NEIL MACLEOD (PRINTS & ENTERPRISES) LIMITED

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SC092477 · ltd · incorporated 1985-03-28
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.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and stalled — no momentum either way. Needs an approach trigger.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

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Last 180 days

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Turnover
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year to Mar 2025
Net worth
£145.7k
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other publishing activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pursue
Asset-holding vehicle with a 73-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 73). 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: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 37.4y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 37.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (77/100)

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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (1 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
131 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Signals from accounts

Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declared
Positive net assets
Net assets £145,652

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
—
Net Worth
£146k
↑ 46% YoY
Current Assets
£226k
↑ 28% YoY
Current Liabilities
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£0£45k£90k£136k£181k£226kMar 2024Mar 2025

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown
Metric2025-03-312024-03-31
Total assets£155.0k£111.6k
Current assets£226.1k£176.9k
Net assets£145.7k£100.0k

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-06-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-02-04
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    MACLEOD, Neil John Hillary appointed
    director
  3. 2025-02-04
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Lauren Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  4. 2025-02-04
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Connor William resigned
    director
  5. 2025-02-04
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  6. 2025-02-04
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  7. 2025-02-04
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2025-02-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2025-02-04
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  10. 2024-05-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  11. 2023-07-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  12. 2022-12-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  13. 2022-09-22
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  14. 2021-12-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  15. 2021-04-29
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    accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AAMD
  16. 2021-04-29
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    accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AAMD
  17. 2021-04-29
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    accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AAMD
  18. 2021-04-28
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    accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AAMD
  19. 2021-03-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  20. 2020-03-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  21. 2020-03-14
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    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  22. 2018-01-30
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Cameron Ross resigned
    director
  23. 2018-01-30
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Connor William appointed
    director
  24. 2010-03-09
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    Charge satisfied #5
  25. 2010-03-08
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #6
  26. 2008-11-10
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  27. 2008-10-01
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Lauren Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  28. 2008-09-17
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  29. 2008-02-26
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Neil J H resigned
    director
  30. 2008-02-24
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Cameron Ross appointed
    director
  31. 2003-07-17
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  32. 2002-07-17
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  33. 2002-07-17
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Neil J H resigned
    secretary
  34. 2001-11-14
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  35. 2001-11-14
    ➕
    MACLEOD, Neil J H appointed
    secretary
  36. 2001-11-14
    ➖
    MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth resigned
    director
  37. 1995-05-25
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: The Strathclyde Regional Council
  38. 1994-03-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  39. 1993-03-17
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  40. 1989-01-06
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  41. 1985-03-28
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As NEIL MACLEOD (PRINTS & ENTERPRISES) LIMITED

Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "MACLEOD" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

75/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Neil John Hillary Macleod
Individual · British · DOB 06/1953 · age 73
75–100%
—75-100% shares04/02/2025
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Mr Connor William Macleodceased 04/02/2025· board control
  • Mr Cameron Ross Macleodceased 30/01/2018· 75-100% shares

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1985-03-28
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC58190 — Other publishing activities

Registered office

Unit 40 Capital Business Park
Drakemyre
Dalry
North Ayrshire
KA24 5JD
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-26
Last: 2025-09-12

Officers (1 active · 8 resigned)

MACLEOD, Neil John Hillary→
director · ~73y · appointed 2025-02-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MACLEOD, Lauren Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2008-10-01 · resigned 2025-02-04
Resigned
MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2002-07-17 · resigned 2008-11-10
Resigned
MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth→
secretary · resigned 2001-11-14
Resigned
MACLEOD, Neil J H→
secretary · appointed 2001-11-14 · resigned 2002-07-17
Resigned
MACLEOD, Cameron Ross→
director · ~40y · appointed 2008-02-24 · resigned 2018-01-30
Resigned
MACLEOD, Connor William→
director · ~31y · appointed 2018-01-30 · resigned 2025-02-04
Resigned
MACLEOD, Leslie Elizabeth→
director · ~70y · resigned 2001-11-14
Resigned
MACLEOD, Neil J H→
director · ~73y · resigned 2008-02-26
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Standard security1 property17/07/200308/03/2010
satisfied
The Strathclyde Regional Council
Floating charge1 property25/05/199509/03/2010
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Floating charge1 property17/03/199317/09/2008
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property06/01/198903/03/1994

Recent filings (131 total)

confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-06-01
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-02-04
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-02-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-02-04
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-02-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-05-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-07-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-12-01
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-09-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-22