G REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED

⚰️Wound downadministration
01026430 · ltd · incorporated 1971-10-06
Investment thesis
Company administration — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
34/100
Pass
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What this business does
Primary activity: Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 34/100 (pass), bankability 12/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 64). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (90/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.

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Refinance opportunity

10 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 46.2y

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 46.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).

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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
55 officers (1 active, 55 linked, 41 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
258 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
34/100Pass
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.

Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
5
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (146 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-12-30
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
    insolvency · AM10
  2. 2025-11-07
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
    insolvency · AM19
  3. 2025-06-23
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
    insolvency · AM10
  4. 2024-12-31
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
    insolvency · AM10
  5. 2024-11-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
    insolvency · AM19
  6. 2024-06-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
    insolvency · AM10
  7. 2023-12-22
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
    insolvency · AM10
  8. 2023-11-13
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
    insolvency · AM19
  9. 2023-08-23
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
    insolvency · AM10
  10. 2023-03-08
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
    insolvency · AM02
  11. 2022-12-21
    ⚠️
    liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals
    insolvency · AM06
  12. 2022-12-19
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  13. 2022-12-13
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-proposals
    insolvency · AM03
  14. 2022-12-06
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
    insolvency · AM01
  15. 2022-12-02
    ✏️
    certificate-change-of-name-company
    change-of-name · CERTNM
  16. 2022-07-11
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  17. 2022-07-11
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  18. 2022-06-23
    📄
    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  19. 2022-06-16
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: Huk 110 Limited
  20. 2022-05-19
    📄
    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  21. 2022-05-18
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  22. 2022-03-22
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2022-03-15
    📄
    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  24. 2022-03-14
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  25. 2022-03-14
    📄
    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  26. 2022-03-03
    PILIBOSYAN, Nikolay Mardik resigned
    director
  27. 2022-03-02
    PIKE, Nicholas John appointed
    director
  28. 2022-03-02
    LU, Tao resigned
    director
  29. 2022-03-02
    PILIBOSYAN, Nikolay Mardik appointed
    director
  30. 2022-03-02
    WANG, Fei resigned
    director
  31. 2022-03-02
    DYNAMIC BLOOM LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  32. 2022-03-02
    GREAT DETAILS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  33. 2022-03-02
    WWCU LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  34. 2021-10-11
    DYNAMIC BLOOM LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  35. 2021-10-11
    GREAT DETAILS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  36. 2021-10-11
    WWCU LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  37. 2021-09-29
    LU, Tao appointed
    director
  38. 2021-09-29
    QIU, Chenran resigned
    director
  39. 2021-09-29
    SU, Xiao resigned
    director
  40. 2021-09-29
    WANG, Fei appointed
    director
  41. 2021-02-16
    HAOUZI, Paul David resigned
    director
  42. 2020-12-01
    BRASSINGTON, Philip John resigned
    secretary
  43. 2020-10-07
    HENDERSON, Mark Anthony Vere resigned
    director
  44. 2019-06-24
    BRASSINGTON, Philip John appointed
    secretary
  45. 2019-06-24
    JOHNSTON, Matthew Francis Iain, Mr. resigned
    secretary
  46. 2018-11-15
    CLACHER, Raymond Mark resigned
    director
  47. 2018-11-15
    HAOUZI, Paul David appointed
    director
  48. 2018-05-01
    HOBBINS, Jeremy Paul Egerton resigned
    director
  49. 2018-05-01
    PARTHASARATHY, Srinivasan resigned
    director
  50. 2018-05-01
    QIU, Chenran appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 146 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

75/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 55 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

4 high · 1 med ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2022-12-31

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2023-07-09

Company status: administration
high

Company is in a formal insolvency or administration process. Treat accordingly.

