ABL ENERGY & MARINE CONSULTANTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01415347 · ltd · incorporated 1979-02-16
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 58). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 28.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
33 officers (3 active, 33 linked, 31 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
197 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
70
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
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (88 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-01-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-02✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2024-01-15📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-01-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2024-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2024-01-09🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2023-11-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-04-28📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-02-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-02-15➖WELLS, John David Peter resigneddirector
- 2023-02-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-02-14➕BROWELL, Ewan Harrison appointeddirector
- 2022-11-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-29📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-07-07📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-05-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-12-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-14➕TZUCKER, Shai appointeddirector
- 2021-10-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-27➖BRITAIN, Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2021-10-26➕WELLS, John David Peter appointeddirector
- 2021-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-01-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Nordea Bank Abp, Filal I Norge
- 2021-01-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Nordea Bank Abp, Filal I Norge
- 2019-06-07➕CUMMINS, Ian appointeddirector
- 2019-06-07➖RUTLER, Jerome Clifford resigneddirector
- 2018-01-29➖PARAMESH, Rohan Charles resigneddirector
- 2018-01-29➕RUTLER, Jerome Clifford appointeddirector
- 2016-01-22➖BAGGALEY, Peter Duncan resigneddirector
- 2016-01-22➖CHELL, Nicholas Edward resigneddirector
- 2016-01-22➖HALL, Paul Derek resigneddirector
- 2016-01-22➖MANGRIOTIS, Paraskevas resigneddirector
- 2016-01-22➕PARAMESH, Rohan Charles appointeddirector
- 2016-01-22➖ROSSITER, Mark Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-07-31➖VAN DER MERWE, Cynthia resignedsecretary
- 2015-07-31➖VAN DER MERWE, Cynthia resigneddirector
- 2015-07-27➕BRITAIN, Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2014-05-31➖FRAMPTON, Michael Barry, Captain resigneddirector
- 2014-01-01➕VAN DER MERWE, Cynthia appointedsecretary
- 2013-12-31➖BHARMAL, Farid Yusufali resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-31🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2012-08-01➕HALL, Paul Derek appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 88 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 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- 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 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Name changed recently
mediumName changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2024-09-02: certificate-change-of-name-company
Group structure
London Offshore Consultants (Holdings) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
London Offshore Consultants (Holdings) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ABL ENERGY & MARINE CONSULTANTS LIMITED
This company · 01415347
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London Offshore Consultants (Holdings) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Abl Group Asaceased 09/04/2026· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Professional services · EC postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABELO LEASING 1 UK LIMITED→ 17057093 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ABENI SOLUTIONS LTD→ 13420703 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| ABERMAY LTD→ 13295922 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| ABHURA ACCOUNTING LTD→ 15696695 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ABHYAS LTD→ 17062464 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ABID RUSSELL TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY LTD→ 15804838 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ABIDE ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED→ 11588604 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| ABION IP LIMITED→ 14806671 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| ABLE GREY LIMITED→ 08793031 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| ABLEDALE MANPOWER LTD→ 14496635 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| ABM LOGIC LTD→ 15607754 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABM PARTNERS LTD→ 15612120 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1979-02-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC71122 — Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Registered office
1st Floor, The Northern & Shell Building
10 Lower Thames Street
London
EC3R 6EN
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-15
Last: 2025-11-01
Officers (3 active · 30 resigned)
BROWELL, Ewan Harrison→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2023-02-14
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CUMMINS, Ian→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2019-06-07
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TZUCKER, Shai→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2021-12-14
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BHARMAL, Farid Yusufali→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2013-12-31
VAN DER MERWE, Cynthia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-01-01 · resigned 2015-07-31
BAGGALEY, Peter Duncan→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2005-05-01 · resigned 2016-01-22
BHARMAL, Farid Yusufali→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2010-04-30
BRITAIN, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-07-27 · resigned 2021-10-27
BUTT, Nadim→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-05-01 · resigned 2012-07-31
CHELL, Nicholas Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2016-01-22
FRAMPTON, Michael Barry, Captain→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2010-01-01 · resigned 2014-05-31
GREGORY, Richard Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 1996-06-07
HALL, Paul Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2012-08-01 · resigned 2016-01-22
HARRISON, Alexander Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2005-05-01 · resigned 2005-12-31
HASLAM, Nicholas Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2007-07-31
HOLLOWAY, Peter Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2002-06-05 · resigned 2011-12-31
JONES, John Mervyn→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1998-11-01
KELLY, Dennis→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2002-01-01 · resigned 2005-03-17
MANGRIOTIS, Paraskevas→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2010-01-01 · resigned 2016-01-22
MARTIN, Richard Stewart Whittle→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1998-11-01
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/01/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Nordea Bank Abp, Filal I Norge | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/01/2021 | 11/01/2024 | |
| satisfied | Nordea Bank Abp, Filal I Norge | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/01/2021 | 11/01/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2013 | 18/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 14/12/2004 | 18/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 09/02/1998 | 18/12/2004 |
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Recent filings (197 total)
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-04-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-01-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-01
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2024-09-02
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-01-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-01-11
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-01-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-11-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-12
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-10-12
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-04-28