ADVANCE PRO CNC LTD
Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 55/100. 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 (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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 gazette
- • 1 gazette
Corporate timeline (6 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-21📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2025-01-07🏢Company incorporatedAs ADVANCE PRO CNC LTD
- 2025-01-07➕HOBAN, Neil appointeddirector
- 2025-01-07➕MCCLELLAN, Raymond Gary appointeddirector
- 2025-01-07➕MEHMOOD, Arshad appointeddirector
- 2025-01-07📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — 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.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
1 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-01-20
Shareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Raymond Gary Mcclellan Individual · Irish · DOB 07/1963 · age 63 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 07/01/2025 |
Mr Neil Hoban Individual · British · DOB 05/1969 · age 57 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 07/01/2025 |
Mr Arshad Mehmood Individual · British · DOB 04/1977 · age 49 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 07/01/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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