CONNECTION FLOORING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07924240 · ltd · incorporated 2012-01-25
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
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 11.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 11.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (6 active, 10 linked, 7 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
65 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (42 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-29📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-05-28➖MAGUIRE, Jason James resigneddirector
- 2026-05-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Growth Partner LLP (As Security Trustee)
- 2026-03-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-03-11🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2025-06-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-06-18🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee for Each of Itself and Each of Its Affiliates (As Defined in the Debenture Between Connection Flooring Limited (07924240) (Company) and Santander UK PLC Dated 18 June 2025
- 2024-10-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-08📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2022-12-08📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2022-12-08📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2022-06-23📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2022-06-15📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2022-06-14📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2022-06-14📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2022-05-12📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-05-12📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-02-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-20➕TOOMES, Glen Andrew appointeddirector
- 2021-12-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-08-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-08-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hampshire Trust Bank PLC
- 2021-02-18📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2020-12-17➕PHILLIPS, Stuart appointedsecretary
- 2020-12-17➖RICHARDSON, Kimberley Jane resignedsecretary
- 2020-08-24➕PHILLIPS, Stuart appointeddirector
- 2020-07-22➕MARSH, Alex appointeddirector
- 2020-07-22➕ROY, Michael appointeddirector
- 2020-02-21🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Growth Partner LLP
- 2020-02-13➖STUBBS, David resigneddirector
- 2015-04-14🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank)
- 2013-04-11➖FOSKETT, Daniel Richard resignedsecretary
- 2013-04-11➕RICHARDSON, Kimberley Jane appointedsecretary
- 2013-04-11➕MAGUIRE, Jason James appointeddirector
- 2013-04-11➕STUBBS, David appointeddirector
- 2012-01-25🏢Company incorporatedAs CONNECTION FLOORING LIMITED
- 2012-01-25➕FOSKETT, Daniel Richard appointeddirector
- 2012-01-25➕FOSKETT, Daniel Richard appointedsecretary
Owner dependency
40/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- 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
Connection Retail Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Connection Retail Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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CONNECTION FLOORING LIMITED
This company · 07924240
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connection Retail Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 12/05/2022 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Jason James Maguireceased 12/05/2022· 25-50% shares
- Mr Daniel Richard Foskettceased 21/02/2020· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Wholesale & distribution · DL postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKBYTE COMMERCE LTD→ 16148726 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| BRIGHT CUBEZ ( UK) LTD→ 16187515 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| C & S SALON ESSENTIALS LIMITED→ 08932505 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| CAITLIN RILEY LIMITED→ 16500777 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CATHEDRAL WHOLESALE AND EVENTS LIMITED→ 11483449 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| CAYMAN HOLDINGS LIMITED→ 14266082 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| CENTRE STAGERS LIMITED→ 16210037 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| CHARLENES FURS LTD→ 17130050 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COLLINS SEAFOODS SOUTH WEST LTD→ 16830858 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COLUMBUS CLEANING MACHINES (NORTH EAST) LIMITED→ 05783907 · est 2006 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 19y | — | — |
| CONNGENUITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTANCY LTD→ 16274271 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| CONSTRUCTION PLANT SALES LTD→ 17000640 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2012-01-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46470 — Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
Registered office
Henson Close Henson Close
South Church Enterprise Park
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6WA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-07-31
Last made up to: 2024-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-07
Last: 2026-01-24
Officers (6 active · 4 resigned)
Active
FOSKETT, Daniel Richard→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2012-01-25
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Active
PHILLIPS, Stuart→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2020-08-24
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ROY, Michael→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2020-07-22
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TOOMES, Glen Andrew→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-12-20
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FOSKETT, Daniel Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-01-25 · resigned 2013-04-11
RICHARDSON, Kimberley Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-04-11 · resigned 2020-12-17
MAGUIRE, Jason James→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2013-04-11 · resigned 2026-05-28
STUBBS, David→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2013-04-11 · resigned 2020-02-13
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Growth Partner (As Security Trustee) Growth Partner LLP (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 28/05/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee for Each of Itself and Each of Its Affiliates (As Defined in the Debenture Between Connection Flooring Limited (07924240) (Company) and Santander UK PLC Dated 18 June 2025 | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/06/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Hampshire Trust Bank Hampshire Trust Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/08/2021 | 08/12/2022 | |
| outstanding | Growth Partner Growth Partner LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/02/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank) | A registered charge | — | 14/04/2015 | 11/03/2026 |
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Recent filings (65 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-05-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-03-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-24
mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2022-12-08
mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2022-12-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-08
second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP04AP01
2022-06-23