Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited - Limited company accounts 20.1
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited - Limited company accounts 20.1
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04395583 (England and Wales) |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited |
Group Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Contents of the Consolidated Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Group Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 5 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 7 |
Consolidated Income Statement | 10 |
Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income | 11 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet | 12 |
Company Balance Sheet | 13 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 14 |
Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 15 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 16 |
Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 17 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 18 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited |
Company Information |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Directors: |
Registered office: |
Registered number: |
Auditors: |
7 Neptune Court |
Vanguard Way |
Cardiff |
CF24 5PJ |
Bankers: | Barclays Bank PLC |
PO Box 10 |
Windsor Court |
Cardiff |
CF1 3WP |
Solicitors: |
3 Assembly Square |
Britannia Quay |
Cardiff Bay |
Cardiff |
CF10 4PL |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Group Strategic Report |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the year ended 31 December 2020. |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited operates its core functions of retailing new cars, used cars, commercial vehicles, servicing (including repairs), bodyshop repairs, parts sales and fuel sales. |
Review of business |
31/12/2020 | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | 31/12/2017 |
Turnover | £459,332,908 | £545,579,259 | £480,332,495 | £464,793,894 |
Profit before tax | £2,001,419 | £4,531,311 | £4,001,282 | £3,567,332 |
Total equity | £37,896,747 | £36,406,851 | £32,971,455 | £29,937,034 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences on the business in 2020 and beyond. The company was closed for 3 months from 25 March and then again for two brief periods in November and December. The suspension of our core business for such a long period would have had a catastrophic effect on our Group had it not been for the financial support made available to us from the Government. |
Living with Covid-19 in the company led to major disruptions in our business during 2020. Staff and customers had to adhere to restricted movements in order to comply with social distancing, at great expense. During the initial 3 month lockdown all our departments were fully closed for the entire period, resulting in no customer visits into the business and a complete stop to all business activities. The consequence of this was a period of no turnover or profitability, resulting in significant losses across the group. In addition to this our manufacturer partners closed their factories, stopping the production of vehicles. This created a hole in supply resulting in fewer cars available to sell to customers once we reopened our business. |
However, the positive from this period was that as a group we were able to spend this period working on the business, implementing strategies that we would not have had time to do if we were fully open. These new strategies enabled us to significantly modernise our business, streamline our process and deliver a state of the art online solution for our customers in their buying journey. The consequence of this work has resulted in a business with a significant cost reduction that is quicker and easier for customers to deal with. |
In July 2020 as a reaction to the financial consequences from the Covid issues, and also as a result of our new approach to digital business, the group had to carry out a redundancy process. This unfortunate but required process has significantly reduced the employment cost base across the group, and has created a far more stable and profitable group, safeguarding the futures of all our staff for the years to come. |
The second half of the year delivered a steady re-growth of our business performance. We asked a lot from our staff teams in still difficult times, and they did not disappoint. Month after month they worked tirelessly to ensure that every opportunity was capitalised upon. By December we had stabilised the business and were building a sustainable business in our new arena. It was evident that we were already beginning to see the positive financial results from all the business process and structural changes implemented during the summer months. |
The first 3 months of 2021 have been spent in lockdown once again. However, this time we were well prepared. As a result, in the first quarter, we achieved an above budget performance on a budget that was written for a fully open business. It is really pleasing to see that for all the adversity of the past 12 months, the Group has become stronger than ever. With the rollout of the vaccines and the diminishing cases of COVID-19 reported each day, the whole country feels that a new normal is very close indeed. The directors are confident that the Sinclair Group has never been better placed for the future and whatever that may bring. |
Principal risks and uncertainties |
The group benefits from the close commercial relationships with a number of key suppliers and customers. The loss of any of these of key suppliers and customers or a significant worsening in commercial terms could have a material impact on the results. |
The group devotes significant resources to supporting these relationships to ensure that they continue to operate as well in the future. From time to time the group undertakes surveys of customer satisfaction, which are reviewed by the board. The directors realise the importance of excellent customer service to remain ahead of competition. |
