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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD

AUDITED
ANNUAL REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
 






 



 






 
UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr Francis James Horan 
Mrs Nicola Janice Divers 




Registered number
13835285



Registered office
Albany House
Claremont Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 9FQ




Independent auditors
Wellden Turnbull Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Albany House

Claremont Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 9FQ





 
UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
 
 
5 - 8
Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
 
 
9
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
10
Company Balance Sheet
 
 
11
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
 
12 - 13
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
 
14
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
16 - 33


 
UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Introduction
 
The Directors present their Strategic Report for Uni Holdings 1 Limited ("the parent Company") or ("the Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively "the Group") for the year ended 31 March 2024. 
The Company was incorporated to acquire the share capital of its subsidiaries from the Directors through a share for share exchange in the prior financial year. The principal activity of the Group is the wholesaling of seeds and associated natural products to food processors, bakers and retailers throughout the world.

Business review
 
The financial year was still influenced by the impact of Russia invading Ukraine but trading began to return to some normality during the year. Confidence began to build in the industry again on prices and supply of materials. 
Despite the continued efforts by the world banks trying to control and reduce the impact of higher inflation costs, a less volatile foreign currency market and a reduction in some material costs from the hikes that occurred in mid-2022 through into 2023 helped the business operate in a more controlled manner. 
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East following the Gaza / Israel conflict that began in October 2023 did have an impact on the companies supply chain as freight via the Suez Canal became a risk to shipping lines as they passed their way through the Gulf of Aden towards the Suez. Routes were and continue to be redirected via the Cape of South Africa which has led to increased freight costs as well as additional shipping time. To compensate for this, the Group has had to increase its stock holding to ensure continued smooth supply of material to customers. 
The Group noticed an increase in volume of goods traded as the year progressed which showed renewed customer confidence in their own trading performances although volumes in the year were still lower than pre the Russian/Ukraine conflict.  With the slow reduction in food inflation, the Group expect volumes to increase slightly in the next trading year. Closing stock was £5,767k at the end of the financial year, up from £4,722k the previous financial year.
The resulting impact of the above is a reported profit in the period of £1,517k (2023: £468k loss).
The Group continues to review the internal business operations, especially in relation to freight movements and the volatility in cost and political hurdles that make global business movements challenging. 
We are entering 2024-2025 with a good contract book priced on a more settled trading market with a stock holding at a level to support our contract book going forward.  We anticipate volumes to increase on last year and expect turnover to match or surpass 2023-24 levels.  We have noticed customers turning to us in confidence that contracts will be honoured and fulfilled as agreed. 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Group operates internationally in purchasing, stocking and selling natural products. Whilst all the time the Ukraine conflict continues, there will always be the potential instability in commodity prices/supply regarding grain prices and volumes. 
The Group has maintained its strong supplier base and enjoys on-going support from its long-term customer base. The Group management and their team continue to manage the risks and problems associated with international trade in natural products which can be difficult during time times of conflict. 
The Directors and management team continue to monitor the measures put in place to protect the interests of the business and are maintaining a tight and controlled measure of all costs.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Financial key performance indicators
 
The performance of the Group is assessed against the following key performance indicators (KPI's): turnover, gross profit and stock holding. The directors, using these metrics, consider the Group to have performed in line with expectations during the year.


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



Mr Francis James Horan
Director

Date: 7 October 2024

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group 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 for the Group's financial statements 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 financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's and the Group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,516,733 (2023 - loss £468,308).

During the period dividends totaling £380,898 (2023 - £361,139) were declared and paid. 

Directors

The Directors who served during the year were:

Mr Francis James Horan 
Mrs Nicola Janice Divers 

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Financial instruments

Price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk
The Group's principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, trade debtors, trade creditors and loans. The main purpose of these instruments is to finance the business' operations.
In respect of bank balances, liquidity risk is managed by maintaining a balance between the continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of overdrafts at floating rates of interest. All of the Group's cash balances are held in such a way that achieves a competitive rate of interest. The business makes use of money market facilities where funds are available.
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 for both time and credit limits. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful debtors.
Trade creditors' liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due. Loans comprise loans from financial institutions. The interest rate and monthly repayments on the loans from financial institutions are variable. The business manages the liquidity risk by ensuring that there are sufficient funds to meet the payments.
The Group's activities expose it to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Group uses forward foreign currency contracts to manage the foreign currency exposure from its purchase of goods and receipts from the sale of goods in foreign currency.

