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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Joanne Houston 
Peter Houston 




Registered number
NI626334



Registered office
Suite 2.06, Custom House
Custom House Square

Belfast

Antrim

BT1 3ET




Independent auditors
UHY Hacker Young Fitch Limited, Statutory Auditors

Suite 2.06, Custom House

Custom House Square

Belfast

Antrim

BT1 3ET





 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1 - 3
Directors' Report
4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report
6 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income
10
Balance Sheet
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
12
Statement of Cash Flows
13
Analysis of Net Debt
14
Notes to the Financial Statements
15 - 33


 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The Company is pleased to present its Strategic Report for the year ended 31st December 2024. The Company is the main trading subsidiary of a Group and as such the Strategic Report details all relevant group matters.

Business review
 
The Company's principal activity is the sale and service of motor vehicles during the year. 
The trading results for the year and the financial position at the end of the year were considered to be satisfactory by the directors.  Operating profits before interest of £1,223,603 (2023 : £1,148,563) were achieved, and operating profits after exceptional items and interest amounted to £904,464 (2023 : £907,091). The Company finished the trading year with net assets of £2,389,739. 
The Company continues to manage the challenges of new car supply issues due to component shortages and also restricted used car supply, which has led to used wholesale prices growing at a high rate. This has resulted in lower used car stock holdings at times and increased stock turnaround times.
Despite the demanding trading conditions, the business continued to strengthen its balance sheet and is pleased to report contuined profitability.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The process of risk acceptance and risk management is addressed through a framework of policies, procedures and internal controls.  Management have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, and have set in place policies which are subject to ongoing review by management.
Compliance with regulation, legal and ethical standards is a high priority for the Company and management take on an important oversight role in this regard.
The company has identified the following risks as being a high priority for ongoing monitoring and mitigation:
1. Economic and Market Risks
Fluctuating demand due to economic downturns, interest rate changes, or consumer confidence;
Supply chain disruptions, particularly for new vehicles and parts, can delay sales and repairs.
2. Regulatory and Environmental Risks
Compliance with emissions regulations, such as the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires a growing percentage of new car sales to be electric.
Health and safety regulations, especially in service areas where tools are used.
3. Property and Theft Risks
Theft or vandalism of vehicles, parts, or equipment, especially in outdoor lots.
4. Labour and Staffing Issues
Skilled labour shortages, particularly for technicians and sales staff.
The automotive sector remains competitive. The Company seeks to maintain an advantage over competitors by offering the highest level of customer services. 
The Company has recognised the risks posed by the the withdrawal of the used car VAT margin scheme and has implemented various contingency measures and mitigating actions to address the threat.
The success of the business is reliant on consumer spending, and an economic downturn will have a direct impact on the income of the Company. In response, the directors keep a close watch on wider global economic conditions and modify strategies to reflect the market.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

Financial key performance indicators
 
The company relies on various key performance indicators to measure its performance:
Revenue Growth - revenue increased by 7% in 2024.
Operating Profit Percentage - 2024 : 2.74% (2023 : 2.58%).
Net Profit Percentage - 2024 : 1.2% (2023 :1.5%).
Stock Holding Days - 2024 : 73 days (2023 : 70 days).
Additional KPIs of debtor days and debt position are reviewed on a regular basis and were all considered to be in line with the directors' expectations.

Other key performance indicators
 
Customer satisfaction is a key performance indicator and is measured using customer feedback and after-sales care. Customer satisfaction is reviewed regularly and considered to be at a high level by the directors. During 2024 Prentice Portadown received the acolade of becoming a BMW 30-Star Retailer, demonstrating exceptionally high performance in customer satisfaction.
Going concern
The Company's financial forecasts and sensitivities show the Company is expected to continue to be cash generative taking account of the anticipated changes in trading performance, and it will operate within its facilities and meet its obligations as they fall due. Consequently, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

