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Registered number: 02234562










UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
I R Liddell 
S W G Ireland 
P Stone 




Company secretary
N K Brooks



Registered number
02234562



Registered office
Upminster Court
133 Hall Lane

Upminster

Essex

United Kingdom

RM14 1AL




Independent auditors
MHA
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor's

The Pinnacle

150 Midsummer Boulevard

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK9 1FD





 
UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
 
1 - 2
Directors' report
 
3 - 5
Independent auditors' report
 
6 - 9
Statement of income and retained earnings
 
10
Balance sheet
 
11 - 12
Notes to the financial statements
 
13 - 31


 
UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
The Directors present their strategic report on Uniserve Holdings Limited for the period ended 31 December 2023.

Uniserve Holdings Limited (the Company) is a holding company and a service provider to various group companies directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the Company. Services provided include management, IT, compliance, treasury and financial services.

Business review
 
Acting as a central service provider for major group companies the Company ensures that services provided by all group companies follow the same quality standards and best practice to ensure the best possible customer experience.
Centralising management services ensures that group companies offering different types of services coordinate when providing solutions to a customer - aiming to provide one-stop shop logistics solutions. The centralised management and administration service allows the company to identify risks that could concern various group entities as early as possible and to share information on risks and to coordinate risk mitigation and avoidance measures.
By consolidating other administration services for various group companies, the Company generates benefits for all group companies. Such benefits can be generated through better management of centralised resources or economy of scale including increased purchasing power when using third party service providers including banks, making investments or investing money.
As part of the group strategy the Company continuously investigates opportunities to enhance or improve its service offerings to group companies. The Company and its Directors are also observing the market to identify potential investments in other businesses to support growth and diversification of the group's service offering.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Company provides services to other group companies. Demand for services rendered by the Company is partly driven by the performance of the other group companies. In case of a poor performance of other group companies and a lack of demand for services the company would have to adjust its capacity to render services.

Considering the diversification of the group and the large (and increasing) number of group companies the directors consider this a risk as relatively low since it is very unlikely that all businesses of group companies would be impacted at the same time. Also, the range of services offered by the Company does help to mitigate any risk since internal resources can be shifted based on demand.

The Company recognised a provision of £63,515,116 (2022: £147,196,000) in relation to claims against the Company in respect of services rendered to other group companies in previous years that could lead to claims against other group companies which could then take recourse on the Company. The Directors have made a re-assessment of the individual cases and re-qualified the expected liability as a provision rather than an accrual. Also, based on the re-assessment the Directors have revised their best estimate of the amount required to settle the potential liability.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Company's key performance indicators are turnover and profit before tax as set out in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. These indicators and performance are monitored both against Budget/Forecast and past performance to identify and analyse trends.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Other key performance indicators
 
The performance of the businesses that are purchasing management services from the company is monitored based on defined KPIs and regular reporting to closely follow the efficiency and success of management services provided.

Where the Company makes investments and acquires shareholdings in other businesses return on investment, free cash flow and growth/market share are closely monitored.

The Directors do closely follow the utilisation of resources (in particular staff) dedicated to render certain services to shift resources when needed and to ensure cost efficiency. The company considers its staff as one of its key assets and strengths. In this context the Company monitors staff turnover, reasons for departures and encourages staff to participate in training.

Where third party services are purchased the performance of suppliers is monitored based on key performance indicator applicable for the particular services.

The Company and the group have a strong commitment to the environment and sustainability. In particular, the carbon footprint of the individual businesses is monitored very closely.

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
From the perspective of the board, as a result of the group governance structure, that matters that it is responsible for considering under Section 172 (1) of the Companies Act 2006 (s172) have been considered to an appropriate extent by the group board in relation both to the group and to this entity. The board has also considered relevant matters where appropriate. To the extent necessary for an understanding of the development, performance and position of the entity, an explanantion of how the group board has considered the matters set out in s172 (for the group and for the entity) is set out in the Strategic Report of the group's annual report, which does not form part of this report.


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



................................................
I R Liddell
Director

Date: 28 January 2025

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' 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 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 of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments 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 Company will continue in business.

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company continued to be that of a holding company.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £122,165,360 (2022 - loss £5,264,337).

