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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED






ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

 
A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
A Anderson 
I Anderson 




Registered number
SC507747



Registered office
Highclere Business Park
Blackhall Road

Inverurie

AB51 5QW




Independent auditors
Anderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLP

Kingshill View

Prime Four Business Park

Kingswells

Aberdeen

AB15 8PU





 
A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
1
Directors' report
2
Directors' responsibilities statement
3
Independent auditors' report
4 - 6
Consolidated profit and loss account
7
Consolidated balance sheet
8
Company balance sheet
9
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
10
Company statement of changes in equity
11
Consolidated Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 29


 
A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 October 2019.

Business review
 
The results for the year are as shown in the profit and loss account on page 7. Trading performance represents an improvement on the prior year, and the directors are pleased to report growth in revenues and continued improvement in gross margins. The Group balance sheet shown on page 8 continues to show a strong net asset position.
The directors have given due consideration to the impact of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic on future operations and the impact this will have on trading results for 2019/20. Trading for that period has been adversely affected by the closure of the Group’s retail operations for a period of time, under government advice, although trading has now resumed. The Group has taken advantage of the various government support measures available to mitigate the financial impact on the business throughout this period, and will continue to do so as required. The Directors recognise that as the wider economic implications of the pandemic unfold, this may have an adverse impact on trading, but the Group remains in a strong financial position and as such the directors remain confident that the business can successfully manage against periods of low demand. 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The management of the business and the performance of the group are subject to a number of risks. As noted in the business review, trading levels are linked to the local economy which is dominated by the oil & gas sector.
The group has a diverse customer base and does not rely heavily on any single customer, which mitigates against the risk of bad debts.
The cash position is managed on a Group basis, with the Group maintaining sufficient cash balances to meet its
obligations as they fall due, utilising working capital facilities as appropriate.

Financial key performance indicators
 
Management consider revenue and gross profit to be the main indicators of financial performance, together with administrative expenses which they look to control at manageable levels. The directors are satisfied with performance in the year, in the context of the local economy.


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





A Anderson
Director

Date: 31 July 2020

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £815,317 (2018 - £643,990).

Dividends of £266,002 were paid during the year (2018 - £NIL).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

A Anderson 
I Anderson 

Future developments

The directors have given due consideration to the impact of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic on future operations and the ability of the Group to continue to as a going concern. The directors recognise that the situation remains highly fluid and as a result making accurate forecasts on the likely implications is difficult, but it is recognised that trading will be adversely affected. The Group remain in a strong net asset position and the directors remain confident that the Group can continue to operate as a going concern.

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 and the Group'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 and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 Virus a global pandemic. Whilst it is difficult to financially measure the impact the virus will have on the Group’s future performance, there are no adjustments required to the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2019 as a result of this and the directors have made an assessment at note 2.3 in the accounts.

Auditors

The auditorsAnderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLPwill 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.
 





A Anderson
Director

Date: 31 July 2020

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

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:

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

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the 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 2006They 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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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
 A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of A & I Anderson (Group) Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 October 2019, which comprise the Group Profit and loss account, 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 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 Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 October 2019 and of the Group's 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 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.


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 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.



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.


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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 
A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED (CONTINUED)

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 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 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

the Group 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 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:


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

the parent Company 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 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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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 
A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED (CONTINUED)

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 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 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.





Christopher Masson (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Anderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLP
 
Kingshill View
Prime Four Business Park
Kingswells
Aberdeen
AB15 8PU

31 July 2020
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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
11,215,275
10,983,304

Cost of sales
  
(6,158,563)
(6,143,972)

Gross profit
  
5,056,712
4,839,332

Administrative expenses
  
(3,987,393)
(3,990,239)

Operating profit
 5 
1,069,319
849,093

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
237
98

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(11,268)
(34,452)

Profit before tax
  
1,058,288
814,739

Tax on profit
 11 
(242,971)
(170,749)

Profit for the financial year
  
815,317
643,990

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent
  
815,317
643,990

  
815,317
643,990

The Company has not traded during the year. During this period, the Company received no income and incurred no expenditure other than exempted payments under the provisions of section 1169 (3)(b) of the Companies Act 2006.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC507747

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
8,447,003
8,098,771

Investment property
 15 
3,244,889
3,244,889

  
11,691,892
11,343,660

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
1,764,403
1,743,627

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
1,874,878
1,395,767

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
-
246,021

  
3,639,281
3,385,415

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(2,941,146)
(2,925,530)

Net current assets
  
 
 
698,135
 
 
459,885

Total assets less current liabilities
  
12,390,027
11,803,545

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
-
(27,160)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 23 
(620,499)
(556,172)

  
 
 
(620,499)
 
 
(556,172)

