LACONS BREWERY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02857269 · ltd · incorporated 1993-09-27
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
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Manufacture of beer
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46342SIC 46342
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 58). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
20 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 32.5y
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 32.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
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
20 charges (20/20 with lender, 20/20 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (2 active, 10 linked, 4 with DOB)
78
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
124 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
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
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (69 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-06-24🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2025-12-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-06-27🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-06-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-06-06🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2023-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-08-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-18📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2018-06-22➖HOURICAN, Trevor Patrick resigneddirector
- 2018-04-30🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD
- 2017-11-01➕GREGORY, Sean Michael appointeddirector
- 2016-11-25➖STEBBINGS, Barry Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2012-11-06🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-09-14🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited
- 2012-03-21➕HOURICAN, Trevor Patrick appointeddirector
- 2010-07-06🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
- 2010-07-06🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
- 2008-01-31➕STEBBINGS, Barry Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2008-01-30➖CRISP, Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2004-07-30🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2004-03-03➖CARVER, Teresa resignedsecretary
- 2004-03-03➕CRISP, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2004-02-04➖CRISP, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2003-09-30🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2002-08-22➕CRISP, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2002-04-09➖SMITH, Jane Mary resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 69 events
Owner dependency
76/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 33 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
76/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 33 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 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 · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
10 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Michael Joseph Carver Individual · British · DOB 08/1968 · age 58 | 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
Incorporated1993-09-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC11050 — Manufacture of beer
Registered office
57 Pinbush Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 7NL
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-11
Last: 2025-09-27
Officers (2 active · 8 resigned)
CARVER, Michael Joseph→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 1993-09-27
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GREGORY, Sean Michael→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2017-11-01
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CARVER, Teresa→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-03-31 · resigned 2004-03-03
CRISP, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-03-03 · resigned 2008-01-30
SMITH, Jane Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-09 · resigned 2002-04-09
STEBBINGS, Barry Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-31 · resigned 2016-11-25
STERRY, Sean Vincent→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-09-27 · resigned 1997-03-31
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-09-27 · resigned 1993-09-27
CRISP, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2002-08-22 · resigned 2004-02-04
HOURICAN, Trevor Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2012-03-21 · resigned 2018-06-22
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Mortgages & charges
20
Total charges
10
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:20 of 20 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/06/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/06/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 30/04/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal assignment of contract monies | 1 property | 06/11/2012 | 24/06/2026 | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited / Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) Limited | Assignment | 1 property | 14/09/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited | Floating charge (all assets) | 1 property | 06/07/2010 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited | Fixed charge on purchased debts which fail to vest | 1 property | 06/07/2010 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/07/2004 | 15/12/2023 | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/09/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 11/01/2002 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/09/2001 | 15/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 11/06/2001 | 15/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/03/2001 | 15/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 29/09/2000 | 15/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 22/12/1999 | 15/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1998 | 15/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 02/02/1998 | 15/12/2023 | |
| outstanding | Jvt Holdings Jvt Holdings Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 11/04/1996 | — | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/08/1995 | 15/12/2023 | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 11/01/1994 | — |
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Recent filings (124 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-06-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-01
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-09-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-06-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-16
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-15