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Auditors

The auditorsWellden Turnbull Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





Mr Francis James Horan
Director

Date: 7 October 2024

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Uni Holdings 1 Ltd (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 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.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the 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.


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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Group 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 Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 set out on page 3, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD (CONTINUED)


Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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 Group 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. We have identified the greatest risk of a material impact on the financial statements from irregularities, including fraud, to relate to the timing and recognition of revenue, the valuation of stock, provisions and the override of controls by management. We have obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Group operates within including both those that directly have an impact on the financial statements and more widely those for which non-compliance could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations and reputation. The Companies Act 2006, employee legislation, health and safety legislation, data protection, the Food Standards Act and the BRCGS Agents and Brokers accreditation are those we have identified in this regard. Auditing standards limit the required procedures as to non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiries of those charged with governance and review of any applicable correspondence. 
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Enquiry of management and those charged with governance as to actual and potential litigation and claims;

Enquiry of entity staff and those charged with governance to identify any instances of non compliance with laws and regulations;

Obtaining third party supporting valuations for the Company's open forward contracts held at the year end date and reviewing the mathematical accuracy of fair value movements recognised in the period;

Performing audit work to assess the completeness and accuracy of revenue in accordance with the Company's operations, and reasonableness of revenue recognised based on contractual terms of business and the Company's accounting policy and the requirements of financial reporting and accounting standards

Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;

Assessing the reasonableness of managements valuation of investment properties and accompanying assessment in the context of market available data for similar properties;

Reviewing and challenging assumptions and judgements made by the Directors in their significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to provisions, the valuation of stock and any related impairments;  

Reviewing the tax provisions of the Group with the assistance of our tax specialists; and 

Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing of supporting documentation to assess compliance with laws and regulations.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD (CONTINUED)




A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Mark Nelligan FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Wellden Turnbull Limited
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
Albany House
Claremont Lane
Esher
Surrey
KT10 9FQ
 

7 October 2024
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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024
2023
                                                                                                               Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
37,108,202
36,693,880

Cost of sales
  
(32,988,614)
(33,698,022)

Gross profit
  
4,119,588
2,995,858

Administrative expenses
  
(1,990,696)
(2,006,878)

Other operating income
 5 
19,061
22,195

Other operating charges
  
(410,815)
(744,884)

(Loss)/Gain from changes in fair value of derivatives
  
384,753
(546,933)

Operating profit/(loss)
 6 
2,121,891
(280,642)

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
10,019
8,278

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(266,529)
(195,944)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
1,865,381
(468,308)

Tax on profit/(loss)
 12 
(348,648)
-

Profit/(loss) after tax
  
1,516,733
(468,308)

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
920,203
1,749,650

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to the owners of the parent
  
1,516,733
(468,308)

Dividends declared and paid
  
(380,898)
(361,139)

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
2,056,038
920,203

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the consolidated statement of income and retained earnings.

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13835285

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 15 
423,477
433,811

Investments
 16 
22,321
22,321

Investment property
 17 
946,675
527,290

  
1,392,473
983,422

Current assets
  

Stocks
 18 
5,767,042
4,721,721

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
5,691,544
6,536,896

Cash at bank and in hand
 20 
1,444,092
1,767,487

  
12,902,678
13,026,104

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 21 
(11,689,650)
(12,402,002)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,213,028
 
 
624,102

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,605,501
1,607,524

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 22 
-
(450,001)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 24 
(6,797)
(6,797)

Other provisions
 25 
(542,464)
(230,321)

  
 
 
(549,261)
 
 
(237,118)

Net assets
  
2,056,240
920,405


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 26 
202
202

Profit and loss account
 27 
2,056,038
920,203

  
2,056,240
920,405


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




Mr Francis James Horan
Director

Date: 7 October 2024

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13835285

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

2024
2023
                                                                  Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 16 
103
103

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
99
99

Total assets less current liabilities
  
 
 
202
 
 
202

  

  

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
202
202

Net assets
  
202
202


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 26 
202
202

Profit for the year
  
380,898
220,678

Other changes in the profit and loss account

  

(380,898)
(220,678)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
-
-

  
202
202


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


Mr Francis James Horan
Director

Date: 7 October 2024

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024



Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Total equity


£
£
£
£



At 7 April 2022
202
1,749,650
1,749,852
1,749,852



Comprehensive income for the year


Loss for the year
-
(468,308)
(468,308)
(468,308)