Page 2

 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
The directors are aware of their duty under s.172 of the Companies Act 2006 to act in the way they would
consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole and, in doing so, to have regard (amongst other matters) to:
The likely consequences of its decisions in the long-term
 - The directors have developed plans for the business that have been designed to have a long-term beneficial impact for the group as a whole and will assist in the decision-making process to deliver a high quality of service.
The interests of the Company’s employees
 - The directors consider the employees to be fundamental to the delivery of their plans and the success of the group. The company is a responsible employer and places the health, safety and well-being of its team members at the front of the way it conducts business.
A need to foster the Company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others
 - The directors recognise the relationships it has with its suppliers and customers as being the key to a successful future. We meet with our BMW and Mini partners regularly throughout the year and continuously monitors the satisfaction and experiences of our customers. The directors recognise the need to take corrective action where necessary to prevent involvement in modern slavery, corruption, bribery and breaches of competition laws.
The impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment
 - The directors' plans give the highest regard to the impact of the business operations on the community and the environment. Consideration is also given to our wider social responsibilities and how we comply with environmental legislation and exceed those requirements. The company is currently implementing the BMW sustainability project and its electric vehicles project as plans to reduce its environmental impact.
The desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct and the need to act fairly as between members of the Company
 - The Directors ensure that the group as a whole behaves responsibly and that the managers operate the business as such. We intend to operate with high standards of business conduct, good corporate governance and to act fairly between each other, as we recognise this will nurture our reputation in the local community and throughout the BMW and Mini network.


This report was approved by the board on 31 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.





Joanne Houston
Director

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN 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 Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

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


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

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

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

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £677,266 (2023 - £683,135).

The directors do not recommend a dividend payment for the year.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Joanne Houston 
Peter Houston 

Future developments

The directors are satisfied with the trading results, and it is anticipated future profitability will materialise through investment in continually improving the trading facilities and their continued commitment to growing the business.

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

Under Schedule 7.1A "Large and Medium-Sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008", the Company has elected to disclose the following directors' report information in the Strategic Report: 
•             Principal activities and business review;
•             Principal risks and uncertainties;
•             Financial key performance indicators.

Page 4

 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

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'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's auditors are aware of that information.

This report was approved by the board on 31 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





Joanne Houston
Director

Page 5

 
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO 
THE SHAREHOLDER OF PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 
 
 
 
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Prentice Portadown Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its 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 Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRENTICE PORTADOWN 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 Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRENTICE PORTADOWN 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 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:
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows. 
The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As part of the audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercised professional judgement and maintained professional scepticism throughout the audit. We identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the sector and we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006,  Schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, taxation legislation and data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation.
We assessed the susceptibility of the Company’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud and considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. We obtained an understanding of internal controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that were appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls.
 
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED (CONTINUED)


To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;  tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies used, including managements’ use of the going concern basis of accounting, and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management; and investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included but were not limited to agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation; reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; and enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims. In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the Company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included the Company's FCA regulatory requirements.


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.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's shareholders, 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 shareholders 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 shareholders, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Michael Fitch (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
UHY Hacker Young Fitch Limited, Statutory Auditors
 
Suite 2.06, Custom House
Custom House Square
Belfast
Antrim
BT1 3ET

31 July 2025

Page 9

 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
47,611,270
44,486,281

Cost of sales
  
(42,365,458)
(39,644,591)

Gross profit
  
5,245,812
4,841,690

Administrative expenses
  
(4,036,155)
(3,697,086)

Other operating income
 5 
13,946
3,959

Operating profit
 6 
1,223,603
1,148,563

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(319,139)
(241,472)

Profit before tax
  
904,464
907,091

Tax on profit
 11 
(227,198)
(223,956)

Profit for the financial year
  
677,266
683,135

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

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

The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

Page 10

 
PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI626334

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
30,002
32,502

Tangible assets
 14 
1,021,601
998,836

  
1,051,603
1,031,338

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
8,545,183
7,621,365

Debtors
 16 
2,242,815
1,589,405

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
417,018
402,320

  
11,205,016
9,613,090

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(9,695,773)
(8,595,923)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,509,243
 
 
1,017,167

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,560,846
2,048,505

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(9,503)
(19,624)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 22 
(161,604)
(155,356)

  
 
 
(161,604)
 
 
(155,356)

Net assets
  
2,389,739
1,873,525


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
100
100

Profit and loss account
 24 
2,389,639
1,873,425

  
2,389,739
1,873,525


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 31 July 2025.




