AMBRELL LIMITED

🌳Matureactive

05277750 · ltd · incorporated 2004-11-04

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

approaching window · 12-months

Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.

· Oldest live charge 21.5y old — refinance window within 12 months

🔒Estimated value

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Turnover

—

not disclosed

Net worth

—

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Opportunity

78/100

Strong

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What this business does

Primary activity: Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

Sector: Wholesale & retail

Investor take

Pursue

Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.

Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 1 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · oldest 21.5y

65/100

clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

· Oldest live charge is 21.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
· Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

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

Lenders & charges

2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)

Directors & officers

21 officers (4 active, 21 linked, 17 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared

Director network

Network not yet resolved

Filing history

107 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

Opportunity Score

78/100Strong

PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality

Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.

Acquirability

Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.

Risk profile

Few red flags.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filing

• 1 accounts

Last 180 days

filings

• 1 accounts
• 1 address

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand

2026-05-17
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accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2026-04-02
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-07-31
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-05-12
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accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-05-15
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accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-02-02
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-30
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-16
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GOODRICH, Michael Frederick appointed
director
2024-01-08
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NOLEN, Scott Eric resigned
director
2023-09-26
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accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-06-22
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accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-09-29
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mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2021-09-23
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Charge registered #2
Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
2021-09-03
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-06-24
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-06-14
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GILMOUR, Duncan Paul, Mr. appointed
director
2021-06-11
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REGAN JR., Hugh Thomas resigned
director
2021-04-21
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accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-01-25
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cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2021-01-22
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notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2021-01-19
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cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2021-01-19
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notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2020-11-19
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2020-11-19
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-11-04
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COLADONATO, Frank, Mr. appointed
director
2020-11-04
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CAMPBELL II, Roger Michael resigned
director
2019-07-16
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LUDWIG, Lisa Ann appointed
director
2019-07-16
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CAMPBELL II, Roger Michael appointed
director
2019-07-16
➕
NOLEN, Scott Eric appointed
director
2019-07-16
➕
REGAN JR., Hugh Thomas appointed
director
2019-04-04
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MAZZULLO, Anthony, Mr. resigned
director
2017-03-15
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KLEEF, Hendrik Jan, Mr. resigned
director
2016-06-01
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KLEEF, Hendrik Jan, Mr. appointed
director
2015-11-01
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GIGLIA, Thomas Lewis resigned
director
2015-11-01
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ROSENBLOOM, Richard resigned
director
2015-11-01
➖
STEWART, Bruce Norman resigned
director
2015-11-01
➖
THOMPSON, Leslie resigned
director
2015-10-01
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MAZZULLO, Anthony, Mr. appointed
director
2015-02-01
➖
PERKINS, Vernon James resigned
director
2011-07-29
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RANDALL, Mark Paul resigned
director
2010-08-31
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GRANT, Martin John resigned
secretary
2008-02-01
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RANDALL, Mark Paul appointed
director
2006-01-01
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THOMPSON, Leslie appointed
director
2005-10-16
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DINES, Gerald Spencer resigned
director
2005-05-06
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DAVIES, Andrew Cunningham resigned
director
2005-01-04
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Charge registered #1
Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
2004-12-21
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GRANT, Martin John appointed
secretary
2004-12-21
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SEARY, Peter resigned
secretary
2004-12-17
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SEARY, Peter appointed
secretary
2004-12-17
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SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
corporate-secretary

Showing most recent 50 of 60 events

Owner dependency

48/100

Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS

-4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
+Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

50/100

Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS

primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.

Red flags

1 low

Multiple registered office changes

low

Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.

Group structure

Intest Corporation is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Intest Corporation

Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares

ultimate parent

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AMBRELL LIMITED

This company · 05277750

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
Intest Corporation Corporate entity	75–100%	—	75-100% shares	24/05/2017

2 historic (ceased) PSCs

Vice President And General Manager Scott Eric Nolenceased 22/01/2021· significant influence · firm interest
Ambrell Corporationceased 18/01/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive

Typeltd

Incorporated2004-11-04

Jurisdictionengland-wales

Primary SIC46690 — Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

Registered office

Front Suite, 1st Floor Charles House

148-149 Gt Charles Street

Birmingham

B3 3HT

United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts

Next due: 2027-09-30

Last made up to: 2025-12-31

Confirmation statement

Next due: 2026-12-05

Last: 2025-11-21

Officers (4 active · 17 resigned)

COLADONATO, Frank, Mr.→

director · ~64y · appointed 2020-11-04

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

GILMOUR, Duncan Paul, Mr.→

director · ~54y · appointed 2021-06-14

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

GOODRICH, Michael Frederick→

director · ~57y · appointed 2024-01-16

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

LUDWIG, Lisa Ann→

director · ~59y · appointed 2019-07-16

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

GRANT, Martin John→

secretary · appointed 2004-12-21 · resigned 2010-08-31

Resigned

SEARY, Peter→

secretary · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2004-12-21

Resigned

SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED→

corporate-secretary · appointed 2004-11-04 · resigned 2004-12-17

Resigned

CAMPBELL II, Roger Michael→

director · ~62y · appointed 2019-07-16 · resigned 2020-11-04

Resigned

DAVIES, Andrew Cunningham→

director · ~76y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2005-05-06

Resigned

DINES, Gerald Spencer→

director · ~66y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2005-10-16

Resigned

GIGLIA, Thomas Lewis→

director · ~64y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2015-11-01

Resigned

KLEEF, Hendrik Jan, Mr.→

director · ~64y · appointed 2016-06-01 · resigned 2017-03-15

Resigned

MAZZULLO, Anthony, Mr.→

director · ~69y · appointed 2015-10-01 · resigned 2019-04-04

Resigned

NOLEN, Scott Eric→

director · ~59y · appointed 2019-07-16 · resigned 2024-01-08

Resigned

PERKINS, Vernon James→

director · ~66y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2015-02-01

Resigned

RANDALL, Mark Paul→

director · ~63y · appointed 2008-02-01 · resigned 2011-07-29

Resigned

REGAN JR., Hugh Thomas→

director · ~66y · appointed 2019-07-16 · resigned 2021-06-11

Resigned

ROSENBLOOM, Richard→

director · ~87y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2015-11-01

Resigned

STEWART, Bruce Norman→

director · ~74y · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2015-11-01

Resigned

THOMPSON, Leslie→

director · ~75y · appointed 2006-01-01 · resigned 2015-11-01

Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

Total charges

Outstanding

Active lenders

Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown

			Type	Properties
	outstanding	National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC	A registered charge	—	23/09/2021	—
	outstanding	National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC	Debenture	1 property	04/01/2005	—

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Recent filings (107 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-small

accounts · AA

2026-05-17

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address

address · AD01

2026-04-02

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2025-12-09

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address

address · AD01

2025-07-31

accounts-with-accounts-type-small

accounts · AA

2025-05-12

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2024-12-04

accounts-with-accounts-type-small

accounts · AA

2024-05-15

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date

officers · AP01

2024-02-02

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM01

2024-01-30

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2023-12-01

accounts-with-accounts-type-small

accounts · AA

2023-09-26

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2022-11-28

accounts-with-accounts-type-small

accounts · AA

2022-06-22

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2021-12-02

mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date

mortgage · MR01

2021-09-29