AQUAJOY BATHLIFTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04366923 · ltd · incorporated 2002-02-05
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
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 (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 23.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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.
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
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 9 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
102 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
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
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2025-01-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-02➖CUDDEN, Claire, Mrs. resigneddirector
- 2024-05-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-16📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2023-03-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-10-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-10-01➕ADAMS, Simon Charles Rouen appointeddirector
- 2020-09-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-08-31➖HAUGHEY, James Robert resigneddirector
- 2020-08-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-12-20📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-09-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-09-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-02-28➖WAINE, Michael, Mr. resignedsecretary
- 2019-02-28➕HAUGHEY, James Robert appointeddirector
- 2019-02-28➖WAINE, Michael Thomas resigneddirector
- 2019-02-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-08-01➖MALONE, Hugh Anthony, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2017-07-24➖HOEKSEMA, Jeffrey Paul, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2011-09-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Burdale Financial Limited
- 2011-08-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2011-08-10➕MCGLEENAN, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2011-08-10➖ROBERT, Kane resignedsecretary
- 2011-08-10➕WAINE, Michael, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2011-08-10➕HOEKSEMA, Jeffrey Paul, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2011-08-10➖KANE, Robert resigneddirector
- 2011-08-10➕WAINE, Michael Thomas appointeddirector
- 2011-07-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-09-08🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2004-02-04➖KANE, Lyndsay resignedsecretary
- 2004-02-04➕ROBERT, Kane appointedsecretary
- 2004-02-04➕CUDDEN, Claire, Mrs. appointeddirector
- 2004-02-04➕MALONE, Hugh Anthony, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2002-10-03🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2002-03-04➕KANE, Lyndsay appointedsecretary
- 2002-03-04➖DICKINSON DEES resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-03-04➖CARE, Timothy James resignednominee-director
- 2002-03-04➕KANE, Robert appointeddirector
- 2002-02-05🏢Company incorporatedAs AQUAJOY BATHLIFTS LIMITED
- 2002-02-05➕DICKINSON DEES appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-02-05➕CARE, Timothy James appointednominee-director
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AQUAJOY BATHLIFTS LIMITED
This company · 04366923
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/01/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-02-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade
Registered office
C/O Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Sidhil Business Park
Holmfield
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX2 9TN
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-27
Last: 2026-01-13
Officers (2 active · 11 resigned)
ADAMS, Simon Charles Rouen→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2020-10-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
MCGLEENAN, Richard James→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-08-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
KANE, Lyndsay→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-03-04 · resigned 2004-02-04
ROBERT, Kane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-02-04 · resigned 2011-08-10
WAINE, Michael, Mr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-08-10 · resigned 2019-02-28
DICKINSON DEES→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-02-05 · resigned 2002-03-04
CARE, Timothy James→
Resignednominee-director · ~65y · appointed 2002-02-05 · resigned 2002-03-04
CUDDEN, Claire, Mrs.→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2004-02-04 · resigned 2024-05-02
HAUGHEY, James Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2019-02-28 · resigned 2020-08-31
HOEKSEMA, Jeffrey Paul, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-08-10 · resigned 2017-07-24
KANE, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2002-03-04 · resigned 2011-08-10
MALONE, Hugh Anthony, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-02-04 · resigned 2018-08-01
WAINE, Michael Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2011-08-10 · resigned 2019-02-28
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Burdale Financial Burdale Financial Limited | A supplemental debenture | 1 property | 01/09/2011 | 16/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/09/2006 | 19/08/2011 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/10/2002 | 08/07/2011 |
Recent filings (102 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2026-01-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-10-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-01-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-01-18
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2024-01-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-03-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-07-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-08-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-03-08