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Financial Statements
Portview Fit-Out Limited
For the year ended 30 November 2024





































Registered number: NI010862

 
Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Company Information


Directors
P Scullion 
M Hopps 
W Lamont 
J McMahon 
D Rutherford 
P Lavery 




Company secretary
D Rutherford



Registered number
NI010862



Registered office
46 Florenceville Avenue

Belfast

BT7 3GZ




Independent auditor
Grant Thornton (NI) LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

12 - 15 Donegall Square West

Belfast

BT1 6JH




Bankers
Santander UK Plc
2 Triton Square

Regent's Place

London

United Kingdom

NW1 3AN




Solicitors
Mills Selig
21 Arthur Street

Belfast

BT1 4GA





 
Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Contents



Page
Strategic report
1 - 6
Directors' report
7 - 9
Independent auditor's report
10 - 13
Statement of comprehensive income
14
Balance sheet
15
Statement of changes in equity
16
Notes to the financial statements
17 - 29

 
Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Strategic report
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their report and the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 30 November 2024.

Business review
 
Portview Fit Out Limited (“the Company or Portview”) continues to deliver high quality projects which reflects the company’s skill set, focussing on innovation and quality across all operations to deliver extraordinary spaces for our clients.

We are pleased to report a strong trading performance for the year ending 30 November 2024. Revenue increased by 48% to £110m (2023: £74m). Alongside significant revenue growth, gross profit increased to £34.7m (2023: £14.7m) with gross margin of 32% (2023: 20%). Operating margin increased to 26% (2023: 10%), resulting in operating profit of £28.1m (2023: £7.6m). Cash at bank was £30.3m (2023: £11.1m). Underpinning this performance was a continued focus on quality throughout our activities. It is our passion for perfection that drives us to deliver fit-out projects of the highest standard for some of the world’s most prestigious brands. We pride ourselves in setting new standards in fit-out excellence by championing innovation, creativity and quality to deliver our promise of “getting things right, first time, every time” for our clients, people and projects.
Looking ahead
Although we finished the year with a substantial forward order book, we expect that revenue for 2025 will reduce by between 15% to 20% due to the timing of new projects and a period of transition from existing projects.
We expect that market headwinds will remain challenging throughout 2025 due to the continued shortage of skilled resources within the sector, cost pressures from residual inflation, and the impact to the economy from political decision making.
Going forward, we are well positioned in different sectors, with both existing and new clients. Our consistent delivery of quality projects is the main driver for a high level of repeat business and our reputation within the market. Alongside our repeat business, we have plans to diversify into other sectors to bring the same quality offering to clients.
Throughout 2025, we will be marking our golden anniversary of 50 years in business with different events and charity funding raising initiatives.   

Health and safety

We are fully committed to consistently achieving the highest health and safety performance to safeguard our employees, clients, sub-contractors, visitors, and any other person that may be affected by our activities. This commitment extends to ensuring that our operations and activities do not place our employees, sub-contractors, and others at risk of harm, injury, and to be a positive contributor to well-being. The welfare of all individuals involved in our business is paramount and health and safety is central to all business activities. 

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Systems, Awards and Memberships

At Portview, our Integrated Management System is the foundation of our commitment to quality, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Portview currently holds the following accreditation, awards and memberships:
Accreditations

Quality ISO 9001 
Environmental ISO 14001 
Business Continuity ISO 22301 
Information Security ISO 27001 
Health & Safety ISO 45001

Awards & Memberships

Constructionline Accreditation – Platinum
Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2023 - Platinum
Investors in People – Gold
Prompt Payment Code
FIS – Finished & Interior Sector member
Living Wage Foundation
Association for Specialist Fire Prevention 

