BRUCE CABS LTD
Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
- • 2 officers
- • 2 officers
- • 3 officers
Corporate timeline (11 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-24➖HASHMI, Mohammed Zubair resigneddirector
- 2026-03-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-23➕RASHID, Muhammad appointeddirector
- 2026-03-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-25➖GOWANS, Bruce Dargie resigneddirector
- 2025-11-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-05➕GOWANS, Bruce Dargie appointeddirector
- 2025-06-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-27🏢Company incorporatedAs BRUCE CABS LTD
- 2025-05-27➕HASHMI, Mohammed Zubair appointeddirector
- 2025-05-27📄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.
- +Young company: Only 0.9 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 med ·Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: GOWANS, Bruce Dargie resigned 2025-11-25; HASHMI, Mohammed Zubair resigned 2026-03-24
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Mohammed Zubair Hashmi Individual · British · DOB 07/1965 · age 61 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 27/05/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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