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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
M Arumugam 
A K Skinner 
E M Kumar 




Company secretary
M G Christopher



Registered number
3256961



Registered office
11-13 Grove Road

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 1DS




Independent auditors
Feltons
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors

1 The Green

Richmond

Surrey

TW9 1PL




Solicitors
W H Matthews
Sutton

SM1 1DS




Bates, Wells & Braithwaite
138 Cheapside

London

EC2V 6BB





 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
 
1
Directors' report
 
2 - 3
Independent auditors' report
 
4 - 7
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
 
8
Consolidated balance sheet
 
9 - 10
Company balance sheet
 
11
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
 
12 - 15
Company statement of changes in equity
 
16 - 17
Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
18 - 19
Consolidated analysis of net debt
 
20
Notes to the financial statements
 
21 - 48


 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
The directors present their Strategic Report for Limje Holdings Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

Business review
 
The principal activities of the group during the year are those of trade finance, procurement, distributions and technical services to Central Africa and the Middle East and the provision of nursing care.
The exchange rate fluctuations and the effects of COVID-19 in the African territories and in the United Kingdom continue to impact the results for the year but this is expected to improve from the years 2025/6.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Details of the group's financial risk management objectives and policies are included in note 27 to the accounts.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The financial key performance indicators are as follows:
The turnover was £3,844,189 (2022: £4,356,007).  The gross profit achieved was £1,609,965.

Other key performance indicators
 
The directors do not consider any non-financial indicators at this time.


This report was approved by the board on 19 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.





................................................
E M Kumar
Director

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group strategic report, the Directors' report and the consolidated 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

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


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

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £582,640 (2022 - £658,358).

The directors have recommended a dividend of £150,740 (2022:  £60,000) on the ordinary shares.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

E M Kumar 
M Arumugam 
A K Skinner 

Future developments

2021 and 2022 continued to be difficult years due to the economic conditions in Angola and other neighbouring countries and the worldwide impact of Covid 19.  Despite the uncertainties caused by Covid 19, the directors are confident that operations will return to normal by 2025. The group is also involved in the assembly of tractors and other agricultural implements and plans to expand in Angola and in the neighbouring African territories in the involvement and promotion of agricultural produce and machinery.
With the improvement in the economic conditions, the company targets to grow and achieve turnover of £10,000,000 per annum by 2027.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Disclosure of information to auditors

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 and the Group's auditors are 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 and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

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 and the Group's auditors are unaware, and
the directors have taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a directors in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events



Auditors

The auditorsFeltonswill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 19 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
E M Kumar
Director

Page 3

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Limje Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2023, which comprise the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company 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 Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of the Group's profit 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group 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 Group's or the parent 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.


Page 4

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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 Group 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 Group 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 Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 by the parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent Company 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 2, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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 Group 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 assessed the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, including the risk of material misstatement due to fraud and how it might occur, by holding discussions with management and those charged with governance.
• We obtained an understanding of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements through discussion with management and those charged with governance, including financial reporting and taxation legislation. We considered that extent of compliance with those laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items. 
• We inquired of management and those charged with governance as to any known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations. We remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit.
• We addressed the risk of fraud through management override by reviewing the appropriateness of a sample of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making key accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business that we come across throughout the audit.
However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the company. Our examination should not be relied upon to disclose all such material misstatements or frauds, errors or instances of non-compliance as may exist.

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.


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 Auditors' report.


Page 6

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 Auditors' 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.





Robert Carter (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Feltons
 
Chartered Accountants
Registered Auditors
  
1 The Green
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 1PL

19 September 2025
Page 7

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

As restated
2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
3,844,189
4,356,007

Cost of sales
  
(2,234,224)
(2,611,455)

Gross profit
  
1,609,965
1,744,552

Administrative expenses
  
(1,279,077)
(1,545,338)

Other operating income
 5 
24,764
37,594

Operating profit
 6 
355,652
236,808

Income from fixed assets investments
  
334,047
653,254

Interest receivable and similar income
 11 
34,913
2,421

Interest payable and similar expenses
 12 
(83,140)
(29,321)

Profit before taxation
  
641,472
863,162

Tax on profit
 13 
(58,832)
(204,804)

