THE HORSE SHOP LTD
- 47910Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 74). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)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 (4 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-27🏢Company incorporatedAs THE HORSE SHOP LTD
- 2025-08-27➕KAY, Alasdair appointeddirector
- 2025-08-27➕KAY, Elaine appointeddirector
- 2025-08-27📄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 74 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.7 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 74 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 Alasdair Kay Individual · British · DOB 02/1952 · age 74 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 27/08/2025 |
Mrs Elaine Kay Individual · British · DOB 05/1953 · age 73 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 27/08/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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