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Registered number: 05961281










HAE GROUP LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
HAE GROUP LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Company Information
 
1
Strategic Report
 
2 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report
 
6 - 9
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
 
10
Balance Sheet
 
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 21


 
HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr N Karai 
Mr R Thackeray 
Mr C R White 




Company secretary
Mr C R White



Registered number
05961281



Registered office
Donington Court
Pegasus Business Park

Beverley Road

East Midlands Airport

Derby

DE74 2UZ




Independent auditors
MHA
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

The Pinnacle

150 Midsummer Boulevard

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK9 1LZ




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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The Directors present the Strategic Report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activities and results for the year ended 31 December 2024
HAE Group’s main activity is an Investment Holding Company.  The Group’s main activity is the provision of wholesaling services to UK freight forwarders and parcel carriers.
Both the level of business and the year end financial performance in the UK were as expected in light of the current trading conditions.  Profit before tax amounts to £186,414 (2023 loss £196,711).  The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend (2023: £nil).

Business review and future developments
 
The business has performed very well given the difficult market conditions experienced during 2024, brought about by the continued conflict in Ukraine and Israel.  This has been further compounded by the impact of the US tariffs since the beginning of 2024 on the global supply chain and its effect on airfreight volumes.  As a result yields have continued to decrease during 2024.
Business activity during 2024 remained challenging due to the adverse market conditions described above. The Group is continually developing and improving its product portfolio and was able to increase its profitability by organically growing its core airlines and tendering for new business.  During 2024 the business was successful in winning several new airline contracts which contributed to the increase in volumes shipped during 2024.  The Directors consider that the difficult trading conditions will continue to be challenging for 2025.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The management of the business and the execution of the Group’s strategy is subject to a number of risks.  These risks are formally reviewed at Board level at each Board meeting.  The key non-financial risks identified are as follows:
Business risk
The main risks identified are changes in the global economy and the risk of inadequate financing facilities.  
To mitigate these risks the Board undertakes monthly reviews of the individual entities results versus budget and ensures that the resource level in each entity is appropriate for that entities level of business.  The Board is confident that it has sufficient headroom in its financing available to fund the business in the medium term.
Airline risk
The Group faces a risk that certain airlines may fail due to the current economic climate, airline consolidation and that it will not renew certain airline contracts as they fall due.
To mitigate these risks the Group ensures that it has a balanced portfolio of airlines and is also constantly tendering for new airlines as contract renewals fall due.

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 

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

People risk
The main risks identified are:
• that of losing key staff because of not providing sufficient development opportunities
• a serious security breach or incident occurs that is attributable to one of our employees
• the failure to provide our staff with appropriate training and complying with relevant legislation
To mitigate these risks the Group tries to ensure that all staff are subject to continual training and that there are personal development programmes in place.  One of the key objectives of the company is to continually improve our safety and security standards throughout the Group.
Economic risk
There are potential risks and uncertainties resulting from the UK’s decision to leave the EU.  The Directors do not consider this to be a significant risk to the business and will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds.

Financial key performance indicators
 
HAE Group monitors a number of key performance indicators (KPIs) to help achieve key business objectives. The consolidated results for the whole UK Group are as follows:
                                                     
 12 months        12 months
                                                      31/12/2024       31/12/202
3
Total revenue (£'000)                 114,404             120,845
Total tonnage                                   106,193              92,924  
The decline in total group revenue is mainly due to a reduction in yield during 2024, brought about by the current geopolitical events and the impact of US tariffs.  The increase in volume is due to new business wins which helped to partially offset the reduction in total revenue.  


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



Mr N Karai
Director

Date: 30 September 2025

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HAE GROUP 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 judgements 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.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company continued to be that of being a holding company.

Directors

The Directors who served during the year were:

Mr N Karai 
Mr R Thackeray 
Mr C R White 

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.

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

Auditors

The auditor, MHA, previously traded through the legal entity MacIntyre Hudson LLP. In response to regulatory changes, MacIntyre Hudson LLP ceased to hold an audit registration with the engagement transitioning to MHA Audit Services LLP.
MHA will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006. 

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





Mr N Karai
Director

Date: 30 September 2025

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HAE GROUP LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of HAE Group Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Balance Sheet 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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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HAE GROUP 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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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HAE GROUP 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:
enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and
 claims;
• enquiry of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with
 laws and regulations;
• performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal
 entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant
 transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
• reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
• reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to access compliance
 with applicable laws and regulations.


