Company Registration No. 2043705 (England and Wales)
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
P Jones
G A Howes
J M C Houghton
Secretary
M L Clough
Company number
2043705
Registered office
59/61 Southport Road
Southport
PR8 5JF
Auditor
MHA Moore and Smalley
Hoghton Chambers
Hoghton Street
Southport
PR9 0TB
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 4
Directors' report
5
Directors' responsibilities statement
6
Independent auditor's report
7 - 9
Statement of comprehensive income
10
Balance sheet
11
Statement of changes in equity
12
Statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 26
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Review of business
Results
The profit before taxation was £115,385 for the year compared with a profit of £147,061 for the previous year.
The directors believe the result represents a satisfactory performance, particularly given the relatively difficult trading environment that most franchised motor dealerships faced. The company remains exposed to the general economy and Government policy, particularly following the result of the Brexit vote. The directors believe the company is equally as well placed as its competitors to deal with any challenges.
Analysis
Turnover was £64,103,501 compared to £67,763,159 in 2018, a decrease of 5.4%.
Gross Profit was £5,089,622 compared to £4,972,957 in 2018, an increase of 2.3%. Gross Profit percentage of turnover was 7.9% compared with 7.3% in 2018.
Administrative expenses were £4,815,977 compared to £4,690,835 in 2018, an increase of 2.7%.
Financial position
The directors believe that the balance sheet strength of the company gives it a secure base, which will allow further development of profits or security if the economy becomes more challenging.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
We have set out below risk factors that we believe could cause our actual future results to differ materially from expected results. However, other factors could adversely affect the results and so the factors set out below should not be considered to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties.
Pandemics
Following the coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 our operations were significantly affected during lockdown. Turnover and profitability were particularly reduced from late March 2020 until 1st June 2020, when our retail sites reopened to the public.
Losses during the lockdown period were partly mitigated as our aftersales operations continued to support the emergency services and "key workers". We also achieved some relative success in facilitating vehicle sales via our digital sales channels.
Clearly the health and safety processes, in particular in the retail environment, have undertaken significant change. However, we believe we can continue to offer a high level of service to our customers whilst maintaining a safe environment for them and our staff. Health and safety risk assessments have been updated regularly as the situation and government guidance changed.
The government's furlough scheme was utilised to help support the company whilst a phased return to work was undertaken. The majority of staff have now returned to work, with a minimal redundancy programme having been undertaken. The company has a number of staff who are utilising homeworking, which has strategically helped to reduce the risk of any virus spreading.
We have seen a strong return of profitability since our sites reopened and, subject to any major unforeseen circumstances, the directors believe the company is well placed to survive most economic challenges from any such pandemic. Clearly only a limited number of organisations could withstand the most severe economic decline; the directors believe the company to have a secure financial standing, which should allow us to withstand most economic circumstances. However, a more virulent virus could have a more devastating impact on the health of the population and the general economy. Improved procedures and awareness of how to manage such a pandemic suggests the company is well placed to continue to operate in such a situation.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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Business conditions and the general economy
The profitability of our company could be adversely affected by a worsening of general economic conditions in the United Kingdom; Brexit could impact upon general economic conditions. Factors such as unemployment, the level and volatility of equity markets, interest rates, inflation, action taken by the UK government relating to the taxation of vehicle purchasing and fuel for cars and the availability and cost of credit could significantly affect the market for the sale of new and used motor cars. Any changes by the UK government relating to the taxation of company cars and the provision of fuel for company cars may impact on sales activity. In the case of new car sales during a period of economic downturn there is likely to be an oversupply of vehicles leading to reduced margins. Whilst a short term worsening in economic conditions in the United Kingdom should not significantly adversely impact profitability in our aftersales business, a sustained downturn over a number of years would be likely to lead to reduced profits in this area.
Franchise agreements
We operate franchised BMW and MINI motor car dealerships. Franchises are awarded to us by the manufacturers. Failure to continue to hold franchises could result in a significant reduction in profits of the company due to our inability in this situation to source new stock to sell, perform warranty repairs and display manufacturer trade marks. The last five-yearly franchise contract renewal within the UK BMW and MINI dealer network was on 1
st
October 2018 and the directors hold the reasonable belief that they should be successful in renewing the next franchise agreements.
Vehicle manufacturer dependencies
We depend on the vehicle manufacturers' financial condition, marketing, vehicle design, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, management and industrial relations. A failure by a manufacturer in the areas noted could lead to significant losses especially in the case of the insolvency of a manufacturer. Vehicle manufacturers provide sales incentives, warranty and other programs that are intended to promote new vehicle sales. A withdrawal or reduction in these programs would have an adverse impact on our business. The directors are not aware of any significant issues with respect to the vehicle manufacturer dependency relationship.
