Investments in subsidiary undertakings are stated at cost less any provision for impairment.
During the year the company acquired the following subsidiaries:
- Lettings Plus Property Limited
- Lettings Plus Property Consultants Limited
- Lettings Plus Property Management Services Limited
Lettings Plus Property Limited was acquired for nil consideration and is held at a cost of £nil.
Lettings Plus Property Consultants Limited was acquired via a share-for-share exchange. The directors have assessed the recoverable amount of this investment as negligible due to the loss-making position of the company and have therefore recognised the investment at a cost of £nil.
Lettings Plus Property Management Services Limited was acquired via a share-for-share exchange and has been recognised at the fair value of the consideration given.
Impairment
An impairment loss of £250,000 has been recognised in respect of the company’s investment in its subsidiary, determined by reference to the subsidiary’s recoverable amount based on the value of its underlying assets and expected future cash flows.