Company registration number 05822214 (England and Wales)
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
W Ceglia
A M Mostrup
J P Rickaby
Secretary
C Monguilod Pola
Company number
05822214
Registered office
Unit 13
Hobson Industrial Estate
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE16 6EA
Auditor
Sumer Auditco Limited
Unit 2
Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 23
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Fair review of the business

The principal activity of the company is the manufacture, supply and installation of bespoke shelving systems.

 

Turnover for the company has remained consistent with the prior year at £17.5m. 2023 has been a notable year for HMY, marked by our successful facilitation of customer store refurbishments and comprehensive support for their capital investment endeavours. Despite facing challenges, we have demonstrated resilience and adaptability, reaffirming our commitment to sustaining growth and delivering value to our stakeholders.

 

We are optimistic about the promising future prospects, particularly with our expanding portfolio of new customers in the B&R sector. This diversification not only underscores our commitment to exploring new avenues for growth but also positions us favourably to capitalise on emerging opportunities within this dynamic market segment.

 

Market

Despite the prevailing market challenges, a significant portion of our clientele has elected to persist with their capital investment initiatives. This prudent decision has resulted in sales surpassing our budgetary projections. Despite contending with adverse factors such as fluctuations in steel prices, escalating transportation expenses, inflationary pressures, and rising wage costs, we have effectively managed these challenges through stringent cost containment measures and ongoing efforts to minimise non-quality-related expenses.

 

It is noteworthy that our commitment to maintaining service excellence has remained unwavering amidst the market challenges.

 

We extend our sincere appreciation to our suppliers for their steadfastness in meeting our operational requirements, even amidst their own operational hurdles. This collaborative effort has been instrumental in ensuring the seamless continuation of our business operations and the fulfilment of our commitments to our valued customers.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The management of the business and the execution of the company's strategy are subject to a number of risks. The board reviews these risks and puts in place policies to mitigate them.

 

The key business and financial risks are:

 

Price risk

The company is exposed to commodity price risk, because of its operations, attributable to fluctuations in the price of steel. The exposure is mitigated by the trading strategy (purchase finished goods to sell as part of restructuring plans) and local sourcing of steel at forwarding price rates.

 

Credit risk

The company has implemented stringent policies that require appropriate credit checks on potential customers before sales are made. Where debt finance is utilized, this is subject to approval by the directors.

 

Liquidity risk

The company's cash position has improved over the year. The directors do not consider that the company is exposed to any liquidity risk.

 

Foreign currency risk

The company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations between sterling, Euro, and US Dollar. The Euro and US Dollar exchange rate risk is partially mitigated using natural hedging.

Development and performance

The market outlook for certain segments of the retail industry remains promising, with merging business opportunities on the horizon. The board holds an optimistic view regarding the group's long-term growth prospects.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Key performance indicators

The directors consider that the key performance indicators used to monitor the performance of the business are Turnover and Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortisation, Foreign exchange gains/losses, and Stock obsolescence ('EBITDA') to be the key measures of the company's performance.

 

 

The directors consider the company's results to be satisfactory in the light of current trading conditions. The net assets at the reporting date are £4,841k (2022 - £4,967k)

Going Concern

The directors confirm their assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. The directors have prepared cash flow forecasts based upon data available at the date of signing of the accounts. Cash flow forecasts show that although 2024 is a year of challenges and growth the company does not expect to require any funding in the next 12 months to achieve this. Diversification into new products, sectors and clientele will be instrumental in realising committed objectives.

On behalf of the board

J P Rickaby
Director
04 April 2024
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

W Ceglia
A M Mostrup
J P Rickaby
Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Sumer Auditco Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 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 of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

 

 

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 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of the exposure of the company to price risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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On behalf of the board
J P Rickaby
Director
04 April 2024
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of HMY UK Innovation in Retail Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including 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:

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 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.

 

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 report. 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. 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBER OF HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
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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:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBER OF HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
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Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud

Discussions with and enquiries of management and those charged with governance were held with a view to identifying those laws and regulations that could be expected to have a material impact on the financial statements. During the engagement team briefing, the outcomes of these discussions and enquiries were shared with the team, as well as consideration as to where and how fraud may occur in the entity.

 

The following laws and regulations were identified as being of significance to the entity:

 

 

 

Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations) comprised of: inquiries of management and those charged with governance as to whether the entity complies with such laws and regulations; enquiries with the same concerning any actual or potential litigation or claims; inspection of relevant legal correspondence; review of board minutes; testing the appropriateness of journal entries; and the performance of analytical review to identify unexpected movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud.

