|
Registered number: 10976455
AUDITED
ANNUAL REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONTENTS
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Directors present their Strategic Report for Gravis Asset Holdings Limited ("the Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively "the Group") for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The principal activity of the Group during the year continued to be the investment in and generation of energy from renewable sources.
On 25 April 2024, the Company disposed of its investment in its joint venture, Noir Wind Holdings Limited. A profit on disposal of £4,871,000 was recognised. On 30 October 2024, the Group disposed of its investment in the following subsidiary undertakings: AMP HA001 Limited, AMP HA004 Limited, AMP HA005 Limited, AMP HA006 Limited, AMP HA008 Limited and AMP HA010 Limited. A profit on disposal of £807,000 was recognised. Two of the Company's indirect subsidiaries engaged in the generation of electricity from solar panels are subject to ongoing audits by OFGEM, the energy regulator. Further details are set out in note 2.4. One of the Company's subsidiaries engaged in the operation of a wood fuelled biomass plant has encountered operational and financial difficulties which has impacted its ability to service its borrowings. Further details are set out in note 2.4. Subsequent to the year end, the Group disposed of four subsidiaries engaged in the operation of wind farms. Two of the Company's indirect subsidiaries settled a claim submitted under a Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Policy relating to a sale and purchase agreement entered into on 26 January 2018. Refer to note 29 for details. Key financial and other indicators of performance of the Group during the year were as follows:
Page 1
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
In the ordinary course of business, the Group is exposed to and manages a variety of risks in relation to its activities. The management of risk - operational, market, interest rate, liquidity, and credit - is fundamental to the Group, with the Board of Directors having responsibility for the overall system of internal control and for reviewing its effectiveness.
The specific principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group are broadly grouped as competitive, legislative, technical, revenue market, and financial instrument risk. Financial instrument risk is separately reviewed in the Directors' Report. Competitive risks In the UK, the Group is reliant on certain key suppliers for contracts which are subject to periodic competitive tender. Renewal of these contracts is uncertain and based on financial and performance criteria. The Board continually monitors these arrangements in the continued operation of the business. Legislative risks In the UK, the operation of solar and wind farms need to comply with regulatory standards. These standards are subject to continuous revision and any new Directive may have a material impact on the ability of the Group to operate successfully. In addition, compliance imposes costs and failure to comply with the regulatory standards could materially affect the Group's ability to operate. The ongoing audit of two of the Company's indirect subsidiaries by OFGEM is an ongoing area of focus for the Board of Directors. The Board have taken active steps, as detailed in note 2.4, to ensure dialogue with the regulator is ongoing to ensure a satisfactory outcome is achieved. Technical risks The Group is exposed to the risk of developing technical problems with the operation of its solar arrays and wind turbines that could reduce the ability of assets to generate electricity. To mitigate against this technical risk the Group has contracted an experienced team who are responsible for monitoring performance of and managing the maintenance of the assets. Revenue market risks The Group’s exposure to unpredictable weather and changing market prices for electricity has a direct impact on the revenue generated from electricity production and hence on profitability. These risks are managed by regularly updating the modelled forecasts with market price and solar and wind generation projections prepared by a reputable market consulting company. The forecast is also adjusted in accordance with changes to the terms of the power purchase contract.
The Directors of the Group have acted in accordance with their duties codified in law, which include their duty to act in the way in which they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the Group for the benefit of its members as a whole, having regards to the stakeholders and matters set out in section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
Page 2
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS 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.
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Group strategic report, the Directors' report and the consolidated 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
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 the Group and to 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £6,398,000 (2023 - loss £6,476,000).
No dividends were declared or paid in the current or prior periods.
The Directors who served during the year were:
Page 3
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Group has established a risk and financial management framework to protect the Group from events that hinder the achievement of the Group's performance objectives. The objective is to limit undue counterparty exposure, ensure sufficient working capital exists and monitor the management of risk at a business unit level. Steps taken by management to achieve this include: reviewing asset performance against forecasts to ensure cash flow generation is in line with expectations; monitoring day to day operations to ensure cash inflows are sufficient to cover expected cash outflows; and reviewing financial information on a monthly basis to ensure appropriate financing is in place and available to be deployed as and when required.
Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will fail to meet its financial obligations in a timely and cost effective manner due to mismatches in the maturity profile of assets and liabilities. The Group’s liquidity risk is principally managed using third-party borrowings and inter-Group loans. Cash flows generated from operations are used to finance these facilities per the contractual provisions in place. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk of fluctuation in the prevailing levels of market rates of interest on the Group's financial position and cash flows. The Group's variable interest rate bank borrowings expose it to changes in interest rates. The Group uses derivative financial instruments (interest rate swaps) to manage its exposure to interest rate movements used to finance its wind farm projects. The Group does not use these derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Refer to note 20 for details of the Group's exposure to interest rate risk on its borrowings. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of losses due to the inability or unwillingness of another party to meet its obligations and Group policies are aimed at minimising such losses. Details of the Group's debtors are shown in note 17 to the financial statements.
The Group purchases electricity to operate the biomass, wind and solar farms used to generate the renewable energy which is sold to energy suppliers. Any reportable greenhouse gas emissions arising from electricity usage in the operation and maintenance of the Group's assets is offset by the renewable energy generated by the Group.
During the year the Group's energy usage across all of its asset classes totalled 1,847,000 KwH (2023 - 2,354,000 KwH) and was entirely derived from the consumption of electricity. This equates to 382,000 kg (2023 - 487,000 kg) of carbon dioxide equivalents.
Energy consumption has been determined based on meter readings, invoices and estimates. Emissions have been calculated using the latest conversion factors published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Key ratios used by the Group in assessing its energy efficiency include reviewing energy consumption by asset class:
Wind - 587,000 KwH (2023 - 826,000 KwH) Solar - 805,000 KwH (2023 - 754,000 KwH) Biomass - 302,400 KwH (2023 - 621,000 KwH) Hydro - 152,000 KwH (2023 - 152,000 KwH) The Group continually reviews its energy usage and consumption and is focused on energy efficiency.
Page 4
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The auditors, Wellden Turnbull Limited, 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.
Page 5
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Gravis Asset Holdings Limited (the Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Company balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows, the Consolidated statement of changes in equity, the Company statement of changes in equity and the related notes, 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).
We draw attention to note 2.4 in the financial statements, that sets out the position of the Group and Company with respect to going concern.
Two of the Company's indirect subsidiaries are currently subject to an ongoing audit by the Office of Gas and Electricity Market (OFGEM), the energy regulator, the outcome of which is uncertain. An adverse or unfavourable finding following a regulatory review could result in a number of possible financial consequences for the impacted company directly and therefore the Group. Further, another subsidiary who operates a wood fuelled biomass plant has encountered operational and financial difficulties which has impacted its ability to service its borrowings. As stated in note 2.4, these events or conditions indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the impacted company's ability to continue as a going concern and will also impact the Group. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Page 6
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Report. Our 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.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Group 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 Group strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group strategic report or the Directors' report.
Page 7
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Group financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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.
Page 8
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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.
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. Our 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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Albany House
Claremont Lane
Surrey
KT10 9FQ
Page 9
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 10
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10976455
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 11
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10976455
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 18 to 47 form part of these financial statements.
Page 12
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10976455
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
Page 13
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 14
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 15
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 16
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 17
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Gravis Asset Holdings Limited is a private company, limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales, registration number
2.Accounting policies
The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
Page 18
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Group is engaged in the generation and sale of electricity generated from renewable sources. The Group was loss making in the period, is in a net current liability and net liability position at the year end date. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which means that the Group and Company can be expected to meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern basis of preparation the Directors have taken into account the key risks of the business, including the the Group’s business model and the availability of cash resources.
The Directors draw attention to the following:
∙Two of the Company's indirect subsidiaries engaged in the generation of renewable solar electricity are currently subject to ongoing audits by OFGEM, the energy regulator, in relation to compliance with the Renewable Obligation Order (ROO). An adverse finding by OFGEM could result, among other things, in the withdrawal of a generating station's Renewable Obligations Certificates (ROC) accreditation where there has been material non-compliance with the ROO. If OFGEM proceed with withdrawing the ROC accreditation then the respective subsidiary's ability to generate income will be significantly impacted.
The outcome of the ongoing audits in the Group remain uncertain as at the date of approval of these financial statements, however, the Directors note that the subsidiaries continue to receive ROC certificates.
∙One of the Company's subsidiary undertakings operates a wood fuelled biomass plant. In prior years, due to performance issues, the subsidiary defaulted on its senior loan notes and entered into administration. A programme to restructure the senior debt was implemented including further investment by the Group in a schedule of planned capital improvements to increase the operational efficiency of the plant. The subsidiary subsequently exited administration.