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
(468,308)
(468,308)
(468,308)



Contributions by and distributions to owners


Dividends: Equity capital
-
(361,139)
(361,139)
(361,139)



Total transactions with owners
-
(361,139)
(361,139)
(361,139)





At 1 April 2023
202
920,203
920,405
920,405



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
1,516,733
1,516,733
1,516,733

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,516,733
1,516,733
1,516,733



Contributions by and distributions to owners


Dividends: Equity capital
-
(380,898)
(380,898)
(380,898)



Total transactions with owners
-
(380,898)
(380,898)
(380,898)



At 31 March 2024
202
2,056,038
2,056,240
2,056,240



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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD


 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD


 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024



Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity


£
£
£



At 7 April 2022
202
-
202



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
220,678
220,678

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
220,678
220,678



Contributions by and distributions to owners


Dividends: Equity capital
-
(220,678)
(220,678)



Total transactions with owners
-
(220,678)
(220,678)





At 1 April 2023
202
-
202



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
380,898
380,898

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
380,898
380,898



Contributions by and distributions to owners


Dividends: Equity capital
-
(380,898)
(380,898)



Total transactions with owners
-
(380,898)
(380,898)



At 31 March 2024
202
-
202



The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit/(loss) for the financial year
1,516,733
(468,308)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
15,037
18,148

Interest paid
266,530
195,944

Interest received
(10,019)
(8,278)

Taxation charge
348,648
-

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(1,045,321)
1,014,752

Decrease/(increase) in debtors
801,259
(1,305,205)

Increase in creditors
156,462
1,315,628

Increase/(decrease) in provisions
312,143
(1,053,860)

Corporation tax received/(paid)
44,093
(27,135)

Foreign exchange
410,815
744,884

Net cash generated from operating activities

2,816,380
426,570


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(4,703)
(2,674)

Purchase of investment properties
(419,385)
(527,290)

Interest received
10,019
8,278

Net cash from investing activities

(414,069)
(521,686)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(650,001)
(200,000)

Movements on invoice discounting
(1,017,462)
1,527,159

Dividends paid
(380,898)
(361,139)

Interest paid
(266,530)
(195,944)

Net cash used in financing activities
(2,314,891)
770,076

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
87,420
674,960

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,767,487
1,837,411

Foreign exchange gains and losses
(410,815)
(744,884)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,444,092
1,767,487


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,444,092
1,767,487


The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1.


General information

Uni Holdings 1 Ltd is a private company, limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 13835285. The registered office is Albany House, Claremont Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9FQ.
The principal activity of the Company during the year was that of a holding company. The principal place of business is 4-6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

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

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the merger accounting method, given the Company's subsidiary undertakings were acquired from fellow group undertakings.

  
2.3

Declaration of guarantee per section 479c of the Companies Act

In accordance with section 479c of the Companies Act 2006, the Company has provided a declaration of guarantee in respect of its subsidiaries Unicorn Overseas Limited (Company number 07534516) and Leon Lettings Limited (Company number 13836750) for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The guarantee provided in accordance with section 479c of the Companies Act 2006 has the effect that:
 
a) the Company guarantees all outstanding liabilities to which the aforementioned subsidiaries are subject to, until they are satisfied in full; and
 
b) the guarantee is enforceable against the Company by any person to whom the aforementioned subsidiaries are liable in respect of those liabilities.
 
This declaration of guarantee has been filed with the registrar of companies and can be obtained from Companies House. 

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Going Concern

The Group returned to a profit position in the financial year following the significant impacts from Russia invading Ukraine in early 2022 and the immediate disruption this had to material supplies. The Directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis which means that the Group will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.
In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern basis of preparation, the Directors have taken into account the key risks of the business, including the ongoing global economic uncertainty and volatility, inflationary pressures and high interest rate environment. In doing so the Directors have considered the Group’s business model and availability of cash resources.  The Directors cite the Group’s ability to generate sufficient operational cashflows to meet its liabilities, the access the Group has to an asset financing facility with Barclays and the cash reserves of £1.4m (2023: £1.8m) at the year end date.  Having undertaken this assessment, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these Financial Statements and the Directors consider it appropriate to prepare the Financial Statements on a going concern basis.

  
2.5

Compliance with accounting standards

The financial statements have been prepared using FRS012 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. There were no material departures from that  standard.

