LIATRIE BURN HYDRO LTD

🌳Matureactive
SC489734 · ltd · incorporated 2014-10-24
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
72/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 35110
Sector: Electricity, gas & energy
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 67). 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

5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 10.4y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 10.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 9 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
22 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
66 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review 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 (41 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-10-02
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    move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
    address · AD04
  3. 2024-08-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  4. 2023-10-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  5. 2023-06-08
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    YU, Ka Wai appointed
    director
  6. 2023-06-08
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    CHIRKOWSKI, Adam Edward resigned
    director
  7. 2023-06-08
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2023-06-08
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2023-05-01
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  10. 2022-12-09
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  11. 2022-12-09
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  12. 2022-12-09
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  13. 2022-12-09
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    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  14. 2022-07-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2022-04-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2022-04-29
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2022-04-26
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    BAILEY-HOUSE, James John appointed
    director
  18. 2022-04-26
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    HART-GEORGE, Christopher Radulph resigned
    director
  19. 2021-11-25
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2021-11-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  21. 2021-07-12
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    HART-GEORGE, Christopher Radulph appointed
    director
  22. 2021-02-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  23. 2020-07-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  24. 2020-07-23
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    RUEDIG, Christoph Oliver resigned
    director
  25. 2020-02-28
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent)
  26. 2020-02-25
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    Charge satisfied #2
  27. 2020-02-25
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    Charge satisfied #1
  28. 2020-02-17
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent)
  29. 2020-02-17
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited as Security Agent
  30. 2019-04-23
    ➕
    ARMOUR, Robert Malcolm appointed
    director
  31. 2018-07-31
    ➖
    CARTWRIGHT, Ian Peter George resigned
    director
  32. 2018-07-31
    ➖
    READING, Alexander James resigned
    director
  33. 2016-02-01
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    CHIRKOWSKI, Adam Edward appointed
    director
  34. 2016-02-01
    ➖
    GUDGIN, David resigned
    director
  35. 2015-12-14
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Albion Community Power PLC
  36. 2015-12-09
    ➕
    GUDGIN, David appointed
    director
  37. 2015-12-09
    ➕
    RUEDIG, Christoph Oliver appointed
    director
  38. 2015-12-02
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Albion Community Power PLC
  39. 2014-10-24
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    Company incorporated
    As LIATRIE BURN HYDRO LTD
  40. 2014-10-24
    ➕
    CARTWRIGHT, Ian Peter George appointed
    director
  41. 2014-10-24
    ➕
    READING, Alexander James appointed
    director

Owner dependency

65/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

50/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.

Red flags

1 high · 1 med ·
1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2022-12-09: legacy

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

Acp I Shareco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Acp I Shareco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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LIATRIE BURN HYDRO LTD
This company · SC489734

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
Acp I Shareco Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Green Highland Renewables Limitedceased 01/08/2018· 25-50% shares

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
Incorporated2014-10-24
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC35110 — SIC 35110

Registered office

C/O Shepherd & Wedderburn Llp
9 Haymarket Square
Edinburgh
EH3 8FY
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-30
Last: 2025-12-16

Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)

ARMOUR, Robert Malcolm→
director · ~67y · appointed 2019-04-23
View their other companies + combined net worth →
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BAILEY-HOUSE, James John→
director · ~50y · appointed 2022-04-26
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Active
YU, Ka Wai→
director · ~49y · appointed 2023-06-08
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Active
CARTWRIGHT, Ian Peter George→
director · ~65y · appointed 2014-10-24 · resigned 2018-07-31
Resigned
CHIRKOWSKI, Adam Edward→
director · ~41y · appointed 2016-02-01 · resigned 2023-06-08
Resigned
GUDGIN, David→
director · ~54y · appointed 2015-12-09 · resigned 2016-02-01
Resigned
HART-GEORGE, Christopher Radulph→
director · ~43y · appointed 2021-07-12 · resigned 2022-04-26
Resigned
READING, Alexander James→
director · ~48y · appointed 2014-10-24 · resigned 2018-07-31
Resigned
RUEDIG, Christoph Oliver→
director · ~50y · appointed 2015-12-09 · resigned 2020-07-23
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lucid Trustee Services (As Security Agent)
Lucid Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent)
A registered charge1 property28/02/2020—
outstanding
Lucid Trustee Services (As Security Agent)
Lucid Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent)
A registered charge—17/02/2020—
outstanding
Lucid Trustee Services as Security Agent
Lucid Trustee Services Limited as Security Agent
A registered charge1 property17/02/2020—
satisfied
Albion Community Power
Albion Community Power PLC
A registered charge1 property14/12/201525/02/2020
satisfied
Albion Community Power
Albion Community Power PLC
A registered charge—02/12/201525/02/2020
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Recent filings (66 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2024-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-08-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-10-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-06-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-06-08
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-05-01
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-12-09
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-12-09
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-12-09
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-12-09