MTL SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03630737 · ltd · incorporated 1998-09-14
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
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 27.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (2 active, 31 linked, 23 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
206 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (89 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-22📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-09-22📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-09-22📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-01-08📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-01-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-01-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-12-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2024-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-27➕SCOTT, Alexis James appointeddirector
- 2024-11-27➖BROWN, David resigneddirector
- 2024-11-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-31📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-08-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-30➖SMITH, Paul Gerard resigneddirector
- 2022-09-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-09-28➕BROWN, David appointeddirector
- 2021-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-16📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-06-12➖EDWARDS, Lorna resignedsecretary
- 2019-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-08-10➕FURLONG, Amanda appointeddirector
- 2016-08-10➖DAVISON, Peter Charles resigneddirector
- 2016-08-10➕SMITH, Paul Gerard appointeddirector
- 2016-08-10➖STONE, Philip Martin resigneddirector
- 2016-05-10🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2016-03-31➖CARLAW, Kenneth Mcintyre resigneddirector
- 2015-12-22➖BOWLER, Richard Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-06-23➕DAVISON, Peter Charles appointeddirector
- 2015-04-30➖APPLEGARTH, David Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2015-01-20➕CARLAW, Kenneth Mcintyre appointeddirector
- 2013-12-16➖DAVIES, Elizabeth Anne resignedsecretary
- 2013-12-16➕EDWARDS, Lorna appointedsecretary
- 2012-10-15🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Brian Hall, Pamela Jayne Bewick, Elizabeth Anne Davies, Philip Howard Cuerden, Walter Herring and Kenneth Mclntyre Carlaw
- 2007-10-08➕APPLEGARTH, David Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2007-08-20➕STONE, Philip Martin appointeddirector
- 2007-02-12➖STONE, Philip Martin resigneddirector
- 2005-01-18➕DAVIES, Elizabeth Anne appointedsecretary
- 2005-01-18➖TURNER, David Paul resignedsecretary
- 2003-02-20➖MARTIN, David Robert resigneddirector
- 2003-02-20➕STONE, Philip Martin appointeddirector
- 2002-05-01➖CLAYTON, Stephen John resigneddirector
- 2002-05-01➖LONSDALE, Stephen Philip resigneddirector
- 2002-05-01➖RAY, John Alfred resigneddirector
- 2002-03-26➖DAVIES, Robert John resigneddirector
- 2000-12-07➕RAY, John Alfred appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Arriva Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arriva Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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MTL SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 03630737
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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arriva Limited Corporate entity | 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
Incorporated1998-09-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
1 Admiral Way
Doxford International Business
Park
Sunderland Tyne & Wear
SR3 3XP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-28
Last: 2025-09-14
Officers (2 active · 29 resigned)
FURLONG, Amanda→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2016-08-10
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SCOTT, Alexis James→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2024-11-27
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DAVIES, Elizabeth Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-18 · resigned 2013-12-16
EDWARDS, Lorna→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-12-16 · resigned 2020-06-12
HAYES, Andrew Philip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-09-16 · resigned 1998-10-23
TURNER, David Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-02-25 · resigned 2005-01-18
WOODWARD, Deborah Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-10-23 · resigned 2000-02-25
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-09-14 · resigned 1998-09-16
ANTHONY, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-09-16 · resigned 1998-10-23
APPLEGARTH, David Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-10-08 · resigned 2015-04-30
BOWLER, Richard Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-07-27 · resigned 2015-12-22
BROWN, David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-09-28 · resigned 2024-11-27
CARLAW, Kenneth Mcintyre→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2015-01-20 · resigned 2016-03-31
CLAYTON, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-02-17 · resigned 2002-05-01
COOMBES, Peter Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1998-10-23 · resigned 2000-02-17
DAVIES, Robert John→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2000-02-17 · resigned 2002-03-26
DAVISON, Peter Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2015-06-23 · resigned 2016-08-10
DERX, Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1998-09-16 · resigned 1998-10-23
EVANS, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1998-11-09 · resigned 2000-02-17
FULLER, Colin Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1998-10-23 · resigned 2000-02-17
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) Kroll Trustee Services Limited (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Brian Hall, Pamela Jayne Bewick, Elizabeth Anne Davies, Philip Howard Cuerden, Walter Herring and Kenneth Mclntyre Carlaw | Legal charge | 2 properties | 15/10/2012 | 10/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed charge over property interests | 1 property | 10/01/2000 | 15/09/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Key-man policies assignment | 1 property | 09/06/1999 | 15/09/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 14/12/1998 | 15/09/2000 |
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Recent filings (206 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-24
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-09-22
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-09-22
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-09-22
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-01-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-01-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-01-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-19
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-01-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-25