CLYDE CANVAS FABRIC STRUCTURES LIMITED
Opportunity 44/100 (watch), bankability 12/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (90/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 28.3y
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (36 events)Click to expand
- 2002-04-10📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2001-11-22📄legacycapital · 88(2)R
- 2001-11-01📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 2001-10-19🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Linear Property Company Limited
- 2001-10-17📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2001-05-30📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 2001-05-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2001-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2000-10-13📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1999-10-15📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1999-07-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 1999-04-13📄legacycapital · 88(3)
- 1999-04-13📄legacycapital · 88(2)R
- 1999-02-25📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 1999-02-25📄legacycapital · 123
- 1998-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 1998-10-30📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1998-02-20📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 1998-02-06🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Alexandra Workwear PLC
- 1997-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 1997-10-22📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 1997-10-22📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1997-05-01➕PIKE, David St Clair appointeddirector
- 1996-11-11📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1996-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 1995-12-05📄legacyaccounts · 225(1)
- 1995-10-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 1995-10-04📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1995-06-14📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1995-05-26➕PRATT, Kathleen Currie appointedsecretary
- 1995-05-26➖CASKIE, Craig resignedsecretary
- 1995-05-26➖CASKIE, Craig resigneddirector
- 1994-06-06➕PRATT, Kathleen Currie appointeddirector
- 1994-05-06➖PARTNERS IN MANAGEMENT LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 1994-04-25➕CASKIE, Craig appointedsecretary
- 1986-04-08🏢Company incorporatedAs CLYDE CANVAS FABRIC STRUCTURES LIMITED
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 32 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 32 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 40 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high ·Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2001-11-30
Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-10-26
Company is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.
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Officers (4 active · 3 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | The Linear Property Company The Linear Property Company Limited | Floating charge | 2 properties | 19/10/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 21/05/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Alexandra Workwear Alexandra Workwear PLC | Rent dposit deed | 1 property | 06/02/1998 | — |