 
2.6

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Group's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

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

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Revenue

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

Sale of goods

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

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.8

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the statement of income and retained earnings on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

 
2.11

Tangible fixed assets

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

At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
Over the length of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
Office equipment
-
25%

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

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

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by management and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.13

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.14

Stocks

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

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

 
2.15

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.16

Cash and cash equivalents

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

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.17

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.18

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.19

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

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

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
 

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

 
2.20

Dividends

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


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience, independent forecasts and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Each period end management estimate the net realisable value of the goods it holds for resale, based on the condition and age of the goods held. Management also consider current and future market conditions that may impact the value of the products. An impairment provision is made where the net realisable value of stock is calculated to be lower than the cost.
Other provisions are recognised when the Group has an obligation but the amount and timing are uncertain. These are measured at management's best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
The fair value of investment properties is determined by management in accordance with the accounting policy outlined in note 2.12. In calculating this value, management has analysed recent market transactions involving comparable properties in the surrounding area.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Sale of seeds and legumes
37,108,202
36,693,880


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
22,113,034
19,931,466

Rest of Europe
12,775,128
13,775,027

Rest of the world
2,220,040
2,987,387

37,108,202
36,693,880



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Rents receivable
19,061
22,195



6.


Operating profit/(loss)

The operating profit/(loss) is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
410,815
744,884

Other operating lease rentals
67,405
67,540

(343,410)
(677,344)

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
9,000
1,500

Fees payable to the Company's auditors in respect of:

The auditing of accounts of subsidiaries of the Company
19,000
16,000


8.


Employees

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


Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
817,406
883,256
-
-

Social security costs
100,755
121,948
-
-

Cost of defined contribution scheme
107,061
46,067
-
-

1,025,222
1,051,271
-
-


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Administration and support
21
21


9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
17,256
17,256

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
70,000
10,000

87,256
27,256


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 Directors (2023 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
Remuneration in respect of key management personnel was the same as the above directors' remuneration.

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
10,019
8,278


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Interest on borrowings
244,417
155,277

Other interest payable
22,112
40,667

266,529
195,944


12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
348,648
-


348,648
-


Total current tax
348,648
-
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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - the same as) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
1,865,381
(468,308)


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2022 - 19 %)
466,345
(88,979)

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
22
830

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
-
2,876

Short-term timing difference leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(12,719)
-

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
-
78,517

Unrelieved loss on foreign subsidiaries
-
6,756

Tax losses brought forward and used
(105,000)
-

Total tax charge for the year
348,648
-


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


13.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Ordinary shares
380,898
361,139


14.


Parent company profit for the year

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in these financial statements. The profit after tax of the parent Company for the year was £380,898 (2023 - £220,678).

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Long-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2023
413,546
63,564
164,227
641,337


Additions
-
1,135
3,568
4,703



At 31 March 2024

413,546
64,699
167,795
646,040



Depreciation


At 1 April 2023
3,762
50,204
153,560
207,526


Charge for the year on owned assets
3,762
4,870
6,405
15,037



At 31 March 2024

7,524
55,074
159,965
222,563



Net book value



At 31 March 2024
406,022
9,625
7,830
423,477



At 31 March 2023
409,784
13,360
10,667
433,811


16.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2023
22,321



At 31 March 2024
22,321




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2023
103



At 31 March 2024
103





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Unicorn Ingredients Ltd
Albany House, Claremont Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9FQ
Ordinary
100%
Unicorn Overseas Limited
Albany House, Claremont Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9FQ
Ordinary
100%
Leon Lettings 1 Ltd
Albany House, Claremont Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9FQ
Ordinary
100%
Unicorn Ingredients GmbH & Co. KG (indirect)
Am alten Posthof 26 49477 Ibbenburen, Germany
Ordinary
100%
Unicorn Ingredients Verwaltungs GmbH (indirect)
Am alten Posthof 26 49477 Ibbenburen, Germany
Ordinary
100%
Unicorn Ingredients Private Limited (indirect)
 901 Signet Business Hub, Akshar Chowk, O. P. Road, Vadodara, Gujarat 390020, India
Ordinary
96.67%

The results of Unicorn Ingredients Verwaltungs GmbH and Unicorn Ingredients Private Limited have not been included in the consolidated group accounts on the basis that their results are not material for the purpose of giving a true and fair view. 

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UNI HOLDINGS 1 LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

17.


