MOORGARTH MAPLE LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
SC312513 · ltd · incorporated 2006-11-24
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: property-backed borrower with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (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. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 19.2y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 7 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 10 total, 10 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
113 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-30➖WHITING, Philip resigneddirector
- 2026-04-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-14📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-12-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-13📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-10-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-05-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-04📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2024-04-30📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2023-10-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-10-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-10-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-10-11➕ARCHER, Martin Edward appointedsecretary
- 2023-10-11➕SMITH, Daniel James appointeddirector
- 2023-10-11➖SMITH, Daniel James resignedsecretary
- 2023-10-11➖VAUGHAN, Timothy Andrew resigneddirector
- 2023-10-11➕WHITING, Philip appointeddirector
- 2023-09-14📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-09-14📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-14📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-14📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-14📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-14📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-07-31➖NORDIER, Karen Louise resigneddirector
- 2023-07-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-21➖HARROP, David Anthony resigneddirector
- 2020-12-21➕NORDIER, Karen Louise appointeddirector
- 2017-10-26🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Canada Life European Real Estate Limited as Security Agent for the Finance Parties (Security Agent)
- 2016-07-01➕SMITH, Daniel James appointedsecretary
- 2016-07-01➖WOOD, Nicola Claire resignedsecretary
- 2014-05-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2014-05-27🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2013-12-02🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2013-01-10➕WOOD, Nicola Claire appointedsecretary
- 2012-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-05-12🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2012-05-11➖CAIRNDUFF, Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2012-05-11➖CAIRNDUFF, Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2012-05-11➖CAIRNDUFF, Margaret resigneddirector
- 2012-05-11➕HARROP, David Anthony appointeddirector
- 2012-05-11➕VAUGHAN, Timothy Andrew appointeddirector
- 2012-05-11🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Moorgarth Properties (Luxembourg) Sarl
- 2007-03-09🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag
- 2007-03-07🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag
- 2007-03-02🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch
Showing most recent 50 of 59 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
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.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Moorgarth Group Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Moorgarth Group Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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MOORGARTH MAPLE LIMITED
This company · SC312513
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moorgarth Group Holdings Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 17/11/2022 |
9 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Paul Johannes Roelofseceased 17/11/2022· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Iaan Van Heerdenceased 17/11/2022· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Jan Kock Van Der Merweceased 01/04/2022· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Christoffel Wieseceased 17/11/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Jacob Wieseceased 17/11/2022· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Philip Bidenceased 17/11/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mandy Dix-Peekceased 01/04/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Michael Blackceased 01/04/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Gerhardus Liebenbergceased 22/11/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ABERCROMBIE LIMITED→ SC333017 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| NEW BRANNOCK LIMITED→ SC160165 · est 1995 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 30y | — | — |
| NEW FARM PROPERTY LIMITED→ SC875423 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW HOUSING LTD→ SC854746 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW LAND (ARGYLL) LIMITED→ SC194629 · est 1999 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 27y | — | — |
| NEW STAR PROPERTY (SCOTLAND) LIMITED→ SC269321 · est 2004 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 21y | — | — |
| NEW TOWN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD→ SC536495 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| NEW TRICKS PROPERTIES LTD→ SC655910 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| NEW YORK 313 LTD→ SC528222 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| NEWHAILES COMMERCIAL LIMITED→ SC331460 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| NEWHAVEN FISHSALESMEN'S ASSOCIATION (EDINBURGH) LIMITED→ SC056386 · est 1974 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 51y | — | — |
| NEWHAVEN INNS LIMITED→ SC051788 · est 1972 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 53y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-11-24
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office
Level 5 9 Haymarket Square
Edinburgh
EH3 8RY
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-30
Last made up to: 2025-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-25
Last: 2026-01-11
Officers (2 active · 11 resigned)
ARCHER, Martin Edward→
Activesecretary · appointed 2023-10-11
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SMITH, Daniel James→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2023-10-11
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CAIRNDUFF, Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-11-24 · resigned 2012-05-11
SMITH, Daniel James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-07-01 · resigned 2023-10-11
WOOD, Nicola Claire→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-01-10 · resigned 2016-07-01
BRIAN REID LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-11-24 · resigned 2006-11-24
CAIRNDUFF, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2006-11-24 · resigned 2012-05-11
CAIRNDUFF, Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-11-24 · resigned 2012-05-11
HARROP, David Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2012-05-11 · resigned 2020-12-21
NORDIER, Karen Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2020-12-21 · resigned 2023-07-31
VAUGHAN, Timothy Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-05-11 · resigned 2023-10-11
WHITING, Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2023-10-11 · resigned 2026-04-30
STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2006-11-24 · resigned 2006-11-24
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Canada Life European Real Estate as Security Agent for the Finance Parties (Security Agent) Canada Life European Real Estate Limited as Security Agent for the Finance Parties (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/10/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 4 properties | 02/12/2013 | 27/05/2014 | |
| satisfied | Moorgarth Properties (Luxembourg) Sarl | Standard security | 1 property | 11/05/2012 | 27/05/2014 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag | Standard security | 3 properties | 09/03/2007 | 12/05/2012 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag | Assignation of rents | 3 properties | 07/03/2007 | 12/05/2012 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | Floating charge | 1 property | 02/03/2007 | 12/05/2012 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 02/03/2007 | 12/05/2012 |
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Recent filings (113 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-04
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-12-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-02-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-13
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-01-13
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-16
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2024-05-04
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2024-04-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-10-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-12