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Registered number: NI682631









O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
J O'Brien 
W O'Brien 




Registered number
NI682631



Registered office
C/O Tughans Llp
The Ewart

3 Bedford Square

Belfast

Northern Ireland

BT2 7EP




Independent auditor
Barnes Roffe Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants 
Statutory Auditor

Leytonstone House

3 Hanbury Drive

London

E11 1GA





 
O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
 
1 - 2
Directors' report
 
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
 
5 - 8
Consolidated statement of income and retained earnings
 
9
Consolidated balance sheet
 
10
Company balance sheet
 
11
Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
12
Consolidated analysis of net debt
 
13
Notes to the financial statements
 
14 - 32


 
O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report in respect of the financial statements for the period ended 28 December 2024.
The group’s principal activity is that of meat processing. The company is a non-trading holding company. 
During the year, the group acquired two new subsidiaries on incorporation, O'Brien Fine Foods Investments Limited and O'Brien Fine Foods Leeming Bar Limited. 

Business review
 
The Group’s financial performance in 2024 saw a reduction in revenue of 17% versus 2023. This reduction was primarily attributable to the loss of business with one retailer in Quarter 1 of 2024.
The first half of 2024 saw the business building a plan to react to this loss of business identifying areas for growth along with appropriate cost control measures to be taken.
As the year progressed, and particularly in the second half of the year, the business saw the overall performance improve month on month, with Quarter 4 coming in ahead of 2023 performance.
2024 also saw the Group acquire a new factory in the UK. This factory was acquired in Q2 of 2024 with construction and fit out works continuing throughout the remainder of 2024.
The Group delivered an EBITDA of £0.2m for the year which the directors consider to be a good performance in the context of the level of costs that were incurred during the set up phase of the new factory in the UK. This factory was acquired in Q2 2024 incurring a high level of set up costs up to December 2024, however, trade from this factory did not commence until Q2 2025.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Directors take considerable effort to assess the critical risks and uncertainties that face the business and are continually seeking ways of mitigating those risks. 
Assessing and managing risk is a fundamental part of the day-to-day business management of the Group.
Our principal risks and uncertainties are summarised below under the headings of Commercial, Financial and Operational, together with a brief summary of how we manage those risks.
Commercial Risk
Commodity Availability / Price : The Company is exposed to issues associated with raw material availability, particularly pork.  An increase in price, or a lack of availability, could adversely impact the Company’s operations and ability to supply key customers.
The Company has long-standing relationships with its pork suppliers, which helps to mitigate the risks associated with pork price volatility and availability of supply.  
In the current environment, where generally only short-term pricing is available from suppliers, we have adopted a ‘buy-sell’ matching process with customers, by which we are constantly reviewing selling prices with customers in line with commodity price movements.
 
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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 

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

Principal risks and uncertainties (continued)
Financial Risk
Cashflow / Liquidity Risk : The Company requires continued access to funding for current requirements and future growth.
The Group maintains adequate medium-term committed facilities, ensuring that they have sufficient funds available for operations and planned expansion.  
Credit Risk : The Group is exposed to credit risk in the normal course of business.  This risk is managed through credit control policies and the placing of Credit Insurance with a leading, independent insurer.
Operational Risk
Product Contamination Risk : The Group is subject to the risks of product and / or raw material contamination and potential health-related industry-wide food scares.  Such incidents could lead to product recall costs, reputational damage and regulatory penalties.  
The Group is subject to stringent food safety audits including Red Tractor, BRC, FSA and RSPCA.
Health and Safety : A significant breach of Health and Safety legislation could lead to reputational damage, and regulatory penalties, including restrictions on operations, damages or fines. 
The Group has Health and Safety processes and procedures in place, and conforms to all standards and regulations, as well as pursuing industry best practice across its sites.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Group regard revenue, gross profit and EBITDA as the key performance indicators. These are measured monthly and anomalies investigated immediately. A summary of the movements of these KPI's are detailed in the business review.

Other key performance indicators
 
The Group has a comprehensive environmental and health and safety policy, including a dedicated personnel department. The policies are subject to independent audit and separate from the audit of the financial statements.


This report was approved by the board on 23 June 2025 and signed on its behalf.



J O'Brien
Director

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) 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.

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 loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,817,551 (2023 - loss £228,539).

EBITDA for the year was £113,991 (2023 - £1,573,824).
The directors do not recommend a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

J O'Brien 
W O'Brien 

Future developments

The Group plans to consolidate its position in the market by continuing to supply quality products to its customers, while focusing on operational and overhead efficiencies. 

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditor is unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditor

After the year end Barnes Roffe LLP resigned as auditors due to the transfer of its audit business and its successor Barnes Roffe Audit Limited was appointed by the directors under s485 Companies Act 2006. 

