Assetco PLC
Annual Report 2011

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AssetCo plc Annual report and financial statements 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 Registered number: 04966347 COMPANY INFORMATION Company registration number 04966347 Registered office Directors 800 Field End Road South Ruislip Middlesex HA4 0QH Tudor Davies (Chairman) Christopher Mills Peter Manning Andrew Freemantle Company secretary Tudor Davies Independent auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors Cornwall Court 19 Cornwall Street Birmingham B3 2DT Nominated adviser, financial adviser and corporate broker Arden Partners plc 125 Old Broad Street London EC2N 1AR Registrar Computershare Investor Services PLC PO Box 82 The Pavilions Bridgewater Road Bristol BS13 8AE Website www.assetco.com CONTENTS Chairman’s statement Board of directors Directors’ report Report of the independent auditor (company financial statements) Company profit and loss Company balance sheet Company cash flow statement Notes to the parent company financial statements Report of the independent auditor (consolidated financial statements) Consolidated income statement Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of changes in equity Consolidated statement of cash flows Notes to the consolidated financial statements Page 1 4 5 13 16 17 18 19 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 Chairman’s statement Introduction This 18 month financial period being reported upon has been one of major disappointment for shareholders, as the share price collapsed from 60p to 1.75p once the serious liquidity problems became apparent, the potential approaches to acquire the business evaporated, and the Company was ultimately financed through the dilutive share issue which was announced last September. However on 29 September the successful restructuring of the business was completed; this allowed for the parent company, AssetCo plc, to ‘re-finance’ and ‘ring-fence’ the Company’s business in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) from the liabilities of the UK operations so that its focus can be on growing the operations in the UAE. In recognition of this change, we are today announcing the appointment to the main Plc’s Board of our UAE’s directors, Gareth White (Managing Director) and Dr Jeff Ord (Operations Director) to take effect from 11 April 2012. Background The Board has undergone significant change during the period under review with the departure of all of the directors who had been present since the time of the reverse acquisition back in 2007, namely: Tim Wightman (Chairman), John Shannon (Chief Executive), Frank Flynn (Finance Director) and Adrian Bradshaw (Non-Executive). Also, Scott Brown who replaced Frank Flynn as Finance Director joined and left during the period. I was appointed as Interim Executive Chairman on 23 March 2011 to replace Tim Wightman and, at the same time, Christopher Mills was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company. This followed announcements on 14 and 18 March 2011 that the £16 million placing was short in meeting working capital needs. The working capital requirement was quantified on 21 March as £3 – £4 million and both my appointment and Mr Mills’ were a condition of further financial support from North Atlantic Value LLP, Gartmore Investment Management Ltd and Utilico Investments Ltd. The liquidity problems the Company faced during the course of the year are well documented and explained in the Circular to Shareholders and the Scheme of Arrangement posted on 9 September 2011. In addition and prior to the refinancing the Board also considered several approaches from potential bidders, none of which resulted in an offer. The shortage of capital identified above as £3 – £4 million proved to be a significant understatement as the complex refinancing solution announced in September last year was ultimately a total package of £69 million involving a further £14 million capital from shareholders, a Scheme of Arrangement, and the restructuring of bank borrowings. The solution was for AssetCo plc to be ‘ring-fenced’ from the liabilities of the rest of the Group enabling a change in strategy to focus on growing its operations in the Middle East where it continues to pursue several contract opportunities and sees potential for expansion for outsourced Fire and Rescue services. The Balance sheet of the Parent Company AssetCo plc, the vehicle for the UAE operations as at 30 September 2011 shows net assets of £5.2 million. Not all of the cash due from the share Placing had been received by the year-end, but after allowing for these receipts and settling expenses, AssetCo plc had cash balances of approximately £7.5 million. Change of Year End/Audited Financial Statements The Board concluded at the time of the restructuring in September 2011 that, to reflect the changing nature of the business, the Company should change its year-end from 31 March to 30 September; this also enabled the impact of the refinancing to be taken into account in the audited financial statements. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 1 Chairman’s statement (continued) Grant Thornton UK LLP resigned as Auditors and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were appointed Auditors of the Company. The timely production and audit of these financial statements for the 18 month period to 30 September 2011 has been hampered by the absence of those involved in the past financial statements, the lack of financial records, complexity of past accounting practices, and the going-concern issues associated with the continuing Bank and customer support for the UK subsidiaries. There is an unmodified audit opinion for the 2011 Balance sheet of the Parent Company that contains the UAE contracts and an emphasis of matter to clarify its basis of preparation as a going-concern to reflect the fact that it is ‘ring-fenced’ from the liabilities of the UK subsidiaries. However, the Company and the Group audit opinions in respect of the opening balance sheet at 1 April 2010 and the Income statements and Cash flows statements for the period ended 30 September 2011 are qualified, and the Group audit opinion is modified in respect of the going-concern basis of preparation of financial statements as a consequence of the UK subsidiaries’ reliance on future Bank and customer support. It is regretful that due principally to a serious failure of management and internal financial controls in the UK operations and at Group level, there were significant overstatement of profits and assets in the financial accounts for the year ended 31 March 2010. As a consequence of a number of errors in the financial statements of prior years, and in accordance with IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors”, the 2009 and the 2010 Balance sheets and the 2010 Income statement have been restated to reflect the relevant adjustments. The extent of these errors is significant: reported revenues for the year ended 31 March 2010 reduced by £19.0 million from £45.2 million to £26.2 million and Operating profits of £17.4 million reduced by £28.8 million to become operating losses of £11.4 million. The Consolidated Income Statement for the 18-month period ended 30 September 2011, shows Revenue of £49.0 million (2010: Restated £26.2 million); Operating loss before Exceptional items of £2.5 million (2010: Restated Operating loss before exceptional items of £2.1 million); Exceptional items of £9.6 million (2010: Restated Exceptional item of £9.3 million); Loss for the period of £22.2 million (2010: Restated loss of £23.3 million). The prior-year adjustments to re-state the Income statements were £25.5 million in 2010 and £13 million in 2009 with the cumulative principal adjustments being: Revenue recognition 2010: £23.2 million (2009: £6.6 million), Onerous lease provisions 2010: £11.9 million (2009: £7.2 million) and an adjustment relating to the write-off of related party balances connected to John Shannon of £2.5 million in 2010 (2009: £nil). The prior-year adjustments relating to the Balance sheet were £149.7 million in 2010 and £120.3 million in 2009, with the principal adjustments being: Property, plant and equipment 2010: £46.6 million (2009: £48.0 million); Goodwill 2010: £56.7 million (2009: £55.0 million); Trade and other Receivables 2010: £22.2 million (2009: £6.6 million) and Onerous leases 2010: £11.9 million (2009: £7.2 million). Business Review UAE It was clear that there were opportunities for profit generation and growth in this territory and from the three-year Special Operations Command contract for outsourced Fire and Rescue Services which had commenced in March 2010, as well as from an agreement with Emirates Advanced Investments which also offers the potential to enter into similar contracts. 2 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Chairman’s statement (continued) The outsourcing operations in UAE commenced trading at the start of this period; it has been recognised by shareholders and remaining management that the business model had good prospects but had been deprived of capital by the previous management as they focussed the support on the UK operations. The vast majority of the capital taken from the UAE at the beginning of the contract has now been returned to these operations. The underlying trading performance in UAE is best explained by reference to the Segmental Reporting for the Parent Company AssetCo plc; in the 18-month period ended 30 September 2011 the UAE business which commenced trading in April 2010 had Revenues of £12.8 million and operating profit of £1.3 million. UK In contrast to our UAE operation, the UK businesses are effectively vehicle leasing & maintenance, and capital had been continually allocated to the capital intensive asset management UK businesses and other companies associated with this sector. These businesses, excluding the September 2011 £14 million Placing, had already been recipients of the various capital raisings totalling £65 million over the last four years. It appears that income and cash generation levels generated were sufficient to meet interest payments but did not match the capital repayment profiles of the Bank borrowings or provide the necessary funds for the longer term asset replacement requirements of the contracts. In effect, funds from shareholders had seemingly been provided to sustain a flawed business model and financial structure with little prospect of shareholder value. The way forward was for shareholders not to inject any more capital into the UK business and for the Plc and UAE operations to be ‘ring-fenced’ from the liabilities of the UK businesses. On this basis, the banks recognised that their borrowings were not matched by the underlying assets and the UK business was only sustainable with reduced levels of debt and capital repayments. As announced in the Circular to Shareholders, the banks agreed in principle to writing their debts down from £79 million to £43 million. It is the intention of the Board to continue to improve performance, become more efficient and either refinance or dispose of these businesses following a period of review. As these are long term asset financing contracts we have been working with the banks and the customers to provide a solution but, given the lack of clarity in past financial statements, the need to finance replacement assets, possible breaches of contract and contract performance issues, the timing and ultimate outcomes are uncertain. Outlook The restructuring should provide a basis for a solution to the difficult UK vehicle leasing and maintenance businesses; but of primary importance is the successful ring-fencing and refinancing of the Parent company to provide a stable financial platform to enable management to concentrate on renewing their successful outsourcing contract in the UAE, and also pursuing further opportunities with their partners in the Middle-East region. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 3 Board of directors Tudor Davies Executive Director Interim Chairman and Company Secretary Appointed to the AssetCo plc board in March 2011 Tudor was the Executive Chairman of Dowding and Mills plc and was subsequently appointed to the board of Castle Support Services plc in June 2007. He was also a non-executive director and subsequently Chairman of Stratagem Group plc from 2000 to 2002. From 1990 to 1999 he was Chief Executive and subsequently Chairman of Hicking Pentecost plc. He is currently also the Chairman of Zytronic plc. Christopher Mills Non-executive Director Chairman of the Audit Committee Member of the Remuneration Committee Member of the Nomination Committee Appointed to the AssetCo plc board in March 2011 Christopher is Chief Executive Officer of Harwood Capital Management Limited and Chief Executive and Investment Manager of North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc. Peter Manning Non-executive Director Chairman of the Remuneration Committee Chairman of the Nomination Committee Member of the Audit Committee Appointed to the AssetCo plc board in September 2008 Peter has extensive international experience in senior operating and customer focused roles in business process outsourcing and in service and technology industries. Between 2004 and 2007, he was Chief Executive of HBS Limited, a business owned by Terra Firma Capital Partners providing business process outsourcing to the local government sector in the UK, which was subsequently sold to Mouchel Group plc. Andrew Freemantle CBE Non-executive Director Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Remuneration Committee Member of the Nomination Committee Appointed to the AssetCo plc board in January 2010 Andrew has extensive leadership experience in complex, multi-site organisations providing mission critical services to the public both in the UK and Internationally. Andrew retired in 2010 as Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution a position he held for 10 years. The RNLI is the world’s largest lifeboat service with an annual budget of over £124 million, operating with 450 lifeboats from 235 lifeboat stations with 1,250 staff and 4,700 volunteer crew. 4 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Directors’ report Introduction The directors present their annual report and the audited financial statements of the company and the Group for the period from 1 April 2010 until 30 September 2011. Principal Activities AssetCo is a Fire and Rescue Services business, and includes: the provision of outsourced fire and rescue services including personnel, training and equipment in the UAE; and the provision and maintenance of fire and rescue equipment under long term asset management contracts in the UK. Business Review Further information relating to the performance of the business, strategy and progress is given in the Chairman’s statement on pages 1 to 3 which is incorporated into this report by reference. The Group has recently been restructured to ring fence its International operations in the UAE which it views as its main focus for growth. The group is in the process of evaluating the future of its UK operations. The Refinancing AssetCo PLC announced Proposals on 9 September 2011 which were subsequently approved on 29 September, to refinance the Group, including the injection of £14 million of new equity into the Company, enabling the Company to focus on growing its operations in the UAE. The Proposals addressed the Company’s current financial issues and effected a recapitalisation. The Proposals included: • • • • A Scheme of Arrangement with Scheme Creditors to compromise and settle all of the Company’s liabilities, other than liabilities which are specifically excluded from the Scheme (such as in respect of the Company’s UAE operations). A capital reorganisation and a 1 for 1,000 share consolidation. The exchange of the Subsidiary Preference Shares in consideration for the issue of 3.75 million New Ordinary Shares by the Company. A placing of 7 million New Ordinary Shares to raise £14 million (before expenses). Background to the Refinancing Financial position of the Company Between 13 December 2010 and 21 February 2011, the Company made a number of statements addressing a need for additional working capital, discussions on bank financing and the possibility of an equity fundraising. On 4 February 2011, the Company became aware of a winding up petition by HMRC. On 3 March 2011, the Company announced an equity placing to raise £16 million (“the March Placing”). On 18 March 2011, prior to the shareholder meeting to approve the March Placing, the Company announced that, due to accelerated creditor demands, the Company was short of working capital. It also stated that a number of Shareholders had indicated that they would be willing to provide additional support up to £10 million. On 21 March 2011, the Company announced that it would need £3 to 4 million of working capital in addition to the £16 million March Placing. However, three Shareholders (NAV, Utilico Group and AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 5 Directors’ report (continued) Gartmore) had pledged £10 million should it be needed. The Company’s shares were suspended in light of a notice from the then Chief Executive, John Shannon, that he refused to be bound by his irrevocable undertaking to vote in favour of the resolutions authorising and enabling the March Placing. On the same day a court injunction was granted requiring John Shannon to abide by his irrevocable undertaking and the March Placing completed on 22 March 2011. On 23 March 2011, Tudor Davies was appointed as Interim Executive Chairman of the Company to replace Tim Wightman who stepped down as Chairman and subsequently as a Director on 30 June 2011, and Christopher Mills was appointed as Non-Executive Director of the Company. On 24 March 2011, John Shannon resigned from the Board on request. On 29 March 2011, the Company announced that the winding up petition from HMRC had been dismissed, but a new petitioner, including the previous management, had been substituted onto the petition. In May 2011, the Company announced that agreement had been reached with the remaining petitioner and the petition had been dismissed. The Company also stated that it had counter claims against previous management; that John Shannon had been dismissed as an employee. The Company also announced that whilst the Group was cash generative and could meet its interest costs, it did not generate sufficient funds to meet the repayment of capital as currently scheduled. The Company noted that its banks were supportive regarding the short term financing situation and were awaiting proposals on a financial restructuring, but in the meantime it was in breach of its banking arrangements. The Company also stated that it was considering all options to realise shareholder value. On 18 May 2011, the Company announced that the Finance Director, Scott Brown, was leaving the Company with immediate effect. On 24 May 2011, the Company announced that Northern Bank had lodged a winding up petition. At the winding up hearing on 29 June 2011, the Company sought and was given a 12 day deferral of the hearing. On 11 July 2011, the Company announced that the court hearing led to a further two week adjournment to enable offer and restructuring discussions to continue. On 25 July 2011 the Company announced it had been granted a further one month deferral to 25 August 2011. On 25 August 2011, the Company announced that it had been granted a further deferral until 28 September 2011 in order to allow creditors to consider the proposed Scheme of Arrangement (referred to further below). Potential approaches to the Company In January 2011, the Company announced that it was in discussions with a third party that might or might not lead to an offer being made for the Company. Subsequently, on 14 February 2011, the Company announced that it had discontinued offer talks with the potential offeror referred to in January 2011. On 14 March 2011 the Directors confirmed that they had received a preliminary approach from a third party which was subject to various conditions including due diligence. 6 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Directors’ report (continued) The independent directors considered the approach to be opportunistic and not in the interests of Shareholders as the indicated price range included an offer at a discount to the market price. As such, the independent directors confirmed that no talks were being conducted with this or any other party on any possible offer for the Company. On 28 March 2011, the Board confirmed that Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c) had made an approach. On 13 June 2011, the Board confirmed that the Company was in discussions with a number of parties which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the business. Subsequently, in July 2011, the Company disclosed that discussions with a potential offeror had reached an advanced stage but the Board had not been able reach an agreement and the potential offeror had not yet been able to reach agreement with the banks. As at 9 September the Directors confirm that they had not had discussions with potential offerors for several weeks. Further Arrangements- UK Business At the time of the proposals it was explained that further steps would be required to stabilise the financial position of the London Group which carries out the contract with the LFEPA, the Lincoln Business which comprises the contract with the Lincoln Fire and Rescue Service, and the other subsidiaries within the Group. The LFEPA contract delivers a steady stream of revenue to the London Group but this does not match the debt repayment profile. The Company is in advanced discussions with the London Group Banks which involve, inter alia, carrying out a restructuring of the London Group followed by a write down of the debt facilities within the London Group to an aggregate total of £30.6 million and agreement with the London Group Banks as to the implementation of such further steps, as are required, to put the London Group in a stable financial position. The Board intends to either refinance or sell the London Group, and consider options for the Lincoln business. Results The consolidated financial statements are set out on pages 39 to 101. During the period a number of errors have been identified that relate to prior periods, and in accordance with IAS 8 “Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors” defines a prior period error as: “Omissions from, and misstatements in, the entity’s financial statements for one or more prior periods arising from a failure to use, or misuse of, reliable information that : a) Was available when financial statements for those periods were authorised for issue; and b) Could reasonably be expected to have been obtained and taken into account in the preparation and presentation of those financial statements. Such errors include the effects of mathematical mistakes, mistakes in applying accounting policies, oversights or misinterpretations of facts, and fraud.” Please refer to note 5 in the consolidated financial statements. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 7 Directors’ report (continued) Dividend A dividend will not be proposed in this year (2010: 1.5p per share £1,360,000, of this £847,000 was paid out with the balance due to shareholder directors. Given the matters set out in the Chairman's statement, these balances have been written back to the income statement. Due to the restatements made to the 31 March 2009 balance sheet, including retained earnings, this dividend may be unlawful). Key Performance Indicators Due to the liquidity problem, the principal indicators used to measure the performance at Group and segment level in the past 6 months are EBITDA and cash generation. There are very detailed KPIs at contract level and the appropriate KPIs for Plc control are under review. Principal Risks and Uncertainties The directors continuously monitor the business and markets to identify and deal with risks and uncertainties as they arise, as the main risk to the group’s business is reliance on a very small number of contracts with Government agencies, and failure to perform could result in these contracts not being renewed or lost, leading to a significant reduction in revenues and materially affect the value and prospects of the Group. Following the successful restructuring carried out in September 2011, and explained in the Circular to Shareholders and the Scheme of Arrangement, the focus is now on International Fire and Rescue and as part of the restructuring, the contract in the UAE has been ring fenced from the UK operations where the problems occurred. Whilst credit risk is low due to the Government backed nature of the contracts, the concentration of revenues from a one source in UAE could expose the Group to material risk to trading performance and contracts in the event of contractual issues arising. The success of the Group depends upon continuing relationships with customers. The Group may need to compete for business with companies who provide similar services in other industry sectors. This may place other competitive pressures on the Group by driving price reductions or causing reduced margins and/or loss of the Group’s market share. The Group’s growth is dependent on winning further total managed services and other contracts and enhancing the returns from existing contracts. Other contracts may be dependent upon the ongoing purchasing power delegated to under Government policy, which is subject to regular review. Contracts with public bodies which are central to the Group’s business are awarded through a formal competitive tendering process, presenting a number of risks, including substantial cost and managerial time and incorrectly estimating the resources and cost structure that will be required to service any contract. The Group has contractual obligations to perform its services within stringent time criteria, and is subject to financial penalties. Any such circumstances may have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, trading performance and prospects. Further, the Group subcontracts some of its contracted obligations and may be responsible for and liable in respect of subcontractor defaults. The Group is dependent upon senior management and so the focus is on the recruitment and retention of qualified employees. The loss of key personnel without adequate replacement may have a material adverse effect on the Group’s business, performance and prospects. The activities of the Group are subject to laws and regulation governing taxes, employment standards and occupational health, safety, environmental and other matters. Failure to comply with such requirements may result in fines and/or penalties being assessed against the Group which could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s business, financial condition, trading performance and prospects. 8 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Directors’ report (continued) Capital Structure The Primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to ensure that capital is available to allocate to business that maximises shareholder value. There were significant changes to the Group’s equity structure, and the Group’s borrowings during the year, and after the year end. Further details are contained in the Circular to shareholders and in the Scheme of Arrangement. Details of the authorised and issued capital, together with details of the movements in the Company’s issued share capital during the year, are shown in note 25. Financial Risk Management See Note 3. Directors The Directors who held office during the period were as follows: Tudor Davies (Interim Executive Chairman) Christopher Mills (Non- Executive) Peter Manning (Non-Executive) Andrew Freemantle (Non-Executive) Tim Wightman (Non- Executive Chairman) Adrian Bradshaw (Non-Executive) John Shannon (Chief Executive Officer) Frank Flynn (Chief Financial Officer) Scott Brown (Chief Financial Officer) – appointed 23 March 2011 – appointed 23 March 2011 – resigned as Chairman 23 March 2011, retired as a director 30 June 2011 – resigned 18 August 2010 – resigned 24 March 2011 – resigned 4 October 2011 – appointed 4 October 2010 and resigned 17 May 2011 The Company Secretaries who held office during the period were as follows: Michael Lavender Richard Fulton Scott Brown Tudor Davies – resigned 18 August 2010 – appointed 18 August 2010 and resigned 4 October 2010 – appointed 4 October 2010 and resigned 5 September 2011 – appointed 5 September 2011 Directors’ Shareholdings The beneficial interests of the directors in the shares of the Company were as follows: Executive directors Tudor Davies* Christopher Mills** John Shannon Frank Flynn At 30 September 2011 Number 25,024 5,915,779 – – Non-executive directors Peter Manning Andrew Freemantle Tim Wightman Adrian Bradshaw * ** Christopher Mills’s shares are owned by NAV in which he has an ownership involvement. 