Company registration number 01876684 (England and Wales)
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
D G Williams
A J Williams
S A Colquhoun
D A Williams
C W Stewart
S A Winter
Secretary
C W Stewart
Company number
01876684
Registered office
Southerham House
Southerham Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 6JN
Auditor
West & Berry Limited
Nile House
Nile Street
Brighton
BN1 1HW
Business address
Southerham House
Southerham Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 6JN
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 5
Directors' responsibilities statement
6
Independent auditor's report
7 - 9
Income statement
10
Group statement of comprehensive income
11
Group statement of financial position
12
Company statement of financial position
13
Group statement of changes in equity
14
Company statement of changes in equity
15
Group statement of cash flows
16
Notes to the financial statements
17 - 39
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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.
Principal activities
The principal activity of Hanover Displays Limited is the design, manufacture and distribution of passenger information systems for the public transport industry. The company is the parent to the Hanover Displays Group (the group) and provides the main design and manufacturing operation for the group, with subsidiary offices in France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Australia, Hong Kong plus a second production facility in the US.
Promoting the success of the company
Under section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006 (section 172), the Directors are required to act in a way that they consider, in all good faith, would most likely promote the success of the company. This success must be for the benefit of the company’s shareholders but also for all other stakeholders.
The Board of Directors is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and maintaining its reputation for high standards of business conduct. It recognises this is key to our ongoing success and we do this by making available the necessary resources to provide appropriate working environments to maximise the welfare and development of all staff. The directors promote a culture of quality and environmental performance in all our activities and encourage our suppliers, sub-contractors and customers to embrace the same values.
Fair review of the business
During 2023, the group achieved another strong financial performance with revenue of £56.6m representing a 22.6% increase compared to 2022. Gross profit margins benefited from greater stability in our supply chain, however, global inflationary pressures continue to impact our cost base. Despite these challenges the group was able to achieve a solid net profit margin of 12%.
Whilst challenging trading conditions are still prevalent, the presence of growing order books, coupled with highly skilled and motivated workforce gives the Directors every confidence that the business will continue to trade positively.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Directors consider proper risk management to be crucial to the group’s future success and give a high priority to ensuring that adequate systems and structures are in place to measure, analyse and limit exposure to risk. The Directors have established procedures to ensure that the internal controls are effective, efficient and are commensurate with a group of this size. A key control is the day to day supervision of the business by the Directors.
The group's sales outlook is predominantly linked to investment in public transport and its international market exposure, making it difficult to forecast accurately growth or reduction in sales. However, we continue to monitor market information, sales prospects and orders on a regular basis to assist in anticipating future demand.
The group monitors raw material sources on a global basis and negotiates forward purchase contracts where appropriate with key suppliers. The business also seeks to reduce the risk from its supply base and every effort is made to dual source critical parts and components.
The group continues to monitor the potential impact on supply chains or other factors arising directly or indirectly as a result of the conflicts in either Ukraine or the Middle East.
Incidents of sophisticated cyber-crime represent a significant and increasing threat to all businesses. Hanover takes this risk seriously and continues to make investments to protect our systems and data.
Position of the group at the year end
The group’s financial position at the end of the year is strong both in terms of profit and liquidity exhibited by the strength of its balance sheet. Funds over the requirement for working capital are an essential and inseparable part of the group's strategy of growth and future development. This provides funding to resource additional production facilities and acquisitions that may be required to meet ambitious growth targets. It also provides security against the risks and uncertainties highlighted in the section above.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Key performance indicators
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Profit / (Loss) before tax £'000 | | | |
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Other performance indicators
Hanover activities are monitored using a number of KPIs including sales turnover, gross profit margin, overheads and operating profit. We maintain a strong cash balance to ensure that personnel, supply chain partners and others are paid on time and dealt with professionally.
The group’s net assets at 31 December 2023 were £61.0m (2022: £56.8m) and employee numbers increased to 302 (2022: 295).
