BULL ELECTRIC LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
01315294 · ltd · incorporated 1977-05-27
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
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
69/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 59). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 45.8y

25/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 45.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
27 officers (3 active, 27 linked, 24 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
188 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
69/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
50
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
2
filings
  • 1 accounts
  • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
4
filings
  • 2 officers
  • 1 accounts
  • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (71 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-06-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2026-02-19
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    officers · AP01
  3. 2026-02-02
    HALL, David Anthony appointed
    director
  4. 2026-02-02
    BECKER, Kelly Jean resigned
    director
  5. 2026-02-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  6. 2025-04-01
    WHITAKER, Jacqueline Yvette appointed
    director
  7. 2025-04-01
    SAGE, Antoine Marie resigned
    director
  8. 2025-04-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2025-04-01
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2025-03-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2024-09-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2023-04-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2022-04-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2022-03-31
    LAMBETH, Trevor resigned
    director
  15. 2022-03-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2022-03-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2022-02-15
    SAGE, Antoine Marie appointed
    director
  18. 2022-02-03
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    address · AD03
  19. 2022-02-03
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    address · AD02
  20. 2021-11-05
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  21. 2021-07-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2021-07-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2021-06-02
    BECKER, Kelly Jean appointed
    director
  24. 2021-06-02
    HUGHES, Michael Patrick, Director resigned
    director
  25. 2017-09-13
    RANDERY, Tanuja resigned
    director
  26. 2017-09-12
    HUGHES, Michael Patrick, Director appointed
    director
  27. 2015-03-01
    RANDERY, Tanuja appointed
    director
  28. 2015-03-01
    THOROGOOD, Stuart resigned
    director
  29. 2014-12-31
    SPENCER, Rachel Louise resigned
    director
  30. 2014-03-31
    HULL, Victoria Mary resigned
    director
  31. 2014-03-31
    LAMBETH, Trevor appointed
    director
  32. 2014-03-31
    THOROGOOD, Stuart appointed
    director
  33. 2006-01-01
    HULL, Victoria Mary appointed
    director
  34. 2005-12-31
    CLAYTON, John Reginald William resigned
    director
  35. 2004-06-15
    THOMAS, David Jeremy resigned
    director
  36. 2003-04-01
    THOMAS, David Jeremy appointed
    director
  37. 2003-01-31
    COCHRANE, Adam Craven resigned
    director
  38. 2001-09-05
    HUGGINS, John Anthony Winston resigned
    director
  39. 2001-05-01
    COCHRANE, Adam Craven appointed
    director
  40. 2001-03-30
    BAYS, James Claude resigned
    director
  41. 2001-03-30
    SPENCER, Rachel Louise appointed
    director
  42. 2001-03-28
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    Charge satisfied #4
  43. 2001-02-09
    CLAYTON, John Reginald William appointed
    director
  44. 2001-02-09
    THOM, James Demmink resigned
    director
  45. 1999-05-14
    BAYS, James Claude appointed
    director
  46. 1999-05-14
    STEVENS, David John resigned
    director
  47. 1999-05-13
    THOM, James Demmink appointed
    director
  48. 1999-01-23
    COLDWELL, John Robert resigned
    director
  49. 1998-12-31
    O'DONOVAN, Kathleen Anne resigned
    director
  50. 1998-08-28
    OLDROYD, Gordon resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

66/100
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.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

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.

Red flags

2 med ·
Has insolvency history
medium

Companies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.

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

Btr Industries Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Btr Industries Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
BULL ELECTRIC LIMITED
This company · 01315294

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
Btr Industries Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1977-05-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Schneider Electric
Stafford Park 5
Telford
England
TF3 3BL
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-23
Last: 2026-05-09

Officers (3 active · 24 resigned)

INVENSYS SECRETARIES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 1993-09-03
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Active
HALL, David Anthony
director · ~59y · appointed 2026-02-02
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Active
WHITAKER, Jacqueline Yvette
director · ~41y · appointed 2025-04-01
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Active
FORSTER, Robert
secretary · appointed 1993-04-30 · resigned 1993-09-03
Resigned
KAYE, Wallace Arthur
secretary · resigned 1993-04-30
Resigned
BAYS, James Claude
director · ~77y · appointed 1999-05-14 · resigned 2001-03-30
Resigned
BECKER, Kelly Jean
director · ~48y · appointed 2021-06-02 · resigned 2026-02-02
Resigned
BROWN, Robert Casson
director · ~87y · appointed 1993-12-14 · resigned 1997-12-31
Resigned
BUYSSE, Paul Henri Maria
director · ~81y · appointed 1992-08-03 · resigned 1998-01-05
Resigned
CLAYTON, John Reginald William
director · ~76y · appointed 2001-02-09 · resigned 2005-12-31
Resigned
COCHRANE, Adam Craven
director · ~69y · appointed 2001-05-01 · resigned 2003-01-31
Resigned
COLDWELL, John Robert
director · ~89y · appointed 1992-08-03 · resigned 1999-01-23
Resigned
HOWARD, Philip
director · ~87y · appointed 1992-08-03 · resigned 1993-02-28
Resigned
HUGGINS, John Anthony Winston
director · ~83y · resigned 2001-09-05
Resigned
HUGHES, Michael Patrick, Director
director · ~61y · appointed 2017-09-12 · resigned 2021-06-02
Resigned
HULL, Victoria Mary
director · ~64y · appointed 2006-01-01 · resigned 2014-03-31
Resigned
LAMBETH, Trevor
director · ~63y · appointed 2014-03-31 · resigned 2022-03-31
Resigned
MARLEY, Frederick
director · ~94y · resigned 1992-04-30
Resigned
O'DONOVAN, Kathleen Anne
director · ~69y · appointed 1993-12-14 · resigned 1998-12-31
Resigned
OLDROYD, Gordon
director · ~87y · resigned 1998-08-28
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Single debenture1 property26/01/198828/03/2001
satisfied
Boston Leasing
Boston Leasing Limited
Debenture1 property01/03/198509/03/1990
satisfied
The First National Bank of Boston
Debenture1 property01/03/198509/03/1990
outstanding
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central Limited
Letter of set off1 property18/08/1980
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Recent filings (188 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2026-06-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-03-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-04-25
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-04-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-03-31