LOLA'S CUPCAKES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07829948 · ltd · incorporated 2011-11-01
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 12.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (6 active, 14 linked, 10 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
29 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
114 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
51
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
14
filings
- • 4 capital
- • 2 mortgage
- • 2 resolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-05📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-26🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries)
- 2025-11-14📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2025-11-13📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-11-13📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2025-11-10📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2025-11-10📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-11-10📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-11-07📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-11-07📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-11-07⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-11-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-11-04📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-11-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-31🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2025-10-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-21🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2025-08-18📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-08-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-18📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2025-08-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-08-18📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-08-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-08-15➕ONE ADVISORY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2025-08-15➕DUFFY, John Gerald appointeddirector
- 2025-08-15➕HILL, Steven Paul appointeddirector
- 2025-08-15➕STADDON, Simon Charles appointeddirector
- 2025-08-15➖BUDWIG, Debra Ruth resignedsecretary
- 2025-08-15➖JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell resigneddirector
- 2025-08-15➖SOLOMON, Harry, Sir resigneddirector
- 2025-01-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-01-01➕BUDWIG, Mario Kurt appointeddirector
- 2022-01-01➖O'SULLIVAN, Richard Edward resigneddirector
- 2019-01-01➕O'SULLIVAN, Richard Edward appointeddirector
- 2016-02-11🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2014-03-03🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Heathside Investments Limited
- 2013-01-29➖BUDWIG, Mario Kurt resigneddirector
- 2012-07-10➕BUDWIG, Debra Ruth appointedsecretary
- 2012-07-10➖JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell resignedsecretary
- 2012-07-10➕SOLOMON, Harry, Sir appointeddirector
- 2011-12-02➕BUDWIG, Asher Scott Jose appointeddirector
- 2011-12-02➕JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell appointedsecretary
- 2011-12-02➖CHALFEN SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2011-12-02➕BUDWIG, Mario Kurt appointeddirector
- 2011-12-02➕JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell appointeddirector
- 2011-12-02➖PURDON, Jonathan Gardner resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
Owner dependency
63/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 2 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-11-07: legacy
3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: BUDWIG, Debra Ruth resigned 2025-08-15; JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell resigned 2025-08-15; SOLOMON, Harry, Sir resigned 2025-08-15
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Finsbury Food Group Limited holds majority control (50-75%). Likely parent but not wholly-owned.
🏛️majority
Finsbury Food Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 50-75% shares · board control
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LOLA'S CUPCAKES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Finsbury Food Group Limited Corporate entity | 50–75% | 50–75% | board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control | 15/08/2025 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Asher Scott Jose Budwigceased 15/08/2025· 25-50% shares
- Sir Harry Solomonceased 15/08/2025· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-11-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
Hillsdown House 1st Floor
32 Hampstead High Street
London
NW3 1QD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-20
Last: 2025-11-06
Officers (6 active · 8 resigned)
ONE ADVISORY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2025-08-15
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BUDWIG, Asher Scott Jose→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2011-12-02
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BUDWIG, Mario Kurt→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2022-01-01
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DUFFY, John Gerald→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-08-15
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HILL, Steven Paul→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2025-08-15
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STADDON, Simon Charles→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2025-08-15
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BUDWIG, Debra Ruth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-07-10 · resigned 2025-08-15
JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-12-02 · resigned 2012-07-10
CHALFEN SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2011-11-01 · resigned 2011-12-02
BUDWIG, Mario Kurt→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2011-12-02 · resigned 2013-01-29
JAYSON, Geoffrey Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2011-12-02 · resigned 2025-08-15
O'SULLIVAN, Richard Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2019-01-01 · resigned 2022-01-01
PURDON, Jonathan Gardner→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2011-11-01 · resigned 2011-12-02
SOLOMON, Harry, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 2012-07-10 · resigned 2025-08-15
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | — | 11/02/2016 | 21/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Heathside Investments Heathside Investments Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/03/2014 | 28/01/2025 |
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Recent filings (114 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-05
capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-shares
capital · SH10
2025-11-14
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-11-13
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2025-11-13
capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2025-11-10
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-11-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-11-10
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-11-07
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-11-07
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-11-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-11-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-06
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2025-11-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-04
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-10-21