Liquidity and financing
Liquidity and financing risks relate to our ability to pay for goods and services required to trade on a day to day basis. We have three main sources of financing facilities which are, from banks and BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited by way of committed borrowing facilities and from suppliers by way of trade credit. A withdrawal of financing facilities or a failure to renew them as they expire could lead to a significant reduction in the trading ability of the company. The directors are not aware of any reason to suggest that the company will have any issues with regards to liquidity and financing.
Regulatory compliance risk
The Company is subject to regulatory compliance risk which can arise from a failure to comply fully with the laws, regulations or codes applicable, for example those set out by the Financial Conduct Authority. Non compliance can lead to fines, enforced suspension from sales of general insurance products or public reprimand.
Competition
We compete with other franchised vehicle dealerships, private buyers and sellers, internet based dealers, independent service and repair shops and manufacturers who have entered the retail market. We compete for the sale of new and used vehicles, the performance of warranty repairs, non warranty repairs, routine maintenance business and for the provision of spare parts. The principal competitive factors in service and parts sales are price, customer database, familiarity with a manufacturer's brands and models and the quality of customer service. We also compete with a range of financial institutions in arranging finance for vehicle purposes. Some of our competitors may have greater resources and lower overheads and sales costs. This could lead to our failure to be able to compete and result in a reduction in our profitability.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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Reliance on certain members of management and staff
The Company is dependant on members of its senior management team and skilled personnel and the future financial well being of the Company could depend in part on our ability to attract and retain highly skilled management and personnel. The loss of the service of a number of such individuals could have a material adverse effect on the business. Additionally, if we fail to recruit and retain skilled staff it may not be possible to continue to grow the business.
Failure of information systems
Our business is dependent on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our information technology and computer systems, which are vulnerable to damage or interruption from power loss, telecommunications failure, sabotage, vandalism or similar misconduct. Whilst we have put in place contingency and recovery plans in order to mitigate the impact of such failures it can never be certain that these plans could cover every eventuality or situation.
Compliance with duty
This statement by the board describes how the responsibilities under s172(1)(a) to (f) of the Companies Act 2006 have been approached in the financial period ended 31st December 2019.
The directors consider that they have acted in good faith to promote the success of the company on behalf of the stakeholders, in relation to matters set out in s172 of the Act.
The stakeholders of the business include the employees, customers and suppliers of the business.
The directors monitor and review strategic objectives against long term growth plans and regular reviews at departmental and board level are held across the business in the key areas. These areas being Health, Safety, Quality and Environment, Financial Performance, Operations, Human Resources and Risks and Opportunities (HSQE).
HSQE is considered to be fundamental to the management of the business by the directors. Safe working practices that minimise environmental impact are key to the success of the business and are vitally important for our stakeholders, the communities and the environments we work in.
The fundamental principle in the governance of Halliwell Jones Limited is the clear, fair and trusting approach to all interactions with employees, customers and suppliers. This is reflected in the length of service of employees and management teams and the longevity of the relationships with our customers and suppliers.
The company has built, and continues to grow, the business on a reputation for delivering excellent customer service. The company, through the senior management and employees, strives continuously to improve in every aspect products and services it provides, for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.
The company enjoys good relationships with suppliers in relation to credit arrangements and takes a firm approach to debtor management. Payment terms reduce the risk to the business whilst the process for debt collection minimises the risk of non payments.
The directors have overall responsibility for delivering the company's strategy and values and for ensuring high standards of governance. The primary aim of the directors is to promote the long term sustainable success of the company to generate benefit for the stakeholders. Throughout the next financial year, the directors will continue to review, improve and challenge the engagement with all stakeholders.
The company's employees, customers and suppliers are critical to the success of the business and so it is recognised that engagement is an important aspect in those relationships.
The directors recognise and understand that it is important to keep employees informed of all matters concerning them and does this in a number of ways including meetings together with verbal and written communications. The policy of the company is to discuss with employees any issues that arise in accordance with relevant procedures or legislation.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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Compliance with duty (continued)
The company has an equal opportunities policy and is committed to the principles within the policy in respect of all stakeholders.
Future developments
The directors look for continued profitability during 2020.