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The Directors who served during the year were:

I R Liddell 
S W G Ireland 
P Stone 

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Disabled employees

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 company continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. it is the policy of
the company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible,
be identical to that of other employees.

Engagement with employees

From the perspective of the board, as a result of the group governance structure, the group board has taken the
lead in carrying out the duties of a board in respect of the company's employees, including engaging with them,
having regard to their interests and the effect of that regard (including principal decisions taken by the company
during the financial year). The board of the company has also considered relevant matters where appropriate. An
explanation of how the group board has carried out these responsibilities (for the group and for the entity) is set
out in the Strategic Report of the group's annual report, which does not form part of this report.

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

From the perspective of the board, as a result of the group governance structure, the group board has taken the
lead in carrying out the duties of a board in respect of the company's other stakeholders. The board of the
company has also considered relevant matters where appropriate. An explanation of how the Directors on the
group board have had regard to the need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers,
customers and others, and the effect of that regard, including on the principal decisions taken by the company
during the financial year, is set out (for the group and for the entity) in the Strategic Report of the group's annual
report, which does not form part of this report.

Future developments

The Uniserve Holdings Limited ("Uniserve") Group has a diverse range services and facilities and we will continue to invest in new supply chain technologies and efficiencies. We will be increasing our infrastructure through acquisition of national and international properties and service providers, as well as providing education as a major benefit for working for Uniserve and being a client of ours.

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

The Company has not separately presented streamlined energy and carbon reporting disclosures for the year ended December 2023. This is on the basis that the Parent company and GB Europe Limited, is including full disclosures for the group on a consolidated basis for the year ended December 2023. In future reporting periods it is the intention of the Directors to separately present these disclosures within the Uniserve Holdings Limited annual report.

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'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's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Auditors

The auditorsMHAwill 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.
 





................................................
I R Liddell
Director

Date: 28 January 2025

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Uniserve Holdings Limited  (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2023, which comprise the Statement of income and retained earnings, the Balance sheet 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 Company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of its 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 Company 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 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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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (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 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.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its 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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the 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 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 Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (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 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:

• enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and
  claims;
• performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal and
  other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside
  the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
• reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
• reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to access compliance
  with applicable 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.


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.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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.





Simon Knibbs MA FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
MHA
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor's
  
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Date:
 
 MHA is the trading name of MacIntyre Hudson LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and  Wales                      ( registered number OC312313).
28 January 2025
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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
32,341,477
73,500,000

Gross profit
  
32,341,477
73,500,000

Administrative expenses
  
57,857,039
(51,062,700)

Other operating income
 5 
72,644
675,540

Fair value movements
 6 
17,018,580
(34,156,000)

Operating profit/(loss)
 7 
107,289,740
(11,043,160)

Income from shares in group undertakings
  
27,465,226
-

Income from fixed assets investments
 12 
5,152,684
6,636,000

Interest receivable and similar income
 13 
3,435,866
1,174,000

Interest payable and similar expenses
 14 
(9,436,754)
(182,177)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
133,906,762
(3,415,337)

Tax on profit/(loss)
 15 
(11,741,402)
(1,849,000)

Profit/(loss) after tax
  
122,165,360
(5,264,337)

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
27,061,682
32,326,019

  
27,061,682
32,326,019

Profit/(loss) for the year
  
122,165,360
(5,264,337)

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
149,227,042
27,061,682
The notes on pages 13 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02234562

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 16 
56,393,178
61,115,634

Investments
 17 
111,826,985
112,018,089

  
168,220,163
173,133,723

Current assets
  

Debtors
 18 
259,588,002
144,676,000

Current asset investments
 19 
286,648,086
264,293,240

Cash at bank and in hand
 20 
47,769,011
155,614,487

  
594,005,099
564,583,727

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 21 
(543,758,027)
(560,802,768)

Net current assets
  
 
 
50,247,072
 
 
3,780,959

Total assets less current liabilities
  
218,467,235
176,914,682

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 22 
(2,909,401)
-

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 23 
(2,114,765)
(1,957,000)

Other provisions
 24 
(64,116,027)
(147,796,000)

  
 
 
(66,230,792)
 
 
(149,753,000)

Net assets
  
149,327,042
27,161,682


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
100,000
100,000

Profit and loss account
 26 
149,227,042
27,061,682

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
149,327,042
27,161,682

  
149,327,042
27,161,682


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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02234562
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

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




................................................
I R Liddell
Director

Date: 28 January 2025

The notes on pages 13 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

Uniserve Holdings Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales, registered number 02234562. The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Upminster Court, Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 1AL, United Kingdom.
The principal activity of the Company has continued to be that of a holding company.
The financial statements are presented in British Pounds, which is also the functional currency of the Company.