This report was approved by the board on 23 June 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





J O'Brien
Director

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of O’Brien Fine Foods Holdings (UK) Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated statement of income and retained earnings, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 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 2024 and of the Group's loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the 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.


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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

the information given in the 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 3, 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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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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

In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities we considered the following:
Obtained an understanding of the nature of the industry and sector, including the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Group and parent Company operates in and how the Group and parent Company are complying with the legal and regulatory frameworks;
Enquired of management, and those charged with governance, about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities, including any known actual, suspected or alleged instances of fraud; and
Discussed matters about non-compliance with laws and regulations and how fraud might occur including assessment of how and where the financial statements may be susceptible to fraud.

All relevant laws and regulations identified at a Group level and areas susceptible to fraud that could have a material effect on the financial statements were communicated. Any instances of non compliance with laws and regulations identified were considered in our audit approach.

The most significant laws and regulations were determined as follows:
UK GAAP FRS 102 and Companies Act;
Tax compliance regulations; and
Food and hygiene standards including BRC, Red Tactor, BMPA, RSCPA and HSE.

Additional audit procedures performed by the audit engagement team included:
Review of the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation;
Completion of disclosure checklists to identify areas of non-compliance; and
Inspection of audit report reports and certification received from external foods standards advisors.

The areas that we identified as being susceptible to material misstatement due to fraud were:
Revenue recognition;
Management override; and
Compliance with food and hygiene standards.
 
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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Audit procedures in response to the identified areas above:
Obtaining an understanding of the processes and controls around revenue recognition;
Substantively testing revenue via various methods including transactional, cut off and sequencing;
Evaluation of the appropriateness of the accounting policies;
Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments;
Assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias;
Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business; and
Inspection of all recent reports and certification from the relevant bodies and general inspection around the factory.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Jamie Henderson (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Barnes Roffe Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Leytonstone House
3 Hanbury Drive
London
E11 1GA

 
Date: 
23 June 2025
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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
23,864,679
28,874,268

Cost of sales
  
(17,793,449)
(21,794,044)

Gross profit
  
6,071,230
7,080,224

Distribution costs
  
(505,788)
(622,151)

Administrative expenses
  
(6,333,452)
(5,890,323)

Exceptional administrative expenses
 5 
(113,455)
-

Operating (loss)/profit
 6 
(881,465)
567,750

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
13,017
-

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(1,267,860)
(801,461)

Loss before tax
  
(2,136,308)
(233,711)

Tax on loss
 12 
318,757
5,172

Loss after tax
  
(1,817,551)
(228,539)

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
196,940
425,479

Loss for the year attributable to the owners of the parent
  
(1,817,551)
(228,539)

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
(1,620,611)
196,940

  

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

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI682631

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
14,087,424
14,835,171

Tangible assets
 14 
14,803,101
584,299

  
28,890,525
15,419,470

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
752,173
1,088,611

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
4,912,284
5,237,309

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
948,722
1,410,970

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(16,287,315)
(8,819,344)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(9,674,136)
 
 
(1,082,454)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
19,216,389
14,337,016

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(20,837,000)
(14,106,000)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 23 
-
(34,076)

Net (liabilities)/assets
  
(1,620,611)
196,940


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
-
-

Profit and loss account
 25 
(1,620,611)
196,940

  
(1,620,611)
196,940


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 23 June 2025.




J O'Brien
Director

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI682631

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 15 
18,698,672
18,698,670

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
14,799,305
1,290,000

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
8,730
-

  
14,808,035
1,290,000

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(12,213,945)
(4,747,424)

Net current assets/(liabilities)
  
 
 
2,594,090
 
 
(3,457,424)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
21,292,762
15,241,246

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(20,837,000)
(14,106,000)

  

Net assets
  
455,762
1,135,246


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
-
-

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
1,135,245
250,105

Loss/(profit) for the year

  

(679,483)
885,141

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
455,762
1,135,246


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 23 June 2025.