13 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2025-12-30: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report; 2025-11-07: liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period

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.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Qiu Yafu
Individual · Chinese · DOB 01/1958 · age 68
2550%
board control25-50% shares · board control18/04/2018
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Gieves & Hawkes Limitedceased 18/04/2018· 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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Company details

Statusadministration
Typeltd
Incorporated1971-10-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC47710 — Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores

Registered office

G Realisations 2022 Limited C/O Fti Consulting 200 Aldersgate
Aldersgate Street
London
London
EC1A 4HD

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2022-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2020-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2023-07-09OVERDUE
Last: 2022-06-25

Officers (1 active · 54 resigned)

PIKE, Nicholas John
director · ~64y · appointed 2022-03-02
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Active
BAXTER, James Nathan
secretary · appointed 2001-03-23 · resigned 2003-06-26
Resigned
BRASSINGTON, Philip John
secretary · appointed 2019-06-24 · resigned 2020-12-01
Resigned
COLLINS, David Alford
secretary · appointed 2012-05-03 · resigned 2016-06-30
Resigned
COLLINS, David Alford
secretary · appointed 2003-11-01 · resigned 2009-01-05
Resigned
COLLINS, David Alford
secretary · appointed 1999-07-29 · resigned 2001-03-23
Resigned
CURRIE, Ian Hamilton
secretary · appointed 1994-02-04 · resigned 1999-07-29
Resigned
DRESNER, William Johnathan
secretary · appointed 2009-01-05 · resigned 2010-05-12
Resigned
JOHNSTON, Matthew Francis Iain, Mr.
secretary · appointed 2016-06-30 · resigned 2019-06-24
Resigned
MERRIMAN, Andrew John
secretary · appointed 2010-05-12 · resigned 2012-05-03
Resigned
SAUNDERS, Anthony James, Mr.
secretary · resigned 1994-02-03
Resigned
CARGIL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2003-06-26 · resigned 2003-11-01
Resigned
BAXTER, James Nathan
director · ~59y · appointed 2001-03-23 · resigned 2003-06-26
Resigned
BOOW, Julian
director · ~55y · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2009-08-01
Resigned
CLACHER, Raymond Mark
director · ~63y · appointed 2012-05-03 · resigned 2018-11-15
Resigned
CLACHER, Raymond Mark
director · ~63y · appointed 2004-01-20 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned
COHEN, Richard Samuel, Mr.
director · ~72y · appointed 2014-05-22 · resigned 2016-06-04
Resigned
COLLINS, David Alford
director · ~70y · appointed 2013-07-10 · resigned 2016-06-30
Resigned
COLLINS, David Alford
director · ~70y · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2009-01-05
Resigned
COLLINS, David Alford
director · ~70y · appointed 1997-03-17 · resigned 2001-03-23
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

10
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Huk 110
Huk 110 Limited
A registered charge1 property16/06/2022
satisfied
The Bank of East Asia
Memorandum of security relating to a deposit1 property10/08/201117/11/2012
satisfied
The Bank of East Asia
Legal charge1 property25/09/200617/11/2012
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Mortgage deed3 properties13/10/199717/09/1998
satisfied
Norwich Union Mortgage Finance
Norwich Union Mortgage Finance Limited
Deed of legal charge and mortgage1 property15/02/199617/02/2006
satisfied
US1 Holdings
US1 Holdings Limited
Guarantee and debenture1 property15/07/199215/07/1997
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Letter of set off1 property29/01/198507/11/2003
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
Leter of set off1 property17/12/198207/11/2003
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank LTD
Single debenture1 property07/09/198107/11/2003
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
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Single debenture1 property10/03/198021/08/1987
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Recent filings (258 total)

liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2025-12-30
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2025-11-07
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2025-06-23
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2024-12-31
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2024-11-12
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2024-06-25
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2023-12-22
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2023-11-13
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2023-08-23
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · AM02
2023-03-08
liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals
insolvency · AM06
2022-12-21
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-12-19
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · AM03
2022-12-13
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · AM01
2022-12-06
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2022-12-02