A.G.S. (STEEL ERECTORS) HOLDINGS LIMITED
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 67). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 1.5y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Newest facility, 1.5 years old — likely still in initial term.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 15/100 — clean.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (56/100)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
Corporate timeline (12 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-14📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-11-02📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-11-02📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-10-31📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-10-31📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2024-10-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Deborah O'hara
- 2024-10-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Gerard O'hara
- 2024-10-23🏢Company incorporatedAs A.G.S. (STEEL ERECTORS) HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 2024-10-23➕CUNNINGHAM, Allan appointeddirector
- 2024-10-23📄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.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 1.5 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 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Allan Cunningham Individual · British · DOB 08/1959 · age 67 | 50–75% | 50–75% | board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control | 23/10/2024 |
Mrs Anne Cunningham Individual · British · DOB 12/1965 · age 61 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 29/10/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Deborah O'hara | A registered charge | — | 29/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Gerard O'hara | A registered charge | — | 29/10/2024 | — |