ABL + Invoice Finance
May 2025
2nd in cohort
Close Brothers
May 2025 debenture analysis for Close Brothers. ABL + Invoice Finance cohort, ranked 2nd.
May 2025 Debenture Activity
Year-over-year comparison of debenture registrations for May 2025
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debentures | 57 | 45 | 61 | 59 | -3% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for May 2025
| Avg age (yrs) | Avg net assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Close Brothers | 14.9 | £2.5m |
| Cohort average | 10.5 | £891k |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Count |
|---|---|
| Financial services | 8 |
| Wholesale trade | 6 |
| Employment services | 5 |
| Real estate | 5 |
| Building construction | 4 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| South East | 17 |
| North West | 11 |
| Midlands | 10 |
| East of England | 8 |
| South West | 6 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in May 2025
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 | STAIRCRAFT GROUP LIMITED | 29.6 yrs | Midlands | - | Dec-2024, Turnover: £67.0m, Trade Debtors: £8.0m, Net Assets: £12.1m, Staff: 330 |
| 23/05/2025 | VENTURA UK LIMITED | 21.7 yrs | London | Office & business support | Dec-2024, Turnover: £41.0m, Trade Debtors: £671k, Net Assets: £5.0m, Staff: 23 |
| 15/05/2025 | MELLING COMMERCIAL | 19.1 yrs | North West | Wholesale & retail trade | Jul-2025, Turnover: £25.1m, Trade Debtors: £1.6m, Debts: £11.9m, Other debts: £17.5m |
| 02/05/2025 | BRAMPTON VALLEY HOMES | 9.2 yrs | East of England | Real estate | Jan-2025, Turnover: £35.8m, Trade Debtors: £1k, Other debts: £20.0m |
| 08/05/2025 | BRADLEY ENVIRONMENTAL | 34.3 yrs | Midlands | Environmental services | Oct-2024, Turnover: £14.1m, Trade Debtors: £2.8m, Debts: £44k, Net Assets: £1.6m |
| 08/05/2025 | ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP | 8.5 yrs | South East | Financial services | Mar-2025, Turnover: £23.1m, Trade Debtors: £3.3m, Debts: £3.9m, Net Assets: £-8.6m |
| 01/05/2025 | MUCKLE BRIG LIMITED | 10.5 yrs | Scotland | - | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £456k, Debts: £39k, Other debts: £1.0m, Net Assets: £16.8m |
| 08/05/2025 | ASPECT CONTRACTS LIMITED | 17.4 yrs | South East | Waste management | Mar-2025, Turnover: £14.2m, Trade Debtors: £2.6m, Debts: £2.7m, Net Assets: £8.9m |
| 27/05/2025 | CHASE (SW) LIMITED | 7.2 yrs | South East | Building construction | Dec-2024, Other debts: £17.3m, Net Assets: £-7.2m, Staff: 3, Est PBT: £-1.7m |
| 01/05/2025 | FABDEC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 23.3 yrs | Midlands | Financial services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £13.4m, Trade Debtors: £1.5m, Debts: £579k, Other debts: £887k |