PRIME_AIR_EUROPE_LIMITED - Accounts
PRIME_AIR_EUROPE_LIMITED - Accounts
Company Registration No. 03897611 (England and Wales)
DIRECTORS' REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Secretary
Company number
Registered office
Auditors
Business address
3 Hall Road
Maylands Wood Estate
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7BH
CONTENTS
Page
Directors' report
1 - 2
Independent auditors' report
3 - 4
Profit and loss account
5
Balance sheet
6
Notes to the financial statements
7 - 13
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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The directors present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2013.
Principal activities
Directors
The following directors have held office since 1 November 2012:
(Resigned 1 August 2013)
(Appointed 1 August 2013)
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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Statement of disclosure to auditors
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Director
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF PRIME AIR EUROPE LIMITED
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We have audited the financial statements of Prime Air Europe Limited for the year ended 31 October 2013 set out on pages 5 to 13. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 1, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the company's circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the directors; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Annual Report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Opinion on financial statements
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give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 October 2013 and of its profit for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF PRIME AIR EUROPE LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
for and on behalf of Haines Watts
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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2013
2012
Notes
$
$
Turnover
2
Cost of sales
(5,598,929 )
(5,510,712 )
Gross profit
Distribution costs
(98,760 )
(137,392 )
Administrative expenses
(1,039,649 )
(858,109 )
Operating profit
3
Interest payable and similar charges
4
(445 )
(1,679 )
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
Tax on profit on ordinary activities
5
(103,386 )
(147,753 )
Profit for the year
12
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
There are no recognised gains and losses other than those passing through the profit and loss account.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 OCTOBER 2013
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2013
2012
Notes
$
$
$
$
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7
Current assets
Stocks
8
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
(950,321 )
(845,991 )
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
11
Profit and loss account
12
Shareholders' funds
13
Approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 16 June 2014
Director
Company Registration No. 03897611
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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1
Accounting policies
1.1
Accounting convention
The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is a small company.
1.2
Compliance with accounting standards
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), which have been applied consistently (except as otherwise stated).
1.3
Turnover
1.4
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Computer equipment
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
1.5
Leasing
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.6
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making necessary provisions for obsolete and slow moving stock.
1.7
Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to profit and loss account.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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2
Turnover
Geographical market
Turnover
2013
2012
$
$
Australia and New Zealand
2,150
181,800
Africa
121,150
38,322
Asia and Middle East
219,813
192,356
United Kingdom
1,404,910
1,978,716
Rest of Europe
2,984,629
1,405,186
North America
2,341,971
3,070,859
South America
17,700
-
South East Asia
78,510
201,030
3
Operating profit
2013
2012
$
$
Operating profit is stated after charging:
Depreciation of tangible assets
Loss on foreign exchange transactions
Operating lease rentals
103,393
37,322
Auditors' remuneration
Audit fees
6,324
6,760
Taxation and non audit accounts work
7,161
7,647
13,485
14,407
4
Interest payable
2013
2012
$
$
On bank loans and overdrafts
On overdue tax
88
1,525
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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5
Taxation
2013
2012
$
$
Domestic current year tax
U.K. corporation tax
Adjustment for prior years
102,058
147,202
Foreign corporation tax
Foreign corporation tax
1,328
551
Current tax charge
Factors affecting the tax charge for the year
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation multiplied by standard rate of UK corporation tax of 23.00% (2012 - 24.00%)
Effects of:
Non deductible expenses
Depreciation add back
1,267
3,232
Capital allowances
(1,460)
(1,589)
Foreign tax
1,328
551
Adjustments to previous periods
Other tax adjustments
1,798
4,463
3,784
13,263
Current tax charge for the year
6
Dividends
2013
2012
$
$
Ordinary interim paid
-
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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7
Tangible fixed assets
Computer equipment
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
$
$
$
Cost
At 1 November 2012
Additions
Disposals
(1,611 )
(27,005 )
(28,616 )
At 31 October 2013
Depreciation
At 1 November 2012
On disposals
(1,611 )
(25,186 )
(26,797 )
Charge for the year
At 31 October 2013
Net book value
At 31 October 2013
At 31 October 2012
8
Stocks
2013
2012
$
$
Finished goods and goods for resale
9
Debtors
2013
2012
$
$
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by parent and fellow subsidiary undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2013
2012
$
$
Trade creditors
Amounts owed to parent and fellow subsidiary undertakings
39,860
7,890
Corporation tax
Other taxes and social security costs
-
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
11
Share capital
2013
2012
$
$
Allotted, called up and fully paid
The Ordinary and Ordinary A shares rank pari passu in all respects.
12
Statement of movements on profit and loss account
Profit and loss
account
account
$
Balance at 1 November 2012
Profit for the year
Balance at 31 October 2013
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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13
Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds
2013
2012
$
$
Profit for the financial year
Dividends
-
(500,000 )
Net addition to/(depletion in) shareholders' funds
(87,376 )
Opening shareholders' funds
Closing shareholders' funds
14
Financial commitments
At 31 October 2013 the company was committed to making the following payments under non-cancellable operating leases in the year to 31 October 2014:
Land and buildings
2013
2012
$
$
Operating leases which expire:
Between two and five years
15
Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees (including directors) during the year was:
2013
2012
Number
Number
Sales
6
5
Warehouse
1
1
7
6
Employment costs
2013
2012
$
$
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013
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16
Control
The immediate parent company is Prime Air LLC, a company incorporated in the United States of America.
The ultimate parent company is Heico Corporation, a company incorporated in the United States of America.
Consolidated accounts for Heico Corporation, are available from 3000 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021, United States of America.
The ultimate parent company is Heico Corporation, a company incorporated in the United States of America.
Consolidated accounts for Heico Corporation, are available from 3000 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021, United States of America.
17
Related party relationships and transactions
The company has taken advantage of the exemption available in FRS 8 "Related party disclosures" whereby it has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent company or any wholly owned subsidiary undertakings of the group.