A1 MOBILE LIMITED
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- 77390Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (80/100, director aged 62). 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 (73/100).
Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 23.0y
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (78/100)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.
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 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £2.91M | £3.30M |
| Current assets | £2.27M | £2.71M |
| Cash | £1.14M | £807.0k |
| Debtors | £1.13M | £1.90M |
| Net assets | £2.58M | £2.84M |
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 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (29 events)Click to expand
- 2025-06-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-13📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-03-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-10-28📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-03-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2015-01-05➖CAVE, Richard John resignedsecretary
- 2011-05-14🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2011-05-11🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2009-07-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-06-01🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2005-03-02➕CAVE, Sandra Irene Helen appointedsecretary
- 2005-03-02➖HEDGER, Robert Maxwell resignedsecretary
- 2003-07-10🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2001-02-23➕CAVE, Richard John appointeddirector
- 2001-02-23➕CAVE, Richard John appointedsecretary
- 2001-02-23➕HEDGER, Robert Maxwell appointedsecretary
- 2001-02-23➖CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-02-23➖CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2001-02-20🏢Company incorporatedAs A1 MOBILE LIMITED
- 2001-02-20➕CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-02-20➕CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 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 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 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 ·Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
The Richard Cave Holding Company (Uk) Ltd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Richard Cave Holding Company (Uk) Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 24/10/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Richard John Caveceased 24/10/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 11/05/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/06/2009 | 14/05/2011 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 10/07/2003 | 08/07/2009 |