Astral Marine Services Limited - Period Ending 2020-04-30

Astral Marine Services Limited - Period Ending 2020-04-30


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Registration number: 03522485

Astral Marine Services Limited

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Strategic Report

2

Directors' Report

3 to 4

Independent Auditor's Report

5 to 8

Income Statement

9

Statement of Comprehensive Income

10

Statement of Financial Position

11

Statement of Changes in Equity

12

Statement of Cash Flows

13

Notes to the Financial Statements

14 to 23

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Company Information

Directors

Ms Kristina Lynn Graham

Mr Claes Morgan Eliasson

Mr Claes Marcus Eliasson

Registered office

Index House
St Georges Lane
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7EU

Auditors

Sterling Grove Accountants Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors
Thames House
Bourne End Business Park
Cores End Road
Bourne End
Buckinghamshire
SL8 5AS

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 30 April 2020.

Fair review of the business

The results for the year and financial position of the company are shown in the annexed financial statements.

The company's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:

 

Unit

2020

2019

Turnover

£

1,049,426

1,192,261

Turnover growth

%

(12)

(1)

Gross profit margin

%

71

66

Profit/(loss) before tax

£

72,672

75,746

The directors are satisfied with the company's results for the year and are confident of maintaining or improving profitability in the forthcoming year.

Principal risks and uncertainties

Covid-19.

The global pandemic has had a unprecedented impact on the company's trading and cash flow since the balance sheet date. In response to this matter and uncertainty the company has made use of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and has received a rates refund. The directors continue to monitor the impact of the pandemic on its ongoing trading and are taking the steps necessary to mitigate the financial impact.

Currency risk

The company does not have the need to utilise and be paid in foreign currency. The company does not currently hedge such foreign currency cash flows and as a consequence is exposed through fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. During the year the company had an overall gain on foreign exchange of £45 (2019: loss of £96) which has been charged to the profit and loss account.

Interest rate risk

The company pays interest on amounts due to other group companies based on market rates which are subject to floating interest rates. It also receives bank interest on deposits held with banks; all based on floating interest rates. The company does not hedge the floating rate and accordingly the company is subject to interest rate risk through fluctuations in base rates.

Approved by the Board on 9 November 2020 and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................
Ms Kristina Lynn Graham
Director

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Directors' Report for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2020.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

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

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Directors' of the company

The directors, who held office during the year, were as follows:

Ms Kristina Lynn Graham

Mr Claes Morgan Eliasson

Mr Claes Marcus Eliasson

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is that of the sale, service and provision of amusement arcade machines and associated management services.

Disclosure of information to the auditor

Each director has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information. The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditor is unaware.

Reappointment of auditors

The auditors,Sterling Grove Accountants Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Approved by the Board on 9 November 2020 and signed on its behalf by:

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Directors' Report for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

.........................................
Ms Kristina Lynn Graham
Director

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Astral Marine Services Limited

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Astral Marine Services Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 April 2020, which comprise the Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.

In our opinion the financial statements:

give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 April 2020 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 Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Emphasis of matter

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern

We draw your attention to note 18, non adjusting events after the financial period. The Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in scale and impact on the company. This event and its impact on the business indicates that a material uncertainty exists which may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue to act as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

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.

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 auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Astral Marine Services Limited

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinion on other matter 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

the Strategic Report and 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 our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Directors' Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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 Statement of Directors' Responsibilities , the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Astral Marine Services Limited

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control.

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.

Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the company to express an opinion on the financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the company audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

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 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

......................................
Mr Gino Amasanti FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Sterling Grove Accountants Limited, Statutory Auditor

Thames House
Bourne End Business Park
Cores End Road
Bourne End
Buckinghamshire
SL8 5AS

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Astral Marine Services Limited

16 November 2020

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Income Statement for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Note

2020
£

2019
£

Revenue

1,114,169

1,192,261

Cost of sales

 

(300,935)

(406,752)

Gross profit

 

813,234

785,509

Administrative expenses

 

(738,396)

(717,141)

Other (losses)/gains

3

(2,166)

7,378

Operating profit

4

72,672

75,746

Profit before tax

 

72,672

75,746

Income tax expense

7

(14,289)

(13,980)

Profit for the year

 

58,383

61,766

The above results were derived from continuing operations.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

2020
£

2019
£

Profit for the year

58,383

61,766

Total comprehensive income for the year

58,383

61,766

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

(Registration number: 03522485)
Statement of Financial Position as at 30 April 2020

Note

30 April
2020
£

30 April
2019
£

Assets

Non-current assets

 

Property, plant and equipment

8

31,452

36,280

Current assets

 

Trade and other receivables

10

50,882

171,952

Cash and cash equivalents

11

323,080

137,355

 

373,962

309,307

Total assets

 

405,414

345,587

Equity and liabilities

Equity

 

