ASCO DECOMMISSIONING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC180242 · ltd · incorporated 1997-11-04
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
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 77/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 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
19 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 27.3y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
19 charges (19/19 with lender, 19/19 with type)
90
Directors & officers
38 officers (5 active, 38 linked, 33 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
216 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
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 (128 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-23➕SCOTT, Allan Douglas appointeddirector
- 2025-07-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-18📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-07-12📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-07-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-07-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-07-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-07-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-07-02📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-07-02🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2024-07-02🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2024-06-27🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2024-06-27🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2024-06-27🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2024-05-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-29➕PETTIGREW, Timothy Michael Robert appointeddirector
- 2023-08-29➖FRANCE, Peter Ian resigneddirector
- 2023-08-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-08-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-08-24📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2023-08-22📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2023-08-18📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-08-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-08-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-08-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-08-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-08-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-08-16🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2023-08-11🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2023-08-11🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2023-08-11🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Endless LLP (As Security Trustee)
- 2023-07-03➕WRIGHT, Antony Robert William appointeddirector
- 2023-06-30➖PAVER, Gary Neil resigneddirector
- 2020-03-20➖LIPP, Marianne Hope resigneddirector
- 2020-03-20➕PAVER, Gary Neil appointeddirector
- 2019-05-01➕LIPP, Marianne Hope appointeddirector
- 2019-05-01➖WALKER, Mark Johnstone resigneddirector
- 2018-10-01➕FRANCE, Peter Ian appointeddirector
- 2018-09-25➖BROWN, Alan John resigneddirector
- 2018-09-10➕MITCHELL, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2018-08-31➖LENNOX, Craig John resigneddirector
- 2017-04-12🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2015-10-01➕LENNOX, Craig John appointeddirector
- 2015-10-01➖TAYLOR, Jonathan David Richard resigneddirector
- 2015-08-26➖COULL, John James resigneddirector
- 2015-03-24➖MACIVER, Kevin Duncan resigneddirector
- 2015-03-24➕TAYLOR, Jonathan David Richard appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
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
Asco Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Asco Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ASCO DECOMMISSIONING LIMITED
This company · SC180242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asco Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (Uk) Limited ceased 11/08/2023· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-11-04
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Asco Group Headquarters Unit A, 11 Harvest Avenue
D2 Business Park, Dyce
Aberdeen
AB21 0BQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-18
Last: 2025-11-04
Officers (5 active · 33 resigned)
MCINTYRE, Fraser Nicol→
Activesecretary · appointed 2012-05-28
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MITCHELL, Stephen→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-09-10
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PETTIGREW, Timothy Michael Robert→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2023-08-29
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SCOTT, Allan Douglas→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2025-07-23
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WRIGHT, Antony Robert William→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2023-07-03
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KENNEDY, William Stewart→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-08-26 · resigned 2011-03-31
LLOYD, Christopher Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-11-07 · resigned 1998-08-26
MCKENZIE, Lindsay-Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-03-31 · resigned 2012-05-28
REID, Brian→
Resignednominee-secretary · appointed 1997-11-04 · resigned 1997-11-07
ALLAN, William Macdonald→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2006-10-25 · resigned 2014-12-08
AVERILL, Michael Charles Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2008-05-01 · resigned 2011-12-22
BROWN, Alan John→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2014-12-09 · resigned 2018-09-25
CORDINER, William Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-08-24 · resigned 2006-10-25
COULL, John James→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2007-01-01 · resigned 2015-08-26
FRANCE, Peter Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-10-01 · resigned 2023-08-29
JONES, Glenn→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-04-05 · resigned 2005-01-31
LENNOX, Craig John→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-10-01 · resigned 2018-08-31
LIPP, Marianne Hope→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-05-01 · resigned 2020-03-20
LITTNER, Claude Manuel→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2005-01-28 · resigned 2006-10-25
LLOYD, Christopher Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1997-11-07 · resigned 2006-10-25
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Mortgages & charges
19
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:19 of 19 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/06/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/06/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Bz Commercial Finance Designated Activity Company as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/06/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 11/08/2023 | 02/07/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 11/08/2023 | 02/07/2024 | |
| outstanding | Endless (As Security Trustee) Endless LLP (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 11/08/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 01/08/2012 | 12/04/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 17/07/2012 | 16/08/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 21/12/2011 | 25/07/2012 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Supplemental legal charge | 1 property | 18/07/2007 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Phoenix Equity Nominees Phoenix Equity Nominees Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 01/11/2006 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 01/11/2006 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Phoenix Equity Nominees Phoenix Equity Nominees Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 25/10/2006 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 25/10/2006 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 25/10/2006 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Phoenix Equity Nominees Phoenix Equity Nominees Limited | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 25/10/2006 | 10/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 27/11/2000 | 31/10/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 27/09/2000 | 31/10/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor & Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Others | Floating charge | 1 property | 17/12/1998 | 16/10/2000 |
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Recent filings (216 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-18
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-07-18
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-07-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-07-04
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-07-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-07-02
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-11