STRATHAPPIN LTD
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. 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: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 105 (micro)Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 105 (micro)| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £189.4k | £144.4k |
| Current assets | £73.7k | £144.9k |
| Net assets | £189.4k | £144.4k |
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 (10 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-04📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2021-10-12🏢Company incorporatedAs STRATHAPPIN LTD
- 2021-10-12➕SHEARER, Shirley, Mrs. appointeddirector
- 2021-10-12➕WEIR, Ewan appointeddirector
- 2021-10-12➕WEIR, Samantha Heidi, Ms. appointeddirector
- 2021-10-12📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Shirley Shearer Individual · British · DOB 06/1953 · age 73 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 12/10/2021 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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