THE BUTE VET LTD
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
Data confidence
Overall: low (54/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2024-08-14🏢Company incorporatedAs THE BUTE VET LTD
- 2024-08-14➕BRUCE, Catriona Mary appointeddirector
- 2024-08-14➕GRANT, Patrick Christopher appointeddirector
- 2024-08-14➕SMITH, Andrew Young appointeddirector
- 2024-08-14📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
- +Young company: Only 1.7 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ms Catriona Mary Bruce Individual · British · DOB 06/1986 · age 40 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 14/08/2024 |
Mr Patrick Christopher Grant Individual · British · DOB 03/1985 · age 41 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 14/08/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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