AMWELL SYSTEMS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02611422 · ltd · incorporated 1991-05-16
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Manufacture of other furniture
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. 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. 9 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
12 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 34.8y
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 34.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (4 active, 16 linked, 12 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
227 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
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
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-04-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-30🔒Charge registered #12Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2025-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-changes-to-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2025-07-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-07-18🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2025-07-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-11➖REES, Martin Gareth resigneddirector
- 2025-07-11🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Mml UK Advisor LLP (As Security Trustee)
- 2025-07-11🔒Charge registered #10Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2025-01-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-22🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2024-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2024-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2023-07-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-10-13🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Shawbrook Bank Limited
- 2021-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-04-09➕HOPKIRK, Ritchie appointeddirector
- 2016-06-08🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2016-05-09🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2016-05-04🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD
- 2016-05-03🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2011-07-21🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2011-07-21🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2011-04-19➕WALLIS, Daren Johnathan appointeddirector
- 2011-04-19🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (the Security Trustee)
- 2011-04-13➕WALLIS, Daren Johnathan appointeddirector
- 2011-04-13➖WALLIS, Daren Johnathan resigneddirector
- 2009-02-27➕SHERRY, Jonathan Steven appointedsecretary
- 2009-02-27➖SHEPHERD, Amanda Louise resignedsecretary
- 2009-02-27➖SHEPHERD, Amanda Louise resigneddirector
- 2007-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-03-23🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2007-02-26➕SHEPHERD, Amanda Louise appointedsecretary
- 2007-02-26➖SHERRY, Jonathan Steven resignedsecretary
- 2007-02-26➕SHEPHERD, Amanda Louise appointeddirector
- 2006-11-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-11-01➕SHERRY, Jonathan Steven appointeddirector
- 2006-11-01➖RICE, Peter resignedsecretary
- 2006-11-01➕SHERRY, Jonathan Steven appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 62 events
Owner dependency
68/100
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 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 35 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
2 med ·3 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-03-30: A registered charge; 2025-07-11: A registered charge; 2025-07-11: 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.
Group structure
Rsbp Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Rsbp Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AMWELL SYSTEMS LIMITED
This company · 02611422
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rsbp Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 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
Incorporated1991-05-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC31090 — Manufacture of other furniture
Registered office
Newstead Industrial Estate
Alderflat Drive
Trentham
Staffordhsire
ST4 8HX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-03
Last: 2025-08-20
Officers (4 active · 12 resigned)
SHERRY, Jonathan Steven→
Activesecretary · appointed 2009-02-27
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HOPKIRK, Ritchie→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2020-04-09
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SHERRY, Jonathan Steven→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-11-01
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WALLIS, Daren Johnathan→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2011-04-19
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RICE, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2006-11-01
SHEPHERD, Amanda Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-02-26 · resigned 2009-02-27
SHERRY, Jonathan Steven→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-11-01 · resigned 2007-02-26
COCKMAN, William Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~100y · resigned 1994-12-31
FERRETTI, Victor John→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2004-01-29 · resigned 2006-11-01
MORRIS, Michael David→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 2004-03-31
PRICE, Christopher Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1995-10-31
REES, Martin Gareth→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2006-11-01 · resigned 2025-07-11
RICE, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 2006-11-01
SHEPHERD, Amanda Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2007-02-26 · resigned 2009-02-27
TATTERSALL, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 2006-11-01
WALLIS, Daren Johnathan→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2011-04-13 · resigned 2011-04-13
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 30/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Mml UK Advisor (As Security Trustee) Mml UK Advisor LLP (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 11/07/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/07/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Shawbrook Shawbrook Bank Limited | A registered charge | — | 13/10/2022 | 18/07/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/06/2016 | 29/01/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 04/05/2016 | 22/01/2025 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/05/2016 | 29/01/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (the Security Trustee) | A security deed of accession | 1 property | 19/04/2011 | 09/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/03/2007 | 21/07/2011 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Unquoted Investments Limited | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 01/11/2006 | 21/07/2011 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/11/2006 | 05/04/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 23/09/1991 | 08/11/2006 |
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Recent filings (227 total)
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-05-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-changes-to-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2025-09-02
confirmation-statement
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-20
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-07-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-14
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-01-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-01-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-01-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-28