AO MOBILE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07570386 · ltd · incorporated 2011-03-18
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
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 13.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 13.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
10 officers (3 active, 10 linked, 6 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-11-19🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-10📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-05-10📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-05-10🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-05-10🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2023-04-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-04-22📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-04-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-04-05🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2022-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-16➖EMMETT, Daniel Anthony resigneddirector
- 2022-01-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-15📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-04-06🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent)
- 2020-04-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-03-31➖BAXENDALE, Richard resigneddirector
- 2019-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-10-07➕ROBERTS, John Charles appointeddirector
- 2018-12-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent)
- 2018-12-17➕FINNEMORE, Julie Angela Louise appointedsecretary
- 2018-12-17➕HIGGINS, Jonathan Mark Stephen appointeddirector
- 2018-12-17➖BORGES, Susan Jane resignedsecretary
- 2018-12-17➕BAXENDALE, Richard appointeddirector
- 2018-12-17➖BORGES, Karl Eslie resigneddirector
- 2018-12-17➕EMMETT, Daniel Anthony appointeddirector
- 2018-09-21🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-01-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2014-10-06🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2013-03-22🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-04-01➕BORGES, Susan Jane appointedsecretary
- 2011-04-01➖SSH SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2011-04-01➕BORGES, Karl Eslie appointeddirector
- 2011-04-01➖CROSSLEY, Peter Mortimer resigneddirector
- 2011-04-01➖SSH DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2011-03-18🏢Company incorporatedAs AO MOBILE LIMITED
- 2011-03-18➕SSH SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2011-03-18➕CROSSLEY, Peter Mortimer appointeddirector
- 2011-03-18➕SSH DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 15 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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
Ao Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ao Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AO MOBILE LIMITED
This company · 07570386
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ao Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 17/12/2018 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Karl Eslie Borgesceased 17/12/2018· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control
- Ms Susan Jane Borgesceased 17/12/2018· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-03-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
Ao Park 5a The Parklands
Lostock
Bolton
BL6 4SD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-01
Last: 2026-03-18
Officers (3 active · 7 resigned)
FINNEMORE, Julie Angela Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2018-12-17
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HIGGINS, Jonathan Mark Stephen→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2018-12-17
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ROBERTS, John Charles→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2019-10-07
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BORGES, Susan Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2018-12-17
SSH SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2011-03-18 · resigned 2011-04-01
BAXENDALE, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2018-12-17 · resigned 2020-03-31
BORGES, Karl Eslie→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2018-12-17
CROSSLEY, Peter Mortimer→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2011-03-18 · resigned 2011-04-01
EMMETT, Daniel Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2018-12-17 · resigned 2022-09-16
SSH DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2011-03-18 · resigned 2011-04-01
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 05/04/2023 | 19/11/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/04/2020 | 10/05/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/12/2018 | 10/05/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 06/10/2014 | 21/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 22/03/2013 | 09/01/2015 |
Recent filings (73 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-28
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-11-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-11
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-05-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-05-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-04-24
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2023-04-22
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-04-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-12-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-09-22