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Registered number: 06203422









NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
B D Hunt 
S A J Nahum 




Registered number
06203422



Registered office
4th Floor
Millbank Tower

21-24 Millbank

London

England

SW1P 4QP




Independent auditor
Adler Shine LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

Aston House

Cornwall Avenue

London

N3 1LF





 
NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
 
1 - 3
Directors' report
 
4 - 5
Directors' responsibilities statement
 
6
Independent auditor's report
 
7 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
 
11
Balance sheet
 
12
Statement of changes in equity
 
13
Notes to the financial statements
 
14 - 21


 
NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Business review
 
The director considers the performance of the company and the year-end position to be satisfactory. 
The Company holds a loan facility which is lends to other group members. The Company made a loss for the year of £8,234k (2023: £8,211k) due to the interest payable on the loan. All expenditure has been monitored closely. The Company continued to hold significant investments in subsidiary companies. 
 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The company operates in the sporting and leisure sector within the UK and as such faces the same risks as other similar businesses, primarily economic welfare, the availability of disposable income and competing interests for the leisure pound.
In addition, as with any business that is conducted outdoors in the UK, a further risk is that of weather-related abandonments. It is impossible to mitigate this risk but the company does allow for a certain number of abandonments when completing its business plans.
The ongoing effects of the conflict in Ukraine on pricing is closely monitored. The company has and will manage these risks appropriately.
The main risks arising from the company's financial instruments are interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. The financial risk management objectives and policies for each of these risks are described in more detail below.
Interest rate risk
Hedging for interest risk is not currently deemed necessary, however, with the ever-changing economic climate the position is kept under regular review by the Board.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is managed centrally. The current loan facilities have been agreed at appropriate levels given the Group's forecasted operating cash flows, loan repayments, expected future capital expenditure and trading income over the course of the foreseeable future.
Credit risk
Due to the nature of the company's income streams, the exposure to credit risk is considered minimal. Of the income received by the company that is subject to credit risk, there are established credit procedures and collection policies in place which are reviewed and monitored centrally.

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires Directors, in the case of the Board (and by delegation the Executive Management team), to take into consideration the interests of stakeholders and other matters in their decision making. The Board has regard to the interests of the Group’s employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, the impact of its activities on the community, the environment and the Group’s reputation for good business conduct. In this context, acting in good faith and fairly, the Board considers what is most likely to promote the success of the Group. We explain below, how the Board engages with stakeholders.
Relations with key stakeholders such as employees, shareholders and suppliers are considered in more detail below.
The Board is fully aware of its responsibilities to promote the success of the Group in accordance with section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Board regularly reviews the principal stakeholders and how it engages with them. This is achieved through information provided by the Executive team and also, within the Racing industry, by direct engagement with stakeholders themselves.
We aim to work responsibly with our stakeholders, including suppliers. The Board continues to have a diligent adoption policy for statutory measures which most recently have included anti-corruption and anti-bribery, equal opportunities and whistleblowing policies, the Corporate Criminal Offences Act and IR35.
Approval of 2024 Budget
In approving the Annual Group Budget the Board carried out a detailed review of the various commercial drivers and sensitivities in the business, including forecast media income, admissions and hospitality performance and developments in the betting industry which have had negative impacts on the business.
The Board also considered continued investment in our employees, including signing off specific budgets for training, employee medical cover and other benefits.  The interests of racing stakeholders were also inherent in agreed investment in prize money and other racecourse facilities.
The above considerations were given in the context of ensuring ongoing investment in customer experience and continued capital expenditure
Key Board Decisions 
During the year, the Board made several key decisions which are considered to be in the interests of the overall success of the company and the wider sport. This year these decisions continued  to be centred around ways in which to minimise the impact of the current economic climate in terms of high inflation and rising interest rates on the cost base of the business, and initiatives to support and drive turnover. These decisions have impacts on certain stakeholder groups that have, to the extent considered appropriate by the Board, been reflected in the decision-making process.  
Prize Money Executive Contribution
The level of Prize Money contribution we make into our race programme is one of the most material decisions that the Board takes in any year. This impacts on the competitiveness of our business in attracting the best runners at each level of racing to our racecourses, and provides direct and indirect financial support to owners, trainers, jockeys, horsemen and their own employees.  We aim to strike a balance between ensuring our leading races and festivals maintain their competitiveness in horse racing, while ensuring that we are supporting all levels of the ownership and breeding industry at both small and large racecourses. 
Our decision on Prize Money contribution is traded off against other competing priorities for the Group, such as investments into property infrastructure at our racecourses, which are required to maintain the highest level of sporting and customer experience and safety for racing participants and spectators alike. 
In 2024 our Prize Money decision was made in the context of forecasted income levels.  The decision was taken
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

