AHR LONDON LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
07464357 · ltd · incorporated 2010-12-08
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
year to Mar 2025
Net worth
£1
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Architectural activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed professional-services with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 1 insolvency-related filing on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 9.1y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 15 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
92 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £1
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£1
Current Assets
£1
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £1 | — |
| Current assets | £1 | — |
| Net assets | £1 | — |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-16📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2026-06-05📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-31➖DE SOUSA, David Gregorio resigneddirector
- 2025-05-31➖HO, Wai Lun resigneddirector
- 2024-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-04📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-12-08📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-18📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2021-12-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-12-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-12-17📄second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-dateconfirmation-statement · RP04CS01
- 2021-12-17📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2021-12-17📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2021-12-17⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2021-12-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-12-16📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2021-12-14📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2021-12-13📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2021-06-30➖WRIGHT, Martin resigneddirector
- 2021-01-04🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2020-01-01➕DE SOUSA, David Gregorio appointeddirector
- 2020-01-01➕HO, Wai Lun appointeddirector
- 2019-12-31➖WALTERS, Michael Barry resigneddirector
- 2018-08-31➕LANGAN, Anthony Michael appointeddirector
- 2018-08-31➖JOHNSON, Brian Joseph resigneddirector
- 2017-04-27🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2017-01-25➕WIELAND, Michael Douglas appointedsecretary
- 2016-12-22➖FIRTH, Paul Graham resignedsecretary
- 2014-06-19➕FIRTH, Paul Graham appointedsecretary
- 2014-01-01➖BROMBERG, Andrew Fox resigneddirector
- 2014-01-01➖GRIFFITHS, Keith Ian resigneddirector
- 2014-01-01➖MCGOLDRICK, Francis William Paul resigneddirector
- 2013-12-31➖ELLIS, Malcolm resigneddirector
- 2013-12-31➕WRIGHT, Martin appointeddirector
- 2013-06-03➕BROMBERG, Andrew Fox appointeddirector
- 2013-05-24➖ROBERTS, David Phillip resigneddirector
- 2013-05-02➕MCGOLDRICK, Francis William Paul appointeddirector
- 2012-12-31➖BOWDEN, Simon Alan Robert resigneddirector
- 2012-10-10➕ELLIS, Malcolm appointeddirector
- 2012-10-10➖WILLIAMS, Sarah Frances resigneddirector
- 2012-06-06➕BOWDEN, Simon Alan Robert appointeddirector
- 2011-12-31➖SARFATY, Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2011-04-07➕GRIFFITHS, Keith Ian appointeddirector
- 2011-04-07➕ROBERTS, David Phillip appointeddirector
- 2011-04-07➕SARFATY, Jonathan appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 16 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-12-17: legacy
Group structure
Ahr Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ahr Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AHR LONDON LIMITED
This company · 07464357
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ahr Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2010-12-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC71111 — Architectural activities
Registered office
5th Floor 55 Princess Street
Manchester
M2 4EW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-22
Last: 2025-12-08
Officers (2 active · 15 resigned)
WIELAND, Michael Douglas→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-01-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LANGAN, Anthony Michael→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-08-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
FIRTH, Paul Graham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-06-19 · resigned 2016-12-22
BOWDEN, Simon Alan Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2012-06-06 · resigned 2012-12-31
BROMBERG, Andrew Fox→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-06-03 · resigned 2014-01-01
DE SOUSA, David Gregorio→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2020-01-01 · resigned 2025-05-31
ELLIS, Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2012-10-10 · resigned 2013-12-31
GRIFFITHS, Keith Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2011-04-07 · resigned 2014-01-01
HO, Wai Lun→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2020-01-01 · resigned 2025-05-31
JOHNSON, Brian Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2011-01-24 · resigned 2018-08-31
LLOYD, Samuel George Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2010-12-08 · resigned 2011-01-24
MCGOLDRICK, Francis William Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-05-02 · resigned 2014-01-01
ROBERTS, David Phillip→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2011-04-07 · resigned 2013-05-24
SARFATY, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-04-07 · resigned 2011-12-31
WALTERS, Michael Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2011-04-07 · resigned 2019-12-31
WILLIAMS, Sarah Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2011-04-07 · resigned 2012-10-10
WRIGHT, Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-12-31 · resigned 2021-06-30
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/04/2017 | 04/01/2021 |
Recent filings (92 total)
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2026-06-16
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2026-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-12-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-23
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-01-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-08
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-12-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-01-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-08
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2021-12-18