BLACKCAT UPCYCLERS LIMITED
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 (71/100)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
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsFinancials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-06-26 |
|---|---|
| Total assets | £0 |
| Net assets | £0 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2025-03-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-11📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-06-26🏢Company incorporatedAs BLACKCAT UPCYCLERS LIMITED
- 2023-06-26➕NESBITT, Sandra Olive appointeddirector
- 2023-06-26📄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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Young company: Only 2.8 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 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- 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: 2026-03-26
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Sandra Olive Nesbitt Individual · Scottish · DOB 11/1963 · age 63 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 26/06/2023 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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