Hamleys of London Limited
Hamleys of London Limited
Hamleys of London Limited
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31st December, 2020
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Hamleys of London Limited (the 'company') for the year ended
31 December 2020 which comprise the Statement of Profit or Loss, the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Changes in Equity, the Statement of Cash
Flows and Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows, 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
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.
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 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.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic
Report, the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities, 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.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
the information given in the 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 Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
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In the 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 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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from
branches not visited by us; or
the 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
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 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 company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.
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:
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.
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.
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Revenue 3 18,889 47,319
Finance income 6 - 6
108,872 110,230
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 11 7,642 10,239
Trade and other receivables 12b 1,795 9,615
Cash and cash equivalents 13 165 5,150
9,602 25,004
EQUITY
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 14 2,000 2,000
Capital contribution reserve 15 500 500
Retained earnings 15 (18,223) (9,216)
LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 16 172 340
Financial liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 17 105,574 106,603
105,746 106,943
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 16 27,462 32,188
Financial liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 17 989 1,149
Provisions 20 - 1,670
28,451 35,007
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on April 22, 2021 and were
signed on its behalf by:
Changes in equity
Total comprehensive loss - (8,582) - (8,582)
Changes in equity
Total comprehensive loss - (8,965) - (8,965)
Foreign exchange movements - (42) - (42)
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
1. RECONCILIATION OF LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
31.12.20 31.12.19
£'000 £'000
Loss before income tax (11,574) (9,810)
Depreciation charges 4,681 5,065
Impairment - 1,112
Finance costs 5,469 5,592
Finance income - (6)
(1,424) 1,953
Decrease / (Increase) in inventories 2,597 (265)
Decrease in trade and other receivables 7,820 5,524
(Decrease) / Increase in trade and other payables (7,096) 108,253
The amounts disclosed on the Statement of Cash Flows in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these
Statement of Financial Position amounts:
Hamleys of London Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The registration
number of the company is 02287862 and registered office of the company is situated at 4 Floor Suite A, Greencoat
House, Francis Street, London, England, SW1P 1DH.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company financial statements have been prepared and approved by the directors in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (“Adopted IFRSs”).
The accounting policies set out below have, unless otherwise stated, been applied consistently to all years presented in
these financial statements.
Judgements made by the directors, in the application of these accounting policies that have significant effect on the
financial statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in note 23.
The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis except where IFRSs require an alternative treatment.
Revenue from the sale of stock comprises the fair value of goods sold to external customers, net of value added tax and
promotional discounts. Revenue is recognised on the sale of goods when the significant risks and rewards of ownership
of the goods have passed to the customer and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. The significant risks and
rewards of ownership are deemed to have been passed when sold over the counter in store and when despatched for
online sales.
Revenue from the sale of concessions stock comprises the fair value of commissions earned by Hamleys of London
Limited on the sale of any stock owned by concessions. Revenue is recognised on the sale of the goods when the
significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer and the amount of revenue can be
measured reliably. The significant risks and rewards of ownership are deemed to have been passed when sold over the
counter in store and when despatched for online sales.
Expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands is recognised in the income statement as an expense as
incurred.
Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Company are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and less
accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation
Amortisation is charged to the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of
intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite. Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and goodwill are
systematically tested for impairment at each balance sheet date. Other intangible assets are amortised from the date they
are available for use. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Trademarks 5 years
Branding 2 years
Computer software 3 years
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate
items of property, plant and equipment.
Leases in which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset are
classified as financial leases. Leased assets acquired by way of finance lease are stated at an amount equal to the lower
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of their fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease, less accumulated
depreciation and less accumulated impairment losses. Operating lease payments are accounted for as described at 1.11
below.
Depreciation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an
item of property, plant and equipment. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Leasehold property: Shorter of lease of premises or 10 years
Fixtures and fittings: 3 -5 years
Computer equipment: 3 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each balance sheet date.
Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, loans and
borrowings and trade and other payables.
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition they are measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment.
A provision for impairment of trade receivables 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. The amount of the provision is
determined as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows,
and is recognised in the statement of profit and loss in administrative expenses.
Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition they are measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand
and form an integral part of the Company’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents
for the purpose only of the cash flow statement.
Interest-bearing borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial
recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any
impairment losses.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is based on the weighted average principle and
includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and other costs in bringing them to their existing location and
condition.
When necessary, provision is made to reduce the cost to no more than net realisable value having regard to the nature
and condition of inventory as well as anticipated utilisation and saleability.
2.5. Taxation
Tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the statement of profit and
loss and other comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which
case it is recognised in equity.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted
or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences are not provided for:
the initial recognition of goodwill; the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable
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profit other than in a business combination, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they
will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner
of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively
enacted at the balance sheet date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future profits will be available against which
the temporary difference can be utilised.
Foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the Company’s functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling
at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date
are retranslated to the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences
arising on translation are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are
retranslated to the functional currency at foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was determined.
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme
are charged to the income statement in the period to which they relate.
Following the adoption of IAS 32, financial instruments issued by the Company are treated as equity only to the extent
that they meet the following two conditions:
(a) They include no contractual obligations upon the company to deliver cash or other financial assets or to exchange
financial assets or financial liabilities with another party under conditions that are potentially unfavourable to the
company; and
(b) where the instrument will or may be settled in the company’s own equity instruments, it is either a non-derivative that
includes no obligation to deliver a variable number of the company’s own equity instruments or is a derivative that
will be settled by the company’s exchanging a fixed amount of cash or other financial assets for a fixed number of its
own equity instruments.
To the extent that this definition is not met, the proceeds of issue are classified as a financial liability. Where the
instrument so classified takes the legal form of the company’s own shares, the amounts presented in these financial
statements for called up share capital and share premium account exclude amounts in relation to those shares.
A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether
there is objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if objective evidence indicates that a loss event
has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future
cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its
carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective
interest rate. Interest on the impaired asset continues to be recognised through the unwinding of the discount. When a
subsequent event causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed
through profit or loss.
Non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets, are
reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists,
then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill, and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives or
that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated each year at the same time.
The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs
to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For
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the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group
of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets
or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”).
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable
amount. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of CGUs are
allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, and then to reduce the carrying
amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.
Impairment losses recognised in prior years are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has
decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to
determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount
does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no
impairment loss had been recognised.
Expenses
Lease payments
Payments made under leases are recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Contingent rentals arising under leases are recognised as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.
In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into a lease such incentives are recognised as a liability. Lease
incentives are recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight line basis over the lease term, except where
another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease are
consumed.
Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability.
The finance charge is allocated to each year during the lease term so as to produce a constant yearly rate of interest on
the remaining balance of the liability.
Financing expenses comprise interest payable and finance leases recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest
method. Financing income comprise interest receivable on funds invested.
Interest income and interest payable is recognised in profit or loss as it accrues, using the effective interest method.
3. REVENUE
Segmental reporting
2020 2019
£000 £000
Sale of goods 18,889 47,319
Revenue from concessions is required to be shown on a net basis, being the commission received rather than the
gross value achieved by concessionaires on sales. The directors believe that gross transactional value, which
presents revenue on a gross basis before adjusting for concessions, represents a good guide to the value of the
overall activity of the Group.
