MICHELMERSH BRICK HOLDINGS PLC
🌳Matureactive
03462378 · plc · incorporated 1997-11-03
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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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 23320
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 66-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 66). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 26.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (5 active, 23 linked, 15 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
35 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
327 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 capital
Last 90 days
5
filings
- • 4 capital
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
11
filings
- • 10 capital
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (81 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-03📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-05-07📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-04-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-13📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-03-24➖WARREN, Rachel Jane resigneddirector
- 2026-03-18📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-25📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-02-10📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-01-29📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2026-01-13📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-12-30📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-12-15📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-12-03📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-11-25📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-11-19📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-11-13📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-11-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-01➕WATERS, Darren Andrew appointeddirector
- 2025-10-27📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-10-06📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-10-06📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-09-16📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-15📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-09-15📄capital-return-purchase-own-shares-treasury-capital-datecapital · SH03
- 2025-09-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-09-02➖SHARP, Peter Nigel resigneddirector
- 2025-09-02➕WARREN, Rachel Jane appointeddirector
- 2024-07-05➖FENWICK, Robert Raymond resigneddirector
- 2024-05-16➖WARNER, Martin Russell resigneddirector
- 2024-03-26➖HANNA, Francis John resigneddirector
- 2023-08-01➕FENWICK, Robert Raymond appointeddirector
- 2021-12-23🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2021-12-23🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2021-06-03➕MAHONEY, Ryan appointeddirector
- 2021-06-03➖CARLTON PORTER, Robert William resigneddirector
- 2021-06-03➖MORGAN, Stephen Huw Perrott resigneddirector
- 2020-11-23➕PRISM COSEC LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2020-11-23➕MORRIS, Anthony John appointeddirector
- 2020-06-18➕HAY-PLUMB, Paula Maria appointeddirector
- 2019-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-06-04🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-04-25➖BELLAMY, Stephen Gerard resigneddirector
- 2018-02-01➕BELLAMY, Stephen Gerard appointeddirector
- 2017-06-23🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-05-10➖GADSDEN, Eric John Spencer resigneddirector
- 2015-10-01➖HARDY, Alan Ronald Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2015-08-04🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2015-08-04🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2011-11-23➖MORGAN, Stephen Huw Perrott resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: SHARP, Peter Nigel resigned 2025-09-02; WARREN, Rachel Jane resigned 2026-03-24
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated1997-11-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC23320 — SIC 23320
Registered office
Freshfield Lane
Danehill
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 7HH
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-15
Last: 2025-09-01
Officers (5 active · 18 resigned)
PRISM COSEC LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2020-11-23
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HAY-PLUMB, Paula Maria→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2020-06-18
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MAHONEY, Ryan→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2021-06-03
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MORRIS, Anthony John→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2020-11-23
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WATERS, Darren Andrew→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-11-01
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CRICKMORE, Nicola Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-12-08 · resigned 2003-06-06
MORGAN, Stephen Huw Perrott→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-08-01 · resigned 2011-11-23
ROBINSON, Craig William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-06-06 · resigned 2010-08-01
WARNER, Martin Russell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-11-03 · resigned 1997-12-08
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-11-03 · resigned 1997-11-03
BELLAMY, Stephen Gerard→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2018-02-01 · resigned 2019-04-25
CARLTON PORTER, Robert William→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2004-05-19 · resigned 2021-06-03
FENWICK, Robert Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2023-08-01 · resigned 2024-07-05
GADSDEN, Eric John Spencer→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1997-11-03 · resigned 2017-05-10
HANNA, Francis John→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2010-03-24 · resigned 2024-03-26
HARDY, Alan Ronald Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2010-03-24 · resigned 2015-10-01
MORGAN, Stephen Huw Perrott→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2010-11-09 · resigned 2021-06-03
ROBINSON, Craig William→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2004-05-19 · resigned 2010-08-01
SHARP, Peter Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2011-05-16 · resigned 2025-09-02
WARNER, Martin Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1997-11-03 · resigned 2024-05-16
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 23/12/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 23/06/2017 | 23/12/2021 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 07/05/2010 | 04/08/2015 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 15/05/2009 | 04/08/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/03/2006 | 05/06/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/03/2006 | 04/06/2019 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/2000 | 21/04/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 14/03/2000 | 21/04/2006 |
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Recent filings (327 total)
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capital · SH03
2026-06-03
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2026-05-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-16
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2026-04-13
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2026-03-18
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2026-02-25
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2026-02-10
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2026-01-29
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2026-01-13
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2025-12-30
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2025-12-15
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2025-12-03
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2025-11-25
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2025-11-19
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