Price Risk: |
The group operates in highly competitive markets. Significant product innovations, technical advances or the intensification of price competition could adversely affect the results for the group. The group invests in significant training of its staff to ensure that it is well placed to provide a choice for customers, to ensure that they are aware of their options and are satisfied with the level of service we provide. The group also continually work to streamline its cost base to ensure that it remains competitive. |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Group Strategic Report |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Credit Risk: |
The group has well established policies and procedures that require appropriate credit checks on potential customers before sales are made. The amount of exposure to any individual customer is subject to a limit which is reassessed annually by the company. |
Liquidity Risk: |
Effective management of cash and working capital is a key ongoing priority. The company has an intercompany facility in place that is sufficient to ensure available funds for its operations. |
Section 172(1) statement |
Statement by the directors in performance of their statutory duties in accordance with s172(1) Companies Act 2006 |
The board of directors of Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited consider that they have acted in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole (having regard to the stakeholders and matters set out in s172(1)(a)-(f) of the Act) in the decisions taken during the year ended 31 December 2020. |
The Sinclair group was started by Bill Sinclair in 1945 and the company continues to be controlled and run by the Sinclair family. We're proud of the ways in which the company has provided employment, training and financial reward for its owners and employees for over 70 years. We are the largest and most successful motor group in Wales, representing some of the most prestigious automotive brands. In a highly competitive market, we aim to stand out from our competitors by virtue of quality, reliability and the great customer care that our reputation is built upon. |
We make strategic decisions based on long-term objectives. In particular, this has meant significant investment in premises and people in the business. This investment is to continue in the future to provide customers with state-of- the-art facilities and the very finest expertise. We acknowledge that, in order to progress to the next phase in the company's future, it is likely that we will continue to expand our existing businesses and add to the prestige brand portfolio that we have. We continue to explore possibilities along these lines. Our aim continues to be to maximise the company's ability to grow profits to fund continued investment for the future of the business and job security for the employees. |
Our Employees |
We rely on the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of our staff which is fundamental to the delivery of our plan. We aim to be a responsible employer in our approach to the pay and benefits our team members receive. We provide comprehensive training and career development support. The health, safety and well-being of our employees is one of our primary considerations in the way we do business. |
Our suppliers and customers |
We meet with our manufacturing partners regularly throughout the year and take the appropriate action to prevent involvement in modern slavery, corruption, bribery and breaches of competition law. Our business model prioritises quality and customer satisfaction. We have built and will maintain a reputation for transparency and fair dealing with customers and suppliers |
Our Community and the Environment |
We are a family-run company with roots in South Wales and have invested in our community through our charity donation scheme. From sponsoring sports kit of local childrens' clubs, to having employees play and arrange charitable football matches. Our plan takes into account the impact of the Group's operations on the community and environment and our wider social responsibilities, and in particular how we comply with environmental legislation and pursue waste-saving opportunities and react promptly to local community concerns. |
Business conduct and Corporate Governance |
As the Board of Directors, our intention is to behave responsibly and ensure that the management operate the business in a responsible manner, operating within the high standards of business conduct and good governance expected for a business such as ours and in doing so, will contribute to the delivery of our plan. The intention is to nurture our reputation, through both the construction and delivery of our plan, that reflects our responsible behaviour. As the Board of Directors, our intention is to behave responsibly towards our shareholders and treat them fairly and equally, so they too may benefit from the successful delivery of our plan. |
Employment of disabled persons |
It is the policy that disabled persons shall be considered for employment, career development and promotion on the |
basis of their aptitude and abilities in common with all employees. |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Group Strategic Report |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Employee involvement |
The Directors recognise the importance of good communications and relations with employees and management is |
encouraged to adopt employee consultations. |
On behalf of the board: |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Report of the Directors |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 31 December 2020. |
Principal activity |
The principal activity of the group in the year under review was that of retailing of motor vehicles and related activities in the motor trade. |
The group is to continue investing in training all staff for the purpose of meeting its long term goal of growth through the provision of excellent customer service. |
