ADVANCED ELECTRONICS LIMITED
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. 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 (50/100).
Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 25.8y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Corporate timeline (96 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-03➕YOUNG, Susan appointeddirector
- 2025-08-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-01➕GALVAO, Davi Fontes Mendes appointeddirector
- 2025-06-30➖WATSON, Danielle Louise resigneddirector
- 2025-01-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-13➖COTTAM, Michael James resigneddirector
- 2024-12-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-03➕SMITH, Nicola Frances appointeddirector
- 2023-11-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-10-02➕NEWBURY, John Daniel appointeddirector
- 2023-10-01➖BARTLETT, Faye Christina resigneddirector
- 2023-08-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-31➕TELESCA, Antonio appointeddirector
- 2023-04-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-03-31➖HILL, Paula resigneddirector
- 2022-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-30➖BROWITT, Peter Craig resigneddirector
- 2022-10-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-10-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-26➕WATSON, Danielle Louise appointeddirector
- 2022-09-25➖MOODY, Benjamin Charles resigneddirector
- 2022-08-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-01➕COTTAM, Michael James appointeddirector
- 2022-04-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-04-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-04-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-03-31➖CRAIG, Gary resigneddirector
- 2022-02-14➕LAWSON, Sarah appointeddirector
- 2022-01-01➕HILL, Paula appointeddirector
- 2021-08-16➕BARTLETT, Faye Christina appointeddirector
- 2021-04-01➕LOMBARD, Charles appointeddirector
- 2021-04-01➖BROWN, Steven Malcolm resigneddirector
- 2021-03-11➖LEISERACH, Joseph Saul resigneddirector
- 2020-11-19🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2020-10-01➖BELL, Peter resigneddirector
- 2020-04-01➕CRAIG, Gary appointeddirector
- 2020-02-01➕MOODY, Benjamin Charles appointeddirector
- 2019-10-25➖WIDDAS, Christopher John resignedsecretary
- 2019-10-25➖WIDDAS, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2019-08-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-08-22🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-06-28➖BOWLES, Aston resigneddirector
- 2019-06-01➕LEISERACH, Joseph Saul appointeddirector
Owner dependency
Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
1 med ·Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Halma Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Halma Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Raymond Hopeceased 31/10/2018· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Kalyani Tina Tanna-White | Rent deposit | 1 property | 11/08/2010 | 19/11/2020 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/10/2005 | 23/08/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 18/12/2002 | 22/08/2019 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 16/08/2000 | 29/01/2005 |