Future developments
The group plans to continue implementing it's strategy of introducing new products with enhanced functionality to complement its existing range and aspires to exceed customer expectations. Innovatory research is key to our success and continued investment in new products and factory technology should provide increasing added value and market share in the major markets.
C W Stewart
Director
27 September 2024
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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.
Principal activities
The principal activities, review of the business and future developments can be found in the strategic report.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 10.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £721,424. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
D G Williams
A J Williams
S A Colquhoun
D A Williams
C W Stewart
S A Winter
Financial instruments
The group’s financial instruments comprise bank balances, trade creditors and trade debtors. The main purpose of these instruments is to raise funds for the group’s operations. Due to the nature of these funds, there is no exposure to price risk. The group’s approach to managing other risks applicable to the financial instruments concerned are as follows. In respect of bank balances use of overdraft facilities are minimised. There are no loans from directors or financial institutions. The group manages the liquidity risk by ensuring there are sufficient funds to meet the payments. Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding and overdue. Trade creditors risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.
Research and development
The group remains committed to innovatory research and development. Project based management is in place to ensure successful outcomes and control of cost through regular review. This ensures that it can meet or exceed the market requirements and expectations.
Disabled persons
Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the group continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the group that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.
Employee involvement
The group's policy is to consult and discuss with employees matters likely to affect employees' interests.
Information about matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the group's performance.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Business relationships
The group regularly engages with its customers and suppliers through meetings, conferences and events. More formal reviews are undertaken periodically to ensure that relationships remain underpinned by key criteria such as quality, service, safety, innovation and commercial viability.
Auditor
The auditor, West & Berry Limited, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Energy and carbon report
The UK Government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy was implemented on 1 April 2019. The figures below represents Hanover Displays energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity and fuel in the UK.
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Energy consumption used to calculate emissions (kWh) |
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Total Energy Consumption (kWh) 1,295,420 1,385,807 |
Energy consumption break down (kWh): |
Natural gas 60,988 60,252 |
Electricity 1,120,182 1,209,667 |
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Scope 1 emissions in metric tonnes CO2e |
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Scope 2 emissions in metric tonnes CO2e |
Electricity 225.97 230.23 |
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Total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2e 262.60 266.66 |
Intensity ratio tonnes CO2e per tonne produced 0.73 0.84 |
Emissions have been grouped according to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. CO2 emissions have been calculated using the 2023 UK Government Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.
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 auditor of the company 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 auditor of the company is aware of that information.
The directors have considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting.
Strategic report
The group has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s.414C(11) to set out in the group'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.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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On behalf of the board
C W Stewart
Director
27 September 2024
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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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 group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the ;
prepare the on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and 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 group and company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Hanover Displays Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the group income statement, the group statement of comprehensive income, the group statement of financial position, the company statement of financial position, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows 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:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of the group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
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 group and parent 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 group's and parent 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.
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:
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.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their 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 by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the 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 parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the parent 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.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
The objectives of our audit are to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud or error; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud or error; and to respond appropriately to those risks. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK). In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the group and the sector in which it operates.
We obtained an understanding of how the group is complying with the legal and regulatory frameworks by making inquiries to management.
We assessed the susceptibility of the group’s financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
identifying and assessing the design effectiveness of controls management has in place to prevent and detect fraud;
understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process;
challenging assumptions and judgments made by management in its significant accounting estimates;
identifying and testing journal entries.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process;
challenging assumptions and judgments made by management in its significant accounting estimates;
identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combinations; and
assessing the extent of compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
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.
