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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The principal activities of Oaklands Farm Eggs Limited ('the Company') during the year were the rearing of pullets, the rearing of free range multi tier point of lay pullets, the production of colony egg, the purchase of contracted barn, free range and organic eggs, the production of colony and cage free barn eggs and the grading, packing and marketing of eggs in shell and liquid forms.
It is important to note there is no legal requirement for the move to cage free barn production. However, the Company believe to maintain a competitive advantage the business should offer a choice of all four legal production systems to be able to supply across all customer requirements.
We are confident that whilst we are well invested in the latest technology and automation, we will be well placed to face ongoing market challenges. The business has completed the cage free conversion project, and this will take the Company to one million cage free birds. Historically, the Company has led in colony conversion and the directors are confident the Company will be well placed and in a good position to do this again with cage free. Whilst the directors recognise the turnaround in profit, they are focussed on delivering long term sustainable returns for the next ten to fifteen years. We are very pleased to be supported by our valued contract producers who supply barn, free-range and organic to the business. It’s great to work with likeminded family businesses who are hardworking and want to derisk their business, return a profit that is sustainable to allow them to invest and encourage future generations to takeover. The Company continues to build on its environmental credentials in terms of energy production through the use of solar power and biomass boilers, rainwater recycling, and other green energies. Its sister company has invested in a 5MW manure burner which is delivering a return, although we are experiencing some unscheduled downtime as we refine and develop this new technology. Post year end trading performance is strong and the business has strategically moved its supply across a number of sectors (discounters, retailers, wholesalers and foodservice). This change in direction has seen an improvement in egg prices which is providing sustainability going forward. We continue to work with our customers to ensure we are collaboratively aligned for long term partnerships.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The risks facing the Company are constantly monitored. The directors are of the opinion that the principal risks facing the Company relate to factors such as:
Ongoing market pressure on supply & demand and sustainable cost of production The uncertainty in various parts of the world has led to the markets adapting to increasing feed costs in wheat and soya. The move by many retailers, wholesalers and discounters to go cage free by the end of 2025 is driving producer prices up as packers compete to secure egg supply. On the back of this we are seeing the UK flock base grow especially in free-range as mothballed sites, expansion and new production are enabling this. The directors monitor this risk and mitigate this through withdrawing from markets which are in the opinion of the directors not considered to be sustainable. Global avian influenza The continuance of migratory birds increases the risk to the Company of the avian influenza. This is mitigated through the Company producing cage free barns “in house” which reduces this risk greatly. The majority of free range egg producers are also geographically spaced out which also helps in reducing this risk. Post year-end, the Company has been impacted by avian inflienza, see post balance sheet event section for more information. Feed, fuel and packaging price volatility The ongoing prices for feed, fuel and packaging are difficult to forecast and therefore can have an impact on the profit of the Company. The Company is exploring options for covering feed internally where possible. All packaging is sourced from the EU as a result of no capability in the UK currently for this to be provided and this is giving us challenges with price and surety of supply.
The Company measures its financial performance and position by reference to key performance indicators. Some of the key performance indicators used by the business are set out below:
2024 £ Turnover 115,867,482 Turnover increased by 31.8% when compared with the previous year which came as no surprise to the directors. This was driven by a change in the customers supplied as we changed our strategic focus, increased our invoice prices on all egg types and converted sales from colony to barn. Operating Profit 13,733,782 Operating profit increased this year in line with expectations as we re-aligned our supply with demand. The market also became very tight in the second half of the year increasing pricing to sustainable levels.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Quality and service
The directors remain committed to the highest level of compliance with all legislation and especially Lion Quality to ensure food safety, independent approved and unannounced audits by BRC, Organic and the RSPCA. All areas of public liability as well as all aspects of the supply chain are covered by appropriate insurances. The directors continue to invest in transport to ensure all products are delivered with minimum environmental impact. Land and buildings Our land based farming business continues to be carried at cost in the accounts. Land values continue to hold at very high levels and it is the directors' opinion that the market value of these assets is some 3 to 5 times higher than the carrying value at cost. Future developments The directors are committed to, and will continue to lead on, cage free rear and laying activities as well as continuing to lead in robotics and automation. As well as this, the Company has invested in new processing equipment to provide added value to its shell egg production and give the market greater capacity and competition for British ingredients as demanded by the consumers. We continue to take a long term view to farming, the environment and food production in what the directors consider an aggressive short term market. The Company has a robust rolling 5 year strategic plan that is designed to de risk this business through strong collaborative relationships with key customers, whilst aligning supply & demand to ensure we don’t carry excessive amounts of surplus egg. In doing this we have seen an improvement in egg prices which is providing a sustainable platform for the business. The directors will continue to support the Company to reach their ambitious plans to be the leading environmental and welfare based production egg business. Financial Risk Management The Company's operations expose it to a variety of financial risks that include credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate cash flow risk. The Company has in place a risk management programme that seeks to limit the adverse effects on the financial performance of the Company by monitoring levels of debt finance and the related finance costs. Credit Risk The Company monitors debtors regularly through review of aged debtor balances and ensuring that cash is collected within agreed terms. Liquidity Risk The Company actively maintains a mixture of medium term and short term debt finance that is designed to ensure that it has sufficient available funds for operations and any planned expansions. The Company has new banking facilities in place and is fully funded and supported by the bank in pursuing its strategic objectives.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Interest rate cash flow risk
The Company has interest bearing liabilities in the form of bank and financing facilities. Interest cash flows are monitored on a regular basis and interest rates are agreed at fixed rates where possible to ensure the certainty of future cash flows.