Investment property

Group


Long term leasehold investment property

£



Valuation


At 1 April 2023
527,290


Additions at cost
419,385



At 31 March 2024
946,675

An additional investment property was acquired on 4 August 2023. The investment properties are carried at fair value determined annually by management, in this instance the transaction cost was deemed to be appropriate.






18.


Stocks

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
5,767,042
4,721,721
-
-


The carrying value of stocks are stated net of impairment losses totalling £549,994 (2023 - £872,178). Impairment losses totalling  £322,184 (2023 - £417,275) were recognised to the statement of income and retained earnings in the current year.


19.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
5,309,443
6,103,071
-
-

Other debtors
294,832
310,846
99
99

Prepayments and accrued income
87,269
122,979
-
-

5,691,544
6,536,896
99
99


The Group has a financing facility with Barclays where drawdowns are dependent on the trade debtors balance outstanding each period end. Movements in the trade debtors balance results in either a repayment or drawdown of the facility. The liability outstanding at the year end in respect of this facility is presented in bank loans due within one year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

20.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank and cash balances
1,444,092
1,767,487
-
-



21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
3,316,623
4,334,085
-
-

Other bank borrowings
-
200,000
-
-

Trade creditors
6,650,861
6,312,592
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
23,472
21,199
-
-

Corporation tax
348,648
-
-
-

Other taxation and social security
17,303
17,061
-
-

Other creditors
417,430
452,518
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
772,768
537,249
-
-

Financial instruments
142,545
527,298
-
-

11,689,650
12,402,002
-
-


Bank loans of £3,316,623 (2023 - £4,334,085) relate to the financing facility with Barclays, the drawdown which is dependant on the trade debtors balance outstanding each quarter. The facility attracts interest at 2% over Barclays base rate for sterling.
Bank loans are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of Unicorn Ingredients Ltd. A personal guarantee has been executed by each of the directors limited to £25,000.


22.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
-
450,001
-
-

-
450,001
-
-



The Group secured a £1,000,000 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan in 2021, which was fully repaid in the current year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

23.


Financial instruments

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
1,444,092
1,767,487


Financial liabilities

Derivative financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
(142,545)
(527,298)


Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at fair value at the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss.


The Group uses derivatives in the form of forward currency contracts to manage the foreign currency exposure from its purchase of goods and receipts from the sale of goods in foreign currency. The fair value of the contract at the year end is computed by the comparison of the contract rate with the rate of an equivalent instrument at the balance sheet date.


24.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At beginning of year
(6,797)



At end of year
(6,797)

Company


2024
£


At beginning of year
-



At end of year
-
The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(6,797)
(6,797)
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

25.


Provisions


Group



Other provisions

£





At 1 April 2023
230,322


Charged to profit or loss
362,142


Utilised in year
(50,000)



At 31 March 2024
542,464

The Group has recognised provisions in respect of onerous contracts, specifically in relation to additional freight and distribution costs.
The net impact of the above is a charge to the statement of income and retained earnings in the period of £312,142 (2023 release to the statement of income and retained earnings of £1,053,860).  


26.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



101 (2023 - 101) A Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
101
101
101 (2023 - 101) B Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
101
101

202

202



27.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other adjustments.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
28.


Analysis of net debt




At 1 April 2023
Cash flows
At 31 March 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,767,487

(323,395)

1,444,092

Debt due after 1 year

(450,001)

450,001

-

Debt due within 1 year

(4,803,267)

1,248,263

(3,555,004)


(3,485,781)
1,374,869
(2,110,912)


29.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension expense represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £107,061 (2023 - £46,067). Contributions totaling £5,462 (2023 - £5,340) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and are included in creditors.


30.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2024 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
67,356
65,500

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
131,000
-

198,356
65,500

31.


Related party transactions

During the year the Group made purchases of £74,543  (2023 - 71,995) from Unicorn Ingredients Private Limited, a company in which they indirectly hold 96.67% of the shares.
The Group considers its key management personnel to be the Directors. Transactions with the Directors are disclosed in note 32. Furthermore, management also considers Sally Horan, spouse of a director to be key management personnel, to whom a salary of £25,000 and pension contributions of £10,000 were paid during the year.


32.


Transactions with Directors

During the year dividends paid to directors amounted to £380,898 (2023 - £361,139).

33.


Controlling party

There is no ultimate controlling party of Uni Holdings 1 Ltd.

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