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Registered number: 09214358









Norwest Foods International Group Limited









Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 October 2024

 
Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
Company Information


Directors
S Rowe 
D J McGowan 




Company secretary
D J McGowan



Registered number
09214358



Registered office
3 Haig Court
Haig Road

Knutsford

Cheshire

WA16 8XZ




Independent auditors
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

3 Stockport Exchange

Stockport

SK1 3GG




Bankers
Barclays Bank

48-50 Lord Street

Liverpool

L2 1TD





 
Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Contents



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 6
Independent Auditors' Report
 
7 - 10
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
11
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
12
Company Balance Sheet
 
13
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
14
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
15
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
16 - 17
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
 
17
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
18 - 34


 
Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
Group Strategic Report
For the year ended 31 October 2024

Introduction
 
The Directors present the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st October 2024. The principal activity of the Group during the year was the sourcing, supply and sale of meat products both in the UK and globally.

Business review
 
The financial results for the year were considered very satisfactory by the directors with strong performances in exports to Asian markets together with new additional products to our added value range.
The Group is in a strong position and continues to manage the impact of global conflicts and inflationary pressure. The directors expect to achieve continued growth in future years.
The Directors consider operating profit to be a key performance indicator, and these results underline the continued benefit of balance within its overall business. For the financial year 2024/25, the Directors believe that the Group will continue to grow its profitability through an increase in the volume of size of trades to both its existing and new customers.
The Directors have invested further in technical resources to enhance the British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation for Agents and Brokers, as part of the Group's risk management strategy. The AA grade accreditation gives added assurance to our valued suppliers and customers.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The management of the day-to-day business and the nature of the Group’s strategy is subject to risks. The Directors have set out below the principal risks facing the business and how these are managed by the Group. The Directors adopt a thorough risk management process which involves reviewing the risks identified below on an ongoing basis:
Business risk
The Group actively manages its business risk through product diversity, geography and profitability. This approach gives the Group stability within the geographic areas in which it operates, the products it sells, and the currencies traded. This strategy allows the Group to deliver continued growth.
Competition
The Group operates in a competitive market and as a result monitors pricing and margins closely to reduce the risk of not being able to meet customers’ expectations.

Risk of disease
In the past, disease outbreaks have taken place around the world and when discovered the relevant governing bodies contain and limit the spread of disease by imposing movement embargos on the relevant products. In these circumstances, buyers and consumers often turn to other sources of supply and trade continues.
The traders at Norwest Foods International Group Limited work very closely with suppliers and buyers around the world so if there is an event that could impact on import and export, such as disease outbreaks, the traders have been made aware long before it is made public therefore mitigating damage limitation.
Credit Risk, Currency Risk, Interest Rate Risk & Price Risk
The Group finances its operations through a mixture of retained profits and where necessary other financial instruments including trade loans credit facilities. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group's operations. The existence of these financial instruments exposes the Group to financial risks such as currency risk, interest rate risk and price risk. The financial risk management objectives and policies of the Group are to mitigate such risks wherever possible by credit insurance, matching the buying and selling of foreign currencies, buying forward of foreign currency and prudent fiscal management.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Group Strategic Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2024

Financial key performance indicators
 
The key financial indicators of the business are Turnover, Gross Profit, Operating Profit and Cash.
Performance against these KPI's in the year is summarised below:


2024
2023
        £
        £
Turnover

236,052,265

208,796,516
 
Gross Profit

8,799,900

10,056,710
 
Operating Profit

3,942,701

4,931,822
 
Cash

5,213,642

14,380,543
 

Other key performance indicators
 
The Directors consider that items like employment longevity, staff turnover, and stock turnover are important indicators.

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Group
 
Section 172 of the CA06 (a) to (e) requires the directors to promote the success of the Group for the benefit of all members with regards to:
Likely consequences of any decision in the long term
The directors believe they have acted in good faith to promote the long-term success of the Group.
The interests of the Group’s employees
The directors consider their staff to be a key asset, and their interests are considered when decision is taken. The directors take care of staff wellbeing and competency during regular consultations including constructive engagement to fairly represent employee’s views in matters affecting their interests.
The need to foster the Group’s business relationships with suppliers, clients and others
The directors aim to work in partnership with suppliers and clients who reflect similar values to the Group.
The impact of the Group's operations on the community and environment
The directors are conscious of the communities in which the Group operates. In relation to the Group’s suppliers, the directors actively monitor animal welfare, employment conditions and environmental issues to ensure that the Group is compliant with global standards.
The desirability of maintaining a reputation for high standards of professional business conduct
As part of the meat industry, it is vital that high standards of professional conduct are maintained. The directors aim to behave responsibly to ensure the business operates in a responsible manner adhering to the high standards of business conduct and governance.
 
