Company registration number SC355121 (Scotland)
ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
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ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
28 FEBRUARY 2025
28 February 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Stocks
11,017,757
13,055,638
Debtors
3
625,893
171,696
Cash at bank and in hand
603,109
327,602
12,246,759
13,554,936
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
4
(2,781,038)
(233,419)
Net current assets
9,465,721
13,321,517
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
5
-
0
(2,448,000)
Net assets
9,465,721
10,873,517
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
6
1,000
1,000
Share premium account
1,824,750
1,824,750
Profit and loss reserves
7
7,639,971
9,047,767
Total equity
9,465,721
10,873,517

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

For the financial year ended 28 February 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 November 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
T S Stevenson
Director
Company Registration No. SC355121
ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 March 2023
1,000
1,824,750
8,961,917
10,787,667
Year ended 29 February 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
85,850
85,850
Balance at 29 February 2024
1,000
1,824,750
9,047,767
10,873,517
Year ended 28 February 2025:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(1,407,796)
(1,407,796)
Balance at 28 February 2025
1,000
1,824,750
7,639,971
9,465,721
ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

ABZ Development Limited is a private company limited by shares domiciled and incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 13 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB15 4YL. The principle place of business is The Coach House, 29 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YL. The nature of the company's operations and its principal activity remains that of business park development.

1.1
Accounting convention

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.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet 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 at least the period of 12 months following the approval of these financial statements In arriving at this assessment the directors have considered the expected cash flows of the company plus the impact of any potential financial support it may need to provide to it's parent company. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

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 the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch 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 the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

Revenue from the sale of land and property is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the land and property have passed to the buyer, 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 the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 

Rental income is recognised in line with the lease arrangements in place.

ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials 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.

1.5
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks.

1.6
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.

1.7
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.

ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

2
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
4
4

The only employees of the company are the directors who are remunerated through other related companies with respect to their services provided to this company.

3
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
92,036
51,004
Other debtors
78,503
120,692
170,539
171,696
ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
3
Debtors
(Continued)
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2025
2024
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Deferred tax asset
455,354
-
0
Total debtors
625,893
171,696
4
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
2,448,000
-
0
Trade creditors
8,343
40,918
Amounts owed to group undertakings
112,660
-
0
Corporation tax
-
0
15,528
Other creditors
212,035
176,973
2,781,038
233,419

The bank loan secured by a floating charge held over the whole assets of the company plus a standard security over ABZ Business Park, Dyce Drive, Aberdeen.

The bank loan consists of a loan with a nominal interest of SONIA + 2.5% per annum. The loan is denominated in GBP and is repayable in May 2025.

5
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other creditors
-
0
2,448,000
6
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
7
Profit and loss reserves

The profit and loss reserve represents the accumulated profits and losses of the company less distributions made to shareholders.

ABZ DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
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8
Parent company

The company is 75% owned by Ribnort Limited, a company incorporated in Scotland. The registered office of Ribnort Limited is The Coach House, 29 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YL.

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