AUTO STYLING TRUCKMAN GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04518268 · ltd · incorporated 2002-08-23
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
125 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-03📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-04-03📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2024-12-06➕PAGE, Damon appointeddirector
- 2024-12-06➖BROWN, Andrew Harry resigneddirector
- 2024-12-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-28➖WHEELER, Michael Stephen resigneddirector
- 2024-03-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-26📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-04-26🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2023-03-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-11➕LANGMAN, Richard Henry appointeddirector
- 2023-01-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-03-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-06📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2021-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-25📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-03-12📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2021-03-12📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2021-03-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-03-03📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2021-03-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-03-02➕MCCANN, Lachlan Alan Mcpherson appointeddirector
- 2021-03-02➕BROWN, Andrew Harry appointeddirector
- 2021-03-02➖LANGMAN, Richard Henry resigneddirector
- 2021-03-02➖WHEELER, Ruth Margaret resigneddirector
- 2019-11-20➖GLOVER, Jonathan resignedsecretary
- 2017-02-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2016-06-03➖GASCOYNE, Nicholas Edward resigneddirector
- 2015-07-01➕GASCOYNE, Nicholas Edward appointeddirector
- 2015-06-10🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2015-03-27🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2015-02-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-07-19➕GLOVER, Jonathan appointedsecretary
- 2012-07-19➖WHEELER, Michael Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2009-10-01➕LANGMAN, Richard Henry appointeddirector
- 2008-04-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Close Invoice Finance Limited
- 2006-12-08🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Saddlers Investment Company Limited
- 2005-08-26➖WHEELER, Ruth Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2004-08-26➖LEES, Ronald Peter resigneddirector
- 2004-08-26➕WHEELER, Ruth Margaret appointeddirector
- 2004-07-28➕WHEELER, Ruth Margaret appointedsecretary
- 2003-11-24➕WHEELER, Michael Stephen appointedsecretary
- 2003-11-24➕LEES, Ronald Peter appointeddirector
- 2003-11-24➕WHEELER, Michael Stephen appointeddirector
- 2003-10-31➖LANGMAN, Richard Henry resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
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
Arb Corporation Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arb Corporation Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AUTO STYLING TRUCKMAN GROUP LIMITED
This company · 04518268
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arb Corporation Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 03/03/2021 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Michael Stephen Wheelerceased 02/03/2021· 50-75% shares
- Mrs Ruth Margaret Wheelerceased 02/03/2021· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-08-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC45320 — Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Registered office
14 Blackbrook Valley Industrial Estate
Narrowboat Way
Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 0EZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-01
Last: 2025-08-18
Officers (3 active · 14 resigned)
LANGMAN, Richard Henry→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2023-01-11
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MCCANN, Lachlan Alan Mcpherson→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2021-03-02
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Active
GLOVER, Jonathan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-07-19 · resigned 2019-11-20
LANGMAN, Richard Henry→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-07-03 · resigned 2003-10-31
WHEELER, Michael Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-24 · resigned 2012-07-19
WHEELER, Robert Clive→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-08-29 · resigned 2003-06-20
WHEELER, Ruth Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-07-28 · resigned 2005-08-26
MIDLANDS SECRETARIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-08-23 · resigned 2002-08-29
ALLSOPP, Nicholas James→
Resignednominee-director · ~68y · appointed 2002-08-23 · resigned 2002-08-29
BROWN, Andrew Harry→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2021-03-02 · resigned 2024-12-06
GASCOYNE, Nicholas Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2015-07-01 · resigned 2016-06-03
LANGMAN, Richard Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2021-03-02
LEES, Ronald Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2003-11-24 · resigned 2004-08-26
WHEELER, Michael Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-11-24 · resigned 2024-03-28
WHEELER, Robert Clive→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2002-08-29 · resigned 2003-06-20
WHEELER, Ruth Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-08-26 · resigned 2021-03-02
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/06/2015 | 26/04/2023 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/03/2015 | — | |
| satisfied | Close Invoice Finance Close Invoice Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 29/04/2008 | 29/01/2015 | |
| satisfied | The Saddlers Investment Company The Saddlers Investment Company Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 08/12/2006 | 08/02/2017 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/01/2003 | 19/02/2015 |
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Recent filings (125 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-20
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-04-03
withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
2025-04-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-03-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-03-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-18
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-04-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-01-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-18