DENTAL TECHNIQUE LABORATORY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC235237 · ltd · incorporated 2002-08-13
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
—
Upgrade to see
Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Dental practice activities
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 69-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 69). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
🏦
Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 22.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 7 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
94 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 mortgage
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-23🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Investec Bank PLC (00489604) as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (The Security Agent)
- 2026-03-23🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2025-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-09-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-09-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-10-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-08🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Investec Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2024-10-08🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2024-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-03📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-10-03📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-10-03📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-12-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-12-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-12-14🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2023-12-14🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Investec Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Company Number 00489604)
- 2023-10-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-10-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-10-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-08-14📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-11-24📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-09-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-02📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-06-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Investec Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2022-06-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2022-06-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-06-07➕LAVERY, Thomas Robin appointeddirector
- 2021-06-07➖MARSON, Peter Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2020-09-04➕BURNS, Kenneth John appointeddirector
- 2020-09-04➕GALLAGHER, Charles Martin appointeddirector
- 2020-09-04➖GALLAGHER, Jane Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2020-09-04➖GALLAGHER, Charles Martin resigneddirector
- 2020-09-04➖GALLAGHER, Jane Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2020-09-04➕MARSON, Peter Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2019-09-04➕GALLAGHER, Jane Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2005-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2005-05-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2004-10-31➖DASHWOOD, Paul resigneddirector
- 2003-06-04🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2002-12-01➕DASHWOOD, Paul appointeddirector
- 2002-08-13🏢Company incorporatedAs DENTAL TECHNIQUE LABORATORY LIMITED
- 2002-08-13➕GALLAGHER, Jane Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2002-08-13➕OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-08-13➖OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-08-13➕GALLAGHER, Charles Martin appointeddirector
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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.
8 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
⬇
DENTAL TECHNIQUE LABORATORY LIMITED
This company · SC235237
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 04/09/2020 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Charles Martin Gallagherceased 04/09/2020· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
- Mrs Jane Elizabeth Gallagherceased 04/09/2020· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Similar companies
Active · Healthcare & medical · G postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.RODGER AESTHETICS LIMITED→ SC624162 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| JEWISH CARE SCOTLAND→ SC179994 · est 1997 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 28y | — | — |
| JMCD SERVICES (GLASGOW) LTD→ SC555599 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| KALSTADENT LIMITED→ SC658658 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| KANTOP LIMITED→ SC408181 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| KBETT REPORTS LTD→ SC787810 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| KJL ORTHOPAEDICS LTD→ SC760603 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| LIBERIAUXILIUM LIMITED→ SC749749 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| LIFELONG SMILES LTD→ SC490491 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| LITTLE FLOWER CARE PVT LTD→ SC599993 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| LITTLE HANDS NURSERY (CONDORRAT) LIMITED→ SC807802 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| LITTLE KICKERS NURSERY LTD→ SC845847 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
🔒Tailored diligence questions
9 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →🔒Advanced scoring suite
Exit-route ranking, improvement thesis, quiet-distress detector, covenant-pressure proxy, extraction monitor, approaching triggers, ownership drift, local cluster, value trap, debt capacity, archetype classification — 48+ scoring modules.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-08-13
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC86230 — Dental practice activities
Registered office
5 Watt Road
Hillington Park
Glasgow
Renfrewshire
G52 4RY
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-27
Last: 2025-08-13
Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)
BURNS, Kenneth John→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2020-09-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GALLAGHER, Charles Martin→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2020-09-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LAVERY, Thomas Robin→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2021-06-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GALLAGHER, Jane Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-08-13 · resigned 2020-09-04
OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-08-13 · resigned 2002-08-13
DASHWOOD, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2002-12-01 · resigned 2004-10-31
GALLAGHER, Charles Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2002-08-13 · resigned 2020-09-04
GALLAGHER, Jane Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2019-09-04 · resigned 2020-09-04
MARSON, Peter Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2020-09-04 · resigned 2021-06-07
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
8
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Investec Bank (00489604) as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (The Security Agent) Investec Bank PLC (00489604) as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (The Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 23/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank as Security Agent Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 23/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties Investec Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 08/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank as Security Agent Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 08/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank as Security Agent Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 14/12/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Company Number 00489604) Investec Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Company Number 00489604) | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/12/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank (As Security Agent) Investec Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Bank as Security Agent Investec Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/06/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 12/05/2005 | 23/06/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 04/06/2003 | 01/10/2005 |
Click column headers to sort. Use filters above to narrow by status and lender.
Recent filings (94 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-26
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-09-18
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-09-18
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-09-18
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-11
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-10-03
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-10-03
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-10-03
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-12-19