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Company Registration Number 03314639























THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED





FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





 31 OCTOBER 2019
























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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr D J Brass 
Mrs H Brass 




Company secretary
Mrs H Brass



Registered number
03314639



Registered office
Meg Bank

Stainton

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 0EE




Independent auditors
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Fairview House

Victoria Place

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 1HP




Bankers
Barclays Bank Plc
Market Square

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 7YB





Handelsbanken

Gillan Way

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 9BP




Solicitors
Cartmell Shepherd
Bishop Yards

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 7XS





 
THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
 
1 - 2
Directors' report
 
3 - 4
Independent auditors' report
 
5 - 7
Statement of comprehensive income
 
8
Balance sheet
 
9
Statement of changes in equity
 
10
Statement of cash flows
 
11
Notes to the financial statements
 
12 - 26


 
THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

The directors present their Strategic Report for The Lakes Freerange Egg Company Limited for the year ended 31 October 2019.

BUSINESS REVIEW
 
The company continued its principal activity of egg packaging and wholesale throughout the current year. Although economic conditions continue to be uncertain, the directors are satisfied with the overall performance of the company for the year to 31 October 2019. The directors continue to deliver their business vision and continually drive their commitment to profitably supplying free range eggs of the highest quality, animal welfare, environmental and ethical standards.
Development and financial performance during the year
As reported in the company's profit and loss account, company revenue has shown an increase in the current year.
Gross profit has decreased. The company has continued to nurture strong relationships with its suppliers and negotiate beneficial contracts for its customers and the company. 
Financial position at the reporting date
The balance sheet shows that the company's net assets at the year end have increased. This is due to the company’s profit after tax. The company undertakes continual investment to maintain its position at the forefront of its industry. 

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
 
The directors continually monitor the key risks facing the company together with assessing the controls used for managing these risks. 
A challenge to the company is our ability to meet the demands of retailers in terms of both the supply and type of egg. The company continues to monitor industry developments in order to keep ourselves at the forefront of the free range and organic egg industry. The company is well placed in the market to widen its customer base using our efficient methods of production without sacrificing product quality, thus spreading the risk and reducing the company's exposure. The company continues to have exposure to the impact of disease outbreaks with the outbreak of avian influenza across Europe, together with the associated risk of downgrading eggs to barn produced.. 
Economic downturn - the company acknowledges the importance of maintaining close relationships with its key customers in order to be able to identify the early signs of potential difficulties. Sales trends in its major markets are constantly reviewed to enable early action to be taken in the event of sales declining. 
Competitor pressure - the market in which the company operates is considered to be highly competitive, and therefore competitor pressure could result in losing sales to key competitors. The company manages this risk by providing a quality product and maintaining strong relationships with its key customers. The relationship with our customers is continually monitored and the directors are confident in the relationships that they have throughout the supply chain.
Loss of key personnel - this would present significant operational difficulties for the company. The directors seek to ensure that key personnel are appropriately remunerated to ensure that good performance is recognised.
 

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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

FINANCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 
The directors use a range of financial performance measures to monitor and manage the business. The key performance indicators are set out below.

2019
2018
      £'000
      £'000
Turnover

33,508

29,385
 
Gross profit

3,211

3,465
 
Operating profit

1,254

1,467
 
Profit before tax

1,258

1,478
 
Shareholders' funds

9,431

8,257
 
Gross profit margin

9.6%

11.8%
 


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



Mr D J Brass
Director

Date: 29 June 2020

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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2019.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, 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:


select suitable accounting policies for the company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The 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 2006They 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,253,524 (2018 - £1,197,890).

During the year dividends of £80,000 (2018 - £80,000) were declared. After the year end, dividends of £nil (2018 - £nil) were declared.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mr D J Brass 
Mrs H Brass 

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

Post balance sheet events

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 Virus a pandemic, following which a series of new measures were implemented by the government in United Kingdom, together with other countries in the World. At the balance sheet date this was an unknown issue, and currently no financial implication can be measured, due to the daily changes in events. As a result these financial statements therefore do not include any such adjustment.

Auditors

The auditorsArmstrong Watson Audit Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





Mrs H Brass
Secretary

Date: 29 June 2020

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS, AS A BODY, OF THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of The Lakes Freerange Egg Company Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 October 2019, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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:

give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 October 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.