Michelle Westbury FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of West & Berry Limited
27 September 2024
Chartered Certified Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Nile House
Nile Street
Brighton
BN1 1HW
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
56,611,118
46,168,684
Cost of sales
(25,033,789)
(21,311,979)
Gross profit
31,577,329
24,856,705
Administrative expenses
(26,099,861)
(22,524,353)
Operating profit
4
5,477,468
2,332,352
Interest receivable and similar income
8
186,031
39,863
Change in value of investments
9
1,083,484
1,541,304
Profit before taxation
6,746,983
3,913,519
Tax on profit
10
(1,634,893)
(1,068,840)
Profit for the financial year
31
5,112,090
2,844,679
Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
£
£
Profit for the year
5,112,090
2,844,679
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation (loss)/gain taken to retained earnings
(276,897)
580,308
Total comprehensive income for the year
4,835,193
3,424,987
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
3,338
37,557
Tangible assets
13
18,559,044
12,486,386
Investments
14
8,859
10,298
18,571,241
12,534,241
Current assets
Stocks
18
16,846,417
16,959,491
Debtors
19
13,546,901
12,800,205
Investments
20
18,784,577
17,796,995
Cash at bank and in hand
10,178,593
11,251,296
59,356,488
58,807,987
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
21
(10,626,314)
(8,833,458)
Net current assets
48,730,174
49,974,529
Total assets less current liabilities
67,301,415
62,508,770
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
23
3,047,430
2,962,748
Deferred tax liability
24
3,294,392
2,700,198
(6,341,822)
(5,662,946)
Net assets
60,959,593
56,845,824
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
27
409,900
409,900
Share premium account
28
30,780
30,780
Capital redemption reserve
29
121,470
121,470
Profit and loss reserves
31
60,397,443
56,283,674
Total equity
60,959,593
56,845,824
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 27 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
27 September 2024
S A Colquhoun
C W Stewart
Director
Director
Company registration number 01876684 (England and Wales)
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
9,345,338
8,380,543
Investments
14
2,718,247
2,718,247
12,063,585
11,098,790
Current assets
Stocks
18
11,428,457
11,940,912
Debtors
19
15,601,640
10,478,328
Investments
20
18,784,577
17,796,995
Cash at bank and in hand
4,094,749
6,058,191
49,909,423
46,274,426
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
21
(6,597,066)
(6,088,877)
Net current assets
43,312,357
40,185,549
Total assets less current liabilities
55,375,942
51,284,339
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
23
2,701,501
2,593,563
Deferred tax liability
24
2,935,408
2,370,269
(5,636,909)
(4,963,832)
Net assets
49,739,033
46,320,507
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
27
409,900
409,900
Share premium account
28
30,780
30,780
Capital redemption reserve
29
121,470
121,470
Profit and loss reserves
31
49,176,883
45,758,357
Total equity
49,739,033
46,320,507
As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £4,139,951 (2022 - £3,507,779 profit).
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 27 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
27 September 2024
S A Colquhoun
C W Stewart
Director
Director
Company registration number 01876684 (England and Wales)
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
414,900
30,780
116,470
53,869,140
54,431,290
382,332
54,813,622
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit for the year
-
-
-
2,844,679
2,844,679
-
2,844,679
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
-
-
580,308
580,308
-
580,308
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
3,424,987
3,424,987
-
3,424,987
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(477,135)
(477,135)
-
(477,135)
Own shares acquired
-
-
-
(600,000)
(600,000)
-
(600,000)
Redemption of shares
27
-
-
5,000
-
5,000
-
5,000
Reduction of shares
27
(5,000)
-
-
-
(5,000)
-
(5,000)
Purchase of shares in subsidiary from non-controlling interest
-
-
-
66,682
66,682
(382,332)
(315,650)
Balance at 31 December 2022
409,900
30,780
121,470
56,283,674
56,845,824
56,845,824
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit for the year
-
-
-
5,112,090
5,112,090
-
5,112,090
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
-
-
(276,897)
(276,897)
-
(276,897)
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
4,835,193
4,835,193
-
4,835,193
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(721,424)
(721,424)
-
(721,424)
Balance at 31 December 2023
409,900
30,780
121,470
60,397,443
60,959,593
60,959,593
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
414,900
30,780
116,470
43,327,714
43,889,864
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
3,507,778
3,507,778
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(477,135)
(477,135)
Own shares acquired
-
-
-
(600,000)
(600,000)
Redemption of shares
27
-
-
5,000
-
5,000
Reduction of shares
27
(5,000)
-
-
-
(5,000)
Balance at 31 December 2022
409,900
30,780
121,470
45,758,357
46,320,507
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
4,139,950
4,139,950
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(721,424)
(721,424)
Balance at 31 December 2023
409,900
30,780
121,470
49,176,883
49,739,033
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
GROUP 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/(absorbed by) operations
38
7,360,382
(2,103,796)
Income taxes paid
(101,594)
(528,916)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
7,258,788
(2,632,712)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(7,615,908)
(2,346,684)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
17,915
Purchase of fixed asset investments
1,439
(1,439)
Other investments and loans
95,902
54,555
Interest received
173,385
26,738
Dividends received
12,646
13,125
Net cash used in investing activities
(7,332,536)
(2,235,790)
Financing activities
Purchase of own shares
(600,000)
Repayment of bank loans
(634)
517
Purchase of shares in subsidiary from non-controlling interest
-
(315,650)
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(721,424)
(477,135)
Net cash used in financing activities
(722,058)
(1,392,268)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(795,806)
(6,260,770)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
11,251,296
16,931,758
Effect of foreign exchange rates
(276,897)
580,308
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
10,178,593
11,251,296
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 17 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Hanover Displays Limited and Subsidiary Companies (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Southerham House, Southerham Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6JN.
