AARON RAIL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08454101 · ltd · incorporated 2013-03-21
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
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year to Mar 2025
Net worth
£272.0k
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Sector: Construction
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 12.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.9 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: high (82/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (3 active, 8 linked, 8 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
61 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.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £271,965
Net assets shrinking
Down £115,697 YoY
Cash YoY
+64%
Year on year
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
£264k
↑ 64% YoY
Net Worth
£272k
↓ 30% YoY
Current Assets
£1.8m
↓ 7.1% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £2.09M | £2.03M |
| Current assets | £1.78M | £1.92M |
| Cash | £263.9k | £160.8k |
| Debtors | £1.52M | £1.75M |
| Net assets | £272.0k | £387.7k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-04-01📄capital-cancellation-sharescapital · SH06
- 2025-04-01📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2025-03-25📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-03-25🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-12-24➖BARNETT, David Andrew resigneddirector
- 2024-12-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-06➕EASTWOOD, Nigel Paul appointeddirector
- 2024-11-06➕LANE, Daniel Robert appointeddirector
- 2024-11-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-05➖LEES, Mark Andrew resigneddirector
- 2024-09-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-04➕FERGUSON, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2023-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-27📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2023-01-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-06📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-06-20➕LEES, Mark Andrew appointeddirector
- 2022-06-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-01-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-30➖GILL, Christopher Thomas resigneddirector
- 2021-11-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-20📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2021-09-14➕BARNETT, David Andrew appointeddirector
- 2021-09-14➖EASTWOOD, Nigel Paul resigneddirector
- 2021-09-14➖FERGUSON, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2021-09-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-09-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-19➕GILL, Christopher Thomas appointeddirector
- 2021-05-18🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-02-12🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Marketfinance Limited
- 2018-10-02➕FERGUSON, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2018-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-03-05🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Zodeq Limited
- 2013-07-19🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bibby Financial Services LTD (As Security Trustee)
- 2013-03-21🏢Company incorporatedAs AARON RAIL LIMITED
- 2013-03-21➕EASTWOOD, Nigel Paul appointeddirector
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
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
Aaron Engineering Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Aaron Engineering Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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AARON RAIL LIMITED
This company · 08454101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Engineering Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 31/03/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Nigel Paul Eastwoodceased 31/03/2021· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-03-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC43999 — Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Registered office
4a Bramhall Moor Technology Park Pepper Road
Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK7 5BW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-06
Last: 2025-07-23
Officers (3 active · 5 resigned)
EASTWOOD, Nigel Paul→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2024-11-06
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FERGUSON, Daniel→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2024-09-04
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LANE, Daniel Robert→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2024-11-06
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BARNETT, David Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2021-09-14 · resigned 2024-12-24
EASTWOOD, Nigel Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-03-21 · resigned 2021-09-14
FERGUSON, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-10-02 · resigned 2021-09-14
GILL, Christopher Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-07-19 · resigned 2021-12-30
LEES, Mark Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2022-06-20 · resigned 2024-09-05
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Marketfinance Marketfinance Limited | A registered charge | — | 12/02/2021 | 25/03/2025 | |
| satisfied | Zodeq Zodeq Limited | A registered charge | — | 05/03/2018 | 18/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Financial Services LTD (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/07/2013 | 07/03/2018 |
Recent filings (61 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-12-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-23
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-04-02
capital-cancellation-shares
capital · SH06
2025-04-01
capital-return-purchase-own-shares
capital · SH03
2025-04-01
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-03-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-12-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-12-21
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2023-10-27