Other banks
August 2025
3rd in cohort
Metro Bank
August 2025 debenture analysis for Metro Bank. Other banks cohort, ranked 3rd.
August 2025 Debenture Activity
Year-over-year comparison of debenture registrations for August 2025
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debentures | 26 | 27 | 47 | 64 | +27% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for August 2025
| Avg age (yrs) | Avg net assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Bank | 8.5 | £2.3m |
| Cohort average | 11.3 | £44.7m |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Count |
|---|---|
| Real estate | 33 |
| Accommodation | 9 |
| Financial services | 6 |
| Residential care | 4 |
| Food & beverage services | 3 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| London | 21 |
| South East | 20 |
| Midlands | 6 |
| South West | 5 |
| East of England | 5 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in August 2025
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/08/2025 | HBB RELOCATION SERVICES | 13.8 yrs | Midlands | Real estate | Mar-2025, Turnover: £66.8m, Debts: £7.4m, Net Assets: £4.2m, Staff: 17, Est PBT: £1.8m |
| 11/08/2025 | AP BRISTOL NUMBER | 3 yrs | 6.1 London | - | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £148k, Debts: £24.4m, Net Assets: £11.6m, Staff: 3 |
| 11/08/2025 | ABILITY HOTELS (EDINBURGH) | 11.1 yrs | London | - | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £247k, Debts: £25.3m, Net Assets: £15.2m, Staff: 63 |
| 15/08/2025 | DB BROADCAST LTD | 33.3 yrs | East of England | Telecommunications | Sep-2025, Turnover: £21.9m, Trade Debtors: £5.3m, Debts: £1.0m, Net Assets: £4.0m |
| 05/08/2025 | VALIANT ASSET POLAR D | 1.5 yrs | Midlands | Food & beverage services | Mar-2025, Turnover: £9.8m, Trade Debtors: £8k, Debts: £11.7m, Net Assets: £-1.1m |
| 04/08/2025 | RIVENDALE LODGE RETREAT | 28.6 yrs | Midlands | Accommodation | Sep-2024, Turnover: £2.9m, Debts: £13k, Net Assets: £13.9m, Staff: 23, Est PBT: £-1.6m |
| 26/08/2025 | NHB INVESTMENTS LTD | 18.4 yrs | South East | Real estate | Apr-2025, Turnover: £21.6m, Debts: £4.5m, Net Assets: £7.7m, Est PBT: £1.9m |
| 26/08/2025 | WILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION) | 24.2 yrs | East of England | - | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £524k, Debts: £4.5m, Net Assets: £885k, Staff: 1 |
| 26/08/2025 | GOPAK LIMITED | 71.1 yrs | South East | Furniture manufacturing | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £394k, Net Assets: £5.3m, Staff: 36, Est PBT: £95k |