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REGISTERED NUMBER: 04096596 (England and Wales)















Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023

for

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023










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Balance Sheet 1

Notes to the Financial Statements 3


Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Balance Sheet
31 October 2023

31.10.23 31.10.22
Notes £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 5 5,500 5,500
Tangible assets 6 144,146 128,609
149,646 134,109

Current assets
Stocks 22,000 15,000
Debtors 7 84,508 123,741
Cash at bank and in hand 595,281 448,538
701,789 587,279
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 8 (330,639 ) (276,460 )
Net current assets 371,150 310,819
Total assets less current liabilities 520,796 444,928

Provisions for liabilities (4,675 ) (5,099 )
Net assets 516,121 439,829

Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 100 100
Retained earnings 516,021 439,729
516,121 439,829

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Balance Sheet - continued
31 October 2023


The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 October 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for:
(a)ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings has not been delivered.

The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on 31 October 2024 and were signed by:





Mr N J Holt - Director


Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


1. Statutory information

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited is a private company, limited by shares , registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address are as below:

Registered number: 04096596

Registered office: Church Farm Barns
Wolferton
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6HA

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).


2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.

The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. All accounting policies have been applied consistently, other than where new policies have been adopted.

Going Concern
The director believes that the company is well placed to manage its financial risks successfully and has reasonable expectation that it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and has therefore accordingly prepared these financial statements on a going concern basis.

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


3. Accounting policies - continued

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

(i)Useful economic lives of tangible assets

The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancements, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See notes to the accounts for the carrying amount of tangible assets and the useful economic lives for each class of assets.

(ii)Taxation

The company establishes provisions based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience with the previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax authority.

Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company's activities. Turnover is stated net of discounts, rebates, Value Added Tax and other sales taxes.

Turnover from the sale of own goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods), the amount of turnover can be measured reliably, it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity, and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.

Turnover also represents commissions, premiums and income for other associated services during the period, relating to the sale of auction items and lots. Sales are recognised when the auction takes place, which is the point at which a hammer price is agreed on an item. At this point, the amount of turnover can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the entity and the costs incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially recorded at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Any intangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of the revaluation, as determined by reference to an active market, less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


3. Accounting policies - continued

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life.
Short leasehold - 2% straight line
Plant and machinery - 25% p.a. reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings - 15% p.a. reducing balance
Motor vehicles - 25% p.a. reducing balance
Office equipment - 25% p.a. reducing balance

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets.

Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and
slow moving items. Net realisable value is calculated at the lower of cost or selling price less cost to complete.

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


3. Accounting policies - continued

Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised in profit or loss immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. 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 entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities.

Where the contractual obligations of financial instruments (including share capital) are equivalent to a similar debt instrument, those financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are presented as such in the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in the profit and loss account. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate of return on the outstanding liability.

Where the contractual terms of share capital do not have any terms meeting the definition of a financial liability then this is classed as an equity instrument. Dividends and distributions relating to equity instruments are debited direct to equity.

Taxation
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


3. Accounting policies - continued
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Foreign currencies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange gains or losses are taken to the profit and loss account.

Leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Lease payments made under operating leases are recognised as an expense in the profit or loss over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense.

Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.

4. Employees and directors

The average number of employees during the year was 16 (2022 - 13 ) .

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


5. Intangible fixed assets
Patents and
licences
£
Cost
At 1 November 2022
and 31 October 2023 5,500
Net book value
At 31 October 2023 5,500
At 31 October 2022 5,500

6. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures
Short Plant and and
leasehold machinery fittings
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 November 2022 50,844 1,012 49,018
Additions 25,205 2,916 5,353
At 31 October 2023 76,049 3,928 54,371
Depreciation
At 1 November 2022 6,342 284 34,973
Charge for year 1,436 547 2,723
At 31 October 2023 7,778 831 37,696
Net book value
At 31 October 2023 68,271 3,097 16,675
At 31 October 2022 44,502 728 14,045

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


6. Tangible fixed assets - continued

Motor Office
vehicles equipment Totals
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 November 2022 189,628 93,622 384,124
Additions - 4,793 38,267
At 31 October 2023 189,628 98,415 422,391
Depreciation
At 1 November 2022 143,131 70,785 255,515
Charge for year 11,624 6,400 22,730
At 31 October 2023 154,755 77,185 278,245
Net book value
At 31 October 2023 34,873 21,230 144,146
At 31 October 2022 46,497 22,837 128,609

7. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
31.10.23 31.10.22
£ £
Trade debtors - 2,390
Other debtors 84,508 121,351
84,508 123,741

8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
31.10.23 31.10.22
£ £
Trade creditors 29,391 50,214
Taxation and social security 3,721 13,133
Other creditors 297,527 213,113
330,639 276,460

9. Leasing agreements

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
31.10.23 31.10.22
£ £
Within one year 34,865 33,365

Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited (Registered number: 04096596)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023


10. Related party disclosures

No transactions were undertaken with the director or related parties such as are required to be disclosed under the Financial Reporting Standard 102, Section 1A.