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Down Mussels Limited
 
ABRIDGED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
for the financial year ended 30 April 2026



DOWN MUSSELS LIMITED
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

 
The director presents their report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 30 April 2026.
 
Principal Activity
The principal activities of the company are the cultivation of shellfish and dredging for mussels.
     
Results and Dividends
The loss for the financial year after providing for depreciation amounted to £(350,728) (2025 - £(8,373)).
     

The director does not recommend a payment of a dividend.

At the end of the finanical year, the company has assets of £861,896 (2024 - £806,104) and liabilities of £2,259,762 (2024 - £2,209,836). The net liabilities of the company have decreased by £5,866.

     
Director
The director who served during the financial year is as follows:
     
Julien Barbé
   

The director had no direct beneficial interest in the shares of the company at the beginning or end of the financial year.

There were no changes in shareholdings between 30 April 2026 and the date of signing the financial statements.

     
Statement of director's Responsibilities and Declaration on Unaudited Financial Statements
     
The director made the following statement in respect of the unaudited financial statements:
     
"General responsibilities
The director is responsible for preparing the Director's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
     

Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A (Small Entities). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless they is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
     
The director is 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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They is 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.
     
Director's declaration on unaudited financial statements
In relation to the financial statements comprising the Abridged Profit and Loss Account, the Abridged Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes:
     
The director approves these financial statements and confirms that they is responsible for them, including selecting the appropriate accounting policies, applying them consistently and making, on a reasonable and prudent basis, the judgements underlying them. They have been prepared on the going concern basis on the grounds that the company will continue in business.
     
The director confirms that they has made available to Strata Financial, all the company's accounting records and provided all the information, books and documents necessary for the compilation of the financial statements.
     
The director confirms that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the accounting records reflect all the transactions of the company for the financial year ended 30 April 2026."
     
Future Developments
The director is not expecting to make any signficant changes in the nature of the business in the near future. In planning its future activities, the director will seek to develop the company's activities whilst managing the effects of the difficult trading period.
     
Special provisions relating to small companies
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
     
     
On behalf of the board
     
     
     
___________________________
Julien Barbé
Director
     
15 September 2026



DOWN MUSSELS LIMITED
ABRIDGED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026
2026 2025
Notes £ £

Gross (loss)/profit (2,205) 306,603
 
 
Administrative expenses (328,875) (311,528)
 
Other operating income 4,352 19,093
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Operating (loss)/profit (326,728) 14,168
 
 
Interest payable and similar charges (24,000) (22,541)
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Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (350,728) (8,373)
 
 
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - -
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Loss for the financial year (350,728) (8,373)
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Total comprehensive income (350,728) (8,373)
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DOWN MUSSELS LIMITED
Company Registration Number: NI045102
ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET
as at 30 April 2026

2026 2025
Notes £ £
 
Fixed Assets
 
Intangible assets 5 339,600 409,035
 
Tangible assets 6 43,917 98,615
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Fixed Assets 383,517 507,650
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Current Assets
 
Debtors 11,795 227,911
 
Cash and cash equivalents 21,866 126,335
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33,661 354,246
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 (1,577,551) (1,683,258)
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Net Current Liabilities (1,543,890) (1,329,012)
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Total Assets less Current Liabilities (1,160,373) (821,362)
 
Creditors:
 
amounts falling due after more than one year 8 (602,460) (590,743)
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Net Liabilities (1,762,833) (1,412,105)
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Capital and Reserves
 
Called up share capital 9 100 100
 
Revaluation reserve 10 29,998 59,096
 
Retained earnings (1,792,931) (1,471,301)
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Equity attributable to owners of the company (1,762,833) (1,412,105)
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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).
           
All of the members have consented to the preparation of abridged accounts in accordance with section 444(2A) of the Companies Act 2006.
For the financial year ended 30 April 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
           
The director confirms that the members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
           
The director acknowledges their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
           
Approved by the Director and authorised for issue on 15 September 2026
           
           
           
________________________________          
Julien Barbé          
Director          
           



DOWN MUSSELS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
AS AT 30 APRIL 2026

Called up Revaluation Retained Total
share reserve earnings
capital
£ £ £ £
 
At 1 May 2024 100 88,194 (1,492,026) (1,403,732)
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Loss for the financial year - - (8,373) (8,373)
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Other movements in equity
attributable to owners - (29,098) 29,098 -
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At 30 April 2025 100 59,096 (1,471,301) (1,412,105)
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Loss for the financial year - - (350,728) (350,728)
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Other movements in equity
attributable to owners - (29,098) 29,098 -
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At 30 April 2026 100 29,998 (1,792,931) (1,762,833)
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DOWN MUSSELS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ABRIDGED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

   
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Down Mussels Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated and registered in Northern Ireland. The registered number of the company is NI045102. The registered office of the company is 12 Grange Manor, Kilkeel, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 4NH, United Kingdom which is also the principal place of business of the company. The nature of the company's operations and its principal activities are set out in the Director's Report. The financial statements have been presented in Pound (£) which is also the functional currency of the company.
         
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company's financial statements.
 
Statement of compliance
The financial statements of the company for the financial year ended 30 April 2026 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A (Small Entities) and the Companies Act 2006.
 
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention except for certain properties and financial instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
 
Turnover
Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, exclusive of trade discounts and value added tax. Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the turnover can be reliably measured.
 
Intangible assets
 
Aquaculture and Foreshore Licences
Aquaculture and Foreshore Licences are valued at cost less accumulated amortisation.
 
Amortisation is calculated to write off the cost in equal annual instalments over their estimated useful life of 20 years.
 
