Related Party Loan Settlement
The Company was owed approximately £686,869 by an entity under common control of the same shareholder. The related entity's assets are predominantly non-liquid, and it has demonstrated limited ability to repay the loan in full, including unsuccessful attempts to dispose of property. During the reporting period, the related entity proposed a repayment of £602,000 in full and final settlement of the outstanding balance.
The director has assessed the recoverability of the loan and considers that accepting the proposed settlement and writing off the remaining balance of £84,564 is preferable to leaving the debt outstanding and uncertain at the time of liquidation. Accordingly, the financial statements reflect the agreed settlement amount, and the remaining balance has been written off. The write-off has been recognised in profit or loss for the year.