AUSTIN NEWSTEAD RACING LTD
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)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.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (4 events)Click to expand
- 2024-11-11🏢Company incorporatedAs AUSTIN NEWSTEAD RACING LTD
- 2024-11-11➕NEWSTEAD, Kerry Ann appointeddirector
- 2024-11-11➕NEWSTEAD, Neil Matthew appointeddirector
- 2024-11-11📄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 "NEWSTEAD" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
- +Young company: Only 1.7 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Kerry Ann Newstead Individual · British · DOB 04/1981 · age 45 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 11/11/2024 |
Mr Neil Matthew Newstead Individual · British · DOB 11/1974 · age 52 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 11/11/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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