The group consists of Hanover Displays Limited and all of its subsidiaries.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The accounts comply with FRS 102.
1.2
Business combinations
In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.
1.3
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of Hanover Displays Limited and all of its subsidiaries (ie entities that the group controls through its power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain economic benefits). Subsidiaries acquired during the year are consolidated using the purchase method. Their results are incorporated from the date that control passes.
All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2023. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
The subsidiaries have been included in the group financial statements using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the group profit and loss account and statement of cash flows include the results and cash flows of the subsidiaries for the twelve month period.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
Entities other than subsidiary undertakings or joint ventures, in which the group has a participating interest and over whose operating and financial policies the group exercises a significant influence, are treated as associates. In the group financial statements, associates are accounted for using the equity method.
The results of the group companies Hanover SRL, Hanover Displays BV and Hanover Nordic APS have been excluded from the consolidation as exempt under Section 405(2) of the Companies Act 2006 as their inclusion, both individually and collectively, is not material for the purpose of giving a true and fair view.
1.4
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group 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.
1.5
Turnover
Revenue from the sale of all passenger information and display systems, parts and related services is recognised at the point and time of dispatch to customers excluding all sales taxes, rebates and early settlement discounts.
1.6
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred.
1.7
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated useful economic life.
1.8
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the cost or value of the asset can be reliably measured.
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:
Software
3 years straight line
Intellectual property
10 years straight line
1.9
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
Buildings 50 years, Land not depreciated
Property alterations
Remaining lease term where appropriate
Plant and equipment
3 - 10 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
3 - 10 years straight line
Computers
3 - 10 years straight line
Motor vehicles
3 - 10 years straight line
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 19 -
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 recognised in the income statement.
1.10
Fixed asset investments
Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.
In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The group considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.
Investments in associates are initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and are subsequently adjusted to reflect the group’s share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate using the equity method. Any difference between the cost of acquisition and the share of the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the associate on acquisition is recognised as goodwill. Any unamortised balance of goodwill is included in the carrying value of the investment in associates.
In the parent company financial statements, investments in associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.
Entities in which the group has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.
1.11
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the group 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). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.12
Stocks
Stocks 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 stocks to their present location and condition.
Cost is calculated using the FIFO method.
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.
1.13
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
1.14
Financial instruments
The group 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 group's statement of financial position when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and 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 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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
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 group 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 group after deducting all of its liabilities.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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 group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.15
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the group.
1.16
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 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 group’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 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 if, and only if, there is 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.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 22 -
1.17
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the group will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
1.18
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.
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.
1.19
Retirement benefits
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme or other schemes as required by local regulation. The pension costs charged to the financial statements represents the contributions payable by the company during the year.
1.20
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 leased asset are consumed.
1.21
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.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the group’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.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 23 -
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.
