MORGAN UTILITIES GROUP LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03060615 · ltd · incorporated 1995-05-24
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 30.7y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 71-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 71). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 30.7y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 30.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 28/100 — 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
34 officers (2 active, 34 linked, 26 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
189 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
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (90 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-05-02
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  3. 2025-04-22
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    MASON, Helen Mary resigned
    secretary
  4. 2025-03-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-07-02
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  6. 2024-07-02
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  7. 2024-06-27
    ➕
    MASON, Helen Mary appointed
    secretary
  8. 2024-06-27
    ➖
    SHERIDAN, Clare resigned
    secretary
  9. 2024-05-07
    ➕
    GANGOTRA, Culdip Kelly Kaur appointed
    director
  10. 2024-05-07
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    CRUMMETT, Stephen Paul resigned
    director
  11. 2024-05-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  12. 2024-05-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  13. 2024-03-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2023-05-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2022-08-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2021-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2020-07-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2019-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  19. 2018-05-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2017-08-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2014-05-31
    ➖
    NETTLESHIP, Isobel Mary resigned
    secretary
  22. 2013-12-31
    ➕
    MORGAN, John Christopher appointed
    director
  23. 2013-12-31
    ➖
    WHITMORE, Paul resigned
    director
  24. 2013-07-18
    ➕
    CRUMMETT, Stephen Paul appointed
    director
  25. 2013-07-18
    ➖
    SKELDING, Neil resigned
    director
  26. 2013-02-25
    ➖
    MULLIGAN, David Kevin resigned
    director
  27. 2012-03-30
    ➖
    HIBBERT, Matthew resigned
    director
  28. 2012-03-30
    ➕
    SKELDING, Neil appointed
    director
  29. 2010-04-01
    ➕
    HIBBERT, Matthew appointed
    director
  30. 2008-09-10
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    Charge satisfied #4
  31. 2008-09-10
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  32. 2007-03-20
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    GRUNDON, Graham Nicolas resigned
    director
  33. 2006-07-21
    ➖
    BROOME, Martin Stephen resigned
    director
  34. 2006-05-31
    ➖
    SPEED, Bruno Valentine resigned
    director
  35. 2005-06-01
    ➖
    JOHNSTON, William Raymond resigned
    secretary
  36. 2005-06-01
    ➕
    NETTLESHIP, Isobel Mary appointed
    secretary
  37. 2005-06-01
    ➖
    BISHOP, John Michael resigned
    director
  38. 2004-11-23
    ➕
    SHERIDAN, Clare appointed
    secretary
  39. 2004-04-01
    ➕
    MULLIGAN, David Kevin appointed
    director
  40. 2004-02-02
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    DUNLOP, John Michael resigned
    director
  41. 2003-11-04
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  42. 2002-12-03
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  43. 2002-07-31
    ➖
    HOGARTH, Andrew John resigned
    director
  44. 2002-05-31
    ➖
    MCKEOWN, William Patrick resigned
    director
  45. 2002-01-04
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    SPEED, Bruno Valentine appointed
    director
  46. 2002-01-04
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  47. 2002-01-04
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  48. 2002-01-02
    ➕
    JOHNSTON, William Raymond appointed
    secretary
  49. 2002-01-02
    ➖
    PYNE, Christopher resigned
    secretary
  50. 2002-01-02
    ➕
    BISHOP, John Michael appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 90 events

Owner dependency

88/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "MORGAN" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

79/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
  • 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
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Morgan Sindall Group Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Morgan Sindall Group Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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MORGAN UTILITIES GROUP LIMITED
This company · 03060615

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Morgan Sindall Group Plc
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-05-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

Kent House
14 - 17 Market Place
London
W1W 8AJ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-07
Last: 2026-05-24

Officers (2 active · 32 resigned)

GANGOTRA, Culdip Kelly Kaur→
director · ~56y · appointed 2024-05-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MORGAN, John Christopher→
director · ~71y · appointed 2013-12-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BARKER, Jack→
secretary · appointed 1995-06-14 · resigned 1995-09-28
Resigned
DWYER, Daniel John→
secretary · appointed 1995-05-24 · resigned 1995-06-14
Resigned
JOHNSTON, William Raymond→
secretary · appointed 2002-01-02 · resigned 2005-06-01
Resigned
MASON, Helen Mary→
secretary · appointed 2024-06-27 · resigned 2025-04-22
Resigned
NETTLESHIP, Isobel Mary→
secretary · appointed 2005-06-01 · resigned 2014-05-31
Resigned
PYNE, Christopher→
secretary · appointed 1995-09-28 · resigned 1995-09-28
Resigned
PYNE, Christopher→
secretary · appointed 1995-09-28 · resigned 2002-01-02
Resigned
SHERIDAN, Clare→
secretary · appointed 2004-11-23 · resigned 2024-06-27
Resigned
BARKER, Jack→
director · ~94y · appointed 1995-06-14 · resigned 1995-09-28
Resigned
BEADSWORTH, Michael Edward→
director · ~89y · appointed 1995-09-26 · resigned 1997-11-15
Resigned
BISHOP, John Michael→
director · ~81y · appointed 2002-01-02 · resigned 2005-06-01
Resigned
BROOME, Martin Stephen→
director · ~71y · appointed 2002-01-02 · resigned 2006-07-21
Resigned
CRUMMETT, Stephen Paul→
director · ~61y · appointed 2013-07-18 · resigned 2024-05-07
Resigned
DOYLE, Betty June→
nominee-director · ~90y · appointed 1995-05-24 · resigned 1995-06-14
Resigned
DUNLOP, John Michael→
director · ~76y · appointed 1997-11-03 · resigned 2004-02-02
Resigned
DWYER, Daniel John→
nominee-director · ~85y · appointed 1995-05-24 · resigned 1995-06-14
Resigned
GRAY, David Mclaren→
director · ~75y · appointed 2000-10-01 · resigned 2002-01-02
Resigned
GRUNDON, Graham Nicolas→
director · ~79y · appointed 2002-01-02 · resigned 2007-03-20
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 29 april 1996 and1 property04/11/200310/09/2008
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 29TH april 1996 and1 property03/12/200210/09/2008
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Guarantee and debenture1 property28/09/199504/01/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Keyman insurance assignment1 property28/09/199504/01/2002

Recent filings (189 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2026-05-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-30
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-05-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-03-10
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-07-02
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-07-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-03-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-05-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-08-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-24