Dividends |
No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 December 2020. |
Directors |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 January 2020 to the date of this report. |
Streamlined energy and carbon reporting |
The Sinclair Group recognises that its trading activities have an impact on the environment. Indeed, Environmental awareness is one of the Group's core values. |
We minimise the effects of motor retailing on the environment through adherence to our environment policy. We review and control key areas of our business that may have impact on the environment including asbestos, contamination, noise, recycled waste, tyre disposal, waste oil. |
We continue to monitor our energy consumption with the aim of reducing our carbon footprint. The Group undertakes the energy assessments of each of our businesses under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) regulations. We use the results of this assessment to identify potential energy saving opportunities. We have carried out site analysis and assessments to ascertain areas of inefficiencies in the use of resources such as energy, water and fuel. |
We have incorporated many energy savings initiatives such as solar panels, LED lighting, movement activated interior lights. We have adopted energy saving practices in the business such as fast hand dryers in washrooms, closed external doors as much as we can, switched off equipment when not in use. We obtain our gas and electricity from green energy providers wherever possible. |
We are keen to work with our manufacturing partners in the move to green technologies such as electric vehicles and the infrastructure to charge battery powered vehicles. We look to advances in IT to move towards a paperless business and have invested in paperless communications and systems solutions. |
Current reporting year (January 2020 - December 2020) |
Total emissions generated through combustion of gas | 656.54 | tCO2e |
Total emissions generated through use of purchased electricity | 799.35 | tCO2e |
Total emissions generated through use of other fuels | 37.32 | tCO2e |
Total emissions generated through business travel | 1,132.99 | tCO2e |
Total gross emissions | 2,626.20 | tCO2e |
Intensity ratio (total gross emissions) | 5.11 | kgCO2 per sqft |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Report of the Directors |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Statement of directors' responsibilities |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 and then apply them consistently; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | state whether applicable 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 company will continue in business. |
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group 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 the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
On behalf of the board: |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2020 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, 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 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 affairs as at 31 December 2020 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 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. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors 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 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited |
Opinions 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 Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
The impact of uncertainties on our audit owing to COVID -19 |
The Directors' view on the impact of COVID-19 is disclosed on accounting policies note 2. |
Uncertainties related to the effects of COVID-19 are relevant to understanding our audit of the financial statements. All audits assess and challenge the reasonableness of estimates made by the directors, such as recoverability and valuation of assets, appropriateness of the going concern basis of preparation of the financial statements and associated disclosures. All of these depend on assessments of the future economic environment and the company's |
future prospects and performance. |
The COVID-19 viral pandemic is one of the most significant economic events for the UK, and at the date of this report, its effects are subject to unprecedented levels of uncertainty of outcomes, with the full range of possible effects unknown. We have applied a standardised approach in response to that uncertainty when assessing the company's future prospects and performance. However, no audit should be expected to predict the unknowable factors or all possible future implications for a company and this is particularly the case in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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 Report of the Directors. |
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 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 Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page six, 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 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. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited |
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 a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
Our planning procedures identify the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the operations and financial statements of the company. These are reviewed internally with the audit team including relevant industry experience and expectations as well as externally with the client management. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context were the UK Companies Act 2006, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant tax legislation. |
Once identified, we assess the risks of material misstatements in relation to the laws and regulations, irregularities, including fraud and adjust our testing accordingly. Our audit procedures include: |
