LAND AND MARINE ENGINEERING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08497451 · ltd · incorporated 2013-04-22
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 8.0y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Sector: Construction
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 8.0y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 8.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 15/100 — clean.
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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (3 active, 12 linked, 9 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
63 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (44 events)Click to expand
- 2025-06-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-01➖BALL, Andrew Alfred resigneddirector
- 2022-09-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-04-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-04-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-04-23🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-02-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-01➕LEDWIDGE, Joseph John appointeddirector
- 2021-01-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-23➖BURKE, David Anthony resigneddirector
- 2020-09-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-03-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-11📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2020-01-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-12-31➖ANDERSON, Peter Stuart resigneddirector
- 2019-12-10📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2019-01-10📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-11-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-11-06🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2018-08-20🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2018-08-02🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2018-07-23➕ANDERSON, Peter Stuart appointeddirector
- 2018-07-23➕BURKE, David Anthony appointeddirector
- 2015-12-31➖BEHAN, Matthew resigneddirector
- 2014-10-01➖STACK, John Patrick resigneddirector
- 2013-06-17➕BALL, Andrew Alfred appointeddirector
- 2013-05-08➕MURPHY, John Patrick appointedsecretary
- 2013-05-08➕MURPHY, John Paul appointeddirector
- 2013-05-08➖CS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-05-08➕BEHAN, Matthew appointeddirector
- 2013-05-08➕BEHAN, Matthew appointeddirector
- 2013-05-08➖BEHAN, Matthew resigneddirector
- 2013-05-08➖BLOOD, Michael James resigneddirector
- 2013-05-08➕STACK, John Patrick appointeddirector
- 2013-05-08➖CS DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2013-04-22🏢Company incorporatedAs LAND AND MARINE ENGINEERING LIMITED
- 2013-04-22➕CS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-04-22➕BLOOD, Michael James appointeddirector
- 2013-04-22➕CS DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
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 13 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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
J.Murphy & Sons Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
J.Murphy & Sons Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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LAND AND MARINE ENGINEERING LIMITED
This company · 08497451
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
J.Murphy & Sons Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 16/05/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-04-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC42990 — Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Registered office
Hiview House
Highgate Road
London
NW5 1TN
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-14
Last: 2025-12-31
Officers (3 active · 9 resigned)
MURPHY, John Patrick→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-05-08
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LEDWIDGE, Joseph John→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2021-02-01
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MURPHY, John Paul→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2013-05-08
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CS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-04-22 · resigned 2013-05-08
ANDERSON, Peter Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-07-23 · resigned 2019-12-31
BALL, Andrew Alfred→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-06-17 · resigned 2023-01-01
BEHAN, Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2013-05-08 · resigned 2015-12-31
BEHAN, Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-05-08 · resigned 2013-05-08
BLOOD, Michael James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-04-22 · resigned 2013-05-08
BURKE, David Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-07-23 · resigned 2020-09-23
STACK, John Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2013-05-08 · resigned 2014-10-01
CS DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2013-04-22 · resigned 2013-05-08
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 06/11/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/08/2018 | 23/04/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 02/08/2018 | 23/04/2021 |
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Recent filings (63 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-06-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-06-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-01-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-08-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-04-23
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-04-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-02-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-28