GENERAL COMPUTERS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02645971 · ltd · incorporated 1991-09-16
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
45/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7210
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 7220SIC 7220
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 45/100 (watch), bankability 50/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (43/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 32.1y
40/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 32.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (46/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (1 active, 14 linked, 6 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
84 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
45/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (57 events)Click to expand
- 2023-12-30⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2023-12-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2023-09-30⚠️liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meetinginsolvency · WU15
- 2019-09-20⚠️liquidation-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC
- 2017-02-14⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidatorinsolvency · 4.31
- 2012-08-08⚠️liquidation-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC
- 2009-08-11📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-03-26➖DAVIES, William Maldwyn resigneddirector
- 2007-02-20⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidatorinsolvency · 4.31
- 2007-02-16⚠️liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-orderinsolvency · F14
- 2007-01-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2007-01-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-court-order-ending-administrationinsolvency · 2.33B
- 2006-10-12⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2006-09-21📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-07-25⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · 2.31B
- 2006-03-03⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2005-12-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2005-10-06📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-10-03⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2005-08-15⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2005-07-28📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2005-07-19📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2005-07-19📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2005-07-04➕DAVIES, William Maldwyn appointeddirector
- 2005-07-04➖LYNN, Brian resigneddirector
- 2005-06-23📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2005-06-23📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2005-06-23📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2005-06-16📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2005-05-31➕WARD, David Jonathan appointedsecretary
- 2005-05-31➖HALSEY, Diane Lesley resignedsecretary
- 2005-05-31➕LYNN, Brian appointeddirector
- 2005-05-31➖MOHAMMED, Tariq, Dr resigneddirector
- 2005-05-31➖MOHSAN, Zia resigneddirector
- 2003-04-14➕HALSEY, Diane Lesley appointedsecretary
- 2002-11-15➖MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed resignedsecretary
- 2002-11-15➖MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed resigneddirector
- 2002-11-15➕MOHSAN, Zia appointeddirector
- 1999-06-25➕MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed appointedsecretary
- 1999-06-25➖WOODS, William Philip resignedsecretary
- 1997-06-30➖SHAHID, Mohammed resigneddirector
- 1996-02-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1994-07-01➖MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed resignedsecretary
- 1994-07-01➕WOODS, William Philip appointedsecretary
- 1994-06-08🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1994-03-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1991-11-28➕MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed appointedsecretary
- 1991-11-28➖COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1991-11-28➕MOHAMMED, Tariq, Dr appointeddirector
- 1991-11-28➕MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 57 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 35 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-12-30
15 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-12-30: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2023-09-30: liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-09-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7210 — SIC 7210
Registered office
C/O Grant Thornton Uk Llp
Grant Thornton House
Melton Street Euston Square
London
NW1 2EP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2003-06-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)
WARD, David Jonathan→
Activesecretary · appointed 2005-05-31
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HALSEY, Diane Lesley→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-04-14 · resigned 2005-05-31
MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-06-25 · resigned 2002-11-15
MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-11-28 · resigned 1994-07-01
WOODS, William Philip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-07-01 · resigned 1999-06-25
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-09-16 · resigned 1991-11-28
DAVIES, William Maldwyn→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2005-07-04 · resigned 2009-03-26
LYNN, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2005-05-31 · resigned 2005-07-04
MOHAMMED, Tariq, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1991-11-28 · resigned 2005-05-31
MOHSAN, Tahir Mohammed→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 1991-11-28 · resigned 2002-11-15
MOHSAN, Zia→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2002-11-15 · resigned 2005-05-31
SHAHID, Mohammed→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1991-11-28 · resigned 1997-06-30
COMBINED NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-09-16 · resigned 1991-11-28
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-09-16 · resigned 1991-11-28
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 08/06/1994 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 29/03/1994 | 01/02/1996 |
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Recent filings (84 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2023-12-30
liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting
insolvency · WU15
2023-09-30
liquidation-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC
2019-09-20
liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidator
insolvency · 4.31
2017-02-14
liquidation-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC
2012-08-08
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-08-11
liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidator
insolvency · 4.31
2007-02-20
liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-order
insolvency · F14
2007-02-16
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · 2.24B
2007-01-26
liquidation-in-administration-court-order-ending-administration
insolvency · 2.33B
2007-01-26
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · 2.24B
2006-10-12
legacy
officers · 288c
2006-09-21
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · 2.31B
2006-07-25
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · 2.24B
2006-03-03
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · 2.16B
2005-12-08