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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Polunin Capital Partners Limited (“the Company” or “the Firm”) provides investment management services in emerging market equities to institutional investors and is paid a management fee, based on assets under management, for providing these services. The results for the Company show a pre-tax profit of £21.5 million (2023: £14.8 million) on revenues of £39.1 million (2023: £35.1 million). The Company’s margins were boosted over the year by declining cost of sales, reduced exchange variances, and interest earned on capital reserves.
As at 31 December 2024 the Company had fourteen client or fund mandates and managed assets of just over US $5,071 million. This represents a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year end. The more relevant 2024 average assets figure was $5,037 million, representing a 16.8% increase over the 2023 average of $4,313 million. Our AUM was boosted in 2024 by positive fund performance and net investor inflows of just under $100 million. Including the investors in our managed Funds the Company had approximately 174 investor relationships at year end. 2024 was for the most part a fairly challenging year for emerging markets, with stickiness on inflation in the developed world and a frustrating, incremental policy approach in China dominating the direction of returns. China’s non-existent recovery weighed heavily on emerging markets’ returns whilst global markets soared led by a resurgent US economy. The concentration risk within the MSCI EM benchmark, particularly the influence of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Tencent, created short-term performance headwinds for our core Developing Countries Strategy but reinforced the strategy’s commitment to high active share and deep value principles. Despite periodic volatility, the strategy’s focus on under-researched, high-quality emerging markets stocks continued to generate long-term alpha opportunities. The Company has been managed from the outset with a very strong capital cushion to enable it to weather the inevitable periods of extreme volatility that can characterise emerging markets, as well as to continue investing for the future.
The US stock market has had a bumpy ride since President Donald Trump’s election in November 2024. We started 2025 with markets continuing to be dominated by US exceptionalism, with the S&P 500 delivering back-to-back 20%+ returns and US equities commanding 75% of the MSCI World Index. However, US stocks have since shed trillions of dollars against the backdrop of back-and-forth announcements on tariffs and the growing fears of a US recession.
By contrast, emerging markets especially China, remained deeply out of favour at the start of year, priced for continued decline. While comparisons to Japan’s stagnation persist, China’s 5% GDP growth, trade surplus, and coordinated fiscal and monetary stimulus suggest a different trajectory. Political risks remain, but we believe that investor apathy toward China may have reached an inflection point, evidenced by China’s FTSE 50 ETF outperforming the S&P 500 in 2024 for the first time since 2009. Given their already depressed valuations, emerging markets equities should be well positioned for asymmetrical upside in 2025. The Company will be launching a new International Value Strategy in the first quarter of 2025, concentrating primarily on global developed market companies outside North America. To date the Firm has been heavily exposed to the fortunes of emerging markets equity, both in good times as we have experienced, but also in bad times. The new strategy is being launched as a positive diversifier and leverages everything we have learnt about contrarian, value-based investing in emerging markets. The Board has assessed that launching this new strategy represents a small, low risk change that both the Company and our clients can accommodate with relative ease. Meanwhile the focus on our core emerging markets equity strategies will remain completely unaffected.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Company has never targeted growth or assets under management, preferring to cap our strategy sizes to ensure consistency and quality of performance. The following KPIs are considered important for the long-term sustainability of the business:
Client retention – the Firm considers its existing client base to be its most valuable asset, as it represents the key source of current revenue and potential for future growth. Operational, regulatory efficiency and business continuity – the Firm’s clients have exceptionally high standards in terms of operational support, client reporting, firm governance and business continuity. Failures in any of these key indicators can have negative consequences for client retention. Employee retention and satisfaction – the Firm operates in a highly competitive market for talent. Staff turnover is a key risk factor for clients and the Firm expends considerable resources both managing and motivating staff. Macroeconomic and market risk – whilst the Firm retains a measure of control over the majority of its KPIs, it specialises in an asset class which is inordinately exposed to changes in global economic conditions. An assessment of current and prospective changes in the global economic outlook inevitably plays a significant role in business planning. Cash flow and balance sheet planning – as a small Firm in a volatile asset class, long term success partly rests on the ability to ride out the cycle whilst continuing to invest for the future. The Firm has built up a significant excess of regulatory capital in order to sustain its business during periods of market vulnerability.
The Company provides investment services in a single asset class, Emerging Market Equities, and consequently the performance of the Company is to a great degree determined by the performance of emerging market equities in general.
Furthermore the Firm is reliant on its ability to both retain and diversify its customer base in order to maintain its revenues. The loss of any of its fourteen clients, or of a significant investor in any of its Funds, could impact sales materially. The Company generates substantially all of its income in foreign currency, primarily US Dollars, whereas only a portion of its expenses are in US Dollars, the remainder being in pounds Sterling. In addition the Company may hold a substantial portion of its cash balances in foreign currencies at any one time, leading to potentially significant non-cash foreign exchange differences year to year.