278 18 – – Tudor Davies is also interested in the Company’s shares through a discretionary fund managed by North Atlantic Value LLP (“NAV”) At 31 March 2010 Number – – 26,963,327 7,447,222 28,846 8,480 532,083 267,917 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 9 Directors’ report (continued) Substantial Shareholdings At 10 April 2012 the Company Secretary has been notified, in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules (“DTR”) as issued by the Financial Services Authority, of the following interest in 3% or more in the ordinary share capital of the Company: North Atlantic Value LLP Utilico Group Henderson Global Investors Limited Number of shares 5,915,779 2,379,983 2,349,304 % of issued share capital 53.8 21.6 21.4 Charitable Donations The Group did not make any charitable donations during the year (2010: £nil). Creditor payment policy and practice It is the Company’s policy that payments to suppliers are made in accordance with those terms and conditions agreed with the Company and its suppliers provided that all trading terms have been complied with. During the year the Company’s liquidity problems resulted in non-compliance with this policy. Trade creditors at the year end amount to 43 days (2010: restated nil days) of average supplies for the year. Business combinations and disposals Details of the Group’s disposals can be found in Note 28 to the financial statements. Post Balance sheet events Details of significant events since the balance sheet date can be found in Note 33 to the financial statements. Financial Control Issues The Group has experienced serious failure of management and financial control at subsidiary and at Group level, and these have resulted in the prior year adjustments and exceptional items. The Board believes the control failures were due to basic controls not being in place, controls being overridden by senior management, and incorrect accounting treatment. The new board have been informed that under the stewardship of Mr. Shannon and Mr. Flynn there was a lack of transparent reporting, requests for information were ignored, and related party transactions were entered into without full board approval. The new board cannot be certain that all issues have been captured. Mr Shannon was dismissed as an employee for breaches of fiduciary duty and whilst the company has not carried out a full investigation, as previously announced in May 2011 in connection with the claims against the Company by Messrs Shannon & Flynn in support of the winding up petition, it identified counter claims against John Shannon of £4.6m and also counter claims for breach of fiduciary duty of £3.4m against Frank Flynn. 10 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Directors’ report (continued) Corporate Governance As an AIM listed company, AssetCo plc is not obliged to comply with the UK Corporate Governance Code published in June 2010 (the “Code”) but instead uses its provisions as a guide, but only as considered appropriate to the circumstances of the company. The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance but during the period to 30 September 2011, a combination of a considerable strain due to the pressures in its liquidity position, creditor action, and the departure of the Chairman, Chief Executive, two Finance Directors, the Company Secretary and the Financial Controller, and inadequate accounting systems, resulted in areas of non compliance. The principal areas of non compliance were a breakdown in the systems to produce timely and accurate management information; and for most of the period from 23 March 2011, the Interim Chairman Tudor Davies was the only executive and was required to cover a multiple of roles following the departure of the Chief Executive, the Finance Director and the Company Secretary. Going Concern The directors have considered the going concern assumption for the Parent company, AssetCo plc, and the Group by assessing the operational and funding requirements of the Parent company and for each of the main trading entities. The directors have concluded that in respect of the Parent company which carries out the outsourcing contract in UAE, there are no material uncertainties that the directors have identified relating to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the ability of AssetCo plc to continue as a going concern. Critical to this assessment is the terms of the Scheme of Arrangement which exclude the Parent company from the liabilities of the remaining companies within the Group and also the receipt of additional funding through equity placings which took place during the period. As far as the UK trading subsidiaries are concerned, there is a breach of various banking covenants, and possibly some provisions of the customer contracts. For the past year or so the customers and the banks have been supportive regarding the continuance of these UK contracts but the banks have reserved their rights in respect of breaches of their loan agreements. The directors have therefore concluded that there are material uncertainties relating to events and conditions that cast significant doubt about the ability of these companies to continue as a going concern. The material uncertainties include the need for the continuing support from the banks and customers where contractual negotiations are ongoing; the achievability of future cashflow forecasts; the resolution of a disputed issue on a UK contract where there is a claim of irredeemable default, and formalising the necessary consents from the same parties to the transfer of these subsidiaries to a new holding company as part of a restructuring and separation of these companies from other Group companies that are now in liquidation. In the view of the directors, whilst these matters represent material uncertainties they have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group was unable to continue as a going concern. Statement of directors’ responsibilities The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual 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 prepared the group financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union, and the parent company financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 11 Directors’ report (continued) (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 group and the company and of the profit or loss of the company and group 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 IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the group and parent company financial statements respectively; 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 the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far the directors are aware: • • there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware; and the directors have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit the company’s auditor is aware of that information. information and to establish that The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Independent Auditor Grant Thornton UK LLP resigned from office and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were appointed. In accordance with section 489(4) of the Companies Act 2006 a resolution to reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. By order of the Board Tudor Davies Company Secretary Company Registration Number: 04966347 12 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Report of the independent auditor (company financial statements) We have audited the parent company financial statements of AssetCo plc for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. 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). Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities set out on page 11, 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. This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the company’s members as a body in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing. 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 parent 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 AssetCo plc annual report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report. Basis for qualified opinion on financial position as at 31 March 2010 and disclaimer of opinion on the profit and cash flows for the period ended 30 September 2011 The audit evidence available to us was limited in the following areas because of limitations in the nature of the accounting records maintained by the company: • • • As explained in note 3 to the parent company financial statements, prior period restatements were identified by the Directors during the period. We were appointed auditors on 7 December 2011 and it was not possible for us to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the amounts, included the restated amounts, forming the comparative figures for the year ended 31 March 2010 and the opening balances as at 1 April 2010. During the period the directors identified a number of related party transactions with former directors of the company, disclosed in note 21 to the parent company financial statements. We have been unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence that there were no additional related party transactions which would be required to be disclosed in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 8 and the Companies Act 2006. We have not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence in relation to the completeness of the directors’ emoluments disclosed in note 21 in relation to former directors of the company. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 13 Report of the independent auditor (continued) Qualified opinion on financial position as at 31 March 2010 and disclaimer of opinion on profit and cash flows for the period ended 30 September 2011 Because of the significance of the matters described in the Basis for qualified opinion/disclaimer of opinion paragraph, we have not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on the parent company’s profit and cash flows for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the parent company’s profit and cash flows for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. In our opinion, except for the effects of the matters described in the Basis for qualified opinion/disclaimer of opinion paragraph, the parent company financial statements: • • • give a true and fair view of the state of the company’s affairs as at 30 September 2011; have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Emphasis of matter - Basis of preparation We draw attention to note 2 to the financial statements, which explains the basis of preparation of the financial statements. During the period ended 30 September 2011 the company raised additional funding through equity placings and also entered into a scheme of arrangement on 29 September 2011 which excluded it from the liabilities of its subsidiary companies. As a result, the directors have concluded that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report for the financial period for which the parent company financial statements are prepared is consistent with the parent company financial statements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In respect solely of the limitations of our work referred to above; • • • we have not obtained all the information and explanations that we considered necessary for the purpose of our audit; in our opinion, adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company; and we have been unable to establish whether all disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law have been made. 14 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Report of the independent auditor (continued) 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: • • returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. Other matter We have reported separately on the group financial statements of AssetCo plc for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. The opinion in that report is qualified. Andrew Hammond (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors Birmingham 10 April 2012 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 15 Company profit and loss account for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 18 months to 30 September 2011 Exceptional items (note 6) £'000 Pre- exceptional £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 Exceptional items (note 6) £'000 Pre- Total exceptional £'000 £'000 Total £'000 Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating loss Non operating exceptional items (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before interest and taxation Interest receivable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities (Loss)/profit for the period Notes Restated Restated Restated (note 3) 4 5 6 8 8 9 12,796 (8,372) 4,424 – – – 12,796 (8,372) 4,424 – – – – – – – – – (4,837) (23,672) (28,509) (531) (131,075) (131,606) (413) (23,672) (24,085) (531) (131,075) (131,606) – 106,628 106,628 – (130) (130) (413) 82,956 82,543 (531) (131,205) (131,736) 57 (245) – – 57 236 (245) (6) – – 236 (6) (601) 82,956 82,355 (301) (131,205) (131,506) – – – – (1,089) (1,089) (601) 82,956 82,355 (301) (132,294) (132,595) All activities relate to continuing operations. There is no difference between the (loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation and the (losses) /profits for the financial period stated above, and their historical cost equivalent. There are no gains or losses other than the profit of £82,355,000 attributable to the shareholders for the period ended 30 September 2011 (2010: loss of £132,595,000) and therefore no separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has been presented. The cumulative effect of the prior period adjustments is £235,226,000 (2010: £235,226,000). 16 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Company Balance Sheet As at 30 September 2011 30 September 2011 31 March 2010 31 March 2009 Notes £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Restated (note3) £'000 £'000 Restated (note3) NET ASSETS EMPLOYED Fixed assets Investments in subsidiaries Tangible fixed assets 11 12 – 103 – – – – Current assets Debtors Cash held in respect of the Scheme of Arrangement Cash held in respect of a bond Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year Amount owed to the Scheme of Arrangement Net current assets/ (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities and net assets REPRESENTED BY Called up share capital Share premium account Merger reserve Share based payment reserve Profit and loss reserve Total shareholders’ funds/(deficit) 13 11,841 14 5,000 4,226 1,688 22,755 – – – 21 21 15 15 (12,695) (5,000) (17,695) (111,205) – (111,205) 8,920 – – 7,500 16,420 (1,478) – (1,478) 5,060 5,163 25,353 62,645 68,293 – (151,128) (111,184) (111,184) 22,678 29,288 68,293 680 (232,123) 14,942 14,942 18,345 26,115 68,293 580 (98,391) 5,163 (111,184) 14,942 17 17 18 18 18 19 The financial statements on pages 16 to 35 were approved on behalf of the Board of Directors and signed by T G Davies on 10 April 2012. Registered number: 04966347 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 17 Company Cash Flow Statement for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 Note 23 Net cash outflow from operating activities Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received Interest paid Net cash (outflow)/inflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance Taxation Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash outflow for capital expenditure and financial investment Cash deposited in respect of scheme of arrangement and a bond Equity dividends paid to shareholders Net cash outflow before financing Financing Issue of ordinary share capital Net cash inflow from financing Increase/(decrease) in net cash in the period Reconciliation of net (debt)/cash Net cash at beginning of period Increase/(decrease) in net cash Overdrafts eliminated through Creditor Scheme of Arrangement 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 (7,726) 57 (245) (188) (1,096) (141) (141) (9,226) (847) (19,224) 20,491 20,491 1,267 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 (775) 1,267 1,196 1,688 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (14,874) 236 (6) 230 – – – – (1,137) (15,781) 7,506 7,506 (8,275) 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 7,500 (8,275) – (775) 18 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements for the 18 months period ended 30 September 2011 Legal status and activities 1. AssetCo plc (“the Company”) is principally involved in the provision of management and resources to the fire and rescue emergency services in international markets. It currently trades through a branch in UAE and its strategy is to develop this business. It is also the ultimate holding company for various UK domiciled subsidiaries, including AssetCo London Limited, AssetCo Engineering Limited, and AssetCo Lincoln Limited who operate under PFI contracts to provide and maintain fire and rescue equipment for both the London and Lincoln Fire Brigades. On the 29 September 2011 a share placing totalling £14,000,000 and a creditor scheme of arrangement were approved, whereby effectively all known and unknown liabilities were settled for a total consideration of £5,000,000 and the company became ring fenced from all UK subsidiaries. Basis of preparation 2. The separate financial statements of the Company are presented as required by the Companies Act 2006. They have been prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards and law. The Company announced a change in its accounting reference date from 31 March to 30 September. The principal accounting policies are summarised below and have been applied consistently in both periods presented. Investments Investments in subsidiary companies are stated at cost, less provisions for diminution in carrying value. Provisions are calculated with reference to value in use, adjusted for relevant debt. Fixed assets Fixed assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced parts is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the profit and loss account during the financial period in which they are incurred. Depreciation on assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives as follows: Fixtures and fittings 3 – 5 years The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within operating profit in the profit and loss account. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 19 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. Where the company does not have immediate access to cash, it is separately classified in the balance sheet. Accrued income Material income earned from, but not yet invoiced to, customers in the financial period is included within prepayments and accrued income where receipt of such income is reasonably certain. Deferred income Deferred income arises when income from customers is received in advance of the period in which the company is contractually obliged to provide its service. Such income is held within accruals and deferred income and only released to the profit and loss account when the company has met its related obligations. Tax Tax on ordinary activities is provided on taxable profits/(losses) using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date. Tax on ordinary activities is recognised in the profit and loss account except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in Shareholders’ funds, in which case it is recognised in Shareholders’ funds. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events have occurred at that date that will result in an obligation to pay more, or a right to pay less or to receive more tax, except that deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that the directors consider that it is more likely than not that there will be suitable taxable profits from which the future reversal of the underlying timing differences can be deducted. Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which timing differences reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Share capital Ordinary shares are classified as Shareholders’ funds. Share premium The share premium account represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for ordinary shares, net of expenses of the share issue. Factored debtors Factoring arrangements that do not transfer all economic risks and rewards are accounted for by continuing to recognise the continuing rights over the receivable and by recognising any related obligation to the third party factor. 20 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Dividends Dividends are recognised as a liability in the period in which they are authorised. The interim dividend is recognised when it is paid and the final dividend is recognised when it has been approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Share based payments The Company has applied the requirements of FRS 20, “Share-based Payments”. The Company issues equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. Foreign currency Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions are recognised in the profit and loss account. Foreign operations translation Balance sheets are translated into sterling at the exchange rate prevailing on the balance sheet date and gains or losses arising from the translation recognised through shareholders’ funds. Turnover Turnover comprises the value of revenue recognised in respect of sale of goods and the provision of service contracts. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when: • • • • • the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to the customer from the company and this is generally when the goods have been delivered to the customer and accepted: effective control over the goods and the management involvement associated with ownership is no longer held by the company which is generally when the goods have been despatched: the amount of revenue can be measured reliably: it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company: and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Revenue from the provision of service contracts is only recognised when the stage of completion can be measured reliably and it is probable that economic benefit will flow to the company. Where lump sum payments are received, these revenue receipts are deferred and recognised by allocating the lump sum revenue over the life of the contract. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 21 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Exceptional items Items which are material either because of their size or their nature, and which are non-recurring, are presented within their relevant profit and loss account category, but highlighted through separate disclosure. The separate reporting of exceptional items helps provide a better picture of the Company’s underlying performance. Items which may be included within the exceptional category include: Non operating • costs of fundamentally restructuring the business; • • profit and losses on sale of subsidiaries; profit and losses on sale of significant fixed assets; Operating • provisions against investments in subsidiaries; • • costs in relation to the Company’s scheme of arrangement with creditors; provisions against amounts owed by subsidiaries. Restatement note 3. AssetCo has identified omissions from, and misstatements in, the entity’s financial statements for one or more prior periods arising from a failure to use, or misuse of, reliable information that: a) b) was available when financial statements for those periods were authorised for issue; and could reasonably be expected to have been obtained and taken into account in the preparation of those financial statements. Accounting standards define such errors include the effects of mathematical mistakes, mistakes in applying accounting policies, oversights or misinterpretations of facts, and fraud. The Company has therefore restated the 2009 and 2010 Balance Sheets, 2010 Profit and Loss account and 2010 Cash Flow Statement to reflect the relevant adjustments as explained below. Provision against Investments in subsidiaries Value in use calculations have been concluded for all subsidiaries and when relevant debt is taken into consideration there is no basis for recognition of an asset in respect of Investments, accordingly a provision of £98,720,000 was processed in 2010 (2009: £98,720,000). Disposal of subsidiary During 2010 the Company disposed of Auto Electrical Services (Manchester) Limited but the 2010 annual report and accounts did not account for the disposal of the investment. Restatement of Amounts Due from subsidiaries The amount reported in 2010 in respect of amounts due from subsidiaries was net of £107,622,000 due to subsidiaries. This restatement corrects that error. 22 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Provision against Amounts Due From subsidiaries Value in use calculations have been concluded for all subsidiaries and when relevant debt is taken into consideration there is no basis for the recoverability of the amounts due from subsidiaries, accordingly a provision of £135,417,000 was processed in 2010. This amount varies to the £131,075,000 reported in Note 5 as £4,342,000 of the restatement has been accounted for in pre-exceptional operating profit. The £4,342,000 restatement relates to the reversal of management recharges from the Company to its subsidiaries in 2010 that cannot be substantiated and a provision in respect of amount due from subsidiaries. Taxation The £1,089,000 restatement relates to the effects of the reversal of management recharges from the Company to its subsidiaries that cannot be substantiated. Restatement of Prior Years Fixed assets Investments in subsidiaries Current assets Debtors Cash Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Net Assets Capital and reserves Call-up share capital Share premium account Merger reserve Share-based payment reserve Profit and loss account Total shareholders’ funds/(deficit) As reported 31 March 2009 £’000 98,720 8,920 7,500 16,420 (1,478) 14,942 113,662 18,345 26,115 68,293 580 329 113,662 Provision in respect of Investments £’000 (98,720) – – – – – (98,720) – – – – (98,720) (98,720) Restated 31 March 2009 £’000 – 8,920 7,500 16,420 (1,478) 14,942 14,942 18,345 26,115 68,293 580 (98,391) 14,942 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 23 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Restatement of Prior Years Provision in respect of As reported Provision in Amounts due Amounts due from Investments Subsidiaries Subsidiaries £’000 31 March 2010 £’000 Restatement of respect of £’000 £’000 from 98,720 (98,720) – – 107,622 – (135,417) – 107,622 (135,417) Restated 31 March 2010 £’000 Taxation £’000 – – – – – – 21 21 Company Balance Sheet Fixed assets Investments in subsidiaries Current assets Debtors Cash Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net Current assets/ (liabilities) 27,795 21 27,816 (2,494) 25,322 – – – – – Net Assets/(liabilities) 124,042 (98,720) Capital and reserves Call-up share capital Share premium account Merger reserve Share-based payment reserve Profit and loss account Total shareholders’ funds/(deficit) 22,678 29,288 68,293 – – – 680 3,103 – (98,720) 124,042 (98,720) (107,622) – (1,089) (111,205) – – – – – – – – (135,417) (1,089) (111,184) (135,417) (1,089) (111,184) – – – – – – 22,678 29,288 68,293 – (135,417) – (1,089) 680 (232,123) (135,417) (1,089) (111,184) Segmental reporting 4. Segment information is presented in respect of the Company’s geographical settlement. The analysis is for the eighteen months to 30 September 2011 and twelve months to 31 March 2010. Unallocated comprises the UK head office. No secondary segmental information has been provided as in the view of the directors, the Company operates in only one segment, being in the provision of fire and rescue services. Analysis of turnover and results by geographical settlement Eighteen months to 30 September 2011 Turnover Turnover to external customers Inter-segment turnover Total turnover Result Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Assets and liabilities Total net assets UAE £'000 12,796 – 12,796 1,128 1,126 Unallocated £'000 Total Operations £'000 – – – 81,227 4,037 12,796 – 12,796 82,355 5,163 Turnover by destination is not materially different from the turnover by origin shown above. 