeddirector
- 2018-06-19➖DEAN, Ian Robert resigneddirector
- 2015-07-02🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2015-04-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-03-31➕MACGREGOR, Iain Ross appointeddirector
- 2015-03-31➖DEAN, Wendy Ann resignedsecretary
- 2015-03-31➕MACDONALD, James Donald appointedsecretary
- 2015-03-31➕MACDONALD, James Donald appointeddirector
- 2015-03-31➕MACGREGOR, Roderick James appointeddirector
- 2015-01-31➖DEAN, Kenneth Elford resignedsecretary
- 2015-01-31➕DEAN, Wendy Ann appointedsecretary
- 2013-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1985-05-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1985-04-19🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1985-04-01🏢Company incorporatedAs LANGFIELDS LIMITED
Owner dependency
56/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 41 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 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
Langfields Group Limited holds 25-50% — a significant corporate investor but not a controlling parent.
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Langfields Group Limited
Corporate parent
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LANGFIELDS LIMITED
This company · 01901403
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Langfields Group Limited Corporate entity | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 24/06/2020 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Modutec Ltdceased 24/06/2020· 75-100% shares
- Geg (Process & Equipment) Limitedceased 02/02/2019· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1985-04-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC25110 — Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Registered office
158 Liverpool Street
Salford
Manchester
M5 4LJ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-18
Last: 2026-03-04
Officers (5 active · 6 resigned)
MATHESON, Andrew Campbell→
Activesecretary · appointed 2019-02-01
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MACGREGOR, Iain Ross→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2015-03-31
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MACGREGOR, John Angus→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2019-02-01
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MATHESON, Andrew Campbell→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2019-02-01
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YATES, Neil Barry→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-06-19
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DEAN, Kenneth Elford→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2015-01-31
DEAN, Wendy Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-01-31 · resigned 2015-03-31
MACDONALD, James Donald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-03-31 · resigned 2019-02-01
DEAN, Ian Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2018-06-19
MACDONALD, James Donald→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2015-03-31 · resigned 2019-02-01
MACGREGOR, Roderick James→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2015-03-31 · resigned 2019-02-01
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 13/10/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (SC327000) | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/12/2020 | 26/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | A registered charge | — | 02/07/2015 | 26/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/05/1985 | 11/07/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 19/04/1985 | 08/04/2015 |
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Recent filings (149 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-04-01
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-04-01
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-04-01
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-04-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-12-28
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-12-28
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-12-28
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-12-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-01-20
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-01-20
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-01-20
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-01-20