CAMTEX FABRICS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
00601019 · ltd · incorporated 1958-03-21
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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year to Apr 2025
Net worth
£-121.6k
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 13100
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 13950SIC 13950
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (93/100, director aged 65). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 59.7y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 59.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (79/100)

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

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (3 active, 21 linked, 13 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
169 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Signals from accounts

Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declared
Negative net assets
Liabilities exceed assets by £121,576
Net assets shrinking
Down £157,995 YoY

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
—
Net Worth
-£122k
↓ 434% YoY
Current Assets
£169k
↓ 56% YoY
Current Liabilities
—
-£122k-£20k£81k£182k£283k£385kApr 2024Apr 2025

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown
Metric2025-04-302024-04-30
Total assets£113.3k£265.9k
Current assets£168.6k£384.6k
Cash—£93.6k
Debtors—£120.7k
Net assets£-121.6k£36.4k

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

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1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.

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Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-12-23
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  2. 2024-12-13
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  3. 2024-08-05
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  4. 2023-11-22
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  5. 2023-05-18
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  6. 2023-05-18
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  7. 2022-12-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
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  8. 2022-01-21
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    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-11-25
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    address · AD01
  10. 2021-01-07
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  11. 2020-09-27
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
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  12. 2020-01-09
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    capital · SH20
  13. 2020-01-09
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  14. 2020-01-09
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    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  15. 2020-01-09
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  16. 2019-09-24
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  17. 2019-02-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
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  18. 2019-02-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2016-06-30
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    Charge satisfied #4
  20. 2016-06-02
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    O'HARE, Conor appointed
    director
  21. 2006-04-27
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    OHARE, Margaret Mary appointed
    secretary
  22. 2006-04-27
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    MCCRUM, Terence James resigned
    secretary
  23. 2004-05-12
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    Charge satisfied #3
  24. 2002-11-29
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    CLEMENTS, Sarah Frances resigned
    secretary
  25. 2002-11-29
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    MCCRUM, Terence James appointed
    secretary
  26. 2002-11-29
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  27. 2002-11-29
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  28. 2001-02-28
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    CLEMENTS, Sarah Frances appointed
    secretary
  29. 2001-02-28
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    EVELEIGH, David Charles resigned
    secretary
  30. 2000-08-01
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    TUCKER, C Anne resigned
    director
  31. 2000-06-05
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    OHARE, Kieran Dermot appointed
    director
  32. 1999-07-12
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    BLAUSTEIN, Michael Alan resigned
    director
  33. 1999-07-01
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    TUCKER, C Anne appointed
    director
  34. 1999-03-15
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    EVELEIGH, David Charles appointed
    secretary
  35. 1999-03-15
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    LEIPER, Janice Kathleen May resigned
    secretary
  36. 1998-05-31
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    WALKER, Andrew Edgar resigned
    director
  37. 1998-05-08
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    BLAUSTEIN, Michael Alan appointed
    director
  38. 1997-10-15
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    MACKEY, Patrick resigned
    director
  39. 1996-04-30
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    LEIPER, Janice Kathleen May appointed
    secretary
  40. 1996-04-30
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    TURTON, Patricia Anne resigned
    secretary
  41. 1995-10-18
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    STATTMANN, Ludger resigned
    director
  42. 1994-11-01
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    DAVIES, Robert resigned
    director
  43. 1994-11-01
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    MACKEY, Patrick appointed
    director
  44. 1994-06-01
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    ALLFORD, Philip Michael resigned
    director
  45. 1994-06-01
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    CLARKE, Sally James resigned
    director
  46. 1994-06-01
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    WALKER, Andrew Edgar appointed
    director
  47. 1994-05-31
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    FLEMING, David Colin resigned
    director
  48. 1993-07-01
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    PUGH, Kenneth resigned
    secretary
  49. 1993-07-01
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    TURTON, Patricia Anne appointed
    secretary
  50. 1993-07-01
    ➖
    HAMLETT, Stephen resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

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 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 68 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 high · 1 med ·
1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

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

Evidence: 2020-01-09: 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

Camtex Corporation Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Camtex Corporation Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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CAMTEX FABRICS LIMITED
This company · 00601019

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
Camtex Corporation Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control01/06/2020
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Mr Kieran Dermot O'Hareceased 18/05/2023· significant influence · firm interest

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
Incorporated1958-03-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC13100 — SIC 13100

Registered office

Briar Lea House Brampton Road
Longtown
Carlisle
CA6 5TN
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-15
Last: 2025-06-01

Officers (3 active · 18 resigned)

OHARE, Margaret Mary→
secretary · appointed 2006-04-27
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
O'HARE, Conor→
director · ~35y · appointed 2016-06-02
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Active
OHARE, Kieran Dermot→
director · ~65y · appointed 2000-06-05
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Active
ASPDEN, Kenneth Michael→
secretary · resigned 1991-07-31
Resigned
CLEMENTS, Sarah Frances→
secretary · appointed 2001-02-28 · resigned 2002-11-29
Resigned
EVELEIGH, David Charles→
secretary · appointed 1999-03-15 · resigned 2001-02-28
Resigned
LEIPER, Janice Kathleen May→
secretary · appointed 1996-04-30 · resigned 1999-03-15
Resigned
MCCRUM, Terence James→
secretary · appointed 2002-11-29 · resigned 2006-04-27
Resigned
PUGH, Kenneth→
secretary · appointed 1991-07-31 · resigned 1993-07-01
Resigned
TURTON, Patricia Anne→
secretary · appointed 1993-07-01 · resigned 1996-04-30
Resigned
ALLFORD, Philip Michael→
director · ~60y · appointed 1993-06-30 · resigned 1994-06-01
Resigned
BLAUSTEIN, Michael Alan→
director · ~70y · appointed 1998-05-08 · resigned 1999-07-12
Resigned
CLARKE, Sally James→
director · ~63y · appointed 1993-06-30 · resigned 1994-06-01
Resigned
DAVIES, Robert→
director · ~84y · resigned 1994-11-01
Resigned
FLEMING, David Colin→
director · ~89y · resigned 1994-05-31
Resigned
HAMLETT, Stephen→
director · ~74y · resigned 1993-07-01
Resigned
MACKEY, Patrick→
director · ~80y · appointed 1994-11-01 · resigned 1997-10-15
Resigned
PFAFFLI, Hans Albert→
director · ~81y · resigned 1993-07-01
Resigned
STATTMANN, Ludger→
director · ~84y · appointed 1993-07-01 · resigned 1995-10-18
Resigned
TUCKER, C Anne→
director · ~70y · appointed 1999-07-01 · resigned 2000-08-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Legal charge1 property29/11/200230/06/2016
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property29/11/200212/05/2004
satisfied
The Commerical Union Assurance Company
The Commerical Union Assurance Company LTD
Supplemental trust deed1 property20/10/196612/03/1992
satisfied
The Commercial Union Assurance Company
The Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited
A registered charge—22/09/196612/03/1992

Recent filings (169 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-12-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-13
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-08-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-07
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-05-18
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-05-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-12-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-01-21
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2021-11-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-06-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-01-07