Other banks
March 2025
1st in cohort
Metro Bank
March 2025 debenture analysis for Metro Bank. Other banks cohort, ranked 1st.
March 2025 Debenture Activity
Year-over-year comparison of debenture registrations for March 2025
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debentures | 39 | 55 | 20 | 133 | +85% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for March 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 | 86 |
| Agriculture | 8 |
| Chemicals | 5 |
| Financial services | 5 |
| Wholesale trade | 4 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| South East | 52 |
| London | 24 |
| Midlands | 18 |
| North West | 11 |
| South West | 10 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in March 2025
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/03/2025 | MACH RECRUITMENT LIMITED | 17.4 yrs | Yorkshire / | Employment services | Feb-2025, Turnover: £216.3m, Trade Debtors: £60.3m, Other debts: £35.2m |
| 26/03/2025 | GREOSN LTD | 10.4 yrs | South East | Financial services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £221.7m, Trade Debtors: £19.2m, Debts: £43.2m |
| 26/03/2025 | PRO-FORCE LIMITED | 19.5 yrs | South East | Employment services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £150.6m, Trade Debtors: £15.9m, Debts: £4.5m |
| 19/03/2025 | W.J.&M.MASH LIMITED | 88.7 yrs | South East | - | Mar-2025, Trade Debtors: £73k, Debts: £3.2m, Net Assets: £35.7m, Staff: 11 |
| 05/03/2025 | HBB RELOCATION SERVICES | 13.3 yrs | Midlands | Real estate | Mar-2025, Turnover: £66.8m, Debts: £7.4m, Net Assets: £4.2m, Staff: 17, Est PBT: £1.8m |
| 26/03/2025 | VARFELL FARMS LTD | 30.2 yrs | South West | Agriculture | Dec-2024, Turnover: £23.1m, Trade Debtors: £957k, Debts: £4.3m, Net Assets: £34.6m |
| 28/03/2025 | STRATA PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 yrs | East Midlands | - | Sep-2024, Turnover: £51.6m, Trade Debtors: £7.1m, Debts: £17.0m, Net Assets: £26.1m |
| 28/03/2025 | RUTLAND A TOPCO LIMITED | 1.3 yrs | London | Chemicals | Sep-2024, Turnover: £34.8m, Trade Debtors: £7.1m, Debts: £17.7m, Net Assets: £7.1m |
| 31/03/2025 | PROVIDING CARE LIMITED | 4.8 yrs | South West | Head offices & consultancy | Oct-2024, Net Assets: £-1.0m, Staff: 225, Est PBT: £-89k |
| 31/03/2025 | MAKING LIFE HAPPEN LIMITED | 7.7 yrs | North West | Real estate | Oct-2024, Turnover: £14.0m, Trade Debtors: £1.9m, Debts: £15k, Net Assets: £11.1m |