SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE SERVICES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
SC243267 · ltd · incorporated 2003-02-03
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 23.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
80/100
Exceptional
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 62-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 80/100 (exceptional), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 62). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 23.2y

70/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 23.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 23/100 — clean.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 11 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
107 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
80/100Exceptional
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Strong composite across quality, acquirability, and risk. High-priority target — progress to serious diligence.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
  • • 1 persons-with-significant-control
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 persons-with-significant-control
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-02-11
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  2. 2025-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  3. 2025-07-23
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  4. 2025-05-14
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    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  5. 2025-05-13
    📄
    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  6. 2025-03-31
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2025-03-31
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2025-03-31
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2025-03-28
    ➖
    MOOK, Carl Richard resigned
    director
  10. 2025-03-24
    ➕
    NUNES DE SOUZA, Tyson John, Mr. appointed
    director
  11. 2025-03-24
    ➕
    SWANSON, Steven appointed
    director
  12. 2025-03-19
    📄
    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  13. 2025-03-18
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2025-03-04
    📄
    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  15. 2024-06-27
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2024-06-27
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2024-03-25
    ➖
    BROWN, Christian Ian resigned
    director
  18. 2024-03-25
    ➕
    MOOK, Carl Richard appointed
    director
  19. 2024-02-02
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2024-01-09
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2024-01-05
    ➖
    SHARMA, Sandeep resigned
    director
  22. 2022-05-12
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2021-09-01
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2021-01-05
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2020-01-01
    ➕
    BROWN, Christian Ian appointed
    director
  26. 2019-12-31
    ➖
    BUCHAN, Michael Andrew resigned
    secretary
  27. 2019-12-31
    ➖
    BUCHAN, Michael Andrew resigned
    director
  28. 2019-12-31
    ➖
    DUGUID, Douglas Hunter resigned
    director
  29. 2019-12-18
    ➕
    SHARMA, Sandeep appointed
    director
  30. 2018-12-28
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  31. 2018-12-28
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  32. 2018-12-18
    ➖
    GRANT, Iain Derek resigned
    director
  33. 2014-05-12
    ➕
    GRANT, Iain Derek appointed
    director
  34. 2014-05-12
    ➖
    MORRISON, Alexander John resigned
    director
  35. 2013-10-02
    🔒
    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
  36. 2013-10-02
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
  37. 2010-07-14
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  38. 2009-11-19
    ➖
    MIDDLETON, Albert Alexander resigned
    director
  39. 2008-10-03
    ➕
    BUCHAN, Michael Andrew appointed
    secretary
  40. 2008-10-03
    ➖
    SUTHERLAND, James David resigned
    secretary
  41. 2008-10-03
    ➕
    BUCHAN, Michael Andrew appointed
    director
  42. 2008-10-03
    ➕
    DUGUID, Douglas Hunter appointed
    director
  43. 2008-10-03
    ➖
    SUTHERLAND, James David resigned
    director
  44. 2003-02-21
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  45. 2003-02-03
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE SERVICES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
  46. 2003-02-03
    ➕
    SUTHERLAND, James David appointed
    secretary
  47. 2003-02-03
    ➕
    MIDDLETON, Albert Alexander appointed
    director
  48. 2003-02-03
    ➕
    MORRISON, Alexander John appointed
    director
  49. 2003-02-03
    ➕
    SUTHERLAND, James David appointed
    director

Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

Red flags

clean
No red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)

Group structure

Enermech Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Enermech Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE SERVICES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
This company · SC243267

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Enermech Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—board control75-100% shares · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated2003-02-03
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Enermech House
Howes Road
Aberdeen
AB16 7AG
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-17
Last: 2026-02-03

Officers (2 active · 11 resigned)

NUNES DE SOUZA, Tyson John, Mr.→
director · ~45y · appointed 2025-03-24
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Active
SWANSON, Steven→
director · ~62y · appointed 2025-03-24
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BUCHAN, Michael Andrew→
secretary · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2019-12-31
Resigned
SUTHERLAND, James David→
secretary · appointed 2003-02-03 · resigned 2008-10-03
Resigned
BROWN, Christian Ian→
director · ~57y · appointed 2020-01-01 · resigned 2024-03-25
Resigned
BUCHAN, Michael Andrew→
director · ~60y · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2019-12-31
Resigned
DUGUID, Douglas Hunter→
director · ~64y · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2019-12-31
Resigned
GRANT, Iain Derek→
director · ~64y · appointed 2014-05-12 · resigned 2018-12-18
Resigned
MIDDLETON, Albert Alexander→
director · ~72y · appointed 2003-02-03 · resigned 2009-11-19
Resigned
MOOK, Carl Richard→
director · ~60y · appointed 2024-03-25 · resigned 2025-03-28
Resigned
MORRISON, Alexander John→
director · ~70y · appointed 2003-02-03 · resigned 2014-05-12
Resigned
SHARMA, Sandeep→
director · ~56y · appointed 2019-12-18 · resigned 2024-01-05
Resigned
SUTHERLAND, James David→
director · ~67y · appointed 2003-02-03 · resigned 2008-10-03
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
A registered charge1 property02/10/201328/12/2018
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
A registered charge2 properties02/10/201328/12/2018
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property21/02/200314/07/2010

Recent filings (107 total)

change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-02-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-10-06
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-07-23
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2025-05-14
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-05-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-31
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2025-03-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-03-18
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-03-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-27