ZULU REALISATIONS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
03777089 · ltd · incorporated 1999-05-20
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
—
year to Dec 2024
Net worth
£1.6k
book net assets
Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial management
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueAsset-holding vehicle with a 74-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 74). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · oldest 24.2y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (82/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
28 officers (1 active, 28 linked, 21 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
175 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £1,557
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£2k
Current Assets
£2k
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £1.6k | — |
| Current assets | £1.6k | — |
| Net assets | £1.6k | — |
| Average employees | — | 300 |
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (79 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-30📄second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-dateconfirmation-statement · RP04CS01
- 2025-03-31📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2025-03-17📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-03-17📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-02-06➖LEWIS, Martin Allen resigneddirector
- 2024-08-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-05-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-05-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-06➕BRIERLEY, Anthony William appointeddirector
- 2024-05-06➖BEVERIDGE, Alastair Paul resigneddirector
- 2024-05-06➖FREAKLEY, Simon Vincent resigneddirector
- 2024-04-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-08📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-03-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-02-10➕BEVERIDGE, Alastair Paul appointeddirector
- 2015-02-10➕FREAKLEY, Simon Vincent appointeddirector
- 2015-01-27🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2015-01-27🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-10-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-03-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-02-16➖GLEAVE, James John resigneddirector
- 2008-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-11-14➖APPELL, Simon Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2008-11-14➖FOSTER, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2008-11-14➖FREAKLEY, Simon Vincent resigneddirector
- 2008-11-14➕LEWIS, Martin Allen appointeddirector
- 2008-11-13➖MUMFORD, Danielle Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2008-11-13➖PEREL, Sabrina Ann resignedsecretary
- 2008-11-13➖PANCER, Joseph Lowell resigneddirector
- 2008-11-13➖PEREL, Sabrina Ann resigneddirector
- 2008-11-12➕PANCER, Joseph Lowell appointeddirector
- 2008-10-31➕PEREL, Sabrina Ann appointeddirector
- 2008-09-25➖CHIA, Helen resigneddirector
- 2008-03-31➖BRIERLEY, Anthony William resigneddirector
- 2007-07-31➕FOSTER, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2007-06-29➕MUMFORD, Danielle Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-29➖THOMPSON, Paul resignedsecretary
- 2007-06-29➕CHIA, Helen appointeddirector
- 2007-06-29➖THOMPSON, Paul resigneddirector
- 2006-10-09➕GLEAVE, James John appointeddirector
- 2006-10-09➕THOMPSON, Paul appointeddirector
- 2006-08-24➖THOMPSON, Paul resigneddirector
- 2005-04-28➕APPELL, Simon Jonathan appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 79 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 74 — 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 70+: Senior director is approximately 74 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Anthony William Brierley Individual · British · DOB 07/1952 · age 74 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/02/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Zulu Holdings Limitedceased 06/02/2025· 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.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 PROJECTS LIMITED→ 14198097 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 365 CARE GLOUCESTER LIMITED→ 17100483 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3C RESOURCING LIMITED→ 15251648 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 4ON LTD→ 11172830 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| 4PW LTD→ 11598274 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| A.CLARKE DESIGN LTD→ 10208999 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| AA PROPTECH CONSULTING LTD→ 16242427 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| AADOUGLAS LIMITED→ 09272470 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| ABINGER WATCHES LTD→ 16484573 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ABINOR CONSULTING LIMITED→ 07916674 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| ABJC LTD→ 15471010 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABS HEATING SERVICES LIMITED→ 11111910 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-05-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70221 — Financial management
Registered office
Buchanan's Barn
Broad Campden
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6XB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-30
Last: 2026-03-16
Officers (1 active · 27 resigned)
BRIERLEY, Anthony William→
Activedirector · ~74y · appointed 2024-05-06
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GORDON, Abram Steven→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-05-20 · resigned 2001-02-02
MUMFORD, Danielle Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-29 · resigned 2008-11-13
PEREL, Sabrina Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-02-02 · resigned 2008-11-13
THOMPSON, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-02 · resigned 2007-06-29
WALLIS, Christopher Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-02-02 · resigned 2002-12-02
SEVERNSIDE SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-05-20 · resigned 1999-05-20
APPELL, Simon Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2005-04-28 · resigned 2008-11-14
AVEY, Edward Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1999-09-22 · resigned 2001-02-02
BEVERIDGE, Alastair Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2015-02-10 · resigned 2024-05-06
BRIERLEY, Anthony William→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2003-03-27 · resigned 2008-03-31
BUCHLER, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1999-09-22 · resigned 2003-09-30
CHERKASKY, Michael Griffin→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2001-02-02 · resigned 2005-04-07
CHIA, Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-06-29 · resigned 2008-09-25
FOSTER, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-07-31 · resigned 2008-11-14
FREAKLEY, Simon Vincent→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2015-02-10 · resigned 2024-05-06
FREAKLEY, Simon Vincent→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1999-09-22 · resigned 2008-11-14
GLEAVE, James John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2006-10-09 · resigned 2009-02-16
GORDON, Abram Steven→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1999-05-20 · resigned 2001-02-02
LEWIS, Martin Allen→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2008-11-14 · resigned 2025-02-06
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 13/10/2009 | 27/01/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 12/03/2009 | 27/01/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 07/03/2002 | 27/11/2008 |
Recent filings (175 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-10-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-14
second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
2025-06-30
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2025-03-31
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-30
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-03-17
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-03-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-08-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-04-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-08-18