SMORGS (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
NI050340 · ltd · incorporated 2004-04-23
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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
10 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 11.8y
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 11.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (4 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
105 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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-11-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-06-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-05-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-05-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-05-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-04-27➕O'MEARA, Enda appointedsecretary
- 2024-04-27➕HENNESSY, David appointeddirector
- 2024-04-27➖CAMPION, Brian resignedsecretary
- 2024-04-27➖CAMPION, Brian resigneddirector
- 2024-04-26🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Cbre Loan Services Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2024-04-26🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Cbre Loan Services Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2024-04-26🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Cbre Loan Services Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2024-03-14📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-03-14📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-12-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-17📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2021-04-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-06📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2021-03-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2020-01-31➖RYAN, Mark resigneddirector
- 2019-03-23➖LOYNES, Paul resigneddirector
- 2018-11-13🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Cbre Loan Services Limited as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties
- 2018-11-13🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Cbre Loan Services Limited as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties
- 2018-11-13🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Cbre Loan Services Limited as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties
- 2018-10-31➕MABRY, Patrick Thomas appointeddirector
- 2018-10-31➕LOYNES, Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-10-31➕RYAN, Mark appointeddirector
- 2018-10-25➕CAMPION, Brian appointeddirector
- 2018-10-25➖CROWE, Aidan resigneddirector
- 2018-10-25➖HICKEY, David resigneddirector
- 2018-03-27🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Elq Investors Vi Limited
- 2016-12-02🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2016-12-02🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2016-12-01➕O'MEARA, Enda appointeddirector
- 2016-12-01➕CAMPION, Brian appointedsecretary
- 2016-12-01➖O'SULLIVAN, Richard resignedsecretary
- 2016-12-01➖COONEY, Stan resigneddirector
- 2016-12-01➕CROWE, Aidan appointeddirector
- 2016-12-01➕HICKEY, David appointeddirector
- 2016-12-01➖O'SULLIVAN, Richard resigneddirector
- 2016-12-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Ulster Bank Ireland Dac
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
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
Mollydale Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Mollydale Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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SMORGS (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED
This company · NI050340
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mollydale Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/12/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Rhomway Ltdceased 14/03/2024· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| MCELMEEL MOBILITY SERVICES LIMITED→ NI031911 · est 1997 | £5.01M £3.75M–£6.26M | £20.88M | — | 7900 | 29y | 95 | 75y |
| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (STRABANE) HOLDINGS LIMITED→ NI057726 · est 2006 | £2.32M £1.74M–£2.90M | — | — | 0 | 20y | 85 | 61y |
| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DOWN & CONNOR) LIMITED→ NI070347 · est 2008 | £2.31M £1.73M–£2.89M | — | — | 0 | 17y | 85 | 61y |
| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DOWN & CONNOR) HOLDINGS LIMITED→ NI070500 · est 2008 | £2.30M £1.72M–£2.87M | — | — | 0 | 17y | 85 | 61y |
| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (STRABANE) LIMITED→ NI057713 · est 2006 | £2.23M £1.67M–£2.78M | — | — | 0 | 20y | 85 | 61y |
| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DERRY) LIMITED→ NI070493 · est 2008 | £2.09M £1.57M–£2.61M | — | — | 0 | 17y | 85 | 61y |
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| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (OMAGH) LIMITED→ NI042760 · est 2002 | £1.76M £1.32M–£2.20M | — | — | 0 | 24y | 85 | 61y |
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| BELFAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED→ NI038642 · est 2000 | £1.60M £1.20M–£2.00M | — | — | 0 | 26y | 84 | 61y |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-04-23
Jurisdictionnorthern-ireland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
C/O Cd Diamond & Co. 1st Floor
46 Hill Street
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT1 2LB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-07
Last: 2026-04-23
Officers (4 active · 11 resigned)
Active
HENNESSY, David→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2024-04-27
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MABRY, Patrick Thomas→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2018-10-31
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O'MEARA, Enda→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2016-12-01
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CAMPION, Brian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-12-01 · resigned 2024-04-27
O'SULLIVAN, Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-04-23 · resigned 2016-12-01
CAMPION, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2018-10-25 · resigned 2024-04-27
COONEY, Stan→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2014-03-06 · resigned 2016-12-01
CROWE, Aidan→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2016-12-01 · resigned 2018-10-25
HICKEY, David→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2016-12-01 · resigned 2018-10-25
KAVANAGH, Sean→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-04-23 · resigned 2004-04-26
LOYNES, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-10-31 · resigned 2019-03-23
MCGOWAN, Seamus→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-04-26 · resigned 2014-04-01
O'SULLIVAN, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2004-04-26 · resigned 2016-12-01
RYAN, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2018-10-31 · resigned 2020-01-31
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
6
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Cbre Loan Services (As Security Agent) Cbre Loan Services Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 2 properties | 26/04/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Cbre Loan Services (As Security Agent) Cbre Loan Services Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 26/04/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Cbre Loan Services (As Security Agent) Cbre Loan Services Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 26/04/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Cbre Loan Services as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties Cbre Loan Services Limited as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 13/11/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Cbre Loan Services as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties Cbre Loan Services Limited as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties | A registered charge | 3 properties | 13/11/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Cbre Loan Services as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties Cbre Loan Services Limited as Security Trustee for the Common Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 13/11/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | Elq Investors Vi Elq Investors Vi Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/03/2018 | 18/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Ulster Bank Ireland Dac | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/12/2016 | 18/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | Full Moon Holdco 6 Full Moon Holdco 6 Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/08/2014 | 02/12/2016 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/08/2014 | 02/12/2016 |
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Recent filings (105 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-31
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-11-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-06-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-12
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-06-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-05-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-05-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-05-01
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-03-14
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-03-14