Company registration number 13984153 (England and Wales)
B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 9
B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
1,799,479
152,463
Tangible assets
5
3,306,948
3,348
Investments
6
1
-
0
5,106,428
155,811
Current assets
Stocks
53,787
-
Debtors
7
1,842,859
95,833
Cash at bank and in hand
164,476
135,242
2,061,122
231,075
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(13,829,877)
(2,377,777)
Net current liabilities
(11,768,755)
(2,146,702)
Net liabilities
(6,662,327)
(1,990,891)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(6,662,328)
(1,990,892)
Total equity
(6,662,327)
(1,990,891)

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
P O'Connell
Director
Company registration number 13984153 (England and Wales)
B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

B&B Hotels UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 73 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3QQ.

1.1
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 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 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.

1.2
Going concern

The directors have prepared these financial statements on a going concern basis, truenotwithstanding that the company is loss-making and at the balance sheet date the company's liabilities exceeded its assets. The validity of the going concern basis is dependent on the continued support of the company's parent undertaking, who have confirmed that they will continue to provide the company with financial support for the foreseeable future and for not less than 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result from discontinuance of their financial support. On this basis, the directors consider that it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on the going concern basis.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Revenue from room sales and other guest services is recognised when rooms are occupied and as services are provided. Any income received in advance is deferred to the period in which the service is used or provided.

 

Revenue from the sale of food and beverage is recognised when the food and drink is provided by the hotel.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 3 -

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Lease inception costs
Over the lease term
1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
Over the lease term
Plant and equipment
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.6
Fixed asset 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.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -
1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less any related costs to sell. Cost comprises direct cost and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ 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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

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

B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.11
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.

1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases
As lessee

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Judgements 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.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

In preparing these financial statements, the directors have made the following judgement:

 

Impairment of assets

The directors have determined whether there are indicators of impairment of the company's tangible assets. Factors taken into account in reaching such a decision include the economic viability and expected future financial performance of the asset.

 

Tangible fixed assets

The directors have determined the estimated useful economic lives of fixed assets based on their judgement and experience.

 

Intangible fixed assets

The directors have made an accounting policy choice to capitalise lease inception costs and amortise it over the lease term.

B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
6
4
4
Intangible fixed assets
Lease inception costs
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
152,463
Additions
1,690,683
At 31 December 2024
1,843,146
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
-
0
Amortisation charged for the year
43,667
At 31 December 2024
43,667
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,799,479
At 31 December 2023
152,463
B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
-
0
4,338
4,338
Additions
2,556,142
865,483
3,421,625
At 31 December 2024
2,556,142
869,821
3,425,963
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
-
0
990
990
Depreciation charged in the year
75,468
42,557
118,025
At 31 December 2024
75,468
43,547
119,015
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
2,480,674
826,274
3,306,948
At 31 December 2023
-
0
3,348
3,348
6
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
1
-
0
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
-
Additions
1
At 31 December 2024
1
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1
At 31 December 2023
-
B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 8 -
7
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
744,110
-
0
Other debtors
1,098,749
95,833
1,842,859
95,833
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
803
-
0
Trade creditors
1,417,517
108,823
Amounts owed to group undertakings
11,340,950
2,004,572
Taxation and social security
67,087
28,489
Other creditors
1,003,520
235,893
13,829,877
2,377,777
9
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

The company has taken advantage of the exemption available in FRS 102 Section 1A "Related Party Disclosures" whereby it has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent company or any wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group.

10
Directors' transactions

A loan due from a director was waived during the year.

Advances
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts waived
Closing balance
£
£
£
Advance
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
11
Parent company

The immediate parent company is Financiere B&B Hotels and the ultimate parent company is Casper TopCo.

 

The registered address for both Financiere B&B Hotels SAS and Casper TopCo SAS is 29 Boulevard Romain Rolland 92120 Montrouge.

B&B HOTELS UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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12
Prior period adjustment
Changes to the balance sheet
As previously reported
Adjustment
As restated at 31 Dec 2023
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Other intangibles
-
152,463
152,463
Tangible assets
3,349
(1)
3,348
Current assets
Debtors due within one year
95,832
1
95,833
Net assets
(2,143,354)
152,463
(1,990,891)
Capital and reserves
Profit and loss reserves
(2,143,355)
152,463
(1,990,892)
Notes to reconciliation
Capitalisation of lease inception costs

The prior year adjustment relate to the retrospective application of an accounting policy to capitalise lease inception costs including legal fees. In 2023, these costs were written off to the profit and loss account and a prior year adjustment is made to capitalise the costs to Intangible assets.

13
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.

The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:

Opinion

In our opinion the financial statements:

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Hiten Patel FCCA
Statutory Auditor:
Gerald Edelman LLP
Date of audit report:
30 September 2025
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