Joanne Houston
Director

The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
100
1,190,290
1,190,390


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
683,135
683,135


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
683,135
683,135


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-



At 1 January 2024
100
1,873,425
1,873,525


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
677,266
677,266


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
677,266
677,266


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(161,052)
(161,052)


Total transactions with owners
-
(161,052)
(161,052)


At 31 December 2024
100
2,389,639
2,389,739


The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
677,266
683,135

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
2,500
2,500

Depreciation of tangible assets
91,790
127,430

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(4,804)
-

Interest paid
319,139
241,472

Taxation charge
227,199
223,956

(Increase) in stocks
(923,819)
(473,387)

(Increase) in debtors
(84,639)
(113,677)

(Increase) in amounts owed by groups
(568,770)
(156,180)

Increase in creditors
1,052,796
42,805

Corporation tax (paid)
(173,896)
(67,658)

Net cash generated from operating activities

614,762
510,396


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(115,790)
(332,587)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
6,042
-

Net cash from investing activities

(109,748)
(332,587)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(10,125)
(10,250)

Dividends paid
(161,052)
-

Interest paid
(319,139)
(241,472)

Net cash used in financing activities
(490,316)
(251,722)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
14,698
(73,913)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
402,320
476,233

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
417,018
402,320


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
417,018
402,320

417,018
402,320


The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

402,320

14,698

417,018

Debt due after 1 year

(19,625)

10,125

(9,500)

Debt due within 1 year

(10,125)

-

(10,125)


372,570
24,823
397,393

The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

1.


General information

Prentice Portadown Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland with Company Registration Number NI626334.  
The registered office is situated at Suite 2.06, Custom House, Custom House Square, Belfast, BT1 3ET. The Company's principal activity is the sale and service of motor vehicles.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared under the going concern basis.
The Company's financial forecasts and sensitivities show the Company is expected to continue to be cash generative taking account of the anticipated changes in trading performance as a result of suppy issues and brexit uncertainties and the effects of mitigating actions taken or available to the Company, and it will operate within its facilities and meet its obligations as they fall due. Consequently, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

 
2.3

Revenue

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

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company 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 Company 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.

 
2.4

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

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.

 
2.6

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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 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 Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other 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.

Goodwill is amortised over 20 years in line with the company's franchise agreement to which it relates.

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

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

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.

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:

Long-term leasehold property
-
2%
Straight line
Plant and machinery
-
2%
- 10% Straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
2%
- 10% Straight line
Computer equipment
-
20%
Straight line

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

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

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

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.
Stock includes goods held on consignment. These stocks remain the property of the company until sold. As such, they are recognized as stocks on the company’s balance sheet and are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value in accordance with FRS 102 Section 13.
Income from consignment stock is recognised only when the goods are sold to the end customer, at which point the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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 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 Company's cash management.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

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.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

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
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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

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

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

 
2.17

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both the current and future periods. The items in the financial statements where these judgements and estimates have been made include:
Useful lives of tangible fixed assets
Long-lived assets comprising of property, plant and machinery, fixtures and fittings and motor vehicles represents a significant portion of the total assets. The annual depreciation charge depends primarily on the estimated useful lives of each type of asset and, in certain circumstances, estimates of residual values. The directors regularly review these useful lives and change them if necessary to reflect current conditions. In determining these useful lives management consider technological change, patterns of consumptions, physical condition and expected useful economic utilisation of the assets. Changes in the useful lives can have a significant impact on the depreciation charges for the financial year.
Assessing indicators of impairment
At each reporting date fixed assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If there is an indication of possible impairment, the recoverable amount of any affected asset is estimated and compared with its carrying amount. If the estimated recoverable amount is lower, the carrying amount is reduced to its estimated recoverable amount, and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss. If an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but not in excess of the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
 

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Vehicle sales
37,984,109
35,646,442

Parts sales
5,233,476
4,558,718

Service sales
2,937,324
2,623,883

Other sales
1,456,361
1,657,238

47,611,270
44,486,281


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
47,611,270
44,486,281

47,611,270
44,486,281


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Other operating income
13,946
3,959

13,946
3,959



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Other operating lease rentals
350,278
349,000

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
91,790
127,430



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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

7.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements
12,815
12,320

Fees payable in respect of all other services
28,461
27,720


8.


Employees

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


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,593,384
2,435,973

Social security costs
256,524
250,245

Cost of defined contribution scheme
91,596
129,496

2,941,504
2,815,714


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Administration
10
12



Sales
27
15



Parts and workshops
38
43

75
70

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
29,747
204,990

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
12,000
62,000

41,747
266,990


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2023 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £29,747 (2023 - £204,990).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £12,000 (2023 - £62,000).


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
3,951
1,997

Other loan interest payable
315,188
239,475

319,139
241,472


11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
218,804
171,750

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
2,146
-


220,950
171,750


Total current tax
220,950
171,750

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
6,248
52,206

Total deferred tax
6,248
52,206


Tax on profit
227,198
223,956
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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

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

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
904,463
907,091


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
226,116
226,773

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
625
475

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
2,218
3,625

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(7,290)
(47,844)

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
6,248
52,205

Book profit on chargeable assets
(1,201)
-

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
-
(11,278)

Other factors to balance charge
482
-

Total tax charge for the year
227,198
223,956


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends payable
161,052
-

161,052
-

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

13.


