CHC HOLDING (UK) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC147943 · ltd · incorporated 1993-12-08
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 18 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
35 live charges · 18 lenders · oldest 29.3y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 29.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 18 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
35 charges (35/35 with lender, 35/35 with type)
90
Directors & officers
56 officers (4 active, 56 linked, 39 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
280 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
9
filings
- • 7 mortgage
- • 2 officers
Last 90 days
9
filings
- • 7 mortgage
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
18
filings
- • 16 mortgage
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (196 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-20🔒Charge registered #36Lender: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Notes Collateral Agent
- 2026-04-10📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2026-04-10📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2026-04-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-01➕GILCHRIST, Neil Porteous appointeddirector
- 2026-04-01➖CARRASCO, Miguel Angel resigneddirector
- 2026-03-31🔒Charge registered #35Lender: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent)
- 2026-03-31🔒Charge registered #34Lender: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent)
- 2026-03-31🔒Charge registered #33Lender: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent)
- 2026-03-31🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent)
- 2025-12-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-15🔒Charge registered #31Lender: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (As Notes Collateral Agent)
- 2025-12-15🔒Charge registered #30Lender: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (As Notes Collateral Agent)
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2025-12-11🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #29
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #28
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2025-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #14
Showing most recent 50 of 196 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low7 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-04-20: A registered charge; 2026-03-31: A registered charge; 2026-03-31: A registered charge
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-12-08
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
C/O Cms Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang Llp 4th Floor, Saltire Court
20 Castle Terrace
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH1 2EN
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-04-30
Last made up to: 2024-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-14
Last: 2025-09-30
Officers (4 active · 52 resigned)
FORSYTH, Carolyn Sonia→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2022-09-19
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GILCHRIST, Neil Porteous→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2026-04-01
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HOPKINSON, Jonathan Paul→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2022-09-19
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SPENGLER, Kevin Andrew→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2022-10-20
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BICKER, James Maxwell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-09-28 · resigned 2003-11-07
BIRT, Stewart Graham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-01-06 · resigned 1994-12-08
COLLIE, Duncan Mclellen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-02-24 · resigned 1997-02-01
DAS, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-02-22 · resigned 2009-05-01
DONALD, Neil Robert Reid→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2008-02-22
GREIG-BONNIER, Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-10-27 · resigned 2016-09-29
HENRIKSEN, Alexia Jena→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-26 · resigned 2013-06-19
JOYCE, Aidan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-06-19 · resigned 2015-10-27
LIGHT, Helen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-09-29 · resigned 2018-03-30
MCCOMBIE, Kenneth Allan→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-02-24
MULLETT, Keith Woodrow→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-07 · resigned 2005-07-01
RAE, David Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-07-17 · resigned 2001-09-28
SANKEY-BARKER, Patric John Randle→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-12-20 · resigned 1994-01-06
STEPHEN, Diane Elizabeth Macdonald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-02-01 · resigned 1998-07-17
STEWART, David Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-05-01 · resigned 2009-10-26
OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-12-08 · resigned 1993-12-20
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Mortgages & charges
35
Total charges
7
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:35 of 35 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Notes Collateral Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/04/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (As Abl Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (As Notes Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 15/12/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (As Notes Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | — | 15/12/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 07/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Fsb as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 17/09/2021 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 16/09/2021 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Fsb as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 16/09/2021 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 16/09/2021 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 15/09/2021 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Fsb as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 15/09/2021 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Fsb, as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 15/09/2021 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Collateral Agent (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 15/09/2021 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/08/2021 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Fsb as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/08/2021 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for Itself & Each of the Secured Parties Appointed Pursuant to the Terms and Conditions Set Out in the Intercreditor Agreement as Such Terms are Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01. | A registered charge | — | 22/02/2018 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust, National Association as Collateral Trustee | A registered charge | — | 08/05/2017 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | — | 08/05/2017 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2017 | 11/12/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Secured Parties as Defined in the Instrument Accompanying This MR01 | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2017 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Secured Parties as Defined in the Instrument Accompanying This MR01 | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2017 | 26/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2017 | 26/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2017 | 26/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Secured Parties as Defined in the Instrument Accompanying This MR01. | A registered charge | — | 24/03/2017 | 17/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Secured Parties as Defined in the Instrument Accompanying This MR01. | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/01/2014 | 31/03/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Secured Parties as Defined in the Instrument Accompanying This MR01. | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/01/2014 | 31/03/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Deed of confirmation | 1 property | 31/05/2011 | 31/03/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 24/11/2010 | 31/03/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Share pledge | 1 property | 04/12/2008 | 08/10/2010 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 04/12/2008 | 08/10/2010 | |
| satisfied | The Bank of Nova Scotia | Floating charge | 1 property | 07/08/1999 | 26/09/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 24/12/1996 | 13/08/1999 |
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Recent filings (280 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-21
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-20
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2026-04-10
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2026-04-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-12-11
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mortgage · MR04
2025-12-11
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mortgage · MR04
2025-12-11
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mortgage · MR04
2025-12-11