THE ISLE OF SKYE BREWING COMPANY (LEANN AN EILEIN) LTD.
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 47/100. 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: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 22.1y
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-03-31 | 2023-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 1700 | 1700 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (32 events)Click to expand
- 2024-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-13📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2024-03-12📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2023-10-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-10-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-03-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-02-09📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2017-02-09📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2016-12-29📄mortgage-create-with-deedmortgage · MR01
- 2016-12-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2016-12-16🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Isle of Skye Brewing Company LTD Ssas
- 2015-03-31➖MACRUARY, Angus Edward George resigneddirector
- 2013-03-28➕WEBSTER, Kenneth appointeddirector
- 2013-03-28➖PRALL, Peter John resignedsecretary
- 2004-07-05➖JONES, Eric resigneddirector
- 2004-04-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2001-02-05➖MACRUARY, Wilma Anne resignedsecretary
- 2001-02-05➕PRALL, Peter John appointedsecretary
- 1998-07-27➕JONES, Eric appointeddirector
- 1998-01-21🏢Company incorporatedAs THE ISLE OF SKYE BREWING COMPANY (LEANN AN EILEIN) LTD.
- 1998-01-21➕MACRUARY, Wilma Anne appointedsecretary
- 1998-01-21➕REID, Brian appointednominee-secretary
- 1998-01-21➖REID, Brian resignednominee-secretary
- 1998-01-21➕MABBOTT, Stephen appointednominee-director
- 1998-01-21➖MABBOTT, Stephen resignednominee-director
- 1998-01-21➕MACRUARY, Angus Edward George appointeddirector
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 28 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-12-31
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Kenneth Webster Individual · British · DOB 02/1963 · age 63 | 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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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | The Isle of Skye Brewing Company Ssas / Kenneth Webster / Rowanmoor Trustees The Isle of Skye Brewing Company LTD Ssas / Kenneth Webster / Rowanmoor Trustees Limited | A registered charge | — | 16/12/2016 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 29/04/2004 | 24/10/2023 |