LAIRDS FOODS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC177975 · ltd · incorporated 1997-08-15
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 28.7y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10130
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 7 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 28.7y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 12 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
105 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-08➕WOOD, Thomas appointeddirector
- 2024-01-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-30➖BOWIE, Allan Russell resigneddirector
- 2023-11-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-06➕BOWIE, Allan Russell appointeddirector
- 2022-06-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-06-03➖CLARK, Nicholas Rodger resigneddirector
- 2022-06-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-19📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-01-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-11-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-11-06➖HILL, Alan George resigneddirector
- 2020-11-02➕CLARK, Nicholas Rodger appointeddirector
- 2019-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-31✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2018-12-31📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-11➖GODFREY, Susan Mary resignedsecretary
- 2018-06-11➖GODFREY, Susan Mary resigneddirector
- 2013-09-04➕SUTHERLAND, Darren appointeddirector
- 2013-09-04➕HILL, Alan George appointeddirector
- 2010-08-02➖GODFREY, Martyn resigneddirector
- 2008-12-12🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2008-11-30➖RUTHERFORD, David resigneddirector
- 2007-07-02➕BRINDLEY, Matthew Leigh appointeddirector
- 2007-05-01➕GODFREY, Wayne appointeddirector
- 2007-04-27🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2007-03-30🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2005-12-15🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2004-12-31➖HUTCHESON, William Scott resigneddirector
- 2004-12-31➕RUTHERFORD, David appointeddirector
- 2002-08-14🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1998-06-05🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1997-08-25🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1997-08-15🏢Company incorporatedAs LAIRDS FOODS LIMITED
- 1997-08-15➕GODFREY, Susan Mary appointedsecretary
- 1997-08-15➕REID, Brian appointednominee-secretary
- 1997-08-15➖REID, Brian resignednominee-secretary
- 1997-08-15➕GODFREY, Martyn appointeddirector
- 1997-08-15➕GODFREY, Susan Mary appointeddirector
- 1997-08-15➕HUTCHESON, William Scott appointeddirector
- 1997-08-15➕MABBOTT, Stephen appointednominee-director
- 1997-08-15➖MABBOTT, Stephen resignednominee-director
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 low7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Browns Food Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Browns Food Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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LAIRDS FOODS LIMITED
This company · SC177975
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns Food Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-08-15
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC10130 — SIC 10130
Registered office
Unit 1 Kelloholm Industrial Estate
Greystone Avenue
Kelloholm
Dumfriesshire
DG4 6RB
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-18
Last: 2025-08-04
Officers (4 active · 10 resigned)
BRINDLEY, Matthew Leigh→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-07-02
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GODFREY, Wayne→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2007-05-01
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SUTHERLAND, Darren→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-09-04
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WOOD, Thomas→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-01-08
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GODFREY, Susan Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-08-15 · resigned 2018-06-11
REID, Brian→
Resignednominee-secretary · appointed 1997-08-15 · resigned 1997-08-15
BOWIE, Allan Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2022-06-06 · resigned 2023-11-30
CLARK, Nicholas Rodger→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-11-02 · resigned 2022-06-03
GODFREY, Martyn→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1997-08-15 · resigned 2010-08-02
GODFREY, Susan Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1997-08-15 · resigned 2018-06-11
HILL, Alan George→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2013-09-04 · resigned 2020-11-06
HUTCHESON, William Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1997-08-15 · resigned 2004-12-31
MABBOTT, Stephen→
Resignednominee-director · ~76y · appointed 1997-08-15 · resigned 1997-08-15
RUTHERFORD, David→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2004-12-31 · resigned 2008-11-30
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
7
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/12/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 27/04/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/03/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 15/12/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/08/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/06/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 25/08/1997 | — |
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Recent filings (105 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-02-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-06-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-08-16
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2021-05-19