ABERDARE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LTD
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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 (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (56/100)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
- 2025-06-19📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-01-27🏢Company incorporatedAs ABERDARE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LTD
- 2025-01-27➕MATTHEWS, Shaun Andrew appointeddirector
- 2025-01-27📄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.
- +Young company: Only 1.3 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- 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 Shaun Andrew Matthews Individual · British · DOB 01/1993 · age 33 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 27/01/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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