LENNOX 1961 LIMITED
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 65). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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
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 | 2025-04-01 | 2024-04-01 |
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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 (15 events)Click to expand
- 2025-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-04-01📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2016-04-01📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2015-04-01🏢Company incorporatedAs LENNOX 1961 LIMITED
- 2015-04-01➕SCOTT, David appointeddirector
- 2015-04-01📄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.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
- +No director turnover: Company is 11 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 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-04-15
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr David Scott Individual · British · DOB 02/1961 · age 65 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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