 

No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity's controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://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 member 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 member those matters we are required to state to the member 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 member, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Paul Gainford
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Sumer Auditco Limited
Statutory Auditor
Unit 2
Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
04 April 2024
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£'000
£'000
Turnover
3
17,485
17,532
Cost of sales
(11,500)
(11,879)
Gross profit
5,985
5,653
Administrative expenses
(4,613)
(4,213)
Other operating income
1
23
Operating profit
4
1,373
1,463
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(24)
(12)
Other gains and losses
8
(1,475)
2
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(126)
1,453
Tax on (loss)/profit
9
-
0
-
0
(Loss)/profit for the financial year
(126)
1,453

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
£'000
£'000
(Loss)/profit for the year
(126)
1,453
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
(126)
1,453
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
10
35
41
Tangible assets
11
1,233
1,225
1,268
1,266
Current assets
Stocks
12
1,144
1,150
Debtors
13
3,987
3,222
Cash at bank and in hand
2,207
3,563
7,338
7,935
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(3,765)
(4,234)
Net current assets
3,573
3,701
Net assets
4,841
4,967
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
3,000
3,000
Profit and loss reserves
1,841
1,967
Total equity
4,841
4,967
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 04 April 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
J P Rickaby
Director
Company registration number 05822214 (England and Wales)
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£'000
£'000
£'000
Balance at 1 January 2022
3,000
514
3,514
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,453
1,453
Balance at 31 December 2022
3,000
1,967
4,967
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
(126)
(126)
Balance at 31 December 2023
3,000
1,841
4,841
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

HMY UK Innovation in Retail Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 13, Hobson Industrial Estate, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6EA.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £'000.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Financiere HMY S.A.S. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, Financiere HMY S.A.S., 50 Route d'Auxerre, 89470, Monéteau, France.

1.2
Going concern

The director's have adopted the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements after a detailed review of the company's position. The operating results for 2023, together with cash flow forecasts based upon data available up to the date of signing the accounts support the basis. Cash flow forecasts prepared show that the company does not expect to require any funding in order to meet its obligations as they fall due for a period of not less than 12 months from the data on which the financial statements are approved by the directors.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents the amount receivable for the goods supplied or services rendered, net of returns, discounts and rebates allowed by the Company and value added taxes. The company recognises revenue upon delivery of goods and services. Sales are normally made with a credit term of 30 days net monthly. The element of financing is deemed immaterial and is disregarded in the measurement of revenue.

 

The company also recognises revenue on bill and hold sales, when the buyer takes title, provided:

 

Revenue is not recognised when there is simply an intention to acquire or manufacture the goods in time for delivery.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Computer software is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Software is amortised over its estimated useful life of three years on a straight line basis.

 

Capitalised research and development costs are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

IT licences
3 years
Development costs
3 years
1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings
20 to 36 years
Plant, machinery, fixtures, fittings and equipment
3 to 15 years

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined based on the standard cost method. Cost comprises of direct materials, including taxes, duties, transport and handling directly attributable to bringing the stock to its present location and condition. The cost of manufactured finished goods and work in progress includes design costs, raw materials, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors, loans to fellow group companies and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received, if considered material to the financial statements.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Assessing indicators of impairment

In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment to assets, the directors have considered both external and internal source of information such as market conditions, counterparty credit ratings and experience of recoverability. There have been no indicators of impairments identified during the financial year.

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
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Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Determining residual values and useful economic lives of tangible and intangible fixed assets

The company depreciates tangible and intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. The estimation of the useful lives of assets is based on historic performance as well as the expectations about future use and therefore requires estimates and assumptions to be applied by management. The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors, including technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes. The carrying amount of tangible fixed assets at the reporting date was £1,233k (2022 - £1,225k) and the carrying amount of intangible assets at the reporting date was £35k (2022 - £41k).

Recoverability of trade debtors

The company establishes a provision for trade debtors that are estimated to not be recoverable. When assessing recoverability the directors consider factors such as the aging of trade debts, past experience of recoverability, and the credit profile of individual or groups of customers. The carrying value of this provision at year end was £359k (2022 - £344k).

Obsolete stock provision

The company designs, manufactures and sells shelving solutions which is subject to changing consumer demands. As a result it is necessary to consider the recoverability of the cost of stocks and the associated provision required.