Tangible assets and depreciation

Tangible assets are stated at cost or at valuation, less accumulated depreciation. 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.

The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost or valuation of tangible assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives as follows:

 
  Plant and machinery - Between 5% and 25% straight line
  Musselcuttler and Musselcutter refurbishment - 6.7% and 20% straight line
 

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed annually for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the assets carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. If the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to be lower than the carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount.

The company's policy is to review the remaining useful economic lives and residual values of Tangible fixed assets on an on-going basis and to adjust the depreciation charge to reflect remaining estimated useful economic life and residual value.

Fully depreciated property, plant and equipment are retained in the cost of the fixed assets and related accumulated depreciation until they are removed from service. In the case of disposals, assets and related depreciation are removed from the financial statements and the net amount, less proceeds from disposal, is charged or credited to the profit and loss account.

 
Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at transaction price and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the  effective interest method less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

A provision for impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset's carrying amounts and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. All movements in the level of the provision required are recognised in the profit and loss.

 
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the Abridged Balance Sheet bank overdrafts are shown within Creditors.
 
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition of assets are capitalised at the appropriate rate by adding them to the cost of assets being acquired. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on the assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
 
Trade and other creditors
Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.
 
Related parties
The company discloses transactions with related parties which are not wholly owned within the group. It does not disclose transactions with members of the group which are wholly owned.
 
Employee benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
 
Taxation and deferred taxation

Current tax represents the amount expected to be paid or recovered in respect of taxable profits for the financial year and is calculated using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the Balance Sheet date.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events have occurred at that date that will result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future, or a right to pay less tax in the future. Timing differences are temporary differences between the company's taxable profits and its results as stated in the financial statements.

Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are anticipated to apply in the periods in which the timing differences are expected to reverse, based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

 
Government grants
Capital grants received and receivable are treated as deferred income and amortised to the Profit and Loss Account annually over the useful economic life of the asset to which it relates. Revenue grants are credited to the Profit and Loss Account when received.
 
Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the Balance Sheet date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. The resulting exchange differences are dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account.
 
Ordinary share capital
The ordinary share capital of the company is presented as equity.
   
3. GOING CONCERN
 
The company operates in the mussel harvesting industry, which is inherently dependent on natural environmental conditions and the availability of mussel seed. The directors have assessed the company's ability to continue as a going concern and are satisfied that it has sufficient resources to continue trading for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
       
4. EMPLOYEES
 
The average monthly number of employees, including director, during the financial year was 2, (2025 - 3).
       
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
  Aquaculture and Foreshore Licences  
    Total
  £ £
Cost
At 1 May 2025 1,389,987 1,389,987
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At 30 April 2026 1,389,987 1,389,987
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Amortisation
At 1 May 2025 980,952 980,952
Charge for financial year 69,435 69,435
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At 30 April 2026 1,050,387 1,050,387
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Net book value
At 30 April 2026 339,600 339,600
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At 30 April 2025 409,035 409,035
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The above Aquaculture and Foreshore Licences cover the company's permission to farm mussels at specified locations in Carlingford Lough and Belfast Lough.
         
6. TANGIBLE ASSETS
  Plant and machinery Musselcuttler and Musselcutter refurbishment Total
       
       
  £ £ £
Cost or Valuation
At 1 May 2025 7,266 802,704 809,970
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At 30 April 2026 7,266 802,704 809,970
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Depreciation
At 1 May 2025 7,266 704,089 711,355
Charge for the financial year - 54,698 54,698
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At 30 April 2026 7,266 758,787 766,053
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Net book value
At 30 April 2026 - 43,917 43,917
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At 30 April 2025 - 98,615 98,615
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In August 2012 the directors of the company revalued the Musselcutter Vessel '' Maria Lena'' to a current market value of £543,257. If the musselcutter had not been revalued, they would have been reported under the historical cost convention.
       
7. CREDITORS 2026 2025
Amounts falling due within one year £ £
 
Bank overdrafts - 186
Trade creditors 16,518 44,059
Amounts owed to group undertakings 1,554,458 1,631,640
Taxation 785 -
Accruals:
Pension accrual 276 293
Other accruals 5,514 7,080
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  1,577,551 1,683,258
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Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest bearing with agreement and repayable on demand.
       
8. CREDITORS 2026 2025
Amounts falling due after more than one year £ £
 
Amounts owed to group undertakings 602,460 590,743
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Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest bearing with agreement and repayable on demand.
           
9. SHARE CAPITAL     2026 2025
      £ £
Description Number of shares Value of units    
 
Allotted, called up and fully paid
''A'' Ordinary share 1 £1.00 each 1 1
''B'' Ordinary share 1 £1.00 each 1 1
''C'' Ordinary share 48 £1.00 each 48 48
''D'' Ordinary share 25 £1.00 each 25 25
''E'' Ordinary share 25 £1.00 each 25 25
 
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      100 100
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10. RESERVES
 
Revaluation Reserve
 
The revaluation reserve account records adjustments to the carrying value of tangible fixed assets to their net present value. Any resulting loss is transfer to the profit and loss account.
 
       
11. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
 
The company had no material capital commitments at the financial year-ended 30 April 2026.
   
12. PARENT AND ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY
 
The company regards Hibernian Mussel Holdings Limited as its parent company, a company registered in Ireland.
 
The companys ultimate parent undertaking is Beheermaatschappij Barbé BV, which is controlled by Julien Barbé and Michel Barbé. The address of Beheermaatschappij Barbé BV is Korringaweg 53 4401 NV Yerseke Netherlands.
   
13. POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
 
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the financial year-end.