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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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HAE GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

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




Simon Knibbs MA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
MHA
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Milton Keynes

Date: 30 September 2025
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542)

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Administrative expenses
  
(104,734)
(181,317)

Other operating income
 4 
6,303
25,672

Operating loss
  
(98,431)
(155,645)

Income from fixed assets investments
  
436,487
-

Interest payable and similar expenses
 8 
(151,642)
(41,066)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
186,414
(196,711)

Profit/(loss) after tax
  
186,414
(196,711)

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
(2,432,635)
(2,235,924)

Profit/(loss) for the year
  
186,414
(196,711)

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
(2,246,221)
(2,432,635)

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

The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05961281

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2024
2023
2023
Note
£
£
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 11 
11,720,817
11,720,817

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
35,834,772
40,635,966

Cash at bank and in hand
 13 
162,935
172,306

  
35,997,707
40,808,272

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(49,778,706)
(54,775,685)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(13,780,999)
 
 
(13,967,413)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(2,060,182)
(2,246,596)

  

Net liabilities
  
(2,060,182)
(2,246,596)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 15 
47
47

Share premium account
  
185,992
185,992

Profit and loss account
  
(2,246,221)
(2,432,635)

  
(2,060,182)
(2,246,596)


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




Mr N Karai
Director

Date: 30 September 2025

The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

HAE Group Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Donington Court, Pegasus Business Park, Beverley Road, East Midlands Airport, Derby, England, DE74 2UZ.
The Company’s functional and presentational currency is the British Pound Sterling and the financial statements are presented in round pounds.

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 FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of World Freight Company International S.A.S as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Zone De Fret 4, 3 Rue Du Cercel Bat 3313, Roissy CDG Aeroport, France, F95705.

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. 
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have considered relevant information, including the annual budget and forecast future cash flows. The Directors have performed a robust analysis of forecast future cash flows taking into account the potential impact on the business of possible future scenarios which indicate that the company will have sufficient funds through funding from its ultimate parent company, to meet its liabilities as they fall due for that period. 
As with any company placing reliance on other group entities for financial support, the Directors acknowledge that there can be no certainty that this support will continue, although, at the date of approval of these financial statements the Directors have no reason to believe that it will not do so.

  
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

 
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

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.

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.7
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Computer equipment
-
50%

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

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

 
2.8

Valuation of investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the Company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
 

 
2.9

Financial instruments

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

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

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Financial instruments (continued)

Impairment of financial assets

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

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

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

Basic financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Financial instruments (continued)


  
2.10

Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the Company.


3.


Judgements 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 amount 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.
There are no critical judgements in the preparation of these financial statements.
The following estimates have been considered:
Investment impairment
The Directors annually review the valuation of the investments held by the Company to ensure that there
are no indicators of impairment nor any impairments required.


4.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

IT - income recharge
6,303
25,672



5.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
5,225
4,750

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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

6.


Employees




The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 3 (2023 - 3).


7.


Income from investments

2024
2023
£
£





Dividends received from unlisted investments
436,487
-

436,487
-



8.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
151,642
41,066


9.


Taxation



Factors affecting tax charge for the year

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

2024
2023
£
£


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
186,414
(196,711)


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
46,604
(49,178)

Effects of:


Group relief
(46,604)
49,178

Total tax charge for the year
-
-


Factors that may affect future tax charges

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
 
9.Taxation (continued)



10.


Tangible fixed assets





Computer equipment

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
32,394



At 31 December 2024

32,394



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
32,394



At 31 December 2024

32,394



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
-


11.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
11,720,817



At 31 December 2024
11,720,817




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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Air Liaison Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Air Liaison LLC
USA
Ordinary
100%
Belfast Airport Handling Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Cargo Link Express
Poland
Ordinary
100%
Cargo Link Express Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Cargo Link Express LLC
USA
Ordinary
100%
Norzel Limited
Ireland
Ordinary
100%
GroupAir UK Ltd
England
Ordinary
100%
East Midlands Airport Handling Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Group Air (S.A.) Proprietary Limited
South Africa
Ordinary
100%
Heathrow Airport Handling Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express
Brazil
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express
Chile
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express
Kenya
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express (Asia) Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express FZCO
UAE
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express FZE
UAE
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express Limited
Ireland
Ordinary
100%
Heavyweight Air Express LLC
USA
Ordinary
100%
Napier Oban Wolfe Limited
England
Ordinary
50%
NOW Express Limited
England
Ordinary
50%
Pro Charter DW LLC
Dubai
Ordinary
60%
Transport Security Associates Limited
England
Ordinary
100%
TSA ME FZE
Dubai
Ordinary
100%
Aircross ZA
South Africa
Ordinary
100%


12.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Amounts owed by group undertakings
35,826,998
40,628,192

Other debtors
7,774
7,774

35,834,772
40,635,966


Amounts due from group undertakings have no set repayment terms and are interest free.

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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
162,935
172,306

Less: bank overdrafts
(2,028,215)
(2,531,948)

(1,865,280)
(2,359,642)



14.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
2,028,215
2,531,948

Amounts owed to group undertakings
46,840,116
51,483,164

Other taxation and social security
271,771
129,473

Other creditors
522,681
522,681

Accruals and deferred income
115,923
108,419

49,778,706
54,775,685


The bank overdraft is secured by an omnibus guarantee, set off agreement and debenture over the assets of the Company.
Amounts due to group undertakings have no set repayment terms and are interest free.


15.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



4,000 (2023 - 4,000) Ordinary A shares of £0.01 each
40
40
702 (2023 - 702) Ordinary B shares of £0.01 each
7
7

47

47


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HAE GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is HAE Global Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
The ultimate parent company is World Freight Company International S.A.S. The Company's results are included in the consolidated accounts of World Freight Company International S.A.S. which are available from its registered office Zone De Fret 4, 3 Rue Du Cercel Bat 3313, Roissy CDG Aeroport, France, F95705.

 
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