The director intended to wind down the operations of the company, and in the prior year, it was anticipated that the company would be struck off within 12 months of the audit report date. However, it took longer than expected for directors to complete the wind down process due to operational difficulties. As of the date of approval of these financial statements, the strike-off action has not yet occurred.
Administration of Holding Company: On 28th January, 2025 the holding company, Redbookinternational Limited, entered into administration due to financial pressure and to streamline the group companies. The appointed administrators are Paul Davies and Sandra Mundy of James Cowper Kreston. The administration process is ongoing, and the administrators are working to realize the assets of the Group and settle its liabilities.
Sale of Subsidiaries: Subsequent to the year-end date, on 29th April, 2025, the administrators completed the sale of the company's subsidiaries, Bricks Leicester Capital Limited, Bricks Salford 2 Capital Limited, Bricks Swansea Capital Limited and LCA Capital Limited, including subsidiaries of these companies to Uniquarters Limited. The sale was part of the strategy to maximize returns to creditors. The financial impact of this transaction will be reflected in the next financial period.
Considering the above events and circumstances, the director continues to intend to strike off the company within 12 months of date of approval of these financial statements as there are no plans to resume trading. Hence, The financial statements have been prepared on a non-going concern basis. Assets have been recognised at the lower of their depreciated cost or recoverable amount and liabilities have been treated as short term.