FITZJOHN LIMITED

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05309249 · ltd · incorporated 2004-12-09
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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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pursue
Property-backed borrower with a 67-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 67). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 18.8y

30/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 18.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

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
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (1 active, 11 linked, 6 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
85 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (48 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-01-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-01-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2024-01-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2023-01-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2021-12-14
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  6. 2021-11-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2021-05-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2021-03-22
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  9. 2021-03-22
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2021-03-22
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    Charge satisfied #3
  11. 2021-03-22
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    Charge satisfied #2
  12. 2021-03-01
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  13. 2021-03-01
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    mortgage-charge-whole-release-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  14. 2021-03-01
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    Charge satisfied #1
  15. 2021-02-26
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    officers · AP01
  16. 2021-02-19
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    address · AD01
  17. 2021-02-12
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    officers · TM01
  18. 2021-02-12
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  19. 2021-01-28
    ➕
    GREEN, Steven Michael appointed
    director
  20. 2021-01-28
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    DAVEY, Julie Anne resigned
    director
  21. 2020-04-01
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    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  22. 2020-03-31
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    gazette · GAZ1
  23. 2020-03-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2020-02-18
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  25. 2020-02-12
    ➕
    DAVEY, Julie Anne appointed
    director
  26. 2020-02-12
    ➖
    DAVEY, Paula resigned
    director
  27. 2019-06-28
    ➖
    DAVEY, Julie Anne resigned
    director
  28. 2018-12-13
    ➕
    DAVEY, Paula appointed
    director
  29. 2018-10-10
    ➕
    GREEN, Steven Michael appointed
    director
  30. 2018-10-10
    ➖
    GREEN, Steven Michael resigned
    director
  31. 2016-07-27
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: S.M.C. Properties Limited
  32. 2012-10-12
    ➖
    SKIDMORE, Daniel resigned
    secretary
  33. 2012-10-11
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  34. 2011-04-06
    ➖
    CHEUNG, William resigned
    secretary
  35. 2011-04-06
    ➕
    SKIDMORE, Daniel appointed
    secretary
  36. 2009-02-06
    ➕
    CHEUNG, William appointed
    secretary
  37. 2009-02-06
    ➕
    DAVEY, Julie Anne appointed
    director
  38. 2008-11-21
    ➖
    ALEXANDER, Michael resigned
    secretary
  39. 2008-11-11
    ➖
    ALEXANDER, Lana Maxine resigned
    director
  40. 2007-06-25
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  41. 2007-06-25
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  42. 2005-10-05
    ➕
    ALEXANDER, Michael appointed
    secretary
  43. 2005-10-05
    ➖
    PREMIER SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  44. 2005-10-05
    ➕
    ALEXANDER, Lana Maxine appointed
    director
  45. 2005-10-05
    ➖
    PREMIER DIRECTORS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  46. 2004-12-09
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    Company incorporated
    As FITZJOHN LIMITED
  47. 2004-12-09
    ➕
    PREMIER SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  48. 2004-12-09
    ➕
    PREMIER DIRECTORS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-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 67 — 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 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 21 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

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.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Steven Michael Green
Individual · British · DOB 04/1959 · age 67
75–100%
—75-100% shares27/06/2016
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Ms Julie Anne Daveyceased 28/01/2021· 75-100% shares

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
Incorporated2004-12-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate

Registered office

350 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 0AH

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-29
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-22
Last: 2025-12-08

Officers (1 active · 10 resigned)

GREEN, Steven Michael→
director · ~67y · appointed 2021-01-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ALEXANDER, Michael→
secretary · appointed 2005-10-05 · resigned 2008-11-21
Resigned
CHEUNG, William→
secretary · appointed 2009-02-06 · resigned 2011-04-06
Resigned
SKIDMORE, Daniel→
secretary · appointed 2011-04-06 · resigned 2012-10-12
Resigned
PREMIER SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-12-09 · resigned 2005-10-05
Resigned
ALEXANDER, Lana Maxine→
director · ~72y · appointed 2005-10-05 · resigned 2008-11-11
Resigned
DAVEY, Julie Anne→
director · ~70y · appointed 2020-02-12 · resigned 2021-01-28
Resigned
DAVEY, Julie Anne→
director · ~70y · appointed 2009-02-06 · resigned 2019-06-28
Resigned
DAVEY, Paula→
director · ~59y · appointed 2018-12-13 · resigned 2020-02-12
Resigned
GREEN, Steven Michael→
director · ~71y · appointed 2018-10-10 · resigned 2018-10-10
Resigned
PREMIER DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-12-09 · resigned 2005-10-05
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
S.M.C. Properties
S.M.C. Properties Limited
A registered charge1 property27/07/2016—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage2 properties11/10/201222/03/2021
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property25/06/200722/03/2021
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property25/06/200701/03/2021
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Recent filings (85 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-01-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-15
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2021-12-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-05-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-03-22
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-03-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-03-01