A.C.M. SHIPPING USA LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
08391132 · ltd · incorporated 2013-02-06
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
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 52220
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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

6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 11.6y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 11.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (3 active, 14 linked, 10 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
91 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
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (54 events)Click to expand
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  18. 2023-08-01
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    FOLEY, Grant Jeffrey appointed
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  19. 2023-07-31
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    STONE, Nicholas Philip resigned
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  20. 2023-03-02
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  24. 2022-11-08
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
  25. 2022-07-14
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    MASON, Peter Timothy James resigned
    secretary
  26. 2020-12-02
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
  27. 2019-07-26
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    KIDWELL, James Richard De Villeneuve resigned
    director
  28. 2019-07-10
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
  29. 2019-07-08
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    STONE, Nicholas Philip appointed
    director
  30. 2018-09-20
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    BORTHWICK, Alistair Trond appointed
    director
  31. 2018-09-20
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    GUNDY, James Christopher Duchar appointed
    director
  32. 2018-09-20
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    MASON, Peter Timothy James appointed
    secretary
  33. 2018-06-29
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    EVANS, Louise Margaret resigned
    director
  34. 2017-09-06
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Agent
  35. 2017-08-18
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    VANE, Alexander Chandos Tempest resigned
    secretary
  36. 2017-08-18
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    VANE, Alexander Chandos Tempest resigned
    director
  37. 2016-11-13
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    VANE, Alexander Chandos Tempest appointed
    director
  38. 2016-10-25
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    HARTLEY, Ian Michael resigned
    secretary
  39. 2016-10-25
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    VANE, Alexander Chandos Tempest appointed
    secretary
  40. 2016-10-25
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    HARTLEY, Ian Michael resigned
    director
  41. 2016-05-16
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    Charge satisfied #1
  42. 2016-05-09
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Agent
  43. 2015-06-24
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    EVANS, Louise Margaret appointed
    director
  44. 2015-06-24
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    KIDWELL, James Richard De Villeneuve appointed
    director
  45. 2015-06-24
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    PLUMBE, John Lawrence resigned
    director
  46. 2014-10-22
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  47. 2013-02-14
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    HARTLEY, Ian Michael appointed
    secretary
  48. 2013-02-14
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    CROOCK, James Maxwell resigned
    director
  49. 2013-02-14
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    HARTLEY, Ian Michael appointed
    director
  50. 2013-02-14
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    PLUMBE, John Lawrence appointed
    director
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Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

40/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.

Red flags

1 low
5 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Group structure

Braemar Shipbroking Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Braemar Shipbroking Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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A.C.M. SHIPPING USA LIMITED
This company · 08391132

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Braemar Shipbroking Group Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-02-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52220 — SIC 52220

Registered office

One
Strand
London
WC2N 5HR
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-30
Last made up to: 2025-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-06
Last: 2026-02-20

Officers (3 active · 11 resigned)

BORTHWICK, Alistair Trond→
director · ~57y · appointed 2018-09-20
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Active
FOLEY, Grant Jeffrey→
director · ~54y · appointed 2023-08-01
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Active
GUNDY, James Christopher Duchar→
director · ~61y · appointed 2018-09-20
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Active
HARTLEY, Ian Michael→
secretary · appointed 2013-02-14 · resigned 2016-10-25
Resigned
MASON, Peter Timothy James→
secretary · appointed 2018-09-20 · resigned 2022-07-14
Resigned
VANE, Alexander Chandos Tempest→
secretary · appointed 2016-10-25 · resigned 2017-08-18
Resigned
CROOCK, James Maxwell→
director · ~75y · appointed 2013-02-06 · resigned 2013-02-14
Resigned
EVANS, Louise Margaret→
director · ~53y · appointed 2015-06-24 · resigned 2018-06-29
Resigned
HARTLEY, Ian Michael→
director · ~73y · appointed 2013-02-14 · resigned 2016-10-25
Resigned
KIDWELL, James Richard De Villeneuve→
director · ~64y · appointed 2015-06-24 · resigned 2019-07-26
Resigned
PLUMBE, John Lawrence→
director · ~74y · appointed 2013-02-14 · resigned 2015-06-24
Resigned
STONE, Nicholas Philip→
director · ~63y · appointed 2019-07-08 · resigned 2023-07-31
Resigned
VANE, Alexander Chandos Tempest→
director · ~54y · appointed 2016-11-13 · resigned 2017-08-18
Resigned
DERCHERT NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2013-02-06 · resigned 2013-02-14
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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
5
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
A registered charge1 property08/11/2022—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
A registered charge1 property02/12/2020—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc UK Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
A registered charge—10/07/2019—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Agent
A registered charge—06/09/2017—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC as Security Agent
A registered charge—09/05/2016—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
A registered charge—22/10/201416/05/2016
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Recent filings (91 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-11-21
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-11-21
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-11-21
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-11-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-11-12
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-11-12
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-11-12
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-11-12
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-03-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-20
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-02-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-01-24