HORSE ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 80). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (4 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-14🏢Company incorporatedAs HORSE ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD
- 2025-07-14➕GRIERSON, Sandra Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2025-07-14➕JOHNSTON, Martha appointeddirector
- 2025-07-14📄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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.8 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 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Sandra Elizabeth Grierson Individual · British · DOB 08/1970 · age 56 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control · firm interest | 14/07/2025 |
Mrs Martha Johnston Individual · British · DOB 09/1946 · age 80 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 14/07/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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