REGISTERED NUMBER: 08777828 (England and Wales) |
Group Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
for |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
REGISTERED NUMBER: 08777828 (England and Wales) |
Group Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
for |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Contents of the Consolidated Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Group Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 3 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 5 |
Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings | 9 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet | 10 |
Company Balance Sheet | 11 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 12 |
Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 13 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 14 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
Company Information |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
SECRETARIES: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Pinnacle House |
1 Pinnacle Way |
Derby |
Derbyshire |
DE24 8ZS |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Group Strategic Report |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the year ended 31 October 2023. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
The group turnover increased in the year to £48.7 million from £41.6 million, an increase of 17.0% (2022: increase of 11.1%). |
The operating profit of the group decreased in the year to £1,047k compared to £1,320k in the previous year. |
Given these factors the directors are pleased with the overall results for the year. |
Cash projections are prepared frequently and reviewed by management to ensure that adequate financial resources exist for the company. The board has continued to maintain adequate funding capital within the company and no changes in facilities are envisaged in the foreseeable future. |
The financial results in 2023 were in line with the boards expectations and the company continues to be well placed to maintain its position in difficult trading conditions. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
The trading performance of the company to the year ended 31 October 2023 is in line with directors' expectations. |
The general uncertainty of the worldwide economy including the effect of equity markets and inflation pressure is considered to be of greater risk to the business going forward. The directors and their management team are keeping all margins and costs under review. |
Due to its strong cash position, the directors feel the company is well placed to weather the economic effects of the current trading climate. |
FINANCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
The directors use turnover and operating profits as key performance indicators for the business. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Report of the Directors |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 31 October 2023. |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
The principal activity of the group in the year under review was that of the sale of motor vehicles. |
DIVIDENDS |
The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 October 2023 was £552,653 (2022: £502,417). |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
The company is not currently undertaking any research and development activities. |
DIRECTORS |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 November 2022 to the date of this report. |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
Treasury operations |
The company operates a centralised treasury function which is responsible for managing the liquidity and interest rate risks associated with the company's activities. The company's principal instruments are a bank loan and bank and cash balances. In addition the company has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade debtors, trade creditors and consignment stock creditors arising directly from the operations of the business. |
Liquidity risk |
The company manages its cash requirements centrally to maximise interest income and minimise interest expense, whilst ensuring the the company has sufficient liquid resources to meet the operating needs of its business. |
Interest rate risk |
The company is exposed to fair value interest rate risk on its bank loan facility only. The company does not have a bank overdraft facility. |
Foreign currency risk |
The company does not have any foreign currency risk as all sales and purchases are made within the UK. |
Credit risk |
Investments of cash surpluses are made with the company's main bankers. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and provision is made for doubtful debts where necessary. |
DISCLOSURE IN THE STRATEGIC REPORT |
The directors have chosen to disclose the Review of the Business and Principal Risks and Uncertainties of the business within the the company's Strategic Report. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Report of the Directors |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
- | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of Green 4 Motor Group Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 October 2023 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
In our opinion the financial statements: |
- | give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company affairs as at 31 October 2023 and of the group's profit for the year then ended; |
- | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
- | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
Basis for opinion |
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this conclusion is not a guarantee as to the company's ability to continue as a going concern. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
- | the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors. |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
- | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities |
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. |
