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Prepared 28 May 2026

DIRECT SPECIAL METALS LTD

08382648 · ltd · incorporated 2013-01-31

1. Company facts

Status
active
Lifecycle
🌳 Mature — Long-running with flat or slow growth. Steady cash, limited upside.
Jurisdiction
england-wales
Registered office
Dsm Building, Garter Street, Sheffield, S4 7QX, England
SIC codes
39000 — SIC 39000
Accounts next due
2026-12-31
Confirmation statement next due
2027-02-14

2. Directors (3 active)

CREWE, Ian
director · appointed 2024-05-22 · born 3/1976 (age 50)
HARTLEY, Matthew Paul
director · appointed 2013-01-31 · born 3/1984 (age 42)
HOLLEY, Anthony Stuart
director · appointed 2024-09-05 · born 6/1981 (age 45)

3. Shareholders (1 active)

Direct Special Metals Holdings Ltd
75-100% shares

4. Group structure

Direct Special Metals Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

Direct Special Metals Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · 75-100%

5. Security

10 total charges (2 outstanding, 8 satisfied).

Headline verdict

Opportunity score
72/100 (Strong)
Owner dependency
moderate — 50/100
Red flags
0 high · 1 medium · 0 low