BONFIGLIOLI U.K. LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01582759 · ltd · incorporated 1981-08-27
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 28990
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 26.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 12 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
131 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
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
3
filings
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-08📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-04-08📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-05➕CESARI, Marco appointeddirector
- 2025-03-05➕PATERLINI, Fabrizio appointeddirector
- 2025-03-05➕UCELLI DI NEMI, Manfredi Carlo appointeddirector
- 2025-03-05➖BONFIGLIOLI, Sonia resigneddirector
- 2024-07-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-03➖CARBONI, Fausto resigneddirector
- 2024-06-30➖ADAIR, John James resigneddirector
- 2024-05-14➕BOVIS, Loui Frank appointeddirector
- 2024-05-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-04-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-08📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-03-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-07-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-11📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-04-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-31➖MCCANN, Michael resigneddirector
- 2017-12-04➕CARBONI, Fausto appointeddirector
- 2016-12-21➖PACETTI, Tiziano resignedsecretary
- 2010-10-21🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2010-07-06➖BONFIGLIOLI, Clementino resigneddirector
- 2010-07-06➕BONFIGLIOLI, Sonia appointeddirector
- 2009-12-30🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Fortis Commercial Finance Limited
- 2009-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2005-10-01➕ADAIR, John James appointeddirector
- 2005-07-01➖CARBONI, Fausto resigneddirector
- 2005-07-01➕MCCANN, Michael appointeddirector
- 2005-07-01➖TONNICCHI, Sandro resigneddirector
- 2004-01-27🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited
- 2003-09-01➖ADAIR, John James resignedsecretary
- 2003-09-01➕PACETTI, Tiziano appointedsecretary
- 2003-09-01➖ADAIR, John James resigneddirector
- 2003-09-01➕CARBONI, Fausto appointeddirector
- 2003-09-01➕TONNICCHI, Sandro appointeddirector
- 1999-10-12🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1981-08-27🏢Company incorporatedAs BONFIGLIOLI U.K. LIMITED
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
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
Bonfiglioli Swiss Sa is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Bonfiglioli Swiss Sa
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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BONFIGLIOLI U.K. LIMITED
This company · 01582759
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bonfiglioli Swiss Sa Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 30/08/2019 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Bon-Fi S.R.L.ceased 31/12/2021· 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1981-08-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC28990 — SIC 28990
Registered office
Unit 1 Calver Quay Calver Road
Winwick Quay
Warrington
WA2 8UD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-16
Last: 2026-03-02
Officers (4 active · 10 resigned)
BOVIS, Loui Frank→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-05-14
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CESARI, Marco→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2025-03-05
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PATERLINI, Fabrizio→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-03-05
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UCELLI DI NEMI, Manfredi Carlo→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2025-03-05
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ADAIR, John James→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2003-09-01
PACETTI, Tiziano→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-09-01 · resigned 2016-12-21
ADAIR, John James→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2005-10-01 · resigned 2024-06-30
ADAIR, John James→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · resigned 2003-09-01
BONFIGLIOLI, Clementino→
Resigneddirector · ~98y · resigned 2010-07-06
BONFIGLIOLI, Sonia→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2010-07-06 · resigned 2025-03-05
CARBONI, Fausto→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2017-12-04 · resigned 2024-07-03
CARBONI, Fausto→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-09-01 · resigned 2005-07-01
MCCANN, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2019-03-31
TONNICCHI, Sandro→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2003-09-01 · resigned 2005-07-01
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Fortis Commercial Finance Fortis Commercial Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 30/12/2009 | 08/03/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 27/01/2004 | 21/10/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 12/10/1999 | 15/12/2009 |
Recent filings (131 total)
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-04-08
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2026-04-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-03-31
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-07-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-07-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-16