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The key business risks and uncertainties affecting the Company are economic conditions, health and safety, contractual risk, cyber security, and financial risks. The details on how these risks are mitigated are provided below:
Economic conditions:
The Company continues to perform strongly and is well positioned to manage the various phases of the economic cycle.  We continue to use a prudent and flexible model to navigate any potential headwinds within the economic environment.
Health and safety:
The Board of Directors continually monitors health and safety processes, resources, and training. It is of paramount importance that any inherent health and safety risk is effectively managed to safeguard our employees, clients, sub-contractors, visitors, and any other persons that may be affected by our activities.
Contractual risk:
Extensive due diligence is completed to mitigate the risk of mispricing contracts, management of change, and maintaining appropriate margin levels.
Cyber security:
We place great importance on IT and cyber security. We have stringent IT policies and processes that are continually enhanced to mitigate the risk of a cyber-attack. The Company currently holds two accreditations relating to cyber security, ISO 27001:2022 – Information security, cybersecurity & privacy protection, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Financial risks
The main financial risks are credit risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk.
Credit risk:
The Company has an excellent client listing of many well-known public companies and the historical default rate has been insignificant. The Company credit checks any potential clients before beginning work, continually monitors throughout a project, and agrees payment commensurate with the directors' view of the perceived risk.
Interest rate risk:
The Company's exposure to interest rate fluctuations on its borrowings is managed through annual review of its borrowing requirements, when utilised. The directors see the Company's interest rate risk as minimal.
Liquidity risk:
The Company seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs. Long-term and short-term cashflows are routinely prepared and analysed for future cash requirements. The Company has substantial cash reserves and has recently put in place additional banking facilities to allow for greater short-term flexibility should there be a requirement in the future.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
From the perspective of the Board of Directors, the matters for consideration under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 (“s172”) have been considered to an appropriate extent by the Company. Such consideration is included in the statements set out below, noting the directors’ duty under s172 to act in good faith to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its shareholders but having regard amongst other matters to the following:
 
the likely consequences of any decision in the long term;
the interests of the Company’s employees;
the need to foster the Company’s business relationships with customers and others;
the impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment;
the desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and
the need to act fairly as between members of the Company.

Role of the Board

The Board of Directors are committed to ensuring that all business is carried out in full accordance with the law as well as internal rules and principles. 
The Board of Directors, both individually and together, confirmed that they have acted in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole (having regard to the stakeholders and matters set out in Section 172(1) (a-f) of the Act) in the decisions taken during the year ended 30 November 2024. The following outlines how the Board of Directors fulfil their duties:

Sustainability

Sustainability is a vital consideration for every project we complete, and our team of experienced professionals are well placed to support our clients in achieving the accreditation standard expected.

We are the partner of choice for delivering BREEAM and LEED sustainability accreditation.
As members of SEDEX, our BREEAM delivery is supported by our ISO 14001:2015 accredited Environmental Management System.
Our team support our clients with sustainable air and water management strategies, and material solutions. 
FORS-accredited and manage sustainable by-product and waste management strategies. We have established charitable partnerships for takeback schemes.
Our design team work closely with our clients to create the template for energy-efficient spaces.
We are innovative in our approach to reducing both embodied and operational carbon.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”)

We have a clear understanding of the ever-increasing importance of ESG on the construction, property, infrastructure, and corporate landscapes. We are aware of the impact of ESG ratings on the cost of capital, property valuations, stakeholder reputation, competitive advantage and on regulatory compliance. We have signed up to the globally recognised GRI framework to benchmark our performance against our peers and to drive continuous improvement in this field. Portview currently holds a rating of BB (superior).

Environmental: already a carbon net zero business, with several ongoing initiatives designed to further reduce carbon emissions.
Social: market-leading benefits package, recently launched Equity, Diversity & Inclusion strategy, ongoing open dialogue with both ends of supply chain, numerous charity initiatives.
Governance: signed up to the Prompt Payment Code and clear strategies for managing risk within the business.

People

Our people and the Portview culture are the main drivers for our success. To continually deliver extraordinary work requires extraordinary talent. We understand the importance of retaining and developing a skilled and diverse talent pool. Portview currently holds Investors in People Gold accreditation.
At Portview, we are dedicated to nurturing talent and supporting the next generation of professionals through our early careers program. 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy

We are fully committed to achieving a more diverse representation across all levels of our workforce and to tracking our progress based on the results. We have set objectives for diversity strands where there is most notable under-representation but remain committed to tackling under-representation across all other areas such as age, gender identity and expression, faith and belief, and socio-economic background.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Our Clients and Supply Chain

The Board of Directors believe that we bring the best value for our clients when we are a trusted partner that provide sustainable fit-out experiences that are underpinned by highly skilled and motivated teams, working within an empowering culture.
Our values are reflected throughout our all activities:

Genuine - we are honest and clear in everything we do.
Respect - we welcome diversity and are respectful of others.
Excellence - we work to achieve & maintain the highest level of excellence.
Ambition – we dream big, then make it real.
Teamwork – we put team success over individual achievement.

