CAE ASSETS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05485190 · ltd · incorporated 2005-06-20
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 21.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
6 officers (2 active, 6 linked, 5 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
95 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 address
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 address
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 address
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (42 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-17📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2026-02-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-02-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-09-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-09➖BEHAN, Richard Mark John resigneddirector
- 2025-07-10📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-07-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-04➕DOYE, Philip Mark Kelway appointeddirector
- 2025-07-04➕SAGAR, Hazel Jayne appointeddirector
- 2025-07-04➖HARLING, Justin Matthew resignedsecretary
- 2025-07-04➖HARLING, Justin Matthew resigneddirector
- 2025-06-27📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-27📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-27📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2025-06-27🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2025-06-27🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2025-04-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-24📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-04-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-09-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-05-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-05-14🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC
- 2018-11-14➕BEHAN, Richard Mark John appointeddirector
- 2018-11-14➖LUTTA, Aggrey Rueben resigneddirector
- 2018-11-14🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2014-12-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2014-12-02🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-12-02🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-04-09🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2013-03-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC
- 2005-06-30🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Enterprise Finance Europe (UK) Limited
- 2005-06-30🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2005-06-20🏢Company incorporatedAs CAE ASSETS LIMITED
- 2005-06-20➕HARLING, Justin Matthew appointedsecretary
- 2005-06-20➕HARLING, Justin Matthew appointeddirector
- 2005-06-20➕LUTTA, Aggrey Rueben appointeddirector
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: HARLING, Justin Matthew resigned 2025-07-04; BEHAN, Richard Mark John resigned 2025-09-09; HARLING, Justin Matthew resigned 2025-07-04
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Cae Technology Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cae Technology Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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CAE ASSETS LIMITED
This company · 05485190
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cae Technology Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2005-06-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Boxxe House Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-09
Last: 2026-05-26
Officers (2 active · 4 resigned)
DOYE, Philip Mark Kelway→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2025-07-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SAGAR, Hazel Jayne→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2025-07-04
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HARLING, Justin Matthew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-06-20 · resigned 2025-07-04
BEHAN, Richard Mark John→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2018-11-14 · resigned 2025-09-09
HARLING, Justin Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2005-06-20 · resigned 2025-07-04
LUTTA, Aggrey Rueben→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-06-20 · resigned 2018-11-14
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/05/2021 | 27/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 14/11/2018 | 27/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 05/12/2014 | 27/06/2025 | |
| satisfied | Bank of Ireland (UK) Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 21/03/2013 | 02/12/2014 | |
| satisfied | Enterprise Finance Europe (UK) Enterprise Finance Europe (UK) Limited | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 30/06/2005 | 09/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | Debenture | 1 property | 30/06/2005 | 02/12/2014 |
Recent filings (95 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-06-19
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2026-06-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-12
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-16
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-07-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-09
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-27
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-27
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-04-07
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-09-24