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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Group Strategic Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2024

Modern Slavery Statement
Norwest Foods International Ltd is committed, both at a board level and throughout the business, to protecting and promoting the human rights and basic freedoms of all its employees. Further to this commitment, we refuse to collaborate with any suppliers or prospective businesses which we have reason to consider may exploit humans, in an unfair and unjust manner.
This Modern Slavery Statement applies to all employees working for, and behalf of, Norwest Foods in any capacity. This includes directors, managers, supervisors, administrators and assistants within the business, officers, along with subcontractors and consultants.
We are committed to implementing systems and controls aimed at ensuring that modern slavery is not taking place within our organisation or in any of our supply chains. We also expect that our suppliers will adhere to the same high standards as our business is committed to. This is verified through SAQs and supplementary declarations which are signed and dated.


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




S Rowe
Director

Date: 25 March 2025

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report
For the year ended 31 October 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the group strategic report, the directors' report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group 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 for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements 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 Group 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 the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,426,267 (2023 -£3,876,385).

Particulars of dividends paid and proposed are detailed in note 12 of the financial statements.
The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

S Rowe 
D J McGowan 

Future developments

The Group is aiming to continue to grow its existing customer and supplier base, both in existing territories, but also
through expansion into new geographic locations, whilst maintaining the quality of business relationships, product range and quality.

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others is covered in the Strategic Report.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

The Group's greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption are as follows: 


2024
2023

Emissions resulting from activities for which the Group is responsible involving the combustion of gas or consumption of fuel for the purposes of transport (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
10.2
37.7

Emissions resulting from the purchase of the electricity by the Group for its own use, including the purposes of transport (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
11.2
6.9

Energy consumed from activities for which the Group is responsible involving the combustion of gas, or the consumption of fuel for the purposes of transport, and the annual quantity of energy consumed resulting from the purchase of electricity by the Group for its own use, including for the purposes of transport, in kWh
183,692
917,465

The information above was compiled by management.

Management have chosen the metric of CO2e per turnover as the most appropriate way to track energy efficiency,
calculated as kg of CO2 generated divided by turnover. For the year ended 31 October 2024, this was 0.009% (
2023:
0.021%
).
During the period, the Group has achieved a reduction in overall energy consumption, reflecting our ongoing commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing our environmental impact. A key factor contributing to this reduction is the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), which have replaced a portion of our conventional fuel-powered costs. This shift has led to a decrease in fuel consumption and associated emissions, whilst also supporting our broader sustainability objectives. The Group continues to explore opportunities for further energy efficiency improvements across its operations

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditors

The auditorsHurst Accountants Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2024

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




S Rowe
Director

Date: 25 March 2025

Page 6

 
Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Norwest Foods International Group Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 October 2024, which comprise the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 October 2024 and of the Group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Norwest Foods International Group Limited (continued)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the group 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 group strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the group strategic report or the directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept 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.


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.


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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Norwest Foods International Group Limited (continued)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group 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:

Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:

The nature of the industry and sector in which the Group operates; the control environment and business performance including key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets.
The outcome of enquiries of local management, including whether management was aware of any instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations, and whether management had knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud.
Supporting documentation relating to the Group's policies and procedures for:
Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations
Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud
The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
The outcome of discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
The legal and regulatory framework in which the Group operates, particularly those laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006, pensions and tax legislation, or which had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Group, including General Data Protection requirements, and Anti-bribery and Corruption.

Audit response to risks identified
 
Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:

Reviewing the financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with the provisions of those relevant laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements.
Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.
Evaluation of the operating effectiveness of management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities
Enquiring of management about any actual and potential litigation and claims.
Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Norwest Foods International Group Limited (continued)


We have also considered the risk of fraud through management override of controls by:

Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. We have used data analytics software to identify accounting transactions which may pose a heightened risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error;
Challenging assumptions made by management in their significant accounting estimates, and assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above, and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of them. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.


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.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.




