AQ LOGISTICS LIMITED

💤Zombieactive
02737122 · ltd · incorporated 1992-08-04
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
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Net worth
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Opportunity
73/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Freight transport by road
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 73/100 (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. 3 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

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 32.6y

15/100
under pressure

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 32.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (56/100)

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
9 officers (1 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
96 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
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 (38 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-11-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-10-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2023-09-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2022-11-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2021-10-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2020-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2019-09-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2019-08-15
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2019-08-15
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  10. 2019-08-14
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    DALE, Allan Christopher resigned
    secretary
  11. 2019-08-14
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    DALE, Allan Christopher resigned
    director
  12. 2018-10-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2017-09-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2016-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2015-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  16. 2015-08-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2015-01-15
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    certificate-change-of-name-company
    change-of-name · CERTNM
  18. 2014-07-01
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    Charge satisfied #2
  19. 2014-07-01
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    Charge satisfied #1
  20. 2014-06-28
    ➕
    MACAULAY, Robert appointed
    director
  21. 2014-06-28
    ➕
    DALE, Allan Christopher appointed
    secretary
  22. 2014-06-28
    ➖
    HOUSEMAN, Angela Joy resigned
    secretary
  23. 2014-06-28
    ➖
    HOUSEMAN, Angela Joy resigned
    director
  24. 2014-06-28
    ➖
    HOUSEMAN, Kenneth William resigned
    director
  25. 2014-06-28
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: E. Houseman & Son Limited
  26. 2013-06-26
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    DALE, Allan Christopher appointed
    director
  27. 2003-02-09
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    HOUSEMAN, Ernest resigned
    director
  28. 1998-10-14
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: E Houseman & Son Limited
  29. 1996-08-14
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    HOUSEMAN, Angela Joy appointed
    director
  30. 1993-12-08
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  31. 1993-08-04
    ➖
    YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  32. 1992-08-14
    ➕
    HOUSEMAN, Angela Joy appointed
    secretary
  33. 1992-08-14
    ➖
    YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  34. 1992-08-14
    ➕
    HOUSEMAN, Ernest appointed
    director
  35. 1992-08-14
    ➕
    HOUSEMAN, Kenneth William appointed
    director
  36. 1992-08-04
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    Company incorporated
    As AQ LOGISTICS LIMITED
  37. 1992-08-04
    ➕
    YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  38. 1992-08-04
    ➕
    YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

75/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on 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 12 years.
  • 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

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Dm2014 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Dm2014 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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AQ LOGISTICS LIMITED
This company · 02737122

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Dm2014 Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1992-08-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC49410 — Freight transport by road

Registered office

Leigh House
28-32 St Pauls Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2JT

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-18
Last: 2025-08-04

Officers (1 active · 8 resigned)

MACAULAY, Robert→
director · ~50y · appointed 2014-06-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DALE, Allan Christopher→
secretary · appointed 2014-06-28 · resigned 2019-08-14
Resigned
HOUSEMAN, Angela Joy→
secretary · appointed 1992-08-14 · resigned 2014-06-28
Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-08-04 · resigned 1992-08-14
Resigned
DALE, Allan Christopher→
director · ~58y · appointed 2013-06-26 · resigned 2019-08-14
Resigned
HOUSEMAN, Angela Joy→
director · ~72y · appointed 1996-08-14 · resigned 2014-06-28
Resigned
HOUSEMAN, Ernest→
director · ~114y · appointed 1992-08-14 · resigned 2003-02-09
Resigned
HOUSEMAN, Kenneth William→
director · ~77y · appointed 1992-08-14 · resigned 2014-06-28
Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-08-04 · resigned 1993-08-04
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
E. Houseman & Son
E. Houseman & Son Limited
A registered charge—28/06/2014—
satisfied
E Houseman & Son
E Houseman & Son Limited
Fixed and floating charge1 property14/10/199801/07/2014
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Fixed and floating charge2 properties08/12/199301/07/2014
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Recent filings (96 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-11-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-18
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confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2020-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-08-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2019-09-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-08-15
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2019-08-15