AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
00595129 · ltd · incorporated 1957-12-10
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
57/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 57/100 (worth a look), bankability 47/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 59). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (35/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

9 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 26.0y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 26.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
36 officers (3 active, 36 linked, 32 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
237 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
57/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
23
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (102 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-04-12
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    restoration-order-of-court
    restoration · AC92
  2. 2022-06-07
    📄
    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  3. 2022-03-22
    📄
    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2022-03-14
    📄
    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2021-11-12
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  6. 2021-06-30
    ➖
    S & J REGISTRARS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  7. 2021-04-12
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2020-09-03
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2020-07-24
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  10. 2019-02-18
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2018-03-08
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2017-12-22
    📄
    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  13. 2017-12-18
    ➕
    DALE, Ryan Ronald appointed
    secretary
  14. 2017-11-10
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2017-10-30
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    DEAKIN, Philip Matthew resigned
    director
  16. 2017-07-10
    📄
    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  17. 2017-04-07
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2017-03-14
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  19. 2017-03-13
    ➖
    UFLAND, Edward resigned
    director
  20. 2016-12-20
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  21. 2016-12-20
    📄
    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  22. 2016-12-20
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  23. 2016-12-20
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  24. 2016-07-14
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2016-04-01
    ➕
    ROWELL, Stephen James appointed
    director
  26. 2013-04-05
    ➖
    BRANSTON, Peter resigned
    director
  27. 2013-04-05
    ➖
    SCOTT, Michael John resigned
    director
  28. 2013-03-31
    ➖
    BARRETO-MORLEY, Ola Tricia Aramita resigned
    director
  29. 2012-07-03
    ➕
    SCOTT, Michael John appointed
    director
  30. 2012-06-30
    ➖
    BARWOOD, Andrew Richard resigned
    director
  31. 2010-03-29
    ➕
    BARWOOD, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  32. 2010-03-26
    ➖
    CAFFYN, Andrew David resigned
    director
  33. 2009-09-30
    ➕
    BARRETO-MORLEY, Ola Tricia Aramita appointed
    director
  34. 2009-09-30
    ➕
    DEAKIN, Philip Matthew appointed
    director
  35. 2009-09-30
    ➖
    UDALL, Gavin resigned
    director
  36. 2008-10-16
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #8
  37. 2008-10-16
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #7
  38. 2008-09-25
    ➕
    HUDSON, Giles Matthew appointed
    director
  39. 2008-09-25
    ➖
    FOGARTY, Robert Joseph resigned
    secretary
  40. 2008-09-25
    ➕
    S & J REGISTRARS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  41. 2008-09-25
    ➖
    BOWE, Gerald Grant resigned
    director
  42. 2008-09-25
    ➕
    BRANSTON, Peter appointed
    director
  43. 2008-09-25
    ➕
    CAFFYN, Andrew David appointed
    director
  44. 2008-09-25
    ➖
    CRAMER, Carl, Mr. resigned
    director
  45. 2008-09-25
    ➕
    UDALL, Gavin appointed
    director
  46. 2008-09-25
    ➕
    UFLAND, Edward appointed
    director
  47. 2008-08-02
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #9
  48. 2008-08-02
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #6
  49. 2006-09-18
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  50. 2006-07-31
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: European Capital Financial Services Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
Showing most recent 50 of 102 events

Owner dependency

76/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

64/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 68 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

3 high · 1 med ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2022-09-30

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2022-07-08

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2016-12-20: legacy

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Avery Weigh-Tronix International Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Avery Weigh-Tronix International Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX LIMITED
This company · 00595129

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Avery Weigh-Tronix International Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1957-12-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.

Registered office

Foundry Lane
Smethwick
West Midlands
B66 2LP

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2022-09-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2020-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2022-07-08OVERDUE
Last: 2021-06-24

Officers (3 active · 33 resigned)

DALE, Ryan Ronald→
secretary · appointed 2017-12-18
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Active
HUDSON, Giles Matthew→
director · ~54y · appointed 2008-09-25
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Active
ROWELL, Stephen James→
director · ~59y · appointed 2016-04-01
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Active
FOGARTY, Robert Joseph→
secretary · appointed 1994-01-10 · resigned 2008-09-25
Resigned
PENGELLY, Ian Philip→
secretary · resigned 1994-01-10
Resigned
S & J REGISTRARS LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2008-09-25 · resigned 2021-06-30
Resigned
BARRETO-MORLEY, Ola Tricia Aramita→
director · ~54y · appointed 2009-09-30 · resigned 2013-03-31
Resigned
BARWOOD, Andrew Richard→
director · ~47y · appointed 2010-03-29 · resigned 2012-06-30
Resigned
BITTLESTON, Timothy Steven→
director · ~68y · appointed 1997-09-01 · resigned 1999-03-30
Resigned
BOWE, Gerald Grant→
director · ~74y · appointed 2002-08-14 · resigned 2008-09-25
Resigned
BRANSTON, Peter→
director · ~64y · appointed 2008-09-25 · resigned 2013-04-05
Resigned
CAFFYN, Andrew David→
director · ~62y · appointed 2008-09-25 · resigned 2010-03-26
Resigned
CASTLE, David Rayner→
director · ~77y · appointed 2003-01-13 · resigned 2006-03-17
Resigned
COOPER, Timothy John→
director · ~67y · appointed 1999-03-15 · resigned 2003-01-13
Resigned
CRAMER, Carl, Mr.→
director · ~78y · appointed 2004-11-15 · resigned 2008-09-25
Resigned
DEAKIN, Philip Matthew→
director · ~51y · appointed 2009-09-30 · resigned 2017-10-30
Resigned
FAUSET, Ian David→
director · ~83y · resigned 1994-10-18
Resigned
GODDARD, Richard Dudley→
director · ~79y · appointed 1997-12-16 · resigned 2000-09-30
Resigned
GRAHAM, Brian→
director · ~80y · appointed 1994-06-20 · resigned 1996-08-27
Resigned
GRANT, Peter William→
director · ~71y · appointed 1993-01-25 · resigned 1996-02-29
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Charge of deposit1 property18/09/200602/08/2008
satisfied
European Capital Financial Services (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
European Capital Financial Services Limited (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
Debenture1 property31/07/200616/10/2008
satisfied
European Capital Financial Services (The "Security Agent")
European Capital Financial Services Limited (The "Security Agent")
Share charge1 property31/07/200616/10/2008
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Debenture1 property09/12/200402/08/2008
satisfied
Fleet National Bank (As Trustee for the Secured Creditors Pursuant to the Security Trust Deed)
Bond made before the royal court in guernsey1 property20/06/200016/12/2004
satisfied
Fleet National Bank (As Trustee for the Secured Creditors Pursuant to the Security Trust Deed)
Guarantee (limited to £200,000)1 property16/06/200016/12/2004
satisfied
Fleet National Bank
A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 19 june 2000 and1 property13/06/200016/12/2004
satisfied
Fleet National Bank
A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 16 june 2000 and1 property13/06/200016/12/2004
satisfied
Fleet National Bank (As Trustee for the Secured Creditors)
Fixed and floating security document1 property13/06/200016/12/2004

Recent filings (237 total)

restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2025-04-12
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2022-06-07
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-03-22
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-03-14
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2021-11-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-08-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-04-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2020-09-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-07-24
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2020-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-06-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-02-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-07-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-03-08
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2017-12-22