ACORN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
Opportunity 68/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 65). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 25.2y
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredKey financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-06-30 | 2024-06-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | £233.7k | £33.2k |
| Net assets | £137.0k | £10.5k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 accounts
Corporate timeline (34 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-28🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-03-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-03-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-03-28📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2017-03-28📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2017-03-28⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2017-03-28📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-03-28📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-03-15➖DUTSON, Henry resigneddirector
- 2012-03-31➖TEMPLETON, Robert Ian resigneddirector
- 2010-11-17🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-12-04🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2002-04-22➕NORFOLK, Graham Richard appointedsecretary
- 2002-04-22➖HL SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2001-12-18➖AXON, Paul resigneddirector
- 2001-12-18➕DUTSON, Henry appointeddirector
- 2001-02-13🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2001-01-19➕HL SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2000-09-22➕AXON, Paul appointeddirector
- 2000-08-01➖HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2000-06-30➕NORFOLK, Graham Richard appointeddirector
- 2000-06-30➕TEMPLETON, Robert Ian appointeddirector
- 2000-06-30➖HALLIWELLS DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1999-08-06🏢Company incorporatedAs ACORN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
- 1999-08-06➕HALLIWELLS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1999-08-06➕HALLIWELLS DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-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.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
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.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-05-05
Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2017-03-28: legacy
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Graham Richard Norfolk Individual · British · DOB 10/1961 · age 65 | 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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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 04/12/2009 | 28/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 13/02/2001 | 17/11/2010 |