REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218 (England and Wales) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, DIRECTORS' REPORT AND |
AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
FOR |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218 (England and Wales) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, DIRECTORS' REPORT AND |
AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
FOR |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Group Strategic Report | 2 |
Directors' Report | 5 |
Directors' Responsibilities Statement | 7 |
Independent Auditors' Report | 8 |
Consolidated Income Statement | 12 |
Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income | 13 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet | 14 |
Company Balance Sheet | 15 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 17 |
Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 18 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 19 |
Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 20 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 22 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
DIRECTORS: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Suite A, 2nd Floor, |
East West Building |
2 Tollhouse Hill |
Nottingham |
NG1 5FS |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 June 2024. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
The principal activity of the Group in the year under review was that of providing asset management services to the commercial and residential properties in the Group in addition to commercial property investment and development. |
Group turnover rose marginally by 1.0% to £10.9m (2023: £10.8m). This represents rental income derived from the commercial property portfolio. The gross profit margin remained consistent (95%) generating a gross profit of £10.3m (2023: £10.3m). |
Interest payable and similar expenses has increased significantly to £10.0m (2023: £4.3m) as a result of rising interest rates and increased borrowing. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
Liquidity and cash flow risk |
The liabilities of the Group are met thanks to financial support from its parent WA Capital Limited. WA Capital has indicated that it intends to continue to support its subsidiaries and has no intention of recalling inter company loans. |
The commercial property portfolio of the Group cannot easily be liquidated. |
The Group has borrowing secured on the commercial property portfolio. The loan is repayable on 30th June 2026. |
Interest rate risk |
The Group is financed through shareholders' equity, retained profits, shareholder loan and secured bank borrowings. The Group regularly reviews its exposure to interest rate fluctuations and takes steps to manage this with derivatives where it is considered pertinent. |
Fluctuation in commercial property value |
The Group purchases high quality assets and holds them for the long term. Temporary fluctuations do not impact the long term strategy. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
Analysis of development and performance |
Given the nature of the Group, the Directors are of the opinion that analysis using other KPIs aside from revenue, profitability and net assets are not necessary to understand the performance or position of the Group. |
Future developments |
The Group will continue to operate its core activities with a view of achieving its aim of maximising long term shareholder wealth. |
Section 172(1) Statement |
The directors' duties |
The directors of the company, as for all UK companies, must act in accordance with the general duties set out in section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006. This is summarised as follows: |
A director must act in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in doing so have the regard (amongst other matters) to: |
-The likely consequences of any decision in the long term, |
-The interests of the company employees, |
-The need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others, |
-The impact of the company's operations on the community and the environment, the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct, and, |
-the need to act fairly as between members of the company. |
Strategy |
The directors are knowledgeable about the sectors they operate within and are able to react and make strategic decisions based on market conditions. |
Employees |
The group relies on its employees as vital contributors to interactions with various stakeholders, and their dedicated commitment is integral to the successful operation and growth of the business. Given the small team, each member is a key asset. |
Community and environment |
The group considers its impact on both community and the environment when making investment decisions. |
Business relationships |
The group has long standing relationships with its suppliers and advisors which it values. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
Shareholders |
The group aims to maximise shareholder wealth via its long term strategy. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
DIRECTORS' REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 30 June 2024. |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES |
The principal activity of the group in the year under review was that of providing asset management services to the commercial and residential properties in the group in addition to commercial property investment and development. |
The principal activity of the company is a property holding company which also provides asset management services to commercial and residential properties. |
DIVIDENDS |
No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 30 June 2024 (2023: nil). |
DIRECTORS |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 July 2023 to the date of this report. |
QUALIFYING THIRD PARTY INDEMNITY PROVISIONS |
The company has made qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its directors during the year. These provisions remain in force at the reporting date. |
STRATEGIC REPORT |
The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect a review of its principal risks, financial risk management, future developments and a review of its business. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
DIRECTORS' REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
AUDITORS |
The auditor, RSM UK Audit LLP, are deemed to be reappointed under Section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
