JAMES C. INNES AND SONS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
SC038483 · ltd · incorporated 1963-02-27
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
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year to Jun 2025
Net worth
£100
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (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 (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 33.9y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 33.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (79/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
6 officers (1 active, 6 linked, 4 with DOB)
83
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
118 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £100
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£100
~ YoY
Current Assets
£100
~ YoY
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-06-21 | 2024-06-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £100 | £100 |
| Current assets | £100 | £100 |
| Net assets | £100 | £100 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (38 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-01➖INNES, James Grigor resigneddirector
- 2024-03-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-15📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2023-09-15📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-06-27📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-03-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-12-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2019-08-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2019-07-31➖RAEBURN CHRISTIE CLARK & WALLACE resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2019-02-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2018-03-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2017-12-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-12-01➕INNES, James William appointeddirector
- 2017-12-01➕INNES, James Grigor appointeddirector
- 2017-12-01➖INNES, Shauna May resigneddirector
- 2017-12-01➖ROBERTSON, William John resigneddirector
- 2014-03-11🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-03-22🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-03-22🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-03-22🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-03-22🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-03-22🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2011-02-10🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation PLC
- 2008-09-08🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bancon Developments Limited
- 2005-04-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bancon Developments Limited
- 2004-08-03🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Bancon Developments Limited
- 1992-06-30➕ROBERTSON, William John appointeddirector
- 1992-06-18🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
- 1992-03-12➖INNES, James Grigor resigneddirector
- 1988-11-28➕RAEBURN CHRISTIE CLARK & WALLACE appointedcorporate-secretary
- 1963-02-27🏢Company incorporatedAs JAMES C. INNES AND SONS LIMITED
Owner dependency
90/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "INNES" — strong identity link between founder and business.
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 63 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 low11 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr James William Innes Individual · British · DOB 10/1981 · age 45 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 01/06/2023 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Shauna Innesceased 01/06/2023· 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXG MIDDLE EAST LIMITED→ SC616051 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| OAK VENTURE CAPITAL (SCOTLAND) LLP→ SO303655 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| OCEAN FISHING LLP→ SO308081 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| OCEAN QUEST (SCOTLAND) LLP→ SO300056 · est 2002 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 24y | — | — |
| OCEANSGATE HOLDINGS LIMITED→ SC335299 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| ODYSSEY FR70 LLP→ SO306632 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| OLD MILL OF HIRN PARTNERSHIP(THE )→ SL000673 · est 1984 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 41y | — | — |
| ORKNEY HERRING COMPANY LTD→ SC870438 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OUTHILL PARTNERSHIP→ SL002325 · est 1993 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 32y | — | — |
| PALLOT DIGITAL LP→ SL014646 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| PANDAROSAMETALS LIMITED→ SC701055 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| PARADIGM OIL & GAS LIMITED→ SC487742 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1963-02-27
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
12-16 Albyn Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1PS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-21
Last made up to: 2025-06-21
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-02
Last: 2025-06-18
Officers (1 active · 5 resigned)
INNES, James William→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2017-12-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
RAEBURN CHRISTIE CLARK & WALLACE→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1988-11-28 · resigned 2019-07-31
INNES, James Grigor→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2017-12-01 · resigned 2024-11-01
INNES, James Grigor→
Resigneddirector · resigned 1992-03-12
INNES, Shauna May→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · resigned 2017-12-01
ROBERTSON, William John→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1992-06-30 · resigned 2017-12-01
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
11
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/03/2014 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 22/03/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 22/03/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 22/03/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 22/03/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 22/03/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 10/02/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Bancon Developments Bancon Developments Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 08/09/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Bancon Developments Bancon Developments Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 01/04/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Bancon Developments Bancon Developments Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 03/08/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Standard security | 1 property | 18/06/1992 | — |
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Recent filings (118 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2026-03-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-02-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-03-07
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2023-09-15
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-09-15
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2023-09-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-27
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2023-06-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-03-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-03-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-07-01