24 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Analysis of turnover and results by geographical settlement Twelve months to 31 March 2010 UAE £'000 Unallocated £'000 Turnover Turnover to external customers Inter-segment turnover Total turnover Result Loss on ordinary activities before taxation Assets and liabilities Total net liabilities – – – – – Total Operations £'000 Restated – – – – – – (131,506) (131,506) (111,184) (111,184) Operating loss 5. The analysis of the components of operating loss is shown below, after charging the following: 18 months to 30 September 2011 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 £'000 £'000 38 23,672 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Exceptional items Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the annual accounts Fees payable to the company's auditor and its associates for other services: – other services relating to – taxation – all other services 100 332 123 73 – 73 £'000 Restated – 131,075 Lease rentals on company properties 555 113 146 – In 2011 the Company’s auditor was PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (2010: Grant Thornton UK LLP). AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 25 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) Exceptional items 6. During the 18 month period ending 30 September 2011 the Company has incurred a significant amount of exceptional costs and charges. These are summarised below: Exceptional items - administrative expenses Provision for impairment of subsidiaries Provision against amounts owed by subsidiaries Gain from Share Options Fair Value of liabilities associated with guarantees Provision against amounts due from subsidiaries Non operating exceptional items 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 7,500 12,499 (680) 4,353 – 23,672 – – – 131,075 131,075 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated Costs associated with the restructuring of the AssetCo Group (Profit)/loss from disposal of subsidiaries Gain from the write-off of liabilities subject to the Scheme Gain from the write-off of liabilities due to subsidiaries subject to the Scheme Gain in respect of Creditor Scheme of Arrangement (1,922) (99,998) 1,706 (6,414) (101,920) (106,628) – 130 – 130 Gain from share options All share options immediately lapsed and ceased to be exercisable upon the presentation of the winding up petition against the Company in March 2011. Accumulated charges have therefore been reversed to the profit and loss account. Provisions against amounts due from subsidiaries In the prior year, value in use calculations have been concluded for all subsidiaries and adjusted for relative debt. Where these calculations demonstrate that it is unlikely that surplus funds will be available to repay inter company debts, provisions have been made to write down amounts due from subsidiaries to the estimated recoverable amount. Gain in Respect of Creditor Scheme of Arrangement In August 2011 the Company announced a Creditor Scheme of Arrangement whereby all known and unknown liabilities at 28 December 2011 would be settled for a maximum cost of £5,000,000 and effectively the Company would be ring fenced from its UK subsidiaries. Under the Scheme the Company has obligations in respect of certain guarantees provided previously and the fair value of these obligations, amounting to £4,353,000, has been recognised. 26 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) As noted above, under the Scheme of Arrangement all liabilities are to be settled for a maximum amount of £5,000,000 and this sum has been expensed in the period. The liabilities to be settled amounted to £6,922,000 in respect of third parties and £99,998,000 in respect of subsidiaries and these amounts have been credited to the profit and loss account in the period. Additional Liabilities – Creditor Scheme of Arrangement Claims made under the Scheme have exceeded liabilities accounted for and the excess of £1,215,000 has been expensed in the period. Employees and Directors 7. The average number of persons employed by the company (including executive directors) was: Production Sales Administration The costs incurred in respect of these employees were: Wages and salaries Share based payments Social security costs 18 months to 30 September 2011 Number 12 months to 31 March 2010 Number 88 2 7 97 – – 5 5 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 1,640 (680) 76 1,036 734 100 122 956 The above includes redundancy payments of £30,000 (2010: £nil). The costs disclosed above in this note in respect of 2010 were settled on behalf of the Company by a subsidiary. 8. Interest (payable)/receivable Interest payable on bank borrowings Bank interest receivable 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 (245) 57 (188) (6) 236 230 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 27 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 9. Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities Current Taxation UK Corporation Tax at 26% (2010: 28%) Overseas Taxation Total Current Tax Deferred Tax Total Deferred Tax Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities – Current Period – Prior Period – Current Period – Prior Period – Current Period – Prior Period 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated – – – – – – – – – 1,089 – – – 1,089 – – – 1,089 The difference between the (loss)/profit on ordinary activities at the corporation tax rate of 27.33% (2010: 28%) ruling in the UK and the actual current tax shown above is explained below: 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation 82,355 (131,506) Tax on profit/(loss) on ordinary activities at a standard rate of 27.33% (2010: 28%) Expenses not deductible for tax purposes Losses from write-off of amounts due from subsidiaries Capital gain on disposal (lower)/greater than accounting profit Remuneration (credit)/expense on share based payments Provision against investments Gain from write-off of liabilities due to subsidiaries subject to the Scheme of Arrangement Tax charge for the period 22,510 998 3,714 (1,753) (186) 2,050 (27,333) – (36,822) 1,146 36,701 36 28 – – 1,089 Given the material restatements set out in note 3 the Company will be resubmitting tax computations for prior periods. The directors believe that corporation tax may have been overpaid based on previously submitted returns and that as a result corporation tax may be recoverable as at the period end. Due to the breakdown of the Company’s systems and controls in the period, as reported in the Directors’ report, and significant level of uncertainty over the Company’s historic tax position, no corporation tax recoverable balance is recognised as at the period end. 10. Dividends A final dividend for 2011 has not been recommended (2010: 1.5p per share £1,360,000, of this £847,000 was paid out by the Company, with the balance due to shareholder directors. Given the matters set out in the Chairman’s statement, these balances been written back to the profit and loss account. Due to the restatements made to the 31 March 2009 balance sheet, including retained earnings, this dividend may be unlawful). 28 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 11. Investments in subsidiaries Company Shares in group companies 2011 £'000 – Cost At beginning of period Additions Disposals At end of period Provision for impairment At beginning of period Amounts written off investments Disposals At end of period Carrying value Principal subsidiary companies 2010 £'000 Restated – 2011 £'000 94,720 7,500 (2,168) 100,052 (94,720) (7,500) 2,168 (100,052) – 2009 £'000 Restated – 2010 £'000 Restated 98,720 – (4,000) 94,720 (98,720) – 4,000 (94,720) – Subsidiary Country of incorporation Nature of business Class of share AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited England & Wales Holding Company Ordinary All subsidiary companies as at 30 September 2011 were wholly owned. During the period the company disposed of its interest in AS Fire & Rescue Equipment Limited and Todd Research Limited as well as subsidiary companies held by AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited. The addition in the period relates to the acquisition of preference shares in AssetCo (Abu Dhabi) Limited in exchange for ordinary shares see note 17. A full list of subsidiary undertakings is filed with the Annual Return at Companies House. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 29 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 12. Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2010 Additions At 30 September 2011 Accumulated depreciation At 1 April 2010 Charge for the period At 30 September 2011 Net book value At 30 September 2011 At 31 March 2010 13. Debtors Trade debtors Amounts owed by group undertakings Other debtors Proceeds due from share placing Taxation and social security Prepayments and accrued income Fixtures & Fittings £'000 – 141 141 – 38 38 103 – 2010 £'000 Restated – – – – – – Total £'000 – 141 141 – 38 38 103 – 2009 £'000 Restated – 8,872 – – 48 8,920 2011 £'000 2,433 – 222 8,041 139 1,006 11,841 Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable on demand Scheme of arrangement 14. The total liability in respect of the Scheme of Arrangement is limited to £5,000,000 and as at 30 September 2011 the Company was holding £5,000,000 of cash to fund the Scheme of Arrangement. This amount was transferred to the Scheme supervisor in October 2011. More detail in respect of the scheme of arrangement can be found in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. 30 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 15. Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Amounts owed to subsidiaries Other creditors Amounts owed in respect of factored receivables Corporation tax Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income Amounts owed to Scheme of Arrangement (Note 14) 2011 £'000 – 1,303 – 305 2,395 – – 8,692 12,695 5,000 17,695 2010 £'000 Restated 796 – 107,622 – – 1,089 1,538 160 111,205 – 111,205 2009 £'000 Restated – – – – – – 1,471 7 1,478 – 1,478 Amounts owed to subsidiaries are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. 16. Deferred Tax There is no provision for deferred taxation in the parent company. Deferred tax assets not recognised in the parent company are as follows: Tax losses 2011 £'000 170 2010 £'000 Restated 44 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 31 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 0 0 0 ' £ 5 1 1 , 6 2 3 7 1 , 3 8 8 2 , 9 2 – – – 0 0 0 ' £ e r a h S e r a h S i m u m e r P l a t i p a C 0 0 0 ' £ e r a h S l a t i p a C 5 4 3 , 8 1 3 3 3 , 4 8 7 6 , 2 2 d e r r e f e D y r a n d r O i – – 8 9 4 , 3 1 – 0 0 6 , 1 – – 1 7 7 , 1 2 ) 1 7 7 , 1 2 ( 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 – – – – – – – – – – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 – – – – 6 0 4 , 9 7 3 , 3 7 4 3 3 , 3 3 3 , 7 1 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 – – – – 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 6 1 – – – 5 2 1 , 7 4 3 7 , 2 1 5 4 6 , 2 6 2 8 4 , 2 ) 2 8 4 , 2 ( 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 – – – – – 5 7 3 0 0 7 – – – – ) 5 1 3 , 1 1 2 , 0 5 2 ( 5 2 4 , 1 0 5 3 5 2 , 4 2 0 0 1 , 1 5 6 1 , 4 1 2 , 1 9 5 2 4 , 1 0 5 – – – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ( 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 3 1 7 , 0 0 0 , 1 1 3 1 7 , 0 0 0 , 1 1 0 0 0 , 0 5 7 , 3 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 7 0 0 0 , 0 5 7 , 3 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 7 ) 7 2 0 , 2 6 4 , 0 5 2 ( 3 1 7 , 0 5 2 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ( – – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ( – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – p 1 p 5 2 6 0 4 9 7 3 , , 3 7 4 3 3 , 3 3 3 , 7 1 0 4 7 2 1 7 , , 0 9 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 6 1 – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 ( s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o e u s s I 9 0 0 2 l i r p A 1 t A h c a e p 5 2 f o d n a g n i c a l P 1 1 0 2 h c r a M n o i t a s i n a g r o e R l a t i p a C n o i t a s i n a g r o – e R l a t i p a C s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o e u s s I 0 1 0 2 h c r a M 1 3 t A h c a e p 1 f o – – – – – h c a e p 0 1 f o s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o e u s s I 1 1 0 2 r e b m e t p e S 0 3 t A d n a g n i c a l P 1 1 0 2 r e b m e t p e S n o i t a s i n a g r o e R l a t i p a C n o i t a s i n a g r o – e R l a t i p a C n o i t a d i l o s n o C e r a h S e g n a h c x E e r a h S l a t o T p 5 9 4 p 9 9 . 0 p 4 2 l a t o T p 0 1 p 1 0 s e r a h S d e r r e f e D f o r e b m u N s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o r e b m u N l a t i p a C e r a h S p U d e l l a C : d i a p y l l u f d n a d e u s s I . 7 1 ) a 32 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 l a n i m o n a h t i w e r a h S y r a n i d r O 1 o t n i d e d i v i d - b u s s a w p 5 2 f o e r a h S y r a n i d r O h c a e y b e r e h w n o i t a s i n a g r o - e r l a t i p a c a d e t n e m e l p m i y n a p m o C e h t 1 1 0 2 h c r a M n I e r e w p 1 f o s e r a h S y r a n i d r O 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 6 1 n o i t a s i n a g r o - e r l a t i p a c s i h t g n i w o l l o f y l e t a i d e m m I . p 4 2 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w e r a h S d e r r e f e D 1 d n a p 1 f o e u l a v . h c a e p 0 1 f o e c i r p e u s s i n a r o f d e u s s i e r a h S y r a n i d r O 1 o t n i d e d i v i d - b u s s a w p 1 f o e r a h S y r a n i d r O h c a e y b e r e h w n o i t a s i n a g r o - e r l a t i p a c r e h t r u f a d e t n e m e l p m i y n a p m o C e h t 1 1 0 2 r e b m e t p e S n I g n i w o l l o f y l e t a i d e m m I . p 9 9 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w e r a h S d e r r e f e D 1 o t n i d e d i v i d - b u s s a w p 4 2 f o e r a h S d e r r e f e D h c a e d n a p 1 0 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w d e t a d i l o s n o c e r e w h c a e p 1 0 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w s e r a h S y r a n i d r O 0 0 0 1 a y b e r e h w d e t n e m e l p m i s a w n o i t a d i l o s n o c e r a h s h t i w e r a h S d e r r e f e D 1 o t n i d e t a d i l o s n o c e r e w h c a e p 9 9 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w s e r a h S d e r r e f e D 0 0 5 d n a p 0 1 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a a s i h t f o n o i t a t n e m e l p m i e h t h t i w e r a h S y r a n i d r O 1 o t n i . p 5 9 4 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a . h c a e p 5 4 f o e c i r p e u s s i n a r o f p 5 2 f o s e r a h S y r a n i d r O 4 3 3 , 3 3 3 , 7 1 d e u s s i y n a p m o C e h t 9 0 0 2 y l u J n I Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) The rights attaching to Deferred Shares are set out in the company’s Articles of association and are minimal. They do not carry any voting rights or dividend rights. Following the September 2011 capital re-organisation 3,750,000 Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of 10p each were issued in consideration for the purchase of £15m Preference Shares in AssetCo (Abu Dhabi) Limited and 7,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of 10p each were issued for an issue price of 200p. The fair value of the consideration for the purchase of the Preference Shares is considered to be £7.5m. Following the Company’s adoption of new Articles of Association in September 2011, and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the share capital has no authorised limit (2010: £32,500,000). All issued shares are fully paid, with the exception of £8,041,000 due from proceeds of the September 2011 placing. Share-based payments b) The credit for the period in respect of share-based payments, comprising share options and warrants, is £680,000 (2010: charge £100,000, 2009: charge £140,000). Share options c) Share options were granted to directors and to selected employees. The Group are under no legal or constructive obligation to repurchase or settle the options in cash and all share options immediately lapsed and ceased to be exercisable upon the presentation of the winding up petition against the Company in March 2011. Opening Forfeited Lapsed 30 September 2011 Average exercise price per share £ Options 1.70 – 1,212,603 – 1.70 (1,212,603) – – 31 March 2010 31 March 2009 Average exercise price per share £ 1.76 2.29 – 1.70 Options 1,352,603 (140,000) – 1,212,603 Average exercise price per share £ 1.77 1.82 – 1.76 Options 1,819,327 (466,724) – 1,352,603 The fair value of options at grant date were determined using the Black-Scholes method. Share options at the end of the periods had the following expiry date and exercise prices: Expiry Date 04 Dec 2013 29 Mar 2017 30 Jul 2017 30 Jul 2017 22 Nov 2017 22 Nov 2017 28 Nov 2017 Exercise Price £ per share 30 September 2011 Shares 1.00 1.45 2.30 3.00 2.30 3.00 2.04 – – – – – – – – 31 March 2010 Shares 210,000 663,103 105,000 140,000 50,000 20,000 24,500 31 March 2009 Shares 210,000 698,103 120,000 160,000 100,000 40,000 24,500 1,212,603 1,352,603 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 33 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 18. Reserves At 1 April 2010 Credit for share based payments Profit for the financial period Dividends paid At 30 September 2011 Merger reserve £'000 68,293 – – – 68,293 Share based payment reserve £'000 680 (680) – – – Profit and loss reserve £'000 (232,123) – 82,355 (1,360) (151,128) 19. Reconciliation of movements in shareholders’ funds (Loss)/profit for the period as previously reported Prior period adjustment Profit/(loss) for the period New share capital susbcribed Share based payments Divdends paid Opening shareholders' (deficit)/funds Closing shareholders' (deficit)/funds 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (16,365) 98,720 82,355 36,032 (680) (1,360) (111,184) 5,163 3,914 (136,509) (132,595) 7,506 100 (1,137) 14,942 (111,184) Transaction costs of £1,468,000 (2010: £294,000) have been deducted from equity. 20. Contingent Liabilities The Company’s Scheme of Arrangement compromised all UK based guarantees that had been provided by the Company up to 28 December 2011. During the last financial year the Company entered into a performance bond in connection to its UAE based contract which dictates a potential liability of 10% of the contract value upon failure to fulfil the terms of the contract. This liability would equate to a maximum of approximately £4m. The guarantee will remain in place in full until 90 days after the customer has confirmed that contractual terms have been met and it is expected that confirmation will occur in or around April 2013. At completion of the 90 day period the potential liability under this guarantee will reduce to 5% of the contract value and then progressively reduce to 0% in accordance with expiration of warranty periods relating to discrete contractual obligations and ranging between 12 months and 10 years in length. The Company has provided an “Advanced Payment Guarantee” of approximately £8m in connection to its UAE based contract. The guarantee provides for the repayment in part or full of payments received from the customer in advance of contractual service delivery. The guarantee shall initially remain in place until April 2013 and shall progressively reduce over the contract period. If the services required under the contract remain outstanding beyond the contractual service period then the guarantee could be extended beyond the initial contract period and until the services are delivered in full. 34 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the parent company financial statements (continued) 21. Related party transactions Transactions between the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, which are related parties, are not disclosed in this note as the Company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS8. The company has no transactions or balances with its non-wholly owned subsidiaries. Related party transactions are disclosed in note 34 to the consolidated financial statements. 22. Operating lease commitments The Company leases an asset under a non-cancellable operating lease agreement. The lease expires in April 2013. Operating lease payments due in the twelve months following the balance sheet date are: On leases which expire: Within one year Between one and five years More than five years 2011 Property £'000 – 75 – 75 2010 Property £'000 Restated – – – – 2011 Other £'000 – – – – 2010 Other £'000 Restated – – – – 23. Net cash outflow from operating activities Operating loss Depreciation (Increase)/decrease in debtors Decrease in creditors Other non–cash charges Net cash outflow from operating activities 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (413) 38 (3,800) (2,872) (679) (7,726) (531) – 8,920 (23,103) (160) (14,874) Subsequent events 24. Post balance sheet events are disclosed in note 33 to the consolidated financial statements. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 35 Report of the independent auditor (consolidated financial statements) We have audited the group financial statements of AssetCo plc for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Income Statement, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Consolidated Statement of Cashflows and the related notes. 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. Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities set out on page 11, 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. This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the company’s members as a body in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing. 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 group’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 AssetCo plc annual report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report. Basis for qualified opinion on the financial position as at 31 March 2010 and disclaimer of opinion on the loss and cash flows for the period ended 30 September 2011 The audit evidence available to us was limited in the following areas because of limitations in the nature of the accounting records maintained by the company: • • • As explained in note 5 to the group financial statements, prior period restatements were identified by the Directors during the period. We were appointed auditors on 7 December 2011 and it was not possible for us to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the amounts, included the restated amounts, forming the comparative figures for the year ended 31 March 2010 and the opening balances as at 1 April 2010. Our audit work on property, plant and equipment included in the balance sheet at £24.3 million was restricted to obtaining evidence in respect of this net book value which is also subject to the material uncertainty noted below in respect of the Termination Notice. We were not able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence in respect of the disclosures in note 13 to the financial statements of the cost of £91.8 million and accumulated depreciation of £67.5 million. During the period the directors identified a number of related party transactions with former directors of the company, disclosed in note 34 to the financial statements. We have been unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence that there were no additional related party 36 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Report of the independent auditor (continued) transactions which would be required to be disclosed in accordance with International Accounting Standard 24 and the Companies Act 2006. • We have not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence in relation to the completeness of the directors’ emoluments disclosed in note 34 in relation to former directors of the company. Qualified opinion on financial position as at 31 March 2010 and disclaimer of opinion on loss and cash flows for the period ended 30 September 2011 Because of the significance of the matters described in the Basis for qualified opinion/disclaimer of opinion paragraph, we have not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on the group’s loss and cash flows for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the group’s loss or its cash flows for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. In our opinion, except for the effects of the matters described in the Basis for qualified opinion/disclaimer of opinion paragraph, the group financial statements: • • • give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s affairs as at 30 September 2011; have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Emphasis of matter – going concern We have considered the adequacy of the disclosure made in note 2 to the financial statements concerning the group’s ability to continue as a going concern. The group had breached all its borrowing covenants at the period end. The directors are in negotiations with the group’s lenders to restructure the group’s borrowings. Draft refinancing terms are in place for the restructuring of the group’s borrowings but are yet to complete. The group is not a going concern without the completion of this refinancing and the continued support of the group’s lenders. In addition the Group has received a termination notice in respect of one of its UK contracts. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the group’s ability to continue as a going concern and the carrying value of property, plant and equipment and the completeness of liabilities in relation to the disputed contract. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the group was unable to continue as a going concern or which may arise as a result of the termination notice. Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report for the financial period for which the group financial statements are prepared is consistent with the group financial statements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In respect solely of the limitations of our work referred to above: • • we have not obtained all the information and explanations that we considered necessary for the purpose of our audit; and we have been unable to establish whether all disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law have been made. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 37 Report of the independent auditor (continued) Other matter We have reported separately on the parent company financial statements of AssetCo plc for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. The opinion in that report is qualified. Andrew Hammond (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors Birmingham 10 April 2012 38 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Consolidated Income Statement for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating loss Analysed as: Operating loss before exceptional items Exceptional items Finance income Finance costs (Loss)/gain on fair value of financial instruments Loss before tax Income tax expense Loss for the period from continuing operations Discontinued operations Loss for the period from discontinued operations Loss for the period Earnings per share (EPS) Basic and diluted - pence Continuing operations Discontinued operations 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (note 5) 49,005 (26,853) 22,152 (34,203) (12,051) (2,490) (9,561) 159 (8,306) (1,390) (21,588) – (21,588) (610) (22,198) 26,216 (18,451) 7,765 (19,139) (11,374) (2,050) (9,324) 400 (7,213) 1,304 (16,883) (1,089) (17,972) (5,296) (23,268) (14.71) (0.42) (21.15) (6.23) Note 6 7 9 9 24 11 28 12 12 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 39 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (note 5) (22,198) (23,268) 165 (1,846) (1,681) (23,879) 246 (68) 178 (23,090) Note 15 Recognised loss for the period Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating foreign operations Actuarial losses on defined benefit pensions plan Other comprehensive income, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the period All comprehensive income relates to continuing operations. 40 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2011 Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Goodwill Other intangible assets Retirement benefit surplus Cash held in respect of a bond Total non-current assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts) Cash held in respect of scheme of arrangement Total current assets Assets held for sale Total assets Shareholders' equity Share capital Equity component of compound financial instruments Share premium Reverse acquisition reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Other reserves Profit and loss account Total equity Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables Amount held in respect of scheme of arrangement Short-term provisions Tax liabilities Bank loans and short term borrowings Derivative financial instruments Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings Liability component of compound financial instruments Retirement benefit liabilities Long-term provisions Total non-current liabilities Liabilities associated with assets held for sale Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities 30 September 2011 £'000 Notes 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (note 5) 31 March 2009 £'000 Restated (note 5) 13 14 14 15 16 17 21 27 25 25 25 18/19 19 23 26 22 20 22 15 23 27 24,332 – 100 – 4,226 28,658 291 13,326 4,395 5,000 23,012 – 51,670 28,140 280 284 725 – 29,429 201 5,781 2,597 – 8,579 6,921 44,929 28,897 2,106 194 749 – 31,946 6,607 17,463 22,498 – 46,568 – 78,514 25,353 22,678 18,345 – 62,645 (12,644) 107 – (150,723) (75,262) 7,917 29,288 (12,644) (58) 680 (133,236) (85,375) 7,917 26,115 (12,644) (304) 580 (108,763) (68,754) 21,546 5,000 3,638 – 78,166 7,211 115,561 – – 1,112 10,259 11,371 – 126,932 51,670 13,899 – 1,024 1,089 14,912 5,821 36,745 67,267 8,200 – 11,399 86,866 6,693 130,304 44,929 26,881 – 570 – 16,843 7,125 51,419 81,676 7,045 – 7,128 95,849 – 147,268 78,514 The notes on pages 44 to 101 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the board of directors on 10 April 2012 and were signed on its behalf by T G Davies. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 41 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 Share capital £'000 Reverse acquisition reserve £'000 Foreign currency translation reserve £'000 Other reserves £'000 Equity component of compound Profit and loss financial reserve instruments £'000 £'000 Share premium £'000 Total equity £'000 18,345 (12,644) (304) 580 (108,763) 7,917 26,115 (68,754) – – 4,333 4,333 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 246 – 246 – (1,137) 100 – – – 100 (1,137) – – – – (23,268) – (68) (23,336) – – – – – – – – – (1,137) – 3,173 100 7,506 3,173 6,469 – – – – (23,268) 246 (68) (23,090) Balance at 31 March 2009 (Restated) Transactions with owners: Dividends Share based payments Issue of shares Transactions with owners Loss for the year Other comprehensive income: Exchange differences on translation Actuarial losses on defined benefit pensions plan Total comprehensive income for the year Balance at 31 March 2010 (Restated) Dividends Preference share expense Share based payments Issue of shares Transactions with owners 22,678 – – – 2,675 2,675 Loss for the period Other comprehensive income: Exchange differences on translation Actuarial losses on defined benefit pensions plan Total comprehensive income for the period – – – – (12,644) – – – – – – – – – – Balance at 30 September 2011 25,353 (12,644) (58) 680 (133,236) 7,917 29,288 (85,375) – – – – – – 165 – 165 107 – – (680) – (1,360) – 7,917 (7,917) – – (1,360) – – – – – – 33,357 (680) 36,032 (680) 6,557 (7,917) 33,357 33,992 – – – – – (22,198) – (1,846) (24,044) (150,723) – – – – – – – – – (22,198) 165 (1,846) (23,879) 62,645 (75,262) 42 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 Note 31 Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations Interest paid Income taxes paid Contributions to defined benefit pension schemes Net cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Finance income Disposal of businesses Purchase of intangible assets Purchase of property, plant, and equipment Sale of property, plant, and equipment Cash deposited in respect of scheme of arrangement and a bond Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Issue of shares (net of costs) Dividends paid Dividends/management charges Repayments of amounts borrowed Increase in borrowings Finance lease additions Finance lease repayments Net cash generated from/(used) in financing activities Net cash and cash equivalents Cash flow from discontinued operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts at beginning of period Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts at end of period 21 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 4,554 (7,038) (1,096) – (3,580) 57 2,515 – (2,589) 566 (9,226) (8,677) 20,491 (847) (450) (3,001) 1,296 10,523 (12,765) 15,247 2,990 – 2,990 1,387 4,377 4,173 (5,888) – (272) (1,987) 416 – (126) (2,896) 37 – (2,569) 7,506 (1,140) – (11,063) – 11,807 (11,371) (4,261) (8,817) (8,601) (17,418) 18,805 1,387 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 43 Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 Legal status and activities 1. AssetCo plc and its subsidiaries (together “the Group”) are principally involved with the provision of management services, the provision of asset management services and the supply of specialist equipment to the emergency services market. AssetCo plc is a public limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 800 Field End Road, South Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 0QH. The Group operates from three sites throughout the United Kingdom, one in the Republic of Ireland, and one in UAE. AssetCo plc shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market (“AIM”) of the London Stock Exchange. The financial statements of AssetCo plc for the year ended 31 March 2010 were authorised for issue by the then Board of Directors on 12 July 2010 and the balance sheet was signed on the Board’s behalf by RF Flynn. Those financial statements received an unqualified audit report which did not contain statements under Section 237 (2) and (3) of the Companies Act 2006. For greater clarity, the financial statements have been presented in Sterling to the nearest thousand pounds (£’000) except where otherwise indicated. On 9 September 2011 the Group announced a change in its accounting reference date from 31 March to 30 September. These consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 10 April 2012. Summary of significant accounting policies 2. The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. 2.1 Basis of preparation The Group’s financial statements comply with the AIM Rules and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) as adopted by the European Union as they apply to the financial statements of the Group for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011 and applied in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements are prepared using the historical cost convention as modified by financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. The accounting policies which follow set out those policies which apply in preparing the financial statements for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2011. Going concern The directors have considered the going concern assumption for the Parent company, AssetCo plc, and the Group by assessing the operational and funding requirements of the Parent company and for each of the main trading entities. The directors have concluded that in respect of the Parent company which carries out the outsourcing contract in UAE, there are no material uncertainties that the directors have identified relating to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the ability of AssetCo plc to continue as a going concern. Critical to this assessment is the terms of the Scheme of Arrangement which exclude the Parent company from the liabilities of the remaining companies within the Group and also the receipt of additional funding through equity placings which took place during the period. 44 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) As far as the UK trading subsidiaries are concerned, there is a breach of various banking covenants, and possibly some provisions of the customer contracts. For the past year or so the customers and the banks have been supportive regarding the continuance of these UK contracts but the banks have reserved their rights in respect of breaches of their loan agreements. The directors have therefore concluded that there are material uncertainties relating to events and conditions that cast significant doubt about the ability of these companies to continue as a going concern. The material uncertainties include the need for the continuing support from the banks and customers where contractual negotiations are ongoing; the achievability of future cashflow forecasts; the resolution of a disputed issue on a UK contract where there is a claim of irredeemable default, and formalising the necessary consents from the same parties to the transfer of these subsidiaries to a new holding company as part of a restructuring and separation of these companies from other Group companies that are now in liquidation. In the view of the directors, whilst these matters represent material uncertainties they have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group was unable to continue as a going concern. The situation with regards to the non trading subsidiaries is less clear with a number either being struck- off, subject to application/proposal for striking off, subject to court orders to be wound-up, or have been placed in liquidation (please see note 33 – Post Balance Sheet Events). Critical accounting estimates and judgements The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenue and expenses during the year. The nature of estimation means the actual outcomes may differ from the estimates. Further details on the critical accounting estimates used and judgements made in preparing these financial statements can be found in Note 4. Accounting standards and interpretations Adoption of new and revised Standards: With effect from 1 April 2010 the Group has implemented the following relevant accounting standards; IFRS 1 (revised) ‘First time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards’ Amendments to IFRS 1 for additional exemptions Amendment to IFRS 2, ‘Share based payments IFRS 3 (revised) ‘Business combinations’ IAS 27 (revised) ‘Consolidated and separate financial statements’ Amendment to IAS 32, ‘Financial Instruments Presentation’ Amendment to IAS 39, ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and measurement’, on eligible hedged items Annual improvements 2009 IFRIC 15, ‘Arrangements for construction of real estate’ AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 45 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) IFRIC 17, ‘Distributions of non cash assets to owners’ IFRIC 18, ‘Transfer of assets from customers’ These standards, interpretations and amendments have had no impact on the current year. Standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group: At the date of authorisation of these financial statements the following standards, amendments and interpretations which have not been applied in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective: Amendment to IFRS 1, ‘First time adoption – exemption for severe hyperinflation and removal of fixed dates Amendments to IFRS 7, Disclosures – Transfers of Financial Assets IFRS 9, ‘Financial Instruments’ IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities IFRS 13 Fair value Measurement Amendments to IAS 1, ‘Presentation of financial statements’ Amendments to IAS 12, ‘Income taxes’ (deferred tax accounting for investment properties) IAS 19 (Revised) – ‘Employee Benefits’ IAS 24 (Revised) – ‘Related party disclosures’ IAS 27 (Revised) – ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements’ IAS 28 (Revised) – ‘Investments in Associates’ IAS 32 (Revised) – ‘Financial Instruments: Presentation’ Annual improvements 2010 Amendment to IFRIC 14, ‘IAS 19 – The limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction’ IFRIC 19, ‘Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments’ IFRIC 20 – ‘Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine’ The directors are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of these standards and interpretations on the financial statements of the Group. 46 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 2.2 Consolidation The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of AssetCo plc and the entities it controls (its subsidiaries) drawn up to 30 September (previously 31 March) each year. a) Reverse acquisition accounting Under IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”, the acquisition of AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited (previously named AssetCo Group Limited) (the “legal subsidiary”) by the Company (the “legal parent”) has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition and the consolidated IFRS financial information of the Company is therefore a continuation of the financial information of AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited. Under reverse acquisition accounting, the cost of a business combination is deemed to have been incurred by the legal subsidiary in the form of equity instruments issued to the owners of the legal parent. The assets and liabilities of the legal subsidiary (the “acquirer”) are recognised and measured in the consolidated financial statements at their pre-combination carrying amounts. The assets and liabilities of the legal parent (the “acquiree”) are fair valued at the acquisition date. The retained earnings and other reserves recognised in the consolidated financial statements should be those of the legal subsidiary immediately before the business combination. The equity structure shown in the consolidated financial statements should reflect the legal parent’s equity structure, including the equity instruments issued by the legal parent to effect the combination. Subsidiaries b) Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies and generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and continue to be consolidated until the date that control ceases. Control comprises the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the investment so as to obtain benefit from its activities and is achieved through direct or indirect ownership of voting rights or by way of contractual agreement. The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of an acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the income statement. When settlement of all or any part of the cost of a business combination is deferred, the fair value of that deferred component shall be determined by discounting the amounts payable to their present value at the date of exchange, taking into account any premium or discount likely to be incurred in settlement. Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated, unless there is evidence of impairment of the asset, but are considered an impairment indicator of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 47 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Assets held for sale c) Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management must be committed to the sale which should be expected to qualify for its recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification. 2.3 Revenue recognition Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable from the provision of services in the ordinary course of the Group’s activities. Revenue is shown net of value-added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group. The Group recognises revenue when specific criteria have been met for each of the Group’s activities as described below. The amount of revenue is not considered to be reliably measurable until all contingencies relating to the sale have been resolved. Rendering of services a) Services provided by the Group include: • • • • provision of vehicles and equipment for use by the fire emergency services under PPP and PFI fixed term contracts in the UK; provision of maintenance of vehicles and equipment used by the fire emergency services in the UK; provision of trained fire service personnel cover for deployment in the event of a pandemic or other unplanned actions in the UK; and provision and training of fire service personnel used by fire emergency services in UAE The Group receives a fixed unitary payment for the provision of its vehicles, equipment and maintenance PPP and PFI fixed term contracts. Revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis on fulfilment of the group’s performance under these contracts, with deductions made for any service shortfall in the period. Revenue is recognised on performance of the Group’s service obligations in respect of the Group’s fire service personnel contacts. Deductions are made for any service shortfalls in the period. Sale of goods b) Revenue from the sale of goods to the emergency services market is recognised when all of the following conditions have been satisfied: • the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods which is generally when the goods have been successfully delivered to the customer and accepted; 48 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) • • • • the Group retains neither continuous managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold which is generally when the goods have been despatched; the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Leasing and short-term hire c) Revenue from the leasing and short-term hire of assets is recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the hire. Interest income d) Interest is recognised using the effective interest method which calculates the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocates the interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. 2.4 Foreign currency translation Functional and presentation currency a) Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in sterling (£), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency. There has been no change in the Company’s functional or presentation currency during the period under review. Transactions and balances b) Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions are recognised in the income statement and from the translation at year- end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies recognised through equity. Foreign operations translation c) The consolidated Group accounts are prepared in sterling. Income statements of foreign operations are translated into sterling at the average exchange rates for the period and balance sheets are translated into sterling at the exchange rate ruling on the balance sheet date. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 49 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 2.5 Government grants Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value when there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Group will comply with all attached conditions. Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the income statement over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. Government grants relating to property, plant and equipment are included in non-current liabilities as deferred government grants and are credited to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the expected lives of the related assets. Segment reporting 2.6 Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors. Property, plant and equipment 2.7 All property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced parts is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance is charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. Depreciation on assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives as follows: Over the term of the lease Leasehold buildings Over the term of the lease Leasehold improvements 3 – 5 years Fixtures and fittings 2 – 5 years Equipment, plant and machinery Operational equipment and motor vehicles 2 – 20 years Land is not depreciated. Operational equipment and motor vehicles that have been provided to customers under long-term contracts are grouped as “assets under long-term arrangements” in Note 13 to the financial statements. The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. Details of revisions in the year, and their related effect, are set out in note 13. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within operating profit in the income statement. 50 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 2.8 Intangible assets Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units (separately identifiable cash flows) for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. The Group allocates goodwill to each contract that it operates and the underlying business to which the goodwill relates. Computer software Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of three to five years. Impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are tested at cash-generating unit level. Goodwill with an indefinite useful life, and those intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually. All other individual assets or cash-generating units are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount of the asset or cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value, reflecting market conditions less costs to sell, and value in use based on an internal discounted cash flow evaluation. With the exception of goodwill, all assets are subsequently reassessed for indications that an impairment loss previously recognised may no longer exist. Inventories 2.9 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises design costs, raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses. 2.10 Financial instruments Financial assets a) The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss or loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 51 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than twelve months after the balance sheet. These are classified as non-current assets. The Group’s loans and receivables comprise “trade and other receivables” and “cash and cash equivalents”. Trade receivables Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default in payments are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognised in the income statement within administrative expenses. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for trade receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against administrative expenses in the income statement. Factored receivables Factoring arrangements that do not transfer all economic risks and rewards are accounted for by continuing to recognise the continuing rights over the receivable and by recognising any related obligation to the third party factor. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. Financial liabilities and equity instruments b) A financial liability is any liability that is a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity or to exchange financial assets or financial liabilities with another entity under conditions that are potentially unfavourable to the entity. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are financial liabilities held for trading. A financial liability is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short-term. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. An equity instrument is a contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. Where the contractual obligations of financial instruments, including share capital, are equivalent to a similar debt instrument, those financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are classified as such in the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in the income statement. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate or return on the outstanding liability. 52 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Where the contractual terms of share capital do not have any terms meeting the definition of a financial liability then this is classed as an equity instrument. Dividends and distributions relating to equity instruments are debited direct to equity. Borrowings Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the balance sheet date. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives during the year that do not qualify for hedge accounting are taken directly to the income statement. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is determined by reference to discounted cash flows for similar instruments. Trade payables Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 2.11 Equity Issued share capital Ordinary and deferred shares are classified as equity. Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Share premium The share premium account represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for equity shares, net of expenses of the share issue. Reverse acquisition reserve The reverse acquisition reserve arises on the acquisition of Asfare Group plc by AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited and represents the extent to which the reserves of AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited have been capitalised as a result of the business combination. Translation reserve The translation reserve represents the movement on the translation of the net investment in foreign operations recorded in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising in the ordinary course of trading are included in the income statement. Other reserve The other reserve represents equity-settled share-based employee remuneration until such share options are exercised, forfeited, lapsed or expired. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 53 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 2.12 Leases Group as a lessee The Group leases certain property, plant and equipment. Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group has substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the commencement of the lease at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other short-term and other long-term payables. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. Leases other than finance leases are classified as operating leases and payments are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives, if applicable, are spread over the term of the lease. Group as a lessor When assets are leased out under an operating lease, the asset is included in the balance sheet based on the nature of the asset. 2.13 Income taxes Income tax payable is provided on taxable profits using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date. Income tax is recognised in the income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that is it probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. 