MOVA LIFE LIMITED
Opportunity 67/100 (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 (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
- • 2 officers
- • 2 officers
Corporate timeline (10 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-24➖ALLEN, William resignedsecretary
- 2026-06-24➖ALLEN, William resigneddirector
- 2026-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-06-24📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-10-24🏢Company incorporatedAs MOVA LIFE LIMITED
- 2025-10-24➕ALLEN, Thomas appointedsecretary
- 2025-10-24➕ALLEN, Thomas appointeddirector
- 2025-10-24➕ALLEN, William appointedsecretary
- 2025-10-24➕ALLEN, William appointeddirector
- 2025-10-24📄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 0.8 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
1 med ·Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: ALLEN, William resigned 2026-06-24; ALLEN, William resigned 2026-06-24
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr William Allen Individual · British · DOB 03/1997 · age 29 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 24/10/2025 |
Mr Thomas Allen Individual · British · DOB 03/1985 · age 41 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 24/10/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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