ATLANTIC INERTIAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
06208660 · ltd · incorporated 2007-04-11
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 26511
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · oldest 18.8y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (2 active, 21 linked, 17 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
104 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (66 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-17📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-11-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-10-31➖MINETT, Sarah Helen resigneddirector
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-25➖ANSCOMBE, Simon James resigneddirector
- 2024-06-04➕FREER, Samantha Jayne appointeddirector
- 2024-06-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-02-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-08-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-16📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-05-16📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-03-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-02-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-16➕MINETT, Sarah Helen appointeddirector
- 2023-01-16➖PINDARD, Kevin resigneddirector
- 2022-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-06📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2021-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-11-12➕ANSCOMBE, Simon James appointeddirector
- 2020-11-12➖BARNES, Stuart Peter resigneddirector
- 2020-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-03➖KEPPY, Justin Robert resigneddirector
- 2015-01-26➕KEPPY, Justin Robert appointeddirector
- 2015-01-26➖MEPHAM, Thomas Andrew resigneddirector
- 2014-06-16➖FULTON, Robert Andrew resigneddirector
- 2014-06-05➕BARNES, Stuart Peter appointeddirector
- 2014-05-21➖TOUGH, Alan John resigneddirector
- 2013-08-09➕EDWIN COE SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-08-09➕MEPHAM, Thomas Andrew appointeddirector
- 2013-08-09➕PINDARD, Kevin appointeddirector
- 2012-08-17➖CHAPMAN, James resigneddirector
- 2011-03-01➕TOUGH, Alan John appointeddirector
- 2010-09-17➖HARWOOD, Jonathan Alexander resignedsecretary
- 2010-09-17➖HARWOOD, Jonathan Alexander resigneddirector
- 2010-07-05➖LOFTUS, Gary John, Vice President & Gen Mgr resigneddirector
- 2010-06-01➖OLDHAM, David Mark resigneddirector
- 2010-05-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2010-05-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2010-05-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2010-04-19➕FULTON, Robert Andrew appointeddirector
- 2010-04-19➕LOFTUS, Gary John, Vice President & Gen Mgr appointeddirector
- 2009-01-22➖ARMSTRONG, Peter David resigneddirector
- 2009-01-22➕CHAPMAN, James appointeddirector
- 2008-10-07➕ARMSTRONG, Peter David appointeddirector
- 2008-08-29➖ASTBURY, Susan resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 66 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
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
Keeney Hill Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Keeney Hill Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ATLANTIC INERTIAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
This company · 06208660
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Keeney Hill Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/12/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Goodrich Limitedceased 01/12/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-04-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC26511 — SIC 26511
Registered office
Clittaford Road
Southway
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 6DE
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-25
Last: 2026-04-11
Officers (2 active · 19 resigned)
EDWIN COE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-08-09
View their other companies + combined net worth →
FREER, Samantha Jayne→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-06-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GROVES, Carter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-04-11 · resigned 2007-12-14
HARWOOD, Jonathan Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-12-14 · resigned 2010-09-17
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-04-11 · resigned 2007-04-11
ANSCOMBE, Simon James→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2020-11-12 · resigned 2024-09-25
ARMSTRONG, Peter David→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2008-10-07 · resigned 2009-01-22
ASTBURY, Susan→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2007-08-20 · resigned 2008-08-29
BARNES, Stuart Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2014-06-05 · resigned 2020-11-12
BROOKS, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2007-04-11 · resigned 2008-05-15
CHAPMAN, James→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2009-01-22 · resigned 2012-08-17
FULTON, Robert Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2010-04-19 · resigned 2014-06-16
HARWOOD, Jonathan Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2007-08-20 · resigned 2010-09-17
KEPPY, Justin Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2015-01-26 · resigned 2019-06-03
KREKEL, Tig→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-06-14 · resigned 2007-07-16
LOFTUS, Gary John, Vice President & Gen Mgr→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2010-04-19 · resigned 2010-07-05
MEPHAM, Thomas Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-08-09 · resigned 2015-01-26
MINETT, Sarah Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-01-16 · resigned 2025-10-31
OLDHAM, David Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-05-15 · resigned 2010-06-01
PINDARD, Kevin→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2013-08-09 · resigned 2023-01-16
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | Trademark security agreement | 1 property | 20/08/2007 | 08/05/2010 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | Patent security agreement | 1 property | 20/08/2007 | 08/05/2010 | |
| satisfied | Bnp Paribas | Debenture | 2 properties | 20/08/2007 | 08/05/2010 |
Recent filings (104 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-02
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-11-17
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-11-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-16
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-02-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-16
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-05-16
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-05-16