It is likely, for at least the short term future, the company will have to continue to operate with processes more highly focussed on the health and safety risks of a pandemic to our customers and staff. We will continue to regularly review our risk analyses and the directors and senior management team are committed to give this the highest priority within the daily operations of the company. The directors believe the company has adapted well to the current pandemic and will continue to do so.
G A Howes
Director
4 November 2020
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of a franchised dealer and repairer of motor vehicles.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
P Jones
G A Howes
J M C Houghton
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Halliwell Jones Holdings Limited, a company in which P Jones holds a controlling interest.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 10.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Auditor
The auditor, MHA Moore and Smalley, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Going concern
The directors refer to note 1.2 and have concluded that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis.
On behalf of the board
G A Howes
Director
4 November 2020
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are 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 directors are required to:
-
select suitable accounting policies 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 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.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Halliwell Jones Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2019 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, 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 FRS 102
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
-
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2019 and of its profit for the year then ended;
-
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
-
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditor's
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard
, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where:
-
the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or
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the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue
.
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. 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.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBER OF HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit
:
-
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' r
eport for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements
; and
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the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifie
d
material misstatements in the strategic report and the directors'
r
eport
.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors'
r
esponsibilities
s
tatement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the
Financial Reporting Council’s website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities
.
This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBER OF HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
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This report is made solely to the company's member 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 member 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 member for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Virginia Cooper (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of MHA Moore and Smalley
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Hoghton Chambers
Hoghton Street
Southport
PR9 0TB
5 November 2020
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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2019
2018
as restated
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
64,103,501
67,763,159
Cost of sales
(59,013,879)
(62,790,202)
Gross profit
5,089,622
4,972,957
Administrative expenses
(4,815,977)
(4,690,835)
Other operating income
22,189
-
Operating profit
4
295,834
282,122
Interest receivable and similar income
8
1,657
3,846
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(182,106)
(138,907)
Profit before taxation
115,385
147,061
Tax on profit
10
(46,397)
(51,921)
Profit for the financial year
68,988
95,140
The Profit And Loss Account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2019
31 December 2019
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2019
2018
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
5,135,219
5,342,224
Current assets
Stocks
12
11,795,944
11,972,238
Debtors
13
1,889,315
1,389,582
Cash at bank and in hand
600,829
1,232,680
14,286,088
14,594,500
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(12,028,729)
(12,612,545)
Net current assets
2,257,359
1,981,955
Total assets less current liabilities
7,392,578
7,324,179
Provisions for liabilities
16
(69,708)
(70,297)
Net assets
7,322,870
7,253,882
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
100,000
100,000
Revaluation reserve
232,212
236,933
Profit and loss reserves
6,990,658
6,916,949
Total equity
7,322,870
7,253,882
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 November 2020 and are signed on its behalf by:
G A Howes
Director
Company Registration No. 2043705
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
As restated for the period ended 31 December 2018:
Balance at 1 January 2018
100,000
241,654
6,817,088
7,158,742
Year ended 31 December 2018:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
95,140
95,140
Transfers
-
(4,721)
4,721
-
Balance at 31 December 2018
100,000
236,933
6,916,949
7,253,882
Year ended 31 December 2019:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
68,988
68,988
Transfers
-
(4,721)
4,721
-
Balance at 31 December 2019
100,000
232,212
6,990,658
7,322,870
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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2019
2018
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
23
909,643
1,038,464
Interest paid
(182,106)
(138,907)
Income taxes paid
(51,506)
(54,391)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
676,031
845,166
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(52,559)
(164,142)
Interest received
1,657
3,846
Net cash used in investing activities
(50,902)
(160,296)
Financing activities
Movement on vehicle finance loans
(1,256,980)
(401,523)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,256,980)
(401,523)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(631,851)
283,347
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,232,680
949,333
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
600,829
1,232,680
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Halliwell Jones Limited is a
private
company
limited by shares
incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office is
59/61 Southport Road, Southport, PR8 5JF.
1.1
Accounting convention
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.
The financial statements are prepared in
sterling
, which is the functional currency of the company.
Monetary a
mounts
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 certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The company activities have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent 'lockdown' introduced by the government. The financial results were effected during lockdown but have recovered well since. The company adapted its operations to facilitate the subsequent reopening of the motor dealership.
true
The directors have prepared detailed cash flows for a period of more than 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements and have considered various possible scenarios. These forecasts are regularly updated to reflect the latest available information. Since the motor sector reopened there has been a positive trading performance.
Taking into account the company's funding facilities at the date of approval of these financial statements, and the forecasts referred to above, the directors have a reasonable expectation
that the
company
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus
t
he directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is
measured
at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods provided
and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer; the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.
