MITCHELLS & BUTLERS RETAIL (NO 2) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03959664 · ltd · incorporated 2000-03-29
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
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 56101Licenced restaurants
  • 56302Public houses and bars
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 65-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 65). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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

6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 22.6y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 22.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
36 officers (6 active, 36 linked, 27 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
158 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
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
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
  • 3 officers
  • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
5
filings
  • 3 officers
  • 1 confirmation-statement
  • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (91 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-03-24
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  2. 2026-03-24
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  3. 2026-03-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  4. 2026-02-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2026-02-12
    BRADLEY, Fiona Mary appointed
    director
  6. 2025-02-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2024-02-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2024-01-04
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2023-12-31
    HUGHES, Alison Jane Margaret resigned
    director
  10. 2023-03-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2022-09-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  12. 2022-09-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  13. 2022-09-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  14. 2022-09-01
    FREEMAN, Andrew David appointed
    director
  15. 2022-09-01
    HUGHES, Alison Jane Margaret appointed
    director
  16. 2022-08-31
    MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph resigned
    director
  17. 2022-02-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2021-04-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2020-09-09
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  20. 2020-09-09
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  21. 2020-09-07
    BURTON, Denise Patricia appointed
    secretary
  22. 2020-09-07
    MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph resigned
    secretary
  23. 2020-04-02
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  24. 2020-04-02
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  25. 2020-04-01
    MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph appointed
    secretary
  26. 2020-03-31
    BURTON, Denise Patricia resigned
    secretary
  27. 2020-02-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  28. 2014-01-31
    YOUNG, Robin Mark resigned
    director
  29. 2013-02-15
    MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph appointed
    director
  30. 2012-11-12
    SINGH, Saudagar resigned
    director
  31. 2012-02-15
    TODD, Kevin resigned
    director
  32. 2011-11-15
    COLDRICK, Amanda resigned
    director
  33. 2011-11-15
    MARTIN, Adam Melville resigned
    director
  34. 2011-11-15
    MOXHAM, Roger Timothy resigned
    director
  35. 2011-04-05
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation PLC
  36. 2011-03-15
    FOWLE, Adam Peter resigned
    director
  37. 2011-03-08
    BERROW, Jacqueline Ann resigned
    director
  38. 2011-01-19
    BURTON, Denise Patricia appointed
    secretary
  39. 2011-01-19
    TROUSDALE, Carolyn resigned
    secretary
  40. 2010-11-15
    BENJAMIN, Rachel Abigail resigned
    secretary
  41. 2010-11-15
    TROUSDALE, Carolyn appointed
    secretary
  42. 2010-10-21
    KENNEDY, Bronagh resigned
    director
  43. 2010-10-01
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Punch Pub Company (Pubs) Limited
  44. 2010-09-23
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation PLC
  45. 2010-09-08
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Travelodge Hotels Limited
  46. 2010-08-31
    MARTINDALE, Susan Katrina appointed
    director
  47. 2010-08-31
    MILES, Lee Jonathan appointed
    director
  48. 2010-08-31
    VAUGHAN, Andrew William appointed
    director
  49. 2010-08-31
    BERROW, Jacqueline Ann appointed
    director
  50. 2010-08-31
    TOWNSEND, Jeremy Charles Douglas resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

65/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

63/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 low
6 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Group structure

Mitchells & Butlers Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Mitchells & Butlers Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · board control
MITCHELLS & BUTLERS RETAIL (NO 2) LIMITED
This company · 03959664

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
Mitchells & Butlers Holdings Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%board control75-100% 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
Incorporated2000-03-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation

Registered office

27 Fleet Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 1JP

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-27
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-12
Last: 2026-03-29

Officers (6 active · 30 resigned)

BURTON, Denise Patricia
secretary · appointed 2020-09-07
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Active
BRADLEY, Fiona Mary
director · ~48y · appointed 2026-02-12
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Active
FREEMAN, Andrew David
director · ~46y · appointed 2022-09-01
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Active
MARTINDALE, Susan Katrina
director · ~65y · appointed 2010-08-31
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Active
MILES, Lee Jonathan
director · ~56y · appointed 2010-08-31
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Active
VAUGHAN, Andrew William
director · ~63y · appointed 2010-08-31
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Active
BENJAMIN, Rachel Abigail
secretary · appointed 2009-04-06 · resigned 2010-11-15
Resigned
BURTON, Denise Patricia
secretary · appointed 2011-01-19 · resigned 2020-03-31
Resigned
KENNEDY, Bronagh
secretary · appointed 2000-04-06 · resigned 2003-08-29
Resigned
MCMAHON, Gregory Joseph
secretary · appointed 2020-04-01 · resigned 2020-09-07
Resigned
PENRICE, Victoria Margaret
secretary · appointed 2003-08-29 · resigned 2009-04-06
Resigned
TROUSDALE, Carolyn
secretary · appointed 2010-11-15 · resigned 2011-01-19
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-03-29 · resigned 2000-04-06
Resigned
BERROW, Jacqueline Ann
director · ~61y · appointed 2010-08-31 · resigned 2011-03-08
Resigned
BRAMLEY, Michael Lloyd
director · ~75y · appointed 2003-11-04 · resigned 2009-04-11
Resigned
BUTTERFIELD, John Christopher Noel Robert Hay
director · ~61y · appointed 2003-11-04 · resigned 2008-07-04
Resigned
CLARKE, Timothy
director · ~69y · appointed 2003-11-04 · resigned 2009-05-20
Resigned
COLDRICK, Amanda
director · ~61y · appointed 2009-10-12 · resigned 2011-11-15
Resigned
EDGER, Christian Robert, Dr
director · ~62y · appointed 2009-02-10 · resigned 2010-07-02
Resigned
FOWLE, Adam Peter
director · ~67y · appointed 2007-11-28 · resigned 2011-03-15
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
6
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation
The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation PLC
Fixed legal charge1 property05/04/2011
outstanding
Punch Pub Company (Pubs)
Punch Pub Company (Pubs) Limited
Standard security dated 23/09/101 property01/10/2010
outstanding
The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation
The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation PLC
Fixed legal charge1 property23/09/2010
outstanding
Travelodge Hotels
Travelodge Hotels Limited
Standard security executed on 01 september 20101 property08/09/2010
outstanding
Travelodge Hotels
Travelodge Hotels Limited
Standard security executed on 2 august 20101 property17/08/2010
outstanding
The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation P.L.C.
A fixed legal charge1 property06/11/2003
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Recent filings (158 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-03-24
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-03-24
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-02-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-02-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-02-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-09-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-09-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-09-07