ST & JJ LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
SC239865 · ltd · incorporated 2002-11-19
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.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
  • · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.

Opportunity 78/100 (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: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

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
14 officers (3 active, 14 linked, 10 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
110 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
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
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-03-28
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  3. 2025-03-27
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  4. 2025-03-27
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  5. 2025-03-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  6. 2025-03-27
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  7. 2025-03-27
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  8. 2025-03-27
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  9. 2025-03-26
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    ROBERTS, Stuart appointed
    secretary
  10. 2025-03-26
    ➕
    ROBERTS, Stuart appointed
    director
  11. 2025-03-26
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    MILNE, Alan Graham resigned
    director
  12. 2024-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2023-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2023-08-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2023-08-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2023-08-01
    ➕
    MILNE, Alan Graham appointed
    director
  17. 2023-07-31
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    TROTTER, Tracy Jayne resigned
    director
  18. 2023-06-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  19. 2023-06-07
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  20. 2023-05-31
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    SCOTT, Norman Robert resigned
    secretary
  21. 2023-05-31
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    SCOTT, Norman Robert resigned
    director
  22. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
  23. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
  24. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
  25. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
  26. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
  27. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
  28. 2022-10-14
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    second-filing-of-annual-return-with-made-up-date
    annual-return · RP04AR01
  29. 2020-10-08
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    MILLER, Alasdair James resigned
    director
  30. 2019-09-06
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    BRUCE-JONES, Tom Reid appointed
    director
  31. 2019-01-01
    ➕
    MILLER, Alasdair James appointed
    director
  32. 2018-12-31
    ➖
    PIRIE, Ian Alexander resigned
    director
  33. 2018-09-25
    ➖
    STEVENSON, Robin Teacher resigned
    director
  34. 2010-03-08
    ➖
    SCOTT, John Carruthers resigned
    director
  35. 2010-03-08
    ➕
    TROTTER, Tracy Jayne appointed
    director
  36. 2008-05-29
    ➖
    KISSOCK, John Andrew resigned
    director
  37. 2008-05-29
    ➕
    PIRIE, Ian Alexander appointed
    director
  38. 2003-02-28
    ➕
    SCOTT, Norman Robert appointed
    secretary
  39. 2003-02-28
    ➖
    DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  40. 2003-02-28
    ➕
    KISSOCK, John Andrew appointed
    director
  41. 2003-02-28
    ➕
    SCOTT, John Carruthers appointed
    director
  42. 2003-02-28
    ➕
    SCOTT, Norman Robert appointed
    director
  43. 2003-02-28
    ➕
    STEVENSON, Robin Teacher appointed
    director
  44. 2003-02-28
    ➖
    DM DIRECTOR LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  45. 2002-11-19
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As ST & JJ LIMITED
  46. 2002-11-19
    ➕
    DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  47. 2002-11-19
    ➕
    DM DIRECTOR LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

Red flags

1 low
Multiple registered office changes
low

Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.

Group structure

James Jones & Sons Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
James Jones & Sons Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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ST & JJ LIMITED
This company · SC239865

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
James Jones & Sons Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control01/11/2016
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Scott Group Investments Limitedceased 26/03/2025· 25-50% shares

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-11-19
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.

Registered office

Broomage Avenue
Larbert
Scotland
FK5 4NQ
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-03
Last: 2025-11-19

Officers (3 active · 11 resigned)

ROBERTS, Stuart→
secretary · appointed 2025-03-26
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Active
BRUCE-JONES, Tom Reid→
director · ~58y · appointed 2019-09-06
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Active
ROBERTS, Stuart→
director · ~53y · appointed 2025-03-26
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Active
SCOTT, Norman Robert→
secretary · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2023-05-31
Resigned
DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-11-19 · resigned 2003-02-28
Resigned
KISSOCK, John Andrew→
director · ~74y · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2008-05-29
Resigned
MILLER, Alasdair James→
director · ~60y · appointed 2019-01-01 · resigned 2020-10-08
Resigned
MILNE, Alan Graham→
director · ~44y · appointed 2023-08-01 · resigned 2025-03-26
Resigned
PIRIE, Ian Alexander→
director · ~70y · appointed 2008-05-29 · resigned 2018-12-31
Resigned
SCOTT, John Carruthers→
director · ~55y · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2010-03-08
Resigned
SCOTT, Norman Robert→
director · ~58y · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2023-05-31
Resigned
STEVENSON, Robin Teacher→
director · ~74y · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2018-09-25
Resigned
TROTTER, Tracy Jayne→
director · ~51y · appointed 2010-03-08 · resigned 2023-07-31
Resigned
DM DIRECTOR LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-11-19 · resigned 2003-02-28
Resigned

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Recent filings (110 total)

confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-24
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-03-28
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-03-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-27
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-03-27
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-03-27
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-03-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-08-07