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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 03742736
Equine America (UK) Limited
Filleted Unaudited Financial Statements
31 December 2023
Equine America (UK) Limited
Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
602,126
681,390
Investments
6
100
100
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602,226
681,490
Current assets
Stocks
448,104
505,409
Debtors
7
3,246,545
2,597,686
Cash at bank and in hand
141,658
249,408
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3,836,307
3,352,503
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
336,905
413,180
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Net current assets
3,499,402
2,939,323
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Total assets less current liabilities
4,101,628
3,620,813
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
9
15,827
25,948
Provisions
96,411
109,569
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Net assets
3,989,390
3,485,296
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,000
1,000
Profit and loss account
3,988,390
3,484,296
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------------
Shareholders funds
3,989,390
3,485,296
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These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with Section 1A of FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of income and retained earnings has not been delivered.
For the year ending 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director's responsibilities:
- 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 ;
- The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .
Equine America (UK) Limited
Statement of Financial Position (continued)
31 December 2023
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 16 September 2024 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr L J Middleton
Director
Company registration number: 03742736
Equine America (UK) Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2023
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is The Old Wheel House, 31/37 Church Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0AD, England.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Section 1A of FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Consolidation
The company has taken advantage of the option not to prepare consolidated financial statements contained in Section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 on the basis that the company and its subsidiary undertakings comprise a small group.
Revenue recognition
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods); the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.
Income tax
The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Foreign currencies
Foreign currency transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency, by applying the spot exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date, with any gains or losses being taken to the profit and loss account.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Short leasehold property
-
15% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
20% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
20% reducing balance
Equipment
-
25% straight line
Horses
-
10% straight line
Investments
Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.
Investments in associates
Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income/profit or loss. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted. Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the associate arising before or after the date of acquisition.
Investments in joint ventures
Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income/profit or loss. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted. Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the joint venture arising before or after the date of acquisition.
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the company are assigned to those units .
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the statement of financial position as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense. Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Where investments in non-convertible preference shares and non-puttable ordinary shares or preference shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment. Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in profit or loss, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.
Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately. For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics. Any reversals of impairment are recognised in profit or loss immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
4. Employee numbers
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year amounted to 14 (2022: 14 ).
5. Tangible assets
Short leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Motor vehicles
Horses
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 Jan 2023
353,493
263,811
162,305
34,500
110,063
924,172
Additions
408
22,428
1,586
23,500
47,922
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At 31 Dec 2023
353,901
286,239
163,891
34,500
133,563
972,094
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Depreciation
At 1 Jan 2023
14,053
95,259
114,728
1,725
17,017
242,782
Charge for the year
53,089
37,267
17,897
6,555
12,378
127,186
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At 31 Dec 2023
67,142
132,526
132,625
8,280
29,395
369,968
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Carrying amount
At 31 Dec 2023
286,759
153,713
31,266
26,220
104,168
602,126
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At 31 Dec 2022
339,440
168,552
47,577
32,775
93,046
681,390
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6. Investments
Shares in group undertakings
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
100
----
Impairment
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
----
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
100
----
At 31 December 2022
100
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7. Debtors
2023
2022
£
£
Trade debtors
657,635
382,670
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
2,152,934
2,005,171
Other debtors
435,976
209,845
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3,246,545
2,597,686
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8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
478
Trade creditors
144,198
276,735
Corporation tax
144,325
Social security and other taxes
12,383
18,591
Other creditors
35,521
117,854
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336,905
413,180
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9. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Other creditors
15,827
25,948
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10. Director's advances, credits and guarantees
During the year the director entered into the following advances and credits with the company:
2023
Balance brought forward
Advances/ (credits) to the director
Balance outstanding
£
£
£
Mr L J Middleton
( 13,051)
245,495
232,444
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2022
Balance brought forward
Advances/ (credits) to the director
Balance outstanding
£
£
£
Mr L J Middleton
( 162,732)
149,681
( 13,051)
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Any outstanding balance owed to or from the director at the year-end will accrue an interest charge at HMRC's official interest rate. Interest of £nil (2022 - £nil) was charged in the year .
11. Related party transactions
Equine America Holdings Limited is the parent company and is controlled by Mr L Middleton . At the year end the company was owed £ 1,935,260 (2022 - £ 1,498,395 ) by Equine America Holdings Limited . At the year end £nil (2022 - £ 106,114 ) was due from L&K Middleton Plant Hire Limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The company was also owed £ 217,674 (2022 - £ 400,662 ) from Equine America EU SA , a company controlled by Mr L Middleton.