The directors are responsible for preparing 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 they have elected to prepare group and parent company financial statements in accordance with applicable law and FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and parent company and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and |
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group or parent 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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of Marlborough Property Co Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 30 June 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
In our opinion, the financial statements: |
- give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company's affairs as at 30 June 2024 and of the group's loss for the year then ended; |
- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; |
- 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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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. |
Other information |
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
We have nothing to report in this regard. |
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
- the information given in the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- the directors' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors' report. |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
- adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or |
- the directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a strategic report or in preparing the directors' report. |
Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
The extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud irregularities are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. The objectives of our audit are to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding compliance with laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, to perform audit procedures to help identify instances of non-compliance with other laws and regulations that may have a material effect on the financial statements, and to respond appropriately to identified or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations identified during the audit. |
In relation to fraud, the objectives of our audit are to identify and assess the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud, to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud through designing and implementing appropriate responses and to respond appropriately to fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. |
However, it is the primary responsibility of management, with the oversight of those charged with governance, to ensure that the entity's operations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and for the prevention and detection of fraud. |
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud, the group audit engagement team: |
- obtained an understanding of the nature of the industry and sector, including the legal and regulatory framework that the group and parent company operate in and how the group and parent company are complying with the legal and regulatory framework; |
- inquired of management, and those charged with governance, about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities, including any known actual, suspected or alleged instances of fraud; |
- discussed matters about non-compliance with laws and regulations and how fraud might occur including assessment of how and where the financial statements may be susceptible to fraud. |
As a result of these procedures we consider the most significant laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the financial statements are FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and tax compliance regulations. We performed audit procedures to detect non-compliances which may have a material impact on the financial statements which included reviewing financial statement disclosures and inspecting correspondence with local tax authorities. |
There are no significant laws and regulations that have an indirect impact on the financial statements given the entity does not operate in a highly regulated industry. |
The group audit engagement team identified the risk of management override of controls as the area where the financial statements were most susceptible to material misstatement due to fraud. Audit procedures performed included but were not limited to testing manual journal entries and other adjustments and evaluating the business rationale in relation to significant, unusual transactions and transactions entered into outside the normal course of business. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities This description forms part of our auditor's report. |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED |
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 2006. Our 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 auditor's 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. |
for and on behalf of RSM UK Audit LLP (Statutory Auditor) |
Suite A, 2nd Floor, |
East West Building |
2 Tollhouse Hill |
Nottingham |
NG1 5FS |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER | 3 | 10,926,612 | 10,820,256 |
Cost of sales | 579,990 | 538,810 |
GROSS PROFIT | 10,346,622 | 10,281,446 |
Administrative expenses | 2,551,068 | 2,057,025 |
OPERATING PROFIT | 6 | 7,795,554 | 8,224,421 |
Interest receivable and similar income | 7 | 91,322 | 43,888 |
7,886,876 | 8,268,309 |
Fair value adjustment on |
investment property | (5,687,290 | ) | (44,577,564 | ) |
2,199,586 | (36,309,255 | ) |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 8 | 9,988,165 | 4,285,386 |
LOSS BEFORE TAXATION | (7,788,579 | ) | (40,594,641 | ) |
Tax on loss | 9 | 132,099 | 182,858 |
LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR | ( | ) | ( | ) |
Loss attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | (7,920,678 | ) | (40,777,499 | ) |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
LOSS FOR THE YEAR | (7,920,678 | ) | (40,777,499 | ) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | (7,920,678 | ) | (40,777,499 | ) |
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | (7,920,678 | ) | (40,777,499 | ) |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
30 JUNE 2024 |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 13 | 2,376,217 | 2,454,925 |
