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Registered number: 02871703










DENFORD STUD LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024



 
DENFORD STUD LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02871703

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
1,921,871
2,103,443

  
1,921,871
2,103,443

Current assets
  

Stocks
 5 
8,038,331
7,075,208

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
120,124
63,611

Bank & cash balances
  
21,083
44,943

  
8,179,538
7,183,762

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(12,039,445)
(9,183,701)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(3,859,907)
 
 
(1,999,939)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(1,938,036)
103,504

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
  
(32,930)
-

  

Net (liabilities)/assets
  
(1,970,966)
103,504


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 9 
27,449,978
27,449,978

Profit and loss account
  
(29,420,944)
(27,346,474)

  
(1,970,966)
103,504


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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02871703

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 JUNE 2024

The director considers that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

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

The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

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




N Ryder
Director

Date: 25 March 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

1.


General information

Denford Stud Limited is a private company limited by shares and is incorporated in England and Wales. 
The registered office address is 2 Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 6AB.  
The principal place of business is Denford Stud, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0PG.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

Denford Stud Limited has reported a loss for the year ended 30 June 2024 of £2,074,470 (2023: £1,572,678). At the balance sheet date, the Company had net liabilities of £1,970,966 (2023: net assets of £103,504).  The Company had net current liabilities of £3,859,907 (2023: £1,999,939). Loans from the ultimate beneficial owner and were £9,189,325 (2023: £6,615,864) and from associated entities £1,643,738 (2023: £1,643,738).
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. This is substantially based on the continued support of the ultimate owner of the company.  Denford Stud Limited has received confirmation from the ultimate owner that the loans will not be demanded if such demand would affect the going concern status of the company.

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.4

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.4
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on the following basis:.


Leasehold property improvements
-
5%
straight line
Plant & machinery
-
33%
straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Computer equipment
-
33%
straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

  
2.5

Biological assets - bloodstock

Bloodstock is valued individually under the cost model at the lower of cost or valuation at the balance sheet date.
The book value of broodmares and horses in training is considered on an annual basis and impairment adjustments are made where necessary.  This is considered to be more appropriate than applying a systematic depreciation charge.  
The cost of the homebred foals is determined as the aggregate of the cost of keep of the broodmares for one year and the annual write off of the stallion share utilised or the cost of the nomination, as appropriate.
The costs of the foals and yearlings is increased by the cost of keep from the date of weaning, which is assumed to be 1 October, until the earlier of the date of transfer to training or 30 June of the year in which the horse reaches two years of age.  The cost of foals and yearlings is not depreciated.  Impairment adjustments are made where necessary.  

 
2.6

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.


 
2.8

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

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

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

 
2.10

Finance costs

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

 
2.11

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 8 (2023 - 8).


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold property
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 July 2023
5,258,511
333,014
-
27,020
5,618,545


Additions
25,000
19,950
57,000
-
101,950


Disposals
-
(10,850)
-
-
(10,850)



At 30 June 2024

5,283,511
342,114
57,000
27,020
5,709,645



Depreciation


At 1 July 2023
3,199,607
289,822
-
25,673
3,515,102


Charge for the year on owned assets
248,169
26,302
8,313
738
283,522


Disposals
-
(10,850)
-
-
(10,850)



At 30 June 2024

3,447,776
305,274
8,313
26,411
3,787,774



Net book value



At 30 June 2024
1,835,735
36,840
48,687
609
1,921,871



At 30 June 2023
2,058,904
43,192
-
1,347
2,103,443

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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

5.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Bloodstock - biological assets
8,034,259
7,071,506

Other stocks
4,072
3,702

8,038,331
7,075,208



6.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Other debtors
83,069
44,654

Prepayments and accrued income
37,055
18,957

120,124
63,611



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
588,477
622,773

Trade creditors
516,766
283,069

Other taxation and social security
5,243
5,756

Accruals and deferred income
5,250
5,000

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
13,479
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,643,738
1,643,738

Other creditors
9,266,492
6,623,365

12,039,445
9,183,701



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
32,930
-

32,930
-


Finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured against the leased asset.

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DENFORD STUD LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

9.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



27,449,978 (2023 - 27,449,978) Ordinary shares of £1 each
27,449,978
27,449,978



10.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets 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 amount to £5,571 (2023: £4,539). Contributions totalling £980 (2023: £650) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


11.


Commitments under operating leases

At 30 June 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
4,607
4,607

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
5,375
9,981

9,982
14,588


12.


Related party transactions

At the year end amounts owed to the ultimate business owner were £9,189,325 (2023: £6,615,864) and amounts owed to associated entities were £1,643,738 (2023: £1,643,738).  The loans are interest free, unsecured, and considered to be repayable on demand. Undertakings from the ultimate owner have been received by Denford Stud Limited on the basis that the loan balance will not be recalled to the detriment of the ability of the company to continue as a going concern.


13.


Controlling party

The immediate controlling party is Denford Stud Jersey Limited, incorporated in Jersey. The ultimate owner is HRH Prince Faisal Bin Salman Al Saud.


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