BIS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04037250 · ltd · incorporated 2000-07-20
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
69/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Data processing, hosting and related activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (40/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 25.2y
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 25.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 53/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
33 officers (2 active, 33 linked, 26 with DOB)
86
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
217 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
69/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
8
filings
- • 5 officers
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 address
Last 90 days
13
filings
- • 5 officers
- • 3 mortgage
- • 2 accounts
Last 180 days
13
filings
- • 5 officers
- • 3 mortgage
- • 2 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (110 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-10📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-07-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-07-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-07-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-07-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-07-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-07-07🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2026-07-07🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2026-06-29➕NASSER, Charles Costandi appointeddirector
- 2026-06-29➕RAMASAMY, Sudhersan appointeddirector
- 2026-06-29➖MANUEL, David Colin resignedsecretary
- 2026-06-29➖DELUCA, Vincent resigneddirector
- 2026-06-29➖MANUEL, David Colin resigneddirector
- 2026-05-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2026-05-26📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-05-26📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-05-26📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-05-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-05-15🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2025-11-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-14🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2025-11-06📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2024-12-31📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-12-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-20➕MANUEL, David Colin appointedsecretary
- 2024-12-20📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-12-19➖O'CONNOR, Caroline Sarah resignedsecretary
- 2024-12-18➕DELUCA, Vincent appointeddirector
- 2024-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-12-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-12-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-06-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-11➖CRAWLEY-TRICE, Simon Richard resigneddirector
- 2023-09-13➕O'CONNOR, Caroline Sarah appointedsecretary
- 2023-09-13➖REDDING, Matthew resignedsecretary
- 2022-05-11➖KARAOLIS, Stylianos resigneddirector
- 2022-05-11➕MANUEL, David Colin appointeddirector
- 2021-12-23➖MITCHELL, Steven Keith resigneddirector
- 2021-12-15➕KARAOLIS, Stylianos appointeddirector
- 2021-05-12➕CRAWLEY-TRICE, Simon Richard appointeddirector
- 2021-05-12➖HOWSON, David Michael resigneddirector
- 2019-10-28➕REDDING, Matthew appointedsecretary
- 2019-04-26🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Ares Management Limited as Security Agent
- 2019-04-15🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2018-03-06➖CHAPMAN, Kirsty resigneddirector
- 2018-03-06➕MITCHELL, Steven Keith appointeddirector
- 2017-09-08➕CHAPMAN, Kirsty appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 110 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
2 med ·3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: MANUEL, David Colin resigned 2026-06-29; DELUCA, Vincent resigned 2026-06-29; MANUEL, David Colin resigned 2026-06-29
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Six Degrees Investments Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Six Degrees Investments Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BIS LIMITED
This company · 04037250
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Six Degrees Investments Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-07-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC63110 — Data processing, hosting and related activities
Registered office
17 Slingsby Place The Yards
London
WC2E 9AB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-03
Last: 2025-07-20
Officers (2 active · 31 resigned)
NASSER, Charles Costandi→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2026-06-29
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RAMASAMY, Sudhersan→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2026-06-29
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BOOTH, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-03-26 · resigned 2016-06-30
DE LISSER, Ferdinand George→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-06-01 · resigned 2013-03-26
MANUEL, David Colin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2024-12-20 · resigned 2026-06-29
O'CONNOR, Caroline Sarah→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2023-09-13 · resigned 2024-12-19
REDDING, Matthew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-10-28 · resigned 2023-09-13
DWS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-07-20 · resigned 2003-06-01
ATIE, Leor→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2002-04-30 · resigned 2003-12-31
CHAPMAN, Kirsty→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2017-09-08 · resigned 2018-03-06
CRAWLEY-TRICE, Simon Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2021-05-12 · resigned 2024-06-11
DAWSON, Brett→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2001-03-30 · resigned 2002-04-30
DE LISSER, Ferdinand George→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2012-01-26 · resigned 2013-03-26
DELUCA, Vincent→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-12-18 · resigned 2026-06-29
GRANT, Anthony Bryce→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2008-10-24 · resigned 2013-03-26
HARDY, Andrew John→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2001-03-30 · resigned 2001-07-24
HEALEY, Andrew Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2001-07-04 · resigned 2002-04-30
HOWE, Adrian Trevor→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2015-08-17 · resigned 2016-10-07
HOWSON, David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2017-02-01 · resigned 2021-05-12
ING, Michael Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-10-07 · resigned 2017-09-08
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Ares Management (As Security Agent) Ares Management Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/11/2025 | 07/07/2026 | |
| satisfied | Ares Management as Security Agent Ares Management Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | 2 properties | 26/04/2019 | 07/07/2026 | |
| satisfied | Axa Private Debt Iii Sàrl | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/10/2015 | 15/04/2019 | |
| satisfied | Penta Capital (As Security Trustee) Penta Capital LLP (As Security Trustee) | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 26/03/2013 | 16/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | Penta Capital (As Security Trustee) Penta Capital LLP (As Security Trustee) | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 26/03/2013 | 16/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (the "Security Agent") | Debenture | 1 property | 26/03/2013 | 16/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 13/07/2012 | 15/05/2026 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 13/02/2008 | 07/05/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/01/2003 | 07/05/2013 | |
| satisfied | Level 3 Communications Level 3 Communications Limited | Charge over book debts | 1 property | 01/01/2002 | 05/12/2002 | |
| satisfied | Bt Contracts Rentals Bt Contracts Rentals Limited | Legal assignment of a bank deposit account numbered 30463612 & designated business premium a/c bis LTD:bt contrzact rentals LTD | 1 property | 30/04/2001 | 27/06/2007 |
Recent filings (217 total)
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-07-10
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-07-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-07-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-07-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-07-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-07-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-05-26
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-05-26
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-05-26
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-05-26
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-05-15
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-21
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2025-11-06