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Registered number: 03950688












B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
 31 DECEMBER 2022




























 


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01483 755 399
hamlyns.com

 
B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03950688

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

  

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
4,913,017
5,535,299

  
4,913,017
5,535,299

Current assets
  

Stocks
 5 
1,524,328
1,251,854

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
311,286
320,054

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
493,545
416,299

  
2,329,159
1,988,207

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(5,449,419)
(5,398,120)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(3,120,260)
 
 
(3,409,913)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,792,757
2,125,386

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(4,453,417)
(4,980,796)

Net liabilities
  
(2,660,660)
(2,855,410)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
500,000
500,000

Profit and loss account
  
(3,160,660)
(3,355,410)

  
(2,660,660)
(2,855,410)


The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 26 September 2023.




___________________________
Andrea Rossi
Director

The notes on pages 5 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03950688

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022


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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2022
500,000
(3,355,410)
(2,855,410)


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
194,750
194,750


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
194,750
194,750


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-


At 31 December 2022
500,000
(3,160,660)
(2,660,660)


The notes on pages 5 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2021
500,000
(2,925,932)
(2,425,932)


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year

-
(429,478)
(429,478)


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
(429,478)
(429,478)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-


At 31 December 2021
500,000
(3,355,410)
(2,855,410)


The notes on pages 5 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1.


General information

B&B Italia London Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101 'Reduced Disclosure Framework'  and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 101 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 101 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions under FRS 101:
the requirements of paragraphs 45(b) and 46-52 of IFRS 2 Share-based payment
the requirements of paragraphs 62, B64(d), B64(e), B64(g), B64(h), B64(j) to B64(m), B64(n)(ii), B64(o)(ii), B64(p), B64(q)(ii), B66 and B67 of IFRS 3 Business Combinations
the requirements of paragraph 33(c) of IFRS 5 Non Current Assets Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations
the requirement of paragraph 24(b) of IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources to disclose the operating and investing cash flows arising from the exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
the requirements of IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures
the requirements of paragraphs 91-99 of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
the requirements of the second sentence of paragraph 110 and paragraphs 113(a), 114, 115, 118, 119(a) to (c), 120 to 127 and 129 of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
the requirements of paragraph 52, the second sentence of paragraph 89, and paragraphs 90, 91 and 93 of IFRS 16 Leases. The requirements of paragraph 58 of IFRS 16, provided that the disclosure of details in indebtedness relating to amounts payable after 5 years required by company law is presented separately for lease liabilities and other liabilities, and in total
the requirement in paragraph 38 of IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements' to present comparative information in respect of:
 - paragraph 73(e) of IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment;
the requirements of IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows
the requirements of paragraph 17 and 18A of IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures
the requirements in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures to disclose related party transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, provided that any subsidiary which is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by such a member

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of International Design Holding as at 31st December 2022 and these financial statements may be obtained from Milano via Montenapoleone, 29 cap 20121.

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

B&B Italia London has generated a profit of £196,179 (2021 Loss: £492,478). Orders have returned to pre-pandemic levels and cost saving measures put in place previously have aided in generating this year’s profits.
They still have multiple orders in progress to be completed in the following year, however, note 2023 may be a challenging year due to the weakening UK economy and on-going conflict in Ukraine.
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, therefore they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual financial statements. The parent company, B&B Italia S.p.A has indicated that for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements they would guarantee to provide any deficit in working capital if they are needed by the company and in particular will not seek repayment of the amounts currently made available, to enable the company to continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future by meeting its liabilities as they fall due for payment.
B&B Italia London Is a flagship store for the B&B Italia brand with the London store providing a crucial element for our channel to market, not only for the UK but on a global level. The company Is the group’s route to the UK market. The company secures the majority of its products from the group, meaning that, from a group perspective, although B&B Italia London itself is loss-making due to its different cost structure, London sales generate positive contribution for the group overall.

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.5

Turnover

Turnover represents sales of furniture to customers at Invoiced amounts less value added tax. Turnover derived from sales to customers is recognised on delivery of the product to the customer.
Turnover derived from contract and custom sales is assessed on a contract by contract basis and is reflected in the profit and loss account by recording turnover and related costs as determined by each contract’s terms of sale.
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contract with Customers has no material impact on the Turnover of the company.

 
2.6

Leases

The Company as a lessee

The Company assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of a contract. The Company recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease agreements in which it is the lessee, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets. For these leases, the Company recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise:

fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives;


The lease liability is included in 'Creditors' on the balance sheet.

The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made.