Investments | 14 | - | - |
Investment property | 15 | 223,480,001 | 228,455,001 |
225,856,218 | 230,909,926 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 16 | 2,333,804 | 1,247,879 |
Cash at bank | 1,714,305 | 11,074,509 |
4,048,109 | 12,322,388 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 17 | (153,040,603 | ) | (158,744,363 | ) |
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | (148,992,494 | ) | (146,421,975 | ) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 76,863,724 | 84,487,951 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year | 18 | (99,823,704 | ) | (99,647,408 | ) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 20 | (1,384,944 | ) | (1,264,789 | ) |
NET LIABILITIES | (24,344,924 | ) | (16,424,246 | ) |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 21 | 100 | 100 |
Retained earnings | 22 | (24,345,024 | ) | (16,424,346 | ) |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | (24,344,924 | ) | (16,424,246 | ) |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 24 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: |
Mr D L Wright - Director |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET |
30 JUNE 2024 |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 13 |
Investments | 14 |
Investment property | 15 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 16 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 17 | ( | ) | ( | ) |
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( | ) | ( | ) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year | 18 | ( | ) | ( | ) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 20 | ( | ) | ( | ) |
NET (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS | ( | ) |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 21 |
Retained earnings | ( | ) |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | ( | ) |
Company's (loss)/profit for the financial year | (31,005,058 | ) | 251,246 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET - continued |
30 JUNE 2024 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 July 2022 | 100 | 24,353,153 | 24,353,253 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | (40,777,499 | ) | (40,777,499 | ) |
Balance at 30 June 2023 | 100 | (16,424,346 | ) | (16,424,246 | ) |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | (7,920,678 | ) | (7,920,678 | ) |
Balance at 30 June 2024 | 100 | (24,345,024 | ) | (24,344,924 | ) |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 July 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 30 June 2023 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | ( | ) | ( | ) |
Balance at 30 June 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
Cash generated from operations | 1 | 8,215,897 | 8,590,002 |
Interest paid | (10,808,267 | ) | (4,285,386 | ) |
Tax paid | (21,574 | ) | (28,475 | ) |
Net cash from operating activities | (2,613,944 | ) | 4,276,141 |
Cash flows from investing activities |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (8,602 | ) | (51,454 | ) |
Purchase of investment property | (712,290 | ) | (5,965,109 | ) |
Interest received | 91,322 | 43,888 |
Net cash from investing activities | (629,570 | ) | (5,972,675 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
New loans in year | - | 30,000,000 |
Loan repayments in year | (6,000,000 | ) | (25,211,000 | ) |
Loan arrangement fees | (116,690 | ) | (412,200 | ) |
Net cash from financing activities | (6,116,690 | ) | 4,376,800 |
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (9,360,204 | ) | 2,680,266 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 2 | 11,074,509 | 8,394,243 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 1,714,305 | 11,074,509 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
1. | RECONCILIATION OF LOSS BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Loss before taxation | (7,788,579 | ) | (40,594,641 | ) |
Depreciation charges | 87,310 | 84,170 |
Loss on revaluation of fixed assets | 5,687,290 | 44,577,564 |
Finance costs | 9,988,165 | 4,285,386 |
Finance income | (91,322 | ) | (43,888 | ) |
7,882,864 | 8,308,591 |
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors | (88,697 | ) | 130,238 |
Increase in trade and other creditors | 421,730 | 151,173 |
Cash generated from operations | 8,215,897 | 8,590,002 |
2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
Year ended 30 June 2024 |
30/6/24 | 1/7/23 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,714,305 | 11,074,509 |
Year ended 30 June 2023 |
30/6/23 | 1/7/22 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 11,074,509 | 8,394,243 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT |
Other |
non-cash |
At 1/7/23 | Cash flow | changes | At 30/6/24 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Net cash |
Cash at bank |
and in hand | 11,074,509 | (9,360,204 | ) | 1,714,305 |
11,074,509 | (9,360,204 | ) | 1,714,305 |
Debt |
Debts falling due |
after 1 year | (99,647,408 | ) | - | (176,296 | ) | (99,823,704 | ) |
(99,647,408 | ) | - | (176,296 | ) | (99,823,704 | ) |
Total | (88,572,899 | ) | (9,360,204 | ) | (176,296 | ) | (98,109,399 | ) |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
Marlborough Property Co Limited is a |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
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”), the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, and under the historical cost convention, modified to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. |
Basis of consolidation |
The group consists of Marlborough Property Company Limited and all of its subsidiaries. |
The company's and the group's principal activities and nature of its operations are disclosed in the Directors' Report. |
The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of Marlborough Property Company Limited and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. entities that the group controls through its power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain economic benefits). Subsidiaries acquired during the year are consolidated using the purchase method. Their results are incorporated from the date that control passes. |
All financial statements are made up to 30 June 2024. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group. |
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. |
The cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. |
Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. |