2.14 Employee benefits Pension obligations – defined benefit schemes Group companies operate two defined benefit pension schemes. In 2010 actuarial gains and losses arising on defined benefit retirement benefits were accounted for under the corridor approach. The directors have reviewed this policy and concluded that given the proposed changes to IAS 19 it is more appropriate to account for actuarial gains and losses in full in the period. The effect of this is demonstrated in note 5. This represents a voluntary change of accounting policy as in the directors opinion this accounting policy is more appropriate. 54 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Scheme assets are measured at fair values. Scheme liabilities are measured on an actuarial basis using the projected unit method and are discounted at appropriate high quality corporate bond rates that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related liability. Past service cost is recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. To the extent that benefits are already vested the Group recognises past service cost immediately. The current service cost, past service cost and costs from settlements and curtailments are charged against administrative expenses. Interest on the scheme liabilities and the expected return on scheme assets are included in finance costs and income. Pension contributions – defined contribution scheme For defined contribution schemes, the Group pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. The Group has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. Contributions to defined contribution schemes are recognised in the income statement during the period in which they become payable. Equity settled share-based payment All share-based payment arrangements are recognised in the financial statements. All goods and services received in exchange for the grant of any share-based payment are measured at their fair values using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. Where employees are rewarded using share-based payments, the fair values of employees’ services are determined indirectly by reference to the fair value of the instrument granted to the employee. This fair value is appraised at the grant date and excludes the impact of any non-market vesting conditions. All equity-settled share-based payments are ultimately recognised as an expense in the income statement with a corresponding credit to “other reserves”. If vesting periods or other non-market vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated over the vesting period, based on the best available estimate of the number of share options expected to vest. Estimates are subsequently revised if there is any indication that the number of share options expected to vest differs from previous estimates. Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is recognised in the current period. No adjustment is made to any expense recognised in prior periods if share options ultimately exercised are different to that estimated on vesting. Upon exercise of share options the proceeds received net of attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital, and where appropriate share premium. Termination benefits Termination benefits are payable when an employment is terminated by the Group before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The Group recognises termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either: terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or providing termination benefits as a result of acceptance of an offer of voluntary redundancy. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the balance sheet date are discounted to their present value. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 55 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 2.15 Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount has been reliably estimated. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognised as an interest expense. 2.16 Dividends Dividends are recognised as a liability in the period in which they are authorised. The interim dividend is recognised when it is paid and the final dividend is recognised when it has been approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. 2.17 Preference shares Preference shares that are convertible to ordinary shares are classified as a compound financial instrument with an equity component and a liability component. The calculation of each component is based upon the terms attaching to the specific share issue. 2.18 Accrued income Material income earned from, but not yet invoiced to, customers in the financial period is included within prepayments and accrued income where receipt of such income is reasonably certain. 2.19 Exceptional items Items which are material either because of their size or their nature, and which are non-recurring, are highlighted through separate disclosure. The separate reporting of exceptional items helps provide a better picture of the Group’s underlying performance. Items which are included within the exceptional category include: c c c c c costs of restructuring the business; costs in relation to the Company’s scheme of arrangement with creditors; significant goodwill or other asset impairments; significant movements in provisions; and other particularly significant or unusual items. Exceptional items are excluded from the headline profit measure EBITDA, as explained in Note 6. The basis of calculation of these measures is explained. 2.20 Deferred income Deferred income arises when income from customers is received in advance of the period in which the Group is contractually obliged to provide its service. Such income is held within accruals and deferred income and only released to the income statement when the Group has met its related obligations. 56 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Financial risk management 3. Whilst risk management policies were disclosed last year the events that have occurred during the year, such as creditor action, Creditor Scheme of Arrangement, and requirement to raise additional capital via share placings, suggest that the policies were neither effective nor robust. The considerable strain arising from managing the events detailed above necessitated a more informal approach to risk management throughout the period. However, the board consider that the following describes what prevails at the date of approval of these accounts. 3.1 Financial risk factors Credit risk a) The Group’s exposure to credit risk is detailed in Notes 17 and 21. The Group has exposure to less than ten customers, with the vast majority of revenue accruing with UK Fire Authorities, whom are considered to offer an extremely small credit risk, or a department of the Abu Dhabi government, whom are also considered to offer an extremely small credit risk. The Group has policies that limit the amount of credit exposure to any financial institution. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are financial institutions with strong credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The possibility of material loss is therefore considered to be unlikely. b) Market risk Currency risk The group transacts principally in Sterling and Dirhams but also has exposure to Euros. Transaction risk in the Group is principally managed by seeking to ensure that sales, payroll costs and purchases are made in the same currency and, if material imbalances are predicted to arise, a decision is made on whether to hedge the exposure. In relation to translation risk, the Group’s current policy is not to hedge the net asset values of the overseas investments although, where appropriate and cost effective facilities are available, local borrowings are utilised to reduce the translation risk. Cash flow interest-rate risk The Group’s policy on managing interest rate risk is subject to regular monitoring of the effect of potential changes in interest rates on its interest cost with a view to taking suitable actions should exposure reach certain levels. The Group seeks to limit its exposure to fluctuating interest rates by keeping a significant proportion of the Group’s borrowings at fixed interest rates. Financial assets The Group holds its surplus funds in short-term bank deposits. Financial liabilities The Group’s cash flow interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings issued at variable rates to finance its Private Finance Initiative and Public Private Partnership contracts. In order to reduce funding risk and maintain interest cover, the Group manages the risk by using floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. Under the swaps, the Group agrees to exchange, at specific intervals, the difference between AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 57 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) fixed contract rates and floating rate interest amounts, calculated by reference to the agreed notional principal amount. These interest rate swaps have the effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates for a specified period of time. The Group’s obligations under finance leases carry interest at a fixed rate. Other price risk Other price risk, such as changes in the fair value of financial instruments being caused by movements in commodity or equity prices, is not applicable to the Group’s operations. The Group does not hold any investments in companies listed on recognised Stock Exchanges and the Group’s UK operations revenue contracts are subject to RPI. Liquidity risk c) Prudent liquidity management implies maintaining sufficient cash and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities. During the period the company has implemented a Creditor Scheme of Arrangement and raised £30,000,000, gross of issue costs, through two share placings. The company maintains adequate bank balances to fund its operations. As a result of the Scheme of Arrangement the company is ring fenced from its UK subsidiaries. As explained in other areas of this annual report and financial statements, certain of those UK subsidiaries are experiencing liquidity issues and the Group remains in discussions with the bankers for those subsidiaries with a view to agreeing to both a reduction in the level of debts payable by those subsidiaries and a rescheduling of repayments due. 3.2 Capital risk management Group companies are funded through various shareholders’ funds, cash balances, and bank debt, including term loans, asset finance and overdrafts. Issued share capital Compound financial instruments Share premium account Accumulated reserves Cash and cash equivalents Cash held in respect of a bond Cash held in respect of the scheme of arrangement Bank loans and short term borrowings Long-term borrowings Note 25 25 21 22 22 2011 £'000 25,353 – 62,645 (150,723) (62,725) (4,395) (4,226) (5,000) 78,166 – 1,820 2010 Restated £'000 22,678 16,117 29,288 (133,236) (65,153) (2,597) – – 14,912 67,267 14,429 The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. The Group is not subject to externally impaired capital requirements. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. 58 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) During the period a number of Group subsidiaries were in breach of the covenants of their banking facilities. The banks involved continue to support the subsidiaries involved but have reserved their rights in respect of the breaches and these include immediate withdrawal of the facilities. The covenant breaches during the period include failure to make capital repayments and interest payments as they fall due, and the effect of creditor action. The covenant breaches have not been remedied since period end. Borrowings amounting to £78,166,000 (2010: £82,179,000) were in default in the period. As a result of the restatements reported in this annual report and financial statements various subsidiaries are also likely to be in breach of a wide spectrum of financial covenants, including debt service ratios (cash-flow to the aggregate of interest and repayments due), interest cover ratios (EBIT to interest), total borrowing cost ratios (total borrowings to EBITDA), and minimum tangible net worth levels. Critical accounting estimates and judgements 4. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates a) The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, rarely equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are outlined below. Impairment of goodwill Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value-in-use of the cash- generating units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value-in-use calculation requires the Group to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value. Actual outcomes could vary significantly from these estimates. Value in use is determined through the analysis of discounted cash flow forecasts based on financial forecasts approved by management which takes account of both past performance and expected future market developments. Management has used a pre-tax discount rate of 8% (2010: 9%) equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital of the Group. This has been determined as reflecting current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the industry and Group. Property, plant and equipment Useful economic lives of property, plant and equipment have been established with reference to firstly contractual replacement obligations and secondly to historical experience and an assessment of the nature of the assets involved. Pensions The directors have employed the services of an actuary in assessing pension liabilities. However, the directors recognise that final liabilities and asset returns may differ from actuarial estimates. Judgements b) The following critical judgements have been made in preparing the financial statements which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to be made to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 59 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Post-employment benefits Application of IAS 19: “Employee Benefits”, requires the exercise of judgement in relation to setting the assumptions used by the actuaries in assessing the financial position of each scheme. The Group determines the assumptions to be adopted in discussion with its actuaries, and believes these assumptions to be in line with UK generally accepted practice, but the application of different assumptions could have a significant effect on the amounts reflected in the Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial Position in respect of post- employment benefits. The sensitivity of principal scheme liabilities to changes in the assumptions used by actuaries is set out in Note 15. Taxation Significant judgement is required in determining the Group’s provision for tax. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. As a result, the exercising of judgement is required in order to assess the exposures in these areas and set the appropriate level of provision. Fair value of financial instruments The fair value of the interest rate swaps has been calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows. Provisions Significant judgement is required in order to determine the Group’s level of provisions. In arriving at an estimate the Group firstly considers as to whether there is a present obligation arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of results embodying economic benefits. In concluding in this respect the Group reviews contracts and where appropriate considers legal advice. If the conclusion is that a present obligation arising from a past event exists then the Group draws on the experience of its management in considering the individual characteristic of each obligation and arriving at an estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date. 60 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 0 0 0 ' £ d e t a t s e R 9 0 / 3 0 / 1 3 - - 9 4 7 4 9 1 6 0 1 , 2 7 9 8 , 8 2 ) 2 6 1 , 5 ( 0 0 0 ' £ n o i t a x a T 0 0 0 ' £ t i f e n e b t n e m e r i t e R 6 4 9 , 1 3 ) 2 6 1 , 5 ( 0 2 3 0 2 3 r e h t O 0 0 0 ' £ ) 4 4 2 ( ) 4 1 4 ( ) 8 5 6 ( - 7 0 6 , 6 3 6 4 , 7 1 8 9 4 , 2 2 8 6 5 , 6 4 - - - 4 1 5 , 8 7 ) 2 6 1 , 5 ( 0 2 3 ) 8 5 6 ( - - - 5 4 3 , 8 1 ) 4 0 3 ( 0 8 5 7 1 9 , 7 5 1 1 , 6 2 ) 4 4 6 , 2 1 ( ) 4 5 7 , 8 6 ( ) 3 6 7 , 8 0 1 ( 6 7 6 , 1 8 - 5 4 0 , 7 8 2 1 , 7 9 4 8 , 5 9 1 8 8 , 6 2 - 0 7 5 5 2 1 , 7 3 4 8 , 6 1 9 1 4 , 1 5 - 4 1 5 , 8 7 8 6 2 , 7 4 1 ) 1 9 3 , 7 ( ) 2 6 1 , 5 ( ) 1 9 3 , 7 ( ) 1 9 3 , 7 ( - - - - 0 2 3 0 0 5 0 0 5 - 8 2 6 , 6 8 2 6 , 6 0 7 5 0 7 5 0 0 5 ) 8 5 6 ( - 8 9 1 , 7 9 2 2 , 2 9 2 2 , 2 0 2 3 0 2 3 ) 8 5 1 , 1 ( ) 8 5 1 , 1 ( ) 8 9 1 , 7 ( ) 8 9 1 , 7 ( - - - - - - - - - - ) 5 7 9 , 4 5 ( ) 6 9 8 , 7 ( ) 8 4 4 , 5 3 ( ) 2 4 2 , 3 ( ) 2 2 6 , 6 ( 9 2 6 , 5 4 1 ) 5 7 9 , 4 5 ( ) 2 7 4 , 5 ( - ) 4 2 4 , 2 ( ) 8 4 4 , 5 3 ( ) 2 4 2 , 3 ( ) 2 2 6 , 6 ( 7 7 8 , 6 7 1 8 0 , 7 5 6 6 6 , 5 4 1 4 9 2 4 2 6 1 , 5 ) 9 9 5 , 6 ( ) 9 9 5 , 6 ( - - - - - - 7 0 6 , 6 2 6 0 , 4 2 8 9 4 , 2 2 7 6 1 , 3 5 ) 9 9 5 , 6 ( ) 5 7 9 , 4 5 ( ) 6 9 8 , 7 ( ) 8 4 4 , 5 3 ( ) 2 4 2 , 3 ( ) 2 2 6 , 6 ( 6 9 7 , 8 9 1 ) 3 4 9 ( ) 9 9 5 , 6 ( ) 9 9 5 , 6 ( ) 5 7 9 , 4 5 ( ) 5 7 9 , 4 5 ( ) 3 5 9 , 6 ( ) 6 9 8 , 7 ( ) 8 4 4 , 5 3 ( ) 8 4 4 , 5 3 ( ) 2 4 2 , 3 ( ) 2 4 2 , 3 ( ) 2 2 6 , 6 ( ) 2 2 6 , 6 ( - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ) 9 9 5 , 6 ( ) 5 7 9 , 4 5 ( ) 6 9 8 , 7 ( ) 8 4 4 , 5 3 ( ) 2 4 2 , 3 ( ) 2 2 6 , 6 ( 5 4 3 , 8 1 ) 4 0 3 ( 0 8 5 7 1 9 , 7 5 1 1 , 6 2 ) 1 0 7 , 1 1 ( 3 8 8 , 0 1 5 3 8 , 1 5 6 7 6 , 1 8 - 5 4 0 , 7 1 9 3 , 7 2 1 1 , 6 9 1 8 8 , 6 2 - 3 4 8 , 6 1 - 5 2 1 , 7 9 4 8 , 0 5 - 1 6 9 , 6 4 1 6 9 7 , 8 9 1 t n e m p i u q e d n a t n a l p , y t r e p o r P s e t a i c o s s a n i t n e m t s e v n I s t e s s a e l b i g n a t n i r e h t O t e s s a x a t d e r r e f e D s u l p r u s t i f e n e b t n e m e r i t e R l l i w d o o G s t e s s a t n e r r u c - n o N S T E S S A s e l b a v i e c e r r e h t o d n a e d a r T h s a C s t e s s a t n e r r u C s e i r o t n e v n I d n u o p m o c f o t n e n o p m o c l a t i p a c e r a h s d e u s s I y t i u q E s t n u o c c a m u i m e r p e r a h S s t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f e l a s r o f d l e h s t e s s A s t e s s a l a t o T Y T I U Q E e v r e s e r n o i t i s i u q c a e s r e v e R e v r e s e r n o i t a l s n a r T s g n i n r a e d e n i a t e R e v r e s e r r e h t O S E I T I L I B A I L s g n i w o r r o B y t i u q e l a t o T d n u o p m o c f o t n e n o p m o c s t n e m u r t s n i y t i l i b a i L l a i c n a n i f s e i t i l i b a i l x a t d e r r e f e D s n o i s i v o r P s e i t i l i b a i l x a t e m o c n i t n e r r u C s e l b a y a p r e h t o d n a e d a r T s e i t i l i b a i l t n e r r u C s g n i w o r r o B s t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f s n o i s i v o r P e v i t a v i r e D s t e s s a h t i w d e t a i c o s s a s e i t i l i b a i L e l a s r o f d l e h s a d e i f i s s a l c s e i t i l i b a i l d n a y t i u q e l a t o T s e i t i l i b a i l l a t o T AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 61 0 0 0 ' £ s e s a e L s u o r e n O 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ s n o i t c a s n a r T n o i t i n g o c e R l l i w d o o G s m e t I 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ t n e m r i a p m I s e v i L 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ s e u l a V y t r a P d e t a l e R e u n e v e R f o l a s r e v e R d e s i l a t i p a C l u f e s U c i m o n o c E d e t a t s r e v O t e s s A d e x i F 0 0 0 ' £ 9 0 / 3 0 / 1 3 d e t r o p e r s A n o i t i s o P l a i c n a n F f o i t n e m e t a t S d e t a d i l o s n o C Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) ) 3 8 8 , 6 1 ( ) 0 2 3 ( 4 4 ) 8 4 6 , 1 ( ) 5 2 7 , 4 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( 6 7 7 , 6 ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( ) 9 8 0 , 1 ( - ) 2 7 9 , 7 1 ( ) 6 9 2 , 5 ( 7 7 0 , 3 5 6 3 2 2 1 , 3 ) 4 . 7 2 ( ) 4 . 7 2 ( 7 . 3 7 . 3 ) 8 6 2 , 3 2 ( 2 2 1 , 3 4 4 4 4 1 . 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 ' £ d e t a t s e R 0 1 / 3 0 / 1 3 6 1 2 , 6 2 ) 1 5 4 , 8 1 ( 5 6 7 , 7 ) 9 3 1 , 9 1 ( ) 4 7 3 , 1 1 ( ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 4 2 3 , 9 ( 0 0 4 ) 3 1 2 , 7 ( 4 0 3 , 1 - - ) 0 2 3 ( ) 0 2 3 ( ) 0 2 3 ( - 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 ' £ n o i t a x a T 0 0 0 ' £ t i f e n e b t n e m e r i t e R r e h t O 0 0 0 ' £ 3 3 ) 1 8 6 , 1 ( 6 1 ) 8 4 6 , 1 ( ) 2 3 6 , 1 ( ) 2 3 6 , 1 ( ) 6 1 ( 0 0 0 ' £ d e t a t s e R 0 1 / 3 0 / 1 3 ) 8 6 2 , 3 2 ( 0 0 0 ' £ 2 2 1 , 3 n o i t a x a T 4 4 0 0 0 ' £ t i f e n e b t n e m e r i t e R r e h t O 0 0 0 ' £ ) 8 4 6 , 1 ( 0 0 0 ' £ s e s a e L ) 5 2 7 , 4 ( s u o r e n O 0 0 0 ' £ ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( 0 0 0 ' £ ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( 0 0 0 ' £ ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( s n o i t c a s n a r T n o i t i n g o c e R l l i w d o o G s m e t I 0 0 0 ' £ ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( 0 0 0 ' £ 6 7 7 , 6 t n e m r i a p m I s e v i L 0 0 0 ' £ ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( 0 0 0 ' £ s e u l a V ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( y t r a P d e t a l e R e u n e v e R f o l a s r e v e R d e s i l a t i p a C l u f e s U c i m o n o c E d e t a t s r e v O t e s s A d e x i F 0 0 0 ' £ 1 7 2 , 2 0 1 / 3 0 / 1 3 d e t r o p e r s A 6 4 2 ) 8 6 ( 8 7 1 – ) 0 9 0 , 3 2 ( 2 2 1 , 3 ) 8 6 ( ) 8 6 ( ) 4 2 ( - - - - - - - - - ) 8 4 6 , 1 ( ) 5 2 7 , 4 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( 6 7 7 , 6 ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( 6 4 2 6 4 2 7 1 5 , 2 g n i t l a s n a r t n o s e c n e r e f f i d e g n a h c x E e m o c n i e v i s n e h e r p m o c r a e y e h t r o f t i f o r P r e h t O t i f e n e b d e n i f e d n o s e s s o l l a i r a u t c A s n o i t a r e p o n g i e r o f f o n a l p s n o i s n e p e m o c n i e v i s n e h e r p m o c l a t o T e m o c n I e v i s n e h e r p m o C f o t n e m e t a t S d e t a d i l o s n o C ) 8 4 6 , 1 ( ) 5 2 7 , 4 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( 6 7 7 , 6 ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( ) 8 4 6 , 1 ( ) 5 2 7 , 4 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( 6 7 7 , 6 ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( 1 7 2 , 2 r a e y e h t r o f t i f o r P ) 9 . 1 ( ) 9 . 1 ( ) 6 . 5 ( ) 6 . 5 ( ) 9 . 2 ( ) 9 . 2 ( ) 5 . 9 1 ( ) 5 . 9 1 ( ) 0 . 2 ( ) 0 . 2 ( ) 8 . 3 ( ) 8 . 3 ( 0 . 8 0 . 8 ) 4 . 2 ( ) 4 . 2 ( ) 6 . 3 ( ) 6 . 3 ( 7 . 2 7 . 2 ) e r a h s r e p e c n e p ( d e t u l i D ) e r a h s r e p e c n e p ( c i s a B - S P E - S P E 0 0 0 ' £ s e s a e L s u o r e n O 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ s n o i t c a s n a r T n o i t i n g o c e R l l i w d o o G s m e t I 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ t n e m r i a p m I s e v i L 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ s e u l a V y t r a P d e t a l e R e u n e v e R f o l a s r e v e R d e s i l a t i p a C l u f e s U c i m o n o c E d e t a t s r e v O t e s s A d e x i F 0 0 0 ' £ 0 1 / 3 0 / 1 3 d e t r o p e r s A t n e m e t a t S e m o c n I d e t a d i l o s n o C - ) 5 5 5 , 4 ( ) 5 5 5 , 4 ( 4 8 5 ) 9 3 1 , 5 ( ) 0 7 1 ( - - ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( - ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( 8 5 7 ) 4 3 3 , 7 1 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( - - ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 6 7 5 , 6 1 ( - ) 9 2 7 , 1 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( ) 4 0 2 , 3 ( - 6 7 7 , 6 6 7 7 , 6 6 7 7 , 6 - 6 7 7 , 6 ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( 1 3 2 , 5 4 ) 1 7 6 , 7 1 ( 0 6 5 , 7 2 ) 9 3 1 , 0 1 ( 1 2 4 , 7 1 s n o i t a r e p o g n i u n i t n o C s e s n e p x e e v i t a r t s n i m d A ) s s o l ( / t i f o r p g n i t a r e p O : s a d e s y l a n A s e l a s f o t s o C e u n e v e R t i f o r p s s o r G ) 0 5 0 , 2 ( ) 3 9 0 , 3 ( 1 2 4 , 7 1 s m e t i l a n o i t p e c x e e r o f e b s s o l g n i t a r e p O - 6 1 4 ) 3 4 0 , 7 ( 4 0 3 , 1 8 9 0 , 2 1 ) 6 6 1 , 4 ( ) 5 6 3 ( 7 6 5 , 7 t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f f o e u l a v r i a f n o n i a G f o n i a g n o t n e m e v o m x a t d e r r e f e D t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f n o i t a x a t e r o f e b t i f o r P n o i t a x a T s n o i t a r e p o g n i u n i t n o c m o r f r a e y e h t r o f t i f o r P s n o i t a r e p o d e u n i t n o c s i D s m e t i l a n o i t p e c x E e m o c n i s t s o c e c n a n i F e c n a n i F ) 6 9 2 , 5 ( s n o i t a r e p o d e u n i t n o c s i d m o r f r a e y e h t r o f s s o L 62 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 8 7 6 , 2 2 ) 8 5 ( 0 8 6 7 1 9 , 7 8 8 2 , 9 2 ) 4 4 6 , 2 1 ( ) 6 3 2 , 3 3 1 ( ) 5 7 3 , 5 8 ( 7 6 2 , 7 6 - 0 0 2 , 8 9 9 3 , 1 1 6 6 8 , 6 8 9 9 8 , 3 1 9 8 0 , 1 2 1 9 , 4 1 4 2 0 , 1 1 2 8 , 5 5 4 7 , 6 3 3 9 6 , 6 4 0 3 , 0 3 1 9 2 9 , 4 4 ) 8 2 7 , 9 ( ) 7 7 3 , 4 ( ) 9 5 9 , 9 ( ) 9 5 9 , 9 ( 1 3 2 1 3 2 - - 0 8 2 4 8 2 5 2 7 0 0 0 ' £ d e t a t s e R 0 1 / 3 0 / 1 3 0 4 1 , 8 2 ) 7 7 3 , 4 ( 0 0 0 ' £ n o i t a x a T 0 0 0 ' £ t i f e n e b t n e m e r i t e R 6 9 2 6 9 2 1 0 2 1 8 7 , 5 7 9 5 , 2 9 7 5 , 8 1 2 9 , 6 - - r e h t O 0 0 0 ' £ ) 1 1 2 ( ) 4 1 4 ( ) 5 2 6 ( 0 0 2 , 3 ) 0 0 1 , 1 1 ( ) 0 0 9 , 7 ( - - - ) 0 0 5 , 1 ( ) 6 5 9 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 0 0 5 , 1 ( ) 3 3 9 , 3 2 ( 0 0 0 ' £ s e s a e L s u o r e n O y t r a P d e t a l e R e u n e v e R s n o i t c a s n a r T n o i t i n g o c e R l l i w d o o G 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ 8 5 7 0 0 0 ' £ ) 5 2 6 , 7 4 ( ) 5 5 6 , 7 ( - ) 5 4 4 , 3 ( ) 9 6 6 , 8 2 ( ) 2 9 2 , 5 ( ) 5 1 7 , 9 ( 4 1 7 , 4 7 5 0 9 , 7 4 9 3 9 , 7 4 1 4 9 2 4 7 7 3 , 4 s m e t I 0 0 0 ' £ f o l a s r e v e R d e s i l a t i p a C 0 0 0 ' £ t n e m r i a p m I s e v i L 0 0 0 ' £ 0 0 0 ' £ s e u l a V l u f e s U c i m o n o c E d e t a t s r e v O t e s s A d e x i F 0 0 0 ' £ 0 1 / 3 0 / 1 3 d e t r o p e r s A 9 2 9 , 4 4 ) 7 7 3 , 4 ( 6 9 2 ) 5 2 5 , 8 ( ) 5 7 1 , 3 2 ( ) 4 0 7 , 6 5 ( ) 0 0 1 , 1 1 ( ) 9 6 6 , 8 2 ( ) 2 9 2 , 5 ( ) 5 1 7 , 9 ( 6 4 6 , 4 9 1 ) 9 7 0 , 9 ( ) 3 3 9 , 3 2 ( - - - - - 9 2 4 , 9 2 ) 7 7 3 , 4 ( - 8 5 7 ) 5 2 6 , 7 4 ( ) 0 0 1 , 1 1 ( ) 9 6 6 , 8 2 ( ) 2 9 2 , 5 ( ) 5 1 7 , 9 ( 8 7 7 , 5 3 1 1 5 3 , 5 1 5 3 , 5 6 9 2 6 9 2 ) 6 0 8 , 2 ( ) 6 0 8 , 2 ( ) 3 2 9 , 1 1 ( ) 3 2 9 , 1 1 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 5 7 1 , 3 2 ( ) 4 0 7 , 6 5 ( ) 7 5 1 , 0 1 ( ) 9 6 6 , 8 2 ( ) 5 7 1 , 3 2 ( ) 4 0 7 , 6 5 ( ) 0 0 1 , 1 1 ( ) 9 6 6 , 8 2 ( ) 2 9 2 , 5 ( ) 2 9 2 , 5 ( ) 5 1 7 , 9 ( ) 5 1 7 , 9 ( ) 3 4 9 ( - - - - 6 9 2 0 0 5 0 0 5 ) 9 1 2 , 6 ( 9 9 8 , 0 1 9 9 8 , 0 1 4 2 0 , 1 ) 9 1 2 , 6 ( 4 2 0 , 1 ) 9 1 7 , 5 ( ) 5 2 5 , 8 ( - 3 2 9 , 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ) 6 5 4 , 2 ( ) 5 7 1 , 3 2 ( ) 4 0 7 , 6 5 ( ) 0 0 1 , 1 1 ( ) 9 6 6 , 8 2 ( ) 2 9 2 , 5 ( ) 5 1 7 , 9 ( n o i t i s o P l a i c n a n F f o i t n e m e t a t S d e t a d i l o s n o C 1 0 2 4 1 0 , 8 2 7 9 6 , 3 1 2 1 9 , 1 4 6 5 9 , 6 1 8 7 6 , 2 2 ) 8 5 ( 0 8 6 7 1 9 , 7 8 8 2 , 9 2 ) 1 0 7 , 1 1 ( 4 1 0 , 2 1 8 1 8 , 0 6 7 6 2 , 7 6 - 0 0 2 , 8 9 5 9 , 9 6 2 4 , 5 8 - 8 5 8 8 1 1 , 0 2 2 1 9 , 4 1 1 2 8 , 5 9 0 7 , 1 4 3 9 6 , 6 8 2 8 , 3 3 1 6 4 6 , 4 9 1 t n e m p i u q e d n a t n a l p , y t r e p o r P s t e s s a t n e r r u c - n o N s e t a i c o s s a n i t n e m t s e v n I s t e s s a e l b i g n a t n i r e h t O t e s s a x a t d e r r e f e D s u l p r u s t i f e n e b t n e m e r i t e R l l i w d o o G S T E S S A s e l b a v i e c e r r e h t o d n a e d a r T h s a C s t e s s a t n e r r u C s e i r o t n e v n I d n u o p m o c f o t n e n o p m o c y t i u q E l a t i p a c e r a h s d e u s s I e v r e s e r n o i t i s i u q c a e s r e v e R s t n u o c c a m u i m e r p e r a h S s t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f e l a s r o f d l e h s t e s s A s t e s s a l a t o T Y T I U Q E e v r e s e r n o i t a l s n a r T s g n i n r a e d e n i a t e R e v r e s e r r e h t O S E I T I L I B A I L s g n i w o r r o B y t i u q e l a t o T d n u o p m o c f o t n e n o p m o c y t i l i b a i L s t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f s e i t i l i b a i l x a t d e r r e f e D s n o i s i v o r P s e i t i l i b a i l x a t e m o c n i t n e r r u C s e l b a y a p r e h t o d n a e d a r T s e i t i l i b a i l t n e r r u C s g n i w o r r o B s t n e m u r t s n i l a i c n a n i f s n o i s i v o r P e v i t a v i r e D s t e s s a h t i w d e t a i c o s s a s e i t i l i b a i L e l a s r o f d l e h s a d e i f i s s a l c s e i t i l i b a i l d n a y t i u q e l a t o T s e i t i l i b a i l l a t o T AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 63 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 5. Restatement of Prior Years Correction of prior year errors AssetCo has identified omissions from, and misstatements in, the entity’s financial statements for one or more prior periods arising from a failure to use, or misuse of, reliable information that: a) b) was available when financial statements for those periods were authorised for issue; and could reasonably be expected to have been obtained and taken into account in the preparation of those financial statements. IAS 8 defines such errors include the effects of mathematical mistakes, mistakes in applying accounting policies, oversights or misinterpretations of facts, and fraud. AssetCo has therefore restated the 2009 and 2010 Statement of Financial Position, 2010 Income Statement and 2010 Cash Flow Statement to reflect the relevant adjustments as explained below. Overstatement of Property, Plant and Equipment Values AssetCo has undertaken a process of comparing capitalised cost to third party documentation, such as supplier invoices, and noted that on a large number of occasions capitalised cost has been overstated. The adjustments processed of £9,715,000 in 2010 and £6,622,000 in 2009 restate costs to those that are supportable and adjust subsequent depreciation accordingly. Useful Economic Lives In 2009 AssetCo reported that “during the year, as a result of management review revisions were made to the residual values and useful economic lives of certain assets. These revisions resulted in residual values ranging from £10,000 to £25,000 and corresponding lives of 24 years. This has resulted in a £2.05m reduction in the equivalent depreciation charge for the year ended 31 March 2009”. A subsequent review of the revision reported has identified that the revised useful economic lives were longer than the asset lives as detailed within customer contracts and this change was therefore applied in error. The adjustments processed during the restatement above of £5,292,000 in 2010 and £3,242,000 in 2009 are therefore to re-align the useful economic lives with their contractual lives. Impairment Value in use calculations have been concluded for all Cash Generating Units and where required, to state carrying values at the lower of book value or value in use, impairment provisions have been processed firstly against any relative Intangible Assets and secondly against any relative property, plant and equipment. The adjustments processed are 2010 £28,669,000 and 2009 £35,448,000. Reversal of capitalised Items A review of items capitalised has identified that AssetCo had previously reported items capitalised that do not conform with AssetCo’s policy for property, plant and equipment. 