SPRINGBURN DEPOT SPV LIMITED

Executive Summary

SPRINGBURN DEPOT SPV LIMITED exhibits significant financial weakness characterized by negative equity, persistent working capital deficits, and heavy reliance on related-party loans for liquidity. While it holds substantial investment property assets, the company’s current and net asset positions, coupled with limited cash reserves, indicate a high credit risk and limited capacity to service external debt independently. Monitoring should focus on liquidity support from related parties, asset valuations, and emerging operational results to reassess credit viability.

SPRINGBURN DEPOT SPV LIMITED - Analysis Report

Company Number: SC689383

Analysis Date: 2025-07-29 16:08 UTC

1. Credit Opinion:
   DECLINE – SPRINGBURN DEPOT SPV LIMITED shows significant net liabilities (£722,575 negative shareholders’ funds as of 31/12/2023) and ongoing working capital deficits (net current liabilities of £124,668). The company’s balance sheet is heavily leveraged with a long-term loan of £3.76 million secured against its investment property. Despite having fixed assets valued at over £3.1 million, the negative equity position and consistent working capital shortfall raise concerns over its ability to meet debt obligations without continued related-party support. The company relies on loans from related parties for day-to-day operations, indicating weak independent cash generation and financial resilience. Given the absence of profitability details in the accounts and no audit, there is limited transparency on operational performance. The construction industry exposure also presents cyclical risk. These factors collectively constrain creditworthiness.

2. Financial Strength:
   The company holds substantial fixed assets primarily in investment property (£3.15m) which have not been revalued recently but are considered stable by the director. However, current assets are minimal (£130k), and the company suffers from consistent net current liability positions over recent years, albeit improving from £340k deficit in 2022 to £125k in 2023. The long-term loan secured on the property has increased, resulting in an increasing gearing ratio and negative net assets. Share capital is nominal (£1), and accumulated losses have grown, indicating ongoing losses or write-downs. The company’s balance sheet structure is fragile, heavily reliant on external funding, and equity is eroded.

3. Cash Flow Assessment:
   Reported cash balances are very low (£4,615) and have declined from prior years. Debtor balances have increased but remain modest (£125k). Current liabilities are high (£254,575), and the company depends on related-party loans for liquidity, as evidenced by loan balances due to related parties exceeding £3.9 million. The absence of income statement and cash flow statement details prevents a full cash flow analysis, but the working capital deficits and low cash position imply liquidity strain. The director’s note confirms reliance on related party funding to meet working capital needs. This dependence reduces financial flexibility and increases risk of funding shortfalls in adverse conditions.

4. Monitoring Points:

• Continued related-party lending and repayment terms: monitor for changes that could affect liquidity.
• Net current asset position: improvements or deterioration in working capital management.
• Investment property valuation: any impairments or revaluations that could impact security value.
• Operating performance: seek income statement data to assess profitability and cash generation.
• Debt servicing capacity: interest coverage and covenant compliance if applicable.
• Director conduct and governance practices given the company’s financial structure and reliance on loans from related parties.