Other banks
February 2026
2nd in cohort
Metro Bank
February 2026 debenture analysis for Metro Bank. Other banks 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 | 10 | 16 | 85 | 66 | -19 | -22% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for February 2026
| Avg age (yrs) | Avg net assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Bank | 9.9 | £7.9m |
| Cohort average | 11.4 | £28.3m |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Count |
|---|---|
| Real estate | 25 |
| Residential care | 9 |
| Food & beverage services | 9 |
| Human health | 5 |
| Accommodation | 5 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| London | 24 |
| South East | 13 |
| South West | 10 |
| East of England | 6 |
| Yorkshire / Humber | 5 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in February 2026
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | LONDON AND REGIONAL | 7.7 yrs | London | Accommodation | Dec-2024, Turnover: £633.0m, Trade Debtors: £21.0m, Debts: £823.0m |
| 03/02/2026 | PRO-FORCE LIMITED | 20.3 yrs | South East | Employment services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £150.6m, Trade Debtors: £15.9m, Debts: £4.5m |
| 17/02/2026 | AXCEL GROUP LIMITED | 15.9 yrs | South East | - | Dec-2024, Turnover: £42.8m, Trade Debtors: £557k, Debts: £84.3m, Other debts: £12k |
| 27/02/2026 | HBB RELOCATION SERVICES | 14.3 yrs | Midlands | Real estate | Mar-2025, Turnover: £66.8m, Debts: £7.4m, Net Assets: £4.2m, Staff: 17, Est PBT: £1.8m |
| 23/02/2026 | THE COLUMBO GROUP | 21.6 yrs | London | Food & beverage services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £9.7m, Trade Debtors: £160k, Debts: £14.6m, Net Assets: £9.7m |
| 05/02/2026 | LR (LYGON) LIMITED | 10.3 yrs | London | Personal services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £12.3m, Trade Debtors: £218k, Debts: £4.7m, Net Assets: £2.4m |
| 05/02/2026 | IMPERIAL DENTAL GROUP | 2.8 yrs | South West | - | Mar-2025, Trade Debtors: £1.2m, Debts: £14.5m, Other debts: £151k, Net Assets: £1.1m |
| 23/02/2026 | BELGABAR (UK) LIMITED | 23.3 yrs | London | Food & beverage services | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £33k, Net Assets: £2.4m, Staff: 125, Est PBT: £-1.2m |
| 11/02/2026 | HOTEL EAST MIDLANDS | 16.1 yrs | London | Accommodation | Dec-2024, Trade Debtors: £507k, Net Assets: £-13k, Staff: 124, Est PBT: £-42k |
| 23/02/2026 | NHB INVESTMENTS LTD | 18.9 yrs | South East | Real estate | Apr-2025, Turnover: £21.6m, Debts: £4.5m, Net Assets: £7.7m, Est PBT: £1.9m |