HSL COMPLIANCE LTD
🌳Matureactive
02425951 · ltd · incorporated 1989-09-25
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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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 36000
Sector: Water supply & waste
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: refinance and hold (40/100).
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 36.5y
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 36.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 53/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
27 officers (4 active, 27 linked, 21 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
174 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
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 (87 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-31➖BOLTER, Andrew Christopher resigneddirector
- 2025-07-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-17🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
- 2025-07-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-13➕BOLTER, Andrew Christopher appointeddirector
- 2025-06-13➖HORTON, Paul John resigneddirector
- 2025-06-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-02🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2025-06-02🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2025-06-02🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2025-03-05➖HARTLEY, Byron Graham resigneddirector
- 2025-03-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-08-16🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2022-08-10➕HORTON, Paul John appointeddirector
- 2022-08-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-07-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-07-06📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-07-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-07-06🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-06-30🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Ldc (Managers) Limited as Security Trustee for the Security Beneficiaries
- 2021-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-20➖GRIBNAU, Franciscus Martinus Willibrordus Nicolaas Irenaeus resigneddirector
- 2019-05-16➕NICHOLLS, Andrew Paul appointeddirector
- 2019-05-16➕HARTLEY, Byron Graham appointeddirector
- 2019-03-28➖HESSELINK, Paulus Gerhardus Maria resigneddirector
- 2019-03-28🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Ldc (Managers) Limited (as Security Trustee)
- 2019-03-28🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent
- 2019-03-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2017-12-20➖HARTLEY, Stephen Michael resigneddirector
- 2017-11-30➕GRIBNAU, Franciscus Martinus Willibrordus Nicolaas Irenaeus appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➖VAN DER WART, Johannes Hendrikus Frederik resigneddirector
- 2015-06-09🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. the Security Agent as Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties
- 2013-09-04➕HARTLEY, Benjamin Paul appointeddirector
- 2013-07-25➕EVANS, Andrew Thomas appointedsecretary
- 2013-07-25➖RIBY, Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-28➕RIBY, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2013-03-28➖COOREMAN, André-Xavier resigneddirector
- 2013-03-28➕HESSELINK, Paulus Gerhardus Maria appointeddirector
- 2013-03-28➖MES, Lucas Florentius Martinus Maria resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 87 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 37 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
Hsl Compliance Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Hsl Compliance Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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HSL COMPLIANCE LTD
This company · 02425951
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hsl Compliance Holdings 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1989-09-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC36000 — SIC 36000
Registered office
Alton House Alton Business Park
Alton Road
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5BP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-09
Last: 2025-09-25
Officers (4 active · 23 resigned)
EVANS, Andrew Thomas→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-07-25
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HARTLEY, Benjamin Paul→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2013-09-04
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HARTLEY, Gavin→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2009-04-27
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NICHOLLS, Andrew Paul→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2019-05-16
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HALL, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-07 · resigned 2009-04-27
OLDFIELD, Kathryn Ann→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2005-07-07
RIBY, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-03-28 · resigned 2013-07-25
TAYLOR, Kathleen Philomena→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-04-27 · resigned 2012-12-28
BOLTER, Andrew Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2025-06-13 · resigned 2025-07-31
COOREMAN, André-Xavier→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-12-28 · resigned 2013-03-28
FITZSIMMONS, David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-07-07 · resigned 2009-04-27
GRIBNAU, Franciscus Martinus Willibrordus Nicolaas Irenaeus→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2017-11-30 · resigned 2020-03-20
HALL, David→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-07-07 · resigned 2010-04-28
HARTLEY, Byron Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2019-05-16 · resigned 2025-03-05
HARTLEY, Stephen Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2009-04-27 · resigned 2017-12-20
HESSELINK, Paulus Gerhardus Maria→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2013-03-28 · resigned 2019-03-28
HIGHAM, Peter James→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2005-07-07 · resigned 2005-12-31
HORTON, Paul John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2022-08-10 · resigned 2025-06-13
KNOLL, Joost→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2010-04-28 · resigned 2011-11-23
LANTINGA, Theodorus Franciscus Hermannus→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-05-23 · resigned 2012-12-28
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties) Kroll Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/07/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 16/08/2022 | 02/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | Ldc (Managers) as Security Trustee for the Security Beneficiaries Ldc (Managers) Limited as Security Trustee for the Security Beneficiaries | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/06/2022 | 02/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | Ldc (Managers) (as Security Trustee) Ldc (Managers) Limited (as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/03/2019 | 02/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 28/03/2019 | 06/07/2022 | |
| satisfied | Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. the Security Agent as Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 09/06/2015 | 28/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank Sa-Nv UK Branch | Debenture | 1 property | 07/07/2005 | 29/07/2009 | |
| satisfied | Fortis Bank Sa-Nv UK Branch | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/07/2005 | 29/07/2009 | |
| satisfied | Andrew Philip Oldfield | Debenture | 1 property | 16/05/2000 | 09/07/2005 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 26/01/1990 | 09/07/2005 |
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Recent filings (174 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-15
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-25
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-29