ACH (WITHAM) LIMITED
🏛️Establishedactive
11435006 · ltd · incorporated 2018-06-27
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
9 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 8.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 8.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
3 officers (3 active, 3 linked, 3 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
51 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
65
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
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
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (40 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-05-15🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Lombard North Central PLC
- 2026-04-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-04-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-04-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-05-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-07📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-05-07📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-05-07📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-07-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-07-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-06-28🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Crestline Direct Finance, L.P.
- 2024-06-28🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Crestline Direct Finance, L.P.
- 2024-04-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-04-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-04-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-04-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-04-17🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2024-04-17🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2024-04-17🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-04-16🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Crestline Direct Finance, L.P.
- 2023-12-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-28📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-12-28📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-12-28📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-23📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-12-23📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-03-05🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited
- 2021-03-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited
- 2021-01-22🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-01-21🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-01-15🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited
- 2019-11-26🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Close Brothers Limited
- 2018-07-11🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Shawbrook Bank Limited
- 2018-06-27🏢Company incorporatedAs ACH (WITHAM) LIMITED
- 2018-06-27➕NORTON, Christopher James Richard appointeddirector
- 2018-06-27➕OFFER, Andrew Charles appointeddirector
- 2018-06-27➕SINGH, Harant Pal appointeddirector
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
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
2 Excel Aviation Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
2 Excel Aviation Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ACH (WITHAM) LIMITED
This company · 11435006
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Excel Aviation Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 21/01/2021 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Harant Pal Singhceased 21/01/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Christopher James Richard Nortonceased 21/01/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Andrew Charles Offerceased 21/01/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2018-06-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
72 Fielding Road
London
W4 1DB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-10
Last: 2025-06-26
Officers (3 active · 0 resigned)
NORTON, Christopher James Richard→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-06-27
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OFFER, Andrew Charles→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-06-27
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SINGH, Harant Pal→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2018-06-27
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/05/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Crestline Direct Finance, L.P. | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/06/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Crestline Direct Finance, L.P. | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/06/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Crestline Direct Finance, L.P. | A registered charge | — | 16/04/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Lucid Trustee Services Lucid Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/03/2021 | 17/04/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lucid Trustee Services Lucid Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/03/2021 | 17/04/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lucid Trustee Services Lucid Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/01/2021 | 17/04/2024 | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/11/2019 | 21/01/2021 | |
| satisfied | Shawbrook Shawbrook Bank Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/07/2018 | 22/01/2021 |
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Recent filings (51 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-05-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-04-13
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-04-13
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-04-13
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-04-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-05-07
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-05-07
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-05-07
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-05-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-04-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-04-17