HALITE ENERGY GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04145789 · ltd · incorporated 2001-01-23
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
—
Upgrade to see
Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
🏦
Refinance opportunity
12 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 24.0y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (3 active, 21 linked, 16 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
192 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 address
- • 1 miscellaneous
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (80 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-30📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2026-01-19📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-12-12📄legacymiscellaneous · RP01PSC01
- 2025-04-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-02➕MCFARLANE, Michelle appointeddirector
- 2025-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-01-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-30➕LEWSLEY, John Charles appointeddirector
- 2021-06-30➖TOWERS, Simon resigneddirector
- 2021-06-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-06-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-04-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-09📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2020-09-04📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2020-08-27📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2020-03-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-02-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-02-17➕O'BRIEN, Mark appointeddirector
- 2020-02-17➖MCFARLANE, Michelle resigneddirector
- 2020-02-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-10-01➖BUDINGER, Keith, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2019-09-10➕MCFARLANE, Michelle appointeddirector
- 2019-07-30➖MCFARLANE, Robert resigneddirector
- 2019-01-01➕MCFARLANE, Robert appointeddirector
- 2019-01-01➕TOWERS, Simon appointeddirector
- 2018-12-17➖ROBERTS, John Edward resigneddirector
- 2018-11-01🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2018-11-01🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2018-11-01🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2018-11-01🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2018-11-01🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2018-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2018-10-31🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2018-10-30➖HILL, Ross Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2018-08-15➖OVERBERGEN, Todd Alan resigneddirector
- 2013-05-03➖BROWN, Michael resignedsecretary
- 2013-04-15➖GRAY, David Middleton resigneddirector
- 2011-03-01➕BUDINGER, Keith, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2011-02-01➕BUDINGER, Keith, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2011-02-01➖BUDINGER, Keith, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2010-11-01➕GRAY, David Middleton appointeddirector
- 2010-09-09➕ROBERTS, John Edward appointeddirector
- 2010-07-23➖ARTHUR, Simon David resignedsecretary
- 2010-07-23➕BROWN, Michael appointedsecretary
- 2010-07-23➖GRIMES, Paul Joseph resigneddirector
- 2010-07-23➕OVERBERGEN, Todd Alan appointeddirector
- 2010-03-25🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Bnp Paribas Sa as Security Trustee
Showing most recent 50 of 80 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
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
Cheshire Energy Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cheshire Energy Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
⬇
HALITE ENERGY GROUP LIMITED
This company · 04145789
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cheshire Energy Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/10/2018 |
Robert Mcfarlane Individual · British · DOB 08/1946 · age 80 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 30/10/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- De Shaw Laminar Portfolios Llcceased 30/10/2018· 50-75% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Similar companies
Active · Professional services · M postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN LTD→ 07055471 · est 2009 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 16y | — | — |
| 121 CASHIERS LIMITED→ 16064974 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 1405 CONSULTING LTD→ 16758779 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1GO SERVICES LTD→ 15743658 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 1STOPFACILITIES LTD→ 16936893 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21&CO LTD→ 11917325 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 2AA ACCOUNTING LTD→ 16067267 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 2BGLOBAL LIMITED→ 15203761 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 2CS GLOBAL LIMITED→ 17050194 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2ENGAGE LIMITED→ 12565899 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 2J PROPERTY LIMITED→ 16323209 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 2SORELLE PR LTD→ 14244620 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
🔒Tailored diligence questions
6 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →🔒Advanced scoring suite
Exit-route ranking, improvement thesis, quiet-distress detector, covenant-pressure proxy, extraction monitor, approaching triggers, ownership drift, local cluster, value trap, debt capacity, archetype classification — 48+ scoring modules.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-01-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Registered office
One
St. Peters Square
Manchester
M2 3DE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-18
Last: 2025-09-04
Officers (3 active · 18 resigned)
LEWSLEY, John Charles→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2021-06-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
MCFARLANE, Michelle→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2025-04-02
View their other companies + combined net worth →
O'BRIEN, Mark→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2020-02-17
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ARTHUR, Simon David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-11-08 · resigned 2010-07-23
BROWN, Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-07-23 · resigned 2013-05-03
LITTLEWOOD, David Martin, Dr→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-03-20 · resigned 2006-11-08
HSE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2001-01-23 · resigned 2001-03-20
BROWN, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2003-05-14 · resigned 2008-01-23
BUDINGER, Keith, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2019-10-01
BUDINGER, Keith, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-02-01 · resigned 2011-02-01
GRAY, David Middleton→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2010-11-01 · resigned 2013-04-15
GRIMES, Paul Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2001-03-20 · resigned 2010-07-23
HILL, Ross Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 2001-03-20 · resigned 2018-10-30
LITTLEWOOD, David Martin, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2001-03-20 · resigned 2006-11-08
MCFARLANE, Michelle→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2019-09-10 · resigned 2020-02-17
MCFARLANE, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2019-01-01 · resigned 2019-07-30
OVERBERGEN, Todd Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2010-07-23 · resigned 2018-08-15
ROBERTS, John Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2010-09-09 · resigned 2018-12-17
TOWERS, Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2019-01-01 · resigned 2021-06-30
VOLTER, Dennis Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2001-03-20 · resigned 2008-01-02
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bnp Paribas Sa as Security Trustee | Debenture | 1 property | 25/03/2010 | — | |
| satisfied | Ross and Catherine Hill Family Partnership Iii Ross and Catherine Hill Family Limited Partnership Iii | Debenture | 1 property | 25/03/2010 | 01/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | Ross and Catherine Hill Family Partnership Iii Ross and Catherine Hill Family Limited Partnership Iii | Debenture | 1 property | 25/03/2010 | 01/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | Manchester Building Society | Mortgage deed | 1 property | 30/03/2006 | 31/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Laminar Direct Capital Luxembourg, S.A.R.L. (The Collateral Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 29/12/2005 | 01/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | Laminar Direct Capital L.P. | Debenture | 1 property | 07/10/2005 | 01/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | Laminar Direct Capital L.P | Debenture | 1 property | 29/09/2005 | 01/11/2018 | |
| satisfied | Canatxx Energy Ventures Canatxx Energy Ventures Limited | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/11/2004 | 31/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Biffin Biffin Limited | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/11/2004 | 27/02/2009 | |
| satisfied | E.on UK E.on UK PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 18/11/2004 | 12/01/2006 | |
| outstanding | Neville Antony Smith, Peter Brian Smith, Stephen John Smith and Martin Clive Brook | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 17/03/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Ross Hill | Legal charge | 2 properties | 30/04/2002 | 12/01/2006 |
Click column headers to sort. Use filters above to narrow by status and lender.
Recent filings (192 total)
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2026-03-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-01-19
legacy
miscellaneous · RP01PSC01
2025-12-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-01-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-02-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-01-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-04-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-04-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-09-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-06-30