Other banks
May 2025
1st in cohort
Metro Bank
May 2025 debenture analysis for Metro Bank. Other banks cohort, ranked 1st.
May 2025 Debenture Activity
Year-over-year comparison of debenture registrations for May 2025
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debentures | 37 | 12 | 27 | 108 | +75% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for May 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 | 48 |
| Accommodation | 15 |
| Sports & recreation | 15 |
| Gambling & betting | 10 |
| Financial services | 7 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| London | 38 |
| South East | 35 |
| North West | 9 |
| East of England | 8 |
| Yorkshire / Humber | 5 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in May 2025
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | OFJ SPRING TOPCO LIMITED | 3.9 yrs | London | - | Jun-2024, Turnover: £21.6m, Trade Debtors: £31k, Debts: £13.4m, Other debts: £20.8m |
| 09/05/2025 | OFJ TOPCO LTD | 5.9 yrs | London | Head offices & consultancy | Jun-2024, Debts: £9.4m, Other debts: £1k, Net Assets: £-5.4m, Staff: 796 |
| 07/05/2025 | BETTING SHOP SERVICES | 20.4 yrs | South East | Gambling & betting | Apr-2025, Turnover: £90.1m, Trade Debtors: £19k, Debts: £18.7m, Other debts: £2.0m |
| 02/05/2025 | JENNINGS RACING LIMITED | 19.2 yrs | South East | Gambling & betting | Apr-2025, Turnover: £23.6m, Trade Debtors: £4k, Debts: £658k, Other debts: £6.7m |
| 29/05/2025 | HBB RELOCATION SERVICES | 13.5 yrs | Midlands | Real estate | Mar-2025, Turnover: £66.8m, Debts: £7.4m, Net Assets: £4.2m, Staff: 17, Est PBT: £1.8m |
| 29/05/2025 | BLOC HOTEL GROUP LIMITED | 14.6 yrs | South East | Accommodation | Mar-2025, Turnover: £12.0m, Debts: £19.1m, Other debts: £22k, Net Assets: £12.2m |
| 02/05/2025 | BETTING SHOP OPERATIONS | 19.5 yrs | South East | - | Apr-2025, Turnover: £33.4m, Trade Debtors: £15k, Net Assets: £21.6m, Staff: 1 |
| 29/05/2025 | BLOC GATWICK LIMITED | 13.5 yrs | South East | Accommodation | Mar-2025, Turnover: £1.2m, Net Assets: £-335k, Staff: 2, Est PBT: £-7.3m |
| 02/05/2025 | MEGABET UK LTD. | 38.7 yrs | North East | Gambling & betting | Apr-2025, Turnover: £18.5m, Net Assets: £9.8m, Staff: 1, Est PBT: £3.3m |
| 20/05/2025 | NHB INVESTMENTS LTD | 18.1 yrs | South East | Real estate | Apr-2025, Turnover: £21.6m, Debts: £4.5m, Net Assets: £7.7m, Est PBT: £1.9m |