Since exiting administration, measures have been taken to improve performance however there is still uncertainty over the level of future cashflows expected to be generated by the plant. The operational performance of the subsidiary has continued to be less than expected such that the cashflows generated are not sufficient to fund repayment of the senior loan notes in accordance with the loan note instrument. Unpaid interest has been capitalised in the period and the loan is financed on a cash sweep basis. The senior loan note holder of the related debt is GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited ("the Fund"), a listed Jersey based fund, who has been supportive of efforts to improve plant performance. The Fund has provided a letter of support confirming its intention to support the subsidiary and not demand full repayment of the amounts borrowed to the detriment of the subsidiary company. This has included providing a further £1m of additional financing in the period. This support gives the subsidiary company the financial resources to be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future.
Notwithstanding the uncertainty arising from the above, the Directors consider it appropriate to prepare the Group and Company financial statements on a going concern basis and cite the support of the principal holder of the loan notes issued by the Group, the Fund. The Fund has provided a letter of support confirming its commitment to support the Group for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. The carrying amount of liabilities directly and indirectly owed to the Fund at the balance sheet date was £306,718,000 (2023 - £346,765,000).
Page 19
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Further, the Directors note that the Group has generated an operating profit in the current and prior year and has reduced its borrowings by £52,913,000 (2023 - £8,249,000) using cashflows generated from operations and proceeds from the disposal of fixed asset investments.
On this basis, the Directors consider it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Page 20
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Goodwill
At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
Page 21
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
The Group adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the Group. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
The estimated useful lives range as follows:
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.
Page 22
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
In the consolidated accounts, interests in associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under this method an equity investment is initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the investors share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate. The Consolidated statement of comprehensive income includes the Group's share of the operating results, interest, pre-tax results and attributable taxation of such undertakings applying accounting policies consistent with those of the Group. In the Consolidated balance sheet, the interests in associated undertakings are shown as the Group's share of the identifiable net assets, including any unamortised premium paid on acquisition. Any premium on acquisition is dealt with in accordance with the goodwill policy.
Page 23
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Impairment of financial assets
Page 24
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Page 25
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The following are the Group's key sources of estimation uncertainty: Decommissioning liabilities A provision has not been recognised in respect of asset site restoration costs on the basis that the Directors have determined the likelihood of a liability arising to be remote based on the assumptions that the scrap value of the assets will be sufficient to cover any decommissioning costs and that there is also the potential that the renewable energy farm will be re-energised and the related site lease renewed. If circumstances change and indicate otherwise, the Group will review the position and recognise either a contingent liability or provision as appropriate. Goodwill The Group establishes a reliable estimate of the useful life of goodwill arising on business combinations. This estimate is based on a variety of factors such as the expected useful life of the cash generating units to which the goodwill is attributed, any legal or contractual provisions that can limit the useful life and assumption that market participants would consider in respect of similar business. Bank borrowings As set out in note 20, bank borrowings with a carrying value of £35,603,000 (2023 - £46,015,000) attract interest at a variable rate based on SONIA, the risk free rate administered by the Bank of England. Bank loans are held at amortised cost which requires the Directors to forecast the expected interest payable over the life of the loan and recognise, in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, interest annually at an effective rate. Each year end the Directors update their forecasts and recognise any difference between actual and forecast interest payable as an adjustment to the effective interest expense. Forecasts require an estimation as to future SONIA rates, based on current market data. Actual rates will vary from forecast over the loan lifetime, rendering the effective interest rate calculated an estimate subject to these variations. If interest payable over the life of the loan were to be considerably different to the Directors forecasts there could be a material impact on the carrying value of the bank loans and associated interest payable expense. Profit participation loan notes The Group has issued profit participating loan notes which entitle the noteholder to any distributions the Company receives from its investments. The Directors have reviewed the nature and amount of the expected proceeds expected to be distributed under this provision and have concluded that in substance the distributions, where they are expected to be paid, reflect a fixed charge on the amounts borrowed. Based on this assessment the Directors consider the profit participation loan notes to meet the definition of a basic financial instrument as set out in FRS 102 and have accounted for them at amortised cost. Impairment of fixed assets In the current and prior year impairments have been recognised in respect of fixed assets. In estimating the assets recoverable value the Directors have undertaken discounted cash flow analysis which has involved forecasting the recurring revenue streams expected to be generated over the assets remaining useful life. The Directors determined that the recoverable amount of fixed assets was less than the carrying value and recorded an impairment charge in the period of £529,000 (2023 - £4,248,000).
