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Registered number: 09031745










ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD










FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

 
ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09031745

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investment property
 5 
23,000,000
28,820,762

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
1,000
1,000

  
1,000
1,000

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(33,582,887)
(21,383,224)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(33,581,887)
 
 
(21,382,224)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(10,581,887)
7,438,538

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 8 
-
(9,028,179)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
(245,634)
-

  
 
 
(245,634)
 
 
-

Net liabilities
  
(10,827,521)
(1,589,641)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 11 
1,000
1,000

Profit and loss account
 12 
(10,828,521)
(1,590,641)

  
(10,827,521)
(1,589,641)


The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


T J R Kemp
Director

Date: 10 October 2023

The notes on pages 2 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

1.


General information

Almondbox Property Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act. The company's registered office is 18 Thurloe Place, London, SW7 2SP. 
The nature of the company's operations and its principal activity is to redevelop the property located at 9 - 11 Richmond Buildings, London, W1D 3HF.
The Company's functional and presentational currency is pound sterling (GBP), rounded to the nearest £1.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Firmdale Holdings Limited as at 31 January 2023 and these financial statements may be obtained from the Registrar of Companies.

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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

The directors view the cashflows and liabilities of Firmdale Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) as a whole in making assessments of the group’s ability to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Therefore, as part of their assessment of going concern, the directors of the company have considered the funding and liquidity position of the Group to determine the appropriateness of preparing the financial statements on a going concern basis. 
The outbreak of the global Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 had a very significant impact on the operations of the group in common with the majority of businesses worldwide, and the hospitality sector in particular. Following the elimination of all material UK restrictions with effect from 19th July 2021, and the gradual restoration of international travel thereafter, trading demand recovered quickly and since March 2022 both Revenues and Earnings have exceeded those achieved in pre-Covid 2019, a significant milestone in recovery. The continuing growth led to record profitability for the Group in the financial year to January 2023. Furthermore, rising interest rates have not had a significant impact on the Group given that 67% of group debt is fixed and a further 31% has the benefit of an interest rate cap should LIBOR exceed 3.5%. 
The trading results for the first six months of the new financial year are slightly ahead of budget and the outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond remains positive. The lenders remained very supportive during the Covid period and the relationships remain strong with comfortable delivery of financial covenant hurdles now firmly re-established. 
The Board will continue to monitor developments closely and adjust their forecasting assumptions as required, but have a high degree of confidence that the company will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due and meet its covenant obligations for a period of at least twelve months. The Directors have therefore concluded that the company can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
Despite generating a loss before tax in the year to 31 January 2023 of £8,994,612, net current liabilities and net liabilities at the reporting date of £33,581,887 and £10,827,521 respectively, the directors consider the company to remain a going concern. The company had not commenced trading at the reporting date and the loss for the year included a negative fair value adjustment of £8,301,894 and £403,971 of interest payments on a loan fully repaid in August 2022. The office space has since been let and the company is expected to be profitable in the year to January 2024.  The net current liabilities and net liabilities position is largely driven by amounts due to fellow companies, who have confirmed this amount will not be recalled to the detriment of other creditors or the operations of the company. The directors therefore consider the going concern basis to remain appropriate. 

 
2.4

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.5

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
Property under construction is held at cost until such time as the fair value becomes reliably determinable or construction is complete.

 
2.7

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.8

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of financial position.

 
2.11

Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. 
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.

For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of financial position when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The following judgements (including the key areas of estimation uncertainty) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements:
Fair value of investment property
Freehold investment property is held at fair value based on the directors' conclusions, having consulted and reviewed the previous valuations completed by independent valuation specialists. These valuers hold recognised and relevant professional qualifications. The valuations are based on discounted cash flow models which include judgements surrounding future performance and market factors. 


4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 2 (2022 - 2).


5.


Investment property


Freehold investment property
Property under construction
Total

£
£
£



Valuation


At 1 February 2022
-
28,820,762
28,820,762


Additions at cost
-
2,481,132
2,481,132


Surplus on revaluation
(8,301,894)
-
(8,301,894)


Transfers between classes
31,301,894
(31,301,894)
-



At 31 January 2023
23,000,000
-
23,000,000

During the year ended 31 January 2023, the construction of 9-11 Richmond Buildings was completed and costs incurred to completion of the project were transferred from property under construction to freehold investment property.
The 2023 valuations were made by the directors, with the support of Cushman & Wakefield, Chartered Surveyors, on an open market value for existing use basis. Cushman & Wakefield are an independent valuer with a recognised and relevant professional qualification and with recent experience in the location and category of the property being valued. An assessment of the valuation has been carried out by the directors with guidance from Cushman & Wakefield as at 31 January 2023, on the basis of fair value in accordance with the Appraisal and Valuation Manual of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.




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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

6.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,000
1,000


Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest-free, have no fixed date of repayment and are payable on demand.


7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Amounts owed to group undertakings
33,566,671
21,304,833

Corporation tax
-
2,366

Accruals and deferred income
16,216
76,025

33,582,887
21,383,224


Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest-free, have no fixed date of repayment and are payable on demand.


8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
-
9,120,263

Deferred financial charges
-
(92,084)

-
9,028,179


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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

9.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2023
2022
£
£

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
9,120,263

Deferred finance charges
-
(92,084)

-
9,028,179


In August 2022, the loan that was held with Investec Bank plc with a headroom of up to £13m was fully repaid, ahead of the repayment date of June 2023. When in use, this bore interest at LIBOR plus 4.95%. An exit fee of £162,500 was expensed to the profit and loss account on repayment. 
The loan was secured by fixed and floating charges over property of the company. Upon repayment, a Deed of Release was agreed to discharge all obligations of the company related with this security. 


10.


Deferred taxation




2023


£






Charged to profit or loss
(245,634)

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
(245,634)
-


11.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000 (2022 - 1,000) Ordinary share shares of £1.00 each
1,000
1,000

The shares have attached to them full voting, dividend and capital distribution (including on winding up) rights; they do not cover any rights of redemption.


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ALMONDBOX PROPERTY LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

12.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

Profit and loss account represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.


13.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption available under paragraph 33.1A of the Financial Reporting Standard 102 not to disclose transactions with other wholly owned members of the group.


14.


Controlling party

The immediate parent and controlling company is Firmdale Holdings Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
The company is included within the consolidation of the Firmdale Holdings Limited group and this is the parent of the smallest and largest group which draws up consolidated financial statements. Firmdale Holdings Limited registered office address is 18 Thurloe Place, London, SW7 2SP. The consolidated accounts of this group are publicly available from the Registrar of Companies.


15.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2023 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 19 October 2023 by Rajeev Shaunak (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of MHA.

 
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