The Company did not make any such adjustments during the periods presented.

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement day and any initial direct costs. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Company expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease.

The right-of-use assets are included in the 'Intangible Assets', 'Tangible Fixed Assets' and 'Investment Property' lines, as applicable, in the balance sheet.

The Company applies IAS 36 to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired and accounts for any identified impairment loss as described in note 2.11.

As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lessee not to separate non-lease components, and
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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.6
Leases (continued)

instead account for any lease and associated non-lease components as a single arrangement. The Company has used this practical expedient.

 
2.7

Government grants

Government grants received on capital expenditure are initially recognised within deferred income on the Company's balance sheet and are subsequently recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the useful life of the related capital expenditure.
Grants for revenue expenditure are presented as part of the profit or loss in the periods in which the expenditure is recognised.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.11

Tangible fixed assets

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

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Short-term leasehold property
-
Straight line over the length of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
-
Straight line over 5 years
Office equipment
-
Straight line over 3 years
Fixtures and fittings
-
Straight line over 3 years on kitchen displays

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.

 
2.12

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.13

Debtors

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

 
2.14

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.15

Creditors

Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers.

Creditors are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

3.


Employees

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


        2022
        2021
            No.
            No.







Average number of employees
17
17


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Short-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2022
5,998,248
444,564
74,173
710,170
7,227,155


Additions
-
7,308
61,855
-
69,163


Disposals
-
(25,753)
(2,845)
-
(28,598)



At 31 December 2022

5,998,248
426,119
133,183
710,170
7,267,720



Depreciation


At 1 January 2022
591,248
318,651
71,785
710,170
1,691,854


Charge for the year on owned assets
607,368
72,770
8,519
-
688,657


Disposals
-
(25,173)
(635)
-
(25,808)



At 31 December 2022

1,198,616
366,248
79,669
710,170
2,354,703



Net book value



At 31 December 2022
4,799,632
59,871
53,514
-
4,913,017



At 31 December 2021
5,407,000
125,912
2,387
-
5,535,299


The net book value of owned and leased assets included as "Tangible fixed assets" in the balance sheet is as follows:

2022
2021
£
£


Tangible fixed assets owned
113,383
128,299

Right-of-use tangible fixed assets
4,799,632
5,407,000

4,913,015
5,535,299

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

           4.Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Information about right-of-use assets is summarised below:

Net book value

2022
2021
£
£

Leasehold Property
4,799,632
5,399,457

Other tangible fixed assets
-
7,543

4,799,632
5,407,000




5.


Stocks

2022
2021
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,524,328
1,251,854

1,524,328
1,251,854




6.


Debtors

2022
2021
£
£


Trade debtors
105,270
150,847

Prepayments and accrued income
206,016
169,207

311,286
320,054



7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2022
2021
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
493,546
416,299

493,546
416,299


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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2022
2021
£
£

Trade creditors
177,711
540,025

Amounts owed to group undertakings
2,135,124
2,166,644

Other taxation and social security
501,884
354,880

Lease liabilities
527,379
575,390

Other creditors
1,976,813
1,764,893

Accruals and deferred income
130,508
(3,712)

5,449,419
5,398,120



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2022
2021
£
£

Lease liabilities
4,453,417
4,980,796

4,453,417
4,980,796



10.

Leases

Company as a lessee

The leasing activities relate to the leasing of the Company's showroom as a lessee. The lease was entered into on 10 February 2022 for a 10 year lease term.
The depreciation charge for the year is on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the underlying lease.

Lease liabilities are due as follows:

2022
2021
£
£

Not later than one year
527,379
575,390

Between one year and five years
2,403,808
2,294,270

Later than five years
2,049,609
2,686,526

4,980,796
5,556,186

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B&B ITALIA LONDON LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

11.


Financial instruments

2022
2021
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
493,546
416,299




12.


Share capital

2022
2021
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



500,000 (2021 - 500,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
500,000
500,000



13.


Pension commitments

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 £47,111 (2021 - £39,068). 
Contributions totalling £5,096 (2021 - £81,546) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


14.


Controlling party

The company is a subsidiary undertaking of B&B Italia S.p.A. The ultimate party is International Design Holding a company which acquired, through Design Holding, B&B Italia S.p.A on 22nd November 2018.
The largest group in which the results of the Company are consolidated is that headed by International Design Holding. The consolidated financial statements of these groups are available to the public and may be obtained from Milano via Montenapoleone, 29 cap 20121.


15.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 27 September 2023 by Oliver Spevack ACA FCCA (senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Hamlyns Limited.

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