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Registered number: NI062000










LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023



 
LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
DW Dalzell (resigned 1 April 2023)
PO Wallace 
JRD Parsons (resigned 14 January 2023)
MB Ryder 




Company secretary
K Tsavdaridou



Registered number
NI062000



Registered office
River House
Castle Lane

Coleraine

Londonderry

BT51 3DP




Independent auditor
James Cowper Kreston Audit
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor

2 Communications Road

Greenham Business Park

Greenham

Newbury

Berkshire

RG19 6AB





 
LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditor's Report
 
5 - 7
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
8
Balance Sheet
 
9
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
10
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
11 - 24


 
LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Business review
 
The Directors of Lamex Foods Europe (NI) Limited present the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31.3.2023. The turnover of the company decreased in the year (2023: £80 million, 2022: £160 million) due to parts of the business of the company being incorporated into a sister company, Lamex Foods Europe Limited. Gross Margin was slightly higher (2023: 5.5%, 2022: 5.2%) as profits fell in line with the reduced turnover (2023: £4,436k, 2022 £8,341k). The Directors consider gross profit to be a key performance indicator. 
The company believes that because of its longstanding trading relationships with suppliers and customers and the maintenance of reliable, accurate logistics and administration it remains well placed to continue to safeguard and grow its profits. The directors invest too in substantial technical resource and have BRC accreditation which is part of its risk management and gives added assurance to customers and suppliers. In addition, the long service of our staff is much appreciated by the directors since that is a solid component of the relationships with customers and suppliers. 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Business risk
The company has always actively managed its risks, and this has enabled it to deliver continued growth in terms of products, geography, and profitability. The keyword of the company is “balance”, and this is evident within the geographic areas it operates, the currencies it trades in, and the products sold.
Technical risk
There is always a risk that suppliers fail the ever-increasing technical requirements enforced by customers. The company manages this risk through the employment of highly dedicated, qualified and experienced teams of technical personnel, who ensure that all requirements are complied with prior to shipment. 
Disease risk
Historically, the outbreaks of disease have occurred in zones around the world, and once discovered the governing bodies contain the disease and limit the spread by placing travel embargos on the respective products.  In principle, when one market is affected, buyers and consumers turn to an alternative source of the same protein and business continues.
Problems that affect free import and export (such as diseases) are usually known to the traders at Lamex Foods Europe (NI) Limited long before they are made public. Intelligence comes from a variety of sources, primarily from the Traders being in constant contact with the suppliers and buyers of produce around the world, and it is this expertise that is partly responsible for damage limitation.
Currency risk
Traders minimise the currency risk by matching the buying and selling of foreign currency. Where there is a currency exposure on a certain deal, using the projected receipt dates, the traders secure the exchange value using forward contracts. As a result the board have applied hedge accounting and any gains/losses have been
recognised in other comprehensive income rather than in the profit and loss.
Trade barriers
The marketplace for food is often affected by quota systems, such as licensing and tariffs. The company is actively involved in lobbying and industry representation to minimise the risk. Again, experience and knowledge is the key to managing this risk.
 
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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023


Outlook
For the coming financial year 2023-2024, the Directors anticipate that the company will remain profitable. Management believes that the company has sufficient financial buffer to have confidence in the going concern of the business. With uncertainty continuing in the food service sector, the directors are actively managing the risk by focusing on minimising inventory and careful credit management. 
Financial risk management objectives and policies
The company finances its operations through a mixture of retained profits and where necessary to fund expansion or capital expenditure programs through bank borrowings.  The management objectives are to:
-        retain sufficient liquid funds to enable it to meet its day to day objectives as they fall due whilst
         maximising returns on surplus funds.
-        minimise the company’s exposure to fluctuating interest rates when seeking new borrowings; and
-        match the repayment schedule of any external borrowings or overdraft with the expected future cash
         flows expected to arise from the group’s trading activities.

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
The directors of the company take seriously The Companies Act requirements of section 172 to promote the success of the company for the long term. In compliance, the directors have regard to the interests of the shareholders and employees as well as the wider community. Initiatives such as work to ensure compliance with anti slavery legislation, following GDPR requirements to protect the information of employees, suppliers and customers, welfare initiatives for animals and a push for recycling wherever possible, are just some examples.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.


