Company registration number 13011796 (England and Wales)
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Statement of changes in equity
3
Statement of cash flows
4
Notes to the financial statements
5 - 15
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
- 1 -
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Non-current assets
Investment property
8
9,130,000
9,390,000
Deferred tax asset
13
529,711
530,019
9,659,711
9,920,019
Current assets
Inventories
9
5,801
5,418
Trade and other receivables
10
42,620
37,990
Cash and cash equivalents
40,120
40,038
88,541
83,446
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
12
6,080,631
6,111,705
Net current liabilities
(5,992,090)
(6,028,259)
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
13
771,451
849,473
Net assets
2,896,170
3,042,287
Equity
Called up share capital
15
2
2
Revaluation reserve
16
2,314,352
2,542,922
Retained earnings
581,816
499,363
Total equity
2,896,170
3,042,287

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.

For the period ended 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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I  Muniandy
Director
Company Registration No. 13011796
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
2
580,781
(40,268)
540,515
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
2,501,772
2,501,772
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Transfer to revaluation reserve
-
1,962,141
(1,962,141)
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
2
2,542,922
499,363
3,042,287
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(146,117)
(146,117)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Transfer to revaluation reserve
-
(228,570)
228,570
-
Balance at 31 December 2023
2
2,314,352
581,816
2,896,170
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
20
46,674
710,936
Net cash inflow from operating activities
46,674
710,936
Investing activities
Additional capital expenditure to investment property
(46,592)
(93,812)
Net cash used in investing activities
(46,592)
(93,812)
Financing activities
Repayment of interco loan
-
0
(577,086)
Net cash used in financing activities
-
(577,086)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
82
40,038
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
40,038
-
0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
40,120
40,038
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is C/O Uk Storage Consultancy Limited, Wework 184 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NL. The company's principal activities and nature of its operations are disclosed in the directors' report.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted for use in the United Kingdom and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS, except as otherwise stated.

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 £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of investment property. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.

 

Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Padlock UK Holdco 2 and the results of Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements of Padlock Partners UK Fund II which are available online from Sedar.com.

1.2
Going concern

The directors have at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the truecompany has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Revenue

Revenue represents amounts derived from the provision of services which fall within the Company's ordinary activities after deduction of any discounts and any applicable value added tax.

The company recognises revenue from the following major sources:

The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:

Rental income

Rental income is recognised over the period for which the storage room is occupied by the customer on a straight-line basis. Any opening offer discounts are spread evenly over the term of the discounted period.

Insurance income

Insurance income is recognised on a straight line basis over the period a customer occupies their room.

Packing material income

Packing material sales are recognised at the point of sales as there is no further ongoing performance obligation beyond the point of sale.

PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
1.4
Investment properties

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.

1.5
Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

 

Inventories held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
Financial assets

Financial assets are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are classified into specified categories, depending on the nature and purpose of the financial assets.

 

At initial recognition, financial assets classified as fair value through profit and loss are measured at fair value and any transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss. Financial assets not classified as fair value through profit and loss are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

When any of the above-mentioned conditions for classification of financial assets is not met, a financial asset is classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss are recognized initially at fair value and any transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. A gain or loss on a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in profit or loss, and is included within finance income or finance costs in the statement of income for the reporting period in which it arises.

Financial assets held at amortised cost

Financial instruments are classified as financial assets measured at amortised cost where the objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest. They arise principally from the provision of goods and services to customers (eg trade receivables). They are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to their acquisition or issue, and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment where necessary.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets carried at amortised cost and FVOCI are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

The expected credit losses associated with these assets are estimated on a forward-looking basis. A broad range of information is considered when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses, including past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument.

PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 7 -
Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.

1.8
Financial liabilities

The company recognises financial debt when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial liabilities are classified as either 'financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss' or 'other financial liabilities'.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities are classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss when the financial liability is held for trading. A financial liability is classified as held for trading if:

 

 

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognised in profit or loss.

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, trade payables and other short-term monetary liabilities, are initially measured at fair value net of transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the financial liability. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For the purposes of each financial liability, interest expense includes initial transaction costs and any premium payable on redemption, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is outstanding.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when, and only when, the company’s obligations are discharged, cancelled, or they expire.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Derivatives

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting end date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

 

A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset, whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised as a financial liability. A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or liability if the remaining maturity of the instrument is more than 12 months and it is not expected to be realised or settled within 12 months. Other derivatives are classified as current.

1.11
Taxation

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

PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 8 -
Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement 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 is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary 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 income statement, 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.

1.12
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 inventories or non-current assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

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.

1.13
Retirement benefits

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

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 9 -
2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

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, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

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

Critical judgements
Valuation of Investment Property

The determination of the fair value of investment property requires the use of estimates such as future cash flows from assets (i.e. tenant profiles, future revenue streams and overall condition of the property), discount rates applicable to those assets’ cash flows, identification of comparable properties and capitalization rates. These estimates are based on market conditions existing at the reporting date.

