GLADEISLE SERVICES

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SC141915 · private-unlimited · incorporated 1992-12-23
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
68/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Bookkeeping activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 82110Combined office administrative service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 68/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 81). Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
9 officers (2 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
47 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
68/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
64
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (37 events)Click to expand
  1. 2024-10-16
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  2. 2024-08-19
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  3. 2024-04-22
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  4. 2024-04-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  5. 2023-10-03
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  6. 2023-09-27
    ➕
    BOWEN, Edward Farquharson, Sheriff Principal appointed
    director
  7. 2023-04-25
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  8. 2023-03-14
    ➖
    STEWART, Kathleen Margaret resigned
    secretary
  9. 2021-07-13
    ➖
    MOFFAT, Alexander Douglas, Mr. resigned
    secretary
  10. 2021-07-13
    ➖
    MOFFAT, Alexander Douglas, Mr. resigned
    director
  11. 2021-04-16
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  12. 2021-04-01
    ➕
    MOFFAT, Robert Douglas appointed
    secretary
  13. 2015-12-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2014-12-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2013-12-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-12-23
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2011-12-24
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2010-12-31
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2010-12-30
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  20. 2010-01-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2010-01-01
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  22. 2009-12-31
    ➖
    LOCKHART, Katharine Tinsley resigned
    secretary
  23. 2008-12-24
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  24. 2007-12-31
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  25. 2007-12-31
    📄
    legacy
    officers · 288c
  26. 2007-01-04
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  27. 2004-07-07
    ➖
    KENNEDY, Samantha Lillian Joan resigned
    director
  28. 2004-07-05
    ➕
    LOCKHART, Katharine Tinsley appointed
    secretary
  29. 2004-07-05
    ➕
    STEWART, Kathleen Margaret appointed
    secretary
  30. 2003-12-22
    ➖
    MACKAY, Linda resigned
    director
  31. 2002-09-10
    ➕
    KENNEDY, Samantha Lillian Joan appointed
    director
  32. 2000-01-20
    ➕
    MACKAY, Linda appointed
    director
  33. 1999-06-15
    ➖
    CHALMERS, Anne-Marie resigned
    director
  34. 1999-06-15
    ➕
    MOFFAT, Alexander Douglas, Mr. appointed
    director
  35. 1992-12-23
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As GLADEISLE SERVICES
  36. 1992-12-23
    ➕
    MOFFAT, Alexander Douglas, Mr. appointed
    secretary
  37. 1992-12-23
    ➕
    CHALMERS, Anne-Marie appointed
    director

Owner dependency

90/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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 age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

75/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.

Red flags

1 high · 1 low
Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2022-01-04

Multiple registered office changes
low

Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Alexander Douglas Moffat
Individual · Scottish · DOB 03/1946 · age 80
75–100%
—75-100% shares30/06/2016

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeprivate-unlimited
Incorporated1992-12-23
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC69202 — Bookkeeping activities

Registered office

Level 5, 9 Haymarket Square
Edinburgh
EH3 8RY
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2022-01-04OVERDUE
Last: 2020-12-21

Officers (2 active · 7 resigned)

MOFFAT, Robert Douglas→
secretary · appointed 2021-04-01
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Active
BOWEN, Edward Farquharson, Sheriff Principal→
director · ~81y · appointed 2023-09-27
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Active
LOCKHART, Katharine Tinsley→
secretary · appointed 2004-07-05 · resigned 2009-12-31
Resigned
MOFFAT, Alexander Douglas, Mr.→
secretary · appointed 1992-12-23 · resigned 2021-07-13
Resigned
STEWART, Kathleen Margaret→
secretary · appointed 2004-07-05 · resigned 2023-03-14
Resigned
CHALMERS, Anne-Marie→
director · ~61y · appointed 1992-12-23 · resigned 1999-06-15
Resigned
KENNEDY, Samantha Lillian Joan→
director · ~47y · appointed 2002-09-10 · resigned 2004-07-07
Resigned
MACKAY, Linda→
director · ~70y · appointed 2000-01-20 · resigned 2003-12-22
Resigned
MOFFAT, Alexander Douglas, Mr.→
director · ~80y · appointed 1999-06-15 · resigned 2021-07-13
Resigned

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Recent filings (47 total)

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-10-16
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-08-19
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-04-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-04-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-03
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2023-04-25
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2021-04-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-02-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-12-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-12-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-12-28
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-12-22
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-12-28