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 management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Exemption from preparing consolidated financial statements

The Company is exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements as all of its subsidiaries are required to be excluded from consolidation by section 402 of the Companies Act 2006.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company'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.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of income and retained earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company 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:

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.7

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company 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 Company in independently administered funds.

 
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 operates and generates 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; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

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.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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
-
20%
Plant and machinery
-
20%
Motor vehicles
-
20%
Fixtures and fittings
-
20%
Computer equipment
-
20%

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.

 
2.12

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
2.13

Associates and joint ventures

Associates and Joint Ventures are held at cost less impairment.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

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.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

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

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

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

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with 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 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 Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

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 Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans 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 receipts
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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

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.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, which are described in note 2, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily separated from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Key balances which are affected by the use of estimate include the stock provision and bad debt provision. Estimates are calculated based on managements best estimate of recoverable amounts.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed  on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgments
The following judgments (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Decision to recognise a provision
As described in note 22, the Company recognised a provision of £63,515,116 (2022: £147,196,000) in relation to claims against the Company in respect of services and goods supplied because it is considered more likely than not that the Company will be required to compensate customers.

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.

Impairment of investments
The assessment of investment impairment involves management's judgment, considering market conditions, financial performance and relevant indicators. Observable data indicating that there has been a measurable decrease in the valuation methods, including market prices and discounted cash flow models, are employed with key assumptions such as cash flows and discount rates. Sensitivity analyses are conducted to assess the impact of critical assumptions.

If impairment is identified, a provision is recorded, reducing the carrying amount. Detailed disclosures on impaired investments, including losses, judgments and assumptions are outlined in note 15. Whilst it is deemed that assessments are appropriate, actual results may differ due to inherent market uncertainties.


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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Turnover

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


2023
2022
£
£

Management charges
-
59,974,800

Intercompany recharges
22,831,575
1,069,000

Rent
9,509,902
12,456,200

32,341,477
73,500,000


2023
2022
£
£

United Kingdom
32,341,477
73,500,000

32,341,477
73,500,000



5.


Other operating income

2023
2022
£
£

Sundry income
72,644
675,540

72,644
675,540



6.


Fair value movements

The fair value movements in investments in listed and unlisted entities amounted to £17,018,580 gain for  the year ended 31 December 2023 (2022 : £34,156,000 loss). 


7.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
5,251,412
5,209,000

Exchange differences
31,539
517,000

Other operating lease rentals
2,543,614
2,589,000

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8.


Income from shares in group undertakings

Dividends received from fixed asset investments in associates and subsidiaries amounted to £27,465,226 for the year ended 31 December 2023 (2022 : £473,530). 


9.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements
47,250
46,920

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.


10.


Employees

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


2023
2022
£
£

Wages and salaries
12,374,949
23,892,976

Social security costs
1,390,376
3,216,987

Cost of defined contribution scheme
179,479
111,453

13,944,804
27,221,416


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


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Directors
3
3



Employees
186
150

189
153

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
1,389,205
7,341,000

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
7,044
8,000

1,396,249
7,349,000


During the year retirement benefits accrued to the Directors in the amount of £7,044 (2022 - 8,000) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid Director received remuneration of £777,101 (2022 - £6,243,000).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid Director amounted to £3,522 (2022 - £3,000).


12.


Income from investments

2023
2022
£
£



Dividend income from listed current asset investments
5,152,684
6,636,000

5,152,684
6,636,000





13.