64 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Examples of this include: In 2009 and 2010 AssetCo reported non-current asset additions including £1,839,000 and £258,000 respectively of assets that were purchased and paid for by a customer. These amounts were reported as income within the Income Statements of each year respectively. During 2010 AssetCo incorrectly reported non-current asset additions including £1,134,000 in respect of expenses related to a new contract. In order to correct this, an adjustment of £11,100,000 has been processed in 2010 and £7,896,000 in 2009. Goodwill As at 31 March 2009 AssetCo reported a net book value of Goodwill of £57,081,000. It is the view of the board that it was a fundamental error to report £54,975,000 of this asset and accordingly this amount has been written off or provided against as appropriate. The following are examples illustrating the errors: a) b) c) £34,646,000 of the net book value of Goodwill as at 31 March 2009 related to the PFI contracts for the London (“LFEPA”) and Lincoln Fire Authorities (“Lincoln”). On 9 September 2011 AssetCo announced that “the contract with the LFEPA delivers a steady stream of revenue to the London Group but this does not match the debt repayment profile which is accelerated versus the length of the contract. Therefore the cash flows of the contract are unable to match the capital, interest and repayments required by the banking facilities of the London Group” and that “the assets and the amount of debt on those assets have been mismatched, leading to excess indebtedness compared to the underlying asset values.” The revenues and expenses, capital replacement cycle, and amount of relative asset finance have remained broadly consistent for some considerable time and AssetCo therefore cannot substantiate the value of Goodwill attributed to the LFEPA contract now or in the past. This is the same in respect of the Lincoln contract. £7,547,000 of the net book value of Goodwill as at 31 March 2009 related to the acquisition of UV Modular Limited (“UVM”) on 22 December 2007. UVM reported operating losses in both 2007 and 2008 and had net liabilities of £2,860,000 immediately preceding acquisition. The board cannot substantiate the goodwill recognised on acquisition. £7,543,000 of the net book value of Goodwill as at 31 March 2009 related to acquisition of The Vehicle Application Centre Limited (“TVAC”). This company entered into Administration on 18 December 2008. Further, in 2009 AssetCo reported that “In the interim statement, we reported that TVAC had continued to make losses and absorb cash and that the Board had instigated a strategic review of the business. The outcome of this review was that TVAC showed no signs of being viable and accordingly the company was put into administration on 18 December 2008. This resulted in a £5.2m loss which is detailed in the Income Statement and also caused a considerable drain on the group’s cash resources. TVAC, which was in distress at the time of its acquisition, was acquired because it was a large supplier to AssetCo London supplying fire appliances for the largest build programme undertaken in UK Fire in FY07 and FY08. Failure to deliver to vehicles on time could have resulted in substantial penalties for AssetCo. Following the acquisition of TVAC, the deliveries were completed on time, however the business continued to need ongoing cash support from the parent company”. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 65 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) During 2008 AssetCo reported that “on 16 April 2007, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Simentra Limited for consideration of £450,000”. It recognised £506,000 on this transaction. The board have concluded that Simentra had no more than three employees, net liabilities, and had reported very little trade prior to its acquisition and that it was inappropriate to capitalise goodwill in this respect. The restated net book value of Goodwill as at 31 March 2009 is £2,106,000 and review of the information available necessitates a further impairment of £1,729,000 during 2010. Revenue Recognition In 2009 AssetCo recognised £4,991,000 in respect of a Finance Lease Debtor and £1,608,000 in respect of Accrued Income. Following review AssetCo has concluded that the level of unchanged recurring revenue in respect of these items did not support the recognition of Revenue or the corresponding current assets. In 2010 AssetCo reported that “during the year management considered the sale of Thermal Imaging Cameras and training equipment to be assets sold under a finance lease arrangement as the customer will retain these assets for substantially all of their useful economic lives”. AssetCo reported an additional Finance Lease Debtor of £12,671,000 and further unrelated Accrued Income of £4,662,000. Following review the board notes that the Thermal Imaging Cameras were replacement items provided to LFEPA under the terms of the PFI contract and as such that there was no corresponding increase in the revenues due under the contract and that therefore there is no basis for the recognition of further Revenue or the corresponding current asset. The restatement reverses the effects of the above. Related Party Transactions In 2010 AssetCo reported the following: a) b) “In May 2009, Jaras Property Developments Limited [“Jaras”], a company from which the Group rents a property was purchased by John Shannon, the Group’s former CEO, the value of these rentals amounted to £166,666 in the year. At 31 March 2010, the Group had an asset balance with this company totalling £1.5m (2009: £nil)”. “On 31 March 2010, the Group completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Graphic Traffic Limited for consideration of £1,000 creating goodwill on acquisition of £956,000. This business has been purchased with a view to resale hence the goodwill is included within assets held for sale and further that the vendor of Graphic Traffic Limited (see note 31) was John Shannon.” In respect of the ‘Jaras’ transaction, AssetCo have reviewed internal communications between the date in December 2009 when the £1,500,000 was first paid, and finalisation of the 2010 audited accounts, the management and statutory accounts for the business occupying the property and concluded that: a) b) on an arms length basis it would be difficult to substantiate effectively paying six years rent in advance in respect of the property, the payment was originally classified as a Directors’ Loan and was subsequently reclassified as prepaid rent in order to satisfy audit disclosure requirements, and c) the business occupying the property is now in Liquidation. 66 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Further, there is sufficient doubt that either Jaras (where a Receiver has been appointed) or John Shannon will repay the amount and accordingly the £1,500,000 current asset has been provided for in this restatement. In respect of the Graphic Traffic Limited transaction, AssetCo has reviewed the documentation relating to this transaction and notes that: a) b) c) it was reported that AssetCo purchased a business to hold for resale and that company had net liabilities, and was disclosed as Dormant in its statutory accounts, the net liabilities disclosed as acquired were significantly higher than reported in the statutory accounts preceding acquisition and that the company was reported as Dormant, and the beneficiary of AssetCo settling the net liabilities acquired was either John Shannon or parties related to him. Accordingly the amount capitalised as Goodwill of £956,000 in respect of this acquisition has been expensed in the restatement. Onerous Leases This restatement provides for unavoidable future lease costs relating to one business in 2009 and two in 2010 whereby the businesses where either loss making at period end or AssetCo had announced that the business would close. The adjustments processed are £11,923,000 in 2010 and £7,198,000 in 2009. Other The 2010 restatement of £2,806,000 is in respect of: - - - - £500,000 dilapidations provisions in respect of onerous property leases £414,000 provision against an investment in an associate £211,000 in respect of further property, plant and equipment that cannot be substantiated £1,681,000 reversal of revenue received in advance of service delivery and recognised as revenue in 2010 The reversal of £11,100,000 of ‘cash in transit’ reported as received in 2010 but as far as the board can ascertain actually was still in transit. The 2009 restatement of £1,158,000 is in respect of: - - - £500,000 dilapidations provisions in respect of onerous property leases £414,000 provision against an investment in an associate £244,000 in respect of further tangible fixed assets that cannot be substantiated. Change in accounting policies Retirements Benefits This restatement eliminates the effects of applying the “corridor approach” to accounting for Retirement Benefits. The “corridor approach” is currently permissible under IAS 19 – Employee Benefits but will be phased out by 2014 and effectively allows actuarial gains and losses to be spread over the employees remaining service lives. The adjustments processed are £296,000 in 2010 and £320,000 in 2009. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 67 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Segmental Reporting 6. The core principle of IFRS 8 ‘Operating Segments’ is to require an entity to disclose information that enables users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business activities in which the entity engages and the economic environments in which it operates. The directors consider that the chief operating decision maker is the board. Given the breakdown in controls during the period and the focus of the board on managing liquidity issues, as explained elsewhere in this annual report and financial statements, there has been a reduced amount of formal management information presented to the board during the period. However, the board consider that the following analysis is in the format that will be used to underpin management information to be reviewed by them once formal reporting requirements are reintroduced. Unallocated comprised the UK head office. In the 2010 annual report and financial statements the segments reported were Fire and Rescue, Held for Sale, Discontinued operations, and Consolidation adjustments but they have been restated on the basis of what the board consider appropriate. 68 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Analysis of revenue and results by geographical settlement Eighteen months to 30 September 2011 Revenue Revenue to external customers Inter-segment revenue Total revenue Result EBITDA Operating (loss)/profit before exceptional items Exceptional items Operating (loss)/profit Finance income Finance costs Loss on fair value of financial instrument (Loss)/profit before tax Income tax expense (Loss)/profit for the period from continuing operations Discontinued operations Loss for the year from discontinued operations (Loss)/profit for the period Assets and liabilities Total segment assets Total segment liabilities Total net (liabilities)/assets Other segment information Total capital expenditure Depreciation Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets UK £’000 35,982 – 35,982 (2,104) (8,232) (6,389) (14,621) 101 (8,058) (1,390) (23,968) – (23,968) (610) (24,578) 28,812 (109,237) (80,425) 2,448 5,944 184 UAE £’000 13,023 – 13,023 1,290 1,252 – 1,252 58 (158) – 1,152 – 1,152 – 1,152 10,895 (9,769) 1,126 141 38 – Unallocated £’000 Total Operations £’000 – – – 49,005 – 49,005 (1,639) (2,453) (1,639) 2,957 1,318 – (90) – 1,228 – 1,228 – 1,228 11,963 (7,926) 4,037 – – – (8,619) (3,432) (12,051) 159 (8,306) (1,390) (21,588) – (21,588) (610) (22,198) 51,670 (126,932) (75,262) 2,589 5,982 184 Operating (loss)/profit before exceptional items has been calculated by subtracting depreciation and amortisation from EBITDA. Revenues of approximately £30,471,000 are derived from a single external customer within the UK segment and revenues of approximately £13,023,000 are derived from a single customer within the UAE segment. The amounts provided to the board with respect to net assets are measured in a manner consistent with that of the financial statements. The Group is domiciled in the UK and also operates out of branch in UAE. Revenue by destination is not materially different from the turnover by origin shown above. All revenue relates to services. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 69 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Twelve months to 31 March 2010 Revenue Revenue to external customers Inter-segment revenue Total revenue Result EBITDA Operating loss before exceptional items Exceptional items Operating loss Finance income Finance costs Gain on fair value of financial instrument Loss before tax Income tax expense Loss for the period from continuing operations Discontinued operations Loss for the period from discontinued operations Loss for the period Assets and liabilities Total segment assets Total segment liabilities Total net liabilities Other segment information Total capital expenditure Depreciation Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets UK £’000 Unallocated £’000 Total Operations £’000 Restated 26,216 – 26,216 (4,873) (8,715) (1,998) (10,713) 164 (7,207) 1,304 (16,452) – (16,452) (5,296) (21,748) 44,908 (126,721) (81,813) 2,896 1,121 2,721 – – – (531) (531) (130) (661) 236 ( 6) – (431) (1,089) ( 1,520) – (1,520) 21 (3,583) (3,562) – – – 26,216 – 26,216 (5,404) (9,246) (2,128) (11,374) 400 (7,213) 1,304 (16,883) (1,089) (17,972) (5,296) (23,268) 44,929 (130,304) (85,375) 2,896 1,121 2,721 Operating loss before exceptional amortisation from EBITDA. items has been calculated by subtracting depreciation and Revenues of approximately £19,472,000 are derived from a single external customer within the UK segment and £2,820,000 are derived from another single external customer within the UK segment. 70 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Operating loss 7. The analysis of the components of operating loss is shown below, after charging the following: 18 months to 30 September 2011 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 £'000 £'000 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (note 13) Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets (note 14) Exceptional items Fees payable to the company’s auditor for the audit of the annual accounts Fees payable to the company’s auditor and its associates for other services: – the audit of the company’s subsidiaries, pursuant to legislation – other services relating to taxation – all other services Operating lease rentals on group properties Operating lease rentals on other Employee benefit expense Raw materials and consumables used 100 255 332 123 5,982 184 9,561 810 1,062 71 18,827 10,147 73 54 – 73 £'000 Restated 1,121 2,721 9,324 200 1,155 – 6,533 11,289 Exceptional items During the 18 month period ending 30 September 2011 the group incurred a number of exceptional charges and credits amounting to £9,561,000 loss (2010: £9,324,000 loss). Exceptional items by category Goodwill impairment Related party transactions Creation of provisions Sale of property, plant and equipment Fair Value of liabilities associated with guarantees Scheme of Arrangement Gain from the write–off of liabilities subject to the Scheme Loss in respect of Creditor Scheme of Arrangement Gain on preference share exchange Gain from share options Correction of accounting errors Restructuring expenses 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 4,353 4,990 (6,922) 610 – 2,530 347 2,421 (1,600) (680) 180 5,753 9,561 1,729 2,456 5,139 – – – – – 9,324 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 71 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Goodwill impairment The 2010 expense of £1,729,000 is explained in note 5. Related Party Transactions This reflects the restatement as explained in note 5. It relates to the write-off of a £1,500,000 prepayment made to Jaras Property Developments Limited, a related party to John Shannon – the Group’s previous CEO, in respect of six years rent due with regards to one of the Group’s operating business, and also the £956,000 of Goodwill recognised in respect of the acquisition of Graphic Traffic Limited, a related party to John Shannon. Creation of provisions The expense in 2010 provides for unavoidable future lease costs relating to two businesses whereby the businesses where either loss making at the previous period end or AssetCo had announced prior to that date that the business would close (see note 5). The expense in 2011 relates to the creation of provisions as detailed in note 23. Loss in Respect of Creditor Scheme of Arrangement In August 2010 the Group announced a Creditor Scheme of Arrangement whereby all known and unknown liabilities at 28 December 2011 would be settled for a maximum cost of £4,990,000 in respect of third parties (excludes £10,000 in respect of amounts due to subsidiaries). Under the Scheme the Group has obligations in respect of certain guarantees provided previously and the fair value of these obligations, amounting to £4,353,000, have been recognised. As noted above, under the Scheme of Arrangement all liabilities are to be settled for a maximum amount of £4,990,000 and this sum has been expensed in the period. The liabilities to be settled amounted to £6,922,000 in respect of third parties and these amounts have been credited to the income statement in the period. A loss has been recognised in the income statement, effectively, netting the loss from recognising the fair value of guarantees with the cost of the scheme and the gain from settling liabilities. Gain on Preference Share Exchange Following the capital re-organisation, announced on 9 September 2011, 3,750,000 Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of 10p each were issued in consideration for the purchase of £15m Preference Shares in AssetCo (Abu Dhabi) Limited. The fair value of the Ordinary Shares issued has been assessed at £7,500,000 and at purchase date the book value of liabilities in respect of the Preference Shares was £17,017,000. Of this amount £7,917,000 was identified as equity instruments and therefore the book profit recognised in operating loss was £1,600,000. Gain from share options All share options immediately lapsed and ceased to be exercisable upon the presentation of the winding up petition against the Group in March 2011. Accumulated charges have therefore been reversed to the income statement in the period. 72 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Correction of accounting errors As explained elsewhere in the annual report and financial statements the Group has been subject to a breakdown in systems and controls. The expense of £180,000 in 2011 relates to the write-off of unsubstantiated balances. Restructuring expenses During the 18 month period the Group has incurred significant incremental advisor costs in respect of the various liquidity issues that the Group has faced. These issues are explained in detail elsewhere in the annual report and financial statements but principally relate to: creditor action, breaches of bank facilities, share placings, and a creditor scheme of arrangement. Employees and Directors 8. The average number of persons employed by the group (including executive directors) was: Production Sales Administration The costs incurred in respect of these employees were: Wages and salaries Share based payments Social security costs Other pension costs 18 months to 30 September 2011 Number 12 months to 31 March 2010 Number 158 2 83 243 110 1 30 141 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 19,131 (680) 882 869 20,202 5,659 100 546 212 6,517 The above includes redundancy payments of £486,000 (2010: Due to the breakdown in systems and controls as explained elsewhere in the annual report and financial statements we are unable to provide the 2010 comparative). Key management compensation Payments made to board directors Aggregate fees and emoluments 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 1,416 591 There were no pension contributions made to key management. The above includes redundancy payments of £30,000 (2010: £nil). AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 73 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Total emoluments include the following amounts in respect of the highest paid director: Salary and benefits 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 633 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated 317 The directors consider the executive directors to be the key management. 9. Finance income and finance costs 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 Interest payable on bank borrowings and finance leases Finance cost on liability component of compound financial instruments Provisions: unwinding of discount (note 23) Bank interest receivable Net finance income – pensions Net finance expense – pensions (7,826) – (480) 57 102 – (8,147) 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (5,888) (1,155) (170) 416 – (16) (6,813) Interest payable on bank borrowings and finance leases includes a settlement amount of £769,000 (2010: £nil) for the termination of the HBOS Swap. 10. Dividends A final dividend for 2011 has not been recommended (2010: 1.5p per share £1,360,000, of this £847,000 was paid out with the balance due to shareholder directors. Given the matters set out in the Chairman’s statement, these balances have been written back to the income statement. Due to the restatements made to the 31 March 2009 balance sheet, including retained earnings, this dividend may be unlawful). 11. Income Tax Expense Current Taxation UK Corporation Tax – Current Period Total Current Tax Income Tax Expense 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated – – – 1,089 1,089 1,089 74 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) The difference between the loss on ordinary activities at the corporation tax rate of 27.33% (2010: 28%) ruling in the UK and the actual current tax shown above is explained below: Loss before tax 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (22,198) (22,179) Tax on loss on ordinary activities at a standard rate of 27.33% (2010: 28%) (6,067) (6,210) Factors affecting tax charge for the period: Expenses not allowable for tax purposes Amortisation of intangible assets Tax losses eliminated Preference shares for share exchange Deferred tax balances not recognised 2,876 537 2,740 (437) 351 – 4,767 300 2,082 – 150 1,089 A number of further changes to the UK Corporation tax system were announced in the March 2012 UK Budget Statement. A resolution passed by Parliament on 26 March 2012 reduced the main rate of corporation tax to 24% from 1 April 2012. Legislation to reduce the main rate of corporation tax from 24% to 23% from 1 April 2013 is expected to be included in the Finance Act 2012. A further reduction to the main rate is also proposed to reduce the rate to 22% from 1 April 2014. None of these rate reductions had been substantively enacted at the balance sheet date and, therefore, are not included in these financial statements. Given the material restatements set out in note 5 the group will be resubmitting prior period tax computations for all material companies. The directors believe that corporation tax may in prior periods may have been overpaid based on the previously submitted corporation returns and that as a result corporation tax may be recoverable as at the period end. Due to the breakdown of the group’s systems and controls in the period, as reported in the Directors’ report, and significant level of uncertainty over the group’s tax historic tax position no corporation tax recoverable balance is recognised as at the period end. 12. Loss Per Share a) Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Loss for the period Loss from discontinued operations Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue Basic loss per share (EPS) – pence – continuing Basic loss per share (EPS) – pence – discontinued Basic loss per share (EPS) – pence 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 (21,588) (610) (22,198) 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 Restated (17,972) (5,296) (23,268) 146,771,286 84,992,740 (14.71) (0.42) (15.12) (21.15) (6.23) (27.38) AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 75 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) b) Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Dilutive potential ordinary shares comprise share options and warrants. A calculation is made to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market share price of the Company’s shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options and warrants. