CAVITY SEALED UNIT CO. LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC052108 · ltd · incorporated 1972-12-28
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and tidy — no seller pressure yet. Approach only if an angle opens.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
26 officers (4 active, 26 linked, 20 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
152 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-11➕RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph appointeddirector
- 2024-11-11➖MASSA, Judy Anne resigneddirector
- 2024-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-06-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-06-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-05-18➕MCCORD, Laura Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-05-18➖BROWN, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2021-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-05➕MASSA, Judy Anne appointeddirector
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2008-07-01➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2008-06-30➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2007-02-01➕BROWN, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-02-01➖HARRISON, Robin Forster resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➖ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2004-08-12➕HARRISON, Robin Forster appointeddirector
- 2004-08-12➖SMITH, Iain Michael resigneddirector
- 2004-07-31➖MCKENNA, John resigneddirector
- 2004-03-29➕ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2004-03-29➖LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2003-03-27➖BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald resigneddirector
- 2001-10-26➕SMITH, Iain Michael appointeddirector
- 1997-09-23➕BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald appointeddirector
- 1997-09-23➖BEVAN, Richard Edward resigneddirector
- 1995-08-21➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 1993-05-27➕BEVAN, Richard Edward appointeddirector
- 1993-05-27➖DANIELS, Roger Michael resigneddirector
- 1993-04-01➕LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 1993-04-01➖MARTIN, Terence John resignedsecretary
- 1993-04-01➕DANIELS, Roger Michael appointeddirector
- 1993-04-01➖HOME, Colin Stuart resigneddirector
- 1993-04-01➖MARTIN, Terence John resigneddirector
- 1993-04-01➕MCKENNA, John appointeddirector
- 1991-05-15➕MARTIN, Terence John appointedsecretary
- 1991-05-15➕HOME, Colin Stuart appointeddirector
- 1991-04-20➖SAVAGE, Ronald resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 59 events
Owner dependency
60/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
43/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Pilkington Distribution Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pilkington Distribution Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CAVITY SEALED UNIT CO. LIMITED
This company · SC052108
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pilkington Distribution Services Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1972-12-28
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
R A Clement Associates
5 Argyll Square
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4AZ
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-05
Last: 2025-11-21
Officers (4 active · 22 resigned)
SMITH, Iain Michael, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2008-07-01
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MCCORD, Laura Jane→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-05-18
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RAVENSCROFT, Paul Joseph→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2024-11-11
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SMITH, Iain Michael→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2008-07-01
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ASHCROFT, Jane Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-03-29 · resigned 2006-12-15
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2008-06-30
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 2004-03-29
MARTIN, Terence John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-05-15 · resigned 1993-04-01
SAVAGE, Ronald→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1991-04-20
BAYLEY, Christopher Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1997-09-23 · resigned 2003-03-27
BEVAN, Richard Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1993-05-27 · resigned 1997-09-23
BROADHEAD, Michael Robinson→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1989-07-04
BROWN, Julie Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-02-01 · resigned 2022-05-18
CASSIDY, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1988-10-06
DANIELS, Roger Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 1993-05-27
HARRISON, Robin Forster→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-08-12 · resigned 2007-02-01
HINCHLIFFE, Ralph Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · resigned 1988-10-06
HOME, Colin Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1991-05-15 · resigned 1993-04-01
HULBERT, Leonard Sidney→
Resigneddirector · ~99y · resigned 1988-10-06
LENNON, Sheila Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1995-08-21 · resigned 2008-06-30
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Recent filings (152 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-08-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-07-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-21
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-06-01
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-06-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-06-24
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-05-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-05-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-22