ACL HIRE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC185801 · ltd · incorporated 1998-05-14
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 16.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 16.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 9 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
117 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
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-15➕CALABRIA, David Thomas appointeddirector
- 2024-10-15➖FORD, Paul Leslie resigneddirector
- 2024-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-01🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lombard North Central Public Limited Company
- 2023-07-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-16➕LOVEDAY, Matthew Henry appointeddirector
- 2023-02-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-05-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lombard North Central Public Limited Company (As Security Trustee)
- 2022-01-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-01-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-01-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-31➕OLIVIER-SMITH, Alan Christopher appointeddirector
- 2021-12-31➖BELL, Nina Anne resigneddirector
- 2021-12-31➖TURNER, Jason Christopher Godsell resigneddirector
- 2021-10-15➕FORD, Paul Leslie appointeddirector
- 2021-10-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-27📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2020-08-27📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-02-03➕LALL, Inderpal appointedsecretary
- 2020-02-03➖MANNION, Thomas Matthew resignedsecretary
- 2020-02-03📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2019-08-14➖KIGHTLEY, Mark John resigneddirector
- 2019-08-14➕TURNER, Jason Christopher Godsell appointeddirector
- 2019-01-21🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-01-21🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-01-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lombard North Central PLC as Security Trustee
- 2018-07-20➖JONES, Gail Marion resignedsecretary
- 2018-07-20➕MANNION, Thomas Matthew appointedsecretary
- 2017-11-09➕JONES, Gail Marion appointedsecretary
- 2017-11-09➕BELL, Nina Anne appointeddirector
- 2017-11-09➖HARRIS, James William Richard resigneddirector
- 2017-11-09➖HARRIS, William resigneddirector
- 2017-11-09➕KIGHTLEY, Mark John appointeddirector
- 2016-11-02🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lhe Finance LTD
- 2016-01-15🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited
- 2015-12-16🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2015-12-03🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2010-07-01➖PETERKINS, SOLICITORS resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2010-01-11🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Aib Bank (Ci) Limited
- 1999-05-14➕HARRIS, James William Richard appointeddirector
- 1999-05-14➕HARRIS, William appointeddirector
- 1999-05-14➖PETERKINS SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
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 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
Avis Budget Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Avis Budget Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ACL HIRE LIMITED
This company · SC185801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avis Budget Uk Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 24/08/2020 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- J & W Harris Holdings Limitedceased 24/08/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-05-14
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC77110 — Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
Registered office
47 West Main Street
Blackburn
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH47 7LT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-17
Last: 2026-03-03
Officers (4 active · 10 resigned)
Active
CALABRIA, David Thomas→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-10-15
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LOVEDAY, Matthew Henry→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2023-02-16
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OLIVIER-SMITH, Alan Christopher→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2021-12-31
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JONES, Gail Marion→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-11-09 · resigned 2018-07-20
MANNION, Thomas Matthew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-07-20 · resigned 2020-02-03
PETERKINS, SOLICITORS→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-05-14 · resigned 2010-07-01
BELL, Nina Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2017-11-09 · resigned 2021-12-31
FORD, Paul Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2021-10-15 · resigned 2024-10-15
HARRIS, James William Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1999-05-14 · resigned 2017-11-09
HARRIS, William→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-05-14 · resigned 2017-11-09
KIGHTLEY, Mark John→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2017-11-09 · resigned 2019-08-14
TURNER, Jason Christopher Godsell→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-08-14 · resigned 2021-12-31
PETERKINS SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 1998-05-14 · resigned 1999-05-14
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
4
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Public Company Lombard North Central Public Limited Company | A registered charge | — | 01/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Public Company (As Security Trustee) Lombard North Central Public Limited Company (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 20/05/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Lombard North Central as Security Trustee Lombard North Central PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | — | 18/01/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Lhe Finance Lhe Finance LTD | A registered charge | — | 02/11/2016 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 15/01/2016 | 21/01/2019 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 16/12/2015 | 21/01/2019 | |
| satisfied | Aib Bank (Ci) Aib Bank (Ci) Limited | Security asignment | 1 property | 11/01/2010 | 03/12/2015 |
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Recent filings (117 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-07
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-03-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-07-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-02-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-11
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-05-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-01-13