Chris Stewardson (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
3 Stockport Exchange
Stockport
SK1 3GG

27 March 2025
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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
236,052,265
208,796,516

Cost of sales
  
(227,252,365)
(198,739,806)

Gross profit
  
8,799,900
10,056,710

Administrative expenses
  
(4,857,199)
(5,124,888)

Operating profit
 5 
3,942,701
4,931,822

Loss on disposal of investments in associates
  
(358,442)
-

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
124,418
134,030

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(228,728)
(125,576)

Profit before taxation
  
3,479,949
4,940,276

Tax on profit
 11 
(1,053,682)
(1,063,891)

Profit for the financial year
  
2,426,267
3,876,385

  

Fair value (losses)/gains on forward currency contracts
  
189,483
263,346

Other comprehensive income for the year
  
189,483
263,346

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
2,615,750
4,139,731

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
2,426,267
3,876,385

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
Registered number: 09214358

Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 31 October 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
-
146,271

Tangible assets
 14 
658,498
445,224

Investments
 15 
-
999,467

  
658,498
1,590,962

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
4,345,648
1,771,841

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
36,733,903
19,518,550

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
5,213,642
14,380,543

  
46,293,193
35,670,934

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(31,121,603)
(22,785,862)

Net current assets
  
 
 
15,171,590
 
 
12,885,072

Total assets less current liabilities
  
15,830,088
14,476,034

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
  
(109,459)
(100,048)

Net assets
  
15,720,629
14,375,986


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
86
101

Share premium account
 22 
2,874,254
2,874,254

Capital redemption reserve
 22 
70
(55)

Other reserves
 22 
72,883
(116,600)

Profit and loss account
 22 
12,773,336
11,618,286

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
15,720,629
14,375,986


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




S Rowe
Director

Date: 25 March 2025

The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
Registered number: 09214358

Company Balance Sheet
As at 31 October 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 15 
4,342,790
5,342,257

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
169,358
-

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
24
24

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(1,570,001)
(2,389,965)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(1,400,619)
 
 
(2,389,941)

Net assets
  
2,942,171
2,952,316


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
86
101

Share premium account
 22 
2,874,254
2,874,254

Capital redemption reserve
 22 
70
(55)

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
78,016
77,988

Profit for the year
  
1,260,962
2,048,000

Other changes in the profit and loss account

  

(1,271,217)
(2,047,972)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
67,761
78,016

  
2,942,171
2,952,316


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



S Rowe
Director

Date: 25 March 2025

The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 October 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 November 2022
115
2,874,254
(41)
(379,946)
9,789,873
12,284,255


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
3,876,385
3,876,385

Fair value gains on forward currency contracts
-
-
-
263,346
-
263,346
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
263,346
3,876,385
4,139,731


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(440,000)
(440,000)

Purchase of own shares
-
-
(14)
-
(1,607,972)
(1,607,986)

Shares cancelled during the year
(14)
-
-
-
-
(14)


Total transactions with owners
(14)
-
(14)
-
(2,047,972)
(2,048,000)



At 1 November 2023
101
2,874,254
(55)
(116,600)
11,618,286
14,375,986


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
2,426,267
2,426,267

Fair value gains on forward currency contracts
-
-
-
189,483
-
189,483
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
189,483
2,426,267
2,615,750


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(330,000)
(330,000)

Purchase of own shares
-
-
125
-
(941,217)
(941,092)

Shares cancelled during the year
(15)
-
-
-
-
(15)


Total transactions with owners
(15)
-
125
-
(1,271,217)
(1,271,107)


At 31 October 2024
86
2,874,254
70
72,883
12,773,336
15,720,629


The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Company Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 October 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 November 2022
115
2,874,254
(41)
77,988
2,952,316


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
2,048,000
2,048,000


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(440,000)
(440,000)

Purchase of own shares
-
-
(14)
(1,607,972)
(1,607,986)

Shares cancelled during the year
(14)
-
-
-
(14)


Total transactions with owners
(14)
-
(14)
(2,047,972)
(2,048,000)



At 1 November 2023
101
2,874,254
(55)
78,016
2,952,316


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,260,962
1,260,962


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(330,000)
(330,000)

Purchase of own shares
-
-
125
(941,217)
(941,092)

Shares cancelled during the year
(15)
-
-
-
(15)


Total transactions with owners
(15)
-
125
(1,271,217)
(1,271,107)


At 31 October 2024
86
2,874,254
70
67,761
2,942,171


The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
2,426,267
3,876,385

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
146,271
130,019

Depreciation of tangible assets
146,189
75,225

Interest paid
228,728
125,576

Interest received
(124,418)
(134,030)

Taxation charge
1,053,682
1,063,891

(Increase) in stocks
(2,573,807)
(1,213,408)

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(17,209,768)
6,875,850

(Increase)/decrease in amounts owed by associates
(5,585)
593,837

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
8,913,355
(3,618,023)

(Decrease)/increase in amounts owed to participating ints
(653,082)
-

Corporation tax (paid)
(787,761)
(1,628,229)

Loss on disposal of investments
358,442
-

Net cash generated from operating activities

(8,081,487)
6,147,093

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(359,463)
(266,361)