Basis for opinion


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.


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

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.



We draw attention to Note 2.2 of the financial statements, which outlines the Directors' assessment of the
company in preparing these accounts on a going concern basis. This assessment has considered the impact of
the current COVID 19 outbreak on the future trade and financial headroom available to the business. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.




Other information


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.

In connection with our audit of the financial statementsour 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
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS, AS A BODY, OF THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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.

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

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 identified material misstatements in the 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:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or

we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement on page 3, 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.


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Auditors' 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 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.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members, as a body, 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, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Andrew Kennon FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Carlisle

16 July 2020
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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
33,507,930
29,385,212

Cost of sales
  
(30,297,227)
(25,920,593)

Gross profit
  
3,210,703
3,464,619

Administrative expenses
  
(2,015,826)
(2,010,212)

Other operating income
 5 
59,292
12,679

Operating profit
 6 
1,254,169
1,467,086

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
4,201
11,194

Interest payable and expenses
 10 
(801)
(714)

Profit before tax
  
1,257,569
1,477,566

Tax on profit
 11 
(4,045)
(279,676)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,253,524
1,197,890

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2019 or 2018 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2019 (2018:£NIL).

The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03314639

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
3,445,073
1,883,554

Fixed Asset Investments
 14 
100
-

  
3,445,173
1,883,554

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
484,403
437,373

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
8,862,419
7,432,053

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
699,345
1,986,407

  
10,046,167
9,855,833

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(3,894,142)
(3,412,639)

Net current assets
  
 
 
6,152,025
 
 
6,443,194

Total assets less current liabilities
  
9,597,198
8,326,748

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 20 
(166,418)
(69,492)

  
 
 
(166,418)
 
 
(69,492)

Net assets
  
9,430,780
8,257,256


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
1,000
1,000

Profit and loss account
 22 
9,429,780
8,256,256

  
9,430,780
8,257,256


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




Mr D J Brass
Mrs H Brass
Director
Director


Date: 29 June 2020


The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 November 2018
1,000
8,256,256
8,257,256


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
1,253,524
1,253,524
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,253,524
1,253,524

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(80,000)
(80,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
(80,000)
(80,000)


At 31 October 2019
1,000
9,429,780
9,430,780



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2018


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 November 2017
1,000
7,138,366
7,139,366


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
1,197,890
1,197,890
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,197,890
1,197,890

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(80,000)
(80,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
(80,000)
(80,000)


At 31 October 2018
1,000
8,256,256
8,257,256


The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,253,524
1,197,890

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
569,714
244,657

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(35,183)
(41,062)

Interest paid
801
714

Interest received
(4,201)
(11,194)

Taxation charge
260,685
279,676

(Increase) in stocks
(47,030)
(87,173)

(Increase) in debtors
(1,166,020)
(1,786,742)

(Increase)/decrease in amounts owed by groups
(400)
-

Increase in creditors
607,650
680,533

Corporation tax (paid)
(553,853)
(330,036)

Net cash generated from operating activities

885,687
147,263


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(2,141,252)
(550,133)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
45,202
43,290

Purchase of fixed asset investments
(100)
-

Interest received
4,201
11,194

Net cash from investing activities

(2,091,949)
(495,649)

Cash flows from financing activities

Dividends paid
(80,000)
(80,000)

Interest paid
(801)
(714)

Net cash used in financing activities
(80,801)
(80,714)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(1,287,063)
(429,100)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,986,407
2,415,507

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
699,344
1,986,407


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
699,344
1,986,407

699,344
1,986,407


The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

1.


General information

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company is a family owned business producing and packing free range and organic free range eggs. 
The Lakes Free Range Egg Company Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is Meg Bank, Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0EE.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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 management to exercise judgment in applying the company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 Virus a pandemic, following which a series of new measures were implemented by the government in United Kingdom, together with other countries in the World. At the balance sheet date this was an unknown issue, and currently no financial implication can be measured, due to the daily changes in events. In light of COVID-19, management have reviewed the current business status, and have no intentions of ceasing the Company or liquidating. Sufficient reserves are in place and the business is continuing to trade and operate as a key supplier to the national food chain. As such, the directors have deemed the going concern basis of preparation of the accounts to be appropriate.