J O'Brien
Director

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss for the financial year
(1,817,551)
(228,539)

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
747,747
747,747

Depreciation of tangible assets
247,709
291,762

Interest paid
1,267,860
801,461

Interest received
(13,017)
-

Taxation charge
(318,757)
(5,172)

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
336,438
(96,769)

Decrease/(increase) in debtors
633,791
(966,800)

Increase in creditors
6,859,125
152,524

Corporation tax (paid)
(90,239)
(283,025)

Net cash generated from operating activities

7,853,106
413,189


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(14,466,511)
(179,336)

Interest received
13,017
-

Net cash from investing activities

(14,453,494)
(179,336)

Cash flows from financing activities

New secured loans
8,900,000
1,000,000

Repayment of loans
(1,494,000)
(900,000)

Interest paid
(1,267,860)
(801,461)

Net cash used in financing activities
6,138,140
(701,461)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(462,248)
(467,608)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,410,970
1,878,578

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
948,722
1,410,970


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
948,722
1,410,970


The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024




At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,410,970

(462,248)

948,722

Debt due after 1 year

(14,106,000)

(6,731,000)

(20,837,000)

Debt due within 1 year

(1,494,000)

(675,000)

(2,169,000)


(14,189,030)
(7,868,248)
(22,057,278)

The notes on pages 14 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

O'Brien Fine Foods Holdings (UK) Limited ("the Company") is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland. Its registered office is C/O Tughans Llp, The Ewart, 3 Bedford Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7EP.

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 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 income and retained earnings from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a non-UK registered entity and therefore does not meet the exemption criteria from consolidation. Please see note 28 for further details.

 
2.3

Going concern

The group has the continued operational and financial support from the ultimate parent undertaking whilst it continues to establish itself and repayments of any debt will be made from the future trading. 
Based on this the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing its annual financial statements. 

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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 income and retained earnings 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.

 
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.

Sales are recognised upon delivery of goods.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

Interest income

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

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.10

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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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

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.


 
2.12

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Group but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.13

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 income and retained earnings over its useful economic life.




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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
Not yet in use
Long-term leasehold property
-
Over the remaining lease term
Plant and machinery
-
3 to 15 years
Motor vehicles
-
3 years
Fixtures and fittings
-
3 to 15 years
Office equipment
-
3 to 15 years

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.

 
2.15

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.16

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. Further costs are added to the stock as detailed in note 3.

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.

Included in stock are maintenance (or equipment) spare parts not yet bought into use. These are valued at their cost price and are assessed for impairment regularly.

 
2.17

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.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.18

Cash and cash equivalents

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

 
2.19

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.20

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.

 
2.21

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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.
 
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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.21
Financial instruments (continued)


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.

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 instruments

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.
 
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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.21
Financial instruments (continued)


Derecognition of financial liabilities

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


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 
Accounting judgements and estimation
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below:
i) Exceptional items
Management have deemed it necessary to separately disclose certain costs as exceptional on the face of the Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings as it is relevent to the understanding of the Group's performance. See note 5 for further information. 


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to processed meat products.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
23,586,243
28,455,979

Rest of Europe
278,436
418,289

23,864,679
28,874,268


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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Exceptional items

2024
2023
£
£


Reorganisation costs
113,455
-


6.


Operating (loss)/profit

The operating (loss)/profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
247,709
291,762

Amortisation of goodwill
747,747
747,747

Exchange differences
(65,461)
(18,791)

Operating leases: equipment
113,946
115,590

Operating leases: property
442,666
467,630


7.


Auditor's remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
36,000
20,000

Non-audit services
50,518
11,663

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
3,809,969
4,174,264

Social security costs
414,501
417,919

Cost of defined contribution scheme
74,824
81,835

4,299,294
4,674,018


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



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2024
        2023
        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Directors
2
2
2
2



Admin
9
9
-
-



Production
103
127
-
-

114
138
2
2


9.


Directors' remuneration

Directors are remunerated through another wider group entity of which amounts relating to this company and subsidiary cannot be reliably quantified.


10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
13,017
-


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Loan interest payable
1,267,860
801,461

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
-
141,698

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
24,085
(135,034)


Total current tax
24,085
6,664

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(336,381)
(26,352)

Effects of changes in tax rates
-
1,273

Adjustment in respect of prior years
(6,461)
13,243

Total deferred tax
(342,842)
(11,836)


Tax on loss
(318,757)
(5,172)

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Loss on ordinary activities before tax
(2,136,308)
(233,711)


Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%)
(534,077)
(54,969)

Effects of:


Non tax deductible amortisation of goodwill
186,937
175,870

Expenses not deductible
6,873
3,871

Income not taxable
(746)
(9,426)

Tax rate changes
-
13,243

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
17,624
(133,761)

Deferred tax not provided
4,632
-

Total tax charge for the year
(318,757)
(5,172)

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


13.