Warranty repairs
Provision is made for the average cost of annual repairs over the estimated remaining life of a bus sign.
Stock provision
Full provision is made on all items of free stock over 12 months historic usage.
Dilapidations provision
Full provision is made to restore leased buildings to their original condition as required under the lease.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2023
2022
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
The sale of goods
56,611,118
46,168,684
2023
2022
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
173,385
26,738
Dividends received
12,646
13,125
In the opinion of the directors it would be seriously prejudicial to the interests of the company to disclose turnover between geographical markets.
4
Operating profit
2023
2022
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange losses/(gains)
462,869
(681,606)
Research and development costs
4,616,486
4,822,370
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,506,937
1,327,075
Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible fixed assets
36,313
(17,603)
Amortisation of intangible assets
34,219
33,474
Operating lease charges
732,628
701,936
5
Auditor's remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
37,930
32,510
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5
Auditor's remuneration
(Continued)
- 24 -
For other services
All other non-audit services
4,812
4,070
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the year was:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Number
Number
Number
Number
Office management and development
96
102
67
74
Manufacturing
138
131
105
99
Sales
68
62
17
15
Total
302
295
189
188
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
15,846,470
14,270,937
10,521,268
9,535,841
Social security costs
2,371,333
2,199,447
1,108,257
913,167
Pension costs
667,646
696,623
387,203
380,656
18,885,449
17,167,007
12,016,728
10,829,664
Defined contribution pension scheme payments recognised as an expense were £667,646 (2022: £696,623).
7
Directors' remuneration
2023
2022
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
1,299,518
1,215,506
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
40,016
36,658
1,339,534
1,252,164
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 5 (2022 - 5).
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
- 25 -
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2023
2022
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
263,663
231,862
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
8,936
-
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2023
2022
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
159,163
25,975
Other interest income
14,222
763
Total interest revenue
173,385
26,738
Other income from investments
Dividends received
12,646
13,125
Total income
186,031
39,863
2023
2022
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
159,163
25,975
Dividends from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
12,646
13,125
9
Amounts written off investments
2023
2022
£
£
Fair value gains/(losses) on financial instruments
Gain on financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss
1,072,610
1,446,862
Other gains/(losses)
Gain on disposal of investments held at fair value
10,874
94,442
1,083,484
1,541,304
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 26 -
10
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
316,327
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(9,094)
Total UK current tax
316,327
(9,094)
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
476,397
178,651
Total current tax
792,724
169,557
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
842,169
899,283
Total tax charge
1,634,893
1,068,840
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
Profit before taxation
6,746,983
3,913,519
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2022: 19.00%)
1,686,746
743,569
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
(2,543)
(14,498)
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
(19,897)
-
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(244,563)
(354,417)
Other permanent differences
(185,719)
27,491
Effect of overseas tax rates
98,510
81,081
Under/(over) provided in prior years
(9,095)
Dividend income
-
(182,725)
Deferred tax
810,798
864,868
Fair value adjustments
(268,153)
(274,904)
Losses
(240,286)
187,470
Taxation charge
1,634,893
1,068,840
11
Dividends
2023
2022
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Interim paid
721,424
477,135
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 27 -
12
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Software
Intellectual property
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
15,441
6,062
147,095
168,598
Disposals
(16,774)
(16,774)
At 31 December 2023
15,441
6,062
130,321
151,824
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
15,441
3,530
112,070
131,041
Amortisation charged for the year
2,031
32,188
34,219
Disposals
(16,774)
(16,774)
At 31 December 2023
15,441
5,561
127,484
148,486
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