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
Going concern |
Notwithstanding the group net current liabilities of £148,992,493 (2023: £146,421,974) and group net liabilities of £24,344,923 (2023: £16,424,245) at 30 June 2024, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which the directors consider to be appropriate for the following reasons. |
The directors have prepared forecasts for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements which indicate that the group and company will have sufficient funds through funding from its parent company, WA Capital, to meet its liabilities as they fall due in that period. |
The forecasts prepared by the Directors are dependent on WA Capital Limited not seeking repayment of the amounts currently due to that company, which at 30 June 2024 amounted to £149,000,829. WA Capital Limited has indicated its intention to continue to make available such funds as are needed by the company, and that it does not seek repayment of the amount owed to it at the balance sheet date, for the period covered by the forecasts or until the investment property is sold or other funding becomes available. |
As with any company placing reliance on other group companies for financial support, the Directors acknowledge that there can be no certainty that this support will continue although, at the date of approval of the financial statements, they have no reason to believe that it will not do so. |
The company's bank loan (see notes 18 and 19 for details) was renewed on 30th June 2023 for a term of three years. |
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". |
- the requirement of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; |
- the requirement of Section 33 Related Party Disclosure paragraph 33.7; |
- the requirement of Section 33.7 Key management personnel compensation; |
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
The group has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland": |
• | the requirement of paragraph 33.7. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Significant judgements and estimates |
The Directors are continually evaluating estimates and judgements based on historical experience and other factors, including expectation of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. |
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities of the company are as follows: |
Valuation of investment properties |
Impairment of investments |
The carrying value of investments is based on value in use which requires estimates in respect of the future cashflows and an appropriate discount rate. The key inputs to the value in use calculations are the discount rate and the future earnings growth. See note 13 for the carrying value of investments. |
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
Recoverability of loans to group undertakings |
Management are required to make judgements regarding the classification of Amounts Owed by Group Undertakings, determined by reference to the facts in each case. Loans that are in the nature of current accounts and loans that are made on the clear understanding that they will be repaid within a relatively short period of time, should be treated as current assets, within debtors amounts falling due within one year. Where loans are used to meet the capital requirements of the borrower, they are in effect investments intended for use on a continuing basis and as such should be classified as fixed assets. |
Loans to group undertakings are stated at recoverable amounts, after appropriate provision for any impairment. The value of impairment requires judgement from the management team, based on estimates of the likely future cashflows of the debtor in question. At 30 June 2024 the carrying value of amounts owed by group undertakings was £227,406,275 (2023: £256,315,000). |
Turnover |
Turnover represents rental income receivable on assets leased under operating leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. It is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding value added tax. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Tangible fixed assets |
Freehold property | - |
Fixtures and fittings | - |
Computer equipment | - |
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. |
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 profit or loss. |
Impairment of fixed assets |
At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. |
The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment. |
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. |
Investments |
In the separate accounts of the company, interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. |
The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses orreversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss. |
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Investment property |
Investment properties are properties which are held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or for both. |
Subsequent to initial recognition |
i. Investment properties (including properties held under an operating lease) are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement; and |
ii. no depreciation is provided in respect of investment properties applying the fair value model. |
Financial instruments |
Financial instruments are recognised in the balance sheet when the group 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 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. |
Basic financial liabilities |
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies, 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 receipts 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. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Derivative instruments |
Derivatives include interest rate caps which are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge. |
Equity instruments |
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the fair value of 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. |
Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the consolidated profit and loss account, 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. |
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. |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial instruments 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. |
3. | TURNOVER |
The turnover and loss before taxation are attributable to the principal activities of the group. |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
