EWEN RIDDICK LOCUMS LTD
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 60/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (71/100)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.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 105 (micro)Key financials
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsFinancials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 105 (micro)| Metric | 2025-04-30 |
|---|---|
| Total assets | £47.6k |
| Current assets | £65.6k |
| Net assets | £47.6k |
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.
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See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 accounts
Corporate timeline (4 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-05🏢Company incorporatedAs EWEN RIDDICK LOCUMS LTD
- 2024-04-05➕RIDDICK, Ewen, Dr appointeddirector
- 2024-04-05📄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 "RIDDICK" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Young company: Only 2.1 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-04-18
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr Ewen Riddick Individual · British · DOB 05/1964 · age 62 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 05/04/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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