DICDOCMYCO LTD
- 72110Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 50/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (78/100)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.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-06-30 | 2023-06-30 |
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Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Corporate timeline (9 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-28📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2026-04-22📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-05-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-25📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-08-08📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-06-20🏢Company incorporatedAs DICDOCMYCO LTD
- 2022-06-20➕SIMPSON, Neill John, Dr. appointeddirector
- 2022-06-20📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high ·Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-03-31
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Neill John Simpson Individual · Scottish · DOB 12/1954 · age 72 | 75–100% | 25–50% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 20/06/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Richard Peeblesceased 08/08/2022· 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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