Company registration number 12485559 (England and Wales)
ACKER U.K. LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
ACKER U.K. LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
J Kapon
I Goldman
N Martin
Company number
12485559
Registered office
527-529 Metal Box Factory
30 Great Guildford Street
London
SE1 0HS
Auditor
Mercer & Hole LLP
21 Lombard Street
London
EC3V 9AH
ACKER U.K. LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
ACKER U.K. LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
31 August 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
2,688
4,306
Current assets
Stocks
5
1,565,062
507,874
Debtors
6
2,002,307
1,240,311
Cash at bank and in hand
634,594
199,096
4,201,963
1,947,281
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(5,071,050)
(2,438,095)
Net current liabilities
(869,087)
(490,814)
Net liabilities
(866,399)
(486,508)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(866,400)
(486,509)
Total equity
(866,399)
(486,508)
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 May 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
I Goldman
Director
Company registration number 12485559 (England and Wales)
ACKER U.K. LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 September 2022
1
(543,995)
(543,994)
Year ended 31 August 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
57,486
57,486
Balance at 31 August 2023
1
(486,509)
(486,508)
Year ended 31 August 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
(379,891)
(379,891)
Balance at 31 August 2024
1
(866,400)
(866,399)
ACKER U.K. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Acker U.K. Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 527-529 Metal Box Factory, 30 Great Guildford Street, London, SE1 0HS.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The truedirectors have prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis.
To provide additional assurance that the entity is a going concern the parent company has provided a confirmation of support for at least the next 12 months from the date of signing of the Audit Report.
The parent company continues to generate sufficient operating cash flows to meet its financial obligations and provide the necessary level of support.
At the time of approving the financial statements and for the reasons outlined above, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements and the financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate.
1.3
Turnover
The Company recognises turnover when the performance obligation is satisfied, which is the point at which control of the promised goods are transferred to its customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods. The Company's performance obligation consists of transferring control of merchandise to customers. As such, revenue from sales is recognised upon transfer of control, which occurs at the point of sale, upon shipment of products to customers (when title and obligation passes). Revenue is shown net of VAT and other sales-related taxes.
The nature of the goods or services provided by the Company is the trading of wine.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
Straight line over seven years
Computers
Straight line over three years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
ACKER U.K. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Stocks
The company recognises stocks once substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are deemed to have transferred to the company. If shipping is arranged by the company, ownership transfers when the freight forwarder has collected the goods from the supplier. If shipping is arranged by the supplier, ownership transfers on delivery of the goods into the company’s warehouse.
Stocks consisting of finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value determined by the first-in first-out method. Cost, which comprises all costs of purchase and, where applicable, other costs that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition, is calculated using the first-in, first-out method. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
When buying from trade, deposits are paid in advance of the company receiving the stocks. Deposits for stocks not received at the balance sheet date are recognised in the financial statements as prepayments.
When buying from private customers, the company receives stocks and performs checks before sending funds and receiving stocks in the company's system.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
ACKER U.K. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's 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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
ACKER U.K. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.13
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Debtor provision
Debtor provision on old and bad debt is designed to ensure that debtors are valued accurately and are only held to the extent that they are recoverable.
Stock provision
Stock provision on slow moving and obsolete stock is designed to ensure that stock is valued accurately and is assessed with reference to selling price, historical sales pattern and post year end trading performance.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
5
4
ACKER U.K. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
12,681
Additions
2,139
At 31 August 2024
14,820
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
8,375
Depreciation charged in the year
3,757
At 31 August 2024
12,132
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
2,688
At 31 August 2023
4,306
5
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Finished goods inventory
1,565,062
507,874
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
44,474
Amounts owed by group undertakings
746,291
972,310
Other debtors
1,256,016
223,527
2,002,307
1,240,311
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
3,355
18,221
Amounts owed to group undertakings
3,647,223
2,264,404
Other creditors
1,420,472
155,470
5,071,050
2,438,095
ACKER U.K. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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8
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
1 Ordinary share of £1 each
1
1
1
1
9
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 August 2024 and of its loss 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.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Miss Helen Cain BA FCA
Statutory Auditor:
Mercer & Hole LLP
Date of audit report:
30 May 2025
10
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
55,183
87,384
11
Parent company
The immediate parent company is Acker Merrall & Condit Company, Inc, a company incorporated in the State of New York, USA, and its registered office is 160 West 72 Street, New York, United States, NY 10023.
Acker Merrall & Condit Company, Inc prepares group financial statements into which the results of the company are consolidated.