MLLP HOLDINGS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04641061 · ltd · incorporated 2003-01-17
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 23.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.2 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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (4 active, 18 linked, 13 with DOB)
84
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
120 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (55 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-31➖CLIFFORD, Cathy resigneddirector
- 2025-02-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited (as Pledgee)
- 2025-02-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-11-06📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-08-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-02-21➕SHUCKBURGH, Edward Jonathan Tymms appointeddirector
- 2023-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-01➕CLIFFORD, Cathy appointeddirector
- 2022-08-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-01➕DENNING, Louise Noele appointeddirector
- 2022-07-31➖HISLOP, Graham resigneddirector
- 2022-07-25📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-07-25📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-02-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-01-31➖MASTERSON, Christopher Mary resigneddirector
- 2021-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-06-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: 17 Capital LLP
- 2010-01-04➕GATENBY, Christopher Jason appointeddirector
- 2009-11-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-04-14➕BROOKS, Vicki appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-14➖BRINE, Lisa resignedsecretary
- 2007-08-01➕BRINE, Lisa appointedsecretary
- 2007-08-01➖HARRIS, Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2007-06-30➕HARRIS, Stephen appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-30➖HAWORTH, Susan Mary resignedsecretary
- 2007-05-03➖CHALONER, Thomas Eric resigneddirector
- 2007-05-03➖O'BRIEN, Vincent Gerald resigneddirector
- 2005-11-26➖GOODWIN, Philip resigneddirector
- 2005-09-30➖FARLEY, David Allan resigneddirector
- 2005-03-24➕HISLOP, Graham appointeddirector
- 2004-05-07➖GREEN, Martin Ian resigneddirector
- 2004-05-07➖LEACH, Andrew William resigneddirector
- 2004-05-07➖SMALLBONE, Timothy resigneddirector
- 2004-03-02➕SMALLBONE, Timothy appointeddirector
- 2003-03-17➕CHALONER, Thomas Eric appointeddirector
- 2003-03-17➕FARLEY, David Allan appointeddirector
- 2003-03-17➕GOODWIN, Philip appointeddirector
- 2003-03-17➕GREEN, Martin Ian appointeddirector
- 2003-03-17➕LEACH, Andrew William appointeddirector
- 2003-03-17🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-03-07➖ALLY, Bibi Rahima resignednominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 55 events
Owner dependency
60/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- 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
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Montagu Private Equity Llp is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Montagu Private Equity Llp
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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MLLP HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 04641061
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montagu Private Equity Llp 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
Incorporated2003-01-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64999 — Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Registered office
5th Floor 2 More London Riverside
London
SE1 2AP
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-08
Last: 2026-05-25
Officers (4 active · 14 resigned)
Active
DENNING, Louise Noele→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-08-01
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GATENBY, Christopher Jason→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2010-01-04
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SHUCKBURGH, Edward Jonathan Tymms→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2024-02-21
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ALLY, Bibi Rahima→
Resignednominee-secretary · appointed 2003-01-17 · resigned 2003-03-07
BRINE, Lisa→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2008-04-14
HARRIS, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-30 · resigned 2007-08-01
HAWORTH, Susan Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-03-07 · resigned 2007-06-30
CHALONER, Thomas Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-03-17 · resigned 2007-05-03
CLIFFORD, Cathy→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-09-01 · resigned 2025-03-31
FARLEY, David Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-03-17 · resigned 2005-09-30
GOODWIN, Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-03-17 · resigned 2005-11-26
GREEN, Martin Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2003-03-17 · resigned 2004-05-07
HISLOP, Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-03-24 · resigned 2022-07-31
LEACH, Andrew William→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2003-03-17 · resigned 2004-05-07
MASTERSON, Christopher Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2003-01-17 · resigned 2022-01-31
O'BRIEN, Vincent Gerald→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2003-01-17 · resigned 2007-05-03
SMALLBONE, Timothy→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-03-02 · resigned 2004-05-07
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Alter Domus Trustees (UK) (as Pledgee) Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited (as Pledgee) | A registered charge | — | 13/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | 17 Capital 17 Capital LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 17/03/2003 | 20/11/2009 |
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Recent filings (120 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-02
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-02-05
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-11-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-02-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-10-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-08-03