AMBA TRADE LTD
- 46390Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46900Non-specialised wholesale trade
- 47110Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 68). 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: medium (57/100)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 (3 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-20🏢Company incorporatedAs AMBA TRADE LTD
- 2025-10-20➕BAHRAMI, Nasser appointeddirector
- 2025-10-20📄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 68 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.6 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 68. 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
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Nasser Bahrami Individual · British · DOB 10/1958 · age 68 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 20/10/2025 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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