Profit for the financial year
  
582,640
658,358

  

Unrealised surplus on revaluation of tangible fixed assets
  
1,652,076
-

Currency translation differences
  
(1,575,737)
499,079

Currency translation difference revaluation reserve
  
(484,392)
(110,507)

Other comprehensive income for the year
  
(408,053)
388,572

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
174,587
1,046,930

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interests
  
-
131,111

Owners of the parent Company
  
582,640
527,247

  
582,640
658,358

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interest
  
-
65,592

Owners of the parent Company
  
174,587
981,338

  
174,587
1,046,930

The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 3256961

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

As restated
2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 16 
(648,769)
(726,905)

Tangible assets
 17 
5,516,055
4,413,478

Investments
 18 
608,668
599,683

Investment property
 19 
875,000
875,000

  
6,350,954
5,161,256

Current assets
  

Stocks
 20 
2,070,366
2,180,003

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 21 
1,186,871
1,208,753

Cash at bank and in hand
 22 
542,343
1,613,746

  
3,799,580
5,002,502

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 23 
(1,225,688)
(1,081,769)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,573,892
 
 
3,920,733

Total assets less current liabilities
  
8,924,846
9,081,989

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 24 
(915,009)
(944,739)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 26 
(227,419)
(258,466)

Other provisions
 28 
(47,892)
(47,892)

  
 
 
(275,311)
 
 
(306,358)

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
7,734,526
7,830,892

Net assets
  
7,734,526
7,830,892

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 3256961
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

As restated
2023
2022
Note
£
£

Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 29 
451,410
451,410

Revaluation reserve
 30 
2,904,550
2,308,072

Capital redemption reserve
 30 
325,000
325,000

Investment property reserve
 30 
585,553
585,553

Profit and loss account
 30 
3,468,013
3,140,851

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
7,734,526
6,810,886

Non-controlling interests
  
-
1,020,006

  
7,734,526
7,830,892


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 19 September 2025.




................................................
E M Kumar
Director

The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 3256961

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 18 
1,150,002
1,150,002

  
1,150,002
1,150,002

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 21 
159,410
121,410

Cash at bank and in hand
 22 
4,850
4,949

  
164,260
126,359

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 23 
(38,002)
(2)

Net current assets
  
 
 
126,258
 
 
126,357

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,276,260
1,276,359

  

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
1,276,260
1,276,359

Net assets
  
1,276,260
1,276,359


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 29 
451,410
451,410

Capital redemption reserve
 30 
325,000
325,000

Profit and loss account
 30 
499,850
499,949

  
1,276,260
1,276,359


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 19 September 2025.


................................................
E M Kumar
Director

The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023



Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Revaluation reserve
Investment property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Non-controlling interests
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023 (as previously stated)
451,410
325,000
2,308,072
585,553
3,899,914
7,569,949
1,020,006
8,589,955


Prior year adjustment - correction of error
-
-
-
-
(759,063)
(759,063)
-
(759,063)


At 1 January 2023 (as restated)
451,410
325,000
2,308,072
585,553
3,140,851
6,810,886
1,020,006
7,830,892



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year

-
-
-
-
582,640
582,640
-
582,640


Currency translation differences
-
-
-
-
(1,575,737)
(1,575,737)
-
(1,575,737)


Surplus on revaluation of freehold property
-
-
1,652,076
-
-
1,652,076
-
1,652,076


Foreign exchange on revaluation reserve
-
-
(484,392)
-
-
(484,392)
-
(484,392)



Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,167,684
-
(1,575,737)
(408,053)
-
(408,053)



Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,167,684
-
(993,097)
174,587
-
174,587



Contributions by and distributions to owners


Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(150,740)
(150,740)
-
(150,740)


Transfer to/from profit and loss account
-
-
(571,206)
-
571,206
-
-
-
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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED


 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023



Transfer following acquisition of non-controlling interest
-
-
-
-
899,793
899,793
(1,020,006)
(120,213)



Total transactions with owners
-
-
(571,206)
-
1,320,259
749,053
(1,020,006)
(270,953)



At 31 December 2023
451,410
325,000
2,904,550
585,553
3,468,013
7,734,526
-
7,734,526