The Company has one legal employee/Director (2023: one), and three other statutory Directors (2023: 3). |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
5. | DIRECTORS' EMOLUMENTS |
The number of Directors remunerated out of Marlborough Property Co is one (2023: one). The total Directors' remuneration is £158,250 and £6,563 pension costs (2023: £156,250). |
The other Directors are remunerated by the ultimate parent Company, WA Capital Limited. |
6. | OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) |
The operating profit (2023 - operating loss) is stated after charging: |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Depreciation - owned assets | 87,310 | 84,170 |
Auditors' remuneration | 87,925 | 74,375 |
7. | INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND SIMILAR INCOME |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Bank interest received | 91,322 | 43,888 |
8. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Bank loan interest | 6,601,268 | 3,202,344 |
Refinancing costs | 176,296 | 138,042 |
Net loss on financial assets measured at fair value through profit and loss | 3,210,601 | 945,000 |
9,988,165 | 4,285,386 |
9. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the loss for the year was as follows: |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax | 11,944 | 21,139 |
Deferred tax | 120,155 | 161,719 |
Tax on loss | 132,099 | 182,858 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
9. | TAXATION - continued |
Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Loss before tax | (7,788,579 | ) | (40,594,641 | ) |
Loss multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2023 - 20.500 %) | (1,947,145 | ) | (8,321,901 | ) |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 1,771,675 | 197,644 |
Income not taxable for tax purposes | (117,125 | ) | - |
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation | - | (2,393 | ) |
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | 29 | 11,598 |
Group Relief | (962,973 | ) | (367,318 | ) |
Property Revaluations | 1,421,823 | 9,138,401 |
Loss b/f | (34,185 | ) | (502,769 | ) |
Effect of difference in rate (DT@25%; CT@20.5%) | - | 29,596 |
Total tax charge | 132,099 | 182,858 |
In the Spring Budget 2021, the Government announced that from 1 April 2023 the corporation tax rate will increase to 25%. Substantive enactment occurred on 24 May 2021 therefore its effects have been included in these financial statements. The deferred tax balances within these financial statements have been calculated at 25% (2023: 25%). |
10. | INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT |
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
The loss after tax of the company was £31,005,058 (2023:profit of £251,246). |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
11. | PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT |
Company |
During the year, the Company reviewed the judgement applied for its amounts owed from group undertakings. Under FRS102, there is an accounting judgement for the classification of amounts owed by group undertakings as a current or fixed asset, the details of which are explained in note 2. The directors considered that the appropriate accounting treatment for the Company is to recognise the balance as a fixed asset and as such a prior period adjustment is required to correct the comparative financial statements. The line items affected in the company comparative balance sheet are shown below. There is no impact on the company's reported profit for the prior year. |
As previously reported | Adjustment | As restated at 30 June 2023 |
Investments | 1,287,718 | 256,315,000 | 257,602,718 |
Current assets |
Debtors due within one year | 257,545,265 | (256,315,000 | ) | 1,230,265 |
Net assets | 12,785,032 | 12,785,032 |
Capital and reserves |
Total Equity | 12,785,032 | 12,785,032 |
12. | AUDITORS REMUNERATION |
Auditor's remuneration has been recognised as £87,925 (2023: £74,375) in the company's accounts. This fee includes the fees in relation to the subsidiaries of the company who have not recognised audit fees for the year ended 30 June 2024. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
13. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Group |
Fixtures |
Freehold | and | Computer |
property | fittings | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 July 2023 | 2,740,493 | 382,417 | 87,418 | 3,210,328 |
Additions | - | 7,087 | 1,515 | 8,602 |
Disposals | - | (2,168 | ) | (734 | ) | (2,902 | ) |
At 30 June 2024 | 2,740,493 | 387,336 | 88,199 | 3,216,028 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 July 2023 | 383,669 | 322,646 | 49,088 | 755,403 |
Charge for year | 54,810 | 19,954 | 12,546 | 87,310 |
Eliminated on disposal | - | (2,168 | ) | (734 | ) | (2,902 | ) |
At 30 June 2024 | 438,479 | 340,432 | 60,900 | 839,811 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 June 2024 | 2,302,014 | 46,904 | 27,299 | 2,376,217 |
At 30 June 2023 | 2,356,824 | 59,771 | 38,330 | 2,454,925 |
Company |
Fixtures |
and | Computer |
fittings | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 July 2023 |
Additions |
Disposals | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) |
At 30 June 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 July 2023 |
Charge for year |
Eliminated on disposal | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) |
At 30 June 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 June 2024 |
At 30 June 2023 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
14. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Company |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Shares in group undertakings |
Loans to Group Undertakings |
Additional information is as follows: |
Company |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 July 2023 |
and 30 June 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 June 2024 |
At 30 June 2023 |
Investments (neither listed nor unlisted) were as follows: |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Cost b/f | 256,315,000 | 259,180,000 |
Additions | 6,324,886 | 6,185,840 |
Repayments | (4,001,156 | ) | (9,050,840 | ) |
Impairments | (31,232,455 | ) | - |
227,406,275 | 256,315,000 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
14. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
£ | £ |
30/06/24 | 30/06/23 |
Cost | 258,638,730 | 256,315,000 |
Impairment | (31,232,455 | ) | - |
