Company registration number: 03540940
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STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The directors present their Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
This report has been prepared by the directors in accordance with the requirements of section 414 of the Companies Act 2006. The Company’s independent auditor is required by law to report on whether the information given in the strategic report is consistent with the financial statements. The auditor’s report is set out further in the document.
This report has been prepared by the directors in accordance with the requirements of section 414 of the Companies Act 2006. The Company’s independent auditor is required by law to report on whether the information given in the strategic report is consistent with the financial statements. The auditor’s report is set out further in the document.
Broadway Malyan Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadway Malyan Holdings Limited. The company’s financial results include its branch operations in the United Arab Emirates.
The principal focus of our business is the design of major public and commercial projects both within the UK and internationally across the mixed use, residential, workplace, retail, education, and hospitality sectors. Broadway Malyan Limited has an established expertise in tall building design, in urban planning and masterplanning internationally.
The principal focus of our business is the design of major public and commercial projects both within the UK and internationally across the mixed use, residential, workplace, retail, education, and hospitality sectors. Broadway Malyan Limited has an established expertise in tall building design, in urban planning and masterplanning internationally.
The principal risks associated with the execution of the company's strategy relate to:
∙The impact of the economies and competition in the markets in which the group operates, especially as relates to sudden and unexpected changes in the geopolitical landscape.
∙The exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates arising from the translation of results and monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into sterling.
∙The financial position of our clients and their continued ability to obtain funding.
∙The ability of the business to attract and retain suitable qualified staff to meet client needs
The key financial performance indicators during the year were as follows:
Turnover for the company increased by 21.6% year on year with total revenue at £23.1m (2024: £19.0m). Growth has been achieved by successfully delivery the strategy of contracting with clients based in the Middle East through the UAE operations with delivery optimised through both the UAE operations and also around the wider Broadway Malyan global network of Studios, including the Broadway Malyan Limited Studios in London and Birmingham.
Most of our Studios and sectors performed well with a real strength in master planning work coming from the Middle East. As a result of this and the continued recovery of profit margin on architecture projects, overall company profitability improved.
Cash has also been tightly controlled which, coupled with improved trading, has resulted in a year end position of £0.6m (2024: £1.0m).
Most of our Studios and sectors performed well with a real strength in master planning work coming from the Middle East. As a result of this and the continued recovery of profit margin on architecture projects, overall company profitability improved.
Cash has also been tightly controlled which, coupled with improved trading, has resulted in a year end position of £0.6m (2024: £1.0m).
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Building on the financial recovery reported in the prior year has been a key focus for the directors over this financial year. However, as an employee-owned business, we also continue to drive forward initiatives that will improve the working agenda for all our colleagues and clients.
Sustainability and ESG initiatives are high priorities, both internally as a responsible business, and also for our clients in the design work we deliver. Improvement in business performance means the Group is also able to make strategic investments in the year ahead with a focus on IT, Marketing and Communications and Operating and Finance systems.
The Group has taken huge steps to become more agile as a business with a diverse offer and client base. This work is continuing to ensure that it remains able to respond to the requirements of our clients and also to mitigate market risk.
Sustainability and ESG initiatives are high priorities, both internally as a responsible business, and also for our clients in the design work we deliver. Improvement in business performance means the Group is also able to make strategic investments in the year ahead with a focus on IT, Marketing and Communications and Operating and Finance systems.
The Group has taken huge steps to become more agile as a business with a diverse offer and client base. This work is continuing to ensure that it remains able to respond to the requirements of our clients and also to mitigate market risk.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements 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 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £217,196 (2024 - loss £122,354).
Dividends were declared and paid in the year of £Nil (2024 - £4,000,000).
The Directors who served during the year were:
Our aim is to provide the practice with a stable management and ownership structure, and a robust business platform that can respond to market changes and deliver future innovation, growth and profitability. We have come to accept that economic uncertainty has become the norm and that the markets in which we operate will be in a constant state of change. It is important that we continue to build a resilient and agile business that can respond to potential opportunities and unexpected challenges. Investment in our people, technology and studios is imperative to our future success, so maintaining financial sustainability and a proactive approach to cost management are also key to long-term plans.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Financial instrument risks - the company has established a risk and financial management framework whose primary objective is to protect the company from events that hinder the achievement of the company's performance objectives. The objectives aim to limit undue exposure, ensure sufficient working capital exists and monitor the management of risk at a business unit level.