The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022



Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Revaluation reserve
Investment property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Non-controlling interests
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2022 (as previously stated)
325,000
325,000
2,391,607
585,553
2,711,556
6,338,716
954,414
7,293,130


Prior year adjustment - correction of error
-
-
-
-
(575,578)
(575,578)
-
(575,578)


At 1 January 2022 (as restated)
325,000
325,000
2,391,607
585,553
2,135,978
5,763,138
954,414
6,717,552



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year

-
-
-
-
527,247
527,247
131,111
658,358


Currency translation differences
-
-
-
-
528,131
528,131
(29,052)
499,079


Transfer of non controlling interest of foreign exchange on revaluation reserve
-
-
36,467
-
-
36,467
(36,467)
-


Foreign exchange adjustment revaluation reserve
-
-
(110,507)
-
-
(110,507)
-
(110,507)



Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(74,040)
-
528,131
454,091
(65,519)
388,572



Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(74,040)
-
1,055,378
981,338
65,592
1,046,930



Contributions by and distributions to owners


Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(60,000)
(60,000)
-
(60,000)
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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED


 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022



Shares issued during the year
126,410
-
-
-
-
126,410
-
126,410


Transfer to profit and loss account
-
-
(9,495)
-
9,495
-
-
-



Total transactions with owners
126,410
-
(9,495)
-
(50,505)
66,410
-
66,410



At 31 December 2022
451,410
325,000
2,308,072
585,553
3,140,851
6,810,886
1,020,006
7,830,892



The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
451,410
325,000
499,949
1,276,359


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
150,641
150,641


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
150,641
150,641


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(150,740)
(150,740)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(150,740)
(150,740)


At 31 December 2023
451,410
325,000
499,850
1,276,260


The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2022
325,000
325,000
500,000
1,150,000


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
59,949
59,949


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
59,949
59,949


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(60,000)
(60,000)

Shares issued during the year
126,410
-
-
126,410


Total transactions with owners
126,410
-
(60,000)
66,410


At 31 December 2022
451,410
325,000
499,949
1,276,359


The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
582,640
658,358

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
(78,941)
(78,764)

Depreciation of tangible assets
208,234
32,807

Depreciation charged as part of the prior period adjustment
-
183,485

Government grants
(2,412)
(21,981)

Interest paid
83,140
29,321

Interest and investment income received
(368,960)
(655,675)

Taxation charge
58,833
204,804

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
109,637
(510,080)

(Increase) in debtors
(3,676)
(446,365)

Decrease/(increase) in amounts owed by joint ventures
21,749
(9,544)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
135,355
(379,572)

Increase in provisions
-
47,892

Corporation tax (paid)
(69,349)
(127,834)

Net cash generated from operating activities

676,250
(1,073,148)


Cash flows from investing activities

Discount on purchase of intangible fixed assets
-
809,402

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(3,673)
(69,303)

Purchase of listed investments
(8,985)
-

Purchase of unlisted and other investments
(120,214)
-

Government grants received
2,412
21,981

Interest received
34,913
2,421

Income from investments
334,047
653,254

Net cash from investing activities

238,500
1,417,755

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares
-
126,410

Repayment of loans
(56,450)
(86,371)

Dividends paid
(150,740)
(60,000)

Interest paid
(83,140)
(29,321)

Net cash used in financing activities
(290,330)
(49,282)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
624,420
295,325

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,613,746
935,702
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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


2023
2022

£
£


Foreign exchange gains and losses
(1,714,386)
382,719

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
523,780
1,613,746


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
542,343
1,613,746

Bank overdrafts
(18,563)
-

523,780
1,613,746


The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023




At 1 January 2023
Cash flows
At 31 December 2023
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,613,746

(1,071,403)

542,343

Bank overdrafts

-

(18,563)

(18,563)

Debt due after 1 year

(939,772)

29,730

(910,042)

Debt due within 1 year

(81,470)

26,720

(54,750)


592,504
(1,033,516)
(441,012)

The notes on pages 21 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

Page 20

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

Limje Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act. The company is a private company limited by shares and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is shown on the company information page. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with 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 Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 01 January 2019.

