SCT RETAIL LTD
- 47760SIC 47760
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: medium (79/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-07-31 | 2024-07-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 300 | 300 |
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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.
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Corporate timeline (8 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-20🏢Company incorporatedAs SCT RETAIL LTD
- 2023-07-20➕TAWSE, Hillary Catherine Mary appointedsecretary
- 2023-07-20➕TAWSE, Hillary Catherine Mary appointeddirector
- 2023-07-20➕WILLS, Kenneth Hamish Jarvis appointeddirector
- 2023-07-20➕YOUNG, Rory Bruce appointeddirector
- 2023-07-20📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Young company: Only 2.8 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hillary Catherine Mary Tawse Individual · British · DOB 01/1975 · age 51 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 20/07/2023 |
Mr Rory Bruce Young Individual · British · DOB 04/1978 · age 48 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 20/07/2023 |
Mr Kenneth Hamish Jarvis Wills Individual · Scottish · DOB 08/1964 · age 62 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 20/07/2023 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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