4D NAV LIMITED
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 69). 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).
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)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 (14 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-12➕CANNON, Stewart Douglas appointeddirector
- 2025-09-12➖ARMSTRONG, Callum Charles resigneddirector
- 2025-09-12➖FORBES, Neil David resigneddirector
- 2025-09-12📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-09-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-12📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-09-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-09-11✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2025-05-14🏢Company incorporatedAs 4D NAV LIMITED
- 2025-05-14➕STRONACHS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2025-05-14➕ARMSTRONG, Callum Charles appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14➕FORBES, Neil David appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14📄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.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.9 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 69. 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
2 med ·Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: ARMSTRONG, Callum Charles resigned 2025-09-12; FORBES, Neil David resigned 2025-09-12
Name changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2025-09-11: certificate-change-of-name-company
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Stewart Douglas Cannon Individual · Canadian · DOB 09/1957 · age 69 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 12/09/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Stronachs Nominees Limitedceased 12/09/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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