501
2,837
3,338
At 31 December 2022
2,532
35,025
37,557
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2023 or 31 December 2022.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 28 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold land and buildings
Property alterations
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
5,614,118
3,772,698
12,782,487
1,067,914
1,873,382
94,913
25,205,512
Additions
5,063,672
540,654
815,434
147,953
997,432
50,763
7,615,908
Disposals
(76,529)
(76,529)
At 31 December 2023
10,677,790
4,313,352
13,521,392
1,215,867
2,870,814
145,676
32,744,891
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
882,917
2,444,282
7,108,427
1,019,472
1,226,554
37,474
12,719,126
Depreciation charged in the year
153,454
237,953
904,400
34,322
157,550
19,258
1,506,937
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(40,216)
(40,216)
At 31 December 2023
1,036,371
2,682,235
7,972,611
1,053,794
1,384,104
56,732
14,185,847
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
9,641,419
1,631,117
5,548,781
162,073
1,486,710
88,944
18,559,044
At 31 December 2022
4,731,201
1,328,416
5,674,060
48,442
646,828
57,439
12,486,386
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
13
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 29 -
Company
Freehold land and buildings
Property alterations
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
2,089,422
3,739,414
9,118,070
1,067,914
1,873,382
74,661
17,962,863
Additions
540,654
330,784
147,953
997,432
50,763
2,067,586
Disposals
(36,313)
(36,313)
At 31 December 2023
2,089,422
4,280,068
9,412,541
1,215,867
2,870,814
125,424
19,994,136
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
259,865
2,413,344
4,643,989
1,019,472
1,226,554
19,096
9,582,320
Depreciation charged in the year
37,904
235,649
583,380
34,322
157,550
17,673
1,066,478
At 31 December 2023
297,769
2,648,993
5,227,369
1,053,794
1,384,104
36,769
10,648,798
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
1,791,653
1,631,075
4,185,172
162,073
1,486,710
88,655
9,345,338
At 31 December 2022
1,829,557
1,326,070
4,474,081
48,442
646,828
55,565
8,380,543
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 30 -
14
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
15
8,859
10,298
2,718,247
2,718,247
Movements in fixed asset investments
Group
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
10,298
Reversal of costs
(1,439)
At 31 December 2023
8,859
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
8,859
At 31 December 2022
10,298
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
2,718,247
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
2,718,247
At 31 December 2022
2,718,247
15
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2023 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Address
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Hanover SRL
Italy
Sign Distributor
Ordinary
80.00
Hanover SL
Spain
Sign Distributor
Ordinary
100.00
Hanover SAS
France
Sign Distributor
Ordinary
100.00
Hanover Displays Pty Ltd
Australia
Sign Distributor
Ordinary
100.00
Hanover Displays Inc
USA
Sign Manufacturer
Ordinary
100.00
Hanover Displays GmbH
Germany
Sign Distributor
Ordinary
100.00
Hanover Displays BV
Belgium
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
Hanover Far East
Hong Kong
Sign Distributor
Ordinary
100.00
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
15
Subsidiaries
(Continued)
- 31 -
Registered office addresses:
1
Via Martiri Lager n. 98/D - 06128 Perugia, Italy
2
Av. De Las Americas, 4 Nave CB, 28823 Coslada, Spain
3
1974 Moyenne Corniche des Pugets, 06700 St Laurent du Var, France
4
Unit 2, Redland Drive, Mitcham, Victoria 3132, Australia
5
1601 Tonne Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinos 60007, United States
6
Nollenhammer Weg 16, 42349 Wuppertal, Germany
7
Kardinaal Mercierplein 2, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium
8
Unit 404, Tower 1, 11 Skies, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
16
Associates
Details of associates at 31 December 2023 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Hanover Nordic APS
Denmark
Dormant
Ordinary
40
The latest available accounts for Hanover Nordic APS are those for the year ended 31 December 2022. These accounts show the entity has not traded for the year ended 31 December 2022. The company is currently in legal dispute with Hanover Nordic APS.
Shares in participating interest - cost brought forward £189,627 (2022: £189,627), provision for impairment £189,627 (2022: £189,627), net book value £nil (2022: £nil).
17
Financial instruments
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
18,784,577
17,796,995
18,784,577
17,796,995
18
Stocks
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
15,684,174
16,385,888
10,266,214
11,367,309
Work in progress
1,162,243
573,603
1,162,243
573,603
16,846,417
16,959,491
11,428,457
11,940,912
Stocks are stated after a stock provision of £1,495,439 (2022: £1,357,685). The results for the year include an increase in stock provision of £137,754 (2022: £47,729).
