AQUA-GLASS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01488350 · ltd · incorporated 1980-03-31
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 44.9y
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 44.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (4 active, 23 linked, 18 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
162 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
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 (72 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-11➕RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph appointeddirector
- 2024-11-11➖MASSA, Judy Anne resigneddirector
- 2024-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-05-18➕MCCORD, Laura Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-05-18➖BROWN, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2021-07-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-05➕MASSA, Judy Anne appointeddirector
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2007-02-01➕BROWN, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-02-01➖HARRISON, Robin Forster resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➖ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2004-08-12➕HARRISON, Robin Forster appointeddirector
- 2004-08-12➖SMITH, Iain Michael resigneddirector
- 2004-07-31➖MCKENNA, John resigneddirector
- 2004-03-29➕ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2004-03-29➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2003-03-27➖BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald resigneddirector
- 2001-10-26➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 1997-09-23➕BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald appointeddirector
- 1997-09-23➖BEVAN, Richard Edward resigneddirector
- 1995-08-21➕BEVAN, Richard Edward appointeddirector
- 1994-05-06➖CRUISE, Vincent Henry resigneddirector
- 1994-05-06➖MAYKELS, Allan Henry resigneddirector
- 1994-04-29➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 1994-04-29➕MCKENNA, John appointeddirector
- 1994-04-29➖TRIMBOY, Rodney Bruce resigneddirector
- 1993-09-28➖RIDGLEY, Stephen Michael resigneddirector
- 1993-04-13🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 1993-04-01➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 1993-04-01➖MARTIN, Terence John resignedsecretary
- 1993-04-01➖BROADHEAD, Michael Robinson resigneddirector
- 1993-04-01➖CASSIDY, Paul resigneddirector
- 1993-04-01➕CRUISE, Vincent Henry appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 72 events
Owner dependency
60/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 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.
Group structure
Pilkington Distribution Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pilkington Distribution Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AQUA-GLASS LIMITED
This company · 01488350
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pilkington Distribution Services Limited Corporate entity | 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
Incorporated1980-03-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
European Technical Centre Hall Lane
Lathom
Nr. Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 5UF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-05
Last: 2025-11-21
Officers (4 active · 19 resigned)
SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2008-07-01
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MCCORD, Laura Jane→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-05-18
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RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2024-11-11
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SMITH, Iain Michael→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2008-07-01
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ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-03-29 · resigned 2006-12-15
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2008-06-30
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 2004-03-29
MARTIN, Terence John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-04-01
BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1997-09-23 · resigned 2003-03-27
BEVAN, Richard Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1995-08-21 · resigned 1997-09-23
BROADHEAD, Michael Robinson→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1993-04-01
BROWN, Julie Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-02-01 · resigned 2022-05-18
CASSIDY, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1993-04-01
CRUISE, Vincent Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 1994-05-06
HARRISON, Robin Forster→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-08-12 · resigned 2007-02-01
HINCHLIFFE, Ralph Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · resigned 1993-04-01
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1994-04-29 · resigned 2008-06-30
MASSA, Judy Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-10-05 · resigned 2024-11-11
MAYKELS, Allan Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 1994-05-06
MCKENNA, John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1994-04-29 · resigned 2004-07-31
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Nhl Leasing Nhl Leasing Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 18/01/1991 | 13/04/1993 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel Commercial Finance Hill Samuel Commercial Finance Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/11/1989 | 09/04/1992 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 18/01/1988 | 11/01/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Omnibus letter of set-off | 1 property | 22/07/1987 | 11/01/1991 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 19/06/1987 | 11/01/1991 | |
| satisfied | Boston Financial Company . Boston Financial Company Limited. | Debenture | 1 property | 25/03/1987 | 09/04/1992 | |
| satisfied | Norwich General Trust Norwich General Trust Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/11/1985 | 08/12/1989 | |
| outstanding | Redlake Securities . Redlake Securities Limited. | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/09/1984 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/09/1984 | 18/11/1989 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/02/1983 | 11/01/1991 | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 19/06/1981 | — |
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Recent filings (162 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-25
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-06-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-05-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-05-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-07-04
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-01-18