BOXES AND PACKAGING (LEICESTER) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05562640 · ltd · incorporated 2005-09-13
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.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 20.7y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Packaging activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 1 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · oldest 20.7y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 20.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — 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
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 10 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
85 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
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
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
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (48 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-19📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-19📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-12-19📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-11-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-31➖RICHARDSON, Gavin Michael resigneddirector
- 2024-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-30➖BARNETT, William Bingham resigneddirector
- 2024-11-30➖MCDONNELL, Bernard Neillus resigneddirector
- 2024-11-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-07➕MCCONNELL, Daniel James appointeddirector
- 2024-11-07➖O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard Austin resigneddirector
- 2024-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-03-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-01➕RICHARDSON, David John appointeddirector
- 2022-12-31➖KELLY, Alexander David resigneddirector
- 2022-09-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-03-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-02-23➕O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard Austin appointeddirector
- 2021-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2016-02-12➕STELL, Gareth Thomas appointeddirector
- 2016-02-12➕KELLY, Alexander David appointeddirector
- 2016-02-12➕RICHARDSON, Gavin Michael appointeddirector
- 2015-11-11➕BARNETT, William Bingham appointeddirector
- 2015-11-11➖LOGGIE, John resigneddirector
- 2015-11-11➕MCDONNELL, Bernard Neillus appointeddirector
- 2015-11-11➖STEPHENSON, Michael William resigneddirector
- 2012-06-13➖STEPHENSON, Michael William resignedsecretary
- 2012-01-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-12-16🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2010-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2005-09-30🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2005-09-30🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2005-09-13🏢Company incorporatedAs BOXES AND PACKAGING (LEICESTER) LIMITED
- 2005-09-13➕STEPHENSON, Michael William appointedsecretary
- 2005-09-13➕HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2005-09-13➖HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2005-09-13➕LOGGIE, John appointeddirector
- 2005-09-13➕STEPHENSON, Michael William appointeddirector
- 2005-09-13➕HALLIWELLS DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2005-09-13➖HALLIWELLS DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
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 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- 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
Boxes And Packaging (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Boxes And Packaging (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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BOXES AND PACKAGING (LEICESTER) LIMITED
This company · 05562640
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boxes And Packaging (Uk) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/07/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr William Bingham Barnettceased 01/07/2016· significant influence
- Mr Bernard Neillus Mcdonnellceased 01/07/2016· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2005-09-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82920 — Packaging activities
Registered office
Lifford Hall Lifford Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 3JN
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-27
Last: 2025-09-13
Officers (3 active · 10 resigned)
MCCONNELL, Daniel James→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2024-11-07
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RICHARDSON, David John→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-01-01
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STELL, Gareth Thomas→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-02-12
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STEPHENSON, Michael William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-09-13 · resigned 2012-06-13
HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2005-09-13 · resigned 2005-09-13
BARNETT, William Bingham→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-11-11 · resigned 2024-11-30
KELLY, Alexander David→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-02-12 · resigned 2022-12-31
LOGGIE, John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-09-13 · resigned 2015-11-11
MCDONNELL, Bernard Neillus→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2015-11-11 · resigned 2024-11-30
O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard Austin→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-02-23 · resigned 2024-11-07
RICHARDSON, Gavin Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-02-12 · resigned 2025-10-31
STEPHENSON, Michael William→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2005-09-13 · resigned 2015-11-11
HALLIWELLS DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2005-09-13 · resigned 2005-09-13
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of accession and charge | 1 property | 05/01/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 16/12/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/09/2005 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 30/09/2005 | 28/01/2010 |
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Recent filings (85 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-19
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-19
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-19
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridged
accounts · AA
2024-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridged
accounts · AA
2023-09-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-06-13