- Discussing with Directors and management which areas of the business they believe to be more susceptible to fraud, and whether they have any knowledge or suspicion of fraudulent activities |
- Obtaining an understanding of the key controls put in place by the company to address risks identified, assessing the effectiveness of those and discussing how these are maintained and monitored internally |
- Assessing the risk of management override and review and testing of journal entries made into the accounting system |
- Challenging assumptions and judgements made by the company in relation to the significant accounting estimates employed in the preparation of the financial statements |
Despite the audit being planned and conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) there remains an unavoidable risk that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected owing to inherent limitations of the audit, and that by their very nature, any such instances of fraud or irregularities likely involve collusion, forgery, intentional misrepresentation, or the override of internal controls. |
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 Report of the Auditors. |
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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
for and on behalf of |
7 Neptune Court |
Vanguard Way |
Cardiff |
CF24 5PJ |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Consolidated Income Statement |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
2020 | 2019 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Turnover | 3 | 459,332,908 | 545,579,259 |
Cost of sales | (430,908,832 | ) | (504,979,265 | ) |
Gross profit | 28,424,076 | 40,599,994 |
Administrative expenses | (30,860,375 | ) | (34,308,788 | ) |
(2,436,299 | ) | 6,291,206 |
Other operating income | 6,129,257 | 12,120 |
Operating profit | 5 | 3,692,958 | 6,303,326 |
Interest receivable and similar income | - | 4,436 |
3,692,958 | 6,307,762 |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | (1,691,539 | ) | (1,776,451 | ) |
Profit before taxation | 2,001,419 | 4,531,311 |
Tax on profit | 7 | (511,523 | ) | (1,035,915 | ) |
Profit for the financial year |
Profit attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | 1,464,360 | 3,426,432 |
Non-controlling interests | 25,536 | 68,964 |
1,489,896 | 3,495,396 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
2020 | 2019 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Profit for the year | 1,489,896 | 3,495,396 |
Other comprehensive income | - | - |
Total comprehensive income for the year | 1,489,896 | 3,495,396 |
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | 1,464,360 | 3,426,432 |
Non-controlling interests | 25,536 | 68,964 |
1,489,896 | 3,495,396 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Consolidated Balance Sheet |
31 December 2020 |
2020 | 2019 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Fixed assets |
Intangible assets | 9 | 1,528,835 | 1,716,814 |
Tangible assets | 10 | 37,745,742 | 38,509,263 |
Investments | 11 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
39,294,577 | 40,246,077 |
Current assets |
Stocks | 12 | 86,223,675 | 98,787,091 |
Debtors | 13 | 13,221,780 | 22,076,976 |
Cash at bank and in hand | 10,381,699 | 1,121,486 |
109,827,154 | 121,985,553 |
Creditors |
Amounts falling due within one year | 14 | (104,170,833 | ) | (115,583,017 | ) |
Net current assets | 5,656,321 | 6,402,536 |
Total assets less current liabilities | 44,950,898 | 46,648,613 |
Creditors |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
15 |
(6,809,833 |
) |
(10,029,216 |
) |
Provisions for liabilities | 19 | (244,318 | ) | (212,546 | ) |
Net assets | 37,896,747 | 36,406,851 |
Capital and reserves |
Called up share capital | 20 | 30,030 | 30,030 |
Capital redemption reserve | 21 | 23,000 | 23,000 |
Retained earnings | 21 | 36,674,687 | 35,210,327 |
Shareholders' funds | 36,727,717 | 35,263,357 |
Non-controlling interests | 22 | 1,169,030 | 1,143,494 |
Total equity | 37,896,747 | 36,406,851 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 4 May 2021 and were signed on its behalf by: |
Mr A J Sinclair - Director |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Company Balance Sheet |
31 December 2020 |
2020 | 2019 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Fixed assets |
Intangible assets | 9 |
Tangible assets | 10 |
Investments | 11 |
Current assets |
Debtors | 13 |
Cash at bank |
Creditors |
Amounts falling due within one year | 14 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Net current liabilities | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total assets less current liabilities |
Capital and reserves |
Called up share capital | 20 |
Retained earnings |
Shareholders' funds |
Company's profit for the financial year | - | - |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Called up | Capital |
share | Retained | redemption |
capital | earnings | reserve |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 January 2019 | 30,030 | 31,783,895 | 23,000 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | 3,426,432 | - |
Balance at 31 December 2019 | 30,030 | 35,210,327 | 23,000 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | 1,464,360 | - |
Balance at 31 December 2020 | 30,030 | 36,674,687 | 23,000 |
Non-controlling | Total |
Total | interests | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 January 2019 | 31,836,925 | 1,134,530 | 32,971,455 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | (60,000 | ) | (60,000 | ) |
Total comprehensive income | 3,426,432 | 68,964 | 3,495,396 |
Balance at 31 December 2019 | 35,263,357 | 1,143,494 | 36,406,851 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | 1,464,360 | 25,536 | 1,489,896 |
Balance at 31 December 2020 | 36,727,717 | 1,169,030 | 37,896,747 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Company Statement of Changes in Equity |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 January 2019 |
Changes in equity |
Balance at 31 December 2019 |
Changes in equity |
Balance at 31 December 2020 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