Share capital

12

100

100

Retained earnings

 

259,543

241,160

Total equity

 

259,643

241,260

Non-current liabilities

 

Deferred tax liabilities

7

5,000

3,200

Current liabilities

 

Trade and other payables

13

128,271

82,827

Income tax liability

 

12,500

18,300

 

140,771

101,127

Total liabilities

 

145,771

104,327

Total equity and liabilities

 

405,414

345,587

Approved by the Board on 9 November 2020 and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................
Ms Kristina Lynn Graham
Director

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Share capital
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 May 2019

100

241,160

241,260

Profit for the year

-

58,383

58,383

Total comprehensive income

-

58,383

58,383

Dividends

-

(40,000)

(40,000)

At 30 April 2020

100

259,543

259,643

Share capital
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 May 2018

100

189,394

189,494

Profit for the year

-

61,766

61,766

Total comprehensive income

-

61,766

61,766

Dividends

-

(10,000)

(10,000)

At 30 April 2019

100

241,160

241,260

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Note

2020
£

2019
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the year

 

58,383

61,766

Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items

 

Depreciation and amortisation

4

13,900

18,164

Loss/(profit) on disposal of property plant and equipment

3

2,166

(7,378)

Income tax expense

7

14,289

13,980

 

88,738

86,532

Working capital adjustments

 

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables

10

121,070

(11,576)

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables

13

45,444

(8,150)

Cash generated from operations

 

255,252

66,806

Income taxes paid

7

(18,289)

(16,480)

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

236,963

50,326

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Acquisitions of property plant and equipment

(24,738)

(23,448)

Proceeds from sale of property plant and equipment

 

13,500

15,000

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

(11,238)

(8,448)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Dividends paid

15

(40,000)

(10,000)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

185,725

31,878

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 May

 

137,355

105,477

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 April

 

323,080

137,355

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated and domiciled in England.

The address of its registered office is:
Index House
St Georges Lane
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7EU
England

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 9 November 2020.

2

Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and its interpretations adopted by the EU ("adopted IFRS's").

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with adopted IFRSs and under historical cost accounting rules.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company's accounting policies.

Going concern

In light of the rapid global spread of Covid-19, the directors have reviewed and stressed tested projections and budgets for the next twelve months. Following this review, the directors consider there to be no significant impact on the company's ability to act as a going concern.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Changes in accounting policy

None of the standards, interpretations and amendments effective for the first time from 1 May 2019 have had a material effect on the financial statements.

None of the standards, interpretations and amendments which are effective for periods beginning after 1 May 2019 and which have not been adopted early, are expected to have a material effect on the financial statements.

Revenue recognition

Income from the company's principle activities is recognised when the management services it provides are supplied to its customers.

Revenues are stated net of VAT where applicable.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Government grants

Government grants are recognised under the accrual model of grant recognition. This model requires the grant to be classified as either a revenue-based grant or a capital-based grant.

Government grants are recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which the entity recognises expenses for the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate.

Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the date of the Statement of Financial Position. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at he rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

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

Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated in the statement of financial position at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of property, plant and equipment includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Fixtures, fittings and equipment

20% on cost

Motor vehicles

25% on cost

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Trade receivables

Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade receivables are recognised at the transaction price less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Trade payables

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less (or in the normal operating cycle of the business if longer). If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised at the transaction price.

Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to income on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Dividends

Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the company’s financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the company’s shareholders.

Defined contribution pension obligation

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to the Income Statement in the period in which they relate.

3

Other gains and losses

The analysis of the company's other gains and losses for the year is as follows:

2020
£

2019
£

Gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(2,166)

7,378

4

Operating profit

Arrived at after charging/(crediting)

2020
£

2019
£

Depreciation expense

13,900

18,164

Loss/(profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

2,166

(7,378)

5

Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration) were as follows:

2020
£

2019
£

Wages and salaries

450,235

423,512

Social security costs

41,356

36,004

Pension costs, defined contribution scheme

26,392

21,274

517,983

480,790

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:

2020
No.

2019
No.

Administration and support

15

15

15

15

6

Directors' remuneration

The directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

2020
£

2019
£

Remuneration

71,305

68,776

Contributions paid to money purchase schemes

11,738

9,932

83,043

78,708

During the year the number of directors who were receiving benefits and share incentives was as follows:

2020
No.

2019
No.

Accruing benefits under money purchase pension scheme

1

1

7

Income tax

Tax charged/(credited) in the income statement

2020
£

2019
£

Current taxation

UK corporation tax

12,500

18,300

UK corporation tax adjustment to prior periods

(11)

(20)

12,489

18,280

Deferred taxation

Arising from origination and reversal of temporary differences

1,800

(4,300)

Tax expense in the income statement

14,289

13,980

The tax on profit before tax for the year is the same as the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (2019 - the same as the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK) of 19% (2019 - 19%).

