PEBBLE BEACH SYSTEMS GROUP PLC
🌳Matureactive
04082188 · plc · incorporated 2000-09-27
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒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: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 69-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 69). 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 25.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
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
31 officers (5 active, 31 linked, 25 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
226 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 mortgage
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 capital
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 capital
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (92 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-05-19🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2026-04-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-31➕SCOTT, Oliver Rupert Andrew appointeddirector
- 2026-03-31➖ERRINGTON, Christopher Mark resigneddirector
- 2026-03-12📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2025-12-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-28➕CRAWFORD, Tom appointeddirector
- 2025-11-28➖VARNEY, John Charles resigneddirector
- 2025-07-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-05-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-05-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-30➖PITMAN, Graham Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-09-26📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-09-26📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-08-23➖DEWHURST, David Mark resigneddirector
- 2022-08-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-06-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-04-13🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee for Each of Itself and Each Secured Party
- 2021-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-04➕ERRINGTON, Christopher Mark appointeddirector
- 2020-10-05➕DEWHURST, David Mark appointeddirector
- 2020-06-25➖HOWE, Robin Beatham resigneddirector
- 2020-05-01➕LOGAN, Richard Strachan appointeddirector
- 2018-04-06➕PITMAN, Graham Michael appointeddirector
- 2018-01-01➕UNITT, Alison appointedsecretary
- 2018-01-01➕MAYHEAD, Peter Michael appointeddirector
- 2018-01-01➖MAYHEAD, Peter Michael resignedsecretary
- 2017-12-31➖ELLINGHAM, Oliver Bernard resigneddirector
- 2017-08-08➕MAYHEAD, Peter Michael appointedsecretary
- 2017-08-08➖UNITT, Alison resignedsecretary
- 2017-05-08➖HAWKINS, John Eric resigneddirector
- 2016-11-29➕UNITT, Alison appointedsecretary
- 2016-10-13➖DAVIES, Ian Gerard resignedsecretary
- 2016-10-13➖DAVIES, Ian Gerard resigneddirector
- 2014-03-18🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2013-05-10➖SLEIGH, Andrew Crofton resigneddirector
- 2012-08-31➕DAVIES, Ian Gerard appointedsecretary
- 2012-08-31➖TRUMPER, James Ronald resignedsecretary
- 2012-08-31➖TRUMPER, James Ronald resigneddirector
- 2012-08-09➕DAVIES, Ian Gerard appointeddirector
- 2011-10-01➕SLEIGH, Andrew Crofton appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 92 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 69 — 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 69. 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: ERRINGTON, Christopher Mark resigned 2026-03-31; VARNEY, John Charles resigned 2025-11-28
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
Incorporated2000-09-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Unit 1, First Quarter
Blenheim Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 9QN
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-11
Last: 2025-09-27
Officers (5 active · 26 resigned)
Active
CRAWFORD, Tom→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2025-11-28
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LOGAN, Richard Strachan→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2020-05-01
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MAYHEAD, Peter Michael→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-01-01
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SCOTT, Oliver Rupert Andrew→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2026-03-31
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DAVIES, Ian Gerard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2016-10-13
KENDRICK, Warwick Kenneth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-09-27 · resigned 2000-10-10
MAYHEAD, Peter Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-08-08 · resigned 2018-01-01
TRUMPER, James Ronald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-10-10 · resigned 2012-08-31
UNITT, Alison→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-11-29 · resigned 2017-08-08
BELLAMY, Stephen Gerard→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2010-06-23 · resigned 2011-01-05
DALE, Iain Leonard→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 2000-10-09 · resigned 2001-06-06
DAVIES, Ian Gerard→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-08-09 · resigned 2016-10-13
DEWHURST, David Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2020-10-05 · resigned 2022-08-23
ELLINGHAM, Oliver Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-10-01 · resigned 2017-12-31
ERRINGTON, Christopher Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2021-05-04 · resigned 2026-03-31
FINIZIO, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2004-12-02 · resigned 2008-12-31
HAWKINS, John Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2010-12-01 · resigned 2017-05-08
HOWE, Robin Beatham→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2006-06-01 · resigned 2020-06-25
LEDBETTER, Peter George→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2000-10-09 · resigned 2000-12-31
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee for Each of Itself and Each Secured Party | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/04/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | — | 18/03/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | Alliance & Leicester Alliance & Leicester PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/05/2010 | 19/05/2026 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/03/2006 | 29/05/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 24/08/2004 | 12/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Memorandum of deposit | 3 properties | 29/12/2000 | 12/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Security accession deed | 1 property | 22/12/2000 | 12/05/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Memorandum of deposit | 1 property | 21/12/2000 | 12/05/2006 |
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Recent filings (226 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-05-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-09
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2026-03-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-07-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-05-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-27
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-07-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-05-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-27
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-07-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2023-06-10