ACCURA ENGINEERING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01442283 · ltd · incorporated 1979-08-07
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
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Machining
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 32990Other manufacturing n.e.c.
- 71129Other engineering activities
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 12 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
14 live charges · 12 lenders · oldest 40.6y
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 40.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 12 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
14 charges (14/14 with lender, 14/14 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (4 active, 31 linked, 27 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
220 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (96 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-06🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited
- 2026-02-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-28🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2025-10-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-22🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-10-22🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-10-20🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
- 2025-03-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-11-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-28➕HALLETT-JONES, Sophia Eleanor appointeddirector
- 2022-10-17➖HILL, Nicola Jayne resigneddirector
- 2022-10-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-08➖RICHARDS, Michael William resigneddirector
- 2022-04-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-05-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-05-19➕ELDRIDGE, Richard Philip appointeddirector
- 2021-05-19➕HILL, Nicola Jayne appointeddirector
- 2021-04-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-08📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2020-09-08🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2020-09-03🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Igf Business Credit Limited
- 2018-07-25➕ELDRIDGE, Richard Philip appointedsecretary
- 2018-07-25➕WRIGHT, Craig Richard appointeddirector
- 2018-07-25➖MADDISON, Stuart David resigneddirector
- 2018-07-25🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Wright Industries Limited
- 2018-02-08➖WILLIAMS, David John resigneddirector
- 2018-02-05➕MADDISON, Stuart David appointeddirector
- 2017-12-31➖WALKER, Heath Lee resigneddirector
- 2017-06-30➖BARR, Francis Alexander resigneddirector
- 2017-06-30➖JOSS, William Alexander resigneddirector
- 2017-06-30➕WALKER, Heath Lee appointeddirector
- 2017-04-21➖FRASER, Wayne Francis resigneddirector
- 2016-09-23➕FRASER, Wayne Francis appointeddirector
- 2015-04-13➖RUGEN, Robert John resigneddirector
- 2015-04-11➕BARR, Francis Alexander appointeddirector
- 2015-02-23➖SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-01-21➕RUGEN, Robert John appointeddirector
- 2014-11-28➕WILLIAMS, David John appointeddirector
- 2014-06-30➖RALPH, Daniel Oliver resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 96 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 · 1 low4 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-03-06: A registered charge; 2025-10-22: A registered charge; 2025-10-22: A registered charge
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Connexion Precision Finance Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Connexion Precision Finance Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ACCURA ENGINEERING LIMITED
This company · 01442283
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connexion Precision Finance Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/07/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Accura Finance Ltdceased 25/07/2018· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1979-08-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC25620 — Machining
Registered office
1 Stringes Close
Willenhall
WV13 1NS
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-26
Last: 2026-03-12
Officers (4 active · 27 resigned)
ELDRIDGE, Richard Philip→
Activesecretary · appointed 2018-07-25
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ELDRIDGE, Richard Philip→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2021-05-19
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HALLETT-JONES, Sophia Eleanor→
Activedirector · ~37y · appointed 2022-11-28
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WRIGHT, Craig Richard→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-07-25
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RICHARDS, William→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-03-26
URQUHART, Graham Kenneth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-03-26 · resigned 2008-08-15
SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-12-16 · resigned 2015-02-23
ANDREWS, Peter Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2005-12-07 · resigned 2008-08-15
ARMSTRONG, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2008-09-18 · resigned 2009-02-05
BARR, Francis Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2015-04-11 · resigned 2017-06-30
DAVIES, Robert Selwyn→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2007-03-26 · resigned 2008-01-11
FRASER, Wayne Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2016-09-23 · resigned 2017-04-21
GOULDINGAY, David Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1998-11-11 · resigned 2008-08-15
HILL, Nicola Jayne→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2021-05-19 · resigned 2022-10-17
HILL, Stephen Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1997-03-26 · resigned 2002-10-29
JOSS, William Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2014-06-25 · resigned 2017-06-30
LUCKETT, Nigel Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1997-04-11 · resigned 2001-10-31
MADDISON, Stuart David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2018-02-05 · resigned 2018-07-25
NORRIS, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2002-04-04 · resigned 2002-10-25
RALPH, Daniel Oliver→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2009-02-05 · resigned 2014-06-30
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Mortgages & charges
14
Total charges
5
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:14 of 14 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/10/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/10/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) Limited | A registered charge | — | 20/10/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Igf Business Credit Igf Business Credit Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/09/2020 | 28/10/2025 | |
| outstanding | Wright Industries Wright Industries Limited | A registered charge | — | 25/07/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/01/2014 | 08/09/2020 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 15/08/2008 | 08/09/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/03/1997 | 03/10/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 26/03/1997 | 03/10/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/05/1990 | 02/04/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Development | Mortgage | 1 property | 04/05/1990 | 02/04/1997 | |
| satisfied | Nellford Nellford Limited | Debenture | 2 properties | 27/02/1986 | 29/12/1988 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 03/10/1985 | 02/04/1997 |
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Recent filings (220 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-13
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-02-26
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-10-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-03-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-29
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-03-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-11-29