 
2.3

Going concern

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
Covid-19 along with the fuel crisis and the currency fluctuations in Africa has caused severe disruption to business internationally. The position has since improved with the strengthening of the local currencies and business has since improved. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. As a result, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

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 Consolidated 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'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group 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:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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 Group 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.

  
2.6

Intangible assets

Goodwill
Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income over its useful economic life. 

 
2.7

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the period until the date the rent is expected to be adjusted to the prevailing market rate. 

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.9

Interest income

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

 
2.10

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.

 
2.11

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.12

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group 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 Group in independently administered funds.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

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 and the Group operate and generate 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;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

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.


 
2.14

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

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.

Negative goodwill is amortised over 10 years.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

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.

The group's freehold buildings used in the provision of nursing home care are not depreciated. The directors are of the opinion that the ongoing maintenance work undertaken keeps the properties to a high standard of repair. The directors also believe the residual value of the properties will remain not materially different from the value at which the properties are shown in the financial statements. For these reasons any provision for depreciation would be immaterial in the context of the company's financial statements.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, as below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Buildings and fire improvements
-
2% on a straight line basis
Plant and machinery
-
15% on a reducing balance basis
Motor vehicles
-
25% on a reducing balance basis
Furniture and equipment
-
20% to 33.33% on a straight line basis

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.16

Revaluation of tangible fixed assets

Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.17

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment. Where merger relief is applicable, the cost of the investment in a subsidiary undertaking is measured at the nominal value of the shares issued together with the fair value of any additional consideration paid. 

Investments in unlisted Group 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 Consolidated 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.

 
2.19

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.20

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.

 
2.21

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.

In the Consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.22

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.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.23

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.

 
2.24

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance sheet when the Group 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 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 Group'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.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.24
Financial instruments (continued)

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.

Basic 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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies 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 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 assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group 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 Group 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 Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.25

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.

Page 29

 
LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In applying the group's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The directors' judgments, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made, and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgments, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
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, if the revision effects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgments in applying the Company's accounting policies
The critical judgments that the directors have made in the process of applying the group's accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the statutory financial statements are discussed below:
i) Assessing indicators of impairment
In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment of assets, the directors have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions, counterparty credit ratings and experience of recoverability. There have been no indicators of impairment identified during the current financial year.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:
(i) Recoverability of receivables
If necessary, the group establishes a provision for receivables that are estimated not to be recoverable. When assessing the recoverability the directors consider factors such as aging of receivables, past experience of recoverability, and the credit profile of an individual or groups of customers.
ii) Estimation of warranty and sales and servicing provisions
If necessary, the group establishes a provision for expected warranty and other claims that are estimated to be payable. When assessing the amounts to be provided, the directors consider various factors such as the possibilities of claims arising out of introduction of products into the market. 
iii) Revaluation of properties
 
The group carries its investment property at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.   
The group carries its freehold properties at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in other comprehensive income.

(iv) Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.Judgments in applying accounting policies (continued)

economic lives and residual values of the assets.  The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 17 for the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment, and note 2.15 for the useful economic lives for each class of assets.

(v) Determining residual values and useful economic lives of property, plant and equipment
The group depreciates tangible assets over their estimated useful lives with the exception of the nursing home property as explained in note 2.15.  The estimation of the useful lives of assets is based on historic performance as well as expectations about future use and therefore requires estimates and assumptions to be applied by management.  The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors, including technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes. 
Judgement is applied by management when determining the residual values for plant, machinery and equipment.  When determining the residual value management aim to assess the amount that the group would currently obtain for the disposal of the asset, if it were already of the condition expected at the end of its useful economic life.  Where possible, this is done with reference to external market prices.
Judgement is required when assessing the fair value of the Nursing Home property which is usually done by reference to a professional valuation.
(vi) Estimating value in use
Where an indication of impairment exists the directors will carry out an impairment review to determine the recoverable amount, which is the higher of fair value less cost to sell and value in use.  The value in use calculation requires the directors to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the asset or the cash generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. 
(vii) Stock valuation and provisioning
The group considers the recoverability of the cost of inventory and the associated provisioning required.  When calculating the inventory provision, management considers the nature and condition of finished goods.
(viii) Impairment of debtors
The group makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience. 
(ix) Goodwill and intangible assets
The group makes an estimate of the useful life of goodwill, negative goodwill and intangible assets arising on business combinations.  This estimate is based on a variety of factors such as the expected use of the acquired business, the expected usual life of the cash generating units to which the goodwill is attributed, and any legal, regulatory or contractual provisions that can limit the useful life. 
 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Turnover