Foreign currency risks - the company routinely contracts in currencies other than sterling. Liabilities relating to such contracts are denominated in the same currencies to minimise the company's net exposure.
Credit risk - all new clients are subject to appropriate credit checks before substantive work commences. Further checks are made as appropriate as work progresses. The frequency and depth of credit checks has been increased to ensure the risk of payment default or delay due to coronavirus is identified at an early stage.
Liquidity risk - the company maintains appropriate levels of working capital and long term finance to ensure that it has sufficient funds available for its operations and short-term investment plans.
Foreign currency risks - the company routinely contracts in currencies other than sterling. Liabilities relating to such contracts are denominated in the same currencies to minimise the company's net exposure.
Credit risk - all new clients are subject to appropriate credit checks before substantive work commences. Further checks are made as appropriate as work progresses. The frequency and depth of credit checks has been increased to ensure the risk of payment default or delay due to coronavirus is identified at an early stage.
Liquidity risk - the company maintains appropriate levels of working capital and long term finance to ensure that it has sufficient funds available for its operations and short-term investment plans.
The Company’s business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, its financial position, financial risk management objectives, details of its financial instruments and exposures to financial risk are described above. Note 2.3 also describes the going concern position of the Company.
The Company has appropriate financial resources, together with long-term contracts with customers across different geographical areas and industry sectors. As a consequence, the directors believe that the Company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully.
The Company has appropriate financial resources, together with long-term contracts with customers across different geographical areas and industry sectors. As a consequence, the directors believe that the Company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully.
Broadway Maylan undertake a range of research and development projects including technical materials and specifications, sustainability, and IT infrastructure research. R&D activities are also undertaken across the design studios in the context of the projects being delivered.
The Company has chosen in accordance with Section 414C(II) of the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013 to set out within the Company’s Strategic Report, the information required by Schedule 7 of the Large and Medium Sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008. This includes information that would have been included in the Directors' Report and details of the principal risks and uncertainties.
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The auditor, Menzies LLP, 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.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BROADWAY MALYAN LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Broadway Malyan Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 30 April 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the 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).
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.
Based on the work we have performed, we 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.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's 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.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BROADWAY MALYAN LIMITED (CONTINUED)
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the 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 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 Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BROADWAY MALYAN 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 Auditor's 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 financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
The Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation. We determined that the following laws and regulations were most significant:
∙The Companies Act 2006;
∙Financial Reporting Standard 102;
∙General Data Protection Regulations; and
∙UK tax legislation.
We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
We understood how the Company is complying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by, making inquiries to management, those responsible for legal and compliance procedures.
The engagement partner assessed whether the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognise non-compliance with laws and regulations. The assessment did not identify any issues in this area.
We assessed the susceptibility of the Company financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
∙Identifying and assessing the measures management has in place to prevent and detect fraud;
∙Understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process;
∙Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates; and
∙Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combinations.
As a result of the above procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas:
∙The use of management override of controls to manipulate results, or to cause the Companyt to enter into transactions not in its best interests; or
∙Posting of unusual journals and complex transactions.
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.
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 Auditor's Report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BROADWAY MALYAN LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Auditor's 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.
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Broadway Malyan Limited is a private limited liability company incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Holmes House, 4 Pear Place, London, SE1 8BT.
The nature of the company's operating activities and its principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report.
The financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling and rounded to the nearest £.
The nature of the company's operating activities and its principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report.
The financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling and rounded to the nearest £.
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Broadway Malyan Holdings Limited as at 30 April 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the insurance market has tightened with reduced cover for fire and cladding related claims. Broadway Malyan is subject to possible claims (note 21) which it is defending. The directors have reviewed scenarios resulting from material claims being brought, which may result in provision and payment of insurance excess or payment of legal defence costs for each of the claims. The directors have also considered scenarios where multiple claims are brought which have limited or no insurance cover due to their fire-related nature, and where the claims are of an intermediate size and the possible liability is shared. If these scenarios were to occur, the company’s finances could come under pressure in the short and medium-term but would expect to remain within the terms and conditions of its banking facilities.