Our supply chain plays a vital role in the delivery of our extraordinary projects. We have established a strong pool of subcontractors and suppliers that share our passion for quality. All subcontractors undergo a robust pre-qualification process to assess the financial stability, technical capability, experience, and compliance with relevant regulations. This process allows us to confidently add new subcontractors to our existing pool to avoid overreliance.      
Suppliers and subcontractors should always be treated fairly and paid within agreed terms. Portview continues to be a member of the Prompt Payment Code, which sets out clear payment performance targets that should be achieved. We have exceeded these targets and intend to maintain this standard going forward. 


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





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P Scullion
Director

Date: 11 April 2025
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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Directors' report
For the year ended 30 November 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the 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 of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make 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 Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is that of an interior fit-out contractor.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £21,522,271 (2023 - £6,149,870).

During the year the directors paid a dividend of £20,000,600 (2023: £14,120,000). The dividend in 2023 was paid as part of the management buyout.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

P Scullion 
M Hopps 
W Lamont 
J McMahon 
D Rutherford 
P Lavery 

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Future developments

The Company plans to continue its present activities and ongoing growth strategies.

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action




2024
2024
2023
2023
tCO2e
kWh
tCO2e
kWh
Direct emissions
Combustion of oil and fuel for transport
32.55
168,972
60.55
324,980
Indirect emissions (for own use)
Purchase of electricity
18.56
89,629
15.43
75,091
Gross Emissions
51.11
258,601
75.98
400,071


2024
2023
Gross emissions
51.11
75.98
Headcount
137
139
Carbon Intensity
0.37
0.55

Intensity measurement
The directors have chosen the metric gross global scope 1 and 2 emissions in tonnes of CO2e per direct employee as this is a common business metric for their industry sector. The intensity measurement has decreased by 33% (YoY). 
Emissions target
We remain at status ‘net zero’ on carbon emissions following a carbon offsetting investment.
Methodologies used
The company has followed the 2019 UK Government environmental reporting guidance. It has used the applicable, yearly, published, UK Government Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.

Matters covered in the Strategic report

Under Schedule 7.1A if "Large and Medium-Sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008", the company has elected to disclose the following Directors' Report information in the Strategic Report:
- Business review; and
- Principal risks and uncertainties.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

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's auditor is 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's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditor

The auditor, Grant Thornton (NI) LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 489 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 11 April 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





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P Scullion
Director
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Portview Fit-Out Limited, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 November 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.  

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion, Portview Fit-Out Limited's financial statements:


give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the Company as at 30 November 2024 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; 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 'Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements' section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, namely the FRC's Ethical Standard and the ethical pronouncements established by Chartered Accountants Ireland, applied as determined to be appropriate in the circumstances of the entity. 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 Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date 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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Independent auditor's report to the members of Portview Fit-Out Limited (continued)


Other information


Other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon, including the Directors' report and the Strategic Report. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.


In connection with our audit of the financial statementsour 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 audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies in the financial statements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.


Opinions 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 Directors' report and the Strategic Report for the year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements, and 
the Directors' report and the Strategic 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 company and its environment we have obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the  Directors' report and the Strategic 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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

the 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.

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Independent auditor's report to the members of Portview Fit-Out Limited (continued)


Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the financial statements
 

Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including FRS102 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, management is responsible for assessing the 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 management either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.


Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.

Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements
 

The objectives of an auditor 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 Auditor's report that includes their opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of an auditor's 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 auditor's report.

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
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. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatement in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below:

Based on our understanding of the company and industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance
with laws and regulations related to compliance with Employment Law, Data Privacy Law, Environmental Regulations and Health and Safety Laws, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as Companies Act 2006 and applicable tax laws. We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to significant one-off or unusual transactions. We apply professional scepticism through the audit to consider potential deliberate omission or concealment of significant transactions, or incomplete/inaccurate disclosures in the financial statement.
 
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Portview Fit-Out Limited (continued)

Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements (continued)

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud (continued)
In response to these principal risks, our audit procedures included but were not limited to:
 
inquiries of management on the policies and procedures in place regarding compliance with laws and regulations, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
inspection of the company’s regulatory and legal correspondence and review of minutes of the board of directors meetings during the year to corroborate inquiries made; 
gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risk related to fraud; 
discussion amongst the engagement team in relation to the identified laws and regulations and regarding the risk of fraud, and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance or opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements throughout the audit; 
identifying and testing journal entries to address the risk of inappropriate journals and management override of controls;
designing audit procedures to incorporate unpredictability around the nature, timing or extent of our testing;
challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates, including estimating contract accruals, the allowance for the impairment of receivables and recoverability of work in progress; and
review of the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and inquiries of management.
 

