ALUMINIUM AND GLASS FACADES LIMITED
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
Opportunity 82/100 (exceptional), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 65). 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).
Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 32.1y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 32.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (78/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Strong composite across quality, acquirability, and risk. High-priority target — progress to serious diligence.
Key financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-06-30 | 2024-06-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 72 | 7700 |
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2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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- 2010-04-23➕SCOTNEY, Michelle Susan appointeddirector
- 2010-04-23➕YERRELL, Andrew Michael appointeddirector
- 2005-05-03🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hillgrove Developments Limited
- 2002-05-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited Trading as Alex Lawrie Factors
- 2001-03-08➕SCOTNEY, Michelle Susan appointedsecretary
- 2001-03-08➖YERRELL, Susan Alma resigneddirector
- 2001-03-03➖YERRELL, Susan Alma resignedsecretary
- 1998-12-01➕YERRELL, Susan Alma appointedsecretary
- 1998-12-01➖ZELTINS, Indulis resignedsecretary
- 1998-12-01➕YERRELL, Susan Alma appointeddirector
- 1996-02-21➖WILCOCK, David resignedsecretary
- 1996-02-16➕ZELTINS, Indulis appointedsecretary
- 1995-02-27➖FLETCHER, David Edward resigneddirector
- 1994-07-03➕FLETCHER, David Edward appointeddirector
- 1994-05-26🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1994-04-26➖FLETCHER, David Edward resignedsecretary
- 1994-04-26➕WILCOCK, David appointedsecretary
- 1992-07-03🏢Company incorporatedAs ALUMINIUM AND GLASS FACADES LIMITED
- 1992-07-03➕YERRELL, Michael John appointeddirector
- 1992-07-03➕FLETCHER, David Edward appointedsecretary
- 1992-07-03➕PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1992-07-03➖PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1992-07-03➕PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1992-07-03➖PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 34 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 34 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 34 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
cleanShareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Michael John Yerrell Individual · British · DOB 05/1961 · age 65 | 50–75% | 50–75% | board controlsig. influence50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control · significant influence · trust interest · firm interest | 30/06/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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8 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Officers (4 active · 8 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Hillgrove Developments Hillgrove Developments Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 03/05/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited Trading as Alex Lawrie Factors | All assets debenture | 1 property | 24/05/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 26/05/1994 | — |