ASHTON SOLAR FARM LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
09093372 · ltd · incorporated 2014-06-19
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
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 35110
Sector: Electricity, gas & energy
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 58). 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 9.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (62/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 17 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
87 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.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 3 mortgage
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 mortgage
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-29🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2026-04-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2026-04-29🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2026-01-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-06➕TAYLOR, William Emil appointeddirector
- 2025-10-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-06📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-10-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-10-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-10-02📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-02-20➕HARDING, Mark Anthony appointeddirector
- 2025-02-20➕MARSH, Christopher David appointeddirector
- 2025-02-20➖JAMES-MILROSE, Christian resigneddirector
- 2025-02-20➖SKINNER, Julian Norman Thomas resigneddirector
- 2025-02-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-02-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-02📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2024-09-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-10📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-09-10📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-09-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-09-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-09-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Natwest Markets PLC, as Security Agent
- 2023-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-22📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-09-22📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-02-17➕JAMES-MILROSE, Christian appointeddirector
- 2023-02-15➖HILDYARD, Nigel David resigneddirector
- 2021-05-28🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Natwest Markets PLC as Security Agent
- 2019-10-17➖HAZELWOOD, Charles John Gore resigneddirector
- 2019-10-17➕HILDYARD, Nigel David appointeddirector
- 2019-10-17➕SKINNER, Julian Norman Thomas appointeddirector
- 2019-10-17➖TOOR, Surinder Singh resigneddirector
- 2017-04-05➖EMMETT, Catherine Louise resigneddirector
- 2017-04-05➕HAZELWOOD, Charles John Gore appointeddirector
- 2017-04-05➖MOUATT, Kevin Clifford resigneddirector
- 2017-04-05➖MUTTER, Christopher George resigneddirector
- 2017-04-05➖SHINE, Stephen Frank resigneddirector
- 2017-04-05➕TOOR, Surinder Singh appointeddirector
- 2017-04-05🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2017-01-17➕MUTTER, Christopher George appointeddirector
- 2016-11-17➕EMMETT, Catherine Louise appointeddirector
- 2016-11-17➖MCLELLAND, Kevin Brannan resigneddirector
- 2016-11-17➕MOUATT, Kevin Clifford appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
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 58 — 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 58. 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
Aip Acquisitions Ii Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Aip Acquisitions Ii Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ASHTON SOLAR FARM LIMITED
This company · 09093372
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aip Acquisitions Ii Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 25/05/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2014-06-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC35110 — SIC 35110
Registered office
15 Diddenham Court Lambwood Hill
Grazeley
Reading
RG7 1JQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-25
Last: 2025-06-11
Officers (3 active · 14 resigned)
HARDING, Mark Anthony→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2025-02-20
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MARSH, Christopher David→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2025-02-20
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TAYLOR, William Emil→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2026-01-06
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EMMETT, Catherine Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2016-11-17 · resigned 2017-04-05
GOSS, Robert Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2014-07-31 · resigned 2015-09-30
HAZELWOOD, Charles John Gore→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2017-04-05 · resigned 2019-10-17
HILDYARD, Nigel David→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2019-10-17 · resigned 2023-02-15
HOGAN, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2014-06-19 · resigned 2014-07-31
JAMES-MILROSE, Christian→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2023-02-17 · resigned 2025-02-20
KLOS, Sascha→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2014-06-19 · resigned 2016-05-31
MCLELLAND, Kevin Brannan→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2016-10-31 · resigned 2016-11-17
MOUATT, Kevin Clifford→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2016-11-17 · resigned 2017-04-05
MUTTER, Christopher George→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2017-01-17 · resigned 2017-04-05
SHINE, Stephen Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2016-11-17 · resigned 2017-04-05
SKINNER, Julian Norman Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2019-10-17 · resigned 2025-02-20
TOOR, Surinder Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-04-05 · resigned 2019-10-17
WEAVER, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-05-31 · resigned 2016-10-31
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | NatWest Group Natwest Markets PLC, as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/09/2023 | 29/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Natwest Markets PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/05/2021 | 29/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/04/2017 | 29/04/2026 |
Recent filings (87 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-07
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-10-06
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-10-06
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-10-06
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-10-06
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-02-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-02-20