MURRAY FARMCARE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC225423 · ltd · incorporated 2001-11-16
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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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Veterinary activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 18.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 7 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
101 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (45 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-03-22📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-03-22📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-03-22📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-04-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-04-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-03-26📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-03-25📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-03-12📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-03-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-02-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-07📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-03🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2025-02-03🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2025-01-08📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-09-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-07-09📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2024-07-09📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2024-07-09📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2024-07-02📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-07-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-07-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-06-27➕LC SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2024-06-25➕BAXTER, Chris Jasper appointeddirector
- 2024-06-25➕BAXTER, Ross James appointeddirector
- 2024-06-25➖CAIRNS, John Potts, Dr resignedsecretary
- 2024-06-25➖CAIRNS, Andrew Mcguinness resigneddirector
- 2024-06-25➖CAIRNS, Karen Jane resigneddirector
- 2024-06-25➖TURNBULL, Kevin James resigneddirector
- 2019-09-30➖DOCHERTY, David resigneddirector
- 2015-11-25🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2015-07-08➖CAIRNS, John Potts, Dr resigneddirector
- 2015-07-08➕CAIRNS, Karen Jane appointeddirector
- 2008-11-03➕DOCHERTY, David appointeddirector
- 2008-01-15🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2007-03-14➕TURNBULL, Kevin James appointeddirector
- 2001-11-16🏢Company incorporatedAs MURRAY FARMCARE LIMITED
- 2001-11-16➕CAIRNS, John Potts, Dr appointedsecretary
- 2001-11-16➕CAIRNS, Andrew Mcguinness appointeddirector
- 2001-11-16➕CAIRNS, John Potts, Dr appointeddirector
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial 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.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Kroll Trustee Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Kroll Trustee Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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MURRAY FARMCARE LIMITED
This company · SC225423
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kroll Trustee Services Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 30/01/2025 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Harbro Limitedceased 30/01/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Andrew Mcguinness Cairnsceased 25/06/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Dr John Potts Cairnsceased 25/06/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Kevin James Turnbullceased 25/06/2024· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-11-16
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC75000 — Veterinary activities
Registered office
Markethill Road
Turriff
Aberdeenshire
AB53 4PA
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-16
Last: 2025-11-02
Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)
LC SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2024-06-27
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BAXTER, Chris Jasper→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2024-06-25
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BAXTER, Ross James→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2024-06-25
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CAIRNS, John Potts, Dr→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-11-16 · resigned 2024-06-25
CAIRNS, Andrew Mcguinness→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2001-11-16 · resigned 2024-06-25
CAIRNS, John Potts, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 2001-11-16 · resigned 2015-07-08
CAIRNS, Karen Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2015-07-08 · resigned 2024-06-25
DOCHERTY, David→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2008-11-03 · resigned 2019-09-30
TURNBULL, Kevin James→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-03-14 · resigned 2024-06-25
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/02/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 25/11/2015 | 19/09/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 15/01/2008 | 08/01/2025 |
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Recent filings (101 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-03-22
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-03-22
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-03-22
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-03-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-04-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-04-04
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-04-04
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-04-04
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-03-26
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-03-25
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-03-12
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-03-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-07
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-07