681 INVESTMENT LTD
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 4.9y
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Charge age ~4.9 years — mid-life; refi window approaching.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (74/100)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.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 105 (micro)Key financials
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsFinancials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 105 (micro)| Metric | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|
| Total assets | £179.5k |
| Current assets | £13.9k |
| Net assets | £-18.3k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
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- • 1 accounts
Corporate timeline (20 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-29📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-05-27📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-02-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-24📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2022-08-23📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2022-04-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-08-12📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-08-12🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Charter Court Financial Services Limited
- 2021-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-11➖WU, Adam, Dr. resigneddirector
- 2021-06-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-06-01📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-05-28➕WU, Adam, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2021-05-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2021-05-19🏢Company incorporatedAs 681 INVESTMENT LTD
- 2021-05-19➕WU, Adam, Dr. appointeddirector
- 2021-05-19📄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 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-06-01
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr. Adam Wu Individual · British · DOB 07/1967 · age 59 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 19/05/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Dr. Adam Wuceased 28/05/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Precise Mortgages Charter Court Financial Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/08/2021 | — |