G4S LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04992207 · ltd · incorporated 2003-12-11
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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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Private security activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 69-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 69). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
17 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 4.7y
15/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Charge age ~4.7 years — mid-life; refi window approaching.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (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
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
43 officers (3 active, 43 linked, 36 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
544 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (124 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-01-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-01-16🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Ubs Ag, Stamford Branch as Collateral Agent
- 2026-01-16🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Ubs Ag, Stamford Branch as Collateral Agent
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-06-12🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association as Notes Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties
- 2024-11-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-10-24📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-12📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-09-03🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association
- 2024-08-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-08-08🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association
- 2024-07-26➕BARTLETT, Ridwaan appointedsecretary
- 2024-07-26➕CECIL, Loretta Arlene appointeddirector
- 2024-07-26➖BARROCHE, Celine Arlette Virginie resignedsecretary
- 2024-07-26➖BUCKMAN, David Isaac resigneddirector
- 2024-07-26📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-07-26📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-07-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-06-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-05-22🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch
- 2024-05-22🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association
- 2024-02-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-02-16🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-10-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-10-04🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (Collateral Agent)
- 2023-10-04🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent)
- 2023-07-14📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-07-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-21🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties)
- 2021-10-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties)
- 2021-10-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties)
- 2021-10-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties)
- 2021-10-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Wilmington Trust, National Association (As Notes Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties)
- 2021-10-20🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties)
- 2021-10-08🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Standard Chartered Bank
- 2021-04-21➖ALMANZA, Ashley Martin resigneddirector
- 2021-04-21➖CONNOLLY, John Patrick resigneddirector
- 2021-04-21➖GRATE AXEN, Adine Charlotte resigneddirector
- 2021-04-21➖MOGFORD, Steven Lewis resigneddirector
- 2021-04-21➖RAMSAY, John resigneddirector
- 2021-04-21➖WELLER, Timothy Peter resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 124 events
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med · 1 low3 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-01-16: A registered charge; 2026-01-16: A registered charge; 2025-06-12: A registered charge
16 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Atlas UK Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Atlas UK Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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G4S LIMITED
This company · 04992207
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlas UK Bidco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2021 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-12-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC80100 — Private security activities
Registered office
6th Floor 50 Broadway
London
SW1H 0DB
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-15
Last: 2026-03-01
Officers (3 active · 40 resigned)
Active
BRANDT, Timothy Edward→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2021-04-07
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CECIL, Loretta Arlene→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2024-07-26
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BARROCHE, Celine Arlette Virginie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-01-01 · resigned 2024-07-26
DAVID, Peter Vincent→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-01-01 · resigned 2016-12-31
GRIFFITHS, Nigel Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-05-06 · resigned 2007-01-01
OFFICE ORGANIZATION & SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-12-11 · resigned 2004-05-06
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-12-11 · resigned 2003-12-11
ALMANZA, Ashley Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2013-05-01 · resigned 2021-04-21
BUCKLES, Nicholas Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-05-19 · resigned 2013-05-31
BUCKMAN, David Isaac→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2021-04-07 · resigned 2024-07-26
CHAPMAN, Clare Moira→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2019-09-23 · resigned 2021-04-06
CONDON, Paul Leslie, Lord→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2004-05-19 · resigned 2013-06-06
CONNOLLY, John Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2012-06-08 · resigned 2021-04-21
CROZIER, Adam Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-01-01 · resigned 2016-05-27
DALY, John Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2015-06-05 · resigned 2019-05-16
DIGHTON, Trevor Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-05-06 · resigned 2013-06-06
DUCH PEDERSEN, Alf→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2004-05-19 · resigned 2012-06-07
ELLIOTT, Mark Wynne→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-09-01 · resigned 2016-05-27
FLEURIOT, Elisabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2018-06-18 · resigned 2021-04-06
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
16
Outstanding
9
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Ubs Ag, Stamford Branch as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/01/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Ubs Ag, Stamford Branch as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/01/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust, National Association as Notes Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/06/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/09/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/08/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/05/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/05/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust, National Association | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/02/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/10/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/10/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/04/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/10/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Wilmington Trust, National Association (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/10/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/10/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust, National Association (As Notes Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/10/2021 | 16/11/2024 | |
| outstanding | Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch (As Collateral Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/10/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Standard Chartered Bank | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/10/2021 | — |
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Recent filings (544 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-01-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-01-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-11-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-10-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-16
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-09-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-08-13
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-07-26
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-07-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-07-26