ABBOTT WALSINGHAM LIMITED
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 66). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (78/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-02-28 | 2024-02-29 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 200 | 200 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (15 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-12-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-04📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2018-11-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-02-02🏢Company incorporatedAs ABBOTT WALSINGHAM LIMITED
- 2017-02-02➕WALSINGHAM, Jane Patricia appointedsecretary
- 2017-02-02➕WALSINGHAM, Jane Patricia appointeddirector
- 2017-02-02➕WALSINGHAM, Mark, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2017-02-02📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "WALSINGHAM" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr. Mark Walsingham Individual · British · DOB 03/1960 · age 66 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 02/02/2017 |
Mrs Jane Patricia Walsingham Individual · British · DOB 12/1960 · age 66 | 25–50% | — | 25-50% shares | 02/02/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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