LAURISTON HOTELS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC236846 · ltd · incorporated 2002-09-17
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 23.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — 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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
107 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
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
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-11-13📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-11-12➕BERGIN, Emmet appointedsecretary
- 2024-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-20📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-20📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-23➕GUY, Darren appointeddirector
- 2022-08-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-23📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2022-08-23📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-06-28➕NISSENBAUM, Ronen Erwin appointeddirector
- 2022-06-28➖ROGER, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2021-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-08-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-08-26🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hermetic Trust (1975) LTD. as Security Trustee
- 2020-08-19📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2020-08-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-08-13🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hermetic Trust (1975) LTD. as Security Trustee
- 2017-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2017-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2017-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2017-08-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-07-31➖BRODIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-07-31➖BROWN, John Adam resigneddirector
- 2017-07-31➖HIGGINS, Alan resigneddirector
- 2017-07-31➖PAISLEY, William resigneddirector
- 2017-07-31➕ROGER, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2017-07-31➖VALENTINE, Susan Falconer resigneddirector
- 2015-12-08➕BRODIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-11-30➖HUTCHISON, Brian resigneddirector
- 2015-04-30➖HBJG SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-03-29➖PATON, Colin James resigneddirector
- 2013-02-07➕HUTCHISON, Brian appointeddirector
- 2013-02-07➕VALENTINE, Susan Falconer appointeddirector
- 2008-10-08➕HIGGINS, Alan appointeddirector
- 2008-10-08➕PAISLEY, William appointeddirector
- 2007-06-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC
- 2007-04-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC
- 2006-10-04➖GILLESPIE, Brendan resignedsecretary
- 2006-10-04➕HBJG SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-10-04➖GILLESPIE, Brendan resigneddirector
- 2005-09-23➖CLARKE, David Andrew resigneddirector
- 2005-01-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC
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Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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
Etchecan Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Etchecan Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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LAURISTON HOTELS LIMITED
This company · SC236846
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Etchecan Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 31/07/2017 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr David Fattalceased 31/07/2017· 50-75% shares
- Etchecan Limitedceased 31/07/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-09-17
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation
Registered office
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
1 Morrison Street Link
Edinburgh
EH3 8DN
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-22
Last: 2025-09-08
Officers (3 active · 14 resigned)
Active
Active
NISSENBAUM, Ronen Erwin→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2022-06-28
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GILLESPIE, Brendan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-04 · resigned 2006-10-04
BRODIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2015-12-08 · resigned 2017-07-31
HBJ SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-09-17 · resigned 2002-12-04
HBJG SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-10-04 · resigned 2015-04-30
BROWN, John Adam→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2002-12-03 · resigned 2017-07-31
CLARKE, David Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2003-10-27 · resigned 2005-09-23
GILLESPIE, Brendan→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-10-27 · resigned 2006-10-04
HIGGINS, Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2008-10-08 · resigned 2017-07-31
HUTCHISON, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2013-02-07 · resigned 2015-11-30
PAISLEY, William→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2008-10-08 · resigned 2017-07-31
PATON, Colin James→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2002-12-03 · resigned 2013-03-29
ROGER, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2017-07-31 · resigned 2022-06-28
VALENTINE, Susan Falconer→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-02-07 · resigned 2017-07-31
HENDERSON BOYD JACKSON LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-09-17 · resigned 2002-12-03
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Hermetic Trust (1975) . as Security Trustee Hermetic Trust (1975) LTD. as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/08/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Hermetic Trust (1975) . as Security Trustee Hermetic Trust (1975) LTD. as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/08/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 18/06/2007 | 11/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 05/04/2007 | 11/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 21/01/2005 | 11/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 26/11/2004 | 11/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 03/12/2002 | 17/12/2004 |
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Recent filings (107 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-12-29
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-12-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-26
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-11-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-09-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-10-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-21
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-09-20
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-09-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-08-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-08-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-08-23