ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts preparation
ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts preparation
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Company registration number: 00572338
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COMPANY INFORMATION
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STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The directors present their strategic report for the business for the year ended 31 December 2021.
In 2019, the Company pivoted from a pulp trading business to one that is engaged in brokering paper, print and/or distribution services for its clients with commercial activity transacted in Europe, Asia and Australia. In September 2020, the Company purchased the business and assets of Gerald Judd Sales Limited and Tavistock Paper Sales Limited consistent with its strategy of strategic growth. The 2021 financial results were impacted by Covid-19, rising costs and supply shortages, but were consistent with expectations. Over the course of 2021, the Company continued to grow the size the of the team to support current and future business activity levels.
As at 31 December 2021, the Company had net assets of £1,200,973 (2020: £1,541,094). During 2021, the Company generated revenue of £37,460,859 (2020: £37,761,838) from continuing operations. The Company generated a loss for the year of £340,121 (2020: £1,003,668 profit).
The supply of and demand for print, paper and distribution services are impacted by economic conditions, electronic substitution, the financial health of customers and suppliers, competitive pricing pressures, commodity prices and currency exchange rates. The Company closely monitors information related to the aforementioned items and reacts accordingly.
Amounts are reported in millions £000,000s
2021 Turnover= £37.461 (2020: £37.762) 2021 Gross Profit= £2.635 (2020: £2.748) 2021 Loss for the Year= £0.340 (2020: £1.004 Profit) Net Asset Value at December 31, 2021 = £1.201 (2020: £1.541)
Client retention rate (2021 into 2022) = High.
Lindenmeyr International future development plans support profitable growth, this based on the newly developed strategic plans, centered around a core vision “Liberating value across paper, print & packaging”. This strategy to develop, diversify and ultimately grow the Lindenmeyr business in paper, print and packaging is also supported by the investment and development across a new core Team with the skills, knowledge and expertise to deliver this.
The pace of economic recovery from COVID-19, rising costs and the tightness of supply across the industry has created opportunity for Company and the wider Group; this will be a key factor in developing the Lindenmeyr business and supporting the strategy of a more diverse client base. Lindenmeyr International and its focus of liberating value across paper, print and packaging is already proving invaluable in developing new and profitable business relationships, and will form the foundation of the business going forward.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 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.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £340,121 (2020 - profit £1,003,668).
There were no dividends voted and paid during the year (2020: £nil).
The directors who served during the year were:
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic is still creating some uncertainty globally it is hoped that all the relevant measures that the directors have put into place over the last year, together with the ongoing vaccine immunisation taking place across the world that this will enable more reliable forecasting going forward. Given that some uncertainties still exist, this may cast doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, however, the directors believe that the actions they have taken should enable it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
There is still some uncertainty regarding the long term implications of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union on 31 December 2020. Therefore, the directors are regularly reviewing and managing risks that may impact on trading with the European Union.
The long term impact of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is still uncertain and therefore it is not currently possible to evaluate all potential implications to the company's trade, customers, suppliers and the wider economy.
On 24 February 2022 Russian Forces entered Ukraine, resulting in Western Nation reactions including announcements of sanctions against Russia and Russian interests worldwide and an economic ripple effect on the global economy. At present, we have not experienced any impact on the business and consider this to be a non-adjusting post balance sheet event.
The auditor, Mazars LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD
We have audited the financial statements of Lindenmeyr International Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2021, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive Income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of changes in equity 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 United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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.
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 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.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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.
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 course of 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.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD (CONTINUED)
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors’ report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD (CONTINUED)
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an 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 the financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
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. Based on our understanding of the company and its industry, we considered that non-compliance with the following laws and regulations might have a material effect on the financial statements: UK tax legislation, pensions legislation, employment regulation, health and safety regulation, anti-bribery, corruption and fraud and money laundering. To help us identify instances of non-compliance with these laws and regulations, and in identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect to non-compliance, our procedures included, but were not limited to: • Inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as to whether the company is in compliance with laws and regulations, and discussing their policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations; • Inspecting correspondence, if any, with relevant licensing or regulatory authorities; • Communicating identified laws and regulations to the engagement team and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout our audit; and • Considering the risk of acts by the company which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006. In addition, we evaluated the directors’ and management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of management override of controls), and determined that the principal risks related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance, management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, revenue recognition (in particular revenue cut-off), and significant one-off or unusual transactions. Our audit procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to: • Making enquiries of the directors and management on whether they had knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud. • Gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud; • Discussing amongst the engagement team the risks of fraud; and • Addressing the risks of fraud through management override of controls by performing journal entry testing. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit, there remained a risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations 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 Auditor's Report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD (CONTINUED)
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.
for and on behalf of Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
Mazars LLP
6 Sutton Plaza
Surrey
SM1 4FS
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.
The company is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England within the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office and principal place of business is given is given in the company information page of these financial statements. The financial statements are presented in GBP which is the functional and presentation currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d)
∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Central National Gottesman Europe GmbH as at 31 December 2021. These financial statements are publicly available.
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources, including the operational support provided by the parent company, to enable it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic is still creating some uncertainty globally it is hoped that all the relevant measures that the directors have put into place over the last year, together with the ongoing vaccine immunisation taking place across the world that this will enable more reliable forecasting going forward. Given that some uncertainties still exist, this may cast doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, however, the directors believe that the actions they have taken should enable it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2.Accounting policies (continued)
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years. Amortisation on software and licensing is provided on a basis of 1 and 3 years straight line.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Statement of Financial Position date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties. When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of Financial Position.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The critical judgments 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 are discussed below:
Assessing indicators of impairment In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment, the directors consider both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions, counterparty credit ratings and experience of recoverability.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The emoluments of the directors for services rendered during 2021 and 2020 were borne by other group companies and not recharged. It is not practical to allocate or split these amounts.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The UK corporation tax rate will increase to 25% from 1 April 2023.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £65,495 (2020: £25,662). Contributions totalling £37 (2020: £9,232) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
The immediate parent undertaking of the company is Central National Europe GmbH, a company which is registered in Austria. The smallest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by Central National Gottesman Europe GmbH. The principal place of business of Central National Gottesman Europe GmbH is Altmannsdorfer St. 74, 1120 Vienna, Austria.
The ultimate parent undertaking of the company is Central National Gottesman Inc., a company which is registered in the United States of America. The largest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by Central National Gottesman Inc..
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