The UK turnover is attributable to fees receivable from residents for accommodation, catering and other services provided in the normal course of business, net of trade discounts, VAT and other sales and related taxes. The overseas turnover is attributable to trade finance, procurement, distributions and technical services to Angola.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2023
2022
£
£

United Kingdom
1,799,282
1,496,761

Africa
2,044,907
2,859,246

3,844,189
4,356,007



5.


Other operating income

2023
2022
£
£

Net rents receivable
22,352
15,613

Government grants receivable
2,412
21,981

24,764
37,594



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Exchange differences
-
211,351

Other operating lease rentals
3,916
3,979


7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
5,000
5,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8.


Employees

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


Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£


Wages and salaries
1,004,353
966,296

Social security costs
70,098
72,745

Cost of defined contribution scheme
18,880
43,483

1,093,331
1,082,524


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


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Production staff
67
67



Administrative staff
22
22

89
89


9.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
31,751
31,751

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
-
25,000

31,751
56,751


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2022 - NIL) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


10.


Income from investments

2023
2022
£
£

Income from fixed asset investments
334,047
653,254

334,047
653,254




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11.


Interest receivable

2023
2022
£
£


Other interest receivable
34,913
2,421

34,913
2,421


12.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Bank interest payable
83,140
29,321

83,140
29,321


13.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
61,012
165,547


61,012
165,547


Total current tax
61,012
165,547

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(2,180)
39,257

Total deferred tax
(2,180)
39,257


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
58,832
204,804
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
 
13.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2022 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2023
2022
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
641,472
863,162


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%)
150,874
164,001

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
2,846
83,797

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(157)
(13,060)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
-
(6,105)

Non-taxable income
(22,257)
-

Deferred tax on property revaluation
-
36,141

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
(72,474)
(59,970)

Total tax charge for the year
58,832
204,804


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


14.


Dividends

2023
2022
£
£


Dividend payable on ordinary shares
150,740
60,000

150,740
60,000


15.


Parent company profit for the year

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements. The profit after tax of the parent Company for the year was £150,641 (2022 - £59,949).

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Development expenditure
Goodwill
Negative goodwill
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
16,152
94,922
(810,959)
(699,885)


Foreign exchange movement
(6,855)
-
-
(6,855)



At 31 December 2023

9,297
94,922
(810,959)
(706,740)



Amortisation


At 1 January 2023
13,193
94,922
(81,095)
27,020


Charge for the year on owned assets
2,154
-
(81,095)
(78,941)


Foreign exchange movement
(6,050)
-
-
(6,050)



At 31 December 2023

9,297
94,922
(162,190)
(57,971)



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
-
-
(648,769)
(648,769)



At 31 December 2022
2,959
-
(729,864)
(726,905)


The negative goodwill on consolidation of £810,959 relates to the acquisition of Symtec FZCO by Limje Industrial Limited. It is being amortised over 10 years.
 


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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

17.


Tangible fixed assets - as re-stated

Group






Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
5,108,093
285,928
172,537
372,388
5,938,946


Additions
-
-
-
3,673
3,673


Disposals
-
-
(116)
-
(116)


Revaluations
1,652,076
-
-
-
1,652,076


Exchange adjustments
(589,227)
(26,073)
(73,221)
(11,737)
(700,258)



At 31 December 2023

6,170,942
259,855
99,200
364,324
6,894,321



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023 (as previously stated)
52,473
259,358
122,800
331,774
766,405


Prior Year Adjustment
759,063
-
-
-
759,063


At 1 January 2023 (as restated)
811,536
259,358
122,800
331,774
1,525,468


Charge for the year on owned assets
182,589
10,874
9,314
5,457
208,234


Disposals
-
-
(116)
-
(116)


