CLAPTON R2 (GP) LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
09190924 · ltd · incorporated 2014-08-28
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
69/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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. 4 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
9 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 8.0y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 8.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
6 officers (1 active, 6 linked, 4 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
61 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
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (44 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-21📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-03➖HABELITZ, Peter resigneddirector
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-19📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-10-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-10-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-10-07🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-10-07🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-07-12📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-06-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-06-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-06-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-06-23📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-06-23📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-06-23📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-06-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-06-23📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-06-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-06-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-06-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-06-22➕JACOBS, Erik appointeddirector
- 2022-06-22➖PATEL, Bhavin resignedsecretary
- 2022-06-22➕HABELITZ, Peter appointeddirector
- 2022-06-22➖PRINCE, Ryan David resigneddirector
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Aareal Bank Ag as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Aareal Bank Ag as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Aareal Bank Ag
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Aareal Bank Ag as Security Trustee for Secured Parties
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Aareal Bank Ag
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Aareal Bank Ag
- 2022-06-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Aareal Bank Ag
- 2021-11-03➖BELL, Annette resignedsecretary
- 2021-11-03➕PATEL, Bhavin appointedsecretary
- 2018-04-13🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., London Branch
- 2018-04-13🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., London Branch
- 2014-09-02➕BELL, Annette appointedsecretary
- 2014-09-02➖ALLY, Bibi Rahima resigneddirector
- 2014-09-02➕PRINCE, Ryan David appointeddirector
- 2014-08-28🏢Company incorporatedAs CLAPTON R2 (GP) LIMITED
- 2014-08-28➕ALLY, Bibi Rahima appointeddirector
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
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- 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.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Vertiq Uk Holdco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Vertiq Uk Holdco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CLAPTON R2 (GP) LIMITED
This company · 09190924
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vertiq Uk Holdco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 22/06/2022 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Clapton R2 (Jv) Llpceased 22/06/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Ryan David Princeceased 22/06/2022· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Professional services · SE postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 STARS ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY LTD→ 14500955 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 14A LTD→ 04320160 · est 2001 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 24y | — | — |
| 1983 ADVISORY LIMITED→ 14973822 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 1HQ SOLUTIONS LIMITED→ 10212231 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 1ST SOLUTION CONSULTANCY LTD→ 16141066 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 21ST CENTURY RECRUIT LIMITED→ 03901185 · est 1999 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 26y | — | — |
| 25-28 LIMITED→ 10385315 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 276 LEAHURST ROAD LIMITED→ 04163048 · est 2001 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 25y | — | — |
| 28 AEGIS ADVISORY LTD→ 16439163 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 SQUARED LTD→ 16116375 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 2E ACCOUNTANTS LTD.→ 06768630 · est 2008 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 17y | — | — |
| 2SAL CONSULTANCY LTD→ 12369742 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2014-08-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
2 Blackfriars Road
Upper Ground
London
SE1 9JU
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-14
Last: 2025-09-30
Officers (1 active · 5 resigned)
JACOBS, Erik→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2022-06-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BELL, Annette→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-09-02 · resigned 2021-11-03
PATEL, Bhavin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-11-03 · resigned 2022-06-22
ALLY, Bibi Rahima→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2014-08-28 · resigned 2014-09-02
HABELITZ, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-06-22 · resigned 2024-07-03
PRINCE, Ryan David→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2014-09-02 · resigned 2022-06-22
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
7
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag as Security Trustee for Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aareal Bank Ag | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/06/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Bank N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | 3 properties | 13/04/2018 | 07/10/2022 | |
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Bank N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/04/2018 | 07/10/2022 |
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Recent filings (61 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2025-09-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-21
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2024-09-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2023-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2023-05-30
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2023-03-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-16
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-10-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-10-07
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2022-07-12
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-06-30