BYRCO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05622587 · ltd · incorporated 2005-11-15
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.
Why now
Window opening · medium confidence
More negotiable than before — 2 signals weakening over the last 30 days.
- · Opportunity score: 80 → 73
- · Hygiene score: 90 → 85
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
What changed my view
Last 30 days
Picture worsened over the last 30 days — 2 negative signals vs 0 positive.
- ↓Opportunity score: 80 → 73
- ↓Hygiene score: 90 → 85
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of real estate investment trusts
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (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. 6 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
7 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 20.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 20.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — 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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (3 active, 11 linked, 6 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
108 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
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-21➖VETCH, Nicholas John resigneddirector
- 2026-07-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-20➖GIBSON, James Ernest resigneddirector
- 2025-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-15📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-08-15📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-08-15📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-05-19➕HUNTER, John Duncanson appointeddirector
- 2025-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-11-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-11-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-31➖LEE, Adrian Charles Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2024-01-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-12-18🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2023-11-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-09📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-11-09📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-11-09📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-12-05📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-12-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-11-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2022-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2022-11-18🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2014-08-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Common Security Trustee
- 2014-06-20🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-10-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (As Security Trustee)
- 2011-03-26➕BEAVIS, Shauna Louise appointedsecretary
- 2011-03-26➖COLE, Michael Alan resignedsecretary
- 2008-09-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-09-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-09-15🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsh Nordbank Ag, London Branch as Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Agent)
- 2007-12-05🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent on Behalf of Itself and the Banks Andfinancial Institutions from Time to Time Parties to the Finance Documents
- 2007-11-05➕TROTMAN, John Richard appointeddirector
- 2007-11-05➖BURKS, Philip Adrian resigneddirector
- 2006-03-31🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Agent) on Behalf of Itself and the Banks Andfinancial Institutions from Time to Time Parties to the Finance Documents
- 2006-02-22➕COLE, Michael Alan appointedsecretary
- 2006-02-22➖MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2006-02-22➕BURKS, Philip Adrian appointeddirector
- 2006-02-22➕GIBSON, James Ernest appointeddirector
- 2006-02-22➕LEE, Adrian Charles Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2006-02-22➕VETCH, Nicholas John appointeddirector
- 2006-02-22➖MITRE DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2006-02-22➖MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2005-11-15🏢Company incorporatedAs BYRCO LIMITED
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Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
49/100
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.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: GIBSON, James Ernest resigned 2026-07-20; VETCH, Nicholas John resigned 2026-07-21
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
Big Yellow Group Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Big Yellow Group Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BYRCO LIMITED
This company · 05622587
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Yellow Group Plc 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
Incorporated2005-11-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64306 — Activities of real estate investment trusts
Registered office
Unit 2 The Deans
Bridge Road
Bagshot
Surrey
GU19 5AT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-29
Last: 2025-10-15
Officers (3 active · 8 resigned)
BEAVIS, Shauna Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2011-03-26
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HUNTER, John Duncanson→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2025-05-19
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TROTMAN, John Richard→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2007-11-05
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COLE, Michael Alan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-02-22 · resigned 2011-03-26
MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2005-11-15 · resigned 2006-02-22
BURKS, Philip Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-02-22 · resigned 2007-11-05
GIBSON, James Ernest→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2006-02-22 · resigned 2026-07-20
LEE, Adrian Charles Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-02-22 · resigned 2024-03-31
VETCH, Nicholas John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2006-02-22 · resigned 2026-07-21
MITRE DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2005-11-15 · resigned 2006-02-22
MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2005-11-15 · resigned 2006-02-22
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 18/12/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 18/11/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Common Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/08/2014 | 22/11/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (As Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 05/10/2012 | 22/11/2022 | |
| satisfied | Hsh Nordbank Ag, London Branch as Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 15/09/2008 | 20/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent on Behalf of Itself and the Banks Andfinancial Institutions from Time to Time Parties to the Finance Documents | Debenture | 1 property | 05/12/2007 | 19/09/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Agent) on Behalf of Itself and the Banks Andfinancial Institutions from Time to Time Parties to the Finance Documents | Debenture | 1 property | 31/03/2006 | 19/09/2008 |
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Recent filings (108 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-08-15
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-08-15
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-08-15
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-08-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-11-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-11-04
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-11-04
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-11-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-04-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-19