1,112 1,259
The average number of persons employed by the Company (including directors) during the year, analysed by category,
was as follows:
Number of employees
2020 2019
Selling and distribution 441 555
Administration 46 68
487 623
2020 2019
£000 £000
Wages and salaries 5,180 12,418
Social security costs 469 944
Contributions to defined contribution plans 177 219
2020 2019
£000 £000
Interest expense on bank loan and overdrafts 131 116
Interest expense on finance leases - 64
Interest expenses on lease liabilities 5,334 5,412
Other interest expense 4 -
Total finance expense 5,469 5,592
2020 2019
£000 £000
Rentals under operating leases:
Hire of plant and machinery 57 63
Other operating leases:
Property
Capital contribution and rent free year unwind (191) (548)
Depreciation and amortisation charge for the year
Depreciation charge - owned property, plant and equipment 1,137 1,277
Depreciation charge - right of use assets 3024 3,254
Amortisation charge 520 533
Impairment charge - 1,112
Net gains on foreign currency (62) (203)
Amounts receivable by the Company’s auditors and their associates in respect of services to the Company and its
associates, other than the audit of the Company’s financial statements, have not been disclosed as the information is
required instead to be disclosed on a consolidated basis in the financial statements of the Company’s UK parent,
Reliance Brands Holding UK Limited.
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8. INCOME TAX
2020 2019
Current tax expense £000 £000
Current tax on income for the period (215) (606)
Adjustments for prior years - (26)
Current tax credit (215) (632)
9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Computer
Trademark software Totals
£'000 £'000 £'000
COST
At 1 January 2020 3,183 4,666 7,849
Additions - 121 121
Transfers - 294 294
AMORTISATION
At 1 January 2020 3,079 3,943 7,022
Amortisation for year 51 469 520
The Company carried out a full impairment review of fixed assets held at each of its stores to assess their recoverable
amounts. The carrying value of intangible assets were also reviewed.
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DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2020 Reclassifications 4,244 1,406 22,867 2,637 29,984
- 14,804 (14,804) - -
11. INVENTORIES
31.12.20 31.12.19
£'000 £'000
Stocks 7,642 10,239
During the year £1,925 thousand (2019: £2,143 thousand) was recognised as an expense in cost of sales in respect of
the write down of inventory to net realisable value.
1,795 9,615
Aging of trade receivables (which are included in trade and other receivables), based on invoice date and net of
allowance of doubtful debts, is as follows:
2020 2019
£000 £000
Within 30 days 292 -
31-60 days 2 -
121+ days 18 -
Total 312 -
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£'000 £'000
Current:
Bank overdraft 2,937 2,448
Trade creditors 2,190 7,368
Amounts owed to group undertakings 19,119 18,040
Social security and other taxes 93 760
Other creditors 84 128
Accruals 2,729 3,170
VAT payable 265 202
Deferred income 45 72
27,462 32,188
Non-current:
Other creditors 172 340
989 1,149
Non-current:
Other interest-bearing loans
and liabilities - 40
Leases (see note 18) 105,574 106,563
105,574 106,603
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Minimum Minimum
lease lease
payment Interest Principal payments Interest Principal
2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Lease liabilities
31.12.20 31.12.19
£'000 £'000
Gross obligations repayable:
Within one year 989 988
Between one and five years 1,931 2,779
In more than five years 103,643 103,784
106,563 107,551
106,563 107,551
Senior management and the directors have overall responsibility for the oversight of the Company’s risk management
framework. Senior management and directors review and manage risk on an ad hoc basis when required through specific
consideration of transactions. When identified, agreed actions are taken to mitigate these risks.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual
obligation and arises principally from the Company's intercompany receivables.
The company is also exposed to credit risk arising from other financial assets, which comprise of cash and short term
deposits. The Company's exposure to credit risk arises from the default of the counterparty with a maximum exposure
equal to the carrying value of these instruments if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual
obligation.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due by ensuring that
there is sufficient cash or working capital facilities to meet the Company’s cash requirements.
The risk is measured by review of forecast liquidity each month to determine whether there are sufficient credit facilities to
meet forecast requirements. Cash flow forecasts are submitted monthly to the Directors. These continue to
demonstrate the strong cash generating ability of the business and its ability to operate within existing agreed facilities.