 

The following approach is used by management, together with the appraisals, in determination of the fair value of the investment property.

 

The Income Approach derives market value by estimating the future cash flows that will be generated by the property and then applying an appropriate capitalization rate or discount rate to those cash flows. This approach can utilize the direct capitalization method and/or the discounted cash flow analysis.

3
Revenue
2023
2022
£
£
Revenue analysed by class of business
Rental income
384,831
235,432
Insurance income
43,851
22,002
Other income
6,174
42,636
434,856
300,070

All revenue is generated in the UK.

PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 10 -
4
Operating profit
2023
2022
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Cost of inventories recognised as an expense
3,595
3,040
5
Employees

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

2023
2022
Number
Number
9
7
6
Other gains and losses
2023
2022
£
£
Changes in the fair value of investment properties
(306,592)
2,616,188
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 11 -
7
Income tax expense
2023
2022
£
£
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
(77,714)
124,028

The charge for the year can be reconciled to the (loss)/profit per the income statement as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(223,831)
2,625,800
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on a corporation tax rate of 25.00% (2022: 25.00%)
(55,958)
656,450
Effect of expenses not deductible in determining taxable profit
-
0
940
Effect of change in UK corporation tax rate
-
0
(5,626)
Group relief
3,681
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(24,371)
(18,756)
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(1,066)
(508,980)
Taxation (credit)/charge for the year
(77,714)
124,028
8
Investment property
2023
2022
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
9,390,000
6,680,000
Addition through subsequent expenditure
46,592
93,812
Fair value adjustment
(306,592)
2,616,188
At 31 December 2023
9,130,000
9,390,000
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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9
Inventories
2023
2022
£
£
Finished goods
5,801
5,418
10
Trade and other receivables
2023
2022
£
£
Trade receivables
7,402
6,363
VAT recoverable
2,222
-
0
Prepayments
32,996
31,627
42,620
37,990
11
Trade receivables - credit risk
Fair value of trade receivables

The directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables is approximately equal to their fair value.

No significant receivable balances are impaired at the reporting end date.

12
Trade and other payables
2023
2022
£
£
Trade payables
13,881
28,335
Amounts owed to fellow group undertakings
5,931,829
5,941,829
Accruals
113,285
116,005
Social security and other taxation
-
0
7,216
Other payables
21,636
18,320
6,080,631
6,111,705
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 13 -
13
Deferred taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
771,451
849,473
Deferred tax assets
(529,711)
(530,019)
241,740
319,454

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon during the current and prior reporting period.

Tax losses
Revaluation
Total
£
£
£
Deferred tax liability at 1 January 2022
-
0
195,426
195,426
Deferred tax movements in prior year
Charge/(credit) to profit or loss
(530,019)
654,047
124,028
Deferred tax liability at 1 January 2023
-
0
849,473
849,473
Deferred tax asset at 1 January 2023
(530,019)
-
0
(530,019)
Deferred tax movements in current year
Charge/(credit) to profit or loss
308
(78,022)
(77,714)
Deferred tax liability at 31 December 2023
-
0
771,451
771,451
Deferred tax asset at 31 December 2023
(529,711)
-
0
(529,711)
14
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
1,462
1,045

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.

15
Share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
2
2
2
2
PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 14 -
16
Revaluation reserve
2023
2022
£
£
At the beginning of the year
2,542,922
580,781
Transfer from retained earnings (see below)
(228,570)
1,962,141
At the end of the year
2,314,352
2,542,922

The transfer from retained earnings comprises of £306,592 revaluation loss on the investment property, offset by the deferred tax impact of £78,022.

17
Capital risk management

The company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

18
Related party transactions

During the year, Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited made sales in management services totalling £nil (2022: £24,085) to Padlock Huntingdon Limited.

 

During the year, Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited incurred purchases totalling £nil (2022: £nil) from Happy Lock Limited.

 

During the year, Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited incurred purchases totalling £nil (2022: £nil) from Leighton Buzzard Self Storage Limited.

 

During the year, Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited incurred purchases in insurance recharges totalling £16,763 (2022: £nil) from Padlock UK Bidco 2 Limited. This related to the transfer of the Newmarket property.

 

During the year, Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited incurred interest charges totalling £40,000 (2022: £nil) from Padlock UK Bidco 5 Limited. The interest was capitalised as a cost of the development of the investment property held.

19
Controlling party

Padlock UK Bidco 4 Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Padlock UK Bidco 5. The ultimate parent is Padlock Partners UK Fund II, a Canadian entity.

PADLOCK UK BIDCO 4 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 15 -
20
Cash generated from operations
2023
2022
£
£
(Loss)/profit for the year before income tax
(223,831)
2,625,800
Adjustments for:
Fair value loss/(gain) on investment properties
306,592
(2,616,188)
Movements in working capital:
Increase in inventories
(383)
(1,682)
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
(2,408)
1,067,660
Decrease in trade and other payables
(33,296)
(364,654)
Cash generated from operations
46,674
710,936
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