Intangible assets




Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
50,003



At 31 December 2024

50,003



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
17,501


Charge for the year on owned assets
2,500



At 31 December 2024

20,001



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
30,002



At 31 December 2023
32,502



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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
129,318
797,341
459,238
78,738
1,464,635


Additions
-
73,459
32,645
9,687
115,791


Disposals
-
(5,500)
-
-
(5,500)



At 31 December 2024

129,318
865,300
491,883
88,425
1,574,926



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
55,264
275,928
79,850
54,756
465,798


Charge for the year on owned assets
7,610
30,118
51,821
2,241
91,790


Disposals
-
(4,263)
-
-
(4,263)



At 31 December 2024

62,874
301,783
131,671
56,997
553,325



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
66,444
563,517
360,212
31,428
1,021,601



At 31 December 2023
74,054
521,413
379,387
23,982
998,836




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


2024
2023
£
£

Long leasehold
66,444
74,053

66,444
74,053


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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

15.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Parts stock
283,668
260,483

Consignment stock
1,723,220
2,923,831

Vehicle stock
6,538,295
4,437,051

8,545,183
7,621,365


The carrying value of stocks are stated net of impairment losses totalling £nil (2023 - £nil). Impairment losses totalling £nil (2023 - £nil) were recognised in profit and loss.


16.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Amounts owed by group undertakings
776,813
684,507

776,813
684,507

Due within one year

Trade debtors
838,773
505,556

Amounts owed by group undertakings
476,564
100

Other debtors
122,097
362,766

Prepayments and accrued income
28,568
36,476

2,242,815
1,589,405



17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
417,018
402,320

417,018
402,320


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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
10,125
10,125

Trade creditors
8,288,522
7,672,347

Corporation tax
218,804
171,750

Other taxation and social security
86,191
76,560

Other creditors
302,359
322,690

Accruals and deferred income
789,772
342,451

9,695,773
8,595,923


The following liabilities were secured:

2024
2023
£
£



Vehicle consignment creditor
1,723,220
2,923,831

1,723,220
2,923,831

Details of security provided:

The vehicle consignment creditor is secured on the consignment stock to which the liability relates.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
9,503
19,624

9,503
19,624


The following liabilities were secured:

2024
2023
£
£



Bank loans
9,503
19,624

9,503
19,624

Details of security provided:

Bank overdrafts and loans are secured as follows:
 - A mortgage debenture incorporating a Fixed and Floating charge over all Company assets present & future.
 - Assignment of Keyman Life cover on the life of the director in the sum of £500,000.
 - A letter of Subordination signed by Prentice Portadown Limited, in respect of directors loans given in favour of First Trust Bank.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

20.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
10,125
10,125


10,125
10,125

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
9,500
10,125


9,500
10,125

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
-
9,500


-
9,500


19,625
29,750



21.


Financial instruments

2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
417,018
402,320




Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise cash at the bank.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

22.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
(155,355)


Charged to profit or loss
(6,249)



At end of year
(161,604)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(161,604)
(155,355)

(161,604)
(155,355)


23.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 (2023 - 100) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100
100



24.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account includes all current period retained profits and losses.


25.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension schemes. 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 £91,596 (2023: £129,496) There were no contributions payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

The Company made an employer pension contribution on behalf of the director of which £nil was payable at the balance sheet date.

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

26.


Commitments under operating leases

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

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
349,000
349,000

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,396,000
1,396,000

Later than 5 years
2,443,000
2,792,000

4,188,000
4,537,000


27.


Related party transactions

Prentice Portadown Limited is a subsidiary of WIFCO Limited.
Prentice Portadown Limited also rents a building from Strathden Limited, which is a fellow subsidiary of WIFCO Limited.
During the year the company made purchases of £nil (2023 : £nil) on agreed terms from a company associated by virtue of key management personnel. At the balance sheet date the company was owed £95,023 from this associated company. This amount is included in note 14 of the financial statements
During the year the company advanced monies to and received monies from a director. At the balance sheet date £nil (2023 : £106,146) was owed to the company by the director. These amounts were repaid within 9 months of the year-end.

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PRENTICE PORTADOWN LIMITED
 

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

28.


Controlling party

The parent company is WIFCO Limited, a company registered in Northern Ireland.
The ultimate controlling party is Mrs J Houston by virtue of her shareholding in WIFCO Limited.


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