The directors have also considered circumstances where a greater portion of the liability could be attributed to the Company; even though the probability of such outcome is small and unlikely to crystallise within the subsequent reporting year (if at all) given the prolonged nature of the legal process. In the event of such worsened circumstances, however, Broadway Malyan expects to have sufficient time and notice to take action to try to mitigate the impact of a large claim on the company’s finances by, for example, conserving cash and negotiating a realistic payment plan with stakeholders, ensuring the Company continues to operate within the terms and conditions of its financing facilities.
The directors therefore conclude by making informed judgements from the data compiled, that the Company is a going concern as at the date of approval of these financial statements and looking 12 months forward and continue to adopt a going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
The directors have also considered circumstances where a greater portion of the liability could be attributed to the Company; even though the probability of such outcome is small and unlikely to crystallise within the subsequent reporting year (if at all) given the prolonged nature of the legal process. In the event of such worsened circumstances, however, Broadway Malyan expects to have sufficient time and notice to take action to try to mitigate the impact of a large claim on the company’s finances by, for example, conserving cash and negotiating a realistic payment plan with stakeholders, ensuring the Company continues to operate within the terms and conditions of its financing facilities.
The directors therefore conclude by making informed judgements from the data compiled, that the Company is a going concern as at the date of approval of these financial statements and looking 12 months forward and continue to adopt a going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Rendering of services
Revenue for consultancy and other services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion. Stage of completion is measured by reference to labour hours and related costs incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated labour hours and other related costs for each contract. Where the contract outcome cannot be measured reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.
Where contracts are expected to have outturn losses, the losses are recognised in full immediately as onerous contracts.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Statement of Financial Position 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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Accrued and deferred income
Revenue recognition includes calculations that are susceptible to management's estimation of the costs to complete, any additional fees and the stage of completion of each project.
Onerous contracts
Where the unavoidable costs of a contract substantially exceed the expected economic benefit derived from it, the contract will be treated as onerous. Estimation of the necessary provision is susceptible to management's estimation of the cost to complete, any additional fees and the stage of completion of the job.
Impairment of trade receivables
The company endeavours to undertake work only for clients who have the financial strength to complete projects. Problems with financing can on occasion unfortunately lead to clients being unable to pay their debts either on a temporary or more permanent basis.
The company monitors receipts from clients closely and undertakes a range of actions if there are indications a client is experiencing funding problems. The company makes impairment allowances if it is considered there is a significant risk of non-payment. The factors assessed when considering an impairment allowance include the general financial strength of the client and the length of time likely to be necessary to resolve the funding problems.
Professional indemnity claims
In common with comparable professional service practices, the Company is involved in a number of disputes in the ordinary course of business which may give rise to claims. The Company defends such claims where appropriate and such claims are provided for in the financial statements where and to the extent that any liability is likely to arise and they meet the criteria specified in the provision for liabilities accounting policy. For such provisions the Company recognises the expected full claim value within provisions and expected reimbursements from professional indemnity insurance within debtors with any insurance excess taken through the P&L. Amounts provided for are based on management's assessment of the specific circumstances in each case based on information known at the time of signing the accounts.
Turnover represents the amounts derived from the provision of goods and services which fall within the company's ordinary activities, stated net of value added tax. All income was derived from the principal activity of architecture and design, and arose in the following geographic markets:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Profit and loss account
The Company is in receipt of a number of professional indemnity claims which at this point in time the likelihood of the outcome and the amount of any potential settlement cannot be reliably estimated. The directors are of the opinion the claims can be robustly defended.
The company's ultimate parent undertaking is Broadway Malyan Employee Ownership Trustees Limited which owns 59.8% of the share capital in Broadway Malyan Holdings Limited. Broadway Malyan Employee Ownership Trustees Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales. The ultimate parent's consolidated accounts are the largest group to which the Company is included.
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