B & J HAULAGE SERVICES LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
03047893 · ltd · incorporated 1995-04-20
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Freight transport by road
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 65). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 28.8y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (1 active, 19 linked, 16 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
126 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 gazette
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-16📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2026-06-08📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-12-17📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-12-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-12-09📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-11-24➖MCGURK, Eamonn Francis resigneddirector
- 2024-11-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-12➕MCGURK, Eamonn Francis appointeddirector
- 2024-06-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-07-26📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2022-05-27📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-04-30➕JONES, Jennifer Anne appointeddirector
- 2022-04-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-25📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-06-25📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2021-06-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-04-15➖ROWE, Lorna Jean resigneddirector
- 2021-03-15➕JONES, Jennifer Anne appointeddirector
- 2021-03-15➖JONES, Jennifer Anne resigneddirector
- 2021-03-01➖MCGURK, Eamonn Francis resigneddirector
- 2020-03-31➖MCGURK, Brian Andrew resigneddirector
- 2020-03-20➖SNELL, Deborah Elaine resigneddirector
- 2020-02-17➕MCGURK, Eamonn Francis appointeddirector
- 2020-01-30➕MCGURK, Brian Andrew appointeddirector
- 2019-11-25➖CALLOW, Paul Jon resigneddirector
- 2019-10-31➖SNELL, Debbie resigneddirector
- 2019-10-30➕SNELL, Deborah Elaine appointeddirector
- 2019-10-15➕ROWE, Lorna Jean appointeddirector
- 2019-10-10➖MCGURK, Eamonn Francis resigneddirector
- 2019-10-03➖MCGURK, Brian Andrew resigneddirector
- 2019-09-04🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-08-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2019-07-01➕MCGURK, Brian Andrew appointeddirector
- 2019-07-01➕MCGURK, Eamonn Francis appointeddirector
- 2018-06-01➕CALLOW, Paul Jon appointeddirector
- 2017-12-10➖CHARLES, Brian Anthony resigneddirector
- 2017-05-11➖STEWART, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2016-11-03🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2015-02-25🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-07-24➖ROPER, Joanne resignedsecretary
- 2013-07-15➖ROPER, Brian Joseph resigneddirector
- 2012-03-07➕ROPER, Brian Joseph appointeddirector
- 2011-05-20➖BAKER, Stephen resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events
Owner dependency
90/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
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 65. 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 31 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-06-12
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Jennifer Anne Jones Individual · British · DOB 05/1961 · age 65 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/04/2021 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Arriva Group Limitedceased 30/04/2021· 75-100% shares
- Arriva Group Limitedceased 27/03/2018· 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-04-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC49410 — Freight transport by road
Registered office
7 St. Albans Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 5FW
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-30
Last made up to: 2025-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-12OVERDUE
Last: 2025-05-29
Officers (1 active · 18 resigned)
JONES, Jennifer Anne→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2022-04-30
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ROPER, Joanne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-04-20 · resigned 2013-07-24
PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-04-20 · resigned 1995-04-20
BAKER, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2010-11-25 · resigned 2011-05-20
CALLOW, Paul Jon→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2018-06-01 · resigned 2019-11-25
CHARLES, Brian Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2010-11-25 · resigned 2017-12-10
JONES, Jennifer Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2021-03-15 · resigned 2021-03-15
MCGURK, Brian Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2020-01-30 · resigned 2020-03-31
MCGURK, Brian Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2019-07-01 · resigned 2019-10-03
MCGURK, Eamonn Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2024-06-12 · resigned 2025-11-24
MCGURK, Eamonn Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2020-02-17 · resigned 2021-03-01
MCGURK, Eamonn Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-07-01 · resigned 2019-10-10
ROPER, Brian Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2012-03-07 · resigned 2013-07-15
ROPER, Brian Harold→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1995-04-20 · resigned 2011-02-23
ROWE, Lorna Jean→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-10-15 · resigned 2021-04-15
SNELL, Debbie→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2010-11-25 · resigned 2019-10-31
SNELL, Deborah Elaine→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-10-30 · resigned 2020-03-20
STEWART, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2010-11-25 · resigned 2017-05-11
PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-04-20 · resigned 1995-04-20
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/08/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/11/2016 | 04/09/2019 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 26/09/1997 | 25/02/2015 |
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Recent filings (126 total)
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2026-06-16
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2026-06-08
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-12-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-12-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-12-09
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-12-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-11-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-12
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-11-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-12-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-15