X-GENIX LIMITED
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 66). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-02-28 | 2024-02-28 |
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Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
- • 1 officers
- • 3 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 3 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (18 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-19➕MILLICAN, Keith appointeddirector
- 2026-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-03-03➖GOSS, Rebecca Jane Miriam, Prof resigneddirector
- 2026-03-03➖SHARMA, Sunil, Dr resigneddirector
- 2026-03-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-04📄change-corporate-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH02
- 2024-10-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-10-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-16📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-02-17🏢Company incorporatedAs X-GENIX LIMITED
- 2021-02-17➕ST ANDREWS INNOVATION LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2021-02-17➕GOSS, Rebecca Jane Miriam, Prof appointeddirector
- 2021-02-17➕SHARMA, Sunil, Dr appointeddirector
- 2021-02-17📄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.
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: GOSS, Rebecca Jane Miriam, Prof resigned 2026-03-03; SHARMA, Sunil, Dr resigned 2026-03-03
Group structure
St Andrews Innovation Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Andrews Innovation Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 17/02/2021 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Officers (2 active · 2 resigned)
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