ACME TRADING 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: low (54/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (6 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-17➖SINGH, Harmesh resigneddirector
- 2025-09-24🏢Company incorporatedAs ACME TRADING LTD
- 2025-09-24➕PAUL, Anuj appointeddirector
- 2025-09-24➕SINGH, Harmesh appointeddirector
- 2025-09-24📄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 0.7 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
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Anuj Paul Individual · British · DOB 10/1977 · age 49 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 24/09/2025 |
Mr Harmesh Singh Individual · Italian · DOB 03/1973 · age 53 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 24/09/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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