ADAOS ANIMATIONS LTD
- 59113Television programme production activities
- 59120Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
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 (67/100)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 · accounting standard not declaredKey financials
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsFinancials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-07-31 |
|---|---|
| Total assets | £40.2k |
| Current assets | £63.5k |
| Cash | £58.5k |
| Net assets | £39.3k |
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.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
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Corporate timeline (6 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-07-09🏢Company incorporatedAs ADAOS ANIMATIONS LTD
- 2024-07-09➕SHERWOOD, Kristina Anna appointedsecretary
- 2024-07-09➕SHERWOOD, Anthony Mark appointeddirector
- 2024-07-09📄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 2.0 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 Anthony Mark Sherwood Individual · British · DOB 10/1957 · age 69 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 09/07/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Kristina Anna Sherwoodceased 09/07/2024· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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