ABAE LTD
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 (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)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
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (4 events)Click to expand
- 2024-12-09🏢Company incorporatedAs ABAE LTD
- 2024-12-09➕ARGO, Kieran Graeme Alan appointeddirector
- 2024-12-09➕ORME, Lauren Beatrice Charlotte appointeddirector
- 2024-12-09📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Young company: Only 1.4 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Kieran Graeme Alan Argo Individual · British · DOB 03/1968 · age 58 | — | — | board controlboard control | 09/12/2024 |
Ms Lauren Beatrice Charlotte Orme Individual · British · DOB 12/1989 · age 37 | — | — | board controlboard control | 09/12/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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