AB FENCING LTD
- 41201Construction of commercial buildings
- 41202Construction of domestic buildings
- 42110Construction of roads and motorways
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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
- • 1 incorporation
Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-06🏢Company incorporatedAs AB FENCING LTD
- 2026-01-06➕BARNETT, Louis James appointeddirector
- 2026-01-06➕FIGG, Russel appointeddirector
- 2026-01-06➕POTTER-GRAYSON, Tracy appointeddirector
- 2026-01-06📄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 64 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Young company: Only 0.4 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 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Tracy Potter-Grayson Individual · English · DOB 06/1975 · age 51 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest · firm interest | 06/01/2026 |
Mr Louis James Barnett Individual · British · DOB 12/1998 · age 28 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest · firm interest | 06/01/2026 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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