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 32 -
19
Debtors
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
11,608,449
10,059,510
4,892,215
3,257,976
Corporation tax recoverable
120,057
390,637
2,435
115,664
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
1,754,547
1,964,651
Other debtors
523,656
1,114,787
155,598
796,190
Prepayments and accrued income
1,108,063
801,365
992,130
679,709
13,360,225
12,366,299
7,796,925
6,814,190
Deferred tax asset (note 24)
186,676
433,906
245,659
13,546,901
12,800,205
7,796,925
7,059,849
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
7,804,715
3,418,479
Total debtors
13,546,901
12,800,205
15,601,640
10,478,328
20
Current asset investments
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Listed investments
6,271,221
6,188,539
6,271,221
6,188,539
Unlisted investments
12,513,356
11,608,456
12,513,356
11,608,456
18,784,577
17,796,995
18,784,577
17,796,995
Market value of listed investments at 31 December 2023 is £6,271,221 (2022: £6,188,539).
Historic cost of listed investments at 31 December 2023 is £5,009,695 (2022: £5,268,581). Historic cost of unlisted investments at 31 December 2023 is £5,185,395 (2022: £5,185,395).
Movement of listed investments for the year comprises additions of £71,576 (2022: £732,649), disposals of £167,476 (2022: £787,203) and fair value adjustments of £341,568 (2022: £227,371). Movement of unlisted investments for the year comprises fair value adjustments of £904,900 (2022: £1,219,491).
If all listed and unlisted investments were sold at their valuation, an estimated tax charge of £1,861,856 (2022: £1,543,436) would arise.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 33 -
21
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
22
1,679
2,313
Trade creditors
4,402,632
4,278,554
2,727,959
3,063,075
Amounts owed to group undertakings
158,996
561,770
Corporation tax payable
443,091
21,796
Other taxation and social security
1,395,270
1,575,966
367,845
212,941
Deferred income
25
70,954
70,954
Other creditors
1,353,434
1,354,655
1,183,153
1,284,929
Accruals
2,959,254
1,600,174
2,088,159
966,162
10,626,314
8,833,458
6,597,066
6,088,877
22
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
1,679
2,313
Payable within one year
1,679
2,313
23
Provisions for liabilities
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Other provisions
3,047,430
2,962,748
2,701,501
2,593,563
Movements on provisions:
Other provisions
Group
£
At 1 January 2023
2,962,748
Additional provisions in the year
84,682
At 31 December 2023
3,047,430
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
23
Provisions for liabilities
(Continued)
- 34 -
Other provisions
Company
£
At 1 January 2023
2,593,563
Additional provisions in the year
107,938
At 31 December 2023
2,701,501
Other provisions relate to the liability for future warranty repairs on the group's products calculated at net present value over the average life of the product, and the obligation of the company upon termination of their lease to return the factory to its original state.
24
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2023
2022
2023
2022
Group
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,432,536
1,156,762
-
-
Tax losses
-
-
186,676
433,906
Revaluations
1,861,856
1,543,436
-
-
3,294,392
2,700,198
186,676
433,906
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2023
2022
2023
2022
Company
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,073,552
826,833
-
-
Tax losses
-
-
-
245,659
Revaluations
1,861,856
1,543,436
-
-
2,935,408
2,370,269
-
245,659
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
24
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 35 -
Group
Company
2023
2023
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability at 1 January 2023
2,266,292
2,124,610
Charge to profit or loss
841,424
810,798
Liability at 31 December 2023
3,107,716
2,935,408
The estimated amount of the deferred tax liabilities expected to reverse during the year beginning after the reporting period is £95,472 (2022: £82,459).
25
Deferred income
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Other deferred income
70,954
-
70,954
-
26
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
667,646
696,623
A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
27
Share capital
Group and company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
409,900
409,900
409,900
409,900
The company has one class of ordinary shares which carry no right to fixed income.
