CPL FRANCE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06165501 · ltd · incorporated 2007-03-16
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 39000
Sector: Water supply & waste
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46719SIC 46719
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 61-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 61). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 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
13 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 18.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (4 active, 10 linked, 9 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
32 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
112 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
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 (64 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-02📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-02📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-12-02📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-02📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-12-02📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-10-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-10-04🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2024-10-04🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2024-10-04🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2024-09-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-09-25🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2024-04-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-04➕HIGGINBOTTOM, Philip Edward appointeddirector
- 2024-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-30📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-30📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-12📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-12📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-12📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-10-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-09-29🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2023-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-10📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-01-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-10-27➖MINETT, Timothy William resigneddirector
- 2022-09-09🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2022-09-06🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-08-31🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Blazehill Capital Finance Limited
- 2022-08-31🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2021-08-23➕ANSON, Steven Leslie appointeddirector
- 2021-08-23➕GLOVER, James Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2020-03-31➖MORGAN, David Steven resigneddirector
- 2020-02-25🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Vcp Jet Luxco S.À R.L.
- 2019-12-24🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-12-24🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-12-24🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-06-21➖SCOTT, Peter resigneddirector
- 2018-09-28➖WAKE, Darren resigneddirector
- 2018-05-31🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2017-08-31➖ARMITAGE, Sharon resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 64 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Cpl Industries (Emea) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cpl Industries (Emea) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CPL FRANCE LIMITED
This company · 06165501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cpl Industries (Emea) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Julian Paul Vivian Mashceased 14/02/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest
- S G Hambros Limitedceased 01/03/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-03-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC39000 — SIC 39000
Registered office
Westthorpe Fields Road
Killamarsh
Sheffield
S21 1TZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-06
Last: 2025-10-23
Officers (4 active · 6 resigned)
ANSON, Steven Leslie→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2021-08-23
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GLOVER, James Nicholas→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-08-23
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HIGGINBOTTOM, Philip Edward→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-04-04
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SUTTON, Jason David→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2016-12-13
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ARMITAGE, Sharon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-03-16 · resigned 2017-08-31
KERR, Douglas John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-03-16 · resigned 2007-09-26
MINETT, Timothy William→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-09-26 · resigned 2022-10-27
MORGAN, David Steven→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2016-12-13 · resigned 2020-03-31
SCOTT, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2016-12-13 · resigned 2019-06-21
WAKE, Darren→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-12-22 · resigned 2018-09-28
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/09/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) as Security Trustee Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/09/2023 | 04/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Blazehill Capital Finance Blazehill Capital Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 31/08/2022 | 04/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) as Security Trustee Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/08/2022 | 04/10/2024 | |
| satisfied | Vcp Jet Luxco S.À R.L. | A registered charge | — | 25/02/2020 | 09/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/12/2019 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/12/2019 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/12/2019 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/05/2018 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 12/04/2017 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/04/2017 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/04/2017 | 06/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Burdale Financial Burdale Financial Limited | Accession of the debenture | 1 property | 08/02/2008 | 16/06/2011 |
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Recent filings (112 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-02
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-02
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-02
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-02
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-12-02
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-12-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-04
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-04
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-10-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-09-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-04-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-30