LUMBERWORKS LTD
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 55/100. Same-surname younger director in place — likely family handover, not open to sale. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: low (54/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (4 events)Click to expand
- 2025-02-14🏢Company incorporatedAs LUMBERWORKS LTD
- 2025-02-14➕MCLEAN, David Robin appointeddirector
- 2025-02-14➕MCLEAN, Robin Andrew appointeddirector
- 2025-02-14📄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 1.2 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
- primaryFamily succession underway: Not a takeover target — MCLEAN, David Robin (same surname) appointed 2025-02-14. Pattern consistent with intra-family handover.
- 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
1 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-27
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Robin Andrew Mclean Individual · British · DOB 09/1954 · age 72 | 50–75% | 50–75% | board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control | 14/02/2025 |
Mr David Robin Mclean Individual · British · DOB 08/1992 · age 34 | 25–50% | 25–50% | board control25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control | 14/02/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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