Revenue from the rendering of services is measured by reference to the stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the reporting period provided that the outcome can be reliably estimated. When the outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised only to the extent that expenses recognised are recoverable.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings
50 years straight line excluding land
Plant and machinery
3 to 10 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
3 to 10 years straight line
Computer equipment
3 to 10 years straight line
Motor vehicles
4 to 5 years straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and
is credited or charged to profit or loss
.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting
period
end date, the
company
reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company
estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are
valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of vehicles and parts represents the purchase price plus any additional costs incurred. Where necessary, provision is made for obsolete, slow moving and defective stock.
Vehicles on consignment are included in stock when substantially all of the principal benefits and inherent risks rest with the company. The corresponding liability is included under creditors.
1.7
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand
are basic financial assets
and
include cash in hand
and
deposits held at call with banks
.
1.8
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 balance sheet 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 and cash and bank balances, 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.
Other financial assets
All of the company's financial assets are classed as basic financial assets.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those
held
at
fair value through profit and loss
, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected.
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.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when
the company
transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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
and
loans from
fellow group companies 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
paymen
ts 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. A
m
ounts 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.
Other financial liabilities
All of the company's financial liabilities are classed as basic financial liabilities.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations
expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
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.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
1.10
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 profit and loss account 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.
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 profit and loss account, 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.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases,
including
any lease incentives received, are charged to
profit or loss
on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease
s
asset are consumed.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows:
Valuation and life of tangible fixed assets
Determining both the useful economic life and the residual value of tangible fixed assets requires an estimation of both the length of time that the company expects to use the asset for and the future selling price that the company expects to be achieved for the asset at the end of the useful economic life. These are reviewed annually on an asset by asset basis. There is not expected to be a material difference in the value of the assets given the estimations used.
Used stock valuations
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The value of all used vehicles as well as the provision for slow moving and obsolete stock can have significant influence on the stock valuation in the financial statements. A comprehensive review of the stock holding is carried out regularly.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2019
2018
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
64,103,501
67,763,159
2019
2018
£
£
Other significant revenue
Interest income
1,657
3,846
Turnover is derived from activities in the UK.
4
Operating profit
2019
2018
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
259,564
248,008
Operating lease charges
6,886
3,269
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
- 19 -
5
Auditor's remuneration
2019
2018
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
11,700
11,350
For other services
All other non-audit services
9,021
8,550
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2019
2018
Number
Number
Directors
3
3
Administration
14
15
Sales Service and Parts
74
72
91
90
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2019
2018
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,354,457
2,351,154
Social security costs
234,206
227,535
Pension costs
45,835
27,946
2,634,498
2,606,635
7
Directors' remuneration
2019
2018
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
15,343
12,586
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2019
2018
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
1,657
3,846
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
8
Interest receivable and similar income
(Continued)
- 20 -
Investment income includes the following:
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
1,657
3,846
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2019
2018
£
£
Other finance costs:
Stocking loan interest
161,079
111,805
Other interest
21,027
27,102
182,106
138,907
10
Taxation
2019
2018
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
46,986
51,506
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(589)
415
Total tax charge
46,397
51,921
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2019
2018
£
£
Profit before taxation
115,385
147,061
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19.00% (2018: 19.00%)
21,923
27,942
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
2,456
2,356
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
69
(49)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
21,949
21,672
Taxation charge for the year
46,397
51,921
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
10
Taxation
(Continued)
- 21 -
No provision has been made for deferred tax on gains recognised on adopting a previous revaluation as deemed cost as, in the opinion of the directors, no liablility would become payable should the property be disposed of at the revalued amount.
11
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2019
5,792,754
436,632
637,560
186,969
119,379
7,173,294
Additions
-
13,011
23,008
16,540
-
52,559
At 31 December 2019
5,792,754
449,643
660,568
203,509
119,379
7,225,853
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2019
982,539
301,609
336,075
157,514
53,333
1,831,070
Depreciation charged in the year
121,976
40,893
79,607
13,353
3,735
259,564
At 31 December 2019
1,104,515
342,502
415,682
170,867
57,068
2,090,634
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2019
4,688,239
107,141
244,886
32,642
62,311
5,135,219
At 31 December 2018
4,810,215
135,023
301,485
29,455
66,046
5,342,224
Historical cost
Freehold property
If revalued assets were stated on an historical cost basis rather than a fair value basis, the total amounts included would have been as follows:
2019
2018
£
£
Cost
5,470,840
5,470,840
Accumulated depreciation
(1,014,813)
(897,558)
Carrying value
4,456,027
4,573,282
Freehold property is included at a previous valuation which has been adopted as deemed cost at the date of transition to FRS 102.
