EARTHTRACE LTD
Opportunity 67/100 (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: strategic trade sale (65/100).
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
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (9 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-31➖KENNEDY, Stuart Gordon, Dr resigneddirector
- 2026-03-31➖MCLAUGHLIN, Alex James resigneddirector
- 2026-03-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-04🏢Company incorporatedAs EARTHTRACE LTD
- 2025-03-04➕WALKER, Antony David, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-03-04➕KENNEDY, Stuart Gordon, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-03-04➕MCLAUGHLIN, Alex James appointeddirector
- 2025-03-04📄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 1.2 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
1 med ·Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: KENNEDY, Stuart Gordon, Dr resigned 2026-03-31; MCLAUGHLIN, Alex James resigned 2026-03-31
Shareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr Antony David Walker Individual · British · DOB 10/1974 · age 52 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 04/03/2025 |
Mr Alex James Mclaughlin Individual · British · DOB 08/1990 · age 36 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 04/03/2025 |
Dr Stuart Gordon Kennedy Individual · British · DOB 09/1982 · age 44 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 04/03/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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