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Registered number: 07790533
EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of changes in equity
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Notes to the financial statements
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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W Atzert (appointed 25 November 2024)
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C Maratta (appointed 25 November 2024)
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Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP
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Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
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REGISTERED NUMBER:07790533
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Provisions for liabilities
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Surplus/(deficit) on shareholder funds
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REGISTERED NUMBER:07790533
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 5 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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At 1 January 2023 as restated
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Loss for the financial year as restated
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At 1 January 2024 as restated
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Loss for the financial year
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Shares issued during the year
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The notes on pages 5 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Edwin Europe UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 16 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AH.
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 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 restated the comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2023 and its brought forward profit and loss account reserve as at 1 January 2023. An explanation of the adjustment, together with the financial impact is set out in Note 12.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis notwithstanding the fact that the company had incurred an underlying net loss for the year.
The directors have considered future financial forecasts and the ability of the group to provide ongoing support. These forecasts indicate an underlying loss. In making their going concern assessment, the directors have obtained written confirmation from its parent company. The company will be reliant on the written confirmation from its parent company that it will provide financial support to the company for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements to assist in meeting the company's liabilities as and when they fall due to the extent that it is not available from its existing resources. The directors are not aware of any reasons why this support would be withdrawn in the foreseeable future.
In assessing the going concern status of the company, the directors have also considered the company’s relationship with its group’s sole supplier of garments and accessories, with whom it has a good relationship. The license with the supplier was renewed in December 2025 for a further period of 5 years from 1 January 2026.
For these reasons, the directors continue to believe that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Revenue from the sale of garments and accessories is stated net of value added tax and is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually at the point of sale by the retail outlet), when 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.
Turnover for services and commissions receivable on agency sales and reimbursed marketing expenses are recognised when the company is contractually entitled to the income.
Other operating income are amounts charged for support services and are recognised when the company is contractually entitled to the income.
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
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.
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:
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Long-term leasehold property
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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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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The company has elected to apply Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
The company’s policies for its major classes of financial assets and financial liabilities are set out below.
Financial assets
Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, intercompany working capital balances, and intercompany financing are initially recognised at transaction price, 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 for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other 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 for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If the financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party or (c) despite having retained some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an 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.
Stocks represent garments and accessories for resale and are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Finished goods include labour and attributable overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
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Operating leases: the company as lessee
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount.
Defined contribution pension plan
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.
A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.
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Provisions for liabilities
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Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current tax is the amount of income tax payable in respect of taxable profit for the year or prior years.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax arises from timing differences that are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements. These timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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In the application of the company's accounting policies, which are described in note 2, management have been required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions. These estimates which relate to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, where not readily available from other sources, are based on underlying assumptions and experience. Actual results may differ from these estimates. These estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis.
Provision for dilapidations
A provision has been made for potential dilapidation claims. These claims generally arise from obligations
to restore leased premises to their original condition at the end of a lease term. Estimating the amount of
any dilapidation liability requires judgement regarding both the extent of the dilapidations and the cost of
the required repairs. The directors have made their assessment of the potential liability based on available
information, including:
∙The lease terms and any specific requirements set out in lease agreements;
∙Professional advice received regarding expected remedial works and associated costs;
∙Current market rates for the type of restoration or repair services that may be required; and
∙Historical data on dilapidation claims in similar premises, where relevant.
There is an inevitable degree of judgement involved in that each property is unique and actual outcomes may therefore differ from those estimates due to changes in the scope of remedial work required or variations in market costs for construction and repair services. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjusted as new information becomes available.
Provision for business rates
A provision has been made for estimated business rates, where a demand has not been received by the company. The directors have made their assessment based on an estimate by a Chartered Surveyor, by reference to the rateable value of similar properties. The provision covers the period from 1 April 2023 onwards, being the last date that the ratings list entry was updated. There is an inevitable degree of judgement involved in that each property is unique and the rateable value will ultimately depend on an assessment made by the Valuation Office Agency.
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 9 (2023 - 12).
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Long-term leasehold property
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At 1 January 2024 as restated
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At 1 January 2024 as restated
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At 31 December 2023 as restated
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Finished goods and goods for resale
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There is no significant difference between the replacement cost of stock and its carrying amount.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Amounts owed by group undertakings are interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are repayable on demand.
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Other taxation and social security
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Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are repayable on demand.
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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The amounts owed to group undertakings falling due after more than one year represents a loan from the parent company. During the year, the intercompany loan and related accrued interest were converted into equity. See Note 11.
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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At 1 January 2024 as restated
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Charged to profit or loss
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The provision recognised represents the potential business rates liability, notwithstanding a demand for payment has not been received by the company. The dilapidations provision represents the estimated reinstatement costs arising in respect of the Company's property lease.
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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3,849,355 (2023 - 1,983,729) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
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The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the company.
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During the year, 1,865,626 ordinary shares at par were issued following the conversion of an intercompany loan.
A prior year adjustment has been made in order to recognise a dilapidations provision in respect of the company’s property lease, which should have been recognised at the commencement date of the lease.
The estimated dilapidations provision at 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023 was £51,886, which has been capitalised within long-term leasehold property cost. The amount capitalised is depreciated over the life of the lease, resulting in an accumulated depreciation charge of £39,426 at 31 December 2023, of which £5,172 relates to the charge for the year ended 31 December 2023 and £34,254 relates to the charge for previous years.
The impact of the restatement on the comparative amounts as presented in the prior year financial statements is detailed below:
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Prior year adjustment (continued)
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Changes to the balance sheet
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Long-term leasehold property cost
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Long-term leasehold property accumulated depreciation
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Provisions for liabilities
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Reconciliation of changes in equity
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Equity as previously reported
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Adjustment for accumulated depreciation
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Adjustment for depreciation charge
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EDWIN EUROPE UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Prior year adjustment (continued)
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Reconciliation of changes in loss for the previous financial period
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Loss as previously reported
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Adjustments to prior year
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Adjustment for depreciaton charge
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Related party transactions
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The company has taken advantage of the exemption contained in FRS102 Section 33 "Related party disclosures" from disclosing transactions with entities which are a wholly owned part of the group.
Included within other debtors is an amount of £nil (2023: £903) due from a director of the company. The loan is provided interest free and is unsecured. There are no formal terms and conditions regarding repayment of the loan.
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The immediate parent undertaking is WIP Trading AG, a company registered in Switzerland.
The smallest and largest group that prepares group accounts and for which the company is a member is that headed by WIP Trading AG. Their registered office is Kirschgartenstrasse 5, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.
The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 was unqualified.
The audit report was signed on 7 January 2026 by Marc Levy FCA (senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.
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