Interest receivable

2023
2022
£
£


Bank and investment interest receivable
3,435,866
1,174,000

3,435,866
1,174,000


14.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Bank interest payable
239,922
182,177

Interest charge on provisions
9,196,832
-

9,436,754
182,177

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

15.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
11,583,637
1,813,000

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
37,000


11,583,637
1,850,000


Total current tax
11,583,637
1,850,000

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
157,765
(1,000)

Total deferred tax
157,765
(1,000)


Tax on profit/(loss)
11,741,402
1,849,000
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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
 
15.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2022 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2023
2022
£
£


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
133,906,762
(3,415,337)


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%)
31,494,870
(648,914)

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
(2,578,843)
2,573,914

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
-
37,000

Non-taxable income
(182,068)
(68,000)

Chargeable gains/(losses)
3,995,445
-

Dividends from UK companies
(7,671,911)
(377,000)

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
(4,246,761)
-

Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(14,109)
(611,000)

Deferred tax for changes in tax rates
261,486
469,000

Fixed asset differences
664,308
474,000

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
563
-

Group relief
(9,981,578)
-

Total tax charge for the year
11,741,402
1,849,000


Factors that may affect future tax charges

The Company transfer pricing review is in progress which may impact the tax treatment of group transactions. Should adjustment for transfer pricing result, Uniserve Holdings Limited, as a member of the GB Europe Holdings Limited, will offset the adjustment to corporation tax profits against the losses of other entities within the group via group relief as permitted by the UK tax legislation. Other than for transfer pricing adjustments, no compensation for the equivalent of loss relief used is paid in the group. 

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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
73,835,933
668,943
9,523,182
3,319,736
976,311


Additions
115,508
5,191
-
-
408,257



At 31 December 2023

73,951,441
674,134
9,523,182
3,319,736
1,384,568



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
14,197,382
668,943
8,924,033
2,605,000
813,113


Charge for the year on owned assets
4,605,795
288
206,250
346,046
93,033



At 31 December 2023

18,803,177
669,231
9,130,283
2,951,046
906,146



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
55,148,264
4,903
392,899
368,690
478,422



At 31 December 2022
59,638,551
-
599,149
714,736
163,198
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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

           16.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Total

£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
88,324,105


Additions
528,956



At 31 December 2023

88,853,061



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
27,208,471


Charge for the year on owned assets
5,251,412



At 31 December 2023

32,459,883



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
56,393,178



At 31 December 2022
61,115,634


17.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies
Investments in associates
Listed investments
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
83,577,897
27,628,103
774,090
37,999
112,018,089


Additions
33,750
-
-
-
33,750


Disposals
-
-
-
(9,735)
(9,735)


Revaluations
-
(5,419)
(183,581)
(26,119)
(215,119)



At 31 December 2023
83,611,647
27,622,684
590,509
2,145
111,826,985




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UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Uniserve Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
99%
Uniserve (Airfreight) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Uniserve (Europe) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Uniserve (UK) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Uniserve (Scotland) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Uniserve (Ireland) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Eurotrade Fulfillment Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Ocean Gateway LLP
England and Wales
Ordinary
99%
Ocean Gateway (2) LLP
England and Wales
Ordinary
99%
Seafast Holdings Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Wilgo Freight Holdings Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Customs Insights Consultancy Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Portall Solutions Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
One World Global Trade Management Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Uniserve Pte Ltd (Previous name Uniseve EGDC Pte Ltd)
Singapore
Ordinary
100%
Kelleher Forwarding Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
99%
Agency Labour Staff Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Felixstowe Gateway Portcentric Services Ltd
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Dover Property Holdings Limited (Previous name "Gateway Portcentric Services Ltd")
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
London Gateway Portcentric Services Ltd
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
James Kemball Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Regional Freight Services Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
99%
Supply Chain Academy Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Metro Global Holdings Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
Grand Events Holdings Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
75%
Speke Property Holdings Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
*Seafast Cold-Chain Logistics plc
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
*Seafast Global plc
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
*Seafast Shipping plc
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
*Seafast Liner Agency Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
*Seafast Logistics Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
*South Atlantic Container Line Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
**Cromwell Manor Functions Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
75%
**Saville's Catering Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
75%
***Uniserve Drinks Logistics Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
***Pelican Two Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
****D.J.B. Haulage Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
^CP Training Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
^^Metro Shipping Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
^^^London Stansted Cargo Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%
^^^Zenith Logistic Services (UK) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary
100%

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Subsidiary undertakings (continued)