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All short term trade and other payables, accruals, bank overdrafts and borrowings mature within one year or less. The
carrying value of all financial liabilities due in less than one year is equal to their contractual undiscounted cash flows.
The maturity profile of the contractual undiscounted cash flows of the Company's financial liabilities is as follows:
2020 2019
£000 £000
In less than one year - 171
In more than one year but not more than two years - 41
In more than two years but not more than three years - -
Total - 212
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in the market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the
Company's income. The Company's exposure to market risk predominately relates to foreign currency risk.
Foreign currency risk
The Company operates internationally and is, therefore, exposed to the foreign exchange risk which can negatively
impact revenue, costs, margins and profits.
The Company transacts with its suppliers of finished goods, based in continental Europe and Asia, in euro and US dollar.
In addition to this, the Company is exposed to transaction risk on the translation and conversion of surplus US dollar cash
balances into pounds sterling.
The following table shows the extent to which the Company has monetary assets at the balance sheet date in currencies
other than the local currency of operation. Monetary assets and liabilities refer to cash and other amounts to be received
or paid in cash.
Monetary assets Monetary liabilities
2020 2019 2020 2019
£000 £000 £000 £000
Euro - - 8 201
US Dollar - - 3,092 4,244
Danish Krone - - 1 26
Rupees - - - 85
- - 3,101 4,556
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to
optimise returns to its shareholders. The Board’s policy is to retain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor,
creditor, and market confidence and to sustain future growth. The directors regularly monitor the level of capital in the
Group to ensure that this can be achieved.
The fair value of each class of financial assets and liabilities is the carrying amount, based on the following assumptions:
Trade receivables, trade payables and borrowings
The fair value approximates to the carrying value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Financial instruments carried at fair value should be measured with reference to the following levels:
· Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
· Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) and
· Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)
All financial instruments carried at fair value have been measured using a Level 2 valuation method.
The fair value (which is equal to carrying value) of financial assets and liabilities are as follows:
2020 2019
£000 £000
Cash and cash equivalents 165 5,150
Trade and other receivables 1795 7,451
Total financial assets 1,960 12,601
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2020 2019
Increase/ Increase/
(decrease in (decrease in
equity) equity)
£000 £000
10% appreciation in the US dollar (309) (424)
10% depreciation in the US dollar 309 424
A strengthening / weakening of sterling, as indicated, against the US dollar at each year would have increased /
(decreased) retained earnings by the amounts shown above. This analysis is based on foreign exchange rate variances
that the Company considers to be reasonably possible at the end of the reporting year. The analysis assumes that all
other variables remain constant.
20. PROVISIONS
31.12.20 31.12.19
£'000 £'000
Other provisions - 1,670
Analysed as follows:
Current - 1,670
21. CONTINGENCIES
There is a cross-guarantee in place between certain group companies in respect of the current year bank facilities. The
Company exposure at the end of the year is £nil (2019: nil).
Holding Companies
Reliance Brands Holding UK Limited - - 11,587 1,613
Reliance Brands Limited - - 279 -
- 6,572 19,119 18,040
Note that there is a balance of £9,604 thousand owing to Hamleys of London Limited from Hamleys Toys (Ireland)
Limited. This entity ceased trading and therefore it is considered prudent to provide against this balance.
Recoverability of inventories
The value of inventories is assessed for impairment and where required, a provision is made to reduce the cost to no
more than net realisable value. This requires judgement and assumptions are made on anticipated utilisation and
saleability, taking into account the nature and condition of inventory as well as historic experience and assessment of
future profitability.
Recoverability of receivables
Trade receivables are assessed for impairment and are impaired if objective evidence indicates that a loss event has
occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future
cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably. The directors use historic experience and assessment of future
profitability to assess whether an impairment is required.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent
that it is probable that future profits will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilised. The directors
make an assessment of future profits based on historical experience and various other forecasting judgements and
assumptions. Where it is not deemed probable that future profits will be available, the deferred tax asset is not
recognised to this extent.