Intangible assets

Group





Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
16,330,665



At 31 December 2024

16,330,665



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
1,495,494


Charge for the year on owned assets
747,747



At 31 December 2024

2,243,241



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
14,087,424



At 31 December 2023
14,835,171



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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
-
49,274
990,283
138,384
-
-
1,177,941


Additions
13,200,363
-
964,308
-
148,127
153,713
14,466,511



At 31 December 2024

13,200,363
49,274
1,954,591
138,384
148,127
153,713
15,644,452



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
-
19,169
500,079
74,394
-
-
593,642


Charge for the year on owned assets
-
8,750
192,831
46,128
-
-
247,709



At 31 December 2024

-
27,919
692,910
120,522
-
-
841,351



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
13,200,363
21,355
1,261,681
17,862
148,127
153,713
14,803,101



At 31 December 2023
-
30,105
490,204
63,990
-
-
584,299

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

15.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
18,698,670


Additions
2



At 31 December 2024
18,698,672





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Bearfields of London Limited
Unit 1 The Sidings, Hainault Road Industrial Estate, Leytonstone, E11 1HD
Ordinary
100%
O'Brien Fine Foods Investments Limited
C/O Tughans Llp, The Ewart, 3 Bedford Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7EP
Ordinary
100%
O'Brien Fine Foods Leeming Bar Limited
20 Leases Road Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, DL7 9AW
Ordinary
100%

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Stocks

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
273,847
358,493

Work in progress (goods to be sold)
217,412
435,066

Finished goods and goods for resale
177,562
198,999

Maintenance (or equipment) spare parts
83,352
96,053

752,173
1,088,611


No stock is held in the company.


17.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
3,103,631
3,706,704
-
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
1,290,000
14,786,947
1,290,000

Other debtors
56,167
15,675
-
-

Prepayments and accrued income
376,681
128,505
-
-

Other taxation and social security
1,067,039
96,425
-
-

Deferred taxation
308,766
-
12,358
-

4,912,284
5,237,309
14,799,305
1,290,000



18.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
948,722
1,410,970
8,730
-



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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
2,169,000
1,494,000
2,169,000
1,494,000

Invoice financing facility (see note 20)
487,541
-
-
-

Trade creditors
3,664,442
2,885,926
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
7,157,572
958,424
8,811,741
958,424

Corporation tax
3,977
70,131
-
-

Other taxation and social security
108,532
124,469
-
-

Other creditors
1,401,879
2,319,332
900,000
2,290,000

Accruals and deferred income
1,294,372
967,062
333,204
5,000

16,287,315
8,819,344
12,213,945
4,747,424



20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
20,837,000
14,106,000
20,837,000
14,106,000


During the year the company extended the terms of the loan to be repayable to 30 November 2028. The initial £15m drawdown of the loan attracts interest at 2.165%. Subsequent drawdowns attract interest based on SONIA (Sterling Overnight Index Average) ratcheted based on Group leverage levels. 
The loan is secured over wider group assets under the control of the ultimate parent undertaking.


21.


Invoice financing facility

The Group has assigned book debts within an invoice discounting facility. At the year end, the Group had a liability of £487,541 (2023 - Nil) in respect of this. Funds of £Nil (2023 - £1,023,973) were available for draw down and is included within creditors. The facility is secured by a fixed and floating charge over all of the Group's assets.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

22.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
2,169,000
1,494,000
2,169,000
1,494,000

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
2,394,000
1,494,000
2,394,000
1,494,000

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
18,443,000
12,612,000
18,443,000
12,612,000


23,006,000
15,600,000
23,006,000
15,600,000



23.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At beginning of year
34,076


Charged to profit or loss
(342,842)



At end of year
(308,766)

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
74,522
38,972
-
-

Tax losses carried forward
(379,166)
-
(12,358)
-

Other short term differences
(4,122)
(4,896)
-
-

(308,766)
34,076
(12,358)
-

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

24.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 (2023 - 100) Ordinary shares of £0.001 each
0.10
0.10

All shares rank equally.



25.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account consists of distributable reserves arising from cumulative historical profits and losses less any distributions made.


26.


Prior year restatement

The Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for 2023 has been restated to more accurately reflect the classification of expenditure in accordance with the Company's trade. There has been no change to the final results.


27.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £74,824 (2023 - £81,835). Contributions totalling £16,489 (2023 - £19,583) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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O’BRIEN FINE FOODS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

28.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Land and buildings

Not later than 1 year
-
331,834



Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Other

Not later than 1 year
74,909
108,997

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
72,972
126,327

147,881
235,324


29.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 section 33 "Related Party Disclosures" from disclosing transactions with entities which are a wholly owned part of the group.
Amounts of £Nil (
2023 - £290,000) due to former group companies of the subsidiary are included in other creditors.
Amounts of £7,157,572 (
2023 - £331,576 due from) are due to group companies at the year end which are not included in consolidation.
Amounts of £307,366 (
2023 - £304,999) were paid to key management personnel during the period.


30.


Controlling party

The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nickelreed Unlimited, a company based in the Isle of Man.
The largest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is headed by Nickelreed Unlimited, whose consolidated financial statements may only be obtained from its registered address.
The ultimate controlling party is the O'Brien family.

 
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