ACM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03288773 · ltd · incorporated 1996-12-06
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 39000
Sector: Water supply & waste
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 58). 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

75 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 29.4y

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 29.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
75 charges (75/75 with lender, 75/75 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (3 active, 16 linked, 10 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
306 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
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
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
4
filings
  • • 2 accounts
  • • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (201 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-12-15
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-12-15
    📄
    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  3. 2025-12-15
    📄
    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  4. 2025-12-15
    📄
    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  5. 2025-10-03
    📄
    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  6. 2025-10-03
    📄
    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  7. 2025-05-12
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2025-05-12
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  9. 2025-05-12
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2025-05-01
    ➕
    VINCENT, Philip James appointed
    director
  11. 2025-05-01
    ➖
    SULLIVAN, John Terence resigned
    secretary
  12. 2025-05-01
    ➖
    SULLIVAN, John Terence resigned
    director
  13. 2024-10-22
    📄
    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  14. 2024-10-22
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  15. 2024-10-22
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  16. 2024-10-22
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  17. 2024-10-18
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  18. 2024-10-18
    📄
    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  19. 2024-10-18
    📄
    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  20. 2024-10-18
    📄
    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  21. 2023-10-20
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2023-06-26
    📄
    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  23. 2023-02-24
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  24. 2023-02-21
    ➕
    WAKELEY, Guy Richard appointed
    director
  25. 2022-11-18
    📄
    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  26. 2022-11-09
    🔒
    Charge registered #75
    Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
  27. 2022-08-12
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  28. 2022-07-28
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #74
  29. 2021-07-15
    🔒
    Charge registered #74
    Lender: Macquarie Euro Limited
  30. 2020-02-12
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #70
  31. 2020-02-11
    ➕
    COX, Paul Anthony appointed
    director
  32. 2020-02-11
    ➕
    SULLIVAN, John Terence appointed
    secretary
  33. 2020-02-11
    ➖
    WAY, Travis Damien resigned
    secretary
  34. 2020-02-11
    ➖
    BOLTON, Barry John Thomas resigned
    director
  35. 2020-02-11
    ➖
    JACOBS, Andrew Jonathan Peter resigned
    director
  36. 2020-02-11
    ➕
    SULLIVAN, John Terence appointed
    director
  37. 2020-02-11
    ➖
    WAY, Travis Damien resigned
    director
  38. 2019-11-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #73
  39. 2019-11-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #72
  40. 2019-11-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #71
  41. 2019-11-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #69
  42. 2019-11-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #68
  43. 2014-09-26
    ➖
    KINLOCH, Henry, Dr resigned
    director
  44. 2009-11-02
    🔒
    Charge registered #73
    Lender: Asset Finance and Management Limited
  45. 2009-11-02
    🔒
    Charge registered #72
    Lender: Asset Finance and Management Limited (Assignee)
  46. 2009-11-01
    ➕
    KINLOCH, Henry, Dr appointed
    director
  47. 2009-03-31
    ➖
    ROSSER, Michael John resigned
    director
  48. 2009-01-26
    🔒
    Charge registered #71
    Lender: Ing Lease (UK) LTD
  49. 2007-07-31
    ➖
    LORD, Douglas resigned
    director
  50. 2007-07-20
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #67
Showing most recent 50 of 201 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

40/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.

Red flags

1 high · 1 med ·
1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2024-10-22: legacy

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

Reconomy (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Reconomy (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
⬇
ACM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED
This company · 03288773

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
Reconomy (Uk) Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control30/09/2025
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Acm Eco Holdings Limitedceased 30/09/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
  • Mr Andrew Jonathan Peter Jacobsceased 22/05/2017· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control · firm interest
  • Mr Barry John Thomas Boltonceased 22/05/2017· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control · firm interest
  • Mr Travis Damien Wayceased 22/05/2017· significant influence

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
Incorporated1996-12-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC39000 — SIC 39000

Registered office

Kelsall House Stafford Court
Stafford Park 1
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 3BD
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-22
Last: 2025-07-08

