KERR STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY LTD
- 84120SIC 84120
- 84130SIC 84130
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 67). 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 (73/100).
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 (6 events)Click to expand
- 2024-11-12📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-11-12📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-11-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-10-15🏢Company incorporatedAs KERR STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY LTD
- 2024-10-15➕KERR, Andrew Cameron appointeddirector
- 2024-10-15📄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 "KERR" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +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
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- 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 Andrew Cameron Kerr Individual · British · DOB 03/1959 · age 67 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence · firm interest | 15/10/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Andrew Kerrceased 12/11/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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