Carrying Value | 227,406,275 | 256,315,000 |
The company owns 100% of the issued share capital of the companies listed below: |
Marlborough Property (Watermead) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Colmore Row) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Staines) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Water Court) Limited |
Marlborough Property (NBS 169) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Douglas) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Putney One) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Putney Two) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Camden) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Chiswick) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Clapham) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Eltham) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Kilburn) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Pinner) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Putney) Limited |
Marlborough Property (Whetstone) Limited |
Marlborough Propery (Harley Street) Limited |
The registered office for all companies listed above is; Two Marlborough Court, Watermead Business Park, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1AD. |
15. | INVESTMENT PROPERTY |
Group |
Total |
£ |
FAIR VALUE |
At 1 July 2023 | 228,455,001 |
Additions | 712,290 |
Fair value adjustment of investment property | (5,687,290 | ) |
At 30 June 2024 | 223,480,001 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 June 2024 | 223,480,001 |
At 30 June 2023 | 228,455,001 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
15. | INVESTMENT PROPERTY - continued |
Group |
Fair value at 30 June 2024 is represented by: |
£ |
Cost | 279,186,297 |
Fair value adjustment in 2017 | 8,894,511 |
Fair value adjustment in 2019 | (769,000 | ) |
Fair value adjustment in 2020 | (3,512,953 | ) |
Fair value adjustment in 2021 | (8,194,000 | ) |
Fair value adjustment in 2022 | (1,860,000 | ) |
Fair value adjustment in 2023 | (44,577,564 | ) |
Fair value adjustment in 2024 | (5,687,290 | ) |
223,480,001 |
If the investment property was stated on an historical cost basis rather than a fair value basis, the amounts would have been included as follows: |
30/06/24 | 30/06/23 |
£ | £ |
Cost | 279,186,297 | 278,474,007 |
The investment property was valued on 30th June 2024 by the Directors who are knowledgeable on the UK property market and utilise professional guidance where considered necessary. |
The property was valued on an Investment method basis by comparing the current passing rent and market rent for the property capitalised at an appropriate yield. The yield was derived from transactions over other similar properties for which price information was available. This rate was then adjusted to reflect differences in age, size, condition, location and any other factors considered relevant. |
16. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 | 30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Trade debtors | 303,970 | 263,882 |
Derivative | 996,399 | - |
Prepayments and accrued income | 1,033,435 | 983,997 |
2,333,804 | 1,247,879 |
The company recharges the interest it pays on its bank loan to its subsidiary Companies on a proportional basis, based on the subsidiaries property valuation. |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
17. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 | 30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Trade creditors | 575,991 | 395,937 |
Amounts owed to group undertakings | 149,000,829 | 155,000,000 |
Corporation tax | 12,191 | 21,821 |
VAT | 333,333 | 348,305 | 51,618 | 43,214 |
Other creditors | 476,460 | 345,707 |
Accruals and deferred income | 2,641,799 | 2,632,593 |
153,040,603 | 158,744,363 |
The company has loans from its parent, WA Capital Limited which are repayable on demand. |
18. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 | 30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Bank loans (see note 19) | 99,823,704 | 99,647,408 |
The three year bank loan which was renewed on 30th June 2023, is an interest only facility which is secured on properties held in its subsidiary undertakings. Interest is charged quarterly at 2.25% above 3 month SONIA. |
19. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
Group | Company |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 | 30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Amounts falling due between two | and five years: |
Bank loans - 2-5 years | 99,823,704 | 99,647,408 |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
20. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
Group | Company |
30/6/24 | 30/6/23 | 30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Deferred tax |
Accelerated capital allowances | 1,384,944 | 1,264,789 |
Group |
Deferred tax |
£ |
Balance at 1 July 2023 | 1,264,789 |
Charge to profit & loss | 120,155 |
Balance at 30 June 2024 | 1,384,944 |
Company |
Deferred tax |
£ |
Balance at 1 July 2023 |
Credit to profit & loss | (5,279 | ) |
Balance at 30 June 2024 |
Company |
The deferred tax liability of £11,225 (2023:£16,504) relates to accelerated capital allowances. |
21. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 30/6/24 | 30/6/23 |
value: | as restated |
£ | £ |
Ordinary | £1 | 100 | 100 |
22. | RESERVES |
Group |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 July 2023 | (16,424,346 | ) |
Deficit for the year | (7,920,678 | ) |
At 30 June 2024 | (24,345,024 | ) |
MARLBOROUGH PROPERTY CO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08020218) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 |
22. | RESERVES - continued |
23. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
The immediate parent company and the ultimate parent undertaking is WA Capital Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered address of Two Marlborough Court, Watermead Business Park, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 1AD. |
Transactions between the company and wholly owned subsidiaries are exempt from disclosure. |
See note 4 for disclosure of the Director's Remuneration. |
The smallest group is that headed by Marlborough Property Co Limited and the largest group is WA Capital Limited. The consolidated financial statements of WA Capital Limited are available from its registered office, Two Marlborough Court, Watermead Business Park, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1AD. |