DUNNSWOOD ROAD LTD
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 72). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (4 events)Click to expand
- 2025-01-22🏢Company incorporatedAs DUNNSWOOD ROAD LTD
- 2025-01-22➕NAJAFIAN, Ali Akbar appointeddirector
- 2025-01-22➕NAJAFIAN, Gholam Reza appointeddirector
- 2025-01-22📄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 age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
- +Young company: Only 1.3 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Ali Akbar Najafian Individual · British · DOB 04/1956 · age 70 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 22/01/2025 |
Mr Gholam Reza Najafian Individual · British · DOB 01/1954 · age 72 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 22/01/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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