Proceeds from disposal of investments
641,025
-

Interest received
124,418
134,030

Net cash from investing activities

405,980
(132,331)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repurchase of own shares
(941,107)
(1,608,000)

New secured loans
-
1,600,000

Repayment of loans
(800,000)
(4,488,677)

Other new loans
808,441
-

Dividends paid
(330,000)
(440,000)

Interest paid
(228,728)
(125,576)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,491,394)
(5,062,253)
Page 16

 
Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2024


2024
2023

£
£



Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(9,166,901)
952,509

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
14,380,543
13,428,034

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
5,213,642
14,380,543


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
5,213,642
14,380,543



Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
For the year ended 31 October 2024




At 1 November 2023
Cash flows
At 31 October 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

14,380,543

(9,166,901)

5,213,642

Debt due within 1 year

(800,000)

(8,441)

(808,441)


13,580,543
(9,175,342)
4,405,201

The notes on pages 18 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

1.


General information

Norwest Foods International Group Limited is a company limited by members capital incorporated in England. The
address of the registered office and principal place of business is 3 Haig Court, Haig Road, Knutsford, Cheshire,
WA16 8XZ, company number 09214358.
The nature of the company's operation and its principal activity is that of a holding company.
The principal activity of the Group during the year was the sourcing, supply and sale of meat products both in the
UK and globally.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgement in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates,
value added tax and other sales taxes.
Revenue from the sale of good is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods
have passed to the buyer (usually when the goods are transferred to the ship), the amount of revenue can be
measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the
entity and the cost incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

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

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

 
2.5

Interest income

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

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

 
2.9

Intangible assets

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 the Group's share 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 consolidated statement of comprehensive income over its useful economic life.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

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.

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 and reducing balance methods..

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
10-33% straight line
Computer equipment
-
20% 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.

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Other investments are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.12

Associates

An entity is treated as an associated undertaking where the Group exercises significant influence in that it has the power to participate in the operating and financial policy decisions.
Where material, in the consolidated accounts, interests in associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under this method an equity investment is initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the investors share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate.
Any premium on acquisition is dealt with in accordance with the goodwill policy.
Where investments in associates are not material to the group, they are recorded at cost in the consolidated financial statements of the group.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

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 profit or loss.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

Cash

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. 
In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash is shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.16

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.

 
2.17

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

Financial instruments

The Group 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.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Group would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an 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.

 
2.19

Hedge accounting

The Group uses foreign currency forward contracts to manage its exposure to cash flow risk on its future foreign currency stock purchases. These derivatives are measured at fair value at each balance sheet date.

To the extent the cash flow hedge is effective, movements in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in a separate cash flow hedge reserve. Any ineffective portions of those movements are recognised in profit or loss for the year.

 
2.20

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgements and estimates that
affect amounts recognised for assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the amounts of revenue and expenses
incurred during the period. Actual outcomes may differ from these judgements, estimates and assumptions.
The directors believe that judgements, estimates and assumptions do not have a significant risk of causing a material
difference to the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities within the next financial year.


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to Group's principal activity.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
42,774,215
41,759,304

Rest of Europe
18,751,775
18,791,686

Rest of the world
174,526,275
148,245,526

236,052,265
208,796,516



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
26,512
129,952

Other operating lease rentals
91,041
89,778


6.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors and their associates:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Group's annual financial statements
3,750
3,650

Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its associates in respect of:

The auditing of accounts of associates of the Group pursuant to legislation
14,200
13,750

Other services relating to taxation
1,750
1,700

All other services
1,960
2,000

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

7.


Employees

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


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£


Wages and salaries
1,719,379
2,134,528

Social security costs
158,077
142,159

Cost of defined contribution scheme
148,646
151,993

2,026,102
2,428,680


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Sales and Marketing
8
8



Administration
20
16

28
24

The Company has no employees other than the directors, who did not receive any remuneration (2023: £Nil)

8.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
81,994
215,598

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
76,043
70,569

158,037
286,167



9.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
124,418
134,030

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
73,786
122,503

Other interest payable
154,942
3,073

228,728
125,576


11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
1,044,271
1,015,994

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
9,411
47,897


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
1,053,682
1,063,891

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 -lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 -25%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
3,479,949
4,971,470


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 -25%)
869,987
1,242,867

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
36,568
32,505

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
56,482
26,092

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
90,645
(237,573)

Total tax charge for the year
1,053,682
1,063,891

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024
 
11.Taxation (continued)


 
Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends
330,000
440,000


13.


