MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
SC162626 · ltd · incorporated 1996-01-12
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 27200
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).

Data confidence

Overall: low (54/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
24 officers (4 active, 24 linked, 18 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
123 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 officers
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-02-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  2. 2025-11-28
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    AUTHIE, Anne Sophie resigned
    director
  3. 2025-08-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2025-05-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  5. 2025-05-28
    ➖
    GREIG, Alistair Michael resigned
    secretary
  6. 2025-05-28
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  7. 2025-05-28
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  8. 2025-05-28
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2025-05-28
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2025-05-20
    ➕
    GOVAN, Kenneth Mcintosh appointed
    secretary
  11. 2025-05-20
    ➕
    GOVAN, Kenneth Mcintosh appointed
    director
  12. 2025-05-20
    ➕
    AUTHIE, Anne Sophie appointed
    director
  13. 2025-05-20
    ➖
    GREIG, Alistair Michael resigned
    director
  14. 2025-01-14
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2025-01-01
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    DE LA NOUE, Bertrand Francois resigned
    director
  16. 2024-10-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2024-05-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  18. 2024-05-14
    ➕
    FUSSEY, Elin Victoria appointed
    director
  19. 2024-01-04
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2023-08-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  21. 2023-07-23
    ➖
    WILLIAMS, Simon resigned
    director
  22. 2022-06-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2021-04-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2020-10-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2019-08-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  26. 2019-06-17
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  27. 2019-03-21
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  28. 2019-03-11
    ➖
    DESPREZ, Jacques Eugene Emile resigned
    director
  29. 2018-11-20
    ➕
    DE LA NOUE, Bertrand Francois appointed
    director
  30. 2018-11-20
    ➖
    TERSEN, Eric Marie Michel resigned
    director
  31. 2016-11-08
    ➕
    TERSEN, Eric Marie Michel appointed
    director
  32. 2016-04-14
    ➖
    DATHIS, Bruno Jean resigned
    director
  33. 2014-10-01
    ➕
    DATHIS, Bruno Jean appointed
    director
  34. 2014-09-26
    ➖
    SEARLE, John Edward resigned
    director
  35. 2011-06-16
    ➖
    BARBEAU, Jean resigned
    director
  36. 2003-10-29
    ➕
    GREIG, Alistair Michael appointed
    director
  37. 2003-04-30
    ➕
    HAINAUT, Michel appointed
    director
  38. 2003-04-30
    ➖
    JONES, Trefor Glyn resigned
    director
  39. 2003-04-30
    ➖
    LAURENT, Jean Marie Georges, Monsieur resigned
    director
  40. 2003-01-21
    ➕
    WILLIAMS, Simon appointed
    director
  41. 2002-11-15
    ➖
    DORVEAUX, Francis resigned
    director
  42. 2001-06-14
    ➖
    DE GALZAIN, Hugues Frederic Marie Augustin resigned
    director
  43. 2001-06-14
    ➕
    SEARLE, John Edward appointed
    director
  44. 2000-09-29
    ➕
    LAURENT, Jean Marie Georges, Monsieur appointed
    director
  45. 2000-05-09
    ➖
    DUFFY, Stephen resigned
    secretary
  46. 2000-05-09
    ➕
    GREIG, Alistair Michael appointed
    secretary
  47. 1999-01-30
    ➖
    BAIRD, Matthew David resigned
    director
  48. 1997-07-08
    ➕
    JONES, Trefor Glyn appointed
    director
  49. 1996-10-09
    ➕
    BAIRD, Matthew David appointed
    director
  50. 1996-10-09
    ➕
    BARBEAU, Jean appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events

Owner dependency

75/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

65/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.

Red flags

1 high · 1 med ·
Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2026-01-26

3 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: GREIG, Alistair Michael resigned 2025-05-28; AUTHIE, Anne Sophie resigned 2025-11-28; GREIG, Alistair Michael resigned 2025-05-20

Group structure

Asb Aerospatiale Batteries S A is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Asb Aerospatiale Batteries S A
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
⬇
MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED
This company · SC162626

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Asb Aerospatiale Batteries S A
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-01-12
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC27200 — SIC 27200

Registered office

East Shawhead
Coatbridge
Lanarkshire
ML5 4UZ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-01-26OVERDUE
Last: 2025-01-12

Officers (4 active · 20 resigned)

GOVAN, Kenneth Mcintosh→
secretary · appointed 2025-05-20
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Active
FUSSEY, Elin Victoria→
director · ~47y · appointed 2024-05-14
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Active
GOVAN, Kenneth Mcintosh→
director · ~65y · appointed 2025-05-20
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Active
HAINAUT, Michel→
director · ~68y · appointed 2003-04-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DESPREZ, Jacques Eugene Emile→
secretary · appointed 1996-03-28 · resigned 1996-04-30
Resigned
DUFFY, Stephen→
secretary · appointed 1996-04-30 · resigned 2000-05-09
Resigned
GREIG, Alistair Michael→
secretary · appointed 2000-05-09 · resigned 2025-05-28
Resigned
MD SECRETARIES (EDINBURGH) LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1996-01-12 · resigned 1996-03-28
Resigned
AUTHIE, Anne Sophie→
director · ~44y · appointed 2025-05-20 · resigned 2025-11-28
Resigned
BAIRD, Matthew David→
director · ~80y · appointed 1996-10-09 · resigned 1999-01-30
Resigned
BARBEAU, Jean→
director · ~85y · appointed 1996-10-09 · resigned 2011-06-16
Resigned
DATHIS, Bruno Jean→
director · ~68y · appointed 2014-10-01 · resigned 2016-04-14
Resigned
DE GALZAIN, Hugues Frederic Marie Augustin→
director · ~71y · appointed 1996-03-28 · resigned 2001-06-14
Resigned
DE LA NOUE, Bertrand Francois→
director · ~65y · appointed 2018-11-20 · resigned 2025-01-01
Resigned
DESPREZ, Jacques Eugene Emile→
director · ~90y · appointed 1996-03-28 · resigned 2019-03-11
Resigned
DESPREZ, Jacques Eugene Emile→
director · ~90y · appointed 1996-03-28 · resigned 1996-04-30
Resigned
DORVEAUX, Francis→
director · ~71y · appointed 1996-10-09 · resigned 2002-11-15
Resigned
GREIG, Alistair Michael→
director · ~66y · appointed 2003-10-29 · resigned 2025-05-20
Resigned
JONES, Trefor Glyn→
director · ~89y · appointed 1997-07-08 · resigned 2003-04-30
Resigned
LAURENT, Jean Marie Georges, Monsieur→
director · ~77y · appointed 2000-09-29 · resigned 2003-04-30
Resigned

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Recent filings (123 total)

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-29
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-05-28
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-05-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-17