Officers (3 active · 13 resigned)

COX, Paul Anthony→
director · ~58y · appointed 2020-02-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
VINCENT, Philip James→
director · ~57y · appointed 2025-05-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
WAKELEY, Guy Richard→
director · ~56y · appointed 2023-02-21
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BOLTON, Barry John Thomas→
secretary · appointed 1997-01-06 · resigned 2000-08-03
Resigned
BOOTH, Sharron→
secretary · appointed 2000-08-03 · resigned 2004-01-02
Resigned
SULLIVAN, John Terence→
secretary · appointed 2020-02-11 · resigned 2025-05-01
Resigned
WAY, Travis Damien→
secretary · appointed 2004-01-01 · resigned 2020-02-11
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-12-06 · resigned 1997-01-06
Resigned
BOLTON, Barry John Thomas→
director · ~59y · appointed 1997-01-06 · resigned 2020-02-11
Resigned
JACOBS, Andrew Jonathan Peter→
director · ~59y · appointed 1997-01-06 · resigned 2020-02-11
Resigned
KINLOCH, Henry, Dr→
director · ~89y · appointed 2009-11-01 · resigned 2014-09-26
Resigned
LORD, Douglas→
director · ~72y · appointed 2004-12-01 · resigned 2007-07-31
Resigned
ROSSER, Michael John→
director · ~83y · appointed 2004-12-01 · resigned 2009-03-31
Resigned
SULLIVAN, John Terence→
director · ~61y · appointed 2020-02-11 · resigned 2025-05-01
Resigned
WAY, Travis Damien→
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Mortgages & charges

75
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:75 of 75 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Kroll Trustee Services
Kroll Trustee Services Limited
A registered charge1 property09/11/2022—
satisfied
Macquarie Euro
Macquarie Euro Limited
A registered charge1 property15/07/202128/07/2022
satisfied
Asset Finance and Management
Asset Finance and Management Limited
Certificate of assignment1 property02/11/200919/11/2019
satisfied
Asset Finance and Management (Assignee)
Asset Finance and Management Limited (Assignee)
A master assignment deed1 property02/11/200919/11/2019
satisfied
Ing Lease (UK)
Ing Lease (UK) LTD
Long term licence to sub-let1 property26/01/200919/11/2019
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property05/06/200712/02/2020
satisfied
Universal Leasing
Universal Leasing Limited
Certificate of assignment1 property10/11/200519/11/2019
satisfied
Universal Leasing
Universal Leasing Limited
Master assignment1 property10/11/200519/11/2019
satisfied
Associates Commercial Corporation
Associates Commercial Corporation Limited
Debenture1 property26/01/200120/07/2007
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property11/04/200019/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property16/03/200019/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property16/03/200019/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property13/01/200024/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property13/01/200024/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property29/11/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property10/11/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property09/11/199919/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property02/11/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property19/10/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property14/10/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property14/10/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property15/09/199919/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property15/09/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property15/09/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property18/08/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property11/08/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property20/07/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property08/07/199919/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property08/07/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property08/07/199919/08/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property01/06/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property01/06/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property29/04/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property04/03/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule3 properties08/02/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property19/01/199924/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property20/11/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule2 properties20/11/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property20/11/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property07/10/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property22/09/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule2 properties21/09/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property21/09/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property17/08/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property04/08/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property15/07/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property11/06/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property04/06/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property11/05/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property10/03/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property05/03/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property08/02/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property22/01/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property22/01/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property19/01/199824/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property07/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
An assignment schedule1 property06/11/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property31/10/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property13/05/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property09/05/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property09/05/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule2 properties02/05/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property12/03/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Assignment schedule1 property23/01/199724/07/2004
satisfied
De Lage Landen Leasing
De Lage Landen Leasing Limited
Debenture1 property14/01/199719/08/2004
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Recent filings (306 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-15
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-15
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-15
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-15
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-10-03
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-12
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-05-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-12
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-10-22
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-10-22
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-10-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-10-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-10-18