DUNBIA (UK)
🌳Matureactive
03382084 · private-unlimited · incorporated 1997-06-05
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Processing and preserving of meat
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46320Wholesale of meat and meat products
- 47220Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 88-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 88). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 16 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
57 live charges · 16 lenders · oldest 28.9y
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 28.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 16 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
57 charges (57/57 with lender, 57/57 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (6 active, 18 linked, 14 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
202 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (127 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-28📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-04-28📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-04-13➕BROWNE, Colm appointeddirector
- 2026-04-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-04-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-01-15🔒Charge registered #57Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (As Security Trustee)
- 2025-11-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-25🔒Charge registered #56Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (As Security Trustee)
- 2025-11-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #55Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #54Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #53Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #52Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #51Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #50Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #49Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-11-20🔒Charge registered #48Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-24➖BROWNE, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2024-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-28➕QUEALLY, Ivor appointeddirector
- 2023-11-10📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-08-20➖QUEALLY, Peter resigneddirector
- 2023-08-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-05-18➕QUEALLY, John appointeddirector
- 2023-05-18➕BROWNE, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2023-05-18➕QUEALLY, Peter appointeddirector
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #3
Showing most recent 50 of 127 events
Owner dependency
63/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 88 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 88 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low10 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-01-15: A registered charge; 2025-11-25: A registered charge; 2025-11-20: A registered charge
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
40 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-unlimited
Incorporated1997-06-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10110 — Processing and preserving of meat
Registered office
The Summit
Pynes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5WS
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2024-12-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-10
Last: 2026-05-27
Officers (6 active · 12 resigned)
Active
BROWNE, Colm→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2026-04-13
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BROWNE, Niall→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-10-06
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QUEALLY, Ivor→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-11-28
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QUEALLY, John→
Activedirector · ~88y · appointed 2023-05-18
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QUEALLY, Michael→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2017-10-06
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BREEN, Sean→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-10-06 · resigned 2018-03-02
BROWNE, Daniel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-07-01 · resigned 2017-10-06
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-06-05 · resigned 1997-07-01
BREEN, Sean→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1999-07-03 · resigned 1999-07-30
BROWNE, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 2023-05-18 · resigned 2025-06-24
BROWNE, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1997-07-01 · resigned 2017-10-06
DOBSON, James George→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2017-10-06 · resigned 2020-07-29
DOBSON, Matthew Samuel→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2017-10-06 · resigned 2020-07-29
QUEALLY, John→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 2001-12-14 · resigned 2017-10-06
QUEALLY, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2023-05-18 · resigned 2023-08-20
QUEALLY, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 1997-07-01 · resigned 2017-10-06
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-06-05 · resigned 1997-07-01
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Mortgages & charges
57
Total charges
40
Outstanding
9
Active lenders
Status:Lender:57 of 57 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/01/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 14 properties | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Irelamd (The Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 2 properties | 28/09/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (The Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/09/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/08/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 2 properties | 29/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 29/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 29/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/07/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 19/12/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 2 properties | 19/12/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 29/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 29/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 18/12/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | — | 06/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland ("the Security Trustee") | A registered charge | 2 properties | 04/02/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/10/2013 | 26/05/2021 | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/02/2013 | — | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland as Lead Manager and Security Trustee for the Lenders (The 'Security Trustees') | Supplemental deed of confirmation, mortgage and charge | 1 property | 03/03/2010 | 26/05/2021 | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (The Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/03/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Supplemental deed | 1 property | 12/02/2003 | 26/05/2021 | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | 14/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | 14/12/2012 | |
| outstanding | NatWest Group Ulster Bank Ireland Limited | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | NatWest Group Ulster Bank Ireland Limited | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on the 9 january 2003 and | 1 property | 20/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A standard security which was registered in scotland on the 5 august 2002 and | 1 property | 28/11/2001 | — | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Letter of undertaking | 1 property | 28/06/2000 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland(As Security Trustee for Itself and Anglo Irishbank Corporation PLC, National Westminster Bankplc, Ulster Bank Markets Limited and Ulster Bank Limited) | Second deed of accession to a composite guarantee and trust debenture dated 14 december 1995 as amended by a first supplemental deed of accession dated 28 august 1997 | 1 property | 05/07/1999 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland(As Security Trustee for Itself and Anglo Irishbank Corporation PLC, National Westminster Bankplc, Ulster Bank Markets Limited and Ulster Bank Limited) | Insurance security assignment | 1 property | 05/07/1999 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 14/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Ulster Bank PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Ulster Bank Limited | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 14/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 26/06/1998 | 26/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland(As Security Trustee for Itself and Each of Thebanks of the Security Constituted by the Composite Guarantee and Debenture) | First deed of accession to a composite guarantee and trust debenture dated 14TH december 1995 (the "composite guarantee and trust debenture") issued by the company | 1 property | 28/08/1997 | 26/05/2021 |
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Recent filings (202 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-28
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-04-28
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-04-28
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-04-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-13
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-01-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-27
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-26
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-24
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mortgage · MR01
2025-11-24
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mortgage · MR01
2025-11-24
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mortgage · MR01
2025-11-21
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2025-11-21
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2025-11-21
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