MB Ryder
Director

Date: 16 February 2024

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Directors

The Directors who served during the year were:

DW Dalzell (resigned 1 April 2023)
PO Wallace 
JRD Parsons (resigned 14 January 2023)
MB Ryder 

Directors' responsibilities statement

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

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 transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £603,211 (2022 - £2,537,683).

Dividends of £5,000,000 were paid during the year (2022: £6,000,000). 

Future developments

Details of future developments can be found in the strategic report.

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

It is part of our normal business practice for our trading staff to regularly visit customers and suppliers. This is followed by contact with our technical audit staff who will visit and ensure compliance with international standard such as BRC. The onset of COVID had challenged these regular visits, which are seen by us as essential to build and maintain relationship and to ensure technical standards, but during 2022-2023, these visits recommenced and we are now back to normal. 

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

The Company has not disclosed information in respect of greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action as its energy consumption in the United Kingdom for the year is 40,000kWh or lower.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are Directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and

the Director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditor

The auditor, James Cowper Kreston Auditwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





MB Ryder
Director

Date: 16 February 2024

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Lamex Foods Europe (NI) Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2023, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 Company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its 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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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.


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 other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur 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. 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 course of 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.


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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion 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 Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the 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 Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, 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 is 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 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 Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Auditor's 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 an Auditor's Report 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.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.
The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. 

 
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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


The specific procedures for this engagement that we designed and performed to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud, were as follows:

Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance to identify any material instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work to address the risk of irregularities due to management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for evidence of bias.



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 Auditor's Report.


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 2006Our 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 an Auditor's Report 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.





Alexander Peal BSc(Hons) FCA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
James Cowper Kreston Audit
 
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
  
2 Communications Road
Greenham Business Park
Greenham
Newbury
Berkshire
RG19 6AB

 
Date: 
19 February 2024
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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
79,735,737
159,661,274

Cost of sales
  
(75,299,566)
(151,319,656)

Gross profit
  
4,436,171
8,341,618

Distribution costs
  
(3,261,403)
(4,039,647)

Administrative expenses
  
(310,268)
(1,120,300)

Operating profit
 5 
864,500
3,181,671

Interest payable and similar expenses
  
(69,740)
(20,301)

Profit before tax
  
794,760
3,161,370

Tax on profit
 9 
(191,549)
(623,687)

Profit for the financial year
  
603,211
2,537,683

Other comprehensive income for the year
  

Gain on hedged items
  
222,044
1,059,072

Deferred tax relating to other comprehensive income
  
(55,511)
(201,224)

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
769,744
3,395,531

The notes on pages 11 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI062000

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 10 
290,635
286,771

Current assets
  

Stocks
 11 
1,247,790
949,111

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
17,097,550
26,013,234

Cash at bank and in hand
 13 
69,996
2,027

  
18,415,336
26,964,372

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(17,698,244)
(22,071,896)

Net current assets
  
 
 
717,092
 
 
4,892,476

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,007,727
5,179,247

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 15 
(106,916)
(48,180)

Net assets
  
900,811
5,131,067


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 16 
2
2

Cash flow hedge reserve
 17 
321,736
155,203

Profit and loss account
 17 
579,073
4,975,862

  
900,811
5,131,067


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




MB Ryder
Director

Date: 16 February 2024

The notes on pages 11 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023


Called up share capital
Cash flow hedge reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 April 2022
2
155,203
4,975,862
5,131,067



Profit for the year
-
-
603,211
603,211

Gain/(loss) on hedged items
-
222,044
-
222,044

Deferred tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
(55,511)
-
(55,511)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(5,000,000)
(5,000,000)


At 31 March 2023
2
321,736
579,073
900,811



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022


Called up share capital
Cash flow hedge reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 April 2021
2
(702,645)
8,438,179
7,735,536



Profit for the year
-
-
2,537,683
2,537,683

Gain/(loss) on hedged items
-
1,059,072
-
1,059,072

Deferred tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
(201,224)
-
(201,224)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(6,000,000)
(6,000,000)


At 31 March 2022
2
155,203
4,975,862
5,131,067


The notes on pages 11 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1.


