Company Registration No. 07525583 (England and Wales)
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Unaudited financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Pages for filing with the registrar
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Contents
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2025
31 December 2025
1
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investment property
3
2,132,505
1,762,172
Investments
4
13,548,994
11,538,198
15,681,499
13,300,370
Current assets
Stocks
4,991,013
4,126,904
Debtors
5
11,418
113,865
Cash at bank and in hand
37,648
34,583
5,040,079
4,275,352
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(5,682,223)
(4,486,420)
Net current liabilities
(642,144)
(211,068)
Net assets
15,039,355
13,089,302
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Share premium account
200
200
Profit and loss reserves
15,039,055
13,089,002
Total equity
15,039,355
13,089,302
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Statement of financial position (continued)
As at 31 December 2025
31 December 2025
2
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 2 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
James Hanbury
Director
Company Registration No. 07525583
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
3
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Pine Marten Capital Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is c/o Saffery LLP, St Catherine's Court, Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BQ.
1.1
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 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 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.3
Fixed asset investments
Investments in equity shares which are publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss account. Investments in equity shares which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity shares are recognised in income where receivable.
1.4
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to net realisable value.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.5
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
4
1.6
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ 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 debtors, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including 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. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.7
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
5
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
At inception, the company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A lease arises where the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control of the use of an asset occurs where the company has both the right to direct the use of the asset, and the right to obtain substantially all the economic benefits from that use.
Where a tangible asset is acquired through a lease, the company recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. Right-of-use assets are included within the same line items on the Statement of financial position as owned assets.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.9
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
1
0
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
6
3
Investment property
2025
£
Fair value
At 1 January 2025
1,762,172
Additions
370,333
At 31 December 2025
2,132,505
The fair value of the investment property has been arrived at on the basis of a valuation carried out by the directors at the year end. The valuation was made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.
4
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
13,548,994
11,538,198
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
11,538,198
Additions
254,157
Valuation changes
1,756,639
At 31 December 2025
13,548,994
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
13,548,994
At 31 December 2024
11,538,198
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
11,418
113,865
Pine Marten Capital Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
7
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
3,063
Other creditors
5,679,160
4,486,420
5,682,223
4,486,420
Included in other creditors is a balance due to one of the directors of £5,425,000 (2024 : £3,510,000), £1,960,000 was advanced and 45,000 was repaid in the year. This loan has been provided interest free with no set repayments terms.
7
Related party transactions
Consultancy fees of £7,800 (2024: £7,800) were charged by a related party during the year.
At the end of the year amounts due to related parties were £205,000 (2024: £920,000), which is included in other creditors.