PIE SPORTS LTD
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. 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 (55/100)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.
Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (7 events)Click to expand
- 2024-09-11📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-09-10🏢Company incorporatedAs PIE SPORTS LTD
- 2024-09-10➕SARAFILOVIC, Brian appointedsecretary
- 2024-09-10➕AITKEN, Joseph Mcdermott appointeddirector
- 2024-09-10➕HAMILTON, Ross appointeddirector
- 2024-09-10➕SARAFILOVIC, Brian appointeddirector
- 2024-09-10📄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 67 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 1.6 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Brian Sarafilovic Individual · British · DOB 09/1969 · age 57 | 50–75% | 50–75% | board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control | 10/09/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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