SUPERIOR PAINTERS & DECORATORS LTD
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (56/100)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 (9 events)Click to expand
- 2024-11-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-28📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-11-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-11-25➕GILFILLAN, Ian appointeddirector
- 2024-11-25➖RODGER, Andrew Peter resigneddirector
- 2024-09-11🏢Company incorporatedAs SUPERIOR PAINTERS & DECORATORS LTD
- 2024-09-11➕RODGER, Andrew Peter appointeddirector
- 2024-09-11📄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.
- +Young company: Only 1.7 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Ian Gilfillan Individual · British · DOB 12/1973 · age 53 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/11/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Andrew Peter Rodgerceased 25/11/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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