2020 | 2019 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
Cash generated from operations | 1 | 12,939,711 | 4,030,042 |
Interest paid | (1,691,539 | ) | (1,776,451 | ) |
Tax paid | (491,798 | ) | (756,770 | ) |
Net cash from operating activities | 10,756,374 | 1,496,821 |
Cash flows from investing activities |
Purchase intangible fixed assets | - | (250,000 | ) |
Purchase tangible fixed assets | (953,103 | ) | (4,280,039 | ) |
Purchase fixed asset investments | - | (20,000 | ) |
Sale of tangible fixed assets | 10,609 | - |
Interest received | - | 4,436 |
Net cash from investing activities | (942,494 | ) | (4,545,603 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
Loan movements | (3,182,405 | ) | 214,800 |
Capital repayments in year | (4,630 | ) | - |
Amount introduced by directors | - | (231,669 | ) |
Amount withdrawn by directors | (77,650 | ) | - |
HP repayments | - | (3,587 | ) |
Dividends paid to minority interests | - | 60,000 |
Net cash from financing activities | (3,264,685 | ) | 39,544 |
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 6,549,195 | (3,009,238 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
533,182 |
3,542,420 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 7,082,377 | 533,182 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
1. | Reconciliation of profit before taxation to cash generated from operations |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Profit before taxation | 2,001,419 | 4,531,311 |
Depreciation charges | 1,883,434 | 1,729,768 |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 10,558 | 28,150 |
NCI Profit | 25,536 | 68,964 |
Dividends Paid | - | 60,000 |
Finance costs | 1,691,539 | 1,776,451 |
Finance income | - | (4,436 | ) |
5,612,486 | 8,190,208 |
Decrease/(increase) in stocks | 12,563,416 | (16,216,753 | ) |
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other debtors | 8,444,462 | (3,631,063 | ) |
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other creditors | (13,680,653 | ) | 15,687,650 |
Cash generated from operations | 12,939,711 | 4,030,042 |
2. | Cash and cash equivalents |
The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
Year ended 31 December 2020 |
31.12.20 | 1.1.20 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 10,381,699 | 1,121,486 |
Bank overdrafts | (3,299,322 | ) | (588,304 | ) |
7,082,377 | 533,182 |
Year ended 31 December 2019 |
31.12.19 | 1.1.19 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,121,486 | 7,995,745 |
Bank overdrafts | (588,304 | ) | (4,453,325 | ) |
533,182 | 3,542,420 |
3. | Analysis of changes in net debt |
At 1.1.20 | Cash flow | At 31.12.20 |
£ | £ | £ |
Net cash |
Cash at bank and in hand | 1,121,486 | 9,260,213 | 10,381,699 |
Bank overdrafts | (588,304 | ) | (2,711,018 | ) | (3,299,322 | ) |
533,182 | 6,549,195 | 7,082,377 |
Debt |
Finance leases | (12,843 | ) | 4,630 | (8,213 | ) |
Debts falling due within 1 year | (792,651 | ) | (32,349 | ) | (825,000 | ) |
Debts falling due after 1 year | (10,021,003 | ) | 3,214,753 | (6,806,250 | ) |
(10,826,497 | ) | 3,187,034 | (7,639,463 | ) |
Total | (10,293,315 | ) | 9,736,229 | (557,086 | ) |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
1. | Statutory information |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited is a |
2. | Accounting policies |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have reviewed and |
considered relevant information, including the annual budget and future cash flows in making their assessment.In particular, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directors have tested their cash flow analysis to take into account the impact on their business of possible scenarios brought on by the impact of COVID-19, alongside the measures that they can take to mitigate the impact. Based on these assessments, given the measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the current adverse conditions, and the current resources available, the Directors have concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. |
Based on these assessments, the Directors recognise that there may be substantial uncertainties that cast |
significant doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern but believe that the actions that can be taken to mitigate the risks, means it is still appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. |
Basis of consolidation |
The group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the parent company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2020. No profit and loss account is presented for the company as permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. |
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. |
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. |
Critical judgements in applying the Company's accounting policies |
The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimations (which are dealt with separately below), that the directors have made in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. |
Stock valuation |
The value of used stocks are regularly reviewed by the Company. Such reviews will be performed on an |
individual vehicle basis taking into account external factors such as market trends as well as anticipated values as provided by the industry sources. Any provisions made as a result of this review are intended to reflect differences between cost and net realisable values. |
New stock tends to require less provision but similar procedures are also carried out in order to ensure values |
at milestone points are shown correctly. |
The Directors consider that there are no key sources of estimate uncertainty. |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
2. | Accounting policies - continued |
Turnover |
Turnover represents amounts chargeable, net of value added tax, in respect of the sale and repair of motor vehicles, associated bonuses and commissions and the sale of vehicle parts. |
