BUSINESS OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04656295 · ltd · incorporated 2003-02-04
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46660
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 5.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 5.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
100 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
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
82
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 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (42 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-03📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-09-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-09-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2025-09-20📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-09-20📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-07-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-07-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-03-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-03-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Leumi UK Group Limited (Security Agent)
- 2024-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-10-16📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-10-16📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-10-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-10-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-11-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-17📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-11-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-11-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-10-26📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-10-26📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-10-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-09-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Leumi UK Group Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
- 2023-09-26📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-01-01➕MAXTED, Jonathan Ian appointeddirector
- 2022-12-12➖HAWORTH, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2021-12-31➖VAREY, Craig Anthony resigneddirector
- 2020-12-22🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2020-06-30➕MAXTED, Jonathan appointedsecretary
- 2020-06-30➖MENDELSOHN, Lorna Kathleen resignedsecretary
- 2019-04-12➕GALE, Andrew Peter appointeddirector
- 2019-04-12➖ELDRIDGE, Jocelyn resignedsecretary
- 2019-04-12➕MENDELSOHN, Lorna Kathleen appointedsecretary
- 2019-04-12➖ELDRIDGE, Brian resigneddirector
- 2019-04-12➕HAWORTH, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2019-04-12➕VAREY, Craig Anthony appointeddirector
- 2003-02-04🏢Company incorporatedAs BUSINESS OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED
- 2003-02-04➕ELDRIDGE, Jocelyn appointedsecretary
- 2003-02-04➕SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-02-04➖SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-02-04➕ELDRIDGE, Brian appointeddirector
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 lowMultiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Banner Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Banner Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BUSINESS OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED
This company · 04656295
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Banner Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 12/04/2019 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Endless Iii General Partner Llpceased 22/12/2020· significant influence · firm interest
- Endless Llpceased 22/12/2020· significant influence · firm interest
- Endless Ii (Gp) Llpceased 22/12/2020· significant influence · firm interest
- Brian Eldridgeceased 12/04/2019· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-02-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46660 — SIC 46660
Registered office
Newland House
Tuscany Way
Normanton
WF6 2TZ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-18
Last: 2026-02-04
Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)
Active
GALE, Andrew Peter→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-04-12
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MAXTED, Jonathan Ian→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2023-01-01
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ELDRIDGE, Jocelyn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-02-04 · resigned 2019-04-12
MENDELSOHN, Lorna Kathleen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-04-12 · resigned 2020-06-30
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-02-04 · resigned 2003-02-04
ELDRIDGE, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2003-02-04 · resigned 2019-04-12
HAWORTH, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-04-12 · resigned 2022-12-12
VAREY, Craig Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2019-04-12 · resigned 2021-12-31
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Leumi UK Group (Security Agent) Leumi UK Group Limited (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/03/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Leumi UK Group (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties) Leumi UK Group Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/09/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/12/2020 | 24/09/2025 |
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Recent filings (100 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-10-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-09-24
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-09-20
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-09-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-07-23
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-07-22
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-03-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-10-16
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-10-16
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-10-16
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-10-16
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-10-11