In identifying and assessing the risk of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following; |
- The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance |
- The company's own assessment of the risks that irregularities may occur either as a result of fraud or error that was approved by the board |
- Any matters identified having reviewed the company's procedures |
- Matters discussed among our audit engagement team and other members of Underwood Green regarding how fraud might occur in the financial statements. |
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the company for fraud. We are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risks of management override. |
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered included UK companies Act and tax legislation. |
We also considered adherence to anti bribery laws, data protection employment law and health and safety regulations. |
Audit response to risks identified |
As a result of performing the above, we identified the disclosure of adjusting items in the financial statements. |
In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified included; |
- Reviewing the financial statement disclosures |
- Enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims |
- Performing analytical procedures to identify unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud |
- In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journals and assessing whether judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of potential bias. |
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. |
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited |
Use of our report |
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
for and on behalf of |
Pinnacle House |
1 Pinnacle Way |
Derby |
Derbyshire |
DE24 8ZS |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Consolidated |
Statement of Income and |
Retained Earnings |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER | 4 | 48,716,726 | 41,643,456 |
Cost of sales | 46,289,220 | 38,950,848 |
GROSS PROFIT | 2,427,506 | 2,692,608 |
Administrative expenses | 1,380,609 | 1,372,871 |
OPERATING PROFIT | 7 | 1,046,897 | 1,319,737 |
Interest receivable and similar income | 15,837 | 2,642 |
1,062,734 | 1,322,379 |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 8 | 343,306 | 129,007 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION | 719,428 | 1,193,372 |
Tax on profit | 9 | 156,238 | 228,825 |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
Retained earnings at beginning of year | 1,374,763 | 912,633 |
Dividends | 11 | (552,653 | ) | (502,417 | ) |
RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE GROUP AT END OF YEAR |
1,385,300 |
1,374,763 |
Profit attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | 563,190 | 964,547 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Consolidated Balance Sheet |
31 October 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 12 | (138,946 | ) | (151,578 | ) |
Tangible assets | 13 | 289,517 | 458,805 |
Investments | 14 | - | - |
150,571 | 307,227 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 15 | 8,582,762 | 4,674,574 |
Debtors | 16 | 1,954,545 | 1,506,596 |
Cash at bank and in hand | 1,156,965 | 1,849,968 |
11,694,272 | 8,031,138 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 17 | 10,147,901 | 6,540,129 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS | 1,546,371 | 1,491,009 |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
1,696,942 |
1,798,236 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
18 |
(102,083 |
) |
(208,334 |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 22 | (60,159 | ) | (65,739 | ) |
NET ASSETS | 1,534,700 | 1,524,163 |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 23 | 124,600 | 124,600 |
Capital redemption reserve | 24 | 24,800 | 24,800 |
Retained earnings | 24 | 1,385,300 | 1,374,763 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 1,534,700 | 1,524,163 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 26 March 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: |
Mr T Leggett - Director |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Company Balance Sheet |
31 October 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 12 |
Tangible assets | 13 |
Investments | 14 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 16 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 17 |
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 23 | 124,600 | 124,600 |
Capital redemption reserve | 24 | 24,800 | 24,800 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
Company's profit for the financial year | 552,653 | 502,417 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
Cash generated from operations | 1 | 689,900 | 1,559,066 |
Interest paid | (343,306 | ) | (129,007 | ) |
Tax paid | (287,424 | ) | (129,544 | ) |
Net cash from operating activities | 59,170 | 1,300,515 |
Cash flows from investing activities |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (193,207 | ) | (308,301 | ) |
Sale of tangible fixed assets | 261,720 | 169,755 |
Interest received | 15,837 | 2,642 |
Net cash from investing activities | 84,350 | (135,904 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
Loan repayments in year | (106,252 | ) | (94,620 | ) |
Amount introduced by directors | 897,652 | - |
Amount withdrawn by directors | (1,075,270 | ) | (377,101 | ) |
Equity dividends paid | (552,653 | ) | (502,417 | ) |
Net cash from financing activities | (836,523 | ) | (974,138 | ) |
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (693,003 | ) | 190,473 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
1,849,968 |
1,659,495 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 1,156,965 | 1,849,968 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
1. | RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Profit before taxation | 719,428 | 1,193,372 |
Depreciation charges | 88,143 | 102,237 |
Finance costs | 343,306 | 129,007 |
Finance income | (15,837 | ) | (2,642 | ) |
1,135,040 | 1,421,974 |
