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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
CONTENTS
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
The directors present their report and the audited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 January 2026.
The company has a freehold interest in the Charlotte Street Hotel and long leasehold interest in the Haymarket Hotel. Both hotels are managed by Firmdale Hotels Plc, a fellow group company.
The principal financial risks faced by the company, and the company's objectives and policies in relation to those risks, are as follows:
Cash flow risk The finance department closely manages the company's cash flow. Detailed cash flow forecasts are regularly prepared with the objective of alerting the directors to potential future risks. It is the company's policy to ensure that forecast funding requirements can be met with available committed facilities. Interest rate risk The company's interest rate policy has the twin objectives of minimising net interest expense whilst providing protection from material adverse movement in interest rates. The company has fixed 80% of its £100m Term loan until 12 November 2029. Currency risk The company faces minimal currency risks as it operates wholly in the UK.
The company's hotels managed by Firmdale Hotels Plc had aggregated revenues of £28.0m (2025: £27.0m), a 3.9% increase.
The hotels operated at a combined average occupancy of 79.6% (2025: 81.2%) and an average room rate of £575 (2025: £555). This represented a rooms yield (RevPAR) growth of 1.7% over prior year. Aggregated food and beverage revenues achieved across the hotels totalled £9.3m (2025: £9.1m), an increase of 1.6% on previous year. Conversion of aggregated revenues to gross operating profit for the hotels was 26.6% (2025: 30.6%).
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
In assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the directors have considered the cash flow forecasts, liabilities, and funding arrangements of the wider Firmdale Holdings Ltd group (“the Group”), of which the company is a member. The company is reliant on continued financial support from the Group in order to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Accordingly, the directors have considered the funding and liquidity position of the Group as a whole in assessing the appropriateness of preparing the financial statements on a going concern basis.
The net current liabilities figure of £148m reported in the January 2025 Group Financial Statements was driven by a £167m (US$200m) long term loan from Wells Fargo Bank maturing in November 2025. This loan was refinanced by Wells Fargo in September 2025 with a new $225m facility for an initial term of three years, plus three one year extension options taking the final maturity out to year 2031. The next loan maturities within the Group are not until 2028, when just 15% of the total borrowings become repayable. The international travel disruption caused by the US military intervention in Iran during February created some drag on first quarter trading, leading to a Group Earnings shortfall to budget. However, there has been a marked improvement during the second quarter, and Group Earnings for the first half year as a whole are expected to outperform budget. The prospects for the remainder of the year are good subject to no material escalation of the Middle East conflicts. With some 80% of borrowings protected by fixed interest rates or caps, the possibility of rising base rates is not a significant concern. In light of the positive trading and cash generation projections, projected delivery of financial covenant requirements, and supportive banks, the Board has a high degree of confidence that the company will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due and meet its covenant obligations for a period of at least twelve months. The Directors have therefore concluded that the company can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. The Board will continue to monitor developments closely and adjust their forecasting assumptions as required.
The directors consider the successful running of the company in terms of achieving its long-term growth strategy which centres around building a sustainable, profitable business which has brand reputation at its heart. The success of the Group centres around positive and effective dealings with all the stakeholders of the group and the directors were mindful of the long-term consequences of key commercial decisions made during the year, and determined that these were in the interests of the company's employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, as they were all aligned to the group’s growth strategy.
The company's and group’s success depends on the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct with customers and other stakeholders, whether in relation to specific community issues or with regards to environmental issues such as minimising the production of waste The principal decisions made by the directors, confirm that throughout the year they have acted in the way that they consider, in good faith, to be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026.
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;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙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 £6,667 thousand (2025 - loss £2,573 thousand).
The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend (2025 - £Nil)
The directors who served during the year were:
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
The company has secured half an acre of freehold land in Shoreditch High Street, London for future development as a hotel.
The company has established a risk and financial management framework whose primary objectives are to protect the company from events that hinder the achievement of the company's performance objectives. The objectives aim to limit undue counterparty exposure, ensure sufficient working capital exists and monitor the management of risk at a business unit level. Further detail in respect of the company's exposure to risks such as cash flow and interest rate risk has been provided in the strategic report on page 1.
The company recognises that its employees are fundamental to the success of their service driven business. It is therefore committed to maximising workforce potential by supporting the learning and development needs of each individual member of staff.
Good communication with employees is also considered essential. As a matter of principle the company actively promotes from within wherever possible and provides competitive rates of pay and benefits.
Firmdale consciously looks for suppliers who echo the ethos of the Group, be it in environmental awareness or social consideration. The Group's purchasing philosophy is to meet the demands and expectations of a global clientele by sourcing from quality, local and diverse suppliers. This is implemented by forming long term partnerships with suppliers, working closely in partnership with them.
Firmdale's supplier relationships are based on lawful, efficient and fair practices. We expect our suppliers to demonstrate they treat workers fairly and provide a safe and healthy work environment, way beyond the basic statutory regulations concerning forced labour or human trafficking. Customer relations are paramount in Firmdale's belief system. Firmdale actively encourage customer comments and feedback and every form of correspondence, both positive and negative, is answered by a senior manager. A rigorous Mystery Guest programme is run across the Group with stringent guidelines on what service standards to test and what guests should expect. This has proven successful in highlighting areas that require improvement or indeed that are working well. Every employee of Firmdale is encouraged to see service and experiences through the eyes of the customer. As a result of our long term pursuit of service excellence, more than 50% of the company's business continues to be generated from returning guests.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
Under Section 415(2) of the Companies Act 2006, the company has opted to include their streamlined energy and carbon reporting disclosure in Firmdale Holdings Limited Annual Report 2026, the parent company.
