BIFFA GS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
04631832 · ltd · incorporated 2003-01-09
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
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
  • · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒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 38110
Sector: Water supply & waste
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 38210SIC 38210
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. 6 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

6 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 18.1y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 18.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (3 active, 20 linked, 12 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
172 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
0
filings
Last 180 days
5
filings
  • 2 accounts
  • 2 other
  • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (72 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-01-05
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  2. 2026-01-05
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  3. 2026-01-05
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    other · GUARANTEE2
  4. 2026-01-05
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    other · AGREEMENT2
  5. 2025-11-18
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  6. 2025-11-18
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    Charge satisfied #6
  7. 2024-12-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  8. 2024-12-28
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    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  9. 2024-12-28
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    other · AGREEMENT2
  10. 2024-12-28
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    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  11. 2024-11-05
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  12. 2024-11-01
    ANGELL, Marc Anthony appointed
    director
  13. 2024-10-31
    JAMES, Paul Anthony resigned
    director
  14. 2024-10-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2024-01-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  16. 2024-01-17
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    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  17. 2024-01-17
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    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  18. 2024-01-17
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    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  19. 2023-10-02
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    officers · TM01
  20. 2023-10-02
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2023-09-19
    JAMES, Paul Anthony appointed
    director
  22. 2023-09-19
    BIFFA CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  23. 2023-06-02
    PARSONS, Sarah appointed
    secretary
  24. 2023-06-02
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  25. 2023-04-14
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2023-03-31
    PIKE, Richard Neil resigned
    director
  27. 2023-02-20
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    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  28. 2023-01-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  29. 2023-01-06
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    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  30. 2019-04-12
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    Charge satisfied #5
  31. 2019-03-29
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Biffa Pension Scheme Trustees Limited (As Trustee)
  32. 2018-09-28
    TOPHAM, Michael Robert Mason appointed
    director
  33. 2018-09-28
    PIKE, Richard Neil appointed
    director
  34. 2018-09-28
    WAKELIN, Ian Raymond resigned
    director
  35. 2018-04-25
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    Charge satisfied #4
  36. 2018-04-25
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    Charge satisfied #3
  37. 2017-06-14
    HAMBROOK, Rachael resigned
    director
  38. 2017-06-14
    BIFFA CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  39. 2016-12-15
    HAMBROOK, Rachael appointed
    director
  40. 2016-12-09
    WOODWARD, Keith resigned
    secretary
  41. 2016-10-20
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  42. 2013-01-30
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Agent
  43. 2012-07-03
    ELLSON, Hilary Myra resigned
    secretary
  44. 2011-10-21
    TOPHAM, Michael resigned
    director
  45. 2010-11-01
    ELLSON, Hilary Myra appointed
    secretary
  46. 2010-11-01
    WOODWARD, Keith appointed
    secretary
  47. 2010-10-15
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    Charge satisfied #2
  48. 2010-09-20
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    Charge satisfied #1
  49. 2010-08-13
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (in Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
  50. 2010-08-06
    BOLGER, Eamon Joseph resigned
    secretary
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Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.

Succession & seller-readiness

36/100
Weak signal

Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

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

Biffa Gs Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Biffa Gs Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
BIFFA GS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 04631832

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
Biffa Gs Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-01-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC38110 — SIC 38110

Registered office

Coronation Road
Cressex
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 3TZ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-29
Last made up to: 2025-03-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-07
Last: 2025-05-24

Officers (3 active · 17 resigned)

PARSONS, Sarah
secretary · appointed 2023-06-02
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Active
ANGELL, Marc Anthony
director · ~46y · appointed 2024-11-01
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Active
TOPHAM, Michael Robert Mason
director · ~54y · appointed 2018-09-28
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Active
BOLGER, Eamon Joseph
secretary · appointed 2003-01-09 · resigned 2010-08-06
Resigned
ELLSON, Hilary Myra
secretary · appointed 2010-11-01 · resigned 2012-07-03
Resigned
WOODWARD, Keith
secretary · appointed 2010-11-01 · resigned 2016-12-09
Resigned
TAYLOR WESSING SECRETARIES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2003-01-09 · resigned 2003-01-09
Resigned
BARRY, James Timothy
director · ~59y · appointed 2003-01-09 · resigned 2010-08-06
Resigned
HAMBROOK, Rachael
director · ~68y · appointed 2016-12-15 · resigned 2017-06-14
Resigned
JAMES, Paul Anthony
director · ~59y · appointed 2023-09-19 · resigned 2024-10-31
Resigned
KING, Michael
director · ~66y · appointed 2003-01-09 · resigned 2008-09-05
Resigned
MCCLAFFERTY, Anthony Oliver
director · ~79y · appointed 2003-01-09 · resigned 2005-02-07
Resigned
PIKE, Richard Neil
director · ~57y · appointed 2018-09-28 · resigned 2023-03-31
Resigned
TOPHAM, Michael
director · ~54y · appointed 2005-05-31 · resigned 2011-10-21
Resigned
WAKELIN, Ian Raymond
director · ~63y · appointed 2003-01-20 · resigned 2018-09-28
Resigned
WALSH, Michael Joseph
director · ~70y · appointed 2005-02-07 · resigned 2010-08-06
Resigned
WYNNE, Mike
director · ~78y · appointed 2003-01-09 · resigned 2010-08-06
Resigned
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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Biffa Pension Scheme Trustees (As Trustee)
Biffa Pension Scheme Trustees Limited (As Trustee)
A registered charge29/03/201918/11/2025
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
A registered charge20/10/201612/04/2019
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Agent
Debenture1 property30/01/201325/04/2018
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (in Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
Debenture1 property13/08/201025/04/2018
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property31/03/200815/10/2010
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property31/03/200820/09/2010

Recent filings (172 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-01-05
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-01-05
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-01-05
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-01-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-11-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-12-28
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-12-28
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-12-28
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-12-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-01-17
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-01-17