ALEC SHARPLES FARM SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORT LIMITED

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02150203 · ltd · incorporated 1987-07-24
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
year to Sept 2025
Net worth
£295.6k
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 52243
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).

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Refinance opportunity

6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 36.8y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 36.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (79/100)

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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (2 active, 9 linked, 4 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
118 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
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Signals from accounts

Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102
Positive net assets
Net assets £295,603
Cash YoY
+10374%
Year on year

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
£20k
↑ 10374% YoY
Net Worth
£296k
↑ 17% YoY
Current Assets
£149k
↑ 15% YoY
Current Liabilities
—
£0£59k£118k£177k£236k£296kSept 2024Sept 2025

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102
Metric2025-09-302024-09-30
Total assets£335.6k£252.8k
Current assets£149.3k£130.2k
Cash£19.7k£188
Debtors£126.4k£126.8k
Net assets£295.6k£252.8k

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

🔒Filing-note intelligence

1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.

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Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (38 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-06-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-06-11
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  3. 2024-05-20
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    accounts · AA
  4. 2024-03-11
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    address · AD01
  5. 2023-03-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2022-06-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2021-06-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2020-05-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2019-07-15
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    accounts · AA
  10. 2019-07-15
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  11. 2018-11-22
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  12. 2018-06-07
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    accounts · AA
  13. 2018-02-17
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    gazette · DISS40
  14. 2018-02-13
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    gazette · GAZ1
  15. 2017-06-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2015-03-16
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: The Santhouse Pensioneer Trustee Company Limited
  17. 2014-03-25
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Xl Business Finance LTD
  18. 2014-03-17
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Alg Finance LTD
  19. 2013-09-18
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Bibby Financial Services Limited (As Security Trustee)
  20. 2012-01-13
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    Charge satisfied #2
  21. 2012-01-13
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    Charge satisfied #1
  22. 2011-02-01
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    SHARPLES, Alec appointed
    secretary
  23. 2011-02-01
    ➖
    SHARPLES, Bianca resigned
    secretary
  24. 2011-02-01
    ➖
    SHARPLES, Sarah Jane resigned
    director
  25. 2010-02-01
    ➕
    SHARPLES, Bianca Jade appointed
    director
  26. 2007-04-05
    ➖
    SHARPLES, Alec Lee resigned
    director
  27. 2007-04-05
    ➕
    SHARPLES, Sarah Jane appointed
    director
  28. 2005-10-01
    ➖
    SHARPLES, Alec Lee resigned
    secretary
  29. 2005-10-01
    ➖
    SHARPLES (SNR), Alec resigned
    director
  30. 2005-08-01
    ➕
    SHARPLES, Bianca appointed
    secretary
  31. 2004-07-31
    ➕
    SHARPLES, Alec Lee appointed
    secretary
  32. 2004-07-31
    ➖
    SHARPLES, Beverly resigned
    secretary
  33. 2004-07-31
    ➖
    SHARPLES, Beverly resigned
    director
  34. 2000-01-01
    ➕
    SHARPLES, Beverly appointed
    director
  35. 1992-10-15
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Yorkshire Bank PLC
  36. 1991-12-31
    ➕
    SHARPLES, Alec Lee appointed
    director
  37. 1989-09-11
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Yorkshire Bank PLC
  38. 1987-07-24
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    Company incorporated
    As ALEC SHARPLES FARM SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORT LIMITED

Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "SHARPLES" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

68/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 39 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

clean
No red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Miss Bianca Jade Sharples
Individual · British · DOB 12/1986 · age 40
—75–100%75-100% voting22/11/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1987-07-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52243 — SIC 52243

Registered office

Unit 1 Sandywood Depot Lumns Lane
Swinton
Manchester
M27 8LH
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-20
Last: 2025-12-06

Officers (2 active · 7 resigned)

SHARPLES, Alec→
secretary · appointed 2011-02-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SHARPLES, Bianca Jade→
director · ~40y · appointed 2010-02-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SHARPLES, Alec Lee→
secretary · appointed 2004-07-31 · resigned 2005-10-01
Resigned
SHARPLES, Beverly→
secretary · resigned 2004-07-31
Resigned
SHARPLES, Bianca→
secretary · appointed 2005-08-01 · resigned 2011-02-01
Resigned
SHARPLES, Alec Lee→
director · ~51y · appointed 1991-12-31 · resigned 2007-04-05
Resigned
SHARPLES, Beverly→
director · appointed 2000-01-01 · resigned 2004-07-31
Resigned
SHARPLES, Sarah Jane→
director · ~53y · appointed 2007-04-05 · resigned 2011-02-01
Resigned
SHARPLES (SNR), Alec→
director · ~72y · resigned 2005-10-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
4
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
The Santhouse Pensioneer Trustee Company / Chloe Sharples / Bianca Sharples / Sarah Sharples
The Santhouse Pensioneer Trustee Company Limited / Chloe Sharples / Bianca Sharples / Sarah Sharples
A registered charge1 property16/03/2015—
outstanding
Xl Business Finance
Xl Business Finance LTD
A registered charge—25/03/2014—
outstanding
Alg Finance
Alg Finance LTD
A registered charge1 property17/03/2014—
outstanding
Bibby Financial Services
Bibby Financial Services Limited (As Security Trustee)
A registered charge1 property18/09/2013—
satisfied
Virgin Money
Yorkshire Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property15/10/199213/01/2012
satisfied
Virgin Money
Yorkshire Bank PLC
Debenture1 property11/09/198913/01/2012
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Recent filings (118 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-06-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-06-11
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-20
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-03-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-06-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-06-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2020-05-26