 

When calculating the stock provision, management considers the nature and condition of the stock, as well as applying assumptions around anticipated saleability of finished goods and future usage of raw materials.

3
Turnover
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
8,488
10,975
Provision of services
8,997
6,557
17,485
17,532
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
16,403
17,183
Europe
288
349
Non-EU countries
794
-
17,485
17,532
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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4
Operating profit
2023
2022
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£'000
£'000
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
20
20
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
154
144
Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible fixed assets
30
(41)
Amortisation of intangible assets
5
3
Operating lease charges
15
14
5
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Plant and production staff
16
17
Administration
44
43
Total
60
60

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Wages and salaries
2,702
2,544
Social security costs
292
325
Pension costs
136
174
3,130
3,043
6
Directors' remuneration
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Remuneration for qualifying services
115
390
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
13
75
Compensation for loss of office
284
117
412
582

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 1 (2022 - 1).

HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
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Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Remuneration for qualifying services
n/a
354
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
n/a
74

As total directors' remuneration was less than £200,000 in the current year, no disclosure is provided for that year.

7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Interest on invoice finance arrangements
24
12
8
Other gains and losses
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Loan repayments on financial liabilities
(1,453)
-
Foreign exchange gains and losses
(22)
2
(1,475)
2

During the year, the company made loan repayments of £1.45m to HMY S.A.S. on a loan which had previously been forgiven.

9
Taxation

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected (credit)/charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2023
2022
£'000
£'000
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(126)
1,453
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022: 19.00%)
(30)
276
Tax effect of utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
-
0
(276)
Unutilised tax losses carried forward
30
-
0
Taxation charge for the year
-
-
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
9
Taxation
(Continued)
- 20 -

Deferred tax not provided relates primarily to trading losses of approximately £5.7m to be carried forward against future profits. The deferred tax asset balance has not been recognised in the financial statements as recoverability in the foreseeable future remains uncertain, the unrecognised deferred tax asset would be £2.9m.

 

There are no other factors expected to materially affect the tax (credit)/charge in future.

10
Intangible fixed assets
IT licences
Development costs
Total
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cost
At 1 January 2023
787
93
880
Additions
10
-
0
10
Disposals
-
0
(11)
(11)
Transfers
30
(30)
-
0
At 31 December 2023
827
52
879
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
787
52
839
Amortisation charged for the year
5
-
0
5
At 31 December 2023
792
52
844
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
35
-
0
35
At 31 December 2022
-
0
41
41
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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11
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Assets under construction
Plant, machinery, fixtures, fittings and equipment
Total
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cost
At 1 January 2023
1,791
79
3,124
4,994
Additions
-
0
1
191
192
Disposals
-
0
-
0
(51)
(51)
Transfers
-
0
(80)
80
-
0
At 31 December 2023
1,791
-
0
3,344
5,135
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
974
-
0
2,795
3,769
Depreciation charged in the year
59
-
0
95
154
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
(21)
(21)
At 31 December 2023
1,033
-
0
2,869
3,902
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
758
-
0
475
1,233
At 31 December 2022
817
79
329
1,225
12
Stocks
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Raw materials and consumables
66
12
Work in progress
65
89
Finished goods and goods for resale
1,013
1,049
1,144
1,150
13
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£'000
£'000
Trade debtors
3,674
2,778
Amounts owed by group undertakings
118
197
Other debtors
1
74
Prepayments and accrued income
194
173
3,987
3,222
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 22 -
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Trade creditors
1,746
1,856
Amounts owed to group undertakings
632
887
Taxation and social security
649
664
Other creditors
33
4
Accruals and deferred income
705
823
3,765
4,234

Amounts owed to group undertakings include a loan which is unsecured, repayable on demand and bears interest at 1.18%.

15
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£'000
£'000
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
136
174

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

 

Included within creditors is a balance of £18k (2022 - £56k) outstanding at the reporting date.

16
Share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£'000
£'000
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000
3,000
17
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2023
2022
£'000
£'000
Within one year
73
79
Between two and five years
214
248
In over five years
28
5
315
332
HMY UK INNOVATION IN RETAIL LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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18
Ultimate controlling party

The company's immediate parent undertaking is HMY S.A.S. The ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party is LBO France Gestion, a company incorporated in France, which is the parent company of the largest and smallest group to prepare consolidated financial statements.

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