ARAVCO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01316174 · ltd · incorporated 1977-06-03
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Dec 2024
Net worth
£25.1k
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 51102
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed transport with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 69). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 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
12 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 37.9y
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 37.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: high (84/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (3 active, 22 linked, 17 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
167 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
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 declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £25,100
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£25k
~ YoY
Current Assets
£25k
~ YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £25.1k | £25.1k |
| Current assets | £25.1k | £25.1k |
| Net assets | £25.1k | £25.1k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (77 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-25📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-09📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2021-10-19📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2021-10-19⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2021-10-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-09-29📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2021-09-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-10📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-02-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2020-04-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-02-01➖GODLEY, Kevin Michael resigneddirector
- 2016-05-13➕TAYLOR, Mine appointedsecretary
- 2016-05-13➕ABDEL-KHALEK, Marwan appointeddirector
- 2016-05-13➖CALLAN, Kevin Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2016-05-13➖CALLAN, Kevin Andrew resigneddirector
- 2016-05-13➕GODLEY, Kevin Michael appointeddirector
- 2016-04-13➕WRIGHT, Stephen Peter appointeddirector
- 2015-10-20🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2015-09-29➖DRYDEN, Dustin Sean resigneddirector
- 2014-12-31➖MARTIN, Greg Richard resigneddirector
- 2014-03-27➖LAW, Murray James resigneddirector
- 2013-07-17➕MARTIN, Greg Richard appointeddirector
- 2013-07-01➕LAW, Murray James appointeddirector
- 2013-05-30🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Ubs Ag
- 2013-04-30➕CALLAN, Kevin Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2013-04-30➕CALLAN, Kevin Andrew appointeddirector
- 2013-04-30➖LAW, Murray James resigneddirector
- 2012-12-03➖LAW, Barbara Ann resignedsecretary
- 2012-12-03➕DRYDEN, Dustin Sean appointeddirector
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2010-06-23🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Ubs Leasing Ag
- 2007-05-18➖RING, Tracy Ann resigneddirector
- 2007-05-14➕RING, Tracy Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-01-26➕LAW, Barbara Ann appointedsecretary
- 2007-01-26➖RING, Tracy Ann resignedsecretary
- 2007-01-26➖BRODHURST, Robin Charles Cameron Hallewell resigneddirector
- 2007-01-26➕LAW, Murray James appointeddirector
- 2006-10-10➕BRODHURST, Robin Charles Cameron Hallewell appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 77 events
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial 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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
71/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 49 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
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-10-19: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International Jetclub Limited Individual | 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1977-06-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC51102 — SIC 51102
Registered office
1st Floor 25 Templer Avenue
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 6FE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-14
Last: 2025-12-31
Officers (3 active · 19 resigned)
Active
ABDEL-KHALEK, Marwan→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2016-05-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
WRIGHT, Stephen Peter→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2016-04-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CALLAN, Kevin Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-04-30 · resigned 2016-05-13
LAW, Barbara Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-01-26 · resigned 2012-12-03
RING, Tracy Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-12-31 · resigned 2007-01-26
ROBINSON, Paul Edgar→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-12-31
BRODHURST, Patricia Diana→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · resigned 1991-12-31
BRODHURST, Peter John Warwick→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · resigned 2000-02-29
BRODHURST, Robin Charles Cameron Hallewell→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-10-10 · resigned 2007-01-26
BRODHURST, Robin Charles Cameron Hallewell→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · resigned 2005-12-31
CALLAN, Kevin Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2013-04-30 · resigned 2016-05-13
DRYDEN, Dustin Sean→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2012-12-03 · resigned 2015-09-29
GEE, Michael Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1998-11-30
GLOVER, Barry Donald→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-03-23 · resigned 2006-10-10
GODLEY, Kevin Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2016-05-13 · resigned 2018-02-01
LAW, Murray James→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2013-07-01 · resigned 2014-03-27
LAW, Murray James→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2007-01-26 · resigned 2013-04-30
MARTIN, Greg Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-07-17 · resigned 2014-12-31
RING, Tracy Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2007-05-14 · resigned 2007-05-18
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Ubs Ag | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/05/2013 | 20/10/2015 | |
| satisfied | Ubs Leasing Ag | Deed of assignment | 2 properties | 23/06/2010 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Standard Bank London Standard Bank London Limited | Security assignment | 1 property | 20/11/2003 | 09/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited | Aircraft mortgage | 1 property | 04/10/1996 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 18/04/1994 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Greyhound Financial Services Greyhound Financial Services Limited | Assignment of a joint venture agreement | 1 property | 14/12/1992 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Greyhound Financial Services Greyhound Financial Services Limited | Aircraft lease assignment | 1 property | 14/12/1992 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Oston Airfinance Oston Airfinance Limited | Insurance assignment | 1 property | 25/04/1989 | 05/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Oston Air Finance Oston Air Finance Limited | Deed of mortgage | 1 property | 25/04/1989 | 05/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Arbuthnot Latham Bank Arbuthnot Latham Bank Limited | Deed of assignment of earnings | 1 property | 07/09/1988 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Arbuthnot Latham Bank Arbuthnot Latham Bank Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 07/09/1988 | 05/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Arbuthnot Latham Bank Arbuthnot Latham Bank Limited | Priority aircraft mortgage | 1 property | 05/08/1988 | 05/10/1992 |
Recent filings (167 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-27
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-01-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-09-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-09-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-05
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2021-11-09
legacy
capital · SH20
2021-10-19
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2021-10-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-10-19
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2021-09-29