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Registered number: 03205251
CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03205251
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MAY 2023
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Net current assets/(liabilities)
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Provisions for liabilities
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03205251
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MAY 2023
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
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 income and retained earnings 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 by:
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Mr A Koumi
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
The company is a private company limited by shares and is incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 03205251. The registered office is 56A Haverstock Hill, London NW3 2BH.
The company is engaged in property investment in the form of letting of high quality commercial and residential accomodation.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors in making their assessment have considered a period of at least 12 months from the date of the signing of the balance sheet. The directors have not identified any material concerns which cast doubts on the ability of the company to continue as a going concern for at least the next 12 months.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.
Revenue comprises rental income, service charges and other sums receivable from the investment properties. Other sums comprise insurance charges, supplies of utilities, premia associated with surrender of tenancies, commissions, fees and other sundry income.
All the properties are leased out under operating leases and are included in investment property in the balance sheet. Rental income from operating leases is recognised in the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Rent received in advance is deferred in the balance sheet and recognised in the period to which it relates to. If the company provides incentives to its customers the incentives are recognised over the lease term on a straight-line basis.
Service charges and other sums receivable from tenants are recognised on an accruals basis by reference to the stage of completion of the relevant service or transactions at the reporting date. These services generally relate to a 12-month period.
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
The company provides deferred tax on investment properties by reference to the tax that would be due on the ultimate sale of the properties. Recognition on this basis means that, where applicable, indexation allowance is taken into account in determining the tax base cost.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by the directors and periodically by external valuers when considered necessary by the directors and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. Changes in fair value are recognised in the profit or loss.
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Provisions for liabilities
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Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties and loans to related parties.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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Significant assumptions regarding the Investment property valuation
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates, judgements and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.
The Company uses the valuation performed by its directors and external valuers as the fair value of its investment properties. The valuation is based upon the key assumptions of estimated rental values and market based yields. In determining fair value the directors and external valuers make reference to market evidence and recent transaction prices for similar properties. Management consider the significant assumptions to the valuation of investment properties to be estimated rental values and market based yields.
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 3 (2022 - 3).
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The 2023 valuations were made by the directors and external Chartered Surveyors, on an open market value.
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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The following liabilities were secured:
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Details of security provided:
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The bank loans and overdrafts are secured by fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company, joint and separate guarantees from the directors Mr A Koumi and Mrs M Koumi and guarantees from the following connected companies;
- The Property Company London Ltd
- Salamis Property Investments Ltd and
- The AMK Heritage Co. Ltd
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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The following liabilities were secured:
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Details of security provided:
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The bank loans are secured by fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company, joint and separate guarantees from the directors Mr A Koumi and Mrs M Koumi and guarantees from the following connected companies;
- The Property Company London Ltd
- Salamis Property Investments Ltd and
- The AMK Heritage Co. Ltd
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The aggregate amount of liabilities repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the balance sheet date is:
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Repayable other than by instalments
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Post balance sheet events
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Property Disposed Post Year End
One property was sold for £1.15M in June 2023 and part of the proceeds was used to repay 2 bank loans which were due to be repaid after the year end.
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CONNAUGHT ENTERPRISES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023 was unqualified.
The audit report was signed on 28 February 2024 by Demetrakis Zemenides (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Goodman Lawrence & Co.
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