EOTH LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07607956 · ltd · incorporated 2011-04-18
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
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 70-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 70). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
11 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 14.6y
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 14.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
26 officers (9 active, 26 linked, 22 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
135 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
5
filings
- • 2 capital
- • 2 resolution
- • 1 incorporation
Last 90 days
10
filings
- • 5 mortgage
- • 2 capital
- • 2 resolution
Last 180 days
10
filings
- • 5 mortgage
- • 2 capital
- • 2 resolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (84 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-05📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2026-05-15📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2026-05-13📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2026-05-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-05-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-04-27📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2026-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2026-04-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-22🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-11-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-05📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-06-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-11-25📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-11-25📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-11-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-11-04📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-11-04📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2024-10-29➕GOWAR, Victoria Louise appointeddirector
- 2024-10-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-28📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-17📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-05-17➕LEEDHAM, Richard appointeddirector
- 2024-01-18➕FREDERICK, Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2022-12-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2022-12-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-11-24➖WASS, Edward Aston resigneddirector
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-24🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2022-11-16➖EVANS, James Nicholas Eves resigneddirector
- 2022-07-01➖STYAN, Andrew John resignedsecretary
- 2022-07-01➖STYAN, Andrew John resigneddirector
- 2022-06-13➕MAYNARD, Robert James appointeddirector
- 2021-03-25➖BACON, Frederick William resigneddirector
- 2021-03-25➕WASS, Edward Aston appointeddirector
- 2020-10-02➖POLITO, Giles William resigneddirector
- 2020-09-24➕BINGHAM, Matthew Anthony appointeddirector
- 2020-09-24➕JEWELL, Karen Mary appointeddirector
- 2020-09-24➕EVANS, James Nicholas Eves appointeddirector
- 2020-09-15➖MCADIE, Neil Robert resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 84 events
Owner dependency
63/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -9 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- 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.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Matthew Gowar Individual · British · DOB 01/1971 · age 55 | 50–75% | 50–75% | 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting | 30/06/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-04-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46420 — Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Registered office
Equip Wimsey Way
Somercotes
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 4LS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-20
Last: 2025-06-06
Officers (9 active · 17 resigned)
BINGHAM, Matthew Anthony→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2020-09-24
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FISH, Timothy John→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2017-04-18
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FREDERICK, Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2024-01-18
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GOWAR, Matthew→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2011-09-29
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GOWAR, Victoria Louise→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-10-29
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HYDLEMAN, Jules→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2015-08-20
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JEWELL, Karen Mary→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-09-24
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LEEDHAM, Richard→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2024-05-17
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MAYNARD, Robert James→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-06-13
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BENNETT, Ryan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-11-30 · resigned 2015-08-22
STYAN, Andrew John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-08-20 · resigned 2022-07-01
GATELEY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2011-04-18 · resigned 2011-11-30
BACON, Frederick William→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2018-06-11 · resigned 2021-03-25
BENNETT, Ryan Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2011-10-24 · resigned 2015-08-22
BOYD, Peter Thomas Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2012-05-28 · resigned 2013-04-15
CHALONER, Thomas Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2011-10-24 · resigned 2013-09-25
EVANS, James Nicholas Eves→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2020-09-24 · resigned 2022-11-16
HARDING, Christopher Jon→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2011-09-29 · resigned 2019-01-18
JASPER, Tim John→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2016-03-01 · resigned 2018-12-31
MCADIE, Neil Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2020-09-15
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
5
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/04/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/11/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/11/2022 | 27/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Mobeus Equity Partners Mobeus Equity Partners LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/04/2018 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Mobeus Equity Partners Mobeus Equity Partners LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 07/11/2017 | 24/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/04/2017 | 23/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee (Security Holder) for Each Group Member | Debenture | 1 property | 24/10/2011 | 23/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Matrix Private Equity Partners Matrix Private Equity Partners LLP | Debenture | 1 property | 24/10/2011 | 24/04/2026 |
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Recent filings (135 total)
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2026-06-05
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2026-05-15
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2026-05-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-05-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-05-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-27
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-23
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-11-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-05
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-06-05