BRUNEL SHIPPING & LINER SERVICES (LONDON) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03520353 · ltd · incorporated 1998-03-02
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
—
year to Sept 2025
Net worth
£1.71M
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other transportation support activities
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed transport with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 58). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 28.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (79/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (3 active, 10 linked, 5 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
97 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
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
64
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £1,705,079
Cash YoY
+248%
Year on year
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
£1.9m
↑ 248% YoY
Net Worth
£1.7m
↑ 33% YoY
Current Assets
£5.8m
↓ 3.4% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £1.71M | £1.28M |
| Current assets | £5.75M | £5.96M |
| Cash | £1.85M | £533.1k |
| Debtors | £3.90M | £5.42M |
| Net assets | £1.71M | £1.28M |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 1 capital
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
8
filings
- • 4 capital
- • 2 resolution
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
9
filings
- • 4 capital
- • 2 resolution
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (43 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-14📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-06-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2026-06-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-06-04📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2026-06-04📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-06-04📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2026-06-04⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2026-06-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-04-10📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-09-30➖DOUBTFIRE, Richard resigneddirector
- 2025-09-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-31📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-03-28➕CLAYTON, Richard Owain appointedsecretary
- 2025-03-28➕WHITE, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2025-03-28➖CLAYTON, Pamela Jean resignedsecretary
- 2025-03-28➕DOUBTFIRE, Richard appointeddirector
- 2025-03-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-28📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-01-15📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-01-15📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-06-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-07➖CLAYTON, Philip John resigneddirector
- 2011-05-20➕CLAYTON, Richard Owain appointeddirector
- 2010-11-22🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Bibby Financial Services Limited (Security Trustee)
- 2003-11-29➕CLAYTON, Pamela Jean appointedsecretary
- 2003-11-29➖CLAYTON, Philip John resignedsecretary
- 2003-11-29➖FREEMAN, Leonard David resigneddirector
- 2003-06-24🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bibby Factors Bedford Limited
- 2003-06-10🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 1998-08-31🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Bibby Factors Limited
- 1998-06-25🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Mark Pilgrim Stevens and Paul Dawson
- 1998-03-02🏢Company incorporatedAs BRUNEL SHIPPING & LINER SERVICES (LONDON) LIMITED
- 1998-03-02➕CLAYTON, Philip John appointedsecretary
- 1998-03-02➕COURT SECRETARIES LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1998-03-02➖COURT SECRETARIES LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1998-03-02➕CLAYTON, Philip John appointeddirector
- 1998-03-02➕FREEMAN, Leonard David appointeddirector
- 1998-03-02➕COURT BUSINESS SERVICES LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1998-03-02➖COURT BUSINESS SERVICES LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-director
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 15 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
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.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 1 low1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-06-04: legacy
5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Richard Owain Clayton Individual · British · DOB 04/1984 · age 42 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 05/06/2024 |
Mr Michael John White Individual · British · DOB 09/1968 · age 58 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 28/03/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Philip John Claytonceased 07/11/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-03-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52290 — Other transportation support activities
Registered office
Basepoint Business Centre
Beaufort Park
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5UH
Wales
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-27
Last: 2025-12-13
Officers (3 active · 7 resigned)
CLAYTON, Richard Owain→
Activesecretary · appointed 2025-03-28
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CLAYTON, Richard Owain→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2011-05-20
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WHITE, Michael John→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2025-03-28
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CLAYTON, Pamela Jean→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-29 · resigned 2025-03-28
CLAYTON, Philip John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 2003-11-29
COURT SECRETARIES LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 1998-03-02
CLAYTON, Philip John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 2021-11-07
DOUBTFIRE, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2025-03-28 · resigned 2025-09-30
FREEMAN, Leonard David→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 2003-11-29
COURT BUSINESS SERVICES LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 1998-03-02
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
5
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Financial Services Limited (Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 22/11/2010 | — | |
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Factors Bedford Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 24/06/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 10/06/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Factors Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 31/08/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | Mark Pilgrim Stevens and Paul Dawson | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 25/06/1998 | — |
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Recent filings (97 total)
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-07-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-06-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-06-04
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-06-04
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-06-04
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-06-04
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-06-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-06-04
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2026-04-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-06-26
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-03-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-28