J C LODGE LTD
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 72). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (79/100)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
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
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Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (11 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-10📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AAMD
- 2023-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-29📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2021-06-21🏢Company incorporatedAs J C LODGE LTD
- 2021-06-21➕LODGE, Jonathan Charles appointeddirector
- 2021-06-21➕O'CONNOR, Anne appointeddirector
- 2021-06-21📄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 "LODGE" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
- +No director turnover: Company is 5 years old with no director changes — suggests a very tight-knit founder team never broadened.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ms Anne O'Connor Individual · British · DOB 07/1954 · age 72 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 21/06/2021 |
Mr Jonathan Charles Lodge Individual · British · DOB 03/1955 · age 71 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 21/06/2021 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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