LIGHTBODY OF HAMILTON LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC064691 · ltd · incorporated 1978-04-21
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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book net assets
Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10890
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 12 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
29 live charges · 12 lenders · oldest 37.5y
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 37.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 12 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
29 charges (29/29 with lender, 29/29 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (5 active, 20 linked, 15 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
219 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (107 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-26🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries)
- 2025-11-26🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2025-06-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #28
- 2025-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2025-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2025-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2025-03-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-04-15📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-04-12🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent for the Beneficiaries)
- 2024-04-12🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2024-03-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-07🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2023-12-07🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2023-07-14📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2023-07-14📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2023-07-14📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2023-07-14📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2023-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-07-13🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee)
- 2022-07-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-07-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-06-27🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee)
- 2022-06-27🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee)
- 2020-11-13➖TRIST, Lawrence John Hollins resigneddirector
- 2019-04-02➕ONE ADVISORY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2019-03-04➖HEENEY, Caroline resignedsecretary
- 2018-08-07➕HILL, Steven Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2018-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2018-02-27🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee)
- 2018-02-22🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2018-02-22🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee)
- 2017-09-13➕HEENEY, Caroline appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 107 events
Owner dependency
58/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 48 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- 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
Lightbody Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Lightbody Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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LIGHTBODY OF HAMILTON LIMITED
This company · SC064691
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Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lightbody Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1978-04-21
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC10890 — SIC 10890
Registered office
73 Bothwell Road
Hamilton
ML3 0DW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-30
Last: 2025-12-16
Officers (5 active · 15 resigned)
ONE ADVISORY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2019-04-02
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BOYD, Stephen Alexander→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2010-01-20
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CHREE, Ian Charles Gordon→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2011-01-01
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DUFFY, John Gerald→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-10-19
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HILL, Steven Paul→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2018-08-07
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COX, Melanie Rachel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-12-31 · resigned 2017-06-15
HEENEY, Caroline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-09-13 · resigned 2019-03-04
LIGHTBODY, Jessie Gwendoline Dobson→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2007-02-22
CITY GROUP PLC→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-02-22 · resigned 2015-12-31
BROOKS, David Gary→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-02-22 · resigned 2008-09-29
BRUCE, Mark James→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2004-09-01 · resigned 2007-02-22
CURRIE, David Crawford→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2000-08-01 · resigned 2013-11-30
LIGHTBODY, Jessie Gwendoline Dobson→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 2007-02-22
LIGHTBODY, Martin Wightman→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · resigned 2014-06-30
LIGHTBODY, Robert Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 2007-02-22
MORGAN, Lisa Margaret Wendy→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2007-02-22 · resigned 2010-04-01
SCOTT, Deirdre→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-10-15 · resigned 2009-07-17
SCOTT, Deirdre→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2000-08-01 · resigned 2007-02-22
STEWART, Colin Gilchrist→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2007-02-22
TRIST, Lawrence John Hollins→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-02-12 · resigned 2020-11-13
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Mortgages & charges
29
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:29 of 29 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 26/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | — | 12/04/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 12/04/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 6 properties | 13/07/2022 | 05/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 27/06/2022 | 05/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/06/2022 | 07/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 4 properties | 27/02/2018 | 05/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 2 properties | 22/02/2018 | 07/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 22/02/2018 | 05/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/02/2015 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 2 properties | 30/10/2014 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 11/05/2009 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal assignment | 1 property | 07/05/2009 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 05/03/2007 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 22/02/2007 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 22/02/2007 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 22/02/2007 | 02/03/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 21/04/1999 | 26/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 31/03/1999 | 20/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 26/04/1996 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 25/04/1996 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 25/04/1996 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 25/04/1996 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 09/11/1994 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 21/09/1994 | 07/04/1999 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 24/12/1990 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 14/02/1989 | 05/12/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 12/10/1988 | 05/12/2006 |
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Recent filings (219 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-03-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-22
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-27
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-03-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-04-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-04-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-03-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-12
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-07