ACORN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS (BMS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08045579 · ltd · incorporated 2012-04-25
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: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Sector: Construction
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company 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. 4 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 · 4 lenders · oldest 12.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (3 active, 8 linked, 7 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
67 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
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-01➕SMITH, Darren Michael appointeddirector
- 2026-02-17📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-01-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-19📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-09-19📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-09-19📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-04-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-01➕MILNE, Darren James Ivor appointeddirector
- 2025-04-01➖MILLER, Paula Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2024-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-11-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-11-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-10-31📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-10-31📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-08-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-06🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2024-08-06🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2024-08-06🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-08-06🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-06-03📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-05-29📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-05-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-23📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-05-10➖COILEY, Jonathan resignedsecretary
- 2024-05-10➖COILEY, Jonathan Charles Adrian resigneddirector
- 2023-07-12🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Rockpool (Security Trustee) Limited
- 2023-01-01➕MILLER, Paula Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2022-07-29🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Rockpool (Security Trustee) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2021-05-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-05-19➖ERRINGTON, Graham resigneddirector
- 2021-05-19🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2021-05-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Rockpool (Security Trustee) Limited
- 2015-02-01➕WITCHELL, Ernest Michael appointeddirector
- 2013-12-31➖DANCER, Karl David resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Igf Invoice Finance Limited
- 2012-04-25🏢Company incorporatedAs ACORN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS (BMS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED
- 2012-04-25➕COILEY, Jonathan appointedsecretary
- 2012-04-25➕COILEY, Jonathan Charles Adrian appointeddirector
- 2012-04-25➕DANCER, Karl David appointeddirector
- 2012-04-25➕ERRINGTON, Graham appointeddirector
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
35/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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
Acorn Engineering Group Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Acorn Engineering Group Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ACORN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS (BMS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED
This company · 08045579
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acorn Engineering Group Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2012-04-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC43999 — Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Audley House
12-12a Margaret Street
London
W1W 8JQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-09
Last: 2026-04-25
Officers (3 active · 5 resigned)
MILNE, Darren James Ivor→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2025-04-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SMITH, Darren Michael→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2026-05-01
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WITCHELL, Ernest Michael→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-02-01
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COILEY, Jonathan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-04-25 · resigned 2024-05-10
COILEY, Jonathan Charles Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2012-04-25 · resigned 2024-05-10
DANCER, Karl David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-04-25 · resigned 2013-12-31
ERRINGTON, Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2012-04-25 · resigned 2021-05-19
MILLER, Paula Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2023-01-01 · resigned 2025-04-01
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Rockpool (Security Trustee) Rockpool (Security Trustee) Limited | A registered charge | — | 12/07/2023 | 06/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Rockpool (Security Trustee) as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties Rockpool (Security Trustee) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 29/07/2022 | 06/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 19/05/2021 | 06/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Rockpool (Security Trustee) Rockpool (Security Trustee) Limited | A registered charge | — | 19/05/2021 | 06/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Igf Invoice Finance Igf Invoice Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 27/09/2013 | 20/05/2021 |
Recent filings (67 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-29
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-02-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-01-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-09-19
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-09-19
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-09-19
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-11-18
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-11-18
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-11-18
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-11-18