ABL + Invoice Finance
February 2026
2nd in cohort
Close Brothers
February 2026 debenture analysis for Close Brothers. ABL + Invoice Finance cohort, ranked 2nd.
February 2026 Debenture Activity
Year-over-year comparison of debenture registrations for February 2026
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Chg | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debentures | 93 | 63 | 59 | 47 | -12 | -20% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for February 2026
| Avg age (yrs) | Avg net assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Close Brothers | 14 | £1.8m |
| Cohort average | 10.1 | £708k |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Count |
|---|---|
| Building construction | 12 |
| Wholesale trade | 10 |
| Real estate | 5 |
| Retail trade | 3 |
| Financial services | 3 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| South East | 14 |
| South West | 8 |
| Midlands | 7 |
| North West | 4 |
| Scotland | 3 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in February 2026
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | MONITORED GUARDING | 13.9 yrs | North West | Security services | Aug-2025, Trade Debtors: £10.2m, Net Assets: £3.6m, Staff: 197, Est PBT: £120k |
| 03/02/2026 | ECCLESTON HOMES LIMITED | 14.8 yrs | North West | - | Oct-2024, Turnover: £22.3m, Trade Debtors: £2.3m, Debts: £13.5m, Net Assets: £10.5m |
| 20/02/2026 | COTSWOLD HOMES LIMITED | 24 yrs | South West | Building construction | Dec-2024, Turnover: £22.6m, Trade Debtors: £17k, Debts: £14.2m, Net Assets: £18.4m |
| 04/02/2026 | ANCASTA INTERNATIONAL | 35.2 yrs | South East | Retail trade | Dec-2024, Turnover: £31.7m, Trade Debtors: £1.1m, Debts: £150k, Other debts: £9.0m |
| 26/02/2026 | CVW SPV LIMITED | 3.8 yrs | Midlands | Financial services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £25.7m, Trade Debtors: £3.6m, Debts: £4.4m |
| 26/02/2026 | PERITUM LTD | 21.4 yrs | Midlands | Repair / installation | Dec-2024, Turnover: £25.4m, Trade Debtors: £3.5m, Debts: £1.3m, Net Assets: £5.0m |
| 18/02/2026 | SEMA LEASE UK LIMITED | 22 yrs | East of England | Rental & leasing | Mar-2025, Turnover: £17.4m, Trade Debtors: £476k, Debts: £12.9m |
| 10/02/2026 | MITCHELLS (OF MANSFIELD) | 21.2 yrs | East Midlands | - | Dec-2024, Turnover: £14.4m, Trade Debtors: £795k, Debts: £2.7m, Other debts: £226k |
| 25/02/2026 | KARIS PROPERTY | 2.1 yrs | South East | Real estate | Sep-2024, Trade Debtors: £20k, Debts: £4.3m, Net Assets: £5.7m, Est PBT: £10.2m |
| 10/02/2026 | GILL-HUDSON HOMES LIMITED | 11.3 yrs | East of England | - | Oct-2024, Trade Debtors: £50k, Debts: £429k, Net Assets: £5.7m, Staff: 4 |