Increase in stocks | (3,908,188 | ) | (1,054,169 | ) |
Increase in trade and other debtors | (251,266 | ) | (157,235 | ) |
Increase in trade and other creditors | 3,714,314 | 1,348,496 |
Cash generated from operations | 689,900 | 1,559,066 |
2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
Year ended 31 October 2023 |
31.10.23 | 1.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,156,965 | 1,849,968 |
Year ended 31 October 2022 |
31.10.22 | 1.11.21 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,849,968 | 1,659,495 |
3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS |
At 1.11.22 | Cash flow | At 31.10.23 |
£ | £ | £ |
Net cash |
Cash at bank and in hand | 1,849,968 | (693,003 | ) | 1,156,965 |
1,849,968 | (693,003 | ) | 1,156,965 |
Debt |
Debts falling due within 1 year | (106,250 | ) | - | (106,250 | ) |
Debts falling due after 1 year | (208,334 | ) | 106,251 | (102,083 | ) |
(314,584 | ) | 106,251 | (208,333 | ) |
Total | 1,535,384 | (586,752 | ) | 948,632 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited is a |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the use of fair values for certain financial instruments in accordance with the accounting policies set out below. |
Basis of consolidation |
The consolidated financial statements includes all of group's subsidiaries being; Green 4 Holdings Limited, Green 4 Motor Company Limited and Green 4 Investments Limited. |
Turnover |
The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, and it is probable that future economic benefits can be reliably measured, and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. Revenue from services is recognised in the accounting periods in which the services are rendered. |
Intangible assets |
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life. |
Improvements to property | - | 14.28%/20% on cost |
Plant and machinery | - | 20%/33% on cost |
Fixtures and fittings | - | 20%/33% on cost |
Computer equipment | - | 33% on cost |
Motor vehicles | - | 20%/33% on cost |
Stocks |
Stocks consists of new and used cars for sale, together with spare parts and are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. |
Cost is determined using the first-in, first out (FIFO) method. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated costs to completion and selling costs. |
Stocks held on consignment are accounted for on the balance sheet when in terms of a consignment and commercial practice indicate that the principal benefit and risks of owning the stocks rest with the company. The corresponding creditor is accordingly accounted for on the balance sheet. |
Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Deferred taxation |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts or finance leases are capitalised in the balance sheet. Those held under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Those held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is the shorter. The interest element of these obligations is charged to profit or loss over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability. |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
Intangible fixed liabilities |
Negative goodwill arises on the consolidation of the group accounts following the purchase of Coventry Motor Company Holdings Limited in January 2014 and is being amortised over 20 years. In the opinion of the directors, this represents a prudent estimate of the period over which the company will derive economic benefit from the reputation and customer loyalty acquired as part of that business. |
Financial instruments |
The limited company enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities such as trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from and to related parties and bank loans. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. |
Trade debtors |
Trade debtors are amounts due for goods sold or services rendered in the ordinary course of business. |
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debtor. |
Trade creditors |
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. |
Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities of the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting date, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date.If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities. |
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
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 the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance Sheet 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 Balance Sheet. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
3. | CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY |
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Management are also required to exercise judgement in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. |
The estimates and assumptions that have an increased risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below. |
In preparing these financial statements, the directors have made the following judgements: |
Goodwill, intangible assets and amortisation |
The Company establishes a reliable estimate of the useful life of intangible assets. The directors assess carrying value and impairment of intangible assets subject to amortisation, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. |
Depreciation and residual values |
The directors have reviewed the asset lives and associated residual values of all tangible fixed asset classes and have concluded that asset lives and residual values are appropriate. |
The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. In re-assessing asset lives, factors such as technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes are taken into account. Residual value assessments consider issues such as future market conditions, the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values. |
Recoverability of trade debtors |
Trade and other debtors are recognised to the extent that they are judged recoverable. Management reviews are performed to estimate the level of reserves required for irrecoverable debt. Provisions are made specifically against invoices where recoverability is considered to be uncertain. |
