MUNRO BUILDING SERVICES HOLDINGS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
09429983 · ltd · incorporated 2015-02-09
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 11.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 11.3y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 11.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 15/100 — clean.
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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (4 active, 9 linked, 8 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-05-17📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-05-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-05-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-05-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-06📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-05-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-05-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-05-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-01-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-01-03🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2024-01-03🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC
- 2023-07-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-06-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2023-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-01➖KIRKLAND, John Alexander Charles resigneddirector
- 2023-04-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-04-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-04-04🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC
- 2023-04-04🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2023-01-12📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2022-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-15➖JECKELLS, Adam William resigneddirector
- 2021-10-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-09-22🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC
- 2021-08-04🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2021-01-01➕CLARK, David Roy appointeddirector
- 2021-01-01➕SIMPKINS, Jonpaul appointeddirector
- 2021-01-01➕JECKELLS, Adam William appointeddirector
- 2020-12-31➖BARRY, Stephen Michael resigneddirector
- 2019-03-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2018-01-03🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-01-03🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-12-22➕MUCKLESTONE, Michelle Ann appointedsecretary
- 2017-12-22➕TOWNSEND, Mark Gary appointeddirector
- 2017-12-22➕KIRKLAND, John Alexander Charles appointeddirector
- 2017-12-22➖MUNRO, David John Murdoch resigneddirector
- 2017-12-22➖WATSON, Malcolm Ian resigneddirector
- 2015-03-10🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2015-03-10🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2015-02-09🏢Company incorporatedAs MUNRO BUILDING SERVICES HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 2015-02-09➕BARRY, Stephen Michael appointeddirector
- 2015-02-09➕MUNRO, David John Murdoch appointeddirector
- 2015-02-09➕WATSON, Malcolm Ian appointeddirector
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +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 · 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.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Bowmer And Kirkland Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Bowmer And Kirkland Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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MUNRO BUILDING SERVICES HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 09429983
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bowmer And Kirkland Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 22/12/2017 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr David John Murdoch Munroceased 22/12/2017· significant influence
- Mr Stephen Michael Barryceased 22/12/2017· significant influence
- Mr Malcolm Ian Watsonceased 22/12/2017· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2015-02-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
High Edge Court Church Street
Heage
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 2BW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-05-31
Last made up to: 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-23
Last: 2026-02-09
Officers (4 active · 5 resigned)
MUCKLESTONE, Michelle Ann→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-12-22
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CLARK, David Roy→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2021-01-01
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SIMPKINS, Jonpaul→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-01-01
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TOWNSEND, Mark Gary→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2017-12-22
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BARRY, Stephen Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2015-02-09 · resigned 2020-12-31
JECKELLS, Adam William→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2021-01-01 · resigned 2022-02-15
KIRKLAND, John Alexander Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2017-12-22 · resigned 2023-06-01
MUNRO, David John Murdoch→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2015-02-09 · resigned 2017-12-22
WATSON, Malcolm Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2015-02-09 · resigned 2017-12-22
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
6
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/01/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/01/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC | A registered charge | — | 04/04/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 04/04/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/09/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 04/08/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/03/2019 | 13/06/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 10/03/2015 | 03/01/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 10/03/2015 | 03/01/2018 |
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Recent filings (73 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-05-17
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-05-17
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-05-17
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-05-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-05-06
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-05-06
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-05-06
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-05-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-01-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-01-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-27