ASSAY HOUSE (CORNWALL) LIMITED
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 70). 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
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-02-17🏢Company incorporatedAs ASSAY HOUSE (CORNWALL) LIMITED
- 2025-02-17➕WOODS, Peter John appointeddirector
- 2025-02-17➕SILVER VENTUM (UK) LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2025-02-17📄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 "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 1.4 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
cleanGroup structure
Silver Ventum (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Silver Ventum (Uk) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 17/02/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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