KIRKCUDBRIGHT BOOK FESTIVAL CIC
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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 (6 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-02🏢Company incorporatedAs KIRKCUDBRIGHT BOOK FESTIVAL CIC
- 2025-09-02➕GARBUTT, Lesley appointeddirector
- 2025-09-02➕HASSAN, Gerrard Lewis, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-09-02➕ILETT, Rosemary Catherine, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-09-02➕JOHNSON, Naomi Rebecca appointeddirector
- 2025-09-02📄incorporation-community-interest-companyincorporation · CICINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.6 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 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
4 active beneficial owners · fragmented| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ms Naomi Rebecca Johnson Individual · British · DOB 02/1975 · age 51 | — | — | board controlboard control | 02/09/2025 |
Dr Rosemary Catherine Ilett Individual · British · DOB 05/1960 · age 66 | — | — | board controlboard control | 02/09/2025 |
Dr Gerrard Lewis Hassan Individual · British · DOB 03/1964 · age 62 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 02/09/2025 |
Mrs Lesley Garbutt Individual · British · DOB 07/1954 · age 72 | — | — | board controlboard control | 02/09/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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