FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
CONTENTS
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2021.
The company holds a lease over the site of The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, near Bristol, which grants it a share of the rents paid by the occupational tenants net of permitted deductions. The company also owns a freehold property nearby.
The directors who served during the year were:
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in early 2020, the directors have considered the impact this has had upon the business. As the company operates within the commercial property investment and letting sector, the directors consider that despite a reduction in net rents receivable over the past 12 months, the sector should start recovering following the end of lockdown and the company has sufficient resources to continue trading.
It has been well publicised that many retail tenants in the current economic environment are seeking to re-negotiate lease terms to assist in reducing costs. There is a significant risk that such re-negotiations will reduce the level of rents received, resulting in a reduction of revenue in the Company in the long-term. The directors will continue to monitor the situation and adapt the cost-base of the company where necessary to ensure it continues to operate profitably. Further details are included in note 2.3 to these financial statements.
The auditors, Bishop Fleming LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with
section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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:
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select suitable accounting policies for the company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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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.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDER OF JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of John Baylis Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 May 2021, 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).
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 Auditors' 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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.
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.
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDER OF JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Directors' report has 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 Directors' report.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDER OF JOHN BAYLIS 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 Auditors' 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:
We have considered the following:
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The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance;
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Results of our enquires of management and directors in relation to their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities within the Company; and,
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Any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Company’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to: identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or noncompliance with laws and regulations.
As a result of these procedures, we have considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the areas of high risk to be in relation to revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK) we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override. We have also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Company operates in, focussing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures within the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standard 102 and UK tax legislation. In addition we considered the provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental for the Company’s ability to operate or avoid a material penalty. These included safeguarding regulations, health and safety regulations; employment legislation; and data protection laws. Our audit procedures performed to respond to the risks identified included, but were not limited to:
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Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
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Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess the recognition of revenue;
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Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud;
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Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
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Reviewing board minutes;
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Identifying and testing journal entries, evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud; and,
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Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, |
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDER OF JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from an error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it.
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 Auditors' report.
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 Auditors' 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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
10 Temple Back
BS1 6FL
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:
02992222
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 MAY 2021
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by
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The notes on form part of these financial statements.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MAY 2021
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MAY 2020
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
The principal activity of the company is that of an investment company. John Baylis Limited is a private limited company, incorporated in the United Kingdom and registered in England & Wales. Its registered office is at Churchfields, Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AA.
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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
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The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company.
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":
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the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
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the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d).
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of J.T Baylis & Company Limited as at 31 May 2021 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House..
As described further in the directors report, the directors have considered the current COVID 19 situation. The company operates from a low fixed cost base that is resilient to changes in turnover. The nature of the company is to generate a surplus which can be distributed to the parent company. The parent company will not request any distribution that the company is unable to afford.
After reviewing the company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. |
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
2.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
All of the company's turnover in both financial years arose in the United Kingdom.
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
8.
TAXATION (CONTINUED)
The UK corporation tax rate will rise from 19% to 25% in 2023 and this was substantively enacted on 15 June 2021. Accordingly, this rate will be used to measure any deferred tax assets and liabilities in future reporting periods.
The 31 May 2021 valuations of the long term leasehold investment property were made by Cushman & Wakefield, independent valuers on an open market existing use basis. The freehold investment property was valued by the Directors on 31 May 2021 an open market existing use basis.
If investment property was included in the Statement of financial position on an historic cost accounting basis, then the carrying amount would be £32,782,957 (2020: £32,782,957). |
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
Profit and loss account
Investment property reserve This non-distributable reserve includes all current and prior period fair value movements on investment properties, less deferred tax recognised on the net surplus.
The company, together with its parent, J.T. Baylis & Company Limited, and fellow subsidiary John Baylis Leisure Limited, gave joint and several guarantees to the group's bank with regard to amounts due by them to the bank on or after that date. At 31 May 2021 bank borrowings to the other parties listed above amounted to £5,000,000 (2020: £Nil).
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JOHN BAYLIS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES
At 31 May 2021 the company had commitments under a non-cancellable operating lease for land and buildings. The lease is due to expire in 474 years. The commitment is dependent upon the amount of rent received from a sub-tenant, being £25,000 per annum plus one-third of the net rents received. As the rents received are variable, it is not possible to exactly quantify the commitment. In the current year this amounted to £1,936,362 (2020: £1,946,440).
The company is controlled by J.T Baylis & Company Limited, its parent company. Copies of its group financial statements can be obtained from the Registrar of Companies, Crown Way, Cardiff. The ultimate controlling party is The
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