BDV ATLANTIC LTD
Opportunity 57/100 (worth a look), bankability 37/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 70). Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 10.0y
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (82/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Key financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | — | £-225.5k |
| Current assets | — | £1.33M |
| Cash | — | £3.7k |
| Debtors | — | £1.33M |
| Net assets | — | £-258.0k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Corporate timeline (32 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-10📍default-companies-house-service-address-applied-pscaddress · RP10
- 2025-09-10📍default-companies-house-service-address-applied-officeraddress · RP09
- 2025-09-10📍default-companies-house-service-address-applied-officeraddress · RP09
- 2025-09-10📍default-companies-house-registered-office-address-appliedaddress · RP05
- 2024-06-25📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2024-06-11📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2023-10-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-03-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-02-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-04➖BARNETT, Lorna Mary resigneddirector
- 2021-10-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-01-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-31📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2019-10-31📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2019-10-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-01-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2018-10-29📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-10-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-19🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Connection Capital LLP
- 2017-11-09🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-10-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Downing LLP
- 2017-09-27🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Simon Hall Daniel Graham
- 2017-07-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2016-06-03🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Simon Niall Daniel Graham
- 2015-06-01➕BARNETT, Lorna Mary appointeddirector
- 2014-03-20🏢Company incorporatedAs BDV ATLANTIC LTD
- 2014-03-20➕BARNETT, Nicholas appointedsecretary
- 2014-03-20➕BARNETT, Nicholas Joseph appointeddirector
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med · 1 lowStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2024-10-31
Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2024-04-03
Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Nicholas Joseph Barnett Individual · Irish · DOB 09/1956 · age 70 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Lorna Mary Barnettceased 04/02/2022· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Filing status
Officers (2 active · 1 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Connection Capital Connection Capital LLP | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/10/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | Downing Downing LLP | A registered charge | 2 properties | 13/10/2017 | 13/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | Simon Hall Daniel Graham / Gareth David Graham / Brian Edward Graham / Claire Ann Mallon | A registered charge | — | 27/09/2017 | 09/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Simon Niall Daniel Graham / Gareth David Graham / Brian Edward Graham / Claire Ann Mallon | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/06/2016 | 12/07/2017 |