Turnover from the sale of vehicles is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer. In most cases, the transfer of the risks and rewards of ownership coincides with the transfer of the legal title or the passing of possession to the buyer. |
Turnover from the sale of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction. |
Turnover from commissions and bonuses are recognised on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement. |
Goodwill |
Goodwill is the difference between the fair value of consideration paid for an acquired entity and the aggregate of the fair value of that entity's identifiable assets and liabilities. |
Positive goodwill is capitalised, classified as an asset on the balance sheet and amortised on a straight line basis over its useful economic life. It is reviewed for impairment at the end of the first full financial year following the acquisition and in other years if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. |
Intangible assets |
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
Tangible fixed assets |
All tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life or, if held under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter. |
Freehold buildings | - | 2% on cost |
Long / short leasehold property | - | amortised over the term of the lease |
Improvements to property | - | 15 years on cost |
Plant and machinery | - | 10% to 33.3% on cost |
Motor vehicles | - | 20% on cost |
Computer equipment | - | 10% to 33.3% on cost |
Government grants |
Other operating income includes Government grants of £6,117,137, representing income receivable in relation to the UK government COVID-19 job retention scheme. This is recognised in the period in which it becomes receivable. |
Stocks |
Stock and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated costs to completion and selling costs. |
The ownership of consignment stock passes from the manufacturer to the group when full payment for vehicles is made. |
The value of consignment stock is shown separately in the notes to the balance sheet as both current assets and as creditors due within one year. |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
2. | Accounting policies - continued |
Financial instruments |
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged & cancelled. |
Trade Debtors |
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold in the ordinary course of business. |
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors 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. |
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 change in value. |
Trade creditors |
Trade creditors 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 the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve |
months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months |
after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities. |
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost |
using the effective interest method. |
Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts or finance leases are capitalised in the balance sheet. Those held under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Those held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is the shorter. |
The interest element of these obligations is charged to profit or loss over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability. |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
2. | Accounting policies - continued |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
3. | Turnover |
The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the group. |
An analysis of turnover by class of business is given below: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
4. | Employees and directors |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries |
Social security costs |
Other pension costs |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2020 | 2019 |
Service | 349 | 372 |
Sales | 255 | 263 |
Admin | 128 | 140 |
Parts | 76 | 83 |
Body and paint | 38 | 41 |
Supervisors | 9 | 7 |
Directors | 3 | 3 |
Key management, a group which comprises 10 individuals, received emoluments totalling £1,196,737 for their services to the Sinclair Motor Holdings Group. |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration |
Information regarding the highest paid director is as follows: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Emoluments etc |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
5. | Operating profit |
The operating profit is stated after charging: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Hire of plant and machinery |
Other operating leases |
Depreciation - owned assets |
Depreciation - assets on hire purchase contracts |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
Goodwill amortisation |
Auditors' remuneration |
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work |
Other non- audit services | ( |
) |
6. | Interest payable and similar expenses |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Bank interest |
Bank loan interest |
Stocking interest |
Loan |
7. | Taxation |
Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax |
Deferred tax |
Tax on profit |
Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Profit before tax |
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of (2019 - |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes |
Income not taxable for tax purposes | ( |
) |
Depreciation in excess of capital allowances |
Loss on disposal of assets | - | 5,349 |
Adjustment for previous year | - | 25,637 |
Group relief | - | 12,052 |
Deferred tax | 31,771 | 39,809 |
Total tax charge | 511,523 | 1,035,915 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
8. | Individual income statement |
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
9. | Intangible fixed assets |
Group |
Goodwill |
£ |
Cost |
At 1 January 2020 |
and 31 December 2020 |
Amortisation |
At 1 January 2020 |
Amortisation for year |
At 31 December 2020 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2020 |
At 31 December 2019 |
The goodwill arises on consolidation and is in respect of the acquisition of Sinclair Garages (Swansea) Limited. |