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
- 22 -
12
Stocks
2019
2018
£
£
Motor vehicles
10,558,240
10,353,948
Motor vehicles on consignment
1,016,508
1,480,776
Parts and accessories
221,196
137,514
11,795,944
11,972,238
13
Debtors
2019
2018
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,130,648
1,051,701
Parent undertaking
145,887
145,887
Due from associated companies
92,395
25,441
Prepayments and accrued income
520,385
166,553
1,889,315
1,389,582
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2019
2018
Notes
£
£
Other borrowings
15
459,063
1,716,043
Trade creditors
8,897,266
6,877,564
Consignment creditor
1,016,508
1,480,776
Due to associated companies
1,131,192
1,182,413
Corporation tax
46,985
51,505
Other taxation and social security
133,488
271,454
Deposits in advance
72,244
22,841
Accruals and deferred income
271,983
1,009,949
12,028,729
12,612,545
Vehicle stocking finance is secured by a charge on the vehicles concerned. Consignment liabilities are secured upon the stocks concerned.
15
Loans and overdrafts
2019
2018
£
£
Vehicle finance loans
459,063
1,716,043
Payable within one year
459,063
1,716,043
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
- 23 -
16
Provisions for liabilities
2019
2018
Notes
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
17
69,708
70,297
17
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2019
2018
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
72,418
70,728
Retirement benefit obligations
(2,710)
(431)
69,708
70,297
2019
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2019
70,297
Credit to profit or loss
(589)
Liability at 31 December 2019
69,708
It is not possible to quantify the amounts expected to reverse over the upcoming twelve months owing to uncertainties over capital expenditure of the company.
18
Retirement benefit schemes
2019
2018
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
45,835
27,946
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees.
The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
19
Share capital
2019
2018
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
100,000 Ordinary shares of £1 each
100,000
100,000
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
- 24 -
20
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
There are unlimited cross company guarantees on bank borrowing facilities and loans between Halliwell
Jones Limited, Halliwell Jones (Chester) Limited, Halliwell Jones (Warrington) Limited, Halliwell Jones
(North Wales) Limited, Halliwell Jones Holdings Limited, Halliwell Jones Holdings (Chester) Limited,
Halliwell Jones (Wilmslow) Limited, Halliwell Jones (Wilmslow) Bodyshop Limited and Roundel Limited.
The potential liability at 31st December 201
9
under this guarantee is £
6
,
489
,
482
.
Security is as detailed in
n
ote
14
.
21
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
2019
2018
£
£
Aggregate compensation
17,217
13,182
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Sales
Purchases
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£
Other related parties
4,026,938
3,668,929
11,110,022
11,771,549
Interest paid
2019
2018
£
£
Other related parties
21,027
27,101
During the year the company maintained various loans with directors relating to vehicle credit sale agreements. These loans were interest free, with statutory interest declared as a benefit in kind. The company sold 5 vehicles at cost to a director totalling £230,999 and purchased 3 vehicles from a director totalling £137,811.
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2019
2018
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Other related parties
1,131,192
1,182,413
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
21
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 25 -
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2019
2018
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Other related parties
92,395
171,328
22
Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate parent company is Halliwell Jones Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. This company is under the control of P Jones due to his majority shareholding.
23
Cash generated from operations
2019
2018
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
68,988
95,140
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
46,397
51,921
Finance costs
182,106
138,907
Investment income
(1,657)
(3,846)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
259,564
248,008
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
176,294
(1,285,929)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(499,733)
420,557
Increase in creditors
677,684
1,373,706
Cash generated from operations
909,643
1,038,464
24
Analysis of changes in net funds/(debt)
1 January 2019
Cash flows
31 December 2019
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
1,232,680
(631,851)
600,829
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(1,716,043)
1,256,980
(459,063)
(483,363)
625,129
141,766
HALLIWELL JONES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
- 26 -
25
Prior period adjustment
Changes to the profit and loss account
Period ended 31 December 2018
As previously reported
Adjustment
As restated
£
£
£
Turnover
69,650,509
(1,887,350)
67,763,159
Cost of sales
(64,677,552)
1,887,350
(62,790,202)
Profit after taxation
95,140
-
95,140
Turnover and cost of sales have been restated to present a truer reflection of both categories. There have been no changes to reported profits or equity as a result of the restatement.
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