Net assets
  
11,769,528
11,220,213


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
69,999
69,999

Revaluation reserve
  
3,138,659
3,136,019

Capital redemption reserve
  
30,000
30,000

Other reserves
  
1,401,851
1,402,146

Profit and loss account
  
7,129,019
6,582,049

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
11,769,528
11,220,213


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




A Anderson
Director

Date: 31 July 2020

The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC507747

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 14 
5,982,440
5,982,440

  
5,982,440
5,982,440

  

Total assets less current liabilities
  
 
5,982,440
 
5,982,440

  

  

Net assets
  
5,982,440
5,982,440


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
69,999
69,999

Other reserves
  
5,912,441
5,912,441

  
5,982,440
5,982,440


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


A Anderson
Director

Date: 31 July 2020

The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Other reserves
Revaluation reserve
Investment property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£
£

At 1 November 2018
69,999
30,000
3,136,019
1,402,146
6,582,049
11,220,213



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
815,317
815,317

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(266,002)
(266,002)

Transfer from profit and loss account
-
-
2,640
(295)
(2,345)
-


At 31 October 2019
69,999
30,000
3,138,659
1,401,851
7,129,019
11,769,528



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


Called up share capital
Other reserves
Revaluation reserve
Investment
property
revaluation
reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£
£

At 1 November 2017
69,999
30,000
3,192,840
1,401,117
5,882,267
10,576,223


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
643,990
643,990

Transfer from profit and loss account
-
-
7,749
1,029
(8,778)
-

Release of revaluation reserve
-
-
(64,570)
-
64,570
-


At 31 October 2018
69,999
30,000
3,136,019
1,402,146
6,582,049
11,220,213


The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 November 2017
69,999
5,912,441
-
5,982,440



At 1 November 2018
69,999
5,912,441
-
5,982,440



Profit for the year - dividends receivable
-
-
266,002
266,002

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(266,002)
(266,002)


At 31 October 2019
69,999
5,912,441
-
5,982,440


The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2019
2018
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
815,317
643,990

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
239,251
222,554

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(16,000)
107,854

Interest paid
11,268
34,452

Interest received
(237)
(98)

Taxation charge
242,971
170,749

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(20,776)
334,480

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(484,254)
941,420

Decrease/(increase) in amounts owed by related parties
201
(664,932)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
12,173
(636,873)

Corporation tax (paid)
(146,374)
(120,411)

Net cash generated from operating activities

653,540
1,033,185

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(587,483)
(112,030)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
16,000
651,686

Interest received
237
98

Net cash from investing activities

(571,246)
539,754

Cash flows from financing activities

Loan repayments, net of new loan drawn
(221,717)
(211,041)

Hire purchase repayments, net of new loan drawn
(3,496)
3,496

Dividends paid
(266,002)
-

Interest paid
(11,268)
(34,452)

Net cash used in financing activities
(502,483)
(241,997)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(420,189)
1,330,942

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
246,021
(1,084,921)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
(174,168)
246,021


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
-
246,021

Bank overdrafts
(174,168)
-

(174,168)
246,021


The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

1.


General information

A & I Anderson (Group) Limited is a private limited liability company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The registered office is Highclere Business Park, Blackhall Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5QW.
The principal activity of A & I Anderson (Group) Limited is that of a holding company. The principal activity of the Group is that of retail and contract house furnishers, as well as a property rental.

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 Group management to exercise judgement 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 Profit and loss account in these financial statements.

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The financial statements consolidate the results of the company and all of its subsidiary undertakings, as disclosed in note 14. The group entered into a reconstruction on 29 October 2015 and these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using merger accounting principles.
The company has recorded it's investment in subsidiary entities at net asset value, recognising a movement in other reserves equal to the difference between the net asset value and the share capital issued as part of the reconstruction.     

 
2.3

Going concern

The directors, having made due and careful enquiry and preparing forecasts, are of the opinion that the group has adequate working capital to execute its operations over the next 12 months. Cash and working capital are managed on a group basis and the directors therefore consider all group
entities in forming this opinion. 
IIn addition to this the directors have given due consideration to the impact of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic on future operations and the ability of the Group to continue to as a going concern. Post year end trading has been adversely affected by the closure of the Group’s retail operations for a period of time, under government advice. The Directors recognise that as the wider economic implications of the pandemic unfold, this may also have an adverse impact on trading, although the situation remains uncertain and making accurate forecasts on the likely implications is difficult. Despite this the directors remain confident that the Group can continue to operate as a going concern. The Group cash and working capital position, along with availability of government support measures have been considered in arriving at this assessment. 

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group 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 Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group 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 Group 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.

Rental income
Revenue from commercial and residential property leases is recognised as it is earned. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Group as lessor

Rentals income from operating leases is credited to the Consolidated profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Consolidated profit and loss account using the effective interest method.

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Consolidated profit and loss account 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.

 
2.8

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in the Consolidated profit and loss account in the year in which they are incurred.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan
The Group contributes to 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.

