GE GRID SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
NI027892 · ltd · incorporated 1993-10-27
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 31.8y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 26513
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 58290Other software publishing
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.

Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · oldest 31.8y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 31.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (1/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
78
Directors & officers
25 officers (5 active, 25 linked, 20 with DOB)
86
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
159 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (69 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-05
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  2. 2024-11-15
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  3. 2024-05-16
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  4. 2024-05-16
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  5. 2023-12-07
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  6. 2023-11-09
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  7. 2022-11-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  8. 2021-11-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  9. 2021-10-28
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  10. 2021-10-28
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  11. 2021-10-27
    FIDGEON, Marie-Clare resigned
    director
  12. 2021-10-27
    WALL, Damien Clifford resigned
    director
  13. 2021-08-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  14. 2021-08-02
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    officers · AP01
  15. 2021-07-02
    MESSEGEE, Kris Iago Tomas appointed
    director
  16. 2021-07-02
    SANTILLAN MARQUEZ, Jeanette Berenice resigned
    director
  17. 2020-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2020-06-12
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  19. 2019-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2019-09-12
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2019-09-11
    FINLAY, Colin appointed
    director
  22. 2019-05-28
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2019-05-09
    WAKE, Hilary Anne, Mrs. resigned
    director
  24. 2016-11-15
    DALY, David Richard resigned
    director
  25. 2015-06-01
    MCGUIGAN, Graham Samuel Aubrey appointed
    director
  26. 2015-06-01
    DALY, David Richard appointed
    director
  27. 2015-06-01
    FIDGEON, Marie-Clare appointed
    director
  28. 2015-06-01
    SANTILLAN MARQUEZ, Jeanette Berenice appointed
    director
  29. 2015-06-01
    WALL, Damien Clifford appointed
    director
  30. 2014-05-09
    PHILLIPS, Simon resigned
    director
  31. 2012-10-11
    ORMSBY, Richard Houston appointed
    director
  32. 2012-10-11
    EVERETT, Peter Daryl resigned
    director
  33. 2012-10-11
    PHILLIPS, Simon appointed
    director
  34. 2011-08-22
    CLARK, Alyson Margaret resigned
    director
  35. 2011-03-03
    MULHOLLAND, Diarmaid Patrick resigned
    director
  36. 2010-12-01
    OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  37. 2010-12-01
    MOYNE SECRETARIAL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  38. 2008-12-15
    A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  39. 2008-12-15
    MOYNE SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  40. 2008-08-04
    TUMILTY, Lee resigned
    secretary
  41. 2008-08-04
    A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  42. 2008-08-04
    BEATTIE, Stephen resigned
    director
  43. 2008-08-04
    CLARK, Alyson Margaret appointed
    director
  44. 2008-08-04
    CUNNINGHAM, John Edward resigned
    director
  45. 2008-08-04
    CUNNINGHAM, Michael resigned
    director
  46. 2008-08-04
    CUNNINGHAM, Peter William resigned
    director
  47. 2008-08-04
    EVERETT, Peter Daryl appointed
    director
  48. 2008-08-04
    MCILROY, Colin David resigned
    director
  49. 2008-08-04
    MULHOLLAND, Diarmaid Patrick appointed
    director
  50. 2008-08-04
    WAKE, Hilary Anne, Mrs. appointed
    director
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Owner dependency

40/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Ge Vernova Inc. is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Ge Vernova Inc.
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
GE GRID SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
This company · NI027892

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Ge Vernova Inc.
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control02/04/2024
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • General Electric Companyceased 02/04/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-10-27
Jurisdictionnorthern-ireland
Primary SIC26513 — SIC 26513

Registered office

Unit 1, 7 Lissue Walk Lissue Industrial Estate East
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT28 2LU

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-10
Last: 2025-10-27

Officers (5 active · 20 resigned)

OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2010-12-01
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Active
FINLAY, Colin
director · ~57y · appointed 2019-09-11
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Active
MCGUIGAN, Graham Samuel Aubrey
director · ~47y · appointed 2015-06-01
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Active
MESSEGEE, Kris Iago Tomas
director · ~57y · appointed 2021-07-02
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Active
ORMSBY, Richard Houston
director · ~46y · appointed 2012-10-11
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Active
RICHEY, Kenneth
secretary · appointed 1993-10-27 · resigned 2005-08-09
Resigned
TUMILTY, Lee
secretary · appointed 2005-08-09 · resigned 2008-08-04
Resigned
A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2008-08-04 · resigned 2008-12-15
Resigned
MOYNE SECRETARIAL LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2008-12-15 · resigned 2010-12-01
Resigned
BEATTIE, Stephen
director · ~57y · appointed 1999-12-01 · resigned 2008-08-04
Resigned
CLARK, Alyson Margaret
director · ~68y · appointed 2008-08-04 · resigned 2011-08-22
Resigned
CUNNINGHAM, John Edward
director · ~82y · appointed 1993-10-27 · resigned 2008-08-04
Resigned
CUNNINGHAM, Michael
director · ~52y · appointed 2005-08-09 · resigned 2008-08-04
Resigned
CUNNINGHAM, Peter William
director · ~54y · appointed 1999-12-01 · resigned 2008-08-04
Resigned
DALY, David Richard
director · ~52y · appointed 2015-06-01 · resigned 2016-11-15
Resigned
EVERETT, Peter Daryl
director · ~64y · appointed 2008-08-04 · resigned 2012-10-11
Resigned
FIDGEON, Marie-Clare
director · ~43y · appointed 2015-06-01 · resigned 2021-10-27
Resigned
MCILROY, Colin David
director · ~66y · appointed 1999-12-01 · resigned 2008-08-04
Resigned
MULHOLLAND, Diarmaid Patrick
director · ~55y · appointed 2008-08-04 · resigned 2011-03-03
Resigned
PHILLIPS, Simon
director · ~62y · appointed 2012-10-11 · resigned 2014-05-09
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Unknown
Mortgage or charge1 property11/01/199504/08/2008
satisfied
Unknown
Mortgage or charge1 property11/01/199504/08/2008
satisfied
Way, Apollo Road / (Registered No NI / Hathaway Advanced
Mortgage or charge1 property27/07/199417/04/2003

Recent filings (159 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-30
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-05-16
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-05-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-07
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-11-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-11-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-11-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-10-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-10-28