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options and warrants. As there has been a loss for both the current period and prior year no dilution has occurred. 13. Property, plant and equipment Leasehold land and Leasehold buildings improvements £’000 £’000 Fixtures and fittings £’000 Equipment Assets under plant and long term machinery arrangements £’000 £’000 Cost At 1 April 2009 (Restated) Additions Disposals On acquistion Assets held for sale 1,050 – – – (1,050) At 31 March 2010 (Restated) – Additions Disposals Assets held for sale Exchange differences At 30 September 2011 Accumulated depreciation At 1 April 2009 (Restated) Charge for the year Disposals Assets held for sale At 31 March 2010 (Restated) Charge for the year Disposals Assets held for sale Exchange differences At 30 September 2011 Net book amount At 30 September 2011 At 31 March 2010 At 31 March 2009 – – 1,050 – 1,050 9 9 – (18) – 1,032 – 18 – 1,050 – – 1,041 2,631 – (18) – (369) 2,244 – (19) 346 (10) 2,561 1,369 173 (18) (41) 1,483 401 (3) 37 (2) 1,916 645 761 1,262 717 – – – (393) 324 143 (235) 187 (6) 413 464 87 – (332) 219 90 (116) 134 (4) 323 90 105 253 7,643 174 (133) 43 (2,391) 5,336 61 (58) 815 (7) 82,401 2,722 (3,539) – – 81,584 2,385 (2,302) – – Total £’000 94,442 2,896 (3,690) 43 (4,203) 89,488 2,589 (2,614) 2,398 (23) 6,147 81,667 91,838 6,203 735 (111) (1,964) 4,863 273 (30) 741 (7) 57,500 117 (2,834) – 54,783 4,186 (575) (17) – 65,545 1,121 (2,963) (2,355) 61,348 5,982 (724) 913 (13) 5,840 58,377 67,506 307 473 1,440 23,290 26,801 24,901 24,332 28,140 28,897 The net book value of assets held under finance leases amounts to £23,290,000 (2010: restated £26,801,000). 76 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Assets under long-term arrangements Assets under long-term arrangements comprise principally of items of operational equipment and motor vehicles that have been provided to customers under the Group’s Private Finance Initiative and Public Private Partnership long-term contracts. Depreciation Depreciation expense of £5,631,000 (2010: restated £421,000) has been charged in cost of sales and £351,000 (2010: restated £700,000) in administrative expenses. Security Leasehold land and buildings with a carrying amount of £nil (2010: £1,041,000) have been pledged to secure borrowings of the Group (see Note 22) under a mortgage. The Group is not permitted to pledge these assets as security for other borrowings or to sell them to another entity. In addition, the Group’s obligations under finance leases (see Note 22) are secured by the lessors’ title to the leased assets, which have a carrying amount of £nil (2010: £2,047,000). Assets under long-term arrangements include a net book value of £23,290,000 (2010: restated £26,801,000) in respect of assets secured by the lessor. 14. Intangible assets Cost At 1 April 2009 (Restated) Additions Disposals Assets held for resale At 31 March 2010 (Restated) Disposals At 30 September 2011 Accumulated amortisation At 1 April 2009 (Restated) Charge for the year Impairment Disposals Assets held for resale At 31 March 2010 (Restated) Charge for the year Impairment Disposals At 30 September 2011 Net book amount At 30 September 2011 At 31 March 2010 At 31 March 2009 Goodwill £’000 Bid costs £’000 Software development cost £’000 48,669 956 (11,166) (1,053) 37,406 (2,254) 35,152 46,563 – 2,685 (11,166) (956) 37,126 – – (1,974) 35,152 – 280 2,106 – 100 – – 100 – 100 – – – – – – – – – – 100 100 – 253 26 – – 279 – 279 59 36 – – – 95 42 142 – 279 – 184 194 Total £’000 48,922 1,082 (11,166) (1,053) 37,785 (2,254) 35,531 46,622 36 2,685 (11,166) (956) 37,221 42 142 (1,974) 35,431 100 564 2,300 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 77 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Goodwill Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated, at acquisition, to the cash generating units (“CGUs”) that are expected to benefit from that business combination. All CGUs form part of the UK & ROI operating segment. The CGUs include London/Lincoln, Specialist equipment and Vehicle assembly. As at 31 March 2009 AssetCo reported a net book value of Goodwill of £57,081,000. It is the view of the board that the prior period financial statements included a material error relating to the carrying value of goodwill. The recoverable amounts of the CGUs are determined from value in use calculations. Value in use calculations have been re-performed for the periods ended 31 March 2009, 31 March 2010 and 30 September 2011. The value in use performed as at 31 March 2009 has resulted in an impairment adjustment of £54,975,000 being recorded. Full details are included in note 5. The value in use adjustment has resulted in the write off of goodwill of £34.6 million relating to the London/Lincoln CGU and an impairment of impairment charges London/Lincoln fixed assets down to £24.3 million. Additional goodwill amounting to £20.3 million have been recorded for the Specialist equipment and Vehicle assembly CGUs. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations are those regarding future cash flows, terminal value of assets, discount rates and growth rates. For the London/Lincoln CGU management estimates the cashflows to the end of the contract based upon its understanding of current cash flows for the next 12 months extrapolated to the end of the relevant contract period at a long term growth rate. If the London/Lincoln projects are not extended beyond their current terms then the customer is required to repurchase the project fixed assets. Management uses its experience of the industry to estimate the projected terminal asset value at the end of the contract. Discount rates are estimated by management by using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGUs. The discount rate used at 30 September 2011 was 8%; for 31 March 2010 and 31 March 2009 they were 9% and 11% respectively. The growth rates are based on internal growth forecasts and management has used 2.5% as a proxy for inflation. This rate does not exceed the average long-term growth rate for the relevant markets. The value in use calculation for the London/Lincoln CGU is sensitive to movements in the terminal value assumption; if the terminal asset values were £10 million lower than estimated then the value in use would reduce by about £3 million. The carrying amount of goodwill has been allocated by CGU as follows: 2011 London/Lincoln Specialist equipment Vehicle assembly Opening £’000 Addition £’000 Disposal £’000 Impairment £’000 Assets for resale £’000 Closing £’000 – 280 – 280 – – – – – (280) – (280) – – – – – – – – – – – – 78 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 2010 Opening £’000 Addition £’000 Disposal £’000 Impairment £’000 Assets for resale £’000 Closing £’000 London/Lincoln Specialist equipment Vehicle assembly – 2,009 97 2,106 – 956 – 956 – – – – – (2,685) (2,685) – – (97) (97) – 280 – 280 The changes in goodwill in the period relate to the disposal of RIG Systems Limited. The main changes in goodwill in the prior year relate to the sale of AES in September 2009, the loss of control of UVM, which was placed in Administration in January 2010, and the purchase of Graphic Traffic Limited which was transferred to assets held for sale. 15. Employee Benefit Obligations Group companies operate two defined benefit pension schemes. In 2010 actuarial gains and losses arising on defined benefit retirement benefits were accounted for under the corridor approach, the directors have reviewed this policy and concluded that given the proposed changes to IAS 19 it is more appropriate to account for actuarial gains and losses in full in the period. The effect of this is demonstrated in note 5. This represents a voluntary change of accounting policy as in the directors opinion this accounting policy is more appropriate. The Group has therefore accounted for pensions in accordance with IAS19 as set out below. UK Schemes’ During the period the Group operated two defined benefit schemes’ for some of its UK employees. The two schemes were the AssetCo pension scheme [formerly the Brook Henderson pension scheme] and the Todd Research Limited retirement benefits scheme [Todd Research Limited was sold in December 2010 along with the assets/liabilities of the pension scheme – see note 28]. The remaining schemes’ assets are held separately from those of the group and are administered by the trustees and managed professionally. The AssetCo pension scheme was subject to a full actuarial valuation as at 30 September 2011 by an independently qualified actuary and showed a deficit of £1,112,000 (2010: surplus £725,000 2009: surplus £749,000). The anticipated employer contribution to the scheme in the coming year is £231,000 (2010: £500,000). Actuarial losses of £1,846,000 (2010: £68,000) are included in other comprehensive income. Actual return on assets amounts to £19,000 (2010: £1,829,000). The assumptions for the expected return on assets as at 30 September 2011 are made up of the following; Equities Government bonds – an expected return that is 3% above government bond yields – the yield on 15 year fixed government bonds, albeit, at measurement date Corporate bonds Cash – average annual yield on 15 year plus AA rated corporate bonds – current Bank of England base rate no assets were held in fixed government bonds AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 79 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) The key assumptions used in the IAS 19 valuations are: Criteria Valuation method Discount rate Increase to pensions in payment Inflation Expected return on plan assets Salary increases Demographic assumptions – Future mortality Assumptions at 31 March 2010 Projected unit 5.60% Assumptions at 30 September 2011 Projected unit 5.10% Assumptions at 31 March 2009 Projected unit 6.70% 2.1 % – 3.10 % 2.8 % – 3.25 % 2.1 % – 2.75 % 2.25% 6.50% 2.25% 3.10% 5.50% 3.10% 3.25% 6.70% 2.00% Long cohort, 1% Long cohort, 1% Long cohort, 1% underpin underpin underpin The value of assets in the schemes and the expected rate of return were: Long term rate of return Market value at expected at 30 September 2011 £’000 30 September 2011 5.90% 2.90% 5.10% 0.50% Equities Government bonds Corporate bonds Cash and Cash equivalents Total market value of assets Present value of scheme liabilities (Deficit)/Surplus 3,922 – 2,932 44 6,898 (8,010) (1,112) Long term rate of return expected at 31 March 2010 7.40% 4.40% 5.60% 0.50% Long term rate of return expected at 31 March 2009 7.50% 4.50% 6.30% 0.00% Market value at 31 March 2010 £’000 4,615 14 2,440 42 7,111 (6,386) 725 Market value at 31 March 2009 £’000 3,032 – 2,098 41 5,171 (4,422) 749 The amounts recognised in the statement of financial position are as follows: Present value of funded obligations Fair value of scheme assets 30 Sept 2011 £’000 (8,010) 6,898 (1,112) 31 March 2010 £’000 (6,386) 7,111 31 March 2009 £’000 (4,422) 5,171 725 749 The amounts recognised in the income statement are as follows: Current service cost Loss on settlement of liabilities Included in operating loss Interest on obligation Expected return on scheme assets Included in net financing costs 80 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 18 months to 30 September 2011 £'000 413 30 12 months to 31 March 2010 £'000 212 – 443 531 (633) (102) 212 298 (282) 16 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Reconciliation of the present value of scheme liabilities and assets 30 September 2011 £’000 31 March 2010 £’000 31 March 2009 £’000 Change in the present value of the defined benefit obligation Opening defined benefit obligation Service cost Interest cost Employees’ contributions Change of assumptions Liabilities settled Actuarial (losses)/gains Benefits paid Closing defined benefit obligation Change in the fair value of scheme assets Opening fair value of scheme assets Expected return Actuarial (losses)/gains Contributions by the employer Contributions by employees Liability settlement costs Benefits paid Closing fair value of scheme assets (6,386) (413) (531) (53) (1,217) 420 (15) 185 (8,010) 7,111 633 (614) 350 53 (450) (185) 6,898 (4,422) (212) (298) (35) (1,687) – 72 196 (6,386) 5,171 282 1,547 272 35 – (196) 7,111 (4,376) (284) (274) (43) 454 (188) (100) 389 (4,422) 6,424 415 (1,586) 264 43 – (389) 5,171 History of experience gains and losses 30 September 2011 £’000 31 March 2010 £’000 31 March 2009 £’000 31 March 2008 £’000 Fair value of scheme assets Present value of the defined benefit obligation (Deficit)/surplus in the plan Experience (losses) and gains on scheme assets Experience (losses) and gains on scheme liabilities 6,898 (8,010) (1,112) (614) (15) 7,111 (6,386) 725 1,547 72 5,171 (4,422) 749 (1,586) (100) 6,424 (4,376) 2,048 (464) (161) Given the breakdown in controls during the period and the focus of the board on managing liquidity issues, as explained elsewhere in this Report & Accounts, there has been a reduced amount of formal management information presented to the board during the period. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 81 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Sensitivity analysis Liabilities Assets Deficit Liabilities Assets Deficit Liabilities Assets Deficit Liabilities Assets Deficit Discount rate 4.60% £’000 (8,957) 6,898 Discount rate 5.10% £’000 (8,010) 6,898 Discount rate 5.60% £’000 (7,201) 6,898 (2,059) (1,112) (303) Inflation 2.60% £’000 (7,196) 6,898 (298) Inflation 3.10% £’000 (8,010) 6,898 (1,112) Inflation 3.60% £’000 (8,960) 6,898 (2,062) Salary increases 2.60% £’000 (7,845) 6,898 Salary increases 3.10% £’000 (8,010) 6,898 Salary increases 3.60% £’000 (8,186) 6,898 (947) (1,112) (1,288) SAPS Ic with 1% SAPS Ic with 1% underpin (-1 year) underpin (+1 year) £’000 £’000 (8,128) 6,898 (1,230) (7,890) 6,898 (992) Overseas schemes There are no pension arrangements in the Republic of Ireland subsidiary whilst the Abu Dhabi branch operates a defined contribution scheme. The total cost in the period for this scheme was £456,000 (2010: £nil). 16. Inventories Raw materials Work in progress 30 September 2011 £’000 291 – 291 31 March 2010 £’000 201 – 201 31 March 2009 £’000 2,138 4,469 6,607 The net movement in the inventory provision resulted in £291,000 debit (2010: £12,000 credit, 2009: £60,000 credit) being recognised in the cost of sales. As at 30 September 2011 inventories of £291,000 (2010: £201,000, 2009: £6,607,000) were pledged as security for some of the Group’s bank loans. 82 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 17. Trade and Other Receivables Trade receivables Amounts provided for doubtful debts Other receivables Proceeds due from share placing Prepayments and accrued income 30 September 2011 £’000 3,059 (141) 222 8,041 2,145 13,326 31 March 2010 £’000 Restated 4,744 (9) 154 – 892 5,781 31 March 2009 £’000 Restated 8,588 (11) 1,669 – 7,217 17,463 Due to their short-term nature the carrying value of trade and other receivables approximates to their fair value. Trade and other receivables held in AED and Euros amounted to £2,889,000 and £6,000 (2010: £nil and £11,000) respectively. No impairment provision has been made against other receivables. Trade receivables that have not been received within the agreed payment terms are classified as overdue. The ageing of amounts due as at 30 September 2011 and 31 March 2010 and 2009 excluding impairment are as follows: 30 September 2011 £’000 Not yet due Past due but not more than 30 days Past due more than 30 days but not more than 60 days Past due more than 60 days 2,760 114 38 147 3,059 31 March 2010 £’000 4,688 – 47 9 4,744 31 March 2009 £’000 8,142 – 173 273 8,588 The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of trade receivables mentioned above. The group does not hold any collateral as security. There is a material concentration of credit risk due to the group’s individual material trade debts being predominantly with UK local authorities and the Abu Dhabi government. However, these are nationally backed and have very strong AAA credit ratings as well as there being a strong history of collection and cash generation. As of 30 September 2011, trade receivables of £147,000 (2010: £9,000) were impaired. The amount of the provision was £141,000 (2010: £9,000). The aging of these receivables are all past due more than 60 days. Movement in the provision for doubtful debts is as follows: Balance at beginning of year Income statement charge/(credit) Balance at end of year 30 September 2011 £’000 31 March 2010 £’000 9 132 141 11 (2) 9 31 March 2009 £’000 273 (262) 11 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 83 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 18. Trade and Other Payables Trade and other payables 30 September 2011 £’000 2,905 31 March 2010 £’000 1,816 31 March 2009 £’000 8,550 Due to their short-term nature the carrying value of trade and other payables approximates to their fair value. Trade and other payables held in AED and Euros amounted to £674,000 and £29,000 (2010: £nil and £54,000) respectively. 19. Short-term Liabilities Other payables Amount held in respect of scheme of arrangement Other taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income Deferred consideration 30 September 2011 £’000 2,665 5,000 1,385 14,591 – 23,641 31 March 2010 £’000 4 – 2,132 7,447 2,500 12,083 31 March 2009 £’000 451 – 4,236 10,086 3,558 18,331 20. Derivative financial instruments The objectives, policies, and strategies associated with the use of derivative financial instruments can be found under the financial instruments section of the basis of preparation note. Fair values of financial liabilities At 30 September 2011, four amortising interest rate swaps were in place covering loans of £31.8m (2010: £39.8m, 2009: £44.5m) at a fixed rate of 5.795% payable monthly with HBOS; £7.2m (2010: £7.9m, 2009: £7.9m) at a fixed rate of 4.63% payable quarterly with Co-Op; £0.7m (2010: £3.8m, 2009: £3.7m) at a fixed rate of 3.43% payable quarterly with Co-Op, and £1.6m (2010: £3.1m, 2009: £4.0m) at a fixed rate of 2.1% payable monthly with Co-Op. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is determined by reference to discounted cash flows for similar instruments. Title HBOS swap Co–Op swap Co–Op swap Co–Op swap Barclays swap Termination date 31 March 2021 21 April 2026 23 January 2012 09 April 2013 14 October 2010 2011 Fair value £’000 2010 Fair value £’000 2009 Fair value £’000 5,456 1,732 8 15 – 7,211 5,232 423 82 – 84 5,821 6,143 775 – – 207 7,125 84 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 21. Cash and cash Equivalents Cash in bank and hand Short–term deposits Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts) Bank overdrafts Cash and cash equivalents 2011 £’000 4,395 – 4,395 (18) 4,377 Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts) UK sterling Euros A E Dirhams 2011 £’000 3,661 12 722 4,395 2010 £’000 2,597 – 2,597 (1,210) 1,387 2010 £’000 2,565 32 – 2,597 2009 £’000 4,533 17,965 22,498 (3,693) 18,805 2009 £’000 22,493 5 – 22,498 Cash and cash equivalents receive interest at the floating rate and are carried on the balance sheet at a value approximate to their fair values. Additional to the above A E Dirhams of £4,226,000 (2010: £3,971,000) is held on deposit as part of the advance payment fee which was paid upfront in March 2010. This is locked in until April 2013. 22. Borrowings The Group’s bank borrowings and overdrafts are secured by a debenture over the assets of the Group and mature in November 2016. Finance lease liabilities principally relate to assets provided to customers under long-term arrangements. Current borrowings Bank borrowings Finance lease liabilties Bank overdraft 2011 £’000 16,117 62,031 18 78,166 2010 £’000 5,141 8,561 1,210 14,912 2009 £’000 4,319 8,831 3,693 16,843 Due to AssetCo being in breach of the terms of its’ lending conditions all borrowings are deemed to be current at 30 September 2011. Total borrowings of £78,166,000 are in UK sterling (2010: £82,179,000, 2009: £98,519,000). AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 85 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Non-current borrowings Bank borrowings Finance lease liabilties The bank borrowings are repayable: in more than one year, but less than two years in more than two years, but not more than five years in more than five years The finance lease liabilties are repayable: in more than one year, but less than two years in more than two years, but not more than five years in more than five years 2011 £’000 – – – – – – – – – – – 2010 £’000 12,578 54,689 67,267 6,148 4,869 1,561 12,578 7,634 27,776 19,279 54,689 2009 £’000 27,693 53,983 81,676 12,792 9,372 5,529 27,693 8,561 24,627 20,795 53,983 Maturity analysis of financial liabilities The following disclosures show the maturity profile of gross undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities excluding accruals and deferred income as at 30 September 2011: Maturity of financial liabilities Bank Total borrowings £’000 £’000 Finance lease liabilities £’000 In one year or less 97,332 16,135 62,031 97,332 16,135 62,031 Interest rate swaps £’000 7,211 7,211 Trade and other payables £’000 2,905 2,905 Other payables £’000 7,665 7,665 Other taxation and social security £’000 1,385 1,385 The group has defaulted on its borrowings and finance lease liabilities as at the period end and therefore all balances are classified as due in less than one year at the balance sheet date. The maturity disclosures include overdue interest payments. No penalty interest or related costs are included as the group is currently in discussion with its lenders, as set out in note 1, to restructure the group’s debt however no agreement had been finalised as at the date of approval of these financial statements. Currency risk The group has used a sensitivity technique that measures the estimated change to the fair value of the group’s financial instruments of a 10% strengthening in sterling against all other currencies, from the closing rates as at 30 September 2011, with all other variables remaining constant. A 10% variation would have had an impact on the balance sheet of £598,000. All of this charge would be taken to the income statement. 86 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Financial assets Financial liabilities UK sterling £’000 17,186 (96,301) (79,115) Euro £’000 12 (107) (95) AE Dirhams £’000 7,604 (924) 6,680 Total £’000 24,802 (97,332) (72,520) 10% £’000 (692) 94 (598) Exposures to foreign exchange rates vary during the year depending on the volume of overseas transactions. Nonetheless the analysis above is considered to be representative of the Group’s exposure to currency risk. Bank borrowings Details of the Group’s bank borrowings at 30 September 2011 are summarised as follows: Bank HBOS Barclays Barclays Co-op Date November 2007 September 2008 September 2008 March 2009 Initial loan £16 million £4.1 million £0.96m £4m Term 9 years 5 years 7 years 4 years Rate 2% over 3 month Libor 1.25% over 1 month Libor 2.25% over 1 month Libor 2.1% over base At 30 September 2011, the Group had four principal loans with three different financial institutions (2010: six principal loans with four different financial institutions). Finance lease liabilities Lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased asset revert to the lessor in the event of default. Finance lease liabilities are secured by a first and only debenture from a subsidiary undertaking and first and only chattel mortgage over the assets of one of the Group companies. The average lease term is 10 years. For the period ended 30 September 2011, the average effective borrowing rate on leases was 6.75% (2010: 6.75%, 2009: 6.75%). All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments. Minimum lease payments under finance lease liabilities are as follows: In one year or less Between one and five years More than five years Future finance charges on finance leases Present value of minimum lease payments 2011 £’000 82,173 – – 82,173 (20,142) 62,031 2010 £’000 10,956 45,325 24,677 80,958 (17,708) 63,250 2009 £’000 12,182 42,149 26,056 80,387 (17,573) 62,814 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 87 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 23. Provisions As at 31 March 2009 (restated) Unwinding of discount Additions Utilised during the period As at 31 March 2010 (restated) Unwinding of discount Additions Utilised during the period As at 30 September 2011 Restructuring Dilapidations Employment £’000 – – – – £’000 7,198 170 5,139 (584) £’000 500 – – – 11,923 480 – (1,587) 10,816 500 – – – 500 – – 729 – 729 Employment Grants £’000 – – – – – – 1,102 – 1,102 Restructuring Dilapidations Employment £’000 £’000 £’000 Employment Grants £’000 Pension £’000 Total £’000 Short-term Long-term Total 1,057 9,759 10,816 – 500 500 729 – 729 1,102 – 1,102 750 – 750 3,638 10,259 13,897 Pension £’000 – – – – – – 750 – 750 2010 £’000 Restated 1,024 11,399 12,423 Total £’000 7,698 170 5,139 (584) 12,423 480 2,581 (1,587) 13,897 2009 £’000 Restated 570 7,128 7,698 Restructuring The restructuring provision relates to onerous property leases. Application of IAS37 requires provision for all irrecoverable costs on onerous leases. The leases included have a period remaining until the earliest break opportunity of between 10 and 30 years. Dilapidations As at 30 September 2011, the group, based on best estimates, holds provisions of £500,000 in order to cover any dilapidation costs on exit from the buildings covered by the onerous lease provision. The obligations are expected to be settled coterminous with cessation of the leases provided for. Employment The employment provision relates to potential claims made in connection with employees who have left the business. Management consider that these obligations will be settled within the next twelve months. Employment Grants Employment grants were received during 2008 and 2009 in respect of job creation and have a contingent liability clause. The clause provides for a clawback for a period of upto 5 years from the last payment of the grant should the group breach the stated terms and conditions of the letter of the offer. There is considerable uncertainty as to when this obligation will be settled but management consider that it is reasonable to expect settlement to be within the next twelve months. Pension The pension provision relates to a claim received in relation to the settlement of an historic section 75 pension liability. There is considerable uncertainty as to when this obligation will be settled but management consider that it is reasonable to expect settlement to be within the next twelve months. 