DARCY CONSULTING (EDINBURGH) LIMITED
- 86210General medical practice activities
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 67). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (56/100)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.
Recent activity
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Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-26🏢Company incorporatedAs DARCY CONSULTING (EDINBURGH) LIMITED
- 2024-06-26➕MATHIESON, Christina, Dr appointeddirector
- 2024-06-26➕MATHIESON, Peter William, Professor Sir appointeddirector
- 2024-06-26📄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.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
- +Young company: Only 1.8 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 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Professor Sir Peter William Mathieson Individual · British · DOB 04/1959 · age 67 | 50–75% | 50–75% | board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control | 26/06/2024 |
Dr Christina Mathieson Individual · British · DOB 06/1960 · age 66 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 26/06/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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