A7C LIMITED
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 (58/100)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
- • 1 incorporation
Corporate timeline (7 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-04🏢Company incorporatedAs A7C LIMITED
- 2026-03-04➕COBDEN, Andrew Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2026-03-04➕LOHAN, John Francis appointeddirector
- 2026-03-04➕MACNICOL, Donald John appointeddirector
- 2026-03-04➕OSBORNE, Robert Charles appointeddirector
- 2026-03-04➕STACEY, Sam appointeddirector
- 2026-03-04📄incorporation-companyincorporation · NEWINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.2 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 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
5 active beneficial owners · fragmented| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr John Francis Lohan Individual · Irish · DOB 02/1971 · age 55 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 04/03/2026 |
Mr Andrew Jonathan Cobden Individual · British · DOB 01/1972 · age 54 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 04/03/2026 |
Mr Donald John Macnicol Individual · British · DOB 12/1965 · age 61 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 04/03/2026 |
Mr Robert Charles Osborne Individual · British · DOB 02/1961 · age 65 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 04/03/2026 |
Mr Sam Stacey Individual · British · DOB 03/1966 · age 60 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 04/03/2026 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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