The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with those charged with governance and management. As with any audit, there remains a risk of non-detection or irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or override of internal controls.


The purpose of our audit work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
 

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s 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.

 
 
Louise Kelly FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Grant Thornton (NI) LLP
Chartered Accountants &
Statutory Auditors
Belfast
Date: 14 April 2025
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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
109,607,409
73,964,793

Cost of sales
  
(74,898,951)
(59,268,551)

Gross profit
  
34,708,458
14,696,242

Administrative expenses
  
(6,593,515)
(7,085,866)

Operating profit
 5 
28,114,943
7,610,376

Interest receivable and similar income
 8 
535,816
440,527

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(35,981)
(42,874)

Profit before tax
  
28,614,778
8,008,029

Tax on profit
 10 
(7,092,507)
(1,858,159)

Profit for the financial year
  
21,522,271
6,149,870

All amounts relate to continuing operations.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023:£NIL).

The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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Portview Fit-Out Limited
Registered number:NI010862

Balance sheet
As at 30 November 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible fixed assets
 12 
227,947
908,732

  
227,947
908,732

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 13 
-
1,012,645

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
18,238,228
19,181,826

Cash at bank and in hand
 14 
30,271,411
11,126,756

  
48,509,639
31,321,227

Current liabilities
  

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
(35,276,528)
(20,275,039)

Net current assets
  
 
 
13,233,111
 
 
11,046,188

Total assets less current liabilities
  
13,461,058
11,954,920

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 16 
(33,745)
(49,278)

Net assets
  
13,427,313
11,905,642


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 17 
2,600,000
2,600,000

Profit and loss account
 18 
10,827,313
9,305,642

Shareholders' funds
  
13,427,313
11,905,642


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




................................................
P Scullion
Director

Date: 11 April 2025

The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 November 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 December 2023
2,600,000
9,305,642
11,905,642



Profit for the year
-
21,522,271
21,522,271

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(20,000,600)
(20,000,600)


At 30 November 2024
2,600,000
10,827,313
13,427,313



Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 November 2023


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 December 2022
2,600,000
17,275,772
19,875,772



Profit for the year
-
6,149,870
6,149,870

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(14,120,000)
(14,120,000)


At 30 November 2023
2,600,000
9,305,642
11,905,642


The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

1.


General information

Portview Fit-Out Limited is a company limited, by shares and incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is 46 Florenceville Avenue, Belfast, BT7 3GZ.

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 management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements as permitted by FRS102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
- the requirements of section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
- the requirements of section 11 Basic Financial Instruments paragraph 11.41;
- the requirements of section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Portview Specialist Holdings Limited for the year ended 30 November 2024. These financial statements can be obtained from its registered office; 46 Florenceville Avenue, Belfast BT7, 3GZ.
 

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors have assessed that the company has adequate resources to meet the ongoing costs of the business for a minimum of 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements. In coming to this conclusion, the directors have assessed the entity's current financing arrangements and liquid resources. For this reason, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which presumes the realisation of assets and liabilities in the normal course of business.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.

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

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

 
2.4

Revenue

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

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.5

Long-term contracts

The attributable profit on long term contracts is recognised once their outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty. The profit recognised reflects the proportion of work completed to date on the project.
Long term contract work in progress is included in amounts recoverable on contracts. This is stated at measured value which includes retention and a proportion of profit after provision has been made for any foreseeable losses and the deduction of applicable payments to account.
Full provision is made for losses on all contracts in the year in which the loss is first foreseen.

 
2.6

Interest income

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

 
2.7

Finance costs

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

 
2.8

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

 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 operates and generates 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; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

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.


 
2.10

 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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2% straight line
Plant & machinery
-
20% straight line
Computer equipment
-
33.3% 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.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 

Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

 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.

 
2.12

 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.13

 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.

 
2.14

 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.

 
2.15

 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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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

When preparing the financial statements, management makes a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions about the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
The following are significant management judgments in applying the accounting policies of the company that have the most significant effect on the financial statements.
Recoverability of work in progress
Management considered the recoverability of the company's work in progress balance which is included in the balance sheet at 30 November 2024.  Management have reviewed the relevant costs incurred to date and expected costs for completion. Based on these reviews, the directors are satisfied with the recoverability of the work in progress balances at the balance sheet date.
Contract accruals
Management recognise contract accruals based on their best estimate of costs incurred to date. All contracts are reviewed on an individual basis and the estimates are based on management's professional judgement.