Section 172(1) Statement and Statements on engagement with employees, suppliers, customers and others
This Section acts as the Company’s Section 172(1) statement. In accordance with the Large and Medium sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (as amended by the Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018), this section also constitutes the Company’s statements on engagement with, and having due regard to the interest of our employees, suppliers, customers and other key stakeholders. The directors consider, both individually and together, that they have acted 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 in the decisions taken during the year ended 31 March 2024. Decision-making at the Board All matters which are reserved for decision by the directors are presented at Board meetings. Directors are briefed on any potential impacts and risks for our customers, employees and other stakeholders including our suppliers, the community and environment and how they are to be managed. The directors take these factors into account before making a final decision which together they believe is in the best interests of the Company. Stakeholders Our key stakeholders are our employees, who are the heart of our purposes and work in service of our customers. We are focused on responding to the needs of, and building long-term relationships with, our customers. Other key stakeholders are the producers and suppliers from whom we purchase goods and services, and the communities in which we operate. By ensuring that a quality, informed supply base delivers, this enables our dedicated staff to deliver to our customers, who are key to the Company. Long-term sustainability We aim to make sufficient profits to sustain the Company’s commercial vitality. This is balanced against the needs of our customers, employees and other stakeholders and the community to ensure we are conducting all our business relationships with integrity. The long-term sustainability of the Company is at the forefront of decision-making. It is essential to the Company that our supply base has a sustainably supported cost base, coupled with being the most efficient environmentally friendly packer and distributor. It is at the heart of our policy making in these challenging markets of retail and food service to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Company.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Employees
Our team members are fundamental to the delivery of our plan. We aim to be a responsible employer in our approach to the pay and benefits our team members receive. The health, safety and well-being of our team members is one of our primary considerations in the way we do business. We continue to invest in robotics and technology to improve our staff workload and increasing output per employee. The Company has a focus on ensuring improved working conditions and training, through regular staff and management exchange of information via team briefs, which is fundamental to the Company’s goals and objectives. New farm initiatives introduced by the Company mean every member of staff will get independently verified and industry recognised training with continuous improvements plans. Staff handbooks and news letters are issued and updated on the Company website which are key communication tools between the Company and our employees. We are an open, equal opportunities employer where race, creed, colour and gender are all irrelevant. The Company prides itself on employing people as individuals based on their skills, abilities and outputs. Customers and suppliers Engagement with suppliers and customers is key to our success. We work closely with our supply chain and take the appropriate action, when necessary, to prevent involvement in modern slavery, corruption, bribery and breaches of competition law. Supplier engagement is essential to understand the requirements and standards needed to meet our customer expectations. Every customer complaint is investigated, reported and trend analysed for continual improvement in the Company. The directors ensure compliance with all legislation and specific customer specification to ensure all needs are met. Financial stakeholders The Company seeks to make its financial information available to its financial stakeholders, including our relationship bank, as part of information provided about and by the Company. Regular detailed and appropriate information is shared monthly with relevant parties to ensure timely and affective decisions can be made. Community and environment As the Board of directors, our intention is to behave responsibly and ensure that the management operate the business in a responsible manner, operating within the high standards of business conduct and good governance expected for a business such as ours. The intention is to nurture our reputation, through the delivery of our objectives that reflects our responsible behaviour. As farmers first and foremost, the environment and welfare of our livestock are the basis of our business. With efficient use of finite resources, air, water and feed are at the heart of the Company’s policy for a truly sustainable future.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Business conduct
Our core family values are the basis of the Company’s business relationships to conduct them with integrity and courtesy to scrupulously honour every business agreement.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
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 2006. They 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.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £10,416,374 (2023 - £2,576,286).
Dividends for the year amounted to £Nil (2023 - £120,000).
