ÆLFWOLD LIMITED
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 70). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (71/100)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.
Key financials
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsFinancials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|
| Average employees | 2 |
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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See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (7 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-05📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-12-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-11🏢Company incorporatedAs ÆLFWOLD LIMITED
- 2023-04-11➕ELLWOOD, Fiona appointeddirector
- 2023-04-11➕ELLWOOD, Stephen Henry, Dr appointeddirector
- 2023-04-11📄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 70 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiona Ellwood Individual · British · DOB 04/1956 · age 70 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 11/04/2023 |
Dr Stephen Henry Ellwood Individual · British · DOB 06/1956 · age 70 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 11/04/2023 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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