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Registered number: 02733405









INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED









FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

 
INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02733405

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2018

2018
2017
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 6 
5,894,989
4,152,585

Investments
 7 
15,000
15,000

  
5,909,989
4,167,585

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
1,179,334
1,926,778

Cash at bank and in hand
 9 
376,432
352,374

  
1,555,766
2,279,152

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 10 
(3,515,282)
(3,109,677)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(1,959,516)
 
 
(830,525)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,950,473
3,337,060

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 11 
(1,485,969)
(1,099,306)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 14 
(597,614)
(395,129)

  
 
 
(597,614)
 
 
(395,129)

Net assets
  
1,866,890
1,842,625


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
1,314
1,314

Profit and loss account
  
1,865,576
1,841,311

  
1,866,890
1,842,625


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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02733405
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 APRIL 2018

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 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 27 November 2018.



M Loddy
P Freeman
Director
Director

The notes on pages 3 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

1.


General information

Independent Hire & Sales Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 02733405. The registered office is Peregrine House, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1EH. The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the hiring of scaffolding and vehicles and general contracting. 

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 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 financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £. 

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

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 4 Statement of Financial Position paragraph 4.12(a)(iv);
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 11.41(b), 11.41(c), 11.41(e), 11.41(f), 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 26 Share-based Payment paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Independent Scaffolding Group Limited as at 30 April 2018 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Revenue

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. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.4

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

 
2.5

Leased assets: the Company as lessee

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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.

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, 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.

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.

  
2.9
Contributions to share incentive plan (SIP)

In accordance with FRS 102 Section 1A, contributions to the SIP are not recognised in the Profit and Loss Account until such time as the shares vest unconditionally with the employees. Until that time, the employee share ownership plan trust's investment in the shares of the holding company are shown as an investment. 

 
2.10

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using both a reducing balance basis and straight line basis as detailed below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
33%
reducing balance 33% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
reducing balance

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.12

Valuation of investments

Investments held as fixed assets are stated at cost, together with subsequent capital contributions, less any provisions for impairment in value.

 
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

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance Sheet 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 Balance Sheet.

 
2.17

Financial instruments

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, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.

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 financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in the case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost.

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 Comprehensive Income.

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.

 
2.18

Dividends

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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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

3.


 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In applying the Company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The directors' judgements, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence at the time when the decisions are made, and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
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. 
Management considers that there are no judgments that have been made in the process of applying the entity's accounting policies that have a significant effect on the financial statements. Furthermore,  management considers that there are no areas of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.


4.


Auditors' remuneration


The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non audit services as these are disclosed in the group accounts of the parent Company.


5.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 31 (2017 - 25).

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

6.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 May 2017
5,654,893
1,596,827
82,611
7,334,331


Additions
1,382,180
182,947
-
1,565,127


Transfers intra group
735,650
-
-
735,650


Disposals
(11,150)
(135,267)
-
(146,417)



At 30 April 2018

7,761,573
1,644,507
82,611
9,488,691



Depreciation


At 1 May 2017
2,346,645
777,980
57,121
3,181,746


Charge for the year on owned assets
287,961
13,451
3,572
304,984


Charge for the year on financed assets
18,325
207,432
-
225,757


Disposals
(10,196)
(108,589)
-
(118,785)



At 30 April 2018

2,642,735
890,274
60,693
3,593,702



Net book value



At 30 April 2018
5,118,838
754,233
21,918
5,894,989



At 30 April 2017
3,308,248
818,847
25,490
4,152,585

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

7.


Fixed asset investments





Other fixed asset investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 May 2017
15,000



At 30 April 2018

15,000






Net book value



At 30 April 2018
15,000



At 30 April 2017
15,000


8.


Debtors

2018
2017
£
£


Trade debtors
2,340
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
860,750
1,552,896

Other debtors
11,268
110,115

Prepayments and accrued income
304,976
263,767

1,179,334
1,926,778



9.


Cash and cash equivalents

2018
2017
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
376,432
352,374

376,432
352,374


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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2018
2017
£
£

Other loans
289,616
139,725

Trade creditors
1,398,967
435,966

Amounts owed to group undertakings
988,178
788,178

Corporation tax
99,332
172,158

Other taxation and social security
115,451
195,998

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
315,381
316,717

Other creditors
58,659
396,747

Accruals and deferred income
249,698
664,188

3,515,282
3,109,677



11.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2018
2017
£
£

Bank loans
658,638
-

Other loans
601,619
729,552

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
225,712
369,754

1,485,969
1,099,306


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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

12.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2018
2017
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Other loans
289,616
139,725


289,616
139,725

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
70,168
-

Other loans
153,319
29,552


223,487
29,552

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
219,338
-

Other loans
448,300
700,000


667,638
700,000

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
369,132
-

369,132
-

1,549,873
869,277


The above bank loan is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company. In addition there is a cross guarantee and a fixed charge between Independent Hire & Sales Limited, Framework (Specialist Works) Limited, Boundbridge Property Limited, and Independent Scaffolding Group Limited to guarantee payment of the principal of the bank loans.
The above other loan is secured by the plant and machinery of the company.

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

13.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2018
2017
£
£


Within one year
315,381
316,717

Between 1-5 years
225,712
369,754

541,093
686,471


14.


Deferred taxation



2018


£






At beginning of year
(395,129)


Charged to profit or loss
(63,905)


Transferred intra group
(138,580)



At end of year
(597,614)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2018
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(597,614)

(597,614)


15.


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 £9,604 (2017: £430,097). At 30 April 2018, the balance owing to the pension scheme was £629 (2017: £629).

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INDEPENDENT HIRE & SALES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2018

16.


Related party transactions

During the year transactions with the following related parties occurred:
Expenses were paid to entities under common control in the year that amounted to £439,902 (2017: £809,906). These expenses relate to the rental of properties and provision of management services. 
At the year end the following amounts were due from/(to) the related parties:


2018
2017
£
£

Key management
10,536
(391,673)
Entities under common control
(74,268)
35,115
(63,732)
(356,558)


17.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent company is Independent Scaffolding Group Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The ultimate controlling party is M Loddy due to his majority shareholding in the parent company. 


18.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2018 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 27 November 2018 by Charalambos Patsalides (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of Haslers.

 
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