Page 26
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The whole of the turnover is attributable to the Group's principal activity and arose within the United Kingdom.
Page 27
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 28
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11.Taxation (continued)
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
Page 29
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 30
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 31
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 32
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 33
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 34
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 35
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Indirect subsidiary undertakings (continued)
Page 36
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 37
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Associates (continued)
Page 38
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 39
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 40
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 41
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Other creditors
Other creditors comprises an amount of £1,000,000 (2023 - £1,000,000) due to a previous contractor of one of the Company's subsidiary undertakings. The amount is repayable as and when the related subsidiary has the funds available to pay distributions to its shareholders. Based on current projections the Directors estimate the amount will be repayable more than five years after the balance sheet date. Bank loans and derivative financial instruments The Group has entered into both variable and fixed rate bank facilities. The bank facilities are secured by fixed charge over the fixed assets and floating charge over the remaining assets of the following Group entities:
∙GAHL Finco Limited and its subsidiary undertakings; and
∙Danu II Holdings Limited and its subsidiary undertakings.
These is also a pledge over the shares of the subsidiary undertakings.
(i) Variable rate facilities At the balance sheet date the carrying value of the Group's bank borrowings subject to a variable rate of interest total £35,603,000 (2023 - £46,015,000). The proceeds from these borrowings were used in prior years to finance the construction of wind farm projects operated by several of the Company's indirect subsidiaries and to refinance third party borrowings. At the balance sheet date the variable rate facilities are repayable in semi-annual instalments with final payments due December 2028. The facilities attract interest at 1.3% per annum over SONIA. To hedge its exposure to interest rate variability on these borrowings the Group has entered into interest rate swap agreements. The terms of the interest rate swap agreements are:
∙receive interest at SONIA + 0.28% per annum and pay interest at a fixed rate of 2.31% per annum. The swap is based on a reducing notional amount and matures in December 2028; and
∙receive interest at 0.0001% per annum and pay interest at a fixed rate of 2.26% per annum. The swap is based on a reducing notional amount and matures in June 2030.
The fair value of the interest rate swaps held by the Group at the year end date is an asset of £1,070,000 (2023 - £1,415,000) and a liability of £815,000 (2023 - £1,126,000). During the year a net fair value loss was recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income of £35,000 (2023 - £791,000).
(ii) Fixed rate facilities
At the balance sheet date the carrying value of the Group's bank borrowings subject to a fixed rate of interest total £13,680,000 (2023 - £16,346,000). The proceeds from these borrowings were used in prior years to finance the construction of wind farm projects operated by several of the Company's indirect subsidiaries and to refinance third party borrowings.
Page 42
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(ii) Fixed rate facilities (continued)
The fixed rate facilities comprise two loans which are subject to interest at a fixed rate ranging from 2.69% to 4.57% per annum and are due for repayment in 2027 and 2030.
Other loans
The Group has issued both commercial and profit participating loan notes. At the balance sheet date the carrying value of these borrowings total £309,283,000 (2023 - £349,118,000). Loan notes are secured by a fixed charge over the assets of the Company and the following direct and indirect subsidiary undertakings: Birmingham Bio Power Limited, HCF Investments Limited, Gravis Solar 1 Limited and Gravis Solar 2 Limited. At the balance sheet date the loans had an effective rate of 8.2% (2023 - 7.9%) and reach maturity from 2031 to 2070. Both the commercial and profit participating loan notes have been accounted for at amortised cost. See note 3 for further details on the treatment of the profit participating loan notes.
Page 43
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Profit and loss account
Page 44
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 45
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page 46
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
GRAVIS ASSET HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
On 30 January 2025, the Group disposed of the following subsidiary undertakings:
∙MP Holdco Limited (formerly Gravis Onshore Wind 2 Limited)
∙Danu II Holdings Limited
∙MK Windfarm Limited
∙Pates Hill Wind Energy Limited
On 30 June 2025, two of the Company's subsidiary undertakings entered into a settlement agreement in respect of a Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Policy signed when they acquired their subsidiary undertakings on 26 January 2018. The subsidiaries received a settlement amount of £23,000,000.
The ultimate controlling party of the Company is
Page 47
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||