BOXES AND PACKAGING (SWINDON) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02211041 · ltd · incorporated 1988-01-18
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: Packaging activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (4 active, 15 linked, 13 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
138 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
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-11-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-11-03➕GOSLING, Peter James appointeddirector
- 2025-11-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-31➖RICHARDSON, Gavin Michael resigneddirector
- 2025-10-29📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-30➖BARNETT, William Bingham resigneddirector
- 2024-11-30➖MCDONNELL, Bernard Neillus resigneddirector
- 2024-11-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-07➕MCCONNELL, Daniel James appointeddirector
- 2024-11-07➖O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard Austin resigneddirector
- 2024-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-01-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-01➕RICHARDSON, David John appointeddirector
- 2022-12-31➖KELLY, Alexander David resigneddirector
- 2022-09-15📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-03-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-02-23➕O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard Austin appointeddirector
- 2021-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2016-02-12➕STELL, Gareth Thomas appointeddirector
- 2016-02-12➕KELLY, Alexander David appointeddirector
- 2016-02-12➕RICHARDSON, Gavin Michael appointeddirector
- 2015-11-11➕BARNETT, William Bingham appointeddirector
- 2015-11-11➖LOGGIE, John resigneddirector
- 2015-11-11➕MCDONNELL, Bernard Neillus appointeddirector
- 2015-11-11➖STEPHENSON, Michael William resigneddirector
- 2012-06-13➖STEPHENSON, Michael William resignedsecretary
- 2012-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2012-01-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-12-16🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-02-09🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2004-07-20➖SELLARS, Shearer Field resignedsecretary
- 2004-07-20➕STEPHENSON, Michael William appointedsecretary
- 2004-07-20➕LOGGIE, John appointeddirector
- 2004-07-20➖SELLARS, Shearer Field resigneddirector
- 2004-07-20➖SELLARS, Susan Alice resigneddirector
- 2004-07-20➕STEPHENSON, Michael William appointeddirector
- 2004-07-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Venture Finance PLC
- 1988-01-18🏢Company incorporatedAs BOXES AND PACKAGING (SWINDON) LIMITED
Owner dependency
48/100
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 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- 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
Boxes And Packaging (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Boxes And Packaging (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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BOXES AND PACKAGING (SWINDON) LIMITED
This company · 02211041
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boxes And Packaging (Uk) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/07/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr William Bingham Barnettceased 01/07/2016· significant influence
- Mr Bernard Neillus Mcdonnellceased 01/07/2016· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1988-01-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82920 — Packaging activities
Registered office
Lifford Hall Lifford Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 3JN
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-07
Last: 2025-07-24
Officers (4 active · 11 resigned)
GOSLING, Peter James→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2025-11-03
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MCCONNELL, Daniel James→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2024-11-07
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RICHARDSON, David John→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-01-01
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STELL, Gareth Thomas→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-02-12
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SELLARS, Shearer Field→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2004-07-20
STEPHENSON, Michael William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-07-20 · resigned 2012-06-13
BARNETT, William Bingham→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-11-11 · resigned 2024-11-30
KELLY, Alexander David→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-02-12 · resigned 2022-12-31
LOGGIE, John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2004-07-20 · resigned 2015-11-11
MCDONNELL, Bernard Neillus→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2015-11-11 · resigned 2024-11-30
O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard Austin→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-02-23 · resigned 2024-11-07
RICHARDSON, Gavin Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-02-12 · resigned 2025-10-31
SELLARS, Shearer Field→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 2004-07-20
SELLARS, Susan Alice→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 2004-07-20
STEPHENSON, Michael William→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-07-20 · resigned 2015-11-11
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of accession and charge | 1 property | 05/01/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 16/12/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 09/02/2009 | 14/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/07/2004 | 13/05/2009 |
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Recent filings (138 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-04
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-11-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-03
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-10-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridged
accounts · AA
2024-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridged
accounts · AA
2023-09-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-01