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated profit and loss account, 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 and the Group operate and generate 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;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

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.

 
2.11

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model, other than investment properties, 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.

Individual freehold properties are carried at deemed cost less accumulated depreciation under the transitional arrangements of FRS102. Deemed cost is based on fair value, as determined by an independent valuation.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2%
Motor vehicles
-
20%
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
Tenants Improvements
-
25%
Land is not depreciated
-

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 Consolidated profit and loss account.

 
2.12

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by the directors on an open market basis. The valuation is derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable properties, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Profit and loss account.

 
2.13

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.14

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 out basis.
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.

 
2.15

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.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

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 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.

 
2.17

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.

 
2.18

Provisions for liabilities

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 profit and loss account 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.

 
2.19

Financial instruments

The Group 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 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 Consolidated 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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)


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 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.

 
2.20

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 financial statements, requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date and the amounts reported during the year for revenue and costs. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. Estimates and judgements 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 following judgements and estimates have had the most significant impact on amounts recognised in the financial statements:
Debtor provisions
The Group makes an assessment of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors.  When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management consider various factors including the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience.  The judgements made at the year end have been taken account of and reflected in the net trade debtor balance at Note 17.
Investment Property
Investment property is carried at fair value which is assessed annually by the directors. The directors make this assessment with due consideration given to the current property market and comparable yields of similar properties.  The estimate at the year end is disclosed in Note 15.
Stock provision
At the balance sheet date management considers the valuation of stock, whether it is recognised at an amount less than net realisable value and the associated provisioning required. When calculating the stock provision, management considers the nature and condition and age of the stock, as well as applying assumptions around anticipated future usage of the finished goods.  The judgements made at the year end have been taken account of and reflected in the stock balance at Note 16.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2019
2018
£
£

Sale of house furnishings
10,840,543
10,584,306

Property rentals
374,732
398,998

11,215,275
10,983,304


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2019
2018
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
239,251
222,554

Loss/(gain) on sale of fixed assets
-
107,854


6.


Auditors' remuneration

2019
2018
£
£


Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Group's annual financial statements
22,500
22,000



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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

7.


Employees

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


Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
2,307,855
2,328,556
-
-

Social security costs
204,404
200,491
-
-

Cost of defined contribution scheme
101,117
93,478
-
-

2,613,376
2,622,525
-
-


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


        2019
        2018
            No.
            No.







Management and administration
9
9



Sales and distribution
97
98

106
107


8.


Directors' remuneration

2019
2018
£
£

Directors' emoluments
56,853
56,291

Directors pension costs
479
14,701

57,332
70,992


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2018 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


9.


Interest receivable

2019
2018
£
£


Other interest receivable
237
98

237
98

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2019
2018
£
£


Bank interest payable
11,268
34,452

11,268
34,452


11.


Taxation


2019
2018
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
220,854
197,358

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
1,246
(4)


222,100
197,354


Total current tax
222,100
197,354

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
20,871
(26,605)

Total deferred tax
20,871
(26,605)


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
242,971
170,749
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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
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 - the same as) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018 - 19%) as set out below:

2019
2018
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,058,288
814,739


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018 - 19%)
201,075
154,800

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
6,996
2,061

Fixed asset differences
25,826
20,573

Deferred tax reduction arising from indexation on potential chargeable gains
(7,076)
(9,811)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
1,246
(4)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods - deferred tax
20,107
-

Deferred tax recognised at different rate
(5,203)
3,130

Total tax charge for the year
242,971
170,749


Factors that may affect future tax charges

The deferred tax balance reflects has been calculated based on the expected future tax rate, substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, of 17%. Since the balance sheet date it has been announced that the corporation tax rate in the UK will remain at 19% for future periods and therefore had the deferred tax been based on this rate the deferred tax liability would increase to £649,386.


12.


Dividends

2019
2018
£
£


Dividends
266,002
-

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

13.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 November 2018
8,323,444
426,013
1,341,899
692,255
10,783,611


Additions
23,453
67,250
2,417
494,363
587,483


Disposals
-
(61,265)
(5,300)
-
(66,565)



At 31 October 2019

8,346,897
431,998
1,339,016
1,186,618
11,304,529



Depreciation


At 1 November 2018
444,172
289,093
1,259,320
692,255
2,684,840


Charge for the year on owned assets
125,553
56,952
31,239
20,481
234,225


Charge for the year on financed assets
-
5,026
-
-
5,026


Disposals
-
(61,265)
(5,300)
-
(66,565)



At 31 October 2019

569,725
289,806
1,285,259
712,736
2,857,526



Net book value



At 31 October 2019
7,777,172
142,192
53,757
473,882
8,447,003



At 31 October 2018
7,879,272
136,920
82,579
-
8,098,771

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

14.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost and Net book value


At 1 November 2018
5,982,440



At 31 October 2019
5,982,440






Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

A & I Anderson (Holdings) Limited
Highclere Business Park, Blackhall Road, Inverurie, AB51 5QW
Ordinary
100%
Anderson House Furnishers (Inverurie) Limited
Highclere Business Park, Blackhall Road, Inverurie, AB51 5QW
Ordinary
100%






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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

15.