Exchange adjustments
(266,141)
(25,596)
(54,759)
(8,824)
(355,320)



At 31 December 2023

727,984
244,636
77,239
328,407
1,378,266



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
5,442,958
15,219
21,961
35,917
5,516,055



At 31 December 2022 (as restated)
4,296,557
26,570
49,737
40,614
4,413,478

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

           17.Tangible fixed assets - as re-stated (continued)




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2023
2022
£
£

Freehold
5,442,958
4,296,557

5,442,958
4,296,557


Included in freehold property is property which was revalued on 10 January 2022 by Copping Joyce, a firm of chartered surveyors and valuers, on an open market value for existing use basis at £3,000,000. If the property above were disposed of at open market value, the tax liability is estimated at £Nil. 
Included in freehold property is a property which was revalued during the year ended 31 December 2023 by The Third Group LDA - an independent entity - at fair value of £2,442,958.  
If the freehold properties had not been included at valuation, they would have been included under the historical cost convention at a net book value of  £1,911,511 (2022:  £2,091,783).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

18.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Listed investments
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
-
599,683
599,683


Additions
8,985
-
8,985


Transfer between classes
585,467
(585,467)
-



At 31 December 2023
594,452
14,216
608,668




The listed shares at a cost of £585,467 are listed on a stock exchange in Angola, but the year end market value is still being assessed, so the investment is being shown as the lower of cost and net realisable value in these accounts. The company believes that the market value is in excess of the book value, and any adjustment will be included in the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. 

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
1,150,002



At 31 December 2023
1,150,002





Direct subsidiary undertakings


The following were direct subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Limje Industrial Limited
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Jesyem Medicare Limited
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Indirect subsidiary undertakings


The following were indirect subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Campotec LDA
Angola
Ordinary
100%
Hendford Nursing Home Limited
England & Wales
Ordinary
100%
Symtec FZCO
Dubai
Ordinary
100%

The group acquired the remaining interest in Campotec Lda during the year and now owns 100% of the issued share capital.
 


19.


Investment property

Group


Freehold investment property

£



Valuation


At 1 January 2023
875,000



At 31 December 2023
875,000

The 2023 valuations were made by the directors, on an open market value for existing use basis.



If the Investment properties had been accounted for under the historic cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Historic cost
175,000
175,000

175,000
175,000

The 2023 valuations were made by the directors, on an open market value for existing use basis.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

20.


Stocks

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
2,070,366
2,180,003

2,070,366
2,180,003



21.


Debtors

Group
Company
Company
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£


-
-
-


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
600,969
696,300
-
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
159,410
121,410

Amounts owed by joint ventures and associated undertakings
29,500
51,249
-
-

Other debtors
550,241
443,720
-
-

Prepayments and accrued income
6,161
17,484
-
-

1,186,871
1,208,753
159,410
121,410



22.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
542,343
1,613,746
4,850
4,949

Less: bank overdrafts
(18,563)
-
-
-

523,780
1,613,746
4,850
4,949


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

23.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group

Group
Company

Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Bank overdrafts
18,563
-
-
-

Bank loans
54,750
81,470
-
-

Payments received on account
121,739
95,287
-
-

Trade creditors
686,987
595,874
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
2
2

Corporation tax
82,701
65,980
-
-

Other taxation and social security
21,280
20,064
-
-

Other creditors
97,382
90,368
38,000
-

Accruals and deferred income
142,286
132,726
-
-

1,225,688
1,081,769
38,002
2



24.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group

Group
2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
910,042
939,772

Other creditors
4,967
4,967

915,009
944,739





The following liabilities were secured:
Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£


Bank loans
983,355
1,021,242

983,355
1,021,242

Details of security provided:

The bank loans are secured over the assets of one of the subsidiaries. The bank loans are secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets. 



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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

25.


Financial instruments

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Financial assets

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
1,719,690
2,802,890
164,260
126,359

Financial assets that are equity instruments measured at cost less impairment
599,683
599,683
-
-

2,319,373
3,402,573
164,260
126,359


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
2,010,262
1,921,061
38,000
2


Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise bank balances, trade and other debtors and group balances.