General information

Lamex Foods Europe (NI) Limited is a private company limited by share capital and incorporated in Northern Ireland.  The address of the registered office and principal place of business is River House, Castle Lane, Coleraine, Londonderry, BT51 3DP. The principal activity of the business is that of international food trading. 

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 Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

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 26 Share-based Payment paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Lamex Food Group Limited as at 31 March 2023 and these financial statements may be obtained from the registered office.

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to the customer, which is usually upon shipment or in line with the terms agreed with individual customers and when the amount of income and costs can be measured reliably.

 
2.4

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.


Motor vehicles
-
25%
Fixtures & fittings
-
15%
Office equipment
-
15%

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Goods for resale represents stock held in cold-store, port or travelling for which there is no imminent sale to a customer. Goods in transit are products travelling to a known customer but where title has not yet passed due to the non fulfillment of sales terms. Inbound goods in transit are products where title has passed to the company but has not yet been received by a cold-store.

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
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

Financial instruments

The Company enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Financial instruments (continued)

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.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet 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.
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in other comprehensive income. The group has applied hedge accounting for foreign exchange derivatives during the year.

 
2.10

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the forward contract rate applicable to the individual contract.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

The company adopts hedge accounting in respect of foreign currency contracts. All unrealised fair value gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income for the year. Crystalised fair value gains and losses are subsequently recognised in the profit or loss.

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.14

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.15

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.16

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 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet date.

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The following judgments (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Revenue recognition
The key judgment made by management in respect of revenue is the point at which that revenue should be recognised. Management consider the underlying contract terms and conclude upon the most appropriate point of the cycle at which to recognise revenue based upon these terms and in particular where the risks and rewards of ownership transfer.
Taxation
The company establishes provisions based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience with previous tax submissions. 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. 
Operating lease commitments
The company has entered into commercial lease contracts and as a lessee it obtains use of property, plant and equipment. The classification of such leases as operating or finance lease requires the company to determine, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, whether it retains or acquires the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these assets and accordingly whether the lease requires an asset and liability to be recognised in the Balance Sheet.

Profit recognition on open contracts at year end
When a contract has been delivered to the customer at the year end but not yet closed management make an estimate of the future costs that will be incurred on those contracts on  a contract by contract basis. These costs are estimated with reference to the expected profit that will be made on those contracts. Traders estimate profits based upon their experience of the products and customers to which the contact relates. Where management estimate that any contract is going to be in a loss making position that loss is recognised in full as soon as it becomes probable.
Stock provisions
Management review stock at periodic intervals and consider the requirement for a provision to ensure stock is held at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Management estimate these provisions based upon their experience of the net realisable value of different products and of market conditions that are prevailing at the point of review, which, for the purposes of these financial statements, is the balance sheet date.


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the company.
The directors consider that it would be commercially prejudicial to disclose the analysis of turnover by geographical location and profit before tax of the different classes of business. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
94,881
76,089

Exchange differences
59,094
396,360

Defined contribution pension cost
22,069
20,781


6.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor and its associates:


2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Company's financial statements
9,000
8,400

Taxation compliance services
2,200
2,100


7.


Employees

Staff costs, including Directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2023
2022
£
£

Wages and salaries
4,114,284
3,412,021

Social security costs
648,640
385,438

Cost of defined contribution scheme
22,069
20,781

4,784,993
3,818,240


The average monthly number of employees, including the Directors, during the year was as follows:


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Trading and sales
1
1



Distribution
2
2



Administrative
4
4

7
7

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

8.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
1,507,480
2,877,763

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
2,391
5,625

1,509,871
2,883,388


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 Director (2022 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid Director received remuneration of £1,507,480 (2022 - £2,877,763).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid Director amounted to £2,391 (2022 - £5,625).


