AITCHEE ENGINEERING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05882888 · ltd · incorporated 2006-07-20
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 68). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 19.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (7 active, 21 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
87 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
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 5 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-04➖SPINK, Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2026-02-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-08➕PRESTIDGE, Tim, Dr appointeddirector
- 2026-02-08➖CICUREL, David Elie resigneddirector
- 2025-12-31➖BACKSHALL, Matthew Langley resigneddirector
- 2025-10-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-15➕BALDUCCHI, Franck appointeddirector
- 2025-08-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-09➕YAXLEY, Kieran John appointeddirector
- 2025-04-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-07➕HAYWOOD, James Matthew appointeddirector
- 2024-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-31➖WELLS, Edward John resigneddirector
- 2024-07-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-07-01🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2024-03-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-07➖GREGORY, Sean, Dr resigneddirector
- 2024-03-07➕SPINK, Geoffrey appointeddirector
- 2023-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-01📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-06-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-05-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-05-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2022-05-04📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2022-05-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-05-03📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2021-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-12-04🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Judges Scientific PLC
- 2018-10-01➕REECE, Glynn Carl appointedsecretary
- 2018-10-01➖TALBOT, Christopher resignedsecretary
- 2018-09-03➕BACKSHALL, Matthew Langley appointeddirector
- 2017-12-31➖BARNBROOK, David resigneddirector
- 2017-11-15➕LAVELLE, Mark Stephen appointeddirector
- 2017-10-11➖SAMBELL, Neil Antony resigneddirector
- 2015-10-30➕SAMBELL, Neil Antony appointeddirector
- 2015-06-22➖SIBLEY, Damon Michael resigneddirector
- 2015-04-30➖COHEN, Ralph Leslie resignedsecretary
- 2015-04-30➕TALBOT, Christopher appointedsecretary
- 2015-04-30➖COHEN, Ralph Leslie resigneddirector
- 2015-03-03➕ORMSBY, Bradley Leonard appointeddirector
- 2014-07-01➕SIBLEY, Damon Michael appointeddirector
- 2014-07-01➕WELLS, Edward John appointeddirector
- 2011-11-09➕GREGORY, Sean, Dr appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 62 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: BACKSHALL, Matthew Langley resigned 2025-12-31; CICUREL, David Elie resigned 2026-02-08; SPINK, Geoffrey resigned 2026-03-04
Group structure
Fire Testing Technology Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Fire Testing Technology Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AITCHEE ENGINEERING LIMITED
This company · 05882888
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fire Testing Technology Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 20/07/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-07-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC25110 — Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Registered office
52c Borough High Street
London
SE1 1XN
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-03
Last: 2025-07-20
Officers (7 active · 14 resigned)
Active
BALDUCCHI, Franck→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2025-09-15
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HAYWOOD, James Matthew→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2025-04-07
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LAVELLE, Mark Stephen→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2017-11-15
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ORMSBY, Bradley Leonard→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-03-03
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PRESTIDGE, Tim, Dr→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2026-02-08
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YAXLEY, Kieran John→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2025-07-09
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COHEN, Ralph Leslie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2015-04-30
TALBOT, Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-04-30 · resigned 2018-10-01
LUDGATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-07-20 · resigned 2006-08-25
BACKSHALL, Matthew Langley→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2018-09-03 · resigned 2025-12-31
BARNBROOK, David→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2017-12-31
CICUREL, David Elie→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2026-02-08
COHEN, Ralph Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2006-08-25 · resigned 2015-04-30
GREGORY, Sean, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2011-11-09 · resigned 2024-03-07
SAMBELL, Neil Antony→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2015-10-30 · resigned 2017-10-11
SIBLEY, Damon Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2015-06-22
SPINK, Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2024-03-07 · resigned 2026-03-04
WELLS, Edward John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2024-07-31
LUDGATE NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2006-07-20 · resigned 2006-08-25
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/07/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/05/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Judges Scientific Judges Scientific PLC | A registered charge | — | 04/12/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 01/12/2006 | 01/06/2022 |
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Recent filings (87 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-10-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-09-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-05
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-03-08