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Company registration number: 05436091







FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024


AKRIS U.K. LTD






































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AKRIS U.K. LTD
 


 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
P. Kriemler 
H. Rohner 




Company secretary
G. Altmann



Registered number
05436091



Registered office
30 Old Bond Street

London

W1S 4QQ




Independent auditor
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

Midas House

62 Goldsworth Road

Woking

Surrey

GU21 6LQ





 


AKRIS U.K. LTD
 



CONTENTS



Page
Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7


 


AKRIS U.K. LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER:05436091



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
28,542
42,742

  
28,542
42,742

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
1,674,016
1,540,521

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 6 
228,465
228,465

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
853,453
1,112,210

Cash at bank and in hand
  
71,421
116,253

  
2,827,355
2,997,449

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(959,954)
(1,149,924)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,867,401
 
 
1,847,525

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,895,943
1,890,267

Provisions for liabilities
  

Other provisions
 8 
(88,269)
(86,319)

  
 
 
(88,269)
 
 
(86,319)

Net assets
  
1,807,674
1,803,948


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
500,000
500,000

Other reserves
  
2,600,000
2,600,000

Profit and loss account
  
(1,292,326)
(1,296,052)

  
1,807,674
1,803,948


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 income and retained earnings 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: 

................................................
H. Rohner
Director
Date: 22 May 2025

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AKRIS U.K. LTD
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Akris U.K. Ltd (the Company) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office and principal place of business is disclosed on the Company Information page.

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

The Directors believe that the actions they have taken should enable them to continue in operational existence. In addition, Akris U.K. Ltd continues to have the support of parent company, Akris Prêt-à-Porter AG, which still believes that the brand should have a presence in the UK market and can continue to be profitable.  

 
2.3

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.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue arises from the sale of women's clothing and accessories in store and in concessions.
Revenue represents fair value of amounts receivable for goods and services and is stated net of discounts, value added taxes and returns.
Revenue generated from retail sales are recognised when Akris U.K. Ltd sells a product to a customer.

 
2.5

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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 Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.7

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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Short-term leasehold property
-
over life of lease
Plant and machinery
-
20% straight line method
Fixtures and fittings
-
20% straight line method

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.

 
2.8

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 weighted  average basis. 

At each reporting 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.

Akris U.K. Limited may return old or unused stock to their parent company Akris Prêt-à-Porter AG at cost less the accumulated stock provision.
The stock provision is calculated based on the age of the season of stock and the classification of the different categories of stock. The provision ranges as follows for each category:
Type of stock   Provision applied
Carry over    20% - 90%
Mark down    40% - 90%
Basic    20%

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed.
Significant judgements
The Company did not make any judgements that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Accounting estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future and, by their nature, will rarely equal the related actual outcome. The key assumptions and other sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are as follows:
Dilapidation provision has been included and is depreciated over the term of the lease. The expected amount payable at the end of the lease is regularly reviewed by management, and the provision adjusted accordingly.


4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 7 (2023 - 6).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Short-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
1,702,813
10,100
18,903
1,731,816


Disposals
(14,132)
-
-
(14,132)



At 31 December 2024

1,688,681
10,100
18,903
1,717,684



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
1,662,344
7,827
18,903
1,689,074


Charge for the year on owned assets
4,760
762
-
5,522


Disposals
(5,454)
-
-
(5,454)



At 31 December 2024

1,661,650
8,589
18,903
1,689,142



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
27,031
1,511
-
28,542



At 31 December 2023
40,469
2,273
-
42,742

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Other debtors
228,465
228,465

228,465
228,465


2024
2023
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
90,370
81,070

Amounts owed by group undertakings
286,101
506,737

Other debtors
64,681
123,563

Prepayments and accrued income
412,301
400,840

853,453
1,112,210



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
64,054
49,319

Amounts owed to group undertakings
790,000
980,000

Other taxation and social security
9,692
7,604

Other creditors
16,032
14,106

Accruals and deferred income
80,176
98,895

959,954
1,149,924


Included within amounts owed to group undertakings is an interest bearing loan due to Akris Prêt-à-Porter AG. Interest is charged at a rate equal to the yearly circular letter from the Swiss Federal Tax Administration 3.75% (2023 - 3.75%). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Provisions





Dilapidation provision

£





At 1 January 2024
86,319


Utilised in year
1,950



At 31 December 2024
88,269

The dilapidation provision covers the term of the lease and is depreciated annually. The expected amount payable at the end of the lease is regularly reviewed by management, and the provision adjusted accordingly. 


9.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 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
1,200,000
1,200,000

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
4,800,000
4,800,000

Later than 5 years
700,000
1,900,000

6,700,000
7,900,000


10.


Parent company

The parent of the smallest group for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up is Akris Prêt-à-Porter AG. The address of their registered office is Kalabinth 21 Speicher, 9042, Switzerland. 


11.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 3 June 2025 by Miriam Hanley ACA Senior Statutory Auditor on behalf of Menzies LLP.

 
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