D-HIVE LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
06982953 · ltd · incorporated 2009-08-06
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 7.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 52103
Sector: Transportation & storage
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 52290Other transportation support activities
  • 81100SIC 81100
  • 86900Other human health activities
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 71-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 71). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · oldest 7.2y

85/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 7.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 4 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (5 active, 18 linked, 14 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
106 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
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-08-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-09-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2023-08-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2023-01-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  5. 2023-01-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  6. 2023-01-09
    CHAMBERS, Nicholas James appointed
    director
  7. 2023-01-09
    TURNER, Matthew Thomas William appointed
    director
  8. 2022-09-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-07-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  10. 2021-04-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  11. 2021-04-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  12. 2021-04-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  13. 2021-04-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  14. 2021-04-23
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    Charge satisfied #4
  15. 2021-04-23
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    Charge satisfied #3
  16. 2021-04-23
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    Charge satisfied #2
  17. 2021-04-23
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    Charge satisfied #1
  18. 2021-03-12
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    mortgage-charge-whole-cease-and-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  19. 2021-03-12
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    mortgage · MR05
  20. 2021-03-12
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    mortgage · MR05
  21. 2021-03-12
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  22. 2021-03-12
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    mortgage-charge-whole-cease-and-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  23. 2021-03-12
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    Charge satisfied #5
  24. 2021-03-09
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    second-filing-capital-allotment-shares
    capital · RP04SH01
  25. 2021-02-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  26. 2020-11-12
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  27. 2020-09-30
    DOWNS, Kevin resigned
    director
  28. 2020-07-01
    RILEY, Darren Edgar appointed
    director
  29. 2020-05-31
    JARVIS, Scott Paul resigned
    director
  30. 2020-04-01
    CHAMBERLAIN, Wendy appointed
    secretary
  31. 2020-03-31
    CASTLEGATE LAMBOURNE LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  32. 2019-03-31
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
  33. 2019-03-31
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
  34. 2019-03-31
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
  35. 2019-03-31
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
  36. 2019-03-31
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
  37. 2017-02-15
    JARRATT, Stephen Mark appointed
    director
  38. 2015-08-17
    BROWNE, Mark Nicholas Killin, Dr resigned
    director
  39. 2015-08-17
    DOWNS, Kevin appointed
    director
  40. 2015-08-17
    HOLLOWAY, Stuart Anthony, Dr resigned
    director
  41. 2015-08-17
    IQBAL, Mussaddaq, Dr resigned
    director
  42. 2015-08-17
    KING, Paromita, Dr resigned
    director
  43. 2015-08-17
    SCOTT-SOUTH, Helen Margaret resigned
    director
  44. 2013-09-20
    PRESCOTT, Lamorna Dianne resigned
    director
  45. 2013-09-20
    SCOTT-SOUTH, Helen Margaret appointed
    director
  46. 2013-04-11
    CASTLEGATE LAMBOURNE LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  47. 2013-04-10
    LAMBOURNE, Alan Robert resigned
    secretary
  48. 2011-12-06
    KING, Paromita, Dr appointed
    director
  49. 2011-12-06
    TAN, Garry, Dr resigned
    director
  50. 2009-10-16
    LAMBOURNE, Alan Robert appointed
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events

Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some 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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

70/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 17 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

University Hospitals Of Derby & Burton Nhs Foundation Trust is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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University Hospitals Of Derby & Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
D-HIVE LIMITED
This company · 06982953

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
University Hospitals Of Derby & Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · trust interest06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2009-08-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52103 — SIC 52103

Registered office

Units 3 & 4, Stretton Business Park 2 Brunel Drive
Stretton
Burton-On-Trent
DE13 0BY
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-28
Last: 2025-11-14

Officers (5 active · 13 resigned)

CHAMBERLAIN, Wendy
secretary · appointed 2020-04-01
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Active
CHAMBERS, Nicholas James
director · ~58y · appointed 2023-01-09
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Active
JARRATT, Stephen Mark
director · ~71y · appointed 2017-02-15
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Active
RILEY, Darren Edgar
director · ~46y · appointed 2020-07-01
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Active
TURNER, Matthew Thomas William
director · ~46y · appointed 2023-01-09
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Active
LAMBOURNE, Alan Robert
secretary · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2013-04-10
Resigned
CASTLEGATE LAMBOURNE LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2013-04-11 · resigned 2020-03-31
Resigned
BROWNE, Mark Nicholas Killin, Dr
director · ~65y · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2015-08-17
Resigned
CUMMINGS, Gavin George
director · ~56y · appointed 2009-08-06 · resigned 2009-10-16
Resigned
DOWNS, Kevin
director · ~71y · appointed 2015-08-17 · resigned 2020-09-30
Resigned
HOLLOWAY, Stuart Anthony, Dr
director · ~57y · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2015-08-17
Resigned
IQBAL, Mussaddaq, Dr
director · ~73y · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2015-08-17
Resigned
JARVIS, Scott Paul
director · ~60y · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2020-05-31
Resigned
KING, Paromita, Dr
director · ~62y · appointed 2011-12-06 · resigned 2015-08-17
Resigned
PRESCOTT, Lamorna Dianne
director · ~67y · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2013-09-20
Resigned
SCOTT-SOUTH, Helen Margaret
director · ~70y · appointed 2013-09-20 · resigned 2015-08-17
Resigned
TAN, Garry, Dr
director · ~56y · appointed 2009-10-16 · resigned 2011-12-06
Resigned
CASTLEGATE DIRECTORS LIMITED
corporate-director · appointed 2009-08-06 · resigned 2009-10-16
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
A registered charge1 property31/03/201912/03/2021
satisfied
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
A registered charge1 property31/03/201923/04/2021
satisfied
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
A registered charge1 property31/03/201923/04/2021
satisfied
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
A registered charge1 property31/03/201923/04/2021
satisfied
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Nhs Foundation Trust
A registered charge1 property31/03/201923/04/2021

Recent filings (106 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-01-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-01-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-07-12
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-04-23
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-04-23