4.


Turnover

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
107,630,043
73,225,596

Rest of Europe
1,977,366
739,197

109,607,409
73,964,793


All turnover relates to the delivery of interior fit out contracts.


5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
157,563
169,086

Exchange differences
(5,351)
(37,040)

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements
24,000
24,000

Tax Compliance services
3,000
3,000

Defined contribution pension cost
1,274,274
1,126,885

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

6.


Employees

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


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
9,535,015
9,472,198

Social security costs
1,106,629
1,079,400

Cost of defined contribution scheme
1,274,274
1,126,885

11,915,918
11,678,483


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Number of production staff
32
29



Number of administrative staff
76
77



Number of management staff
24
26



Directors
6
7

138
139


7.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
1,136,906
1,123,929

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
538,125
514,636

1,675,031
1,638,565


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2023 - 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £189,406 (2023 - £188,944).


8.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
535,816
440,527

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
35,981
42,874


10.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
7,150,506
1,903,766

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(42,466)
(31,687)


7,108,040
1,872,079


Total current tax
7,108,040
1,872,079

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(4,475)
(14,958)

Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(11,058)
1,038

Total deferred tax
(15,533)
(13,920)


Tax on profit
7,092,507
1,858,159
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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.01%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
28,614,778
8,008,029


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.01%)
7,153,695
1,842,647

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
15,473
43,873

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(42,466)
(31,687)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods - deferred tax
(11,059)
1,116

Fixed asset differences
(23,136)
3,400

Remeasurement of deferred tax
-
(1,190)

Total tax charge for the year
7,092,507
1,858,159


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


11.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends paid during the year
20,000,600
14,120,000

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

12.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant & machinery
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 December 2023
671,730
190,584
973,635
1,835,949


Additions
-
2,373
107,194
109,567


Disposals
(671,730)
(17,123)
(3,309)
(692,162)



At 30 November 2024

-
175,834
1,077,520
1,253,354



Depreciation


At 1 December 2023
56,135
87,624
783,458
927,217


Charge for the year 
-
28,894
128,669
157,563


Disposals
(56,135)
(1,145)
(2,093)
(59,373)



At 30 November 2024

-
115,373
910,034
1,025,407



Net book value



At 30 November 2024
-
60,461
167,486
227,947



At 30 November 2023
615,595
102,960
190,177
908,732
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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

13.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Directors' current account
-
1,012,645


2024
2023
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
3,576,512
1,169,357

Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,964,231
-

Other debtors
1,110,645
1,354,272

Prepayments and accrued income
1,013,607
632,807

Amounts recoverable on long-term contracts
9,505,458
15,780,520

Tax recoverable
1,065,854
231,195

Directors' current account
1,921
13,675

18,238,228
19,181,826



14.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
30,271,411
11,126,756



15.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
3,024,017
1,460,517

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
1,103,984

Corporation tax
-
1,872,079

Other taxation and social security
5,949,775
3,020,852

Other creditors
86,835
36,038

Accruals and deferred income
26,215,901
12,781,569

35,276,528
20,275,039


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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

16.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
(49,278)


Charged to profit or loss
15,533



At end of year
(33,745)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(33,745)
(49,278)


17.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



2,600,000 Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
2,600,000
2,600,000



18.


Reserves

Profit & loss account

Includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.


19.


Contingent liabilities

In 2019, the Company recorded £2.97m in respect of a Research and Development claim for 2017 and 2018 and this was subsequently received in 2020.  The claim is currently under review by HMRC.  However the Directors are of the opinion that no tax liability will arise from the review.

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Portview Fit-Out Limited
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

20.


Capital commitments


At 30 November 2024 the Company had capital commitments as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
2,326,500
-

2,326,500
-

During the year the Company entered into an agreement to purchase a new head office. This was completed post year end.


21.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £1,274,274 (2023: £1,126,885). Contributions totalling £71,123 (2023: £83,823) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.


22.


Related party transactions

The Company and group have availed of the exemption under FRS 102, section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7, from disclosing transactions with group Companies.
Key management personnel compensation was £1,136,906 (2023: £1,123,909).


23.


Controlling party

The Company's immediate parent undertaking is Portview Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland. 
The Company's ultimate parent undertaking is Portview Specialist Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland. 
The smallest and largest group which the results of Portview Fit-Out Limited are consolidated is that headed by Portview Specialist Holdings Limited. Copies of the group financial statements are available from the registrar of companies in Belfast.

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