ASKA ENERGY (UK) LTD
- 35120SIC 35120
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 75). 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: high (82/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredKey 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 | 2024-08-31 | 2023-08-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £27.1k | £26.5k |
| Current assets | £19 | £326 |
| Net assets | £27.1k | £26.5k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (24 events)Click to expand
- 2025-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-21📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2021-12-30➖MITCHELL, Sandra Lilian resigneddirector
- 2021-12-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-01📄termination-director-companyofficers · TM01
- 2021-11-29📄termination-director-companyofficers · TM01
- 2021-05-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-05-08➕MITCHELL, Sandra Lilian appointeddirector
- 2020-02-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-02-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-02-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-11-01➖MITCHELL, Sandra Lillian resigneddirector
- 2016-03-25📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-02-07➕MITCHELL, Sandra Lillian appointeddirector
- 2014-02-07➖MITCHELL, Sandra Lillian resigneddirector
- 2014-01-17➕MITCHELL, Sandra Lillian appointeddirector
- 2012-05-10🏢Company incorporatedAs ASKA ENERGY (UK) LTD
- 2012-05-10➕KNOWLES, Anthony James appointeddirector
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
Red flags
1 high ·Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-25
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Anthony James Knowles Individual · British · DOB 09/1951 · age 75 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 10/05/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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