Intangible assets

Group





Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 November 2023
1,300,190



At 31 October 2024

1,300,190



Amortisation


At 1 November 2023
1,153,919


Charge for the year
146,271



At 31 October 2024

1,300,190



Net book value



At 31 October 2024
-



At 31 October 2023
146,271



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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 November 2023
12,738
222,290
333,637
93,116
661,781


Additions
1,749
347,289
10,425
-
359,463



At 31 October 2024

14,487
569,579
344,062
93,116
1,021,244



Depreciation


At 1 November 2023
544
25,855
114,789
75,369
216,557


Charge for the year
2,479
95,556
33,907
14,247
146,189



At 31 October 2024

3,023
121,411
148,696
89,616
362,746



Net book value



At 31 October 2024
11,464
448,168
195,366
3,500
658,498



At 31 October 2023
12,194
196,435
218,848
17,747
445,224

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Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

15.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Investments in associates

£



Cost


At 1 November 2023
999,467


Disposals
(999,467)



At 31 October 2024
-




Company





Investments in subsidiary companies
Investments in associates
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 November 2023
4,342,790
999,467
5,342,257


Disposals
-
(999,467)
(999,467)



At 31 October 2024
4,342,790
-
4,342,790




The Company sold its shares in Toledo Foods Limited, a company registered in the Republic of Ireland, on 29 February 2024. A loss on disposal of £358,442 has been recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.


Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Norwest Foods International Limited
Same as the company
Ordinary
100%

Page 29

 
Norwest Foods International Group Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

16.


Stocks

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Goods in transit
2,967,810
1,093,752

Goods for resale
1,377,838
678,089

4,345,648
1,771,841



17.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
36,163,987
18,967,621
-
-

Amounts owed by related parties
269,358
263,773
169,358
-

Other debtors
240,689
28,638
-
-

Prepayments and accrued income
59,869
258,518
-
-

36,733,903
19,518,550
169,358
-



18.


Cash

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
5,213,642
14,380,543
24
24


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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
-
800,000
-
-

Other loans
808,441
-
-
-

Trade creditors
28,377,078
18,113,545
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
1,570,001
2,389,965

Amounts owed to other participating interests
-
653,082
-
-

Corporation tax
544,271
287,761
-
-

Other taxation and social security
47,093
41,813
-
-

Other creditors
60,295
64,056
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
1,265,485
2,617,182
-
-

Financial instruments
18,940
208,423
-
-

31,121,603
22,785,862
1,570,001
2,389,965


The bank loan was a Barclays facility and was repaid in full during the year.
Other loans are unsecured, do not attract interest and are repayable on demand.


20.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At beginning of year
100,048


Charged to profit or loss
9,411



At end of year
109,459

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024
 
20.Deferred taxation (continued)







Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
109,459
103,098

Other timing differences
-
(3,050)

(109,459)
(100,048)


21.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



68 (2023 -68) Class A Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
68
68
8 (2023 -13) Class B Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
8
13
10 (2023 -10) Class C Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
10
10
Nil (2023 -10) Class D Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
-
10

86

101

On 29 February 2024, the Company repurchased 5 B Ordinary, and 10 D Ordinary shares for total consideration of £941,107 including stamp duty. The shares were cancelled on the same date.
 
Class A and B shares are entitled to one vote per share in all circumstances. Class C and D shares have no voting
rights. All shares have rights to participate in dividends.


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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

22.


Reserves

Share premium account

The share premium account includes any premiums on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with
the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the Company.

Other reserves

Other reserves comprise the hedging reserve. Unrealised gains and losses on derivative contracts are held here until
maturity.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses, net of dividends paid.


23.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £148,646 (2023: £151,993). Contributions totalling £Nil (2023: £12,201) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


24.


Directors' advances, credit and guarantees

Included within other debtors due within one year is an interest-free loan to a director totaling £208,900 (2023:
£12,585
) which was repayable on demand. The amount was repaid in full on 4 December 2024.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 October 2024

25.


Related party transactions

In preparing these financial statements, the directors have taken advantage of the exemptions available under section
33 paragraph 1A of the Financial Reporting Standard 102, and have not disclosed transactions entered into between
wholly owned group undertakings.
On 29 February 2024, Toledo Foods Limited, a company with common directorships, repurchase its shares owned by the Company for total consideration of £641,025. A loss on disposal of £358,442 has been recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Key management are considered to be the directors and shareholders of the group and their compensation for the
year is disclosed in note 8.
The group had the following transactions with companies where common influence exists during the year:


2024
2023
£
£

Sales
7,172
133,164
Purchases
825,860
43,024
Rent payable
91,041
89,258
Debtors
269,358
251,188
Creditors and loans
20,313
653,082


26.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party is S Rowe.

 
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