The Directors have managed the Company with regard to the long term from its inception in 2001. Since then the Firm has grown substantially, and with it the responsibilities of those charged with its management.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS 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.
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
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 2006. They 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.
The Company has arranged insurance cover in respect of legal action against its Directors. To the extent permitted by UK law, the Company also indemnifies the Directors.
The Company has documented the disclosures required by the FCA under MIFIDPRU 8 and MIFIDPRU TP12. These are available on the Company's website.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £16,269,050 (2023 - £11,295,446).
Particulars of dividends paid are detailed in Note 8 to the accounts.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The directors who served during the year were:
Information on future developments are included in the Strategic report.
Information on engagement with suppliers, customers and others are included in the Strategic report.
In line with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) requirements we have reported on the underlying energy use of the Company during the financial year. The majority of purchased electricity is required for heating or cooling in the office, lighting and the use of computers. Until 14th April 2024 we were not able to measure the Firm’s precise electricity usage as under the terms of our lease our London offices were apportioned a GBP value share of the overall electricity bill of the wider estate in which we are based. Our landlord arranged for an electricity smart meter to be installed in our office building during the year, and we have had better transparency to our actual energy usage since 15th April 2024. Our landlord continues to purchase electricity for the estate under a bulk purchase agreement that runs for a number of years, and has purchased green energy in its last three tenders.
No gas or transport fuel is used or purchased by our firm, as such no associated figures have been reported below.
Methodology
All conversion factors that have been used are taken from the relevant 2024/2023 UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting document. Electricity is bought in a blended package and our electricity usage to 14 April 2024 was not individually metered, so our energy consumption and emissions have been estimated using the average daily kWh used by the Company in the metered period from 15 April 2024 to 13 February 2025.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
The auditor, Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
We have audited the financial statements of Polunin Capital Partners Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, 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).
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.
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.
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 Report. Our 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.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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.
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.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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:
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud, and non compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following: enquiring of management concerning the Company’s policies with regards identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; enquiring of management concerning the Company’s policies detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; enquiring of management concerning the Company’s policies in relation to the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations; discussing among the engagement team where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud; and obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the Company operates in and focusing on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Company. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act 2006, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and applicable tax legislation. One particular focus area was the risk of fraud through management override of controls. Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following: performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud; reviewing the bank statements of the Company for evidence of any large or unusual activity which may be indicative of fraud; enquiring of management in relation to any potential litigation and claims; and testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. Another focus area was non-compliance with the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (‘the FCA’). The Company was authorised and regulated by the FCA throughout the period. Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following: reviewing correspondence between the Company and the FCA, performing analytical review to detect receipts of client money and remaining alert to the possibility of accidental receipt of client monies; and discussion of regulatory matters with the appointed officers of the Company. There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's report.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 14 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Polunin Capital Partners Limited is a private limited company incorporated in the UK.
The Company's registered address is 10 Cavalry Square, London, SW3 4RB.
2.Accounting policies
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.
Management are also required to exercise judgement in applying the company's accounting policies. Due to the straightforward nature of the business management consider that no critical judgements have been made in applying the company's accounting policies.
After making enquiries, the directors consider that the company has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements.
Revenue comprises fund management advisory fees during the year, exclusive of value added tax.
Management fees are recognised as they accrue across the year. Performance fees are only recognised on crystallisation.
Development costs are capitalised and an intangile asset is recognised when the following conditions are met:
i.It can be demonstrated that the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits; and
ii.the cost of the intangible asset can be reliably measured.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
The estimated useful life of IT Systems Development Costs is 5 years.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
The estimated useful lives range as follows:
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.
The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.
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 debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price adjusted for transaction costs (except in the initial measurement
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) 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 debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
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 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 instrument is 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 creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). 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 creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
Other financial instruments
Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
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.
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The cost of the non-voting preference shares issued to employees is measured by reference to the fair value of the preference shares at the date they are issued using an appropriate pricing model.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Company operates a Small Self-Administered Scheme for the Company's founders and a workplace pension scheme for other employees. Both schemes are accounted for as defined contribution pension schemes. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Company in independently administered funds. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the respective schemes and amounted to £123,421 (2023: £112,844). Contributions totalling £35,700 (2023: £46,903) were payable to the schemes at the balance sheet date and are included in accruals and deferred income.
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POLUNIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The immediate and ultimate controlling party is Polunin Capital Partners Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore.
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