10-11 GNS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
05207668 · ltd · incorporated 2004-08-17
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.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and stalled — no momentum either way. Needs an approach trigger.
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.8y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (56/100)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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 10 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
102 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (58 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-10➖GADAR, Sushil resigneddirector
- 2024-12-03📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-11-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-22➕GADAR, Sushil appointeddirector
- 2024-10-22➖WITHERALL, Thomas Howard resigneddirector
- 2024-08-08📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2024-05-18📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2024-03-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-10-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-14➕RAFIQUE, Jamal appointeddirector
- 2022-03-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-03-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-28➖DIEMER, David Anthony resigneddirector
- 2021-09-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-08-14➕WITHERALL, Thomas Howard appointeddirector
- 2019-08-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-14➖MCLEOD, Neil James resigneddirector
- 2017-02-02➕MCLEOD, Neil James appointeddirector
- 2017-02-01➕DIEMER, David Anthony appointeddirector
- 2017-02-01➖PRIESTLEY, Richard Joseph resigneddirector
- 2017-01-01➖AVIVA DIRECTOR SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2015-08-01➖CASS, Gillian Barbara resigneddirector
- 2015-08-01➕PRIESTLEY, Richard Joseph appointeddirector
- 2015-08-01➖AVIVA SIRECTOR SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2015-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2014-11-06🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-11-06🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2014-11-04➕AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-11-04➕CASS, Gillian Barbara appointeddirector
- 2014-11-04➕AVIVA DIRECTOR SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2014-11-04➕AVIVA SIRECTOR SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2014-10-04➖KANERICK, Robert Philip resigneddirector
- 2014-10-04➖TAGLIAFERRI, Mark Lee resigneddirector
- 2012-04-10➖WHITTON, Robert David resigneddirector
- 2009-01-12➖JC SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2009-01-12➕WHITTON, Robert David appointeddirector
- 2006-03-10🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2006-03-10🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Governor and the Company of the Bank of Scotland (The Security Trustee)
- 2004-09-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (The Security Trustee)
- 2004-09-24🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (The Security Trustee)
- 2004-09-16➖DLA SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2004-09-16➕JC SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 58 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Aviva Life & Pensions Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Aviva Life & Pensions Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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10-11 GNS LIMITED
This company · 05207668
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aviva Life & Pensions Uk Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/01/2017 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Aviva Annuity Uk Limitedceased 31/01/2017· 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
Incorporated2004-08-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office
80 Fenchurch Street
London
EC3M 4AE
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-14
Last: 2026-01-31
Officers (2 active · 15 resigned)
AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-11-04
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RAFIQUE, Jamal→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-03-14
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DLA SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-08-17 · resigned 2004-09-16
JC SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-09-16 · resigned 2009-01-12
CASS, Gillian Barbara→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2014-11-04 · resigned 2015-08-01
DIEMER, David Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2017-02-01 · resigned 2022-02-28
GADAR, Sushil→
Resigneddirector · ~33y · appointed 2024-10-22 · resigned 2025-01-10
KANERICK, Robert Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2004-09-16 · resigned 2014-10-04
MCLEOD, Neil James→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2017-02-02 · resigned 2018-12-14
PRIESTLEY, Richard Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-08-01 · resigned 2017-02-01
TAGLIAFERRI, Mark Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-09-16 · resigned 2014-10-04
WHITTON, Robert David→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-01-12 · resigned 2012-04-10
WITHERALL, Thomas Howard→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2020-08-14 · resigned 2024-10-22
AVIVA DIRECTOR SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2014-11-04 · resigned 2017-01-01
AVIVA SIRECTOR SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2014-11-04 · resigned 2015-08-01
DLA NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-08-17 · resigned 2004-09-16
DLA SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-08-17 · resigned 2004-09-16
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 10/03/2006 | 07/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and the Company of the Bank of Scotland (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 10/03/2006 | 07/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 24/09/2004 | 06/11/2014 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 24/09/2004 | 06/11/2014 |
Recent filings (102 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-16
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2024-12-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-11-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-23
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2024-08-08
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2024-05-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-03-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-04-08