As permitted by paragraph 1A of schedule 7 of the Large and Medium Sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008, certain matters which are required to be disclosed in the directors' report have been omitted as they are included in the strategic report on pages 1 - 2.
The auditor, MHA, 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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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Firmdale Property Investments Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 January 2026, 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.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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.
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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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS 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:
∙enquiry of management, those charged with governance and Company legal advisors around actual and potential litigation and claims;
∙performing audit work over the risk and management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
∙reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; and
∙reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
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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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS 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.
for and on behalf of
Statutory Auditor
London, United Kingdom
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04725421
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial statements.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
Firmdale Property Investments Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act, registered number 04725421.
The principal activity of the company is that of a luxury hotel property owner and operator for the Firmdale Charlotte Street and Haymarket hotels. The hotels are managed by Firmdale Hotels Plc, a fellow group company. The Company's functional and presentational currency is pound sterling (GBP), rounded to the nearest £1,000.
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 Firmdale Holdings Limited as at 31 January 2026 and these financial statements may be obtained from the Registrar of Companies.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
In assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the directors have considered the cash flow forecasts, liabilities, and funding arrangements of the wider Firmdale Holdings Ltd group (“the Group”), of which the company is a member. The company is reliant on continued financial support from the Group in order to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Accordingly, the directors have considered the funding and liquidity position of the Group as a whole in assessing the appropriateness of preparing the financial statements on a going concern basis.
The net current liabilities figure of £148m reported in the January 2025 Group Financial Statements was driven by a £167m (US$200m) long term loan from Wells Fargo Bank maturing in November 2025. This loan was refinanced by Wells Fargo in September 2025 with a new $225m facility for an initial term of three years, plus three one year extension options taking the final maturity out to year 2031. The next loan maturities within the Group are not until 2028, when just 15% of the total borrowings become repayable. The international travel disruption caused by the US military intervention in Iran during February created some drag on first quarter trading, leading to a Group Earnings shortfall to budget. However, there has been a marked improvement during the second quarter, and Group Earnings for the first half year as a whole are expected to outperform budget. The prospects for the remainder of the year are good subject to no material escalation of the Middle East conflicts. With some 80% of borrowings protected by fixed interest rates or caps, the possibility of rising base rates is not a significant concern. In light of the positive trading and cash generation projections, projected delivery of financial covenant requirements, and supportive banks, the Board has a high degree of confidence that the company will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due and meet its covenant obligations for a period of at least twelve months. The Directors have therefore concluded that the company can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. The Board will continue to monitor developments closely and adjust their forecasting assumptions as required. Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Deposits which have been received at the reporting date for which services have not yet been provided are included in accruals and deferred income within creditors.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company 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 Company. 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.
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.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the reporting date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the reporting date.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
Basic financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Other financial instruments
Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial instruments
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Revaluation of tangible fixed assets and investment properties The long term leasehold and freehold property and investment property is held under the revaluation model based on detailed valuation reports completed by independent valuation specialists. These valuers hold recognised and relevant professional qualifications. The valuations are based on discounted cash flow models which include judgements surrounding future performance and market factors. Interest swap arrangements Judgement has been applied in assessing that the interest rate swap arrangement qualifies as a derivative under FRS 102. The interest rate swap is measured at fair value using valuation models based on observable market data, including current interest rate curves and forward interest rates. The valuation is sensitive to changes in interest rates and market conditions, and any significant fluctuations could materially affect the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
Assets under construction comprise professional fees and other directly attributable costs incurred in relation to the proposed redevelopment of the Shoreditch property portfolio into hotel accommodation. The project remained in the planning and design phase at 31 January 2026 and the related assets were not available for use at the reporting date. Accordingly, no depreciation has been charged in respect of these assets.
The freehold and long term leasehold property valuations are based on detailed valuation reports completed by Cushman & Wakefield, Chartered Surveyors, an independent valuer with a recognised and relevant professional qualification and with recent experience in the location and category of the property being valued. Valuations are on the basis of fair value in accordance with the Appraisal and Valuation Manual of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
10.Tangible fixed assets (continued)
The 2026 valuations were made by the directors, on an open market value basis.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
18.Deferred taxation (continued)
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
The entity is involved in legal proceedings in relation to the recovery of interchange fees charged on payment card transactions, from which appropriate financial compensation is considered probable. The proceedings remain ongoing and are subject to further legal and judicial processes, including appeals and determination of quantum. At the reporting date, it is impracticable to provide a reliable estimate of the potential financial effect of the claim. Further information required by Section 21.16 of FRS 102 has not been disclosed on the grounds that such disclosure could prejudice the outcome of the matter.
The entity is involved in legal proceedings in respect of a negligence matter from which an economic benefit is considered probable. The proceedings relate to a claim arising from a failure to secure and maintain appropriate insurance arrangements, which is considered to have resulted in losses being incurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. At the reporting date, it is impracticable to provide a reliable estimate of the potential financial effect of the claim. Further information required by Section 21.16 of FRS 102 has not been disclosed on the grounds that such disclosure could prejudice the outcome of the matter.
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in independently administered funds. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the company to the funds and amounted to £156,574 (2025: £142,965). No contributions were payable to the fund at either reporting date.
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FIRMDALE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
The ultimate parent company is Firmdale Holdings Limited, head of the ultimate group and a company registered in England and Wales. The consolidated accounts of this group, which is the smallest and largest to include the company, are available from the Registrar of Companies.
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