Company registration number 13714045 (England and Wales)
LACG LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
LACG LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
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LACG LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2024
31 January 2024
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31 January 2024
30 November 2022 (Restated)
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
2,878,486
168,133
Current assets
Stocks
33,271
-
Debtors
4
575,773
14,176
Cash at bank and in hand
135,961
2,363,635
745,005
2,377,811
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(5,750,320)
(2,872,033)
Net current liabilities
(5,005,315)
(494,222)
Net liabilities
(2,126,829)
(326,089)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
6
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(2,126,830)
(326,090)
Total equity
(2,126,829)
(326,089)

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

The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 30 January 2025
R M Ward
Director
Company registration number 13714045 (England and Wales)
LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

LACG Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 30 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7EB.

1.1
Reporting period

The company's reported results are for a longer period, following a decision by the directors to extend the accounting reference date from 30 November 2023 to 31 January 2024.

1.2
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.3
Going concern

The company has net liabilities of £2,126,829 as at 31 January 2024. Having reviewed the company's financial forecasts and expected future cash flows, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Two of the group entities, Aqua Brit Limited and Hutong Limited, have confirmed their intention to provide financial support, should it be required over the twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements. The directors therefore consider that the company has access to sufficient funding to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. As a result the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.true

1.4
Turnover

Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT. Restaurant sales are recognised on the provision of the service. Deposits received in advance for events are deferred until that service is provided.

1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
over the unexpired lease term
Fixtures and fittings
over 6 years straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to the income statement.

LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowances for obsolete and slow moving items.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in the income statement. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in the income statement.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position 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.

LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through the income statement, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in the income statement.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the income statement.

Classification of financial liabilities

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

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.10
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.11
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year/period. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.12
Staff costs

The company engages the services of a related staff services company and does not employ staff in its own right. Such costs are recognised on the provision of the service.

1.13
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease asset are consumed.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in the income statement.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the period was: zero (2022 : zero)

The company engages the services of a related staff services company and does not employ staff in its own right.

LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 December 2022
168,133
-
0
168,133
Additions
2,035,297
812,341
2,847,638
At 31 January 2024
2,203,430
812,341
3,015,771
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2022
-
0
-
0
-
0
0
Depreciation charged in the period
69,590
67,695
137,285
At 31 January 2024
69,590
67,695
137,285
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2024
2,133,840
744,646
2,878,486
At 30 November 2022
168,133
-
0
168,133
4
Debtors
2024
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
34,292
-
0
Amounts owed by group undertakings
305,480
-
0
Other debtors
216,568
14,176
Prepayments and accrued income
19,433
-
0
575,773
14,176
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2022 (Restated)
£
£
Trade creditors
280,154
45,944
Amounts owed to group undertakings
4,223,190
2,500,397
Accruals and deferred income
1,246,976
325,692
5,750,320
2,872,033
LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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6
Called up share capital
2024
2022
2024
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
1
1
1
1
7
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:

The auditor's report was unqualified.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Saskia Harrison
Statutory Auditor:
Gerald Edelman LLP
Date of audit report:
30 January 2025
8
Prior year restatement

Prior year admin expenses and accruals did not include the accounting adjustment for a rent free period of £322,192 and consequently has been restated correcting these balances.

9
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

LACG Limited and its fellow UK subsidiary undertakings have provided cross guarantees as part of a group guarantee arrangement in order to secure a bank loan of £5m with a fellow subsidiary undertaking.

10
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2024
2022
£
£
Within one year
459,208
-
0
Between two and five years
1,960,000
1,357,541
In over five years
4,004,575
5,066,242
6,423,783
6,423,783
11
Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption available under FRS102 1A whereby it has not disclosed transactions and balances with any wholly owned group companies.

12
Parent company

The immediate parent company is ANKH Concepts Limited and the ultimate parent company is Contemporary Global Limited. Both companies are registered in the British Virgin Islands.

LACG LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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13
Adjustment for rent free period

The loss before taxation includes an accrued expense for a rent free period related to an operating lease of £573,233.

 

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