LOCHRIN BAIN LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC181830 · ltd · incorporated 1997-12-30
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.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and tidy — no seller pressure yet. Approach only if an angle opens.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 28.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 25990
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 61-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 61). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 28.3y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 28/100 — 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (7 active, 18 linked, 13 with DOB)
84
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
140 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
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
2
filings
- • 2 accounts
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (64 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-24📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-04-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-01➕RUSSELL, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2026-03-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-03-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-09-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-08-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-08-18📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2025-08-18📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2025-08-15📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-01➕CLEGG, James appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➕PEACE, Gavin Edward appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➕SHAW, David Mark appointeddirector
- 2025-08-01➖MARTIN, Kevin resigneddirector
- 2025-01-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-29📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-01-29📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-08-01➕WALTERS, Marie Claire appointeddirector
- 2024-01-22➕AKERS, Robin Roy appointeddirector
- 2024-01-22➖FAULCONBRIDGE, Nigel Charles resigneddirector
- 2023-07-25➖MARTIN, Harold William resigneddirector
- 2019-10-25➕MACGREGOR, Gary David appointeddirector
- 2015-01-06➖KERR, Ian resigneddirector
- 2011-08-11➖DAWES, Gary James resigneddirector
- 2010-11-06🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2010-11-03🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2010-08-20➖KERR, Sylvia resignedsecretary
- 2010-08-20➕DAWES, Gary James appointeddirector
- 2010-08-20➕FAULCONBRIDGE, Nigel Charles appointeddirector
- 2010-08-20➕MARTIN, Harold William appointeddirector
- 2010-08-20➕MARTIN, Kevin appointeddirector
- 2008-11-28➖BAILES, Stephen Keith resigneddirector
- 2008-04-06➕BAILES, Stephen Keith appointeddirector
- 2007-06-19🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-06-19🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-02-09🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2006-09-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2005-01-31➖HETHERINGTON, Gwendoline resignedsecretary
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Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +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 ·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
H W Martin Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
H W Martin Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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LOCHRIN BAIN LIMITED
This company · SC181830
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H W Martin Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 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
Incorporated1997-12-30
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC25990 — SIC 25990
Registered office
Lochrin Works
7 Limekilns Road
Blairlinn Industrial Estate
Cumbernauld
G67 2RN
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-04-30
Last made up to: 2025-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-15
Last: 2025-11-01
Officers (7 active · 11 resigned)
AKERS, Robin Roy→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2024-01-22
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CLEGG, James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-08-01
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MACGREGOR, Gary David→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2019-10-25
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PEACE, Gavin Edward→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2025-08-01
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RUSSELL, Stephen→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2026-04-01
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SHAW, David Mark→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2025-08-01
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WALTERS, Marie Claire→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2024-08-01
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HETHERINGTON, Gwendoline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-05-10 · resigned 2005-01-31
KERR, Sylvia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-31 · resigned 2010-08-20
BLP SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-12-30 · resigned 2001-05-10
BAILES, Stephen Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2008-04-06 · resigned 2008-11-28
DAWES, Gary James→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2010-08-20 · resigned 2011-08-11
FAULCONBRIDGE, Nigel Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2010-08-20 · resigned 2024-01-22
KERR, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1998-03-10 · resigned 2015-01-06
MARTIN, Harold William→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 2010-08-20 · resigned 2023-07-25
MARTIN, Kevin→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2010-08-20 · resigned 2025-08-01
BLP CREATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-12-30 · resigned 1998-03-10
BLP FORMATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-12-30 · resigned 1998-03-10
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 09/02/2007 | 06/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 28/09/2006 | 03/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 01/07/2004 | 19/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 25/02/2003 | 19/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 10/03/1998 | 11/06/2004 |
Recent filings (140 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-04-24
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-04-24
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-09
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-03-06
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-03-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-08-19