FLOOR CLEANING MACHINES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02721017 · ltd · incorporated 1992-06-08
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46140
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 77390Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 33.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 33.8 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 (59/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 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
15 officers (5 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
152 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-12➖BANDHOLD, Carl Fredrik Wilhelm resigneddirector
- 2025-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-04-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-24➕BANDHOLD, Carl Fredrik Wilhelm appointeddirector
- 2025-03-18➖MAYER, Reinhard Josef resigneddirector
- 2024-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-01➕RIAU, Christopher William appointeddirector
- 2023-10-01➕MAYER, Reinhard Josef appointeddirector
- 2023-09-30➖LINDBO, Steen resigneddirector
- 2023-07-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-06-29📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-06-29📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-22📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-03-11📄second-filing-capital-allotment-sharescapital · RP04SH01
- 2021-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-05-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-03-30➕CHAMBERS, Martin Thomas appointeddirector
- 2021-03-30➖LANGKILDE, Soren resigneddirector
- 2021-03-10➖EDMONDSON, Gary Keith resigneddirector
- 2021-03-10➕LANGKILDE, Soren appointeddirector
- 2018-09-01➕LINDBO, Steen appointeddirector
- 2018-05-31➖TERKILDSEN, Anders resigneddirector
- 2015-06-01➕DENNETT, Stewart James appointeddirector
- 2015-06-01➕EDMONDSON, Gary Keith appointeddirector
- 2015-06-01➕TERKILDSEN, Anders appointeddirector
- 2015-05-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-10-23🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Close Invoice Finance Limited
- 2012-04-26🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-03-09➖CROMPTON, June Carol resignedsecretary
- 2012-02-23🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-02-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-04-16🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2006-10-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Close Invoice Finance Limited
- 2006-09-01➖CROMPTON, Adrian William resigneddirector
- 2003-05-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2002-11-28🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1999-07-26➕CROMPTON, Kris appointeddirector
- 1992-09-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 1992-07-15➕CROMPTON, Dean William appointeddirector
- 1992-07-15➕CROMPTON, June Carol appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events
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
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 34 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — 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 61. Early succession window.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 34 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-06-22
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
Nilfisk Ltd. is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Nilfisk Ltd.
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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FLOOR CLEANING MACHINES LIMITED
This company · 02721017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nilfisk Ltd. Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/08/2017 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Dean William Cromptonceased 30/08/2017· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBRIA COAL LIMITED→ 11250172 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
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| CUMBRIAN MARKETING LIMITED→ 02610805 · est 1991 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 34y | — | — |
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| DRAINWISE (CIVILS) LTD→ 11359849 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| EASY FUELS NE LTD→ 10875556 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| ECHOWEARVORTEX LTD→ 16320010 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ECO CROPS LTD→ 15361787 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ECO WOOD BRIQUETTES LTD→ 15313711 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA) LIMITED→ 04106328 · est 2000 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 25y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-06-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46140 — SIC 46140
Registered office
Nilfisk House Bowerbank Way
Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-22OVERDUE
Last: 2025-06-08
Officers (5 active · 10 resigned)
CHAMBERS, Martin Thomas→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-03-30
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CROMPTON, Dean William→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 1992-07-15
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CROMPTON, Kris→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 1999-07-26
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DENNETT, Stewart James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2015-06-01
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RIAU, Christopher William→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2023-10-01
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CROMPTON, June Carol→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-07-15 · resigned 2012-03-09
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-06-08 · resigned 1992-07-15
BANDHOLD, Carl Fredrik Wilhelm→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2025-03-24 · resigned 2026-05-12
CROMPTON, Adrian William→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1992-07-15 · resigned 2006-09-01
EDMONDSON, Gary Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-06-01 · resigned 2021-03-10
LANGKILDE, Soren→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-03-10 · resigned 2021-03-30
LINDBO, Steen→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-09-01 · resigned 2023-09-30
MAYER, Reinhard Josef→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2023-10-01 · resigned 2025-03-18
TERKILDSEN, Anders→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2015-06-01 · resigned 2018-05-31
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-06-08 · resigned 1992-07-15
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Close Invoice Finance Close Invoice Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 23/10/2012 | 28/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 16/04/2009 | 23/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | Close Invoice Finance Close Invoice Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 13/10/2006 | 26/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 28/11/2002 | 23/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/09/1992 | 08/05/2003 |
Recent filings (152 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-06-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-07-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-08
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-06-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-07-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-29