PHILIP MADDOCKS FARMS LTD
- 01130SIC 01130
- 01500SIC 01500
Opportunity 75/100 (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 (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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 (5 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-02📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-01-09🏢Company incorporatedAs PHILIP MADDOCKS FARMS LTD
- 2025-01-09➕MADDOCKS, Elizabeth Merle appointeddirector
- 2025-01-09➕MADDOCKS, Philip David appointeddirector
- 2025-01-09📄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 "MADDOCKS" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
- +Young company: Only 1.6 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- 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 Philip David Maddocks Individual · British · DOB 11/1967 · age 59 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 09/01/2025 |
Mrs Elizabeth Merle Maddocks Individual · British · DOB 10/1969 · age 57 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 09/01/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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