THE GRIND (CLYDEBANK) LTD
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 77). 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
- • 1 address
- • 1 address
- • 1 incorporation
- • 1 address
- • 1 incorporation
Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-03-23🏢Company incorporatedAs THE GRIND (CLYDEBANK) LTD
- 2026-03-23➕CODONA, Lauren appointeddirector
- 2026-03-23➕NEWSOME, John James appointeddirector
- 2026-03-23📄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 77 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.1 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 77 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 Lauren Codona Individual · British · DOB 01/1979 · age 47 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 23/03/2026 |
Mr John James Newsome Individual · British · DOB 06/1949 · age 77 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 23/03/2026 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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