REGISTERED NUMBER: 05821475 (England and Wales)

STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

FOR

ANATOLIAN FOODS LTD

Page

Company Information

1

Strategic Report

2

Report of the Directors

4

Report of the Independent Auditor

5

Income Statement

8

Other Comprehensive Income

9

Statement of Financial Position

10

Statement of Changes in Equity

11

Statement of Cash Flows

12

Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

13

Notes to the Financial Statements

14

DIRECTORS:

Mr Y Donmez

Mr M Gec

SECRETARY:

Mr M Gec

REGISTERED OFFICE:

1 Kings Avenue

Winchmore Hill

London

N21 3NA

REGISTERED NUMBER:

05821475 (England and Wales)

AUDITOR:

M Georghiades

( Senior Statutory Auditor )

M Georghiades and Associates

130A Drakes Lane Potters Bar

Hertfordshire

EN6 1AF

The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 May 2024.

REVIEW OF BUSINESS

Business Performance and Position

Anatolian Foods Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of food and beverages, committed to providing a wide range of quality food products efficiently and reliably to our clients. For the fiscal year ending 31 May 2024, the company demonstrated substantial growth in both revenue and profitability, reflecting our dedication to operational excellence and market expansion.

-Revenue: The company achieved a revenue of £17,201,388 in 2024, up from £15,338,724 in 2023, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 12.14%.

-Gross Profit: Gross profit increased by 7%, from £2,387,336 in 2023 to £2,555,845 in 2024, supported by higher sales and improved cost efficiency in raw material sourcing and production. This growth reflects our continued focus on margin improvement and sustainable expansion within the food industry.

-Operating Profit: Operating profit decreased from £451,273 in 2023 to £408,823 in 2024 due to strategic investments in staffing and infrastructure to support long-term growth.

-Net Profit: The net profit for the year is £340,288 while the profit for 2023 was £288,175. This decrease is due to investments in operations and infrastructure to strengthen long-term profitability.

Strategic Overview

Our strategy is to continue expanding our market reach, optimizing our operations, and investing in technology to support growth. Key performance indicators (KPIs) include revenue growth, profit margins, liquidity ratios, and operational efficiency metrics.

- Revenue Growth: Achieved 12.14% increase in revenue year-over-year.

- Profit Margins: Declined due to increased costs and strategic investments in operations.

- Liquidity: Current ratio decreased to 1.33 from 1.70, due to higher short-term obligations and working capital usage.

- Operational Efficiency: Decreased due to strategic investment in staffing and infrastructure to support long-term growth.

External and Internal Trends

- External: The food and beverage distribution market continues to grow, driven by increasing demand for diverse food products. Regulatory changes and macroeconomic factors such as inflation and supply chain disruptions remain key considerations.

- Internal: Investments in motor vehicles and plant machinery (£246,874) highlight our focus on enhancing operational capacity. Our employee base has remained stable, with a focus on training and development to improve productivity.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

- Market Risk: Exposure to market fluctuations in food prices and demand can impact profitability. To mitigate this, we diversify our product range and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

- Operational Risk: Risks related to supply chain disruptions and operational inefficiencies are mitigated through robust supply chain management and continuous process improvements.

- Financial Risk: The risk of liquidity constraints is managed through effective cash flow management and maintaining adequate credit facilities.

- Regulatory Risk: Compliance with food safety and other regulations is ensured through regular audits and adherence to best practices.

OTHER MATTERS

Long-term Decision Making and Business Relationships

Our long-term strategy includes expanding into new markets, enhancing our product offerings, and investing in technology. We foster strong relationships with our employees, customers, and suppliers to ensure sustainable growth. Our commitment to maintaining a high business reputation is reflected in our operational practices and customer service.

Employee and Environmental Considerations

While specific environmental and employee-related disclosures are not mandatory for medium-sized entities, Anatolian Foods Ltd values sustainability and employee welfare. We continuously seek ways to reduce our environmental footprint and support our employees through training and development programs.

Future Developments

Looking ahead, Anatolian Foods Ltd plans to further enhance its market position by exploring new market opportunities, investing in advanced technologies, and continuing to improve operational efficiency. We are committed to adapting to changing market conditions and regulatory environments to ensure long-term success.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:

Mr Y Donmez - Director

6 October 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 May 2024.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY

The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of wholesalers and distributors of food and beverages.

DIVIDENDS

No interim dividend was paid during the year. The directors recommend a final dividend of £28.9 per share.

The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 May 2024 will be £ 289,000 .

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR

Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.

DIRECTORS

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 June 2023 to the date of this report.