28
Share premium account
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
At the beginning and end of the year
30,780
30,780
30,780
30,780
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 36 -
29
Capital redemption reserve
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
At the beginning of the year
121,470
116,470
121,470
116,470
Transfers
-
5,000
-
5,000
At the end of the year
121,470
121,470
121,470
121,470
30
Reserves - non distributable
Accumulated reserves include fair value adjustments totalling £8,589,587 (2022: £7,343,019) which are not available for distribution until realised.
31
Profit and loss reserves
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
At the beginning of the year
56,283,674
53,869,140
45,758,357
43,327,714
Profit for the year
5,112,090
2,844,679
4,139,950
3,507,778
Dividends
(721,424)
(477,135)
(721,424)
(477,135)
Currency translation differences
(276,897)
580,308
Own shares acquired
-
(600,000)
-
(600,000)
Purchase of shares in subsidiary from non-controlling interest
-
66,682
-
-
At the end of the year
60,397,443
56,283,674
49,176,883
45,758,357
32
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
A contingent liability has been estimated at £233,231 (2022: £174,553) for possible retirement benefits in France.
There is a management fee commitment in Australia, estimated at £674,843 (2022: £392,836).
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 37 -
33
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Within one year
732,245
587,564
627,064
587,564
Between two and five years
2,502,646
2,336,928
2,388,700
2,336,928
In over five years
1,326,284
2,418,470
1,326,284
2,418,470
4,561,175
5,342,962
4,342,048
5,342,962
Operating lease payments recognised as an expense in the year £732,628 (2022: £701,936).
34
Capital commitments
Amounts contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets
129,038
629,174
129,038
629,174
35
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
The director D G Williams holds 20% of the issued share capital in the subsidiary company Hanover Displays SRL.
During the year no transactions took place between Hanover Displays Limited and Hanover Displays SRL.
The exemption for 100% owned subsidiaries is being claimed for transactions between Hanover Displays Limited and it's group undertakings Hanover France SAS, Hanover Displays Pty Ltd, Hanover Displays Inc, Hanover Displays GmbH, Hanover SL and Hanover Far East.
No guarantees have been given or received.
Included within Trade debtors is an amount of £51,827, owed by a company owned and controlled by the director D G Williams.
36
Controlling party
The company is controlled by the director, D G Williams by reason of his shareholding.
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 38 -
37
Directors' transactions
Dividends totaling £632,192 (2022: £417,680) were paid in the year in respect of shares held by the directors of Hanover Displays Limited.
38
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) group operations
2023
2022
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
5,112,090
2,844,679
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
1,634,893
1,068,840
Investment income
(186,031)
(39,863)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of tangible fixed assets
36,313
(17,603)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
34,219
33,474
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
1,506,937
1,327,075
Other gains and losses
(1,083,484)
(1,541,304)
Increase in provisions
84,682
175,910
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
113,074
(4,964,917)
Increase in debtors
(1,264,506)
(2,458,190)
Increase in creditors
1,301,241
1,468,103
Increase in deferred income
70,954
-
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
7,360,382
(2,103,796)
39
Cash generated from operations - company
2023
2022
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
4,139,950
3,507,778
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
1,127,125
855,774
Investment income
(341,401)
(1,101,016)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of tangible fixed assets
36,313
(1,996)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
1,066,478
931,263
Other gains and losses
(1,083,484)
(1,541,304)
Increase in provisions
107,938
156,471
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
512,455
(3,959,622)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(5,482,200)
72,689
Increase in creditors
437,235
1,453,109
Increase in deferred income
70,954
-
Cash generated from operations
591,363
373,146
HANOVER DISPLAYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 39 -
40
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 January 2023
Cash flows
Exchange rate movements
31 December 2023
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
11,251,296
(795,806)
(276,897)
10,178,593
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(2,313)
634
-
(1,679)
11,248,983
(795,172)
(276,897)
10,176,914
41
Analysis of changes in net funds - company
1 January 2023
Cash flows
31 December 2023
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
6,058,191
(1,963,442)
4,094,749
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