A-GAS (ORB) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07488989 · ltd · incorporated 2011-01-11
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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book net assets
Opportunity
56/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 57/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 15.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 15.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (3 active, 22 linked, 18 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
140 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
56/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
55
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 restoration
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (76 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-19📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2025-08-19📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2025-03-22📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2025-03-11📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2025-03-04📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-03-03📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-03-03🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2024-12-02📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2024-12-02📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2024-12-02⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2024-12-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-09-16📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-08-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-03-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-03-11🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2024-03-08🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Truist Bank
- 2023-12-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-12-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-12-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-12-14➕AALBERS, Willem Benjamin appointeddirector
- 2023-12-14➖AMBROSE, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2023-12-14➖PODMORE, Ian Victor Stewart resigneddirector
- 2023-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-07📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-08-03📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2023-08-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-08-02📄capital-alter-shares-subdivisioncapital · SH02
- 2018-10-31➖ROACH, Joseph Monte resigneddirector
- 2017-11-29🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Wilmington Trust (London) Limited
- 2017-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2017-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2017-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-08-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-08-11➖EALES, Darryl Charles resigneddirector
- 2017-08-11➖HANDY, Christopher Peter resigneddirector
- 2017-08-11➖HEIDEN, Paul resigneddirector
- 2016-12-21➖BUISSINNE, Ronald Owen resigneddirector
- 2016-12-21➖MASTERS, Jonathan Patrick resigneddirector
- 2016-12-21➖PRICE, Sally Ann resigneddirector
- 2016-12-02🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
- 2016-08-01➕PODMORE, Ian Victor Stewart appointeddirector
- 2016-08-01➕ROACH, Joseph Monte appointeddirector
- 2015-07-20➕HEIDEN, Paul appointeddirector
- 2015-03-05➖SIMONDS, Gavin Napier resigneddirector
- 2015-01-15➖LEGGETT, Kevan Paul resigneddirector
- 2014-11-13➕HANDY, Christopher Peter appointeddirector
- 2014-11-13➖LATHAM, Peter James resigneddirector
- 2014-08-27➖RUTLEY, John resigneddirector
- 2014-04-01➕STEWART, Richard Edward Marcel appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 76 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
44/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-03-31
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-12-02: legacy
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
A-Gas Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
A-Gas Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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A-GAS (ORB) LIMITED
This company · 07488989
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A-Gas Bidco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 11/08/2017 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Lloyds Development Capital Ltdceased 11/08/2017· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting
- A-Gas Bidco Limitedceased 06/04/2016· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-01-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
A-Gas Banyard Road
Portbury West
Bristol
BS20 7XH
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2025-03-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-06
Last: 2026-02-20
Officers (3 active · 19 resigned)
STEWART, Richard Edward Marcel→
Activesecretary · appointed 2014-04-01
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AALBERS, Willem Benjamin→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2023-12-14
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STEWART, Richard Edward Marcel→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2014-04-01
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BRIERE, Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2013-06-26
OVALSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2011-01-11 · resigned 2011-01-11
AMBROSE, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2011-04-19 · resigned 2023-12-14
BUISSINNE, Ronald Owen→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2016-12-21
EALES, Darryl Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2011-04-19 · resigned 2017-08-11
HANDY, Christopher Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2014-11-13 · resigned 2017-08-11
HEIDEN, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2015-07-20 · resigned 2017-08-11
HORSLEY, Paul Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2011-04-19 · resigned 2011-09-30
LATHAM, Peter James→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2014-02-20 · resigned 2014-11-13
LATHAM, Peter James→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2012-07-25 · resigned 2012-08-20
LEGGETT, Kevan Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2014-03-06 · resigned 2015-01-15
MASTERS, Jonathan Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2011-01-11 · resigned 2016-12-21
PODMORE, Ian Victor Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2016-08-01 · resigned 2023-12-14
PODMORE, Ian Victor Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2011-04-19 · resigned 2014-02-21
PRICE, Sally Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2016-12-21
ROACH, Joseph Monte→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2016-08-01 · resigned 2018-10-31
RUTLEY, John→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2014-08-27
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Truist Bank | A registered charge | — | 08/03/2024 | 03/03/2025 | |
| satisfied | Wilmington Trust (London) Wilmington Trust (London) Limited | A registered charge | — | 29/11/2017 | 11/03/2024 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | — | 02/12/2016 | 15/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | Supplemental debenture | 1 property | 05/09/2011 | 15/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Development Capital Limited as Agent and Trustee for the Loan Noteholders (The Security Trustee) | Debenture and guarantee | 1 property | 13/04/2011 | 15/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | Debenture | 1 property | 13/04/2011 | 15/08/2017 |
Recent filings (140 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-06
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2026-02-19
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2025-08-19
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2025-03-22
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2025-03-11
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2025-03-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-03-03
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-12-02
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-12-02
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-12-02
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-12-02
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-09-16
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-08-15
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-03-14