A.A.BRAMALL LIMITED
- 46770SIC 46770
- 47910Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 77). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 56.3y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 56.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 200 | 200 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
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- • 1 accounts
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- 2007-11-14➖BRAMALL, Joan resigneddirector
- 2002-10-22➕BRAMALL, Michael appointedsecretary
- 2002-10-22➖HERRINGSHAW, Bryan resignedsecretary
- 2002-10-22➖HERRINGSHAW, Bryan resigneddirector
- 1997-03-27➖HAPPS, Anthony resigneddirector
- 1996-09-18➖WRIGHT, Arthur resigneddirector
- 1993-08-12🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Yorkshire Bank PLC
- 1993-08-12🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Yorkshire Bank Public Limited Company
- 1984-11-13🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Yorkshire Bank Public Limited Company
- 1974-03-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Yorkshire Bank LTD
- 1971-07-07🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Yorkshire Bnak LTD
- 1970-02-10🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Yorkshire Bank LTD
- 1956-03-19🏢Company incorporatedAs A.A.BRAMALL LIMITED
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "BRAMALL" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 70 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
A A Bramall Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A A Bramall Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Officers (3 active · 5 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/08/1993 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank Public Limited Company | Debenture | 1 property | 12/08/1993 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank Public Limited Company | Deed | 1 property | 13/11/1984 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/03/1974 | — | |
| outstanding | Yorkshire Bnak Yorkshire Bnak LTD | Deed | 1 property | 07/07/1971 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank LTD | Debenture | 1 property | 10/02/1970 | — |