MARSTON'S OPERATING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04128910 · ltd · incorporated 2000-12-21
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
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 9.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.7 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (5 active, 21 linked, 16 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
118 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
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
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
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-01➕HOPSON, Stephen Robert appointeddirector
- 2025-10-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-09-29📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-09-27➖LUPINO, Hayleigh resigneddirector
- 2025-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-12➕PLATT, Justin Mark appointeddirector
- 2023-12-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-17➖ANDREA, Andrew Andonis resigneddirector
- 2023-05-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-05-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-04-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC, 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP (As Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties)
- 2023-04-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC, 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP (As Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties)
- 2023-03-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-28📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-24📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-24📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-24📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2022-12-30📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-12-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-02-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-05➕RAYBOULD, Bethan appointedsecretary
- 2021-10-05➕HANCOCK, Edward John appointeddirector
- 2021-10-05➕LEACH, Robert Anthony appointeddirector
- 2021-10-05➖BRENNAN, Anne Marie resignedsecretary
- 2021-10-05➕LUPINO, Hayleigh appointeddirector
- 2021-10-02➖FINDLAY, Ralph Graham resigneddirector
- 2020-10-30➖WESTWOOD, Richard James resigneddirector
- 2017-11-27🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Marston's Trustees Limited as Trustee of the Marston's PLC Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
- 2017-09-29➖DALZELL, Peter resigneddirector
- 2016-09-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Marston's Trustees Limited (Company Number 6645812) as Trustee of the Marston's PLC Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
- 2013-06-03➖OLIVER, Stephen John resigneddirector
- 2013-06-03➕WESTWOOD, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2012-09-10➖DARBY, Alistair William resigneddirector
- 2011-10-01➖ANDREW, Derek resigneddirector
- 2011-10-01➕DALZELL, Peter appointeddirector
- 2009-03-31➕ANDREA, Andrew Andonis appointeddirector
- 2009-03-31➖INGLETT, Paul resigneddirector
- 2005-01-07➕BRENNAN, Anne Marie appointedsecretary
- 2005-01-07➖CRANMER, Gillian Mary resignedsecretary
- 2005-01-07➕ANDREW, Derek appointeddirector
- 2005-01-07➕DARBY, Alistair William appointeddirector
- 2005-01-07➕FINDLAY, Ralph Graham appointeddirector
- 2005-01-07➖GILCHRIST, Richard Anthony resigneddirector
- 2005-01-07➕INGLETT, Paul appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
40/100
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.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Marston's Estates Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Marston's Estates Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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MARSTON'S OPERATING LIMITED
This company · 04128910
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marston's Estates Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 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
Incorporated2000-12-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
St Johns House
St Johns Square
Wolverhampton
WV2 4BH
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-27
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-11
Last: 2025-06-27
Officers (5 active · 16 resigned)
Active
HANCOCK, Edward John→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2021-10-05
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HOPSON, Stephen Robert→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2025-12-01
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LEACH, Robert Anthony→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2021-10-05
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PLATT, Justin Mark→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-01-12
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BRENNAN, Anne Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-07 · resigned 2021-10-05
CRANMER, Gillian Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-02-13 · resigned 2005-01-07
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-12-21 · resigned 2001-02-13
ANDREA, Andrew Andonis→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2009-03-31 · resigned 2023-11-17
ANDREW, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2005-01-07 · resigned 2011-10-01
BIDDLE, Edward Anthony Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2001-02-13 · resigned 2003-01-16
DALZELL, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-10-01 · resigned 2017-09-29
DARBY, Alistair William→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-01-07 · resigned 2012-09-10
FINDLAY, Ralph Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2005-01-07 · resigned 2021-10-02
GILCHRIST, Richard Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2003-01-16 · resigned 2005-01-07
INGLETT, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-01-07 · resigned 2009-03-31
LUPINO, Hayleigh→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2021-10-05 · resigned 2025-09-27
OLIVER, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-01-07 · resigned 2013-06-03
WESTWOOD, Richard James→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2013-06-03 · resigned 2020-10-30
WIMPENNY, Nigel Byron→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2001-02-13 · resigned 2005-01-07
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC, 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP (As Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | — | 28/04/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC, 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP (As Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | — | 28/04/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Marston's Trustees as Trustee of the Marston's Pension and Life Assurance Scheme Marston's Trustees Limited as Trustee of the Marston's PLC Pension and Life Assurance Scheme | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/11/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Marston's Trustees (Company Number 6645812) as Trustee of the Marston's Pension and Life Assurance Scheme. Marston's Trustees Limited (Company Number 6645812) as Trustee of the Marston's PLC Pension and Life Assurance Scheme. | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/09/2016 | — |
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Recent filings (118 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-02-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-02
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-09-29
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-12-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-05-02
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-05-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-02