9.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
185,825
621,188


Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
5,724
2,499


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
191,549
623,687
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
 
9.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2022 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2023
2022
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
794,760
3,161,370


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%)
151,004
600,660

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
67,354
223,109

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
915
1,142

Short term timing difference leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
1,528
-

Deferred tax relating to other comprehensive income
(55,511)
(201,224)

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
26,259
-

Total tax charge for the year
191,549
623,687


Factors that may affect future tax charges

The main rate of corporation tax will rise from 19% to 25% from 1 April 2023. On this basis deferred tax is provided at the future rate of 25%.

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LAMEX FOODS EUROPE (NI) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

10.


Tangible fixed assets





Motor vehicles
Fixtures & fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2022
-
448,720
125,456
574,176


Additions
78,605
-
43,100
121,705


Disposals
(33,005)
-
-
(33,005)



At 31 March 2023

45,600
448,720
168,556
662,876



Depreciation


At 1 April 2022
-
228,342
59,063
287,405


Charge for the year
17,645
67,308
9,928
94,881


Disposals
(10,045)
-
-
(10,045)



At 31 March 2023

7,600
295,650
68,991
372,241



Net book value



At 31 March 2023
38,000
153,070
99,565
290,635



At 31 March 2022
-
220,378
66,393
286,771


11.


Stocks

2023
2022
£
£

Goods in transit
977,417
949,111

Finished goods and goods for resale
270,373
-

1,247,790
949,111


Stocks recognised as an expense in the period were £75,500,726 (2022: £151,706,925).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

12.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
14,381,278
14,441,805

Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,978,749
11,129,045

Other debtors
1,064
1,384

Prepayments and accrued income
496,881
423,466

Financial instruments
239,578
17,534

17,097,550
26,013,234


Amounts owed by Group are non-interest bearing and repayable on demand.


13.


Cash and cash equivalents

2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
69,996
2,027



14.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
3,455,854
5,974,468

Trade creditors
10,525,046
13,126,333

Amounts owed to group undertakings
360,412
76,893

Corporation tax
409,068
264,748

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
38,000
-

Other creditors
11,869
5,745

Accruals and deferred income
2,897,995
2,623,709

17,698,244
22,071,896


An invoice discounting facility is included above of £2,676,217 (2022: £5,974,468).  Interest is paid at 1.75% above the Bank of England base rate. In addition there is an overdraft facility of £Nil (2022: £Nil).
The above facilities are secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over the company's assets. The facilities are also secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over the assets of Lamex Foods Europe Limited and Lamex Agrifoods Limited.
Amounts owed to group undertakings are non-interest bearing and repayable on demand.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

15.


Deferred taxation




2023
2022


£

£






At beginning of year
(48,180)
158,759


Charged to profit or loss
(3,225)
(5,715)


Charged to other comprehensive income
(55,511)
(201,224)



At end of year
(106,916)
(48,180)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(3,502)
(11,774)

Deferred tax relating to other comprehensive income
(103,414)
(36,406)

(106,916)
(48,180)


16.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



2 (2022 - 2) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
2
2



17.


Reserves

Cash flow hedge reserve

This reserve represents the cumulative gains/losses on hedged items, less allowance for deferred tax.

Profit & loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits available for distribution.


18.


Share-based payments

Employees of the company participate in the Lamex Food Group Limited Share Option Plan. All share options are issued over shares in the parent company, Lamex Food Group Limited, and vest on occurrence of an exit event. Further details of share options can be found in the parent company consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

19.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £22,069 (2022: £20,781). No contributions were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date (2022: £nil). 


20.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2023 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2023
2022
£
£


Not later than 1 year
70,300
51,340

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
205,200
205,360

Later than 5 years
47,500
107,957

323,000
364,657


21.


Related party transactions

The company is exempt from disclosing related party transactions with other 100% owned members of the group headed by Lamex Food Group Limited by virtue of  FRS102 section 33.5.


22.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent company at the balance sheet date was Lamex Food Group Limited.
The parent of both the smallest and the largest group for which group accounts including Lamex Foods Europe (NI) Limited are drawn up is Lamex Food Group Limited. Copies of these accounts may be obtained from the registered office.

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