10. | Tangible fixed assets |
Group |
Improvements |
Freehold | to | Plant and |
property | property | machinery |
£ | £ | £ |
Cost |
At 1 January 2020 | 39,356,446 | 1,400,721 | 8,398,969 |
Additions | 60,347 | - | 418,168 |
Disposals | - | - | (37,418 | ) |
At 31 December 2020 | 39,416,793 | 1,400,721 | 8,779,719 |
Depreciation |
At 1 January 2020 | 8,043,366 | 162,282 | 3,718,526 |
Charge for year | 744,136 | 20,227 | 497,949 |
Eliminated on disposal | - | - | (20,966 | ) |
At 31 December 2020 | 8,787,502 | 182,509 | 4,195,509 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2020 | 30,629,291 | 1,218,212 | 4,584,210 |
At 31 December 2019 | 31,313,080 | 1,238,439 | 4,680,443 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
10. | Tangible fixed assets - continued |
Group |
Fixtures |
and | Motor | Computer |
fittings | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Cost |
At 1 January 2020 | 2,024,210 | 307,676 | 1,308,989 | 52,797,011 |
Additions | 105,984 | 2,500 | 366,104 | 953,103 |
Disposals | - | (18,319 | ) | (91,845 | ) | (147,582 | ) |
At 31 December 2020 | 2,130,194 | 291,857 | 1,583,248 | 53,602,532 |
Depreciation |
At 1 January 2020 | 1,185,310 | 179,471 | 998,793 | 14,287,748 |
Charge for year | 149,419 | 43,425 | 240,301 | 1,695,457 |
Eliminated on disposal | - | (14,513 | ) | (90,936 | ) | (126,415 | ) |
At 31 December 2020 | 1,334,729 | 208,383 | 1,148,158 | 15,856,790 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2020 | 795,465 | 83,474 | 435,090 | 37,745,742 |
At 31 December 2019 | 838,900 | 128,205 | 310,196 | 38,509,263 |
Fixed assets, included in the above, which are held under hire purchase contracts are as follows: |
Plant and |
machinery |
£ |
Cost |
At 1 January 2020 |
and 31 December 2020 | 14,290 |
Depreciation |
At 1 January 2020 | 332 |
Charge for year | 1,429 |
At 31 December 2020 | 1,761 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2020 | 12,529 |
At 31 December 2019 | 13,958 |
11. | Fixed asset investments |
Group |
Unlisted |
investments |
£ |
Cost |
At 1 January 2020 |
and 31 December 2020 | 20,000 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2020 | 20,000 |
At 31 December 2019 | 20,000 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
11. | Fixed asset investments - continued |
Company |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
Cost |
At 1 January 2020 |
and 31 December 2020 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2020 |
At 31 December 2019 |
The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of its subsidiaries are as follows: |
Ordinary shares of |
% Holding |
Sinclair Garages (Port Talbot) Limited | £1 each | 100 |
Sinclair Garages (Newport) Limited | £1 each | 100 |
Sinclair Garages (Cardiff) Limited | £1 each | 100 |
Swansea TPS Limited | £1 each | 100 |
Sinclair Garages (Swansea) Limited | £1 each | 100 |
Sinclair Garages (Port Talbot) Limited has investments in the share capital of its subsidiaries as follows: |
Sinclair Garages Limited | £1 each | 100 |
Sinclair Garages (Bridgend) Limited | £1 each | 75 |
All of the subsidiaries above were incorporated in England and Wales. |
The principal activities of these was the retailing of motor vehicles and related activities in the motor trade. |
12. | Stocks |
Group |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Fully paid new vehicles | 3,644,399 | 2,950,963 |
New vehicles on consignment | 47,083,309 | 46,629,475 |
Used vehicles | 33,105,057 | 46,705,407 |
Oil, fuel and spares | 2,390,910 | 2,501,246 |
86,223,675 | 98,787,091 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
13. | Debtors: amounts falling due within one year |
Group | Company |
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Trade debtors | 7,228,189 | 13,700,958 |
Amounts owed by group undertakings | - | - |
Amounts owed by participating interests | 6,901 | 28,658 | - | - |
Other debtors | 5,005,569 | 6,737,002 |
Directors' current accounts | 61,288 | - | - | - |
Tax | 175,900 | 626,165 |
Prepayments | 743,933 | 984,193 |
13,221,780 | 22,076,976 |
14. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
Group | Company |
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 16) | 4,124,322 | 1,113,304 |
Other loans (see note 16) | - | 267,651 |
Hire purchase contracts (see note 17) | 4,630 | 4,630 |
Trade creditors | 47,407,186 | 63,087,635 |
Due in respect of new vehicles | 47,083,309 | 46,629,475 | - | - |
Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - |
Amounts owed to participating interests | 50 | 88 | - | - |
Tax | 479,752 | 942,063 |
Social security and other taxes | 724,467 | 798,120 |
VAT | 1,993,951 | 410,696 | - | - |
Other creditors | 1,372,272 | 1,028,563 |
Directors' current accounts | - | 16,362 | - | - |
Accruals and deferred income | 980,894 | 1,273,147 |
Accrued expenses | - | 11,283 |
104,170,833 | 115,583,017 |
15. | Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
Group |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans (see note 16) | 6,806,250 | 7,368,750 |
Other loans (see note 16) | - | 2,652,253 |
Hire purchase contracts (see note 17) | 3,583 | 8,213 |
6,809,833 | 10,029,216 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
16. | Loans |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
Group |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
Bank overdrafts | 3,299,322 | 588,304 |
Bank loans | 825,000 | 525,000 |
Other loans | - | 267,651 |
4,124,322 | 1,380,955 |
Amounts falling due between one and two | years: |
Bank loans - 1-2 years | 825,000 | 825,000 |
Other loans - 1-2 years | - | 267,651 |
825,000 | 1,092,651 |
Amounts falling due between two and five | years: |
Bank loans - 2-5 years | 5,981,250 | 6,543,750 |
Other loans - 2-5 years | - | 802,952 |
5,981,250 | 7,346,702 |
Amounts falling due in more than five years: |
Repayable by instalments |
Other loans by instalments | - | 1,581,650 |
Interest has been charged in the year at a rate of 1.5% above the Barclays base rate of 0.5%. |