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to the Statement of comprehensive income at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.5

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income using the effective interest method.

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the 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.

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the 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 company in independently administered funds.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

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.

 
2.9

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line and reducing balance method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Property
-
4% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
15% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
15% - 33% straight line

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.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income.

 
2.10

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Stocks

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. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

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.

 
2.12

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.13

Cash and cash equivalents

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 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 company's cash management.

 
2.14

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the company 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 Statement of comprehensive income in the year that the company 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.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, 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 payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, 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
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2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

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 the 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 Statement of comprehensive income.

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 of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

 
2.17

Dividends

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.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. 
Judgements and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(a) Depreciation 
Establishing useful economic lives for depreciation purposes of plant and machinery, fixtures and fittings and motor vehicles comprise a significant portion of the total fixed assets. The annual depreciation charge depends primarily on the estimated useful economic lives of each type of asset and estimates of residual values. The directors regularly review these assets useful economic lives and change them as necessary to reflect current thinking on remaining lives in light of prospective economic utilisation and physical condition of the assets concerned. Changes in asset useful lives can have a significant impact on depreciation charges for the period. Details of the depreciation policies based on estimated useful economic lives are included in accounting policies note 2.8.


4.


Turnover

All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

5.


Other operating income

2019
2018
£
£

Other operating income
37,065
-

Net rents receivable
16,552
12,679

Insurance claims receivable
5,675
-

59,292
12,679



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2019
2018
£
£

Depreciation
569,714
244,660

Auditors remuneration
14,300
13,900

Operating lease rentals
109,915
84,908


7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2019
2018
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,528,616
2,096,712

Social security costs
231,055
198,934

Cost of defined contribution pension scheme
50,976
174,225

2,810,647
2,469,871


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2019
        2018
            No.
            No.







Production staff
76
75



Administrative staff
21
18

97
93

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

8.


Directors' remuneration

2019
2018
£
£

Directors' emoluments
24,637
22,762

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
-
140,000

24,637
162,762


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to no directors (2018 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


9.


Interest receivable

2019
2018
£
£


Other interest receivable
4,201
11,194

4,201
11,194


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2019
2018
£
£


Bank interest payable
801
714

801
714


11.


Taxation


2019
2018
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
106,122
268,148

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(199,003)
36


(92,881)
268,184


Total current tax
(92,881)
268,184

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
96,926
11,492

Total deferred tax
96,926
11,492


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
4,045
279,676
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is the same as (2018 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2019
2018
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,257,569
1,477,566


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018 - 19%)
238,938
280,738

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
1,763
2,508

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(61,108)
(15,098)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(199,003)
36

Adjustment in research and development tax credit leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
(73,471)
-

Movement in deferred tax
96,926
11,492

Total tax charge for the year
4,045
279,676


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

2019
2018
£
£


Dividends paid on equity capital
80,000
80,000

80,000
80,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

13.


Tangible fixed assets





Property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 November 2018
1,490,716
3,756,203
228,643
101,039
5,576,601


Additions
347,600
1,776,500
11,319
5,833
2,141,252


Disposals
-
(1,237,088)
-
-
(1,237,088)



At 31 October 2019

1,838,316
4,295,615
239,962
106,872
6,480,765



Depreciation


At 1 November 2018
428,558
3,069,930
104,964
89,595
3,693,047


Charge for the year on owned assets
71,008
461,836
32,330
4,540
569,714


Disposals
-
(1,227,069)
-
-
(1,227,069)



At 31 October 2019

499,566
2,304,697
137,294
94,135
3,035,692



Net book value



At 31 October 2019
1,338,750
1,990,918
102,668
12,737
3,445,073



At 31 October 2018
1,062,158
686,273
123,679
11,444
1,883,554

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

14.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


Additions
100



At 31 October 2019
100





Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Eamont Ltd
Meg Bank, Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0EE
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 October 2019 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking was as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves

Eamont Ltd
100

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15.


Stocks

2019
2018
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
484,403
437,373

484,403
437,373


Stock recognised in cost of sales during the year as an expense was  £25,914,789 (2018 - £22,358,039).
 

16.


