ALTERNATIVE SERVICES (PROPERTIES) LTD
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 69). 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 (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 · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-10-31 |
|---|---|
| Average employees | 100 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (4 events)Click to expand
- 2025-06-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-18🏢Company incorporatedAs ALTERNATIVE SERVICES (PROPERTIES) LTD
- 2023-10-18➕MESSENGER, Nigel David appointeddirector
- 2023-10-18📄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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 2.7 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 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Nigel David Messenger Individual · British · DOB 03/1957 · age 69 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 18/10/2023 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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