Mr Y Donmez

Mr M Gec

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 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 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS

So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditor is unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.

AUDITOR

The auditor, M Georghiades, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:

Mr Y Donmez - Director

6 October 2025

Opinion

I have audited the financial statements of Anatolian Foods Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 May 2024 which comprise the Income Statement, Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows, Notes to the Financial Statements, 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).

In my opinion the financial statements:

-	give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 May 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

I conducted my audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. My responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of my report. I am independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to my audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and I have fulfilled my other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, I 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 I have performed, I 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.

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

Other information

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and my Report of the Auditor thereon.

My opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in my report, I do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with my audit of the financial statements, my responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or my knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If I identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, I am required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work I have performed, I conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, I am required to report that fact. I have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

-	the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

-	the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which I am 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, I have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors.

I have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires me to report to you if, in my opinion:

-	adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for my audit have not been received from branches not visited by me; 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

-	I have not received all the information and explanations I require for my audit.

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, 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 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.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

My 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 a Report of the Auditor that includes my 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.

The extent to which my 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 recognize non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

- 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 industry;

- we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of

management and inspecting legal correspondence; and identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.

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.

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;

- assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were indicative of

potential bias; 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;

- enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and

- reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators, and the company's legal advisors.

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedure described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with law and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

A further description of my 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 my Report of the Auditor.

Use of my 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 2006. My audit work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's members those matters I am required to state to them in a Report of the Auditor and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for my audit work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

M Georghiades

( Senior Statutory Auditor )

M Georghiades and Associates

130A Drakes Lane Potters Bar

Hertfordshire

EN6 1AF

6 October 2025

REVENUE

3

17,201,388

15,338,724

Cost of sales

14,645,543

12,951,388

GROSS PROFIT

2,555,845

2,387,336

Administrative expenses

2,183,110

1,948,713

372,735

438,623

Other operating income

36,087

12,650

OPERATING PROFIT

5

408,822

451,273

Interest receivable and similar income

101,748

2,427

510,570

453,700

Interest payable and similar expenses

7

68,250

47,325

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION

442,320

406,375

Tax on profit

8

102,032

118,200

PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR

340,288

288,175

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

340,288

288,175

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

-

-

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

340,288

288,175

FIXED ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

10

813,822

939,656

CURRENT ASSETS

Inventories

11

736,885

542,700

Debtors

12

3,865,808

3,240,459

Cash at bank and in hand

2,737,350

358,587

7,340,043

4,141,746

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

13

5,502,435

2,435,736

NET CURRENT ASSETS

1,837,608

1,706,010

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

2,651,430

2,645,666

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due after more than one year

14

(276,592

)

(282,157

)

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES

18

(162,252

)

(202,211

)

NET ASSETS

2,212,586

2,161,298

CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Called up share capital

19

10,000

10,000

Retained earnings

20

2,202,586

2,151,298

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

2,212,586

2,161,298

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 6 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr Y Donmez - Director

Called up

share

Retained

Total

capital

earnings

equity

£

£

£

Balance at 1 June 2022

10,000

2,063,123

2,073,123

Changes in equity

Dividends

-

(200,000

)

(200,000

)

Total comprehensive income

-

288,175

288,175

Balance at 31 May 2023

10,000

2,151,298

2,161,298

Changes in equity

Dividends

-

(289,000

)

(289,000

)

Total comprehensive income

-

340,288

340,288

Balance at 31 May 2024

10,000

2,202,586

2,212,586

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash generated from operations

1

2,321,766

1,016,196

Interest paid

(68,250

)

(47,325

)

Tax paid

10,615

(44,125

)

Net cash from operating activities

2,264,131

924,746

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets

(246,874

)

(255,500

)

Sale of tangible fixed assets

40,744

168,946

Interest received

101,748

2,427

Net cash from investing activities

(104,382

)

(84,127

)

Cash flows from financing activities

New loans in year

275,378

-

Loan repayments in year

(29,785

)

(512,912

)

Capital repayments in year

56,105

46,233

Amount introduced by directors

-

58,218

Amount withdrawn by directors

(58,218

)

-

Equity dividends paid

(289,000

)

(200,000

)

Loans to connected companies

-

(323,043

)

Net cash from financing activities

(45,520

)

(931,504

)

Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

2,114,229

(90,885

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

2

291,253

382,138

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

2

2,405,482

291,253

1.	RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS

2024

2023

£

£

Profit before taxation

442,320

406,375

Depreciation charges

157,295

200,632

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

166,328

118,373

Interco Debtors

(324,627

)

