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WIFCO LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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WIFCO LIMITED
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WIFCO LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Group is pleased to present its Strategic Report for the year ended 31st December 2024.
WIFCO Limited is the parent company of two subsidiary companies, Prentice Portadown Limited and Strathden Limited.
Prentice Portadown Limited's principal activity is the sale and service of motor vehicles during the year. Strathden Limited's principal activity is the operating and leasing of owned property to another group company. The trading results for the period and the financial position at the end of the year were considered to be satisfactory by the director. Operating profits before interest of £1,564,763 (2023 : £1,319,951) were achieved, and operating profit after exceptional items and interest amounted to £1,118,309 (2023 : £938,477). The Group finished its trading period with net current assets of £471,340 and net assets of £3,977,177. The Group 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
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WIFCO LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 Group 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 Group and management take on an important oversight role in this regard. The automotive sector remains competitive. The Group seeks to maintain an advantage over competitors by offering the highest level of customer services. The group 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 Group 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.
The group trading 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.
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WIFCO LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 Group's financial forecasts and sensitivities show the Group 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. Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Group 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 Group 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 Group’s employees - The directors consider the employees to be fundamental to the delivery of their plans and the success of the group. The Group 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 Group’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 Group’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 Group 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.
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WIFCO LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
This report was approved by the board on 31 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.
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WIFCO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the 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 2006. They 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.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £842,768 (2023 - £713,040).
The directors who served during the year were:
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;
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WIFCO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The auditors, UHY Hacker Young Fitch Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO
THE SHAREHOLDERS OF WIFCO LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of WIFCO Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated and Company Balance Sheets, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated and Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WIFCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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.
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.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WIFCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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. 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.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WIFCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 2006. Our 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.
for and on behalf of
Suite 2.06
Custom House
Custom House Square
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WIFCO LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI640262
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI640262
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 31 July 2025.
The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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WIFCO LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI640262
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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WIFCO LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
"The Prentice Group" is made up of three companies; WIFCO Limited a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland with Company Registration Number NI640262, Prentice Portadown Limited, a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland with Company Registration Number NI626334, Strathden Limited a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland with Company Registration Number NI626346.
The registered office is situated at Suite 2.06, Custom House, Custom House Square, Belfast, BT1 3ET. The Group's principal activities is the sale and service of motor vehicles and the leasing of a group owned property.
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Profit and Loss Account in these financial statements.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
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 Profit and Loss Account from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases. In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 11 August 2016.
The Group's financial forecasts and sensitivities show the Group 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.
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Goodwill is amortised over 20 years in line with the company's franchise agreement to which it relates.
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
At each reporting date the Group 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:
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.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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. Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
The Group has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.
If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
Other financial instruments
Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial instruments
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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. Establishing fair value of freehold properties Investment properties are initially measured at cost, comprising the purchase price and any directly attributable expenditure, and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. When the foir value of investment properties cannot be measured based on the price of a recent transaction for an identical asset or liability, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques and models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as market rent, vacancy rate, yield requirement and inflation. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of investment properties.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.Taxation (continued)
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The 2024 valuation was made by the directors of the Company and the Group, on the basis of current market rents receivable for the property in accordance with the term of a lease agreement with the tenant of the property, with reference to a valuation report prepared by Colliers on 7th June 2021.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15.Tangible fixed assets (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The vehicle consignment creditor is secured on the consignment stock to which the liability relates.
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 a director in the sum of £500,000. - A letter of Subordination signed by Prentice Portadown Limited, in respect of a director's loan given in favour of First Trust Bank. Other loans are secured by a first ranking legal charge over the property at Carn Roundabout, Seagoe Road, Portadown and a cross company guarantee between all group companies.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
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WIFCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Prentice Portadown Limited 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.
Prentice Portadown Limited made an employer pension contribution on behalf of the director of which £nil, which was payable at the balance sheet date.
The operating lease referred to in note 26 is an operating lease in relation to the renting of the Leasehold Property used by Prentice Portadown Limited. This is internal to the Group with the Lessor being Strathden Limited.
The ultimate controlling party is Mrs J Houston by virtue of her shareholding.
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