ACCELERATION PROPERTIES LIMITED

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NI040430 · ltd · incorporated 2001-03-22
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and stalled — no momentum either way. Needs an approach trigger.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

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Last 90 days

No material changes in the last 90 days.

Last 180 days

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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 58). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 25.2y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 25.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
5 officers (2 active, 5 linked, 4 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
82 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
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
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (34 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-07-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-09-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2023-08-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2022-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2021-07-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2021-03-26
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  7. 2020-10-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  8. 2019-08-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2018-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  10. 2017-07-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2016-07-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2016-04-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2015-07-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2015-04-20
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    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2014-09-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-medium
    accounts · AA
  16. 2009-04-24
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    Charge satisfied #4
  17. 2009-04-24
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    Charge satisfied #3
  18. 2009-04-24
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    Charge satisfied #2
  19. 2009-04-24
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    Charge satisfied #1
  20. 2008-12-12
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Northern Bank Limited
  21. 2008-12-12
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Northern Bank Limited
  22. 2006-11-06
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    HAFFREY, John resigned
    director
  23. 2006-11-06
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Ulster Bank Limited
  24. 2005-10-31
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Ulster Bank Limited
  25. 2003-04-07
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    HAFFREY, John appointed
    director
  26. 2001-05-04
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Ulster Bank Markets
  27. 2001-05-04
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Belfast
  28. 2001-04-02
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    RICHARDSON, Clive James appointed
    director
  29. 2001-04-02
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    KANE, Dorothy May resigned
    director
  30. 2001-04-02
    ➖
    MCNEILL, Eleanor Shirley resigned
    director
  31. 2001-03-22
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    Company incorporated
    As ACCELERATION PROPERTIES LIMITED
  32. 2001-03-22
    ➕
    MCFARLAND, Priscilla appointed
    secretary
  33. 2001-03-22
    ➕
    KANE, Dorothy May appointed
    director
  34. 2001-03-22
    ➕
    MCNEILL, Eleanor Shirley appointed
    director

Owner dependency

93/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

85/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Richardson Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Richardson Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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ACCELERATION PROPERTIES LIMITED
This company · NI040430

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Richardson Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-03-22
Jurisdictionnorthern-ireland
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.

Registered office

54 Derrycoose Road
Annaghmore
Portadown
Co Armagh
BT62 1LY

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-05
Last: 2026-03-22

Officers (2 active · 3 resigned)

MCFARLAND, Priscilla→
secretary · appointed 2001-03-22
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Active
RICHARDSON, Clive James→
director · ~58y · appointed 2001-04-02
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HAFFREY, John→
director · ~55y · appointed 2003-04-07 · resigned 2006-11-06
Resigned
KANE, Dorothy May→
director · ~90y · appointed 2001-03-22 · resigned 2001-04-02
Resigned
MCNEILL, Eleanor Shirley→
director · ~66y · appointed 2001-03-22 · resigned 2001-04-02
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Northern Bank
Northern Bank Limited
Mortgage or charge1 property12/12/2008—
outstanding
Northern Bank
Northern Bank Limited
Mortgage or charge2 properties12/12/2008—
satisfied
NatWest Group
Ulster Bank Limited / Ulster Bank Ireland Limited
Mortgage or charge1 property06/11/200624/04/2009
satisfied
NatWest Group
Ulster Bank Limited / Ulster Bank Ireland Limited
Mortgage or charge2 properties31/10/200524/04/2009
satisfied
NatWest Group
Ulster Bank Markets / Bank Limited / Belfast
Mortgage or charge1 property04/05/200124/04/2009
satisfied
NatWest Group
Belfast / Bank Limited. / Ulster Bank Markets
Mortgage or charge1 property04/05/200124/04/2009
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Recent filings (82 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-04-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-04-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-07-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-03-26
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-03-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2020-10-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-06-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2019-08-15