The directors who served during the year were:
Please refer to the Strategic report for details of financial risk management and future developments.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Energy Efficiency Actions
Due to business restructuring the efficiency of conversion has declined. Over the past couple of years the laying houses have changed their system of production from colony to barn (cage free). Due to this conversation less, eggs have been produced but the new system has higher energy usage therefore resulting in energy inefficiency. The barn systems are less efficient than the colony, using more power and energy per unit of egg output. The site is still being converted and so we will need to set a new base year to measure ourselves against due to having a new system of production which is so different to our previous one. It must be noted that this investment in perceived higher animal welfare has resulted in far more energy being needed to produce a unit of output (eggs). Our sister company based on the main production site will be generating green energy via manure burning and this electricity will benefit us over the next 18 years. We continue to endeavour to educate our customers and the public on the advantages of plastic recycled egg packs to replace high energy usage fibre egg packs. To help efficiencies we work with our customers to consolidate loads and the use of back haul options to all help efficiencies.
Quantification and reporting methodology
We have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2023 UK Government's Conversion Factors for Company Reporting. We have used data collected specifically for the purpose of SECR reporting.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
In January 2025 it was confirmed several birds tested positive for avian influenza and restrictions were placed on site by government bodies. Subsequently, a large number of birds were culled and supply of barn eggs had to be substituted with colony egg.
The government paid compensation at the birds stock valuation for all birds culled. The estimated financial effect on the Company is currently unknown at this stage. Profitability will be impacted, however the impact of this will be minimised with cost savings on inputs. With the strong trading situation currently in place as a consequence of global avian influenza, the Company is well placed to trade for a profitable future.
The auditors, WR Partners, will 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.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Oaklands Farm Eggs Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The 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).
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.
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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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 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.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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.
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.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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:
The audit team obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Company and determined that the most significant are those that relate to the reporting framework (FRS102 and the Companies Act 2006), the relevant tax compliance regulations, employment law, Health and Safety Regulations, Food Hygiene and Quality Standards and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We understood how the Company is complying with these frameworks by making enquiries of management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures. We also reviewed board minutes to identify any recorded instances of irregularity or non compliance that might have a material impact on the financial statements. We assessed the susceptibility of the Company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur by meeting with key management to understand where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud. Based on our understanding our procedures involved enquiries of management and those charged with governance, manual journal entry testing, cashbook reviews for large and unusual items and the challenge of significant accounting estimates used in preparing the financial statements.
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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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Date:
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00725104
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00725104
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 21 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Oaklands Farm Eggs Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The registered office is disclosed on the Company Information page. The principal activity of the business is the sale of eggs and other poultry products.
2.Accounting policies
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:
The Company's forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, show that the Company should be able to operate within the level of its current facilities.
The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the profit and loss account over its useful economic life of 5 years.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (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:
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.
Pullet rearing birds are valued based on the purchase price of a chick and costs of rearing them to laying hen stage (between 15 and 21 weeks) to include labour, feed, vaccinations and other attributable overheads. A value is assigned to the birds based on their age in weeks. Laying hen stocks are birds that are starting to lay eggs. Initially their cost is determined by the pullet rearing policy, as noted above. Once the hens become layers, an incremental decrease in value is given for each week of life to reach the net realisable value of £NIL when the hens are 75 weeks old. Egg stocks are stated at selling price less a 25% reduction to arrive at the cost price. The 25% relates to the costs incurred by the Company to get the product ready for sale therefore including labour and attributable overheads. Feed, fuel and packaging stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is based on the cost of purchase. At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.
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.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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 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.
Other financial instruments
Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, be definition, seldom equal the related actual results. In the opinion of the directors the estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are disclosed below: Stock valuation of birds Pullet rearing birds are valued based on the purchase price of a chick and costs of rearing them to laying hen stage (between 15 and 21 weeks) to include labour, feed, vaccinations and other attributable overheads. A value is assigned to the birds based on their age in weeks. The carrying value of pullet rearing birds in these financial statements is £770,692 (2023: £551,320). Laying hen stocks are birds that are starting to lay eggs. Initially their cost is determined by the pullet rearing policy, as noted above. Once the hens become layers, an incremental decrease in value is given for each week of life to reach the net realisable value of £nil when the hens are 75 weeks old. The carrying value of laying hens in these financial statements is £7,044,893 (2023: £5,411,257).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10.Taxation (continued)
The Company has Corporation Tax losses of £8,301,397 (2023: £16,837,079) available to offset against future trading profits.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Profit & loss account
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £121,765 (2023: £89,650). Contributions totalling £22,767 (2023: £23,285) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
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OAKLANDS FARM EGGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The government paid compensation at the birds stock valuation for all birds culled. The estimated financial effect on the Company is currently unknown at this stage. Profitability will be impacted, however the impact of this will be minimised with cost savings on inputs. With the strong trading situation currently in place as a consequence of global avian influenza, the Company is well placed to trade for a profitable future.
The Company is controlled by the directors by virtue of their shareholdings.
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