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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONTENTS
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The directors present their strategic report, which is followed by the directors' report, together with the audited financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2019.
The principal activity is that of a holding company.
The company continues to develop, acquire and invest in a diverse range of global business interests. The overall objectives set in the period were to mitigate risk and deliver enhanced metrics throughout the Group. The current reporting period has seen the business again grow rapidly in turnover, profit, cash generation and the delivery of an enhanced asset base. Within the period the Group has made a significant acquisition and has made strategic investments that enhanced the portfolio and will lead to continued improvement in performance both in the medium and long term. All investments and acquisitions that have and will be made, are aligned to the core business strategy and build on the knowledge, skills and talent inherent within the business. The subsidiaries of the Group in the period are listed in note 16 to the accounts. Our transparent and fully integrated fresh produce supply model has continued to deliver exceptional insight for our customers and our growers regarding the most effective and efficient route to market. This model aligned with our joint venture packing hub has again seen significant improvements in the service delivery for our customers and grower partners. The level of success of this model is evident in the fact that our joint venture company ISS is now operating at maximum capacity and it is evident the Group will need to invest again to capitalise on the opportunity that this presents. The Group companies associated with core agriculture continue to evolve at pace; with significant investments in the UK and planned major joint ventures internationally. We are now seeing the crystallisation of our investment in unique varieties and innovative agricultural systems both conventionally and in protected environments. This area will see significant investment from the Group and will be a key focus of the business over the next few years. The Group has or is in the process of acquiring sites for the development of our core agriculture business to augment our current product portfolio. The business believes it is at the cutting edge of new agricultural technology and given the overall business environment this area presents a very significant opportunity. All the investments in this area are aligned with our goals relating to long term sustainability and minimising environmental impacts. The Group continues to build a large selection of resource opportunities to evolve the geological and energy generation group companies. Currently the Group is pursuing a mix of exploitation opportunities for positive cash generation and an industry disruptive exploration model to generate significant asset value. This is in addition to the acquisition of significant acreages of land in the period. Additionally, in the period the Group has proven the scientific efficacy of its energy strategy and will continue to exploit this once the geopolitical position is more certain. The Group continues to investigate potential acquisitions and joint ventures throughout its portfolio to further accelerate the company’s goals of sustainability, growing asset base and enhanced profit mix. Whilst risk is ever present in the markets and countries that the Group operates, we undertake continuous analysis of said risk and implement iterative processes to mitigate this. Whilst compiling this report Coronavirus has had no significant impact on the Group’s activities. However, the demand for our services will obviously be dependent on the overall economic environment. The management is closely monitoring the situation and will act accordingly to mitigate any potential impact.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The Group has grown significantly in the period and its continued evolution is above the plan set by the board and this rate of growth continues post year end. The Group’s financial position is very robust with excellent backing from the shareholders and financial institutions. We will continue with our considered investment approach underpinned by a very healthy and vibrant group of businesses.
The Group continues to be run by a focused dedicated management team who continue to deliver exceptional performance. We are extremely positive about how the Group is positioned and that the current performance and outlook for the future remains very encouraging.
The Group's financial instruments principally comprise of trade debtors, cash at bank and bank loan facilities, the main purpose of which is to finance the Group's operations. In addition, the Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade creditors arising directly from operations. It is, and has been throughout the period under review, the Group's policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken.
The main risks arising from the group's financial instruments are interest, liquidity, credit, and foreign exchange risk. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below. These policies have remained unchanged throughout the period. Interest rate risk The Group is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on its floating rate borrowings. All significant borrowings are in sterling. Liquidity risk The Group manages its borrowings requirements to ensure the company has sufficient liquid resources to meet the operating needs of the business. Credit risk All debtors are subject to credit verification procedures by the Board. Debtors are reviewed on a regular basis and provisions are made for doubtful debts when necessary. Foreign exchange risk The Group is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations particularly where goods are purchased in Euros. This is largely managed through hedging via use of currency forward contracts.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
Financial key performance indicators
The key performance indicators of the Group are turnover, gross profit, profit before tax and net assets. A brief analysis of these is shown below:
This report was approved by the board on 27 May 2020
and signed on its behalf.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2019.
The directors who served during the year were:
The profit for the year, after taxation and minority interests, amounted to £
14,921,912
(2018 -
£
10,586,998
)
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The directors proposed and paid a dividend of £5,415,745 (2018 - £3,657,527) during the year.
The directors have highlighted in the strategic report on pages 1 - 3, a review of the current year results, future outlook expectations, risks and key performance indicators for the company.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the
consolidated
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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies for the Group'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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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
Each of the persons who are
directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.
The auditors, Simmons Gainsford LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with
section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on 27 May 2020 and signed on its behalf.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Terradace Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 30 September 2019, which comprise the Group Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Group and Company Balance Sheets, the Group Statement of Cash Flows, the Group and Company 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).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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 Group 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.
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:
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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 Group's or the parent 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 Auditors' 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.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Group Strategic Report and 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 Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement on page 4, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TERRADACE HOLDINGS 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.
