FIRM SCRAN LTD
Opportunity 71/100 (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 (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
Corporate timeline (8 events)Click to expand
- 2025-06-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-16📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-06-14➖PETERSEN, Ralph Sonke resigneddirector
- 2025-05-14🏢Company incorporatedAs FIRM SCRAN LTD
- 2025-05-14➕DISMORE, Richard Stephen appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14➕GRAY, Keith John appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14➕PETERSEN, Ralph Sonke appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Young company: Only 1.0 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Keith John Gray Individual · Scottish · DOB 12/1981 · age 45 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 14/05/2025 |
Mr Richard Stephen Dismore Individual · British · DOB 11/1974 · age 52 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 14/05/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Ralph Sonke Petersenceased 14/06/2025· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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