STV GROUP PLC
🌳Matureactive
SC203873 · plc · incorporated 2000-02-08
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 68). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
51 officers (8 active, 51 linked, 44 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
492 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (132 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-05➕KENT, Gillian Dawn Celia appointeddirector
- 2025-12-05➖MANDHAR, Akhvinder resigneddirector
- 2025-12-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-18➖REYNOLDS, Paul Joseph resigneddirector
- 2025-10-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-01➕WHILEY, Clive Peter appointeddirector
- 2025-05-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-02-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-02-17🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2025-02-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-13🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2024-12-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-11➖MILLER, Simon Edward Callum resigneddirector
- 2024-11-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-01➕RADCLIFFE, Rufus appointeddirector
- 2024-11-01➖PITTS, Simon Jeremy resigneddirector
- 2024-09-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-02➕JONES, Colin Robert appointeddirector
- 2024-08-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-05-01➖STEELE, Ian resigneddirector
- 2023-11-21📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2023-06-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-05-30➕CLIMER, Naomi Wendy appointeddirector
- 2023-05-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-05-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-27➖CANNON, Anne Marie resigneddirector
- 2022-10-06➕MALCOLMSON, Eileen June appointedsecretary
- 2022-10-06➖BURNESS PAULL LLP resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2022-07-01➖TAMES, Jane Elizabeth Anne resignedsecretary
- 2022-07-01➕BURNESS PAULL LLP appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-04-29➖FORD, Margaret, Baroness resigneddirector
- 2021-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2021-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2021-03-05🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2021-02-01➕MANDHAR, Akhvinder appointeddirector
- 2021-02-01➕REYNOLDS, Paul Joseph appointeddirector
- 2020-03-09➖WOOLFENDEN, Christian Mark resigneddirector
- 2019-05-21➕DIXON, Lindsay Anne appointeddirector
- 2019-04-23➖WATT, William George resigneddirector
- 2018-05-01➕BERGG, David John appointeddirector
- 2018-04-26➖JACKSON, Michael resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 132 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: MANDHAR, Akhvinder resigned 2025-12-05; REYNOLDS, Paul Joseph resigned 2025-11-18
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated2000-02-08
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1PQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-27
Last: 2025-11-13
Officers (8 active · 43 resigned)
MALCOLMSON, Eileen June→
Activesecretary · appointed 2022-10-06
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BERGG, David John→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2018-05-01
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CLIMER, Naomi Wendy→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2023-05-30
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DIXON, Lindsay Anne→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2019-05-21
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JONES, Colin Robert→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2024-09-02
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KENT, Gillian Dawn Celia→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2025-12-05
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RADCLIFFE, Rufus→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2024-11-01
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WHILEY, Clive Peter→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2025-10-01
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CLARKE, Sara→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-08-31 · resigned 2007-01-26
DAVIDSON, Dawn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-04-06 · resigned 2001-08-31
FLANAGAN, Andrew Henry→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-02-08 · resigned 2000-04-06
TAMES, Jane Elizabeth Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-01-26 · resigned 2022-07-01
BURNESS PAULL LLP→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2022-07-01 · resigned 2022-10-06
OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-02-08 · resigned 2000-02-08
ALLI, Waheed, Lord→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-03-05 · resigned 2008-11-13
BABIC, Vasa→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-02-28 · resigned 2014-04-30
CADBURY, Peter Hugh George→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2000-03-31 · resigned 2000-12-01
CANNON, Anne Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2023-04-27
COOK, Stephen Sands, Dir→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2000-03-31 · resigned 2002-11-07
CRUICKSHANK, Donald Gordon, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2000-04-04 · resigned 2004-06-04
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 13/02/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 05/03/2021 | 17/02/2025 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debt assignment | 1 property | 19/01/2012 | 16/04/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 19/01/2012 | 16/04/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 09/08/2011 | 04/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Supplemental security agreement | 1 property | 16/02/2004 | 02/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Floating charge | 3 properties | 04/04/2003 | 02/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Floating charge | 2 properties | 18/07/2002 | 10/04/2003 |
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Recent filings (492 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-10-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-10-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-05-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-05-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-02-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-03