AMBASSADOR LB HOLDINGS LLP
💤Zombieactive
OC414504 · llp · incorporated 2016-11-08
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
55/100
Worth a look
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 37/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
12 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 9.6y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, no SIC, incorporation date
80
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
2 officers (2 active, 2 linked, 0 with DOB)
70
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
42 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
55/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
40
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
56
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
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 (43 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-13📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2025-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-07📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2024-11-07📄change-corporate-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-dateofficers · LLCH02
- 2024-02-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-20📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2023-06-30📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-full-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR04
- 2023-06-30📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-full-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR04
- 2023-06-30📄mortgage-charge-part-cease-and-release-with-charge-number-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR05
- 2023-06-30📄mortgage-charge-part-cease-and-release-with-charge-number-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR05
- 2023-06-30📄mortgage-charge-part-cease-and-release-with-charge-number-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR05
- 2023-06-30🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-06-30🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2023-02-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-control-limited-liability-partnershippersons-with-significant-control · LLPSC05
- 2023-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-15📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-full-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR04
- 2022-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2022-12-06📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2022-02-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-16📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2021-06-02📍change-registered-office-address-limited-liability-partnership-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · LLAD01
- 2021-05-27📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement-limited-liability-partnershippersons-with-significant-control · LLPSC09
- 2021-03-30📄change-corporate-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-dateofficers · LLCH02
- 2021-01-06📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2021-01-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-20📄confirmation-statement-with-no-updatesconfirmation-statement · LLCS01
- 2019-12-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-08-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date-limited-liability-partnershipmortgage · LLMR01
- 2019-08-12🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Santander UK PLC (Security Agent)
- 2019-07-18🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L.
- 2019-07-18🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L.
- 2019-07-18🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.À R.L.
- 2019-07-18🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Santander UK PLC (Security Agent)
- 2019-07-18🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Santander UK PLC (Security Agent)
- 2018-02-08🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.À R.L.
- 2017-06-15🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L.
- 2017-06-09🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L
- 2017-01-17🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.A.R.L
- 2016-11-30🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.A.R.L
- 2016-11-30🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.A.R.L
- 2016-11-08🏢Company incorporatedAs AMBASSADOR LB HOLDINGS LLP
- 2016-11-08➕AMBASSADOR VISCOUNTE LTD appointedcorporate-llp-designated-member
- 2016-11-08➕ICG-LONGBOW EQUITY INVESTMENTS NO. 4 S.À.R.L appointedcorporate-llp-designated-member
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +No director turnover: Company is 10 years old with no director changes — suggests a very tight-knit founder team never broadened.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med · 1 lowAccounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-12-31
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
9 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Icg-Longbow Equity Investments No. 4 Sarl is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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Icg-Longbow Equity Investments No. 4 Sarl
Corporate parent
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AMBASSADOR LB HOLDINGS LLP
This company · OC414504
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icg-Longbow Equity Investments No. 4 Sarl Corporate entity | — | 75–100% | 75-100% voting | 08/11/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typellp
Incorporated2016-11-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC—
Registered office
Dwf Law Llp 1 Scott Place
2 Hardman Street
Manchester
M3 3AA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2025-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2023-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-21
Last: 2025-11-07
Officers (2 active · 0 resigned)
AMBASSADOR VISCOUNTE LTD→
Activecorporate-llp-designated-member · appointed 2016-11-08
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ICG-LONGBOW EQUITY INVESTMENTS NO. 4 S.À.R.L→
Activecorporate-llp-designated-member · appointed 2016-11-08
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
9
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
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| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/08/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L. | A registered charge | — | 18/07/2019 | 15/12/2022 | |
| outstanding | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L. | A registered charge | — | 18/07/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.À R.L. | A registered charge | — | 18/07/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/07/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/07/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.À R.L. | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/02/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L. | A registered charge | 3 properties | 15/06/2017 | 30/06/2023 | |
| satisfied | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No. 4 S.À R.L | A registered charge | — | 09/06/2017 | 30/06/2023 | |
| outstanding | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.A.R.L | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/01/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.A.R.L | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/11/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Icg-Longbow Debt Investments No.4 S.A.R.L | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/11/2016 | — |
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Recent filings (42 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2025-11-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-01-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2024-11-07
change-corporate-member-limited-liability-partnership-with-name-change-date
officers · LLCH02
2024-11-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-02-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2023-11-20
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full-limited-liability-partnership
mortgage · LLMR04
2023-06-30
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full-limited-liability-partnership
mortgage · LLMR04
2023-06-30
mortgage-charge-part-cease-and-release-with-charge-number-limited-liability-partnership
mortgage · LLMR05
2023-06-30
mortgage-charge-part-cease-and-release-with-charge-number-limited-liability-partnership
mortgage · LLMR05
2023-06-30
mortgage-charge-part-cease-and-release-with-charge-number-limited-liability-partnership
mortgage · LLMR05
2023-06-30
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control-limited-liability-partnership
persons-with-significant-control · LLPSC05
2023-02-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-01-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full-limited-liability-partnership
mortgage · LLMR04
2022-12-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · LLCS01
2022-12-06