AM FRESH FOOD & DRINK (UK) LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
10830595 · ltd · incorporated 2017-06-22
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 10890
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 8.4y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 8.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (2 active, 10 linked, 8 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
54 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
65
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-06-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-08➖MOSTYN JONES, Richard, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2022-06-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-12➖FORDER, Stuart Adrian resigneddirector
- 2022-04-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-04-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-02-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-02-17📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2021-02-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-03➕FUSTER FERNANDEZ-DELGADO, Amalio, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2021-02-03➕FORDER, Stuart Adrian appointeddirector
- 2021-02-03➕MOSTYN JONES, Richard, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2020-12-24📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2020-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-01📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2020-11-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-11-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-11-23➖FRANKLIN, Samuel Robert John, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2020-11-23➖PLAYER, Mark Robert, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2019-12-20➖HAIGH, Deborah Frances resignedsecretary
- 2019-12-20➖HAIGH, Terence Richard James resigneddirector
- 2019-10-02➕FUSTER FERNANDEZ-DELGADO, Amalio appointeddirector
- 2019-10-02➕FRANKLIN, Samuel Robert John, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2019-10-02➕PLAYER, Mark Robert, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2019-09-23➖MURGATROYD, Neil Richard resigneddirector
- 2018-11-01➕HAIGH, Deborah Frances appointedsecretary
- 2018-11-01➖HAIGH, Deborah Frances resigneddirector
- 2018-07-30🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance LTD
- 2018-02-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Better Fresh LTD
- 2017-12-22🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Investec Asset Finance PLC
- 2017-06-22🏢Company incorporatedAs AM FRESH FOOD & DRINK (UK) LIMITED
- 2017-06-22➕HAIGH, Deborah Frances appointeddirector
- 2017-06-22➕HAIGH, Terence Richard James appointeddirector
- 2017-06-22➕MURGATROYD, Neil Richard appointeddirector
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Am Fresh Group Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Am Fresh Group Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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AM FRESH FOOD & DRINK (UK) LIMITED
This company · 10830595
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Am Fresh Group Uk Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/11/2018 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Terence Richard James Haighceased 01/11/2018· significant influence
- Mrs Deborah Frances Haighceased 01/11/2018· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2017-06-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10890 — SIC 10890
Registered office
Degrave House
Whitemoss Business Park
Skelmersdale
WN8 9TQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-05-31
Last made up to: 2024-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-05
Last: 2025-06-21
Officers (2 active · 8 resigned)
FUSTER FERNANDEZ-DELGADO, Amalio, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2021-02-03
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FUSTER FERNANDEZ-DELGADO, Amalio→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2019-10-02
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HAIGH, Deborah Frances→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-01 · resigned 2019-12-20
FORDER, Stuart Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-02-03 · resigned 2022-04-12
FRANKLIN, Samuel Robert John, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2019-10-02 · resigned 2020-11-23
HAIGH, Deborah Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2017-06-22 · resigned 2018-11-01
HAIGH, Terence Richard James→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2017-06-22 · resigned 2019-12-20
MOSTYN JONES, Richard, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-02-03 · resigned 2022-09-08
MURGATROYD, Neil Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-06-22 · resigned 2019-09-23
PLAYER, Mark Robert, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2019-10-02 · resigned 2020-11-23
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance LTD | A registered charge | — | 30/07/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Better Fresh Better Fresh LTD | A registered charge | — | 19/02/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Investec Asset Finance Investec Asset Finance PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/12/2017 | — |
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Recent filings (54 total)
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-06-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-09-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-09-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-06-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-11-03
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-07-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-07-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-04-22