STRICKLAND TRACKS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03477947 · ltd · incorporated 1997-12-09
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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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. 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. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 28.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 12 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
126 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2025-05-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-07➕CLARK, Grant Samuel appointeddirector
- 2024-05-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-02-13📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-01-30➕CORBETT, Matthew John appointeddirector
- 2020-01-30➖O'NEILL, Aidan resignedsecretary
- 2020-01-30➖DOOEY, Hugh Pat resigneddirector
- 2020-01-30➖O'NEILL, Aidan Patrick resigneddirector
- 2020-01-30➖O'NEILL, Martin Terence resigneddirector
- 2020-01-30➖O'NEILL, Patrick resigneddirector
- 2020-01-30➖TAYLOR, Simon Jon resigneddirector
- 2020-01-30➖TURKINGTON, Mary Catherine resigneddirector
- 2020-01-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-01-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2019-10-01📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-08-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-09-01➕O'NEILL, Patrick appointeddirector
- 2015-09-01➕TURKINGTON, Mary Catherine appointeddirector
- 2015-05-08🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2013-02-01➖JAMES, Donna Louise resignedsecretary
- 2013-02-01➖JAMES, Donna Louise resigneddirector
- 2012-05-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-05-01➕TAYLOR, Simon Jon appointeddirector
- 2009-11-26➕HOPCROFT, Christopher James appointeddirector
- 2007-08-31➕JAMES, Donna Louise appointeddirector
- 2006-08-11➕O'NEILL, Aidan appointedsecretary
- 2006-08-11➖STRICKLAND, Christine Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2006-08-11➕DOOEY, Hugh Pat appointeddirector
- 2006-08-11➕O'NEILL, Aidan Patrick appointeddirector
- 2006-08-11➕O'NEILL, Martin Terence appointeddirector
- 2006-08-11➖STRICKLAND, Christine Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2006-08-11➖STRICKLAND, Peter resigneddirector
- 2006-08-11🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Ulster Bank Limited and Ulster Bank Ireland Limited
- 2006-07-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2006-07-22🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2005-06-10➕JAMES, Donna Louise appointedsecretary
- 1998-06-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
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Owner dependency
60/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
- 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Knockturn Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Knockturn Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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STRICKLAND TRACKS LIMITED
This company · 03477947
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knockturn Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-12-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Bay 2 / Unit 5 The Heath Works
Main Road Cropthorne
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 3NE
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-21
Last: 2025-12-07
Officers (3 active · 14 resigned)
CLARK, Grant Samuel→
Activedirector · ~33y · appointed 2025-03-07
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CORBETT, Matthew John→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-01-30
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HOPCROFT, Christopher James→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2009-11-26
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JAMES, Donna Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-06-10 · resigned 2013-02-01
O'NEILL, Aidan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-08-11 · resigned 2020-01-30
STRICKLAND, Christine Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-01-09 · resigned 2006-08-11
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-12-09 · resigned 1998-01-09
DOOEY, Hugh Pat→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2006-08-11 · resigned 2020-01-30
JAMES, Donna Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2013-02-01
O'NEILL, Aidan Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2006-08-11 · resigned 2020-01-30
O'NEILL, Martin Terence→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2006-08-11 · resigned 2020-01-30
O'NEILL, Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 2015-09-01 · resigned 2020-01-30
STRICKLAND, Christine Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1998-01-09 · resigned 2006-08-11
STRICKLAND, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1998-01-09 · resigned 2006-08-11
TAYLOR, Simon Jon→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2012-05-01 · resigned 2020-01-30
TURKINGTON, Mary Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-09-01 · resigned 2020-01-30
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-12-09 · resigned 1998-01-09
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/05/2015 | 13/01/2020 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Ulster Bank Limited and Ulster Bank Ireland Limited | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 11/08/2006 | 01/10/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed charge supplemental to a guarantee and debenture dated 30 may 1998 issued by the company and others | 1 property | 29/06/1998 | 22/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 30/05/1998 | 22/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Close Invoice Finance Close Invoice Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 13/03/1998 | 19/05/2012 |
Recent filings (126 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-12-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2020-10-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2020-02-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-02-13