SCOTTISH AMICABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY

🏛️Establishedactive
SZ000012 · unregistered-company
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. 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 (73/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, no incorp date
85
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
40 officers (2 active, 40 linked, 29 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
165 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
80
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (87 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-02-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  2. 2025-01-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  3. 2025-01-01
    ➕
    SMYTH, Christopher Maurice appointed
    director
  4. 2024-12-31
    ➖
    FITZGERALD, Sean Andrew resigned
    director
  5. 2023-12-21
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  6. 2023-12-21
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2023-12-04
    ➕
    GILBERT, David Hugh appointed
    director
  8. 2023-12-04
    ➖
    BOTHAMLEY, Ian resigned
    director
  9. 2022-12-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  10. 2022-12-09
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  11. 2022-12-08
    ➕
    BOTHAMLEY, Ian appointed
    director
  12. 2022-11-30
    ➖
    OWENS, Jennifer Anne resigned
    director
  13. 2022-09-07
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  14. 2021-08-17
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2021-05-15
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  16. 2020-07-07
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2019-10-14
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  18. 2019-10-04
    ➖
    PRUDENTIAL GROUP SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  19. 2019-06-18
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2019-06-18
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  21. 2019-05-31
    ➕
    FITZGERALD, Sean Andrew appointed
    director
  22. 2019-05-31
    ➖
    WEBSTER, Richard resigned
    director
  23. 2019-04-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2019-03-21
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  25. 2019-03-21
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2019-03-21
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  27. 2019-03-21
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  28. 2019-03-04
    ➖
    GRACIE, Stewart Robert resigned
    director
  29. 2019-03-04
    ➕
    OWENS, Jennifer Anne appointed
    director
  30. 2019-03-04
    ➖
    PAYNE, Michael Alan resigned
    director
  31. 2019-03-04
    ➕
    WEBSTER, Richard appointed
    director
  32. 2018-10-04
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  33. 2017-11-15
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  34. 2017-11-15
    📄
    appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP04
  35. 2017-09-30
    ➖
    MITCHELY, Simon Colin resigned
    secretary
  36. 2017-09-30
    ➕
    PRUDENTIAL GROUP SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  37. 2017-03-31
    ➖
    DUNLOP, Guy Robin Strickland resigned
    secretary
  38. 2017-03-31
    ➕
    MITCHELY, Simon Colin appointed
    secretary
  39. 2016-01-22
    ➕
    DUNLOP, Guy Robin Strickland appointed
    secretary
  40. 2016-01-22
    ➖
    FOUNTAIN, Jaqueline Ann resigned
    secretary
  41. 2015-06-22
    ➕
    FOUNTAIN, Jaqueline Ann appointed
    secretary
  42. 2015-06-22
    ➖
    WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen resigned
    secretary
  43. 2014-07-29
    ➖
    NUNN, Kelvin resigned
    director
  44. 2014-07-23
    ➕
    PAYNE, Michael Alan appointed
    director
  45. 2012-10-25
    ➕
    GRACIE, Stewart Robert appointed
    director
  46. 2012-10-25
    ➖
    ROBERTSON, Angus John resigned
    director
  47. 2010-12-03
    ➕
    NUNN, Kelvin appointed
    director
  48. 2010-12-03
    ➖
    WINTHER, Timothy Johan resigned
    director
  49. 2006-09-07
    ➖
    FOUNTAIN, Jacqueline Ann resigned
    secretary
  50. 2006-09-07
    ➕
    WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen appointed
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 87 events

Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.

Red flags

clean
No red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)

Group structure

The Prudential Assurance Company Limited holds 25-50% — a significant corporate investor but not a controlling parent.

🏛️
The Prudential Assurance Company Limited
Corporate parent
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SCOTTISH AMICABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
This company · SZ000012

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
The Prudential Assurance Company Limited
Corporate entity
——sig. influencesignificant influence10/03/2021

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeunregistered-company
Incorporated—
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

5 Central Way
Kildean Business Park
Stirling
FK8 1FT

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2021-07-31

Officers (2 active · 38 resigned)

GILBERT, David Hugh→
director · ~62y · appointed 2023-12-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SMYTH, Christopher Maurice→
director · ~49y · appointed 2025-01-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DUNLOP, Guy Robin Strickland→
secretary · appointed 2016-01-22 · resigned 2017-03-31
Resigned
FOUNTAIN, Jacqueline Ann→
secretary · appointed 2001-09-28 · resigned 2006-09-07
Resigned
FOUNTAIN, Jaqueline Ann→
secretary · appointed 2015-06-22 · resigned 2016-01-22
Resigned
LEE, Tony→
secretary · appointed 2001-02-05 · resigned 2001-09-28
Resigned
MITCHELL, James Charles→
secretary · resigned 1997-12-31
Resigned
MITCHELY, Simon Colin→
secretary · appointed 2017-03-31 · resigned 2017-09-30
Resigned
PENDER, Stuart Macpherson→
secretary · appointed 1998-01-01 · resigned 1998-10-31
Resigned
RUPAREL, Vanessa Frances→
secretary · appointed 2000-01-13 · resigned 2001-02-05
Resigned
WALKER, Robert→
secretary · appointed 1998-10-31 · resigned 2000-01-13
Resigned
WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen→
secretary · appointed 2006-09-07 · resigned 2015-06-22
Resigned
PRUDENTIAL GROUP SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2017-09-30 · resigned 2019-10-04
Resigned
BISSET, Thomas Melville, Mister→
director · ~99y · resigned 1995-12-20
Resigned
BOTHAMLEY, Ian→
director · ~52y · appointed 2022-12-08 · resigned 2023-12-04
Resigned
BRADSHAW, Paul Richard→
director · ~76y · appointed 1994-12-01 · resigned 1997-10-29
Resigned
BROWN, William→
director · ~97y · resigned 1996-09-19
Resigned
BRUCE, Andrew Douglas Alexander Thomas, The Earl Of Elgin & Kincardine→
director · ~102y · resigned 1994-04-27
Resigned
EVERETT, Richard Charles→
director · ~61y · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2006-05-19
Resigned
FITZGERALD, Sean Andrew→
director · ~61y · appointed 2019-05-31 · resigned 2024-12-31
Resigned

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Recent filings (165 total)

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-01-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-12-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-12-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-12-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-09-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-08-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-08-09
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2021-05-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-08-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-07-07
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2019-10-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-08-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2019-06-18