Management makes allowance for doubtful debts based on an assessment of the recoverability of debtors. Allowances are applied to debtors where events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Management specifically analyse historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment terms when making a judgement to evaluate the adequacy of the provision for doubtful debts. Where the expectation is different from the original estimate, such difference will impact the carrying value of debtors and the charge in the profit and loss account. |
Taxation |
There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Company recognises liabilities for anticipated tax issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. |
Management estimation is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with an assessment of the effect of future tax planning strategies. |
Provisions |
A provision is recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event for which it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flow at a rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. |
Stock |
Stock provisions are made as applicable when the net realisable value if lower than the actual cost of the motor vehicle held in stock. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
4. | TURNOVER |
The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the group. |
An analysis of turnover by class of business is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Car Sales | 44,987,175 | 38,388,413 |
Parts, servicing & leasing | 3,729,551 | 3,255,043 |
48,716,726 | 41,643,456 |
An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
United Kingdom | 48,716,726 | 41,643,456 |
48,716,726 | 41,643,456 |
5. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries | 1,787,269 | 1,382,668 |
Social security costs | 15,512 | 171,333 |
Other pension costs | 34,282 | 33,623 |
1,837,063 | 1,587,624 |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
Management and Administration | 11 | 24 |
Sales | 16 | 14 |
Parts and Servicing | 36 | 32 |
The average number of employees by undertakings that were proportionately consolidated during the year was 63 (2022 - 70 ) . |
6. | DIRECTORS' EMOLUMENTS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration | 151,397 | 174,232 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
7. | OPERATING PROFIT |
The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting): |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Other operating leases | 343,759 | 341,495 |
Depreciation - owned assets | 100,775 | 114,869 |
Goodwill amortisation | (12,632 | ) | (12,632 | ) |
Auditors' remuneration | 30,600 | 20,100 |
8. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Stocking interest | 343,306 | 129,007 |
9. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax | 161,818 | 229,738 |
Deferred tax | (5,580 | ) | (913 | ) |
Tax on profit | 156,238 | 228,825 |
Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Profit before tax | 719,428 | 1,193,372 |
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 22.518 % (2022 - 19 %) |
162,001 |
226,741 |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 715 | (2,400 | ) |
Depreciation in excess of capital allowances | 4,522 | 9,027 |
Deferred tax charge | (5,580 | ) | (913 | ) |
Profit on disposal | (3,565 | ) | (3,630 | ) |
Allowable expenses for tax purposes | (1,013 | ) | - |
Marginal Relief | (842 | ) | - |
Total tax charge | 156,238 | 228,825 |
10. | INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT |
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
11. | DIVIDENDS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Interim | 552,653 | 502,417 |
12. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Group |
Goodwill |
£ |
COST |
At 1 November 2022 |
and 31 October 2023 | (262,477 | ) |
AMORTISATION |
At 1 November 2022 | (110,899 | ) |
Amortisation for year | (12,632 | ) |
At 31 October 2023 | (123,531 | ) |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 October 2023 | (138,946 | ) |
At 31 October 2022 | (151,578 | ) |
Negative goodwill arises on the consolidation of the group accounts following the purchase of Green 4 Holdings Limited in previous years and is being amortised over 20 years. In the opinion of the directors, this represents a prudent estimate of the period over which the company will derive economic benefit from the reputation and customer loyalty acquired as part of that business. |
13. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Group |
Improvements | Fixtures |
to | Plant and | and |
property | machinery | fittings |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 November 2022 | 506,529 | 75,821 | 119,214 |
Additions | - | 23,001 | 41,593 |
Disposals | - | - | - |
At 31 October 2023 | 506,529 | 98,822 | 160,807 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 November 2022 | 271,211 | 50,730 | 94,412 |
Charge for year | 60,400 | 9,180 | 17,386 |
Eliminated on disposal | - | - | - |
At 31 October 2023 | 331,611 | 59,910 | 111,798 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 October 2023 | 174,918 | 38,912 | 49,009 |
At 31 October 2022 | 235,318 | 25,091 | 24,802 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
13. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
Group |
Motor | Computer |
vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 November 2022 | 194,026 | 27,198 | 922,788 |
Additions | 121,512 | 7,101 | 193,207 |
Disposals | (281,749 | ) | (2,843 | ) | (284,592 | ) |
At 31 October 2023 | 33,789 | 31,456 | 831,403 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 November 2022 | 29,757 | 17,873 | 463,983 |
Charge for year | 5,779 | 8,030 | 100,775 |
Eliminated on disposal | (20,029 | ) | (2,843 | ) | (22,872 | ) |
At 31 October 2023 | 15,507 | 23,060 | 541,886 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 October 2023 | 18,282 | 8,396 | 289,517 |