Debtors

2019
2018
£
£


Trade debtors
6,170,102
4,975,134

Amounts owed by group undertakings
400
-

Other debtors
1,814,874
1,635,589

Prepayments and accrued income
877,043
821,330

8,862,419
7,432,053



17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2019
2018
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
699,344
1,986,407

699,344
1,986,407



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2019
2018
£
£

Trade creditors
3,284,752
2,677,753

Corporation tax
-
126,148

Other taxation and social security
47,538
-

Other creditors
28,531
27,822

Accruals and deferred income
533,321
580,916

3,894,142
3,412,639


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19.


Financial instruments

2019
2018
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
699,344
1,986,407

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
7,616,896
6,480,594

8,316,240
8,467,001


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(3,846,605)
(3,286,486)


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise cash at bank.


Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise of trade debtors and other debtors.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise trade creditors and other creditors.

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20.


Deferred taxation




2019
2018


£

£






At beginning of year
(69,492)
(58,000)


Charged to profit or loss
(96,926)
(11,492)



At end of year
(166,418)
(69,492)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2019
2018
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(166,418)
(69,492)

(166,418)
(69,492)


21.


Share capital

2019
2018
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000 (2018 - 1,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
1,000
1,000


22.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses.


23.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administrated fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £34,208 (2018 - £20,375). Contributions of £8,717 (2018 - £Nil) remained outstanding at the balance sheet date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

24.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 October 2019 the company had future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

2019
2018
£
£


Not later than 1 year
109,915
109,915

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
141,545
251,610

251,460
361,525


25.


Related party transactions

During the year the company undertook the following transactions with Messrs D J & H Brass, a Farm Partnership, in which Mr D J Brass, Mrs H Brass and Performance Pullets Limited are members:
-  Rent paid amounting to £136,000 (2018 - £135,400). Certain buildings owned by the company    were also occupied rent-free by Messrs D J & H Brass. 
- Purchase of eggs from Messrs D J & H Brass during the year totalling £1,542,183 (2018 -     £1,588,486).
-  Sales of chemicals, veterinary supplies and salmonella insurance to Messrs D J & H Brass during    the year amounting to £Nil (2018 - £12,340).
-  Expenses recharged to Messrs D J & H Brass during the period amounted to £Nil (2018 -
          £96,871).
As at the balance sheet date £73,378 (2018 - £391,927) was owed to the partnership in respect of these transactions and is included within trade creditors. Amounts due from the partnership included within debtors at the balance sheet date amounted to £- (2018 - £79,427). 
Included within other debtors is a loan made to Performance Pullets Limited, a company owned by the
directors, amounting to £1,215,754 (2018 - £1,149,240). Expenses recharged to Performance Pullets Limited for the year amounted to £54,435 (2018 - £17,523) and is included within other debtors at the balance sheet date. Amounts due from Performance Pullets Limited and included within trade debtors at the balance sheet date amounted to £251,173 (2018 - £251,173).
During the year the company purchased eggs from Bell Mount Farming Limited, a company controlled by
the directors, amounting to £1,320,008 (2018 - £1,164,070). At the balance sheet date £72,899 (2018 - £78,469) was outstanding within trade creditors in respect of these. Amounts due from Bell Mount Farming Limited and included within debtors at the balance sheet date amounted to £692,106 (2018 - £697,997).
Wages and salaries of £188,965 (2018 - £242,136) were recharged to Bell Mount Farming Limited during the year. Expenses recharged for the year amounted to £35,868 for Heat and Light (2018 - £38,801) which are included within other debtors of £84,566 (2018 - £54,342) at the year end.
Included within other creditors is a balance of £28,531 (2018 - £27,817) in respect of the directors' loan account. Interest is paid on the outstanding balance at 2% above the bank base rate per annum.
Dividends totalling £80,000 (2018 - £80,000) have been paid to the directors in the year.
Key Management personnel
Key Management personnel remuneration in the year amounted to £451,576 (2018 - £538,237).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

26.


Post balance sheet events

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 Virus a pandemic, following which a series of new measures were implemented by the government in United Kingdom, together with other countries in the World. At the balance sheet date this was an unknown issue, and currently no financial implication can be measured, due to the daily changes in events. As a result these financial statements therefore do not include any such adjustment.


27.


Controlling Party

The company was under the control of Mr D J and Mrs H Brass, the directors, throughout the current and previous period.


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