   *   Held indirectly via Seafast Holdings Limited
  **  Held indirectly via Grand Events Holdings Limited
 ***  Held indirectly via Wilgo Freight Holdings Limited
****  Held indirectly via James Kemball Limited
   ^   Held indirectly via Supply Chain Academy Limited
  ^^  Held indirectly via Metro Global Holdings Limited
 ^^^ Held indirectly via Uniserve (UK) Limited





18.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£

Due after more than one year

Amounts owed by group undertakings
20,000,000
20,000,000

Other debtors
4,441,935
10,007,000

24,441,935
30,007,000

Due within one year

Trade debtors
336,823
844,000

Amounts owed by group undertakings
225,558,637
107,840,000

Amounts owed by other participating interests
4,732,445
2,083,000

Other debtors
2,163,895
3,300,000

Prepayments and accrued income
1,986,100
538,000

Corporation tax recoverable
368,167
64,000

259,588,002
144,676,000



19.


Current asset investments

2023
2022
£
£

Unlisted investments
286,648,086
264,293,240

286,648,086
264,293,240


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

20.


Cash and cash equivalents

2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
47,769,011
155,614,487

47,769,011
155,614,487



21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Trade creditors
1,977,676
1,028,000

Amounts owed to group undertakings
518,981,826
551,242,967

Amounts owed to other participating interests
1,569,399
1,787,720

Corporation tax
12,804,987
2,014,000

Other taxation and social security
4,237,281
275,854

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
-
38,194

Other creditors
902,120
1,862,000

Accruals and deferred income
3,284,738
2,554,033

543,758,027
560,802,768


The Company has bank facilities in place which are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the Company.

The Company also has bank facilities in place relating to securities given for inter-company guarantees which are unlimited in amount for a number of specific subsidiary companies and a security given for guarantees limited to £100,000 for third parties.


22.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2023
2022
£
£

Other creditors
2,909,401
-


The Company has bank facilities in place which are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.

The Company also has bank facilities in place relating to securities given for inter-company guarantees which are unlimited in amount for a number of specific subsidiary companies and a security given for guarantees limited to £100,000 for third parties.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

23.


Deferred taxation




2023
2022


£

£






At beginning of year
(1,957,000)
(1,958,000)


Charged to profit or loss
(157,765)
1,000



At end of year
(2,114,765)
(1,957,000)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(2,114,765)
(1,957,000)

(2,114,765)
(1,957,000)


24.


Provisions




Claims provision
Dilapidations provision
Total

£
£
£





At 1 January 2023
147,196,000
600,000
147,796,000


Unwind of discount
9,196,832
-
9,196,832


Released in year
(102,678,038)
-
(102,678,038)


Other movements
9,801,233
-
9,801,233



At 31 December 2023
63,516,027
600,000
64,116,027

Claims provisions represent claims against the Company in respect of services and goods provided. The amount provided represents management's best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. The Company has not disclosed all of the information required by paragraphs 21.14 to 21.15 of FRS 102 on the grounds that it could seriously prejudice the position of the entity.
The dilapidation provisions relate to a number of leases with different terms and hence the provisions are expected to be utilised at differing terms between 1 and 15 years.
Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

25.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100,000 (2022 - 100,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100,000
100,000



26.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account reserve includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.


27.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2023 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2023
2022
£
£


Not later than 1 year
2,543,614
4,653,000

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
6,669,565
11,790,000

Later than 5 years
-
502,000

9,213,179
16,945,000


28.


Related party transactions

During the year the following transactions occurred with other related parties that were not wholly owned.

A loan of £5,675,337 to Uniserve Holdings Group Employee Benfit Trust has been fully impaired and written off during the year.

Accumulated interest charged in respect of a loan of £4,331,520 (2022: £4,331,520) to Uniserve Funded Unapproved Retirement Benefit Scheme amounted to £1,993,665 (2022: £1,897,665). During the year interest of £96,821 (2022: £96,000) was charged in respect of this loan.                                        


29.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent company is GB Global Holdco. Pte. Ltd., a company incorporated in Singapore.
The UK parent undertaking for which consolidated accounts are prepared is GB Europe Holdings Limited. These consolidated accounts may be obtained from the Companies House website.
The ultimate controlling party is Mr I R Liddell by virtue of his shareholdings in the ultimate parent company.

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