Financial assets that are equity instruments measured at cost less impairment comprise unlisted investments.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise trade creditors, bank overdraft, bank loans, group balances, accruals and other creditors. 


26.


Deferred taxation


Group



2023
2022


£

£






At beginning of year
(258,466)
(219,209)


Charged to profit or loss
2,179
(39,257)


Charged to other comprehensive income
28,868
-



At end of year
(227,419)
(258,466)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
 
26.Deferred taxation (continued)

Company


2023
2022






At end of year
-
-
The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
9,481
11,660

On revaluation of property
217,938
246,806

227,419
258,466

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

27.


FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The group holds or issues financial instruments in order to achieve three main objectives, being:
(a) to finance its operations;
(b) to manage its exposure to interest and currency risks arising from its operations and from its sources       of finance, and
(c) for trading purposes
In addition, various financial instruments (eg. trade debtors, trade creditors, accruals and prepayments) arise directly from the group's operations.
Transactions in financial instruments result in the group assuming or transferring to another party one or more of the financial risks described below:

Credit risk
The group monitors credit risk closely and considers that its current policies of credit checks meets its objectives of managing exposure to credit risk.
Cash flow risk
The group has a cash flow risk as a result of the length of credit periods it is required to provide to certain customers, due to their overseas location. This risk is managed through the utilisation of invoice discounting facilities.
Currency risk
Due to the level of trading with overseas customers and suppliers, the group is exposed to foreign exchange risk. The group manages this risk by maintaining foreign currency bank accounts and matching transactions in the same currency, together with predominantly invoicing customers and receiving invoices from suppliers in US Dollars. In addition, the group uses foreign exchange hedges at times. There were no foreign exchanges hedges outstanding at the year end.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

28.


Provisions


Group



Provisions

£





At 1 January 2023
47,892



At 31 December 2023
47,892

The group has contracted for servicing and maintenance costs relating to the supply of vehicles to a customer. The provision relates to the contractual liability arising under the terms of the servicing and maintenance contract.
Provisions as at 31 December 2023 represents an amount of £47,892 (2022: £47,892) which relates to an estimate of the amounts payable to shipping lines for demurrages, container hire and port charges.
The company has no provisions.

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LIMJE HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

29.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



325,000 A ordinary shares shares of £1.00 each
325,000
325,000
126,410 B ordinary shares shares of £1.00 each
126,410
126,410

451,410

451,410



30.


Reserves

Revaluation reserve

The revaluation reserve represents the cumulative effect of revaluations of freehold investment property and related deferred tax charges which are revalued to fair value at each reporting date. 

Capital redemption reserve

This reserve records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the company.

Investment property revaluation reserve

The investment property revaluation reserve represents the cumulative effect of investment property fair value adjustments and related deferred tax charges transferred from the profit and loss account at each reporting date.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative profits for the year and prior periods, net of dividends paid and other adjustments. 


31.


Prior year adjustment

The accounts include a prior year adjustment of £759,063 relating to an additional depreciation charge on one of the group's properties, of which £183,485 relates to the year ended 31 December 2022 and £575,578 to years prior to 31 December 2022.


32.


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 £18,880 (2022 -  £43,484). Contributions totalling £25,350 (2022 - £17,401) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

33.


Related party transactions

The balance sheet includes a net debtor of £229,943 (2022: £96,783) owing from E M Kumar to the group. E M Kumar has given a personal guarantee to Barclays plc limited to £150,000 (2022: £150,000). Expenses includes £18,000 (2022: £18,000) relating to rent payable to E M Kumar. Interest receivable includes £2,164 (2022: £2,415) from E M Kumar. Interest on directors loan accounts are charged at HMRC's official rates. Expenses includes £6,282 (2022: £9,307) for consultancy fees payable to a company  in which one of the directors has a controlling interest. Rental income includes £22,800 from a  related party of one of the directors.
Debtors includes an amount of £29,500 (2022: £51,249) owing from IGAPE (formerly Mecanagro E.P.)  which previously owned 33% of one of the company's subsidiaries.

 


34.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party of the group is considered to be E M Kumar by virtue of his majority shareholding. 

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