G & D'S LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
02698223 · ltd · incorporated 1992-03-18
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Mar 2024
Net worth
£170.8k
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10520
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 56102Unlicenced restaurants and cafes
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed food-drink with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 64). Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 34.0y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 34.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (79/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (2 active, 8 linked, 3 with DOB)
78
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
93 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
55
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £170,811
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£171k
↑ 8.3% YoY
Current Assets
£524k
↑ 98% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-03-31 | 2023-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £226.9k | £204.8k |
| Current assets | £523.6k | £264.3k |
| Net assets | £170.8k | £157.6k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (31 events)Click to expand
- 2025-04-01📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2025-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-04📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2024-02-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-22📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2021-06-08📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2020-06-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-04-02📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2019-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-12📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2018-01-02📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2017-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2006-03-01➕STROUP, Loredana, Dr appointedsecretary
- 2006-03-01➖STROUP, George Austin, Dr resignedsecretary
- 2006-03-01➖BIRKIN, Isabella Josefa Agnes resigneddirector
- 1994-05-18➕STROUP, George Austin, Dr appointedsecretary
- 1993-12-15➖ROBERTS, Davis Farrington resignedsecretary
- 1993-12-15➖ROBERTS, Davis Farrington resigneddirector
- 1993-11-10➕BIRKIN, Isabella Josefa Agnes appointeddirector
- 1992-07-09🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1992-03-18🏢Company incorporatedAs G & D'S LIMITED
- 1992-03-18➕STROUP, George Austin, Dr appointeddirector
- 1992-03-18➕ROBERTS, Davis Farrington appointedsecretary
- 1992-03-18➕MBC SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1992-03-18➖MBC SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1992-03-18➕ROBERTS, Davis Farrington appointeddirector
- 1992-03-18➕MBC NOMINEES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1992-03-18➖MBC NOMINEES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
93/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 34 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong 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.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 34 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 34 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-03-31
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr George Austin Stroup Individual · British · DOB 09/1962 · age 64 | — | — | board controlboard control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPEDIA IMPEX LIMITED→ 12569993 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| FOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED→ 07010433 · est 2009 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 16y | — | — |
| FRONTIER DISTILLERY LTD→ 14119772 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| FROTH BLOWERS BREWING COMPANY LTD→ 08083477 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 13y | — | — |
| G & T BUTCHERY SERVICES LTD→ 15517192 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| GARKO RESOURCES UK LTD→ 15999993 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| GELATERIA ALFONSO LTD.→ 11048424 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| GEOMARG FOODS LTD→ 15733575 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| GINGER PIG LIMITED→ 03971587 · est 2000 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 26y | — | — |
| GO 2 BEVERAGES LTD→ 15750870 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| GO AND EAT OXFORD LIMITED→ 16486537 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GREAT BRITISH MEAD COMPANY LIMITED→ 12233486 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-03-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10520 — SIC 10520
Registered office
1 Cowley Road
Oxford
Oxon
OX4 1HP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-03-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-20
Last: 2025-07-06
Officers (2 active · 6 resigned)
STROUP, Loredana, Dr→
Activesecretary · appointed 2006-03-01
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STROUP, George Austin, Dr→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 1992-03-18
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ROBERTS, Davis Farrington→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-03-18 · resigned 1993-12-15
STROUP, George Austin, Dr→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-05-18 · resigned 2006-03-01
MBC SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-03-18 · resigned 1992-03-18
BIRKIN, Isabella Josefa Agnes→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1993-11-10 · resigned 2006-03-01
ROBERTS, Davis Farrington→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1992-03-18 · resigned 1993-12-15
MBC NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-03-18 · resigned 1992-03-18
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 09/07/1992 | — |
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Recent filings (93 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-09
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2025-04-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-03-31
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-03-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-02-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-12-31
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-06-26
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2021-06-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-06-21
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2021-06-08