ACKERMANN LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01415298 · ltd · incorporated 1979-02-15
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
48/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46520
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 42/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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 (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 41.3y
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 41.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (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
36 officers (3 active, 36 linked, 29 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
215 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
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 (93 events)Click to expand
- 2025-02-12⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2025-02-12🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-11-12⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2023-10-31📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2023-10-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-10-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2023-10-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2023-10-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-05-31📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-02-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-22➖HUDSON, Michele Elaine resigneddirector
- 2022-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-30➖HILL, Michael Andrew resigneddirector
- 2020-11-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-23📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-05-17📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2019-04-10📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2019-04-10📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2019-03-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-03-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-03-15➕EARLE, Elizabeth Jane appointeddirector
- 2019-03-14🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2019-03-13📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2018-10-26➕HOYES, Alistair James appointeddirector
- 2018-10-26➕HILL, Michael Andrew appointeddirector
- 2018-09-30➕RICHARDS, Allan appointeddirector
- 2018-09-30➖ERKILIC, Mehmet resigneddirector
- 2018-09-30➕HUDSON, Michele Elaine appointeddirector
- 2016-11-08➕ERKILIC, Mehmet appointeddirector
- 2016-11-08➖MOORE, Gordon resigneddirector
- 2016-10-07➖FRASER, Grant William resigneddirector
- 2016-10-07➕MOORE, Gordon appointeddirector
- 2016-01-29➖SISEC LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-07-31➖LLOYD, Andrew Nigel resigneddirector
- 2015-02-03➕FRASER, Grant William appointeddirector
- 2015-02-03➖PROTHEROE, David Jason Lloyd resigneddirector
- 2014-06-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2013-06-01➖CARPENTER, Howard Frederick resigneddirector
- 2013-06-01➕LLOYD, Andrew Nigel appointeddirector
- 2010-08-02➕CARPENTER, Howard Frederick appointeddirector
- 2010-08-02➖RICHARDS, Allan resigneddirector
- 2010-08-02➖SOUTHGATE, Michael Alan resigneddirector
- 2010-08-02➖WHITE, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2008-12-01➕PROTHEROE, David Jason Lloyd appointeddirector
- 2008-12-01➕RICHARDS, Allan appointeddirector
- 2008-06-30➖EPS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-06-30➕SISEC LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 93 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 47 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2025-02-12
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-02-12: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-11-12: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Ademco 2 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ademco 2 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ACKERMANN LIMITED
This company · 01415298
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ademco 2 Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 17/10/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Novar Ed&S Limitedceased 17/10/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B FRUITS LIMITED→ 05651085 · est 2005 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
| A1 FOODS BEDFORD LTD→ 13868414 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| A2S' STUDIO LTD→ 15921282 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ACRUK LTD→ 15313980 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ADWOA CORP LTD→ 14301680 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| AE STEEL CO LTD→ 13356528 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| AENSO UK LIMITED→ 15895325 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AES ELECTRICAL WHOLESALER LTD→ 16395393 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AFAHAH LTD→ 09351642 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| AFRA-K LTD→ 15998286 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AGREM BTY (UK) LIMITED→ 14659055 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| AGRO MERCHANDISE INTERNATIONAL UK LTD→ 15414694 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1979-02-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46520 — SIC 46520
Registered office
1 Radian Court
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8PJ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2022-10-29
Officers (0 active · 33 resigned)
EARLE, Elizabeth Jane→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2019-03-15
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HOYES, Alistair James→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2018-10-26
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RICHARDS, Allan→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-09-30
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PACKARD, Mark Anthony Clive→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-05-06 · resigned 1999-04-30
PUGH, David Brian→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-05-06
RICHARDSON, Karen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-05-02 · resigned 2005-03-31
VAN KULA III, George→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2005-06-30
WOOD, Adrian John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-05-01 · resigned 2001-05-02
EPS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-06-30 · resigned 2008-06-30
SISEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-06-30 · resigned 2016-01-29
ACKERMANN, Hans Gert, Herr→
Resigneddirector · ~102y · resigned 1994-05-19
ACKERMANN, Werner, Herr→
Resigneddirector · ~111y · resigned 1994-05-19
BLASS, Karl Wilhelm→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1994-05-10 · resigned 2001-03-31
BURNINGHAM, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2001-12-10 · resigned 2005-06-30
CARPENTER, Howard Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2010-08-02 · resigned 2013-06-01
DAYAN, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2001-05-02 · resigned 2005-03-31
DELVE, Martin Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2003-07-31 · resigned 2004-06-29
DRAKESMITH, Nicholas Timon→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2005-06-30
ERKILIC, Mehmet→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2016-11-08 · resigned 2018-09-30
FRASER, Grant William→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2015-02-03 · resigned 2016-10-07
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 14/03/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited | A credit agreement | 1 property | 19/02/1993 | 18/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Industriekredit Bank Ag Deutsche Industrie Bank | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/12/1989 | 22/07/1997 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Letter of charge | 1 property | 05/02/1985 | 08/07/1993 |
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Recent filings (215 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2025-02-12
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2024-11-12
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2023-10-31
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-10-04
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2023-10-04
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2023-10-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-10-04
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2023-05-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-02-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-07-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-04-01