TORNEYS' (OMAGH) LIMITED
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 85). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 54.5y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 54.5 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 (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 accounts
Corporate timeline (36 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-27📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-01-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-25➖EAKIN, John Andrew resigneddirector
- 2024-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-09-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-09-09➕EAKIN, Kerry appointedsecretary
- 2024-09-09➖EAKIN, James William resignedsecretary
- 2023-10-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-06-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-01-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-01-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-01-07➕EAKIN, Christopher James Frederick appointeddirector
- 2022-01-07➕EAKIN, Kerry appointeddirector
- 2021-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2002-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2001-05-01🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2001-01-22🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2001-01-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1999-10-25🔒Charge registered #5Lender: General Motors
- 1999-07-02🔒Charge registered #4Lender: PLC
- 1996-06-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Esso Petroleum
- 1991-08-01🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Esso Petroleum Co
- 1981-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1971-11-09🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Shell Mex & Bp LTD
- 1970-07-01🏢Company incorporatedAs TORNEYS' (OMAGH) LIMITED
- 1970-07-01➕EAKIN, James William appointeddirector
- 1970-07-01➕EAKIN, James William appointedsecretary
- 1970-07-01➕EAKIN, John Andrew appointeddirector
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 56 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 85 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 85 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 56 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr James William Eakin Individual · British · DOB 08/1941 · age 85 | 25–50% | — | 25-50% shares | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr John Andrew Eakinceased 25/11/2024· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | General Motors / (U.K.) General Motors / (U.K.) PLC | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 25/10/1999 | 17/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | / General Motors PLC / General Motors | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 02/07/1999 | 22/01/2001 | |
| satisfied | Esso Petroleum | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 28/06/1996 | 22/01/2001 | |
| satisfied | Esso Petroleum Co | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 01/08/1991 | 01/05/2001 | |
| satisfied | Shell Mex & Bp Shell Mex & Bp LTD | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 09/11/1971 | 01/10/1981 |