ALONG CAME DOT LIMITED
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 72). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
Corporate timeline (6 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-06-26🏢Company incorporatedAs ALONG CAME DOT LIMITED
- 2025-06-26➕SLADE, Christopher Timothy appointeddirector
- 2025-06-26➕UDALE, Patrick Nigel appointeddirector
- 2025-06-26📄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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 1.0 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 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- 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 Patrick Nigel Udale Individual · British · DOB 05/1954 · age 72 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 26/06/2025 |
Mr Christopher Timothy Slade Individual · British · DOB 04/1956 · age 70 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 26/06/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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