-

Interco Creditors

2,779,177

-

Finance costs

68,250

47,325

Finance income

(101,748

)

(2,427

)

3,186,995

770,278

(Increase)/decrease in inventories

(194,185

)

392,290

Increase in trade and other debtors

(300,722

)

(59,561

)

Decrease in trade and other creditors

(370,322

)

(86,811

)

Cash generated from operations

2,321,766

1,016,196

2.	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The amounts disclosed on the Statement of Cash Flows in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Statement of Financial Position amounts:

Year ended 31 May 2024

31.5.24

1.6.23

£

£

Cash and cash equivalents

2,737,350

358,587

Bank overdrafts

(331,868

)

(67,334

)

2,405,482

291,253

Year ended 31 May 2023

31.5.23

1.6.22

£

£

Cash and cash equivalents

358,587

640,388

Bank overdrafts

(67,334

)

(258,250

)

291,253

382,138

3.	ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET (DEBT)/FUNDS

At 1.6.23

Cash flow

At 31.5.24

£

£

£

Net cash

Cash at bank and in hand

358,587

2,378,763

2,737,350

Bank overdrafts

(67,334

)

(264,534

)

(331,868

)

291,253

2,114,229

2,405,482

Debt

Finance leases

(285,752

)

(56,105

)

(341,857

)

Debts falling due within 1 year

(225,999

)

(275,378

)

(501,377

)

Debts falling due after 1 year

(50,655

)

29,785

(20,870

)

(562,406

)

(301,698

)

(864,104

)

Total

(271,153

)

1,812,531

1,541,378

1.	STATUTORY INFORMATION

Anatolian Foods Ltd is a private company, limited by shares , registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).

2.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Significant judgements and estimates

In the application of the company's accounting policies, the director is 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 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.

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the director continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

The director regards the foreseeable future as no less than twelve months following the publication of these annual financial statements. The director has considered the company's balance sheet position as at the year end, its working capital forecasts and projections, taking account of possible changes in trading performance and the current state of its operating market, and is satisfied that for the foreseeable future, the company's financial position is improving and will enable the company to remain in operational existence. In addition, the directors and the shareholders have agreed to provide continuing financial support as and when required to enable the company to continue in operational existence. Consequently, the director considers it to be appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

Revenue

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, usually on despatch of the goods, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes costs directly attributable to making the assets capable of operating as intended.

The carrying value of tangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.

Leasehold Land and buildings - over the lease term of 5 years

Plant and machinery - 20% on reducing balance

Motor vehicles - 20% on reducing balance

The company has adopted the policy of not to depreciate in the year of purchase of the asset, however full depreciation will be provided in the year of disposal.

Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.

Provision is made for obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.

Taxation

Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Foreign currencies

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the statement of financial position date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, which are those where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset have passed to the company, are capitalised in the balance sheet and depreciated over their useful lives. The corresponding lease or hire purchase obligation is treated in the balance sheet as a liability.

The interest element of the rental obligations is charged to the profit and loss account over the period of the lease and represents a constant proportion of the balance of capital repayments outstanding.

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at banks and in hand, short-term deposits and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that is readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in values.

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.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party..

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, 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.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value though profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

3.

REVENUE

The revenue and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the company.

An analysis of revenue by class of business is given below:

2024

2023

£

£

Wholesale of food and beverage

17,201,388

15,338,724

17,201,388

15,338,724

An analysis of revenue by geographical market is given below:

2024

2023

£

£

United Kingdom

17,201,388

15,338,724

17,201,388

15,338,724

4.	EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

2024

2023

£

£

Wages and salaries

699,583

579,413

Social security costs

45,672

38,754

Other pension costs

13,385

11,264

758,640

629,431

The average number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024

2023

Distribution and Administration

37

31

2024

2023

£

£

Directors' remuneration

18,616

18,616

5.	OPERATING PROFIT

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

2024

2023

£

£

Other operating leases

478,673

515,721

Depreciation - owned assets

91,927

148,464

Depreciation - assets on hire purchase contracts

73,709

52,168

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

166,328

118,373

Foreign exchange differences

(3,859

)

15,653

6.	AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

2024

2023

£

£

Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements

7,500

7,500

7.

INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES

2024

2023

£

£

Interest payable

68,250

47,325

8.

TAXATION

Analysis of the tax charge

The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows:

2024

2023

£

£

Current tax:

UK corporation tax

135,720

80,149

Deferred tax

(33,688

)

38,051

Tax on profit

102,032

118,200