ENTERTAINMENT MAGPIE GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
09775280 · ltd · incorporated 2015-09-14
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
72/100
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 bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
6 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 10.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (5 active, 11 linked, 9 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
109 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
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-19➖STOREY, Ian Matthew resigneddirector
- 2025-10-15📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-09-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-02📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-09-02📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-09-02📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-05-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-17➖FOWLER, Matthew John resigneddirector
- 2025-01-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-23🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2024-12-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-20📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-12-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-12-13➕FINNEMORE, Julie Angela Louise appointedsecretary
- 2024-12-13➕FINNEMORE, Julie Angela Louise appointeddirector
- 2024-12-13➕HIGGINS, Jonathan Mark Stephen appointeddirector
- 2024-12-13➕ROBERTS, John Charles appointeddirector
- 2024-06-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-14📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-06-14📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-06-14📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-09-15📄second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-dateconfirmation-statement · RP04CS01
- 2023-09-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-08-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-09-27➕FOWLER, Matthew John appointeddirector
- 2022-09-27🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2022-07-26🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
- 2021-04-15➖LEACH, Andrew William resigneddirector
- 2021-04-15➖RICHARDS, Stephen Wallace resigneddirector
- 2021-02-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-02-12🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-02-05🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Silicon Valley Bank
- 2021-01-26🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2020-12-12🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2018-10-17🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Aurelius Finance Company Limited
- 2018-03-05🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Birmingham City Council
- 2017-11-30➕RICHARDS, Stephen Wallace appointeddirector
- 2015-11-30🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2015-09-30➕LEACH, Andrew William appointeddirector
- 2015-09-30➕STOREY, Ian Matthew appointeddirector
- 2015-09-30➖STOREY, Ian Matthew resigneddirector
- 2015-09-30➕STOREY, Ian Matthew appointeddirector
- 2015-09-30🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Nvm Private Equity LLP (As Security Agent)
- 2015-09-14🏢Company incorporatedAs ENTERTAINMENT MAGPIE GROUP LIMITED
- 2015-09-14➕OLIVER, Steven appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
40/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome 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.
Succession & seller-readiness
35/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- 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
Musicmagpie Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Musicmagpie Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ENTERTAINMENT MAGPIE GROUP LIMITED
This company · 09775280
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Musicmagpie Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 15/04/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Nvm Private Equity Llpceased 15/04/2021· 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
Incorporated2015-09-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
5a The Parklands
Lostock
Bolton
BL6 4SD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2024-11-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-27
Last: 2025-09-13
Officers (5 active · 6 resigned)
FINNEMORE, Julie Angela Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2024-12-13
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FINNEMORE, Julie Angela Louise→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2024-12-13
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HIGGINS, Jonathan Mark Stephen→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2024-12-13
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OLIVER, Steven→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-09-14
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ROBERTS, John Charles→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2024-12-13
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FOWLER, Matthew John→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-09-27 · resigned 2025-04-17
LEACH, Andrew William→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2015-09-30 · resigned 2021-04-15
RICHARDS, Stephen Wallace→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2017-11-30 · resigned 2021-04-15
STOREY, Ian Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-09-30 · resigned 2015-09-30
STOREY, Ian Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-09-30 · resigned 2026-01-19
OVAL NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2015-09-14 · resigned 2015-09-14
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | — | 26/07/2022 | 23/01/2025 | |
| satisfied | Silicon Valley Bank | A registered charge | — | 05/02/2021 | 27/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Aurelius Finance Company Aurelius Finance Company Limited | A registered charge | — | 17/10/2018 | 12/02/2021 | |
| satisfied | Birmingham City Council | A registered charge | — | 05/03/2018 | 12/12/2020 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/11/2015 | 26/01/2021 | |
| satisfied | Nvm Private Equity (As Security Agent) Nvm Private Equity LLP (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/09/2015 | 19/02/2021 |
Recent filings (109 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-28
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2025-10-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-09-02
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-09-02
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-09-02
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-09-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-01-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-23
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-12-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-12-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-20