MULRANEY GROUP LIMITED

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SC199300 · ltd · incorporated 1999-08-27
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: property-backed borrower with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (80/100, director aged 58). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

9 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 17.1y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 17.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 2 with DOB)
76
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
91 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
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-10-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-10-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2023-11-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2023-04-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  5. 2023-04-07
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  6. 2022-10-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2022-10-07
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    appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP04
  8. 2022-10-07
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  9. 2022-10-01
    ➕
    TODDS YARD ONE LTD appointed
    corporate-secretary
  10. 2022-10-01
    ➖
    MULRANEY, Valerie Elaine resigned
    secretary
  11. 2021-10-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2020-11-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2019-11-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2019-05-15
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  15. 2019-05-15
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    Charge satisfied #2
  16. 2019-05-04
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  17. 2019-05-04
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  18. 2019-05-04
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  19. 2019-05-04
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  20. 2019-05-04
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    Charge satisfied #9
  21. 2019-05-04
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    Charge satisfied #8
  22. 2019-05-04
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    Charge satisfied #7
  23. 2019-05-04
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    Charge satisfied #6
  24. 2018-11-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2018-08-08
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    Charge satisfied #5
  26. 2018-08-08
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    Charge satisfied #1
  27. 2015-12-22
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    Charge satisfied #4
  28. 2010-04-29
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: Clackmannanshire Council
  29. 2010-04-29
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  30. 2010-02-09
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  31. 2009-12-17
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Clackmannanshire Council
  32. 2009-07-10
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  33. 2009-06-30
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  34. 2009-03-09
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  35. 2009-03-09
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Carlsberg UK Limited
  36. 2009-03-06
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  37. 2009-02-18
    ➖
    MULRANEY, Michael resigned
    secretary
  38. 2009-02-18
    ➕
    MULRANEY, Valerie Elaine appointed
    secretary
  39. 2001-12-23
    ➖
    BROWN, Alexander Robbie resigned
    director
  40. 1999-08-27
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As MULRANEY GROUP LIMITED
  41. 1999-08-27
    ➕
    MULRANEY, Michael appointed
    director
  42. 1999-08-27
    ➕
    MULRANEY, Michael appointed
    secretary
  43. 1999-08-27
    ➕
    ASHCROFT CAMERON SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  44. 1999-08-27
    ➖
    ASHCROFT CAMERON SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  45. 1999-08-27
    ➕
    BROWN, Alexander Robbie appointed
    director
  46. 1999-08-27
    ➕
    ASHCROFT CAMERON NOMINEES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director
  47. 1999-08-27
    ➖
    ASHCROFT CAMERON NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "MULRANEY" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 27 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

85/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 27 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 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
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Michael Mulraney
Individual · British · DOB 12/1968 · age 58
——sig. influencesignificant influence06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1999-08-27
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC68320 — Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Registered office

Lime Tree House
North Castle Street
Alloa
FK10 1EX
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-17
Last: 2025-10-03

Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)

TODDS YARD ONE LTD→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2022-10-01
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Active
MULRANEY, Michael→
director · ~58y · appointed 1999-08-27
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Active
MULRANEY, Michael→
secretary · appointed 1999-08-27 · resigned 2009-02-18
Resigned
MULRANEY, Valerie Elaine→
secretary · appointed 2009-02-18 · resigned 2022-10-01
Resigned
ASHCROFT CAMERON SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-08-27 · resigned 1999-08-27
Resigned
BROWN, Alexander Robbie→
director · ~70y · appointed 1999-08-27 · resigned 2001-12-23
Resigned
ASHCROFT CAMERON NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-08-27 · resigned 1999-08-27
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

9
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Clackmannanshire Council
Standard security1 property29/04/201004/05/2019
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Standard security1 property29/04/201004/05/2019
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Standard security1 property09/02/201004/05/2019
satisfied
Clackmannanshire Council
Standard security1 property17/12/200904/05/2019
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Standard security1 property10/07/200908/08/2018
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Floating charge1 property30/06/200922/12/2015
outstanding
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Standard security1 property09/03/2009—
satisfied
Carlsberg UK
Carlsberg UK Limited
Standard security1 property09/03/200915/05/2019
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
Standard security1 property06/03/200908/08/2018
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Recent filings (91 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-04-07
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2023-04-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-07
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2022-10-07
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2022-10-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2020-11-09