BOOTHFERRY BULK STORAGE LIMITED
Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 75). 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).
Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 34.6y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 34.6 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 (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
- 2021-04-20📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2021-04-20🏁Company dissolved
- 2021-02-02📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2021-01-20📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2020-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-06-12➕HICKSON, Peter Robert appointeddirector
- 2018-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-05-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-16➖LEITCH, Roger Thomas resigneddirector
- 2016-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2015-12-22📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-01-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-01-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-01-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-01-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-01-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2014-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2014-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2014-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2014-01-03📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-10-10🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2006-01-03🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2002-07-04🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 1997-06-17➕JOBES, David Alan appointedsecretary
- 1997-06-17➖COPLAND, Colin George resignedsecretary
- 1997-06-17🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1997-06-17🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1997-06-17🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1997-06-17🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1997-06-16➕JOBES, David Alan appointeddirector
- 1995-11-14➖RYAN, Charles John resigneddirector
- 1992-10-12🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1992-10-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1991-11-05🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1987-12-22🏢Company incorporatedAs BOOTHFERRY BULK STORAGE LIMITED
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 29 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 29 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 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 high · 1 med ·Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-04-20
Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
European Integrated Carriers Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
European Integrated Carriers Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 10/10/2011 | 28/01/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Omnibus guarantee & set-off agreement | 1 property | 03/01/2006 | 28/01/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 17TH june 1997 and | 1 property | 04/07/2002 | 28/01/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 17/06/1997 | 28/01/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Letter of charge | 1 property | 12/10/1992 | 17/06/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 12/10/1992 | 17/06/1997 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 05/11/1991 | 17/06/1997 |