BIBBY TRADE FACTORS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05303859 · ltd · incorporated 2004-12-03
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 64992
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 68). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 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
12 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 21.6y
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 21.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (62/100)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
22 officers (4 active, 22 linked, 21 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
160 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (80 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-14📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-08-14📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-08-14📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-04-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-02-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-08-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-08-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-15📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-08-15📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-08-15📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-08-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-17📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-08-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-08-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-09-10📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2021-08-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-07➖WINTERTON, Edward James resigneddirector
- 2020-08-31➖POSTINGS, David John resigneddirector
- 2019-09-23➕CHATHA, Theovinder Singh appointeddirector
- 2019-09-23➖ROSE, Stephen George resigneddirector
- 2019-08-22➖ROBINSON, Steven Vears, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2018-08-03➕RAMSDEN, Ian Stuart appointeddirector
- 2018-08-03➖AHMAD, Kashif Syed resigneddirector
- 2018-08-03➕POSTINGS, David John appointeddirector
- 2018-08-03➕ROBINSON, Steven Vears, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2018-08-03➕ROSE, Stephen George appointeddirector
- 2018-08-03➖TOBIN, Philip Anthony, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2018-08-03➕WINTERTON, Edward James appointeddirector
- 2018-03-01🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Us Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Bibby Security Trustee)
- 2018-03-01🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Us Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Security Trustee)
- 2018-01-01➕AHMAD, Kashif Syed appointeddirector
- 2017-10-31➖LOMAS, Ian David resigneddirector
- 2017-03-23🔒Charge registered #10Lender: U.S. Bank Trustees Limited (As Security Trustee for the Bibby Secured Parties)
- 2016-11-14➖LINDSAY, Mark John resigneddirector
- 2016-11-14➕TOBIN, Philip Anthony, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-11-05🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-10-20🔒Charge registered #9Lender: U.S. Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Security Trustee)
- 2015-10-20🔒Charge registered #8Lender: U.S. Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Bibby Security Trustee)
- 2015-09-14🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2014-12-19🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
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Owner dependency
75/100
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 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Bibby Invoice Finance Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Bibby Invoice Finance Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BIBBY TRADE FACTORS LIMITED
This company · 05303859
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bibby Invoice Finance Uk 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
Incorporated2004-12-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64992 — SIC 64992
Registered office
3rd Floor Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool
L2 3YL
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-22
Last: 2026-05-08
Officers (4 active · 18 resigned)
BIBBY BROS. & CO. (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-12-03
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CHATHA, Theovinder Singh→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2019-09-23
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DOWNING, Ian→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2004-12-03
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RAMSDEN, Ian Stuart→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2018-08-03
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AHMAD, Kashif Syed→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2018-01-01 · resigned 2018-08-03
CLEAVER, Mark John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-12-03 · resigned 2007-01-01
CREELY, Eileen→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2011-08-01 · resigned 2012-08-13
DIXON, Andrew Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-12-03 · resigned 2013-12-10
LINDSAY, Mark John→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2014-04-01 · resigned 2016-11-14
LOMAS, Ian David→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2014-06-02 · resigned 2017-10-31
MEADWELL, Andrew James→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2011-01-14 · resigned 2011-06-17
NOBLE, Steve David→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-04-23 · resigned 2012-11-01
POSTINGS, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2018-08-03 · resigned 2020-08-31
RAWLINSON, Karen Jacqueline→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2006-01-01 · resigned 2013-12-10
RICHES, Mark Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-08-01 · resigned 2012-09-14
RIMMER, Edward John→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2007-01-01 · resigned 2012-02-01
ROBERTSON, David Albert→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2004-12-03 · resigned 2011-12-31
ROBINSON, Steven Vears, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-08-03 · resigned 2019-08-22
ROSE, Stephen George→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-08-03 · resigned 2019-09-23
TOBIN, Philip Anthony, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2016-11-14 · resigned 2018-08-03
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
5
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services Us Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Bibby Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/03/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Us Bank Trustees (In Its Capacity as Security Trustee) Us Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/03/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services U.S. Bank Trustees Limited (As Security Trustee for the Bibby Secured Parties) | A registered charge | — | 23/03/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | U.S. Bank Trustees (In Its Capacity as Security Trustee) U.S. Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 20/10/2015 | — | |
| outstanding | Bibby Financial Services U.S. Bank Trustees Limited (In Its Capacity as Bibby Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 20/10/2015 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 14/09/2015 | 05/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 19/12/2014 | 05/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/10/2013 | 05/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 03/09/2012 | 05/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC Asset and Sales Finance Division | Composite guarantee and debentures | 1 property | 08/10/2008 | 05/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 18/03/2005 | 05/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/12/2004 | 05/11/2015 |
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Recent filings (160 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-08-14
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-08-14
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-08-14
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-08-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-04-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-02-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-08-18
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-08-18
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-08-18
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-08-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2023-08-15
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2023-08-15