Interest has been charged on vehicle financing arrangements at an average rate of 2.2% during the year. |
17. | Leasing agreements |
Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
Group |
Hire purchase contracts |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Net obligations repayable: |
Within one year | 4,630 | 4,630 |
Between one and five years | 3,583 | 8,213 |
8,213 | 12,843 |
Group |
Non-cancellable operating | leases |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Within one year | 513,503 | 513,503 |
Between one and five years | 1,054,506 | 1,540,509 |
In more than five years | 137,500 | 165,000 |
1,705,509 | 2,219,012 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
18. | Secured debts |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
Group |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Bank overdrafts | 3,299,322 | 588,304 |
Bank loans | 7,631,250 | 7,893,750 |
Other loans | - | 2,919,904 |
Hire purchase contracts | 8,213 | 12,843 |
Consignment stock creditors | 47,054,334 | 46,629,476 |
57,993,119 | 58,044,277 |
The company has entered into a debenture and a cross guarantee with Barclays Bank PLC to secure the bank loans and overdraft and to guarantee the bank loans and overdrafts of group companies which at 31 December 2020 amounted to £8,008,044 (2019: £12,010,835). |
The Barclays Bank Loan facilities of £7,631,250 were further secured as follows; |
1. Second legal charge over land and buildings on the west and south side of Corporation Road, Newport, Gwent. |
2. First legal charge over the former AA relay station, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend. |
3. First legal charge over land at Bocam Park, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan. |
4. First legal charge over land on the South Side of Fabian Way, Swansea. |
5. First legal charge over part of Plot 8, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Pontprennau, Cardiff. |
6. First legal charge over freehold property at Javel Industrial Estate, Brecon. |
7. A guarantee for £1,400,000 from Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited. |
8. An unlimited guarantee from Sinclair Garages Limited. |
9. An unlimited guarantee from Sinclair Garages (Port Talbot) Limited. |
10. An unlimited guarantee from Sinclair Garages (Bridgend) Limited. |
11. A debenture on the banks standard form dated 20 December 2002. |
12. A CAS2000 guarantee dated 26 April 2012. |
13. A 305U unlimited guarantee dated 04 April 2012. |
14. A 5559-cross guarantee and debenture date 29 April 2004. |
15. A CAS 1 agreement dated 28 December 2011. |
The monies due to VWFS (UK) Limited of £2,922,530 are secured by: |
(i) The guarantee of Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited |
(ii) Guarantees of Sinclair Garages (Port Talbot) Limited and Sinclair Garages Limited |
(iii) Charges on all monies due to Sinclair Garages (Bridgend) Limited, Sinclair Garages (Port Talbot) Limited and Sinclair Garages Limited by VAG (UK) Limited |
(iv) General debentures over all the assets of Sinclair Garages Limited, excluding the property at Bridgend and ranking after a priority to Barclays Bank Plc |
(v) Legal charge over property at Gorseinon owned by Sinclair Garages Limited |
19. | Provisions for liabilities |
Group |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax | 244,318 | 212,546 |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
19. | Provisions for liabilities - continued |
Group |
Deferred |
tax |
£ |
Balance at 1 January 2020 | 212,546 |
Charge to Income Statement during year | 31,772 |
Deferred asset on acquisition |
Balance at 31 December 2020 | 244,318 |
20. | Called up share capital |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2020 | 2019 |
value: | £ | £ |
Ordinary | 1 | 30,030 | 30,030 |
21. | Reserves |
Group |
Capital |
Retained | redemption |
earnings | reserve | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
At 1 January 2020 | 35,210,327 | 23,000 | 35,233,327 |
Profit for the year | 1,464,360 | 1,464,360 |
At 31 December 2020 | 36,674,687 | 23,000 | 36,697,687 |
22. | Non-controlling interests |
Profits relating to Minority Interests in Sinclair Garages (Bridgend) Limited during the year were £25,536 (2019: £68,964). |
During the year dividends of £nil were paid to the minority interest (2019 - £60,000). The majority shareholder has waived their rights to dividends. |
As at 31 December 2020 net assets in relation to Minority Interests were £1,169,030 (2019: £1,143,494). |
23. | Pension commitments |
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the group to the scheme and amounted to £661,500 (2019: £651,928). |
24. | Contingent liabilities |
There is a guarantee due to VWFS (UK) Limited by Sinclair Garages Limited, Sinclair Garages (Bridgend) Limited, Sinclair Garages (Cardiff) Limited and Sinclair Garages (Port Talbot) Limited in respect of new vehicles on consignment which at 31 December 2020 amounted to £21,326,523 (2019: £22,810,698). |
Sinclair Motor Holdings Limited (Registered number: 04395583) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 |
25. | Directors' advances, credits and guarantees |
The following advances and credits to directors subsisted during the years ended 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
G S Sinclair |
Balance outstanding at start of year | (16,362 | ) | (68,042 | ) |
Amounts advanced | 77,650 | 51,680 |
Amounts repaid | - | - |
Amounts written off | - | - |
Amounts waived | - | - |
Balance outstanding at end of year | 61,288 | (16,362 | ) |
A J Sinclair |
Balance outstanding at start of year | - | (179,989 | ) |
Amounts advanced | - | 179,989 |
Amounts repaid | - | - |
Amounts written off | - | - |
Amounts waived | - | - |
Balance outstanding at end of year | - | - |
26. | Related party disclosures |
Entities over which the entity has control, joint control or significant influence |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Sales | 5,971,327 | 8,200,927 |
Purchases | 750,158 | 307,431 |
27. | Ultimate controlling party |
The ultimate controlling party is G S Sinclair. |