CRAWFORD PRINTING LTD
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 75). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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
Corporate timeline (10 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-10📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-10-09➕WHITTET, James Gray appointeddirector
- 2025-10-09➖EDWARDS, Susan resigneddirector
- 2025-07-16✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2025-07-10🏢Company incorporatedAs CRAWFORD PRINTING LTD
- 2025-07-10➕CRAWFORD, Andrew Barnie appointeddirector
- 2025-07-10➕EDWARDS, Susan appointeddirector
- 2025-07-10📄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 name in company name: Company name contains director surname "CRAWFORD" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.8 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 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Name changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2025-07-16: certificate-change-of-name-company
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Andrew Barnie Crawford Individual · Scottish · DOB 01/1972 · age 54 | 50–75% | 50–75% | board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control | 10/07/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Susan Edwardsceased 09/10/2025· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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