FORSYTH MARINE CONSULTANCY LTD
Opportunity 30/100 (pass), bankability 15/100. 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: distressed disposal / insolvency (65/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
Data confidence
Overall: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredKey financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £1.6k | £117.7k |
| Current assets | £75.3k | — |
| Net assets | £1.6k | £77.4k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (9 events)Click to expand
- 2025-01-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-01-16⚠️liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-order-court-scotlandinsolvency · WU01(Scot)
- 2024-06-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-07📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2022-11-29📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2021-09-13🏢Company incorporatedAs FORSYTH MARINE CONSULTANCY LTD
- 2021-09-13➕FORSYTH, Gavin appointeddirector
- 2021-09-13📄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 name in company name: Company name contains director surname "FORSYTH" — strong identity link between founder and business.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
4 high ·Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-06-30
Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-09-26
Company is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.
Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-01-16: liquidation-compulsory-notice-winding-up-order-court-scotland
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gavin Forsyth Individual · Scottish · DOB 12/1977 · age 49 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 13/09/2021 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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