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 members
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 members 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 members for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
7-10 Chandos Street
W1G 9DQ
27 May 2020
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:
08239135
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:
08239135
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 27 May 2020
.
The notes on pages 18 to 45 form part of these financial statements.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:
08239135
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements. The profit after tax of the parent Company for the year was £11,898,102 (2018 - £7,692,525).
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 27 May 2020 .
The notes on pages 18 to 45 form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2018
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2018
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The company is a private company limited by shares, and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 4th Floor, 7/10 Chandos Street, London, W1G 9DQ. The principal trading address is 12 Calico House, Plantation Wharf, London SW11 3TN.
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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
.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.
Parent Company disclosure exemptions
In preparing the separate financial statements of the parent Company, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available in FRS 102:
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Only one reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding at the beginning and end of the year has been presented as the reconciliation for the Company and the parent Company would be identical;
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No Statement of Cash Flows has been presented for the parent Company;
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Disclosures in respect of the parent Company's financial instruments have not been presented as equivalent disclosures have been provided in respect of the Company as a whole; and
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No disclosures have been given for the aggregate remuneration of the key management personnel of the parent Company as their remuneration is included in the totals for the Group as a whole.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases. In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 01 October 2014.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover is recognised when goods have been dispatched.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
Intangible assets
Intangible assets, other than goodwill, are stated at historical cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are carried initially at cost. An intangible asset acquired as part of a business combination is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition and is recognised separately from goodwill if the asset is separable or arises from contractual or other legal rights. All intangible assets are amortised on a straight line basis to Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life. All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years. The expected useful lives of assets are reviewed on an annual basis and, if necessary, changes in useful lives are accounted for prospectively. Goodwill Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life. Gas & Oil rights Gas & Oil rights include expenditure on the exploration for and evaluation of oil. Amortisation is provided on a straight line basis over their useful economic life following start of exploration. Exploration licence costs are capitalised within intangible assets and are reviewed at each reporting date to confirm that there is no indication that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
The estimated useful lives range as follows:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Depreciation is only provided on Growing stock once they are bearing fruit suitable for commercial purposes.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each Balance Sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first outbasis.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
The Group enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, finance leases, and loans from related parties.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts debtors and creditors, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are creditors or debtors within one year, typically trade payables or receivables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received. However if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost. Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Profit and loss account. For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate, which is an approximation of the amount that the Group would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date. Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance sheet when there is an 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. Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity. Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the financial instrument's contractual obligations, rather than the financial instrument's legal form. Financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. A liability is derecognised when the contract that gives rise to it is settled, sold, cancelled or expires. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
Functional and presentation currency
The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'other operating income'.
On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.
Finance costs are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight line basis over the lease term.
Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
Defined contribution pension plan
The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.
The group contributes to personal pension schemes of certain directors and employees and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the group during the year.
Interest income is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income using the effective interest method.
All borrowing costs are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which they are incurred.
Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Group a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year that the Group becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance Sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties. When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance Sheet date, except that:
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
The group uses derivative financial instruments, in particular forward currency contracts, to manage the financial risks associated with the group's activities and the financing of those activities. The group does not undertake any trading activities in financial instruments.
Forward exchange contracts are used to hedge foreign exchange exposures arising on forecast payments in foreign currencies. At maturity or when a contract ceases to be a hedge, gains and losses are taken to the profit and loss account. At each period end forward foreign exchange contracts are fair valued by comparing the position of the contract to the mark-to-market value. All material gains or losses are taken to the profit and loss account.
In accordance with FRS 102 S9.33, assets and liabilities held by the EBT are consolidated within the accounts of the company. Any assets held by the EBT cease to be recognised on the company balance sheet when the assets vest unconditionally to identified beneficiaries.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2.
Accounting policies (continued)
In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred.
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 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 directors consider there to be no significant areas of judgments or key sources of estimation uncertainty.
The total turnover of the Group for the year has been derived from the sale of goods as per its principal activity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
13.
Taxation (continued)
The Finance Act 2016 announced that the proposed reduction in the main corporation tax rate from 2020 would be 17%. However, the government has indicated that this reduction will not occur although the necessary legislation has yet to be enacted.
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Tangible fixed assets (continued)
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Subsidiary undertakings (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
24.
Business combinations (continued)
Group
The group has entered into forward currency contracts amounting to £93,594,835 (2018: £9,009,704) as at the balance sheet. Company At the balance sheet date the company had entered into a group bank cross guarantee in respect of loans and overdrafts. At the balance sheet date the total contingent liability attributable to this company amounted to £872,325 (2018 - £909,615).
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The financial statements incorporate the following assets and liabilities which are owned by the Terradace Employee Benefit Trust (EBT). The EBT is controlled by the company's directors and its assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements as required by FRS 102 S 9.33 as follows:
Investment £1,849,957 (2018 - £nil) Cash £352,878 (2018 - £1,403,757)
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TERRADACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
The Group considers P Beaumont, a director of the company, to be the ultimate controlling party by virtue of his shareholding in the company in both the current and prior year.
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