Investment property

Group


Freehold investment property

£



Valuation


At 1 November 2018
3,244,889



At 31 October 2019
3,244,889

The directors have reviewed the valuation of investment properties and consider that the value above is an appropriate fair value. No depreciation is provided in respect of these properties.
On a historical cost basis these would have been included at an original cost of £1,611,301 (2018 - £1,611,301) and aggregate depreciation of £NIL (2018 - NIL).








16.


Stocks

Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,764,403
1,743,627
-
-

1,764,403
1,743,627
-
-


The difference between purchase price or production cost of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.


17.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
729,182
506,898
-
-

Amounts owed by related parties
664,731
669,874
-
-

Other debtors
470,773
209,220
-
-

Prepayments and accrued income
10,192
9,775
-
-

1,874,878
1,395,767
-
-


Included within other debtors due within one year is a loan to a director of £348,744 (2018 - 93,016). The maximum balance receivable throughout the year was £384,130 (2018 - £213,017). There are no repayment terms, and no interest is receivable on this loan.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

18.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
-
246,021
-
-

Less: bank overdrafts
(174,168)
-
-
-

(174,168)
246,021
-
-



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£

Bank overdrafts
174,168
-
-
-

Bank loans (Note 21)
37,813
232,370
-
-

Trade creditors
649,562
431,157
-
-

Amounts owed to other related parties
-
4,942
-
-

Corporation tax
178,626
146,356
-
-

Other taxation and social security
248,270
296,349
-
-

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
-
3,496
-
-

Other creditors
102,210
143,544
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
1,550,497
1,667,316
-
-

2,941,146
2,925,530
-
-


Included within other creditors due within one year is a loan from a director, amounting to £102,210 (2018 - £143,544). There are no repayment terms, and no interest is payable on this loan.


20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£

Bank loans (Note 21)
-
27,160
-
-

-
27,160
-
-


The group's bank loans and overdrafts are secured by a floating charge over the group's assets and a standard security over freehold property.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

21.


Loans




Group
Group
Company
Company
2019
2018
2019
2018
£
£
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
37,813
232,370
-
-


37,813
232,370
-
-

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
27,160
-
-


-
27,160
-
-

Amounts falling due 2-5 years


37,813
259,530
-
-





22.


Financial instruments

Group
Group
2019
2018
£
£

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
-
246,021

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
1,864,686
1,385,992

1,864,686
1,632,013


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(2,152,977)
(1,393,068)


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


Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost comprise trade debtors, amounts owed by associated undertakings and other debtors.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise bank overdrafts, bank loans, trade creditors, amounts owed to group undertakings, other creditors and accruals.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

23.


Deferred taxation


Group



2019
2018


£

£






At beginning of year
(556,172)
(582,777)


Charged to profit or loss
(64,327)
26,605



At end of year
(620,499)
(556,172)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

Group
Group
2019
2018
£
£

Chargeable gains
(524,685)
(532,254)

Accelerated capital allowances
(95,814)
(28,678)

Short term timing differences
-
4,760

(620,499)
(556,172)


24.


Share capital

2019
2018
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



69,999 (2018 - 69,999) 'A' Ordinary shares shares of £1.00 each
69,999
69,999


25.


Contingent liabilities

A cross company guarantee is in place between Andersons House Furnishers (Inverurie) Limited and  A & I Anderson (Holdings) Limited. Aggregate Group liabilities secured under the guarantee at the balance sheet date total £211,981 (2018- £259,530).


26.


Pension commitments

During the year, the Group contributed  £101,117 (2018 - £93,478) to defined contribution pension schemes on behalf of employees. Contributions of NIL (2018 - £NIL) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

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A & I ANDERSON (GROUP) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2019

27.


Related party transactions

The Group has taken advantage of the exemption contained in FRS 102 Section 33 not to disclose transactions or balances with wholly owned subsidiary undertakings.
In addition to the directors' loans detailed in notes 17 and 19 the group had the following transactions with related parties.
a) Included within debtors is amounts due from a Pension Scheme, of which a Director is a Trustee, totalling £11,004 at the year end (2018 - amounts payable £4,942).
b) During the year costs of £4,787 were recharged to a company under common control. At the year end amounts receivable totalled £653,727 (2018 - £669,874). 
The key management personnel are the directors, who have sole authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the group. Details of the remuneration paid to the directors is disclosed in note 8.


28.


Controlling party

Throughout the year the company was controlled by Mr A Anderson, managing director and majority shareholder.

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