At 31 October 2022 | 164,269 | 9,325 | 458,805 |
14. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Company |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 November 2022 |
and 31 October 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 October 2023 |
At 31 October 2022 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
14. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
Country of | Class of | Percentage held | Nature of |
incorporation | shares | by the company | business |
Green 4 Holdings Limited |
England |
Ordinary |
100% |
Holding Company |
Green 4 Motor Company Limited * |
England |
Ordinary |
100% |
Motor vehicle retailers |
Green 4 Investments Limited |
England |
Ordinary |
100% |
Investment Company |
* Held by Green 4 Holdings Limited |
The registered office addresses of the above named companies, are the same as Green 4 Motor Group Limited, which is detailed on the Company Information page. |
15. | STOCKS |
Group |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Finished goods | 8,582,762 | 4,674,574 |
Stocks pledged as security for funding facilities amounted to £8,360,141 (2022: £4,412,242). |
16. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Trade debtors | 905,304 | 773,376 |
Amounts owed by group undertakings | 1 | - |
Other debtors | 135,133 | 10,000 |
Directors' current accounts | 607,544 | 410,862 | 607,544 | 410,862 |
Tax | 57,656 | 57,656 |
Prepayments and accrued income | 248,907 | 254,702 |
1,954,545 | 1,506,596 |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
17. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 19) | 106,250 | 106,250 |
Trade creditors | 2,220,732 | 1,830,621 |
Consignment stock creditor | 3,227,395 | 1,354,763 | - | - |
Vehicle funding creditor | 3,508,878 | 2,075,925 | - | - |
Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - |
Tax | 161,774 | 287,380 |
Social security and other taxes | 110,333 | 111,225 |
VAT | 16,350 | 93,223 | - | - |
Other creditors | 263,587 | 188,709 |
Directors' current accounts | 90,031 | 70,967 | 90,031 | 70,967 |
Accruals and deferred income | 442,571 | 421,066 |
10,147,901 | 6,540,129 |
18. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
Group |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans (see note 19) | 102,083 | 208,334 |
19. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Amounts payable by instalments and falling due within one year: |
Bank loans | 106,250 | 106,250 |
Amounts payable by instalments and due between one and five years: |
Bank loans | 102,083 | 208,334 |
20. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
Group |
Non-cancellable operating | leases |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Within one year | 342,943 | 315,920 |
Between one and five years | 1,065,396 | 1,053,911 |
In more than five years | 1,594,504 | 1,632,559 |
3,002,843 | 3,002,390 |
Operating lease payments recognised as an expense in the year amounted to £343,759 (2022: £341,495). |
21. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
Group |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans | 208,333 | 314,584 |
The bank loan is secured by way of a Debenture, being a fixed and floating charge over the whole assets of the company. |
22. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
Group |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax |
Accelerated capital allowances | 60,159 | 65,739 |
Group |
Deferred |
tax |
£ |
Balance at 1 November 2022 | 65,739 |
Provided during year | (5,580 | ) |
Balance at 31 October 2023 | 60,159 |
23. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2023 | 2022 |
value: | £ | £ |
Ordinary | £1 | 124,600 | 124,600 |
The above shares have attached to them full voting, dividend and capital distribution (including on winding up) rights; they do not confer any rights of redemption. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
24. | RESERVES |
Group |
Capital |
Retained | redemption |
earnings | reserve | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
At 1 November 2022 | 1,374,763 | 24,800 | 1,399,563 |
Profit for the year | 563,190 | 563,190 |
Dividends | (552,653 | ) | (552,653 | ) |
At 31 October 2023 | 1,385,300 | 24,800 | 1,410,100 |
Company |
Capital |
Retained | redemption |
earnings | reserve | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
At 1 November 2022 | - | 24,800 | 24,800 |
Profit for the year |
Dividends | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 October 2023 | - | 24,800 | 24,800 |
25. | PENSION COMMITMENTS |
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The amount charged against profits represent the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounts accounting period and amounts to £34,282 (2022: £33,623.) There were £3,178 outstanding contributions payable at the year end (2022: £2,879). |
26. | DIRECTORS' ADVANCES, CREDITS AND GUARANTEES |
The following advances and credits to a director subsisted during the years ended 31 October 2023 and 31 October 2022: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
T Leggett |
Balance outstanding at start of year | 410,862 | (37,172 | ) |
Amounts advanced | 501,707 | 734,258 |
Amounts repaid | (305,025 | ) | (286,224 | ) |
Amounts written off | - | - |
Amounts waived | - | - |
Balance outstanding at end of year | 607,544 | 410,862 |
Interest has been charged on the overdrawn directors loan account balance at the HM Revenue & Customs official rate of interest for the year being 2% until 5th April 2023 and 2.25% thereafter. |
Green 4 Motor Group Limited (Registered number: 08777828) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023 |
27. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
During the year, total dividends of £552,653 were paid to the directors. |
During the year, the total amount paid to key management personnel, including directors fees, was £166,909 (2022: £193,210). |
28. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The controlling party is T Leggett. |
Mr T Leggett owns 55.2% of the company's share capital at the year end and therefore has control. |