ACASTER LLP
💤Zombieactive
OC308082 · llp · incorporated 2004-05-24
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
69/100
Strong
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 21.6y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.6 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, no SIC, incorporation date
80
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (4 active, 7 linked, 7 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
67 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
69/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-19📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2025-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-27📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2024-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-07📄appoint-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-appointment-dateofficers · LLAP01
- 2024-08-07📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control-limited-liability-partnershippersons-with-significant-control · LLPSC07
- 2024-08-06📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-limited-liability-partnershippersons-with-significant-control · LLPSC01
- 2024-08-06📄termination-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-termination-dateofficers · LLTM01
- 2024-08-06📄appoint-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-appointment-dateofficers · LLAP01
- 2024-08-06📄change-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-dateofficers · LLCH01
- 2024-08-06📄appoint-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-appointment-dateofficers · LLAP01
- 2024-07-30➕CUNDALL, Anna Clare appointedllp-designated-member
- 2024-07-30➕NORTON, David Marshall appointedllp-designated-member
- 2024-07-30➕STONE, Victoria appointedllp-designated-member
- 2024-07-09➖CUNDALL, Richard John resignedllp-designated-member
- 2024-05-30📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2023-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-25📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-24📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2021-11-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-16📍change-registered-office-address-limited-liability-partnership-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · LLAD01
- 2021-06-29📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2020-08-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-23📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2019-11-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-12📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2018-09-26📄change-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-dateofficers · LLCH01
- 2018-09-26📄change-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-dateofficers · LLCH01
- 2012-03-30🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Punch Partnerships (Pml) Limited
- 2006-05-23🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Glynbrochan (Cheltenham) Limited (in Members' Voluntary Liquidation) (the Security Party)
- 2006-02-24🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Dkm Pension Scheme
- 2005-06-20➖EVANS, John Bryan resignedllp-member
- 2005-06-20➖MACFADDEN EVANS, Harriet Mary resignedllp-member
- 2004-12-20➕EVANS, John Bryan appointedllp-member
- 2004-12-20➕MACFADDEN EVANS, Harriet Mary appointedllp-member
- 2004-10-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2004-10-14🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2004-05-24🏢Company incorporatedAs ACASTER LLP
- 2004-05-24➕CUNDALL, Alison Ruth appointedllp-designated-member
- 2004-05-24➕CUNDALL, Richard John appointedllp-designated-member
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
1 low5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Alison Ruth Cundall Individual · British · DOB 01/1954 · age 72 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest · firm interest | 09/07/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Richard John Cundallceased 09/07/2024· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typellp
Incorporated2004-05-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC—
Registered office
Maryvale
Mill Street
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1GH
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-07
Last: 2025-05-24
Officers (4 active · 3 resigned)
CUNDALL, Alison Ruth→
Activellp-designated-member · ~72y · appointed 2004-05-24
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CUNDALL, Anna Clare→
Activellp-designated-member · ~41y · appointed 2024-07-30
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NORTON, David Marshall→
Activellp-designated-member · ~71y · appointed 2024-07-30
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STONE, Victoria→
Activellp-designated-member · ~51y · appointed 2024-07-30
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CUNDALL, Richard John→
Resignedllp-designated-member · ~75y · appointed 2004-05-24 · resigned 2024-07-09
EVANS, John Bryan→
Resignedllp-member · ~92y · appointed 2004-12-20 · resigned 2005-06-20
MACFADDEN EVANS, Harriet Mary→
Resignedllp-member · ~83y · appointed 2004-12-20 · resigned 2005-06-20
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
5
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Punch Partnerships (Pml) Punch Partnerships (Pml) Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/03/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Glynbrochan (Cheltenham) (in Members' Voluntary Liquidation) (the Security Party) Glynbrochan (Cheltenham) Limited (in Members' Voluntary Liquidation) (the Security Party) | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 23/05/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Dkm Pension Scheme | Mortgage | 1 property | 24/02/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 22/10/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 14/10/2004 | — |
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Recent filings (67 total)
accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AAMD
2025-11-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2025-05-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-19
appoint-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-appointment-date
officers · LLAP01
2024-08-07
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control-limited-liability-partnership
persons-with-significant-control · LLPSC07
2024-08-07
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-limited-liability-partnership
persons-with-significant-control · LLPSC01
2024-08-06
termination-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-termination-date
officers · LLTM01
2024-08-06
appoint-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-appointment-date
officers · LLAP01
2024-08-06
change-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-date
officers · LLCH01
2024-08-06
appoint-person-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-appointment-date
officers · LLAP01
2024-08-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2024-05-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2023-05-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-29