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CAMELLIA PLC

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2018 

CONTENTS

Camellia at a glance

Directors and advisers

Chairman’s statement

Chief Executive’s report

Chief Financial Officer’s report

Strategic report

Report of the Directors

Corporate governance

Statement of Directors’ responsibilities

Remuneration report

Consolidated income statement

Statement of comprehensive income

Consolidated balance sheet

Company balance sheet

Consolidated cash flow statement

Company cash flow statement

Statement of changes in equity

Accounting policies

Notes to the accounts

Report of the independent auditors

Five year record

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CAMELLIA PLC

CAMELLIA AT A GLANCE

Camellia Plc is an international Group – a global family of diverse companies with a 131-year history 
employing approximately 78,000 people worldwide. Our operations are in Agriculture, Engineering, 
Food Service and Investments. From the start, Camellia’s ethos has been based on the highest moral 
and professional integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing – ethically and commercially, 
globally and locally. Profits are our lifeblood but not our soul. 

Our business is built on two fundamental principles: 
■

Long-termism. We see ourselves as custodians, holding our business in trust for future generations. 
We believe we have a responsibility to ensure the stability, security and continuity of all our 
businesses, so they can be passed on to the next generation as enduring operations. We recognise 
that people and businesses take time to establish and grow to their full potential and we are happy to 
wait for that to happen. We are deeply committed to improving the long-term stability and well-being 
of our businesses, the communities and the environments in which we operate. 

■

Sustainability. We are committed not only to the ultimate welfare of our employees but also to the 
communities in which they live. We believe our businesses can and should grow with respect and 
care for the environment rather than at the cost of it. We proactively invest in ensuring that the 
environments where we do business are continually protected and improved, and seek to minimise 
the impact of our business on the environment. 

The profit after tax from continuing operations in the year to 31 December 2018 was £32.5 million (2017: 
profit £15.4 million) and the Segment trading profit and loss information set out below is extracted from 
note 1 on page 57 of the Accounts. 

Our business is made up as follows: 

Agriculture 

2018: Revenue – £245.3 million, Segment trading profit – £51.0 million 

Locations

India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi
Kenya, South Africa, Malawi
Kenya

Brazil
Kenya, Malawi, Brazil
Bangladesh
USA
USA
South Africa
USA
Kenya