ISLE OF BARRA SHELLFISH LIMITED
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 71). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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 (5 events)Click to expand
- 2025-06-17🏢Company incorporatedAs ISLE OF BARRA SHELLFISH LIMITED
- 2025-06-17➕PETRO, Eilidh Ann appointedsecretary
- 2025-06-17➕BAIRD, Alastair John appointeddirector
- 2025-06-17➕BRANNAN, Thomas appointeddirector
- 2025-06-17📄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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.9 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 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- 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 Alastair John Baird Individual · British · DOB 07/1962 · age 64 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 17/06/2025 |
Mr Thomas Brannan Individual · British · DOB 08/1955 · age 71 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 17/06/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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