ABSHERON LIMITED
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 71). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 3.5y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Charge age ~3.5 years — mid-life; refi window approaching.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-08-31 | 2023-08-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 100 | 200 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 mortgage
Corporate timeline (20 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-15🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC, Birmingham Midshires Division
- 2025-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-03-03🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Kensington Mortgage Company Limited
- 2024-11-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-11-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Kensington Mortgage Company Limited
- 2024-11-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-11-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-31🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Leeds Building Society
- 2024-10-25🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Kensington Mortgage Company Limited
- 2024-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-19📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-07-19📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-11-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-10-31🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Mortgage Works (UK) PLC (Registered Number 02222856)
- 2022-08-31🏢Company incorporatedAs ABSHERON LIMITED
- 2022-08-31➕SINGERS, James Crowe appointeddirector
- 2022-08-31➕SINGERS, Lesley Anne appointeddirector
- 2022-08-31📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr James Crowe Singers Individual · British · DOB 09/1955 · age 71 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 31/08/2022 |
Mrs Lesley Anne Singers Individual · British · DOB 09/1967 · age 59 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 31/08/2022 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Officers (2 active · 0 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC, Birmingham Midshires Division | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/12/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Kensington Mortgage Company Kensington Mortgage Company Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/03/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Kensington Mortgage Company Kensington Mortgage Company Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/11/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Leeds Building Society | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Kensington Mortgage Company Kensington Mortgage Company Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | The Mortgage Works (UK) (Registered Number 02222856) The Mortgage Works (UK) PLC (Registered Number 02222856) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2022 | — |