88 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Financial Assets and liabilities 24. The following tables illustrate the categorisation and carrying value of financial assets and liabilities as at 30 September 2011: Financial assets Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Cash held in respect of a bond Cash held in respect of scheme of arrangement Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Bank overdraft Borrowings – short term Finance lease liabilities – short term Borrowings – long term Finance lease liabilities – long term Derivatives – long term Fair value hierarchy Derivatives – long term Level 1 £’000 – Loans and receivables £’000 11,181 4,395 4,226 5,000 24,802 Fair value through profit and loss £’000 Other financial liabilities £’000 – – – – – – 7,211 7,211 Level 2 £’000 7,211 11,955 18 6,781 16,195 9,336 45,836 – 90,121 Level 3 £’000 – Total £’000 11,181 4,395 4,226 5,000 24,802 Total £’000 11,955 18 6,781 16,195 9,336 45,836 7,211 97,332 Total £’000 7,211 For the prior period total financial assets amounted to £7,486,000 and financial liabilities amounted to £94,402,000. The derivatives entered into by the group are not traded in active markets. The fair value of these contracts is estimated using a valuation technique that maximises the use of observable market inputs (Level 2) within IFRS 7’s fair value hierarchy (2010:Level 2). The movement in the fair value of financial instruments amounted to £1,390,000 loss (2010: £1,304,000 gain). AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 89 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) – – 5 2 1 , 7 4 3 7 , 2 1 5 4 6 , 2 6 2 8 4 , 2 ) 2 8 4 , 2 ( 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 – – – – – 5 7 3 0 0 7 – – – – ) 5 1 3 , 1 1 2 , 0 5 2 ( 5 2 4 , 1 0 5 3 5 2 , 4 2 0 0 1 , 1 5 6 1 , 4 1 2 , 1 9 5 2 4 , 1 0 5 – – – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ( 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 3 1 7 , 0 0 0 , 1 1 3 1 7 , 0 0 0 , 1 1 0 0 0 , 0 5 7 , 3 0 0 0 , 0 5 7 , 3 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 7 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 7 – – – ) 7 2 0 , 2 6 4 , 0 5 2 ( 3 1 7 , 0 5 2 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ( – – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ) 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 5 2 ( – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0 0 0 ' £ 5 1 1 , 6 2 3 7 1 , 3 8 8 2 , 9 2 – – – 0 0 0 ' £ e r a h S e r a h S i m u m e r P l a t i p a C 0 0 0 ' £ e r a h S l a t i p a C 5 4 3 , 8 1 3 3 3 , 4 8 7 6 , 2 2 d e r r e f e D y r a n d r O i – – 8 9 4 , 3 1 – 0 0 6 , 1 – – 1 7 7 , 1 2 ) 1 7 7 , 1 2 ( 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 – – – – – – – – – – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 – – – – 6 0 4 , 9 7 3 , 3 7 4 3 3 , 3 3 3 , 7 1 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 – – – – 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 6 1 – – – – – – – – – p 1 p 5 2 6 0 4 , 9 7 3 3 7 , 4 3 3 3 3 3 , , 7 1 0 4 7 2 1 7 , , 0 9 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 6 1 – 0 4 7 , 2 1 7 , 0 9 ) 0 4 7 2 1 7 , , 0 9 ( l a t o T p 5 9 4 p 9 9 . 0 p 4 2 l a t o T p 0 1 p 1 0 . s e r a h S d e r r e f e D f o r e b m u N s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o r e b m u N : d i a p y l l u f d n a d e u s s I l a t i p a C e r a h S . 5 2 ) a s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o e u s s I 9 0 0 2 l i r p A 1 t A h c a e p 5 2 f o d n a g n i c a l P 1 1 0 2 h c r a M n o i t a s i n a g r o e R l a t i p a C n o i t a s i n a g r o – e R l a t i p a C s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o e u s s I 0 1 0 2 h c r a M 1 3 t A h c a e p 1 f o d n a g n i c a l P 1 1 0 2 r e b m e t p e S n o i t a s i n a g r o e R l a t i p a C n o i t a s i n a g r o – e R l a t i p a C n o i t a d i l o s n o C e r a h S e g n a h c x E e r a h S s e r a h S y r a n i d r O f o e u s s I h c a e p 0 1 f o 1 1 0 2 r e b m e t p e S 0 3 t A 90 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 l a n i m o n a h t i w e r a h S y r a n i d r O 1 o t n i d e d i v i d - b u s s a w p 5 2 f o e r a h S y r a n i d r O h c a e y b e r e h w n o i t a s i n a g r o - e r l a t i p a c a d e t n e m e l p m i y n a p m o C e h t 1 1 0 2 h c r a M n I e r e w p 1 f o s e r a h S y r a n i d r O 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 6 1 n o i t a s i n a g r o - e r l a t i p a c s i h t g n i w o l l o f y l e t a i d e m m I . p 4 2 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w e r a h S d e r r e f e D 1 d n a p 1 f o e u l a v . h c a e p 0 1 f o e c i r p e u s s i n a r o f d e u s s i e r a h S y r a n i d r O 1 o t n i d e d i v i d - b u s s a w p 1 f o e r a h S y r a n i d r O h c a e y b e r e h w n o i t a s i n a g r o - e r l a t i p a c r e h t r u f a d e t n e m e l p m i y n a p m o C e h t 1 1 0 2 r e b m e t p e S n I g n i w o l l o f y l e t a i d e m m I . p 9 9 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w e r a h S d e r r e f e D 1 o t n i d e d i v i d - b u s s a w p 4 2 f o e r a h S d e r r e f e D h c a e d n a p 1 0 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w d e t a d i l o s n o c e r e w h c a e p 1 0 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w s e r a h S y r a n i d r O 0 0 0 1 a y b e r e h w d e t n e m e l p m i s a w n o i t a d i l o s n o c e r a h s h t i w e r a h S d e r r e f e D 1 o t n i d e t a d i l o s n o c e r e w h c a e p 9 9 . 0 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a h t i w s e r a h S d e r r e f e D 0 0 5 d n a p 0 1 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a a s i h t f o n o i t a t n e m e l p m i e h t h t i w e r a h S y r a n i d r O 1 o t n i . p 5 9 4 f o e u l a v l a n i m o n a . h c a e p 5 4 f o e c i r p e u s s i n a r o f p 5 2 f o s e r a h S y r a n i d r O 4 3 3 , 3 3 3 , 7 1 d e u s s i y n a p m o C e h t 9 0 0 2 y l u J n I Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) The rights attaching to Deferred Shares are set out in the company’s Articles of association and are minimal. They do not carry any voting rights or dividend rights. Following the September 2011 capital re-organisation 3,750,000 Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of 10p each were issued in consideration for the purchase of £15m Preference Shares in AssetCo (Abu Dhabi) Limited and 7,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of 10p each were issued for an issue price of 200p. The fair value of the consideration for the purchase of the Preference Shares is considered to be £7.5m. Following the Company’s adoption of new Articles of Association in September 2011, and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the share capital has no authorised limit (2010: £32,500,000). All issued shares are fully paid, with the exception of £8,041,000 due from proceeds of the September 2011 placing. Share-based payments b) The credit for the period in respect of share-based payments, comprising share options and warrants, is £680,000 (2010: charge £100,000, 2009: charge £140,000). Share options c) Share options were granted to directors and to selected employees. The Group is under no legal or constructive obligation to repurchase or settle the options in cash and all options immediately lapsed and ceased to be exercisable upon the commencement of the winding up of the company in March 2011. Opening Forfeited Lapsed 30 September 2011 Average exercise price per share £ Options 1.70 – 1,212,603 – 1.70 (1,212,603) – – 31 March 2010 31 March 2009 Average exercise price per share £ 1.76 2.29 – 1.70 Options 1,352,603 (140,000) – 1,212,603 Average exercise price per share £ 1.77 1.82 – 1.76 Options 1,819,327 (466,724) – 1,352,603 The fair value of options at grant date were determined using the Black-Scholes method. Share options at the end of the periods had the following expiry date and exercise prices: Expiry Date 04 Dec 2013 29 Mar 2017 30 Jul 2017 30 Jul 2017 22 Nov 2017 22 Nov 2017 28 Nov 2017 Exercise Price £ per share 1.00 1.45 2.30 3.00 2.30 3.00 2.04 30 Sep 2011 Shares – – – – – – – – 31 Mar 2010 Shares 210,000 663,103 105,000 140,000 50,000 20,000 24,500 31 Mar 2009 Shares 210,000 698,103 120,000 160,000 100,000 40,000 24,500 1,212,603 1,352,603 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 91 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 26. Tax Liabilities and Deferred Taxation Tax liabilities Tax liabilities 2011 £’000 – 2010 £’000 Restated 1,089 2009 £’000 Restated – Given the material restatements set out in note 5, the group will be resubmitting prior period tax computations for all material companies. The group’s deferred tax position represents the directors’ best estimates but due to the breakdown of the group’s systems and controls in the period, as reported in the Directors’ report, and the significant level of uncertainty over the Group’s historic tax position, the deferred taxation position represent an area of significant uncertainty. The significant accounting judgement that the Group has made relates to the tax treatment for the fixed asset impairment charges made in these financial statements, where the Group has currently assumed no change to the previously claimed capital allowances. The group has concluded that the tax impact of the prior period restatements is to reduce the group’s recognised deferred tax asset and liability position to nil resulting in a consolidated unrecognised deferred tax asset position. The directors have concluded that the tax impacts of the accounting restatement relate primarily to the opening balance sheet as at 31 March 2009 and as a result the tax restatements are recorded against retained earnings at this date. Deferred taxation There was no deferred tax asset or liability recognised at the balance sheet dates. Deferred tax Deferred tax liabilities At 1 April 2009 as previously reported Restatements (see note 5) At 1 April 2009 as restated At 31 March 2010 as restated At 30 September 2011 Deferred tax asset At 1 April 2009 as previously reported Restatements (see note 5) At 1 April 2009 as restated At 31 March 2010 as restated At 30 September 2011 Accelerated tax depreciation £’000 7,559 (7,559) – – – Accelerated tax depreciation £’000 (393) 393 – – – Other £’000 805 (805) – – – Other £’000 (2,884) 2,884 – – – Tax losses £’000 (973) 973 – – – Tax losses £’000 (1,885) 1,885 – – – Total £’000 7,391 (7,391) – – – Total £’000 (5,162) 5,162 – – – The recognition of deferred tax assets is based upon whether it is more likely than not that sufficient and suitable taxable profits will be available in the future against which the reversal of temporary 92 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) differences can be deducted. Where the temporary differences relate to losses, the availability of the losses to offset against future profitability is also considered. The directors consider that given the circumstances explained above there is no basis on which to recognise deferred tax assets at 31 March 2009, 31 March 2010 or September 2011. The unrecognised asset in respect of tax losses at 30 September 2011 amounts to £8,600,000 (2010: restated £9,200,000). 27. Assets held for sale During the period to 31 March 2010 the Treka Bus, Supply 999, RIG Systems, Nene Whitewater Centre and Papworth Specialist Vehicles businesses were identified as non-core and marketing for their sale was commenced. Accordingly they were transferred to assets classified as held for sale at that date. Those companies which have been sold or which have been placed in a form of insolvency in the period to 30 September 2011 are referred to in note 28. Papworth Specialist Vehicles was not sold during the financial period and is no longer being marketed for sale and accordingly its assets and liabilities have been transferred back to continuing assets as at 30 September 2011. As set out in note 5 Restatement of Prior Years the board believes that ascribing a carrying value of goodwill as originally reported was a material error and the amount has been largely written off or provided against. The value included in these prior period restatements is an amount for goodwill held in assets held for resale of £10,035,000. The major classes of assets and liabilities comprising the operations classified as held for sale are as follows: Goodwill Property, plant and equipment Trade and other receivables Inventories Total assets classified as held for sale Finance lease liabilities Borrowings Trade and other payables Total liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale Net assets of disposal group 2011 £’000 – – – – – – – – – – 2010 £’000 Restated 97 1,848 2,916 2,060 6,921 75 3,950 2,668 6,693 228 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 93 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Investments 28. Details of Group companies can be found in Note 29 to the financial statements. Discontinued operations Discontinued operations principally include activities relating to the Treka Bus and Supply 999 businesses which were sold in October 2010 and December 2010 respectively, as well as the Papworth Specialist Vehicles business which ceased to trade in September 2010. Two smaller businesses were also sold in the period, RIG Systems Limited in July 2010 and the assets of Nene Whitewater Centre Limited in August 2010. Details of performance in the period are outlined below: Revenue Expenses Net loss after tax Loss on disposal Loss for the period from discontinued operations 18 months to 30 September 2011 £’000 3,209 (3,209) – (610) (610) 12 months to 31 March 10 £’000 28,331 (33,627) (5,296) – (5,296) Prior year discontinued businesses included Papworth Specialist Vehicles Limited which, as it has not been sold during the period, has been transferred back to continuing businesses as at 1 April 2010 and its results are included in the income statement. The taxation effect of discontinued operations is nil in 2011 and 2010. Business Combinations No acquisitions were made during the period (2010: Acquisition of Graphic Traffic Limited for consideration of £1,000). The Group disposed of Supply 999 Limited, AS Fire & Rescue Limited, Todd Research Limited, Treka Bus Limited, RIG Systems Limited and the assets of Nene Whitewater Centre Limited. The aggregate effect of these disposals is as follows: Goodwill Plant, property and equipment Trade and other receivables Inventories Cash Borrowings Trade and other payables Taxation Net consideration Loss on disposal 94 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Carrying value at date of disposal £’000 377 977 4,053 1,277 5 (1,259) (1,611) (694) 3,125 (2,515) 610 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) As referred to elsewhere in the financial statements the books and records have not allowed a complete and accurate assessment of underlying figures so the fair value of net assets for the businesses sold is based on signed accounts at 31 March 2010, with management estimates of the movements from that date to the time of disposal. The net cash flows atributable to assets held for sale and discontinued operations are as follows: Operating cash flows 2011 £’000 – – 2010 £’000 (8,601) (8,601) Investment in associate At 31 March 2010 the Group had a 25% interest in the issued share capital of Miquest Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales which provided integrated solutions for asset management. Miquest Limited went into administration on 26 August 2011 after being loss-making for some time. The carrying value as at 31 March 2010 has been restated at nil; accordingly there is no profit or loss on disposal reflected in these accounts. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 95 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) Group undertakings 29. AssetCo plc has a controlling interest through shares, directly or indirectly, in the following group undertakings: Subsidiary AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited Country of incorporation Group Company Shares held Nature of business N Ireland 100% 100% Ordinary AssetCo Abu Dhabi Limited Bermuda 100% 100% Ordinary AssetCo Emergency Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary AssetCo Engineering Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary AssetCo Lincoln Limited N Ireland 100% -% Ordinary AssetCo London Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary AssetCo Managed Services (ROI) Limited Republic of Ireland 100% -% Ordinary MFlow Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary AssetCo Resource Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary AssetCo Municipal Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary England & Wales 100% -% Asfare No.1 Limited 100% -% AssetCo Contracts Limited N Ireland AssetCo Servicecare Limited N Ireland 100% -% 100% -% N Ireland AssetCo Solutions Limited England & Wales 100% -% Fire Guns Limited USA AS America Inc 100% -% AssetCo SVO Limited England & Wales 100% -% AssetCo Managed Services Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Holding Company Holding Company Holding Company Emergency Equipment Managed Services Managed Services Support Services Electrical & Comms Human Resources Fleet and Management Dormant Dormant Dormant Dormant Dormant Dormant Dormant Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary Dormant Papworth Specialist Vehicles Limited England & Wales 100% -% Ordinary Dormant AssetCo Specialist Vehicles Limited England & Wales 100% 100% Ordinary Nene Whitewater Centre Simentra Limited England & Wales 100% -% 100% -% N Ireland Ordinary Ordinary Holding Company Dormant Dormant There were no Group investments in associates and interests in joint ventures as at the balance sheet date (see note 28). The percentage of shares held equates to voting rights for all of the subsidiaries listed above. 96 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 30. Future Capital Commitments Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements 2011 £’000 851 2010 £’000 – Operating lease commitments The Group leases various assets under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The leases have varying terms and renewal rights. The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows: Within one year More than one year and less than five years After five years 2011 Property £’000 1,354 4,731 5,769 11,854 2010 Property £’000 Restated 1,192 4,638 6,853 12,683 2011 Other £’000 105 34 – 139 2010 Other £’000 Restated – – – – The property lease commitment includes £8,172,000 (2010: £9,093,000) included in a provision for costs associated with onerous leases (note 23). The business leases the commercial properties from which it operates. All leases were taken at the open market rent for the property prevailing at the outset of the lease. Lease renewals in respect of property are governed by the laws of the countries in which the leases are held. There are no purchase rights to any of the leased properties and no contingent rents are payable. None of the leases imposes financial or operating restrictions upon the business other than those associated with planning laws. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 97 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) 31. Reconciliation of loss before tax to net cash generated from operations 30 September 2011 Loss for the year before taxation Depreciation and impairment (note 13) Amortisation and impairment (note 14) Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment Loss on disposal of businesses Share-based payments Interest rate swaps Movement in financial restructuring Other finance (income)/expense (note 9) Exchange differences Interest expense (note 9) Interest received (note 9) Other non–cash movements Decrease/(increase) in inventories Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Increase in provisions Loss on pension settlement Service cost in excess of contributions to the DB pension scheme Cash generated from operations Analysis of net debt Bank borrowings Finance lease liabilities Bank overdrafts Cash at bank and in hand Interest rate swaps 2011 £’000 16,117 62,031 18 (13,621) 64,545 7,211 71,756 £’000 (22,198) 5,982 184 347 610 (680) 1,390 – (102) – 7,826 (57) 3,737 374 (1,013) 9,169 (1,108) 30 63 4,554 2010 £’000 17,719 63,250 1,210 (2,597) 79,582 5,821 85,403 31 March 2010 Restated £’000 (22,179) 1,121 2,721 – – 100 (1,304) 4,725 16 246 7,043 (416) 4,324 (224) 10,501 (2,501) – – – 4,173 2009 £’000 32,012 62,814 3,693 (22,498) 76,021 7,125 83,146 Net debt of £71,756,000 (2010: £85,403,000, 2009: £83,146,000) includes the fair value of the interest rate swaps taken out with HBOS, Co-Op and Barclays (see note 20) and cash held in a bond £4,226,000 and cash held in the scheme of arrangement of £5,000,000. 32. Contingent Liabilities The Company’s Scheme of Arrangement compromised all UK based guarantees that had been provided by the Company up to 28 December 2011. During the last financial year the Group entered into a performance bond relating to a UAE based contract which dictates a potential liability of 10% of the contract value upon failure to fulfill the terms of the contract. This liability would equate to a maximum of approximately £4m. The guarantee will remain in place in full until 90 days after the customer has confirmed that contractual terms have been met and it is expected that confirmation will occur in or around April 2013. At completion of the 90 day 98 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) period the potential liability under this guarantee will reduce to 5% of the contract value and then progressively reduce to 0% in accordance with expiration of warranty periods relating to discrete contractual obligations and ranging between 12 months and 10 years in length. The Group has provided an “Advanced Payment Guarantee” of approximately £8m in connection to a UAE based contract. The guarantee provides for the repayment in part or full of payments received from the customer in advance of contractual service delivery. The guarantee shall initially remain in place until April 2013 and shall progressively reduce over the contract period. If the services required under the contract remain outstanding beyond the contractual service period then the guarantee could be extended beyond the initial contract period and until the services are delivered in full. Post Balance Sheet Events 33. On 9 September 2011 AssetCo announced that “the UK subsidiaries of the Company, which include a substantial number of dormant and legacy trading companies as well as the London and Lincoln operating companies, are to be ring fenced from the Company and will be restructured, disposed of, or wound up.” The following restructuring and events have occurred since the balance sheet date: • • • • • • Proposals to strike off the following dormant companies have been advertised: AssetCo Resource Limited, AssetCo SVO Limited, and AssetCo Emergency Equipment Limited. On 6 December 2011 Asfare No.1 Limited was dissolved. Asfare No.1 Limited was a dormant Group subsidiary. On 9 December 2011 a Liquidator was appointed to AssetCo Municipal Limited [“Municipal”]. In the 18 month period to 30 September 2011 Municipal reported Sales of £1,411,000 and a Loss before tax and Exceptional Items of £192,000. The Statement of Affairs dated 9 December 2011 reports a “Estimated deficiency as regards non-preferential creditors” of £10,594,481. On 29 February 2012 AssetCo Emergency Limited sold the entire issued share capital in Mflow Solutions Limited, AssetCo London Limited and AssetCo Engineering Limited to Continental Shelf 547 Limited [“547”], and AssetCo Lincoln Limited and AssetCo Solutions Limited to Continental Shelf 548 Limited [“548”]. The entire issued share capital of both 547 and 548 are owned by AssetCo PLC. In the case of each disposal consent to the transfer of share ownership is required from various lenders and discussions still continue in this regard. On 1 March 2012 a Winding-Up Petition was successfully presented against AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited and accordingly a court order was made to wind up AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited. AssetCo Fire and Rescue Limited remains the shareholder of the majority of the remaining “dormant” or legacy trading companies. On 4 April 2012 a termination notice claiming an irredeemable breach in respect of a contract was received. We are examining the basis and validity of this notice and the extent and timing of any exit management requirements. 34. Related Party Transactions joint Related parties comprise the Company’s shareholders, subsidiaries, associated companies, ventures, other entities over which the shareholders of the Group have the ability to control or exercise significant influence over their financial and operating decisions, and key management personnel. Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 99 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) During the period, the Group entered into the following significant transactions with related parties at prices and on terms agreed between the related parties: Remuneration of the directors Compensation for loss of office 2011 £’000 – – – 30 30 Salary 2011 £’000 633 441 156 93 1,323 Tudor Davies John Shannon Scott Brown Frank Flynn i ii iii iv Total 2011 £’000 – 51 Benefits Total in Kind emouluments 2011 £’000 633 492 156 135 1,416 12 63 Compensation for loss of office Benefits Total in Kind emouluments 2010 £’000 2010 £’000 – 17 – 24 41 – 317 – 274 591 £’000 – – – – – Salary 2010 £’000 – 300 – 250 550 i. ii. iii. iv. Tudor Davies was appointed Executive Chairman on 23 March 2011. John Shannon was resigned as a director on 24 March 2011. Scott Brown was appointed as a director on 4 October 2010 and resigned as a director on 17 May 2011. Frank Flynn resigned as a director on 4 October 2010. Non-executive directors’ remuneration Tim Wightman Christopher Mills Adrian Bradshaw Peter Manning Andrew Freemantle viii v vi vii Total 2011 £’000 74 13 31 53 53 224 2010 £’000 55 – 35 35 18 143 Tim Wightman resigned as a non-executive director on 30 June 2011. Christopher Mills was appointed as a non-executive director on 23 March 2011. v. vi. vii. Adrian Bradshaw resigned as a non-executive director on 18 August 2010. viii. Andrew Freemantle was appointed as a non-executive director on 5 January 2010. All Directors’ share options – see note 25 – lapsed in the period. In 2010 AssetCo reported the following: a) b) “In May 2009, Jaras Property Developments Limited [“Jaras”], a company from which the Group rents a property was purchased by John Shannon, the Group’s former CEO. The value of these rentals amounted to £166,666 in the year. At 31 March 2010, the Group had an asset balance with this company totalling £1.5m (2009: £nil)”. “On 31 March 2010, the Group completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Graphic Traffic Limited for consideration of £1,000 creating goodwill on acquisition of £956,000. This business has been purchased with a view to resale hence the goodwill is included within assets held for sale and further that the vendor of Graphic Traffic Limited (see note 5) was John Shannon.” 100 AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (continued) In respect of the ‘Jaras’ transaction, AssetCo have reviewed internal communications between the date in December 2009 when the £1,500,000 was first paid, and finalisation of the 2010 audited accounts, the management and statutory accounts for the business occupying the property and concluded that: a) b) on an arms length basis it would be difficult to substantiate effectively paying six years rent in advance in respect of the property, the payment was originally classified as a Directors Loan and was subsequently reclassified as prepaid rent in order to satisfy audit disclosure requirements, and c) the business occupying the property is now in Liquidation. Further, there is sufficient doubt that either Jaras (were a Receiver has been appointed) or John Shannon will repay the amount and accordingly the £1,500,000 current asset has been provided for in the prior period restatement restatement. In respect of the Graphic Traffic Limited transaction, AssetCo has reviewed the documentation relating to this transaction and notes that: a) b) c) it was reported that AssetCo purchased a business to hold for resale a company and that that company had net liabilities, and was disclosed as Dormant in its statutory accounts, the net liabilities disclosed as acquired were significantly higher than reported in the statutory accounts preceding acquisition and that the company was reported as Dormant, and the beneficiary of AssetCo settling the net liabilities acquired was either John Shannon or parties related to him. Accordingly the amount capitalised as Goodwill of £956,000 in respect of this acquisition has been expensed in the prior period restatement. John Shannon claimed expenses amounting to at least £33,000 during the period and at least £27,000 during 2010 in respect of payments made with regards to personal chauffeur services. AssetCo plc l Report and Financial Statements 2011 101 

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