The differences are reconciled below:

2020
£

2019
£

Profit before tax

72,672

75,746

Corporation tax at standard rate

13,808

14,392

Decrease in current tax from adjustment for prior periods

(11)

(9)

(Decrease)/increase from effect of capital allowances depreciation

(1,713)

3,615

Increase from effect of expenses not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)

264

282

Deferred tax expense/(credit) from unrecognised temporary difference from a prior period

1,800

(4,300)

Other tax effects for reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense

141

-

Total tax charge

14,289

13,980

There has been no change in the rate of UK corporation tax in the year.

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

Deferred tax

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax movement during the year:

 

At 1 May 2019
£

Recognised in income
£

At
30 April 2020
£

Provisions

3,200

1,800

5,000

       

Deferred tax movement during the prior year:

 

At 1 May 2018
£

Recognised in income
£

At
30 April 2019
£

Provisions

7,500

(4,300)

3,200

       
 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

8

Property, plant and equipment

Furniture, fittings and equipment
£

Motor vehicles
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 May 2018

45,833

72,775

118,608

Additions

2,560

20,888

23,448

Disposals

-

(29,990)

(29,990)

At 30 April 2019

48,393

63,673

112,066

At 1 May 2019

48,393

63,673

112,066

Additions

2,550

22,188

24,738

Disposals

-

(20,888)

(20,888)

At 30 April 2020

50,943

64,973

115,916

Depreciation

At 1 May 2018

36,309

43,681

79,990

Charge for year

3,512

14,652

18,164

Eliminated on disposal

-

(22,368)

(22,368)

At 30 April 2019

39,821

35,965

75,786

At 1 May 2019

39,821

35,965

75,786

Charge for the year

3,106

10,794

13,900

Eliminated on disposal

-

(5,222)

(5,222)

At 30 April 2020

42,927

41,537

84,464

Carrying amount

At 30 April 2020

8,016

23,436

31,452

At 30 April 2019

8,572

27,708

36,280

At 1 May 2018

9,524

29,094

38,618

9

Right of use assets

Cost or valuation

Depreciation

Carrying amount

At 30 April 2020

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

10

Trade and other receivables

30 April
2020
£

30 April
2019
£

Trade receivables

2,296

4,083

Loans to related parties

10,244

133,661

Accrued income

10,642

1,358

Prepayments

23,587

23,403

Other receivables

4,113

9,447

50,882

171,952

The trade and other receivables classified as financial instruments are disclosed below. The company's exposure to credit and market risks, including maturity analysis, relating to trade and other receivables is disclosed in the financial risk review note.

11

Cash and cash equivalents

30 April
2020
£

30 April
2019
£

Cash on hand

292

285

Cash at bank

322,788

137,070

323,080

137,355

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

12

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

 

30 April
2020

30 April
2019

 

No.

£

No.

£

Ordinary shares of £1 each

100

100

100

100

         

13

Trade and other payables

30 April
2020
£

30 April
2019
£

Trade payables

24,042

46,494

Accrued expenses

74,983

29,142

Social security and other taxes

18,451

7,191

Other payables

10,795

-

128,271

82,827

14

Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the company to the scheme and amounted to £26,392 (2019 - £21,274).

15

Dividends

   

30 April
2020

 

30 April
2019

   

£

 

£

Interim dividend of £400.00 (2019 - £100.00) per ordinary share

 

40,000

 

10,000

 

Astral Marine Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2020

16

Related party transactions

Summary of transactions with other related parties

Astral Maritime Servies Limited
During the year the company provided management services to a fellow group company, Astral Maritime Services Limited, amounting to £1,049,912 (2019: £1,114,496). At the date of the statement of financial position, the amount owed to the company by Astral Maritime Services Limited was £4,549 (2019: £99,756).

Bjuvia Fritid AB
During the year the company sold goods to a fellow group company, Bjuvia Fritid AB, amounting to £13,985 (2019: £73,377) and purchased goods amounting to £nil (2019: £364). At the date of financial position, the amount owed to the company was £5,695 (2019: £33,905).

17

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The company's immediate parent is Bell Casino AB, a company incorporated in Sweden. These financial statements are available upon request from Möblegatan 8, 431 33 Mölndal, Sweden

18

Non adjusting events after the financial period

Since the reporting date, the continued growth and presence of the Covid-19 pandemic across the world has led to doubts as to whether many companies can continue as going concerns for the next twelve months.

Due to the nature of the company's business there have been impacts on its ability to trade with some customers who are facing difficulties at this time.

The directors have put in place measures to mitigate the impact but it is clear that turnover and profitability for the year ahead will be affected. The company has used The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to retain its workforce and has also benefitted from a rates refund.

The directors are of the opinion that due to the level of cash and reserves at the reporting date the company will be in a position to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months.