to increase Prize Money as the Board considered the views of racing stakeholders, as well as the likely overall economic impact on the industry as a whole. This decision is reviewed through each year. 
Use of Group Property Assets
The Board continuously reviews the best use of Group assets.  Where land assets are considered non-sacrosanct, the Board considers development opportunities. This year projects were evaluated at Newcastle and Brighton. The projects involve the development of the infrastructure of the racecourse. 
Employee engagement
The Board considers it very important that employees are kept informed about both the financial performance of the Company, factors impacting the wider industry and more general employment related matters. As and when applicable an email is sent to employees summarising the instances where companies within the Group have been mentioned in the media along with other important news events in both horseracing and the wider sport industry. Regular emails are sent to all employees updating them on new Company policies such as safeguarding or CCO compliance. 
Employee feedback is actively sought by management. Employees are routinely consulted regarding changes in their working environment and organisational changes. Consultations can be on a one-to-one basis, in a group and/or a combination of both.
There are a number of regular communications meetings. Company-wide divisional employee days are held along with annual senior management forums and regular regional update meetings. In addition, specialist functional areas meet on a regular basis such as the, Executive Directors and Financial Controllers forum meetings. 
We encourage the involvement of employees in the Company’s performance through a bonus scheme. This is calculated and paid annually based on the financial performance of the Company compared to its annual budget target. In addition, a number of employees are eligible for a bonus scheme which is which linked to both individual KPIs and the financial performance of the Company. Our appraisal scheme means that everyone gets a full appraisal at least once a year.  This includes a review of KPIs/objectives which are aligned to the business and the setting of new KPIs/objectives for the next year.
It is important that our directors are visible in the business. Directors meet new employees at our induction events at our central offices and at Raceday events. Regular board meetings are held at our locations around the country.
 


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



B D Hunt
Director

Date: 24 July 2025

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is that of an intermediary holding company.

Results and dividends

The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £8,234,339 (2023 - loss £8,211,841).

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

B D Hunt 
S A J Nahum 

Qualifying third party indemnity provisions

The company has put in place qualifying third party indemnity provisions for all the directors of NR Acquisitions Limited.

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

Adler Shine LLP was appointed as auditor in the year and will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
Going concern
After reviewing the company's forecasts and projections for not less than 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements and taking into account current financial resources, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties that give rise to significant doubt as to the company's ability to continue to prepare its financial statements on a going concern basis. Further details regarding the directors' considerations in drawing this conclusion are provided in note 2.3 to the financial statements.

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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





B D Hunt
Director

Date: 24 July 2025

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DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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 judgments 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.

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of NR Acquisitions Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the 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 Company's affairs as at 31 December 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.


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 Auditor's responsibilities 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, 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 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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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's 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 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 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 Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the 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, 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.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 6, 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 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 Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's 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 Auditor's 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 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:

The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Enquiring of management of whether they are aware of any non-compliance with laws and regulations.
Enquiring of management whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud.
Enquiring of management their internal controls established to mitigate risk related to fraud or noncompliance with laws and regulations.
Discussions amongst the engagement team on how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. As part of this discussion, we identified potential for fraud in the following areas; posting of unusual journals.
Obtaining understanding of the legal and regulatory framework the company operates in focusing on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on the operations. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act, tax legislation, data protection, anti-bribery, employment and health and safety.

Audit response to risks identified
Fraud due to management override
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
audited the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries for appropriateness;
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates set out in note 2 were indicative of potential bias; and
investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
 
Irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations
In response to the risk of irregularities and non compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but are not limited to:
Agreeing financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting documentation.
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
Enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation claims.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 Auditor's 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 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.





Christopher Taylor (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Adler Shine LLP
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Aston House
Cornwall Avenue
London
N3 1LF

25 July 2025
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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Interest payable and similar expenses
 5 
(8,234,339)
(8,211,841)

Loss before tax
  
(8,234,339)
(8,211,841)

Loss for the financial year
  
(8,234,339)
(8,211,841)

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

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

The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06203422

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 7 
69,844,790
69,844,790

  
69,844,790
69,844,790

  

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(56,341,738)
(48,107,399)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(56,341,738)
 
 
(48,107,399)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
13,503,052
21,737,391

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(117,312,005)
(117,312,005)

  

Net liabilities
  
(103,808,953)
(95,574,614)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 11 
1,000
1,000

Profit and loss account
  
(103,809,953)
(95,575,614)

  
(103,808,953)
(95,574,614)


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 24 July 2025.




B D Hunt
Director

The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
1,000
(87,363,773)
(87,362,773)


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
(8,211,841)
(8,211,841)



At 1 January 2024
1,000
(95,575,614)
(95,574,614)


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
(8,234,339)
(8,234,339)


At 31 December 2024
1,000
(103,809,953)
(103,808,953)


The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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NR ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

NR Acquisitions Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.

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 judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of NR Acquisitions TopCo Limited as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.

 
2.3

Going concern

The directors are required to make an assessment of the appropriateness of using the going concern assumption in preparing these financial statements.
Having reviewed the company's financial forecasts and expected future cash flows, and notwithstanding the net liabilities of the company, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. NR Acquisitions Limited's facility agreement in place with Hightower Finance (Jersey) Limited provides sufficient headroom to enable the company to continue in operational existence. Assurance has been received from Omaha Business Holdings Corp that it will continue to make funds available to enable the company to meet its obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future, and at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Thus, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
2.5

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.

 
2.6

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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 trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the
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2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.6
Financial instruments (continued)

impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies 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.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors have made the following judgement:
- Determining whether leases entered into by the company are operating leases or finance leases. These decisions depend on an assessment of whether the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred from the lessor to the lessee on a lease-by-lease basis.
- Determine whether there are indicators of impairment of the company's tangible assets. Factors taken into account in reaching such a decision include the economic viability and expected future financial performance of the asset.
Other key sources of estimation and uncertainty:
- Intercompany debtor recoverability
An assessment of intercompany debtor recoverability has been made by the Directors as at 31 December 2024. The recoverability of these debts was based on expected future trade. Due to the material nature of the intercompany balance this is considered a significant judgement area.
- Carrying value of investments
An assessment of the carrying value of investments has been made by the Directors as at 31 December 2024. The carrying value of these investments was based on expected future trade of the subsidiary companies. Due to the material nature of the intercompany balance this is considered a significant judgement area. 


4.


Employees




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


5.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Loans from group undertakings
8,234,339
8,211,841

8,234,339
8,211,841

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

6.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£




Tax on loss
-
-

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Loss on ordinary activities before tax
(8,234,339)
(8,211,841)


Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%)
(2,058,585)
(1,929,783)

Effects of:


Restricted interest
2,058,585
1,187,962

Group relief
-
741,821

Total tax charge for the year
-
-


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


7.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
69,844,790



At 31 December 2024
69,844,790




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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Northern Racing Limited
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Northern Races Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Chepstow Races Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Chepstow Markets Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Bath Racecourse Company Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Hereford Racecourse Company Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
High Gosforth Park Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Uttoxeter Leisure and Development Company Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
92.4%
Brighton Racecourse Company Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
81%
Sedgefield Steeplechase Company (1972) Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
99.9%
Great Yarmouth Racecourse Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
81%
Fontwell Park Steeplechase Limited *
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%

In the opinion of the directors, the aggregate value of the company's investment in subsidiary undertakings is not less than the amount included in the balance sheet.
* Companies held through subsidiary undertakings.
The registered address of all subsidiary undertakings is Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP.


8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Amounts owed to group undertakings
35,355,829
35,355,829

Other creditors
821,661
821,661

Accruals and deferred income
20,164,248
11,929,909

56,341,738
48,107,399


There are no specific terms of interest or repayment attached to the amounts owed to group undertakings.

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

9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Other loans
117,312,005
117,312,005

117,312,005
117,312,005



10.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£



Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Other loans
117,312,005
117,312,005



Interest is payable on the above loan at 7%. The loan is set to mature in 2027.


11.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000 (2023 - 1,000) Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,000
1,000



12.Other financial commitments

The bank loans and overdrafts of the NR Acquisitions Topco Group are secured by a legal charge over the racecourse properties in the NR Acquisitions Topco Group.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of FRS 102 not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts due from/(to related parties)
Fellow subsidiaries and companies under common control
(12,008,169)
(12,008,169)

Included in creditors falling due after more than one year is an amount of £117,312,005 (2023: £117,312,005) due to Hightower Finance (Jersey) Limited, a related company. Interest of £8,211,841 (2023: £8,211,841) was charged during the year. Accrued interest on this loan, which is included in creditors due within one year, amounts to £20,141,750 (2023: £11,929,909).
Included in creditors falling due in less than one year is an amount of £821,661 (2023 £821,661) due to Aldersgate Investments Limited, a related company. There are no specific terms of interest or repayment attached to this amount.


14.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is NR Acquisitions Midco Limited. The ultimate parent company is Omaha Business Holdings Corp., a company registered in the British Virgin Islands.
The company's ultimate UK parent is NR Acquisitions Topco Limited. NR Acquisitions Topco Limited prepares group financial statements and copies can be obtained from Companies House.
The registered address and principal place of business of NR Acquisitions Topco Limited and NR Acquisitions Midco Limited is Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. 
The registered address and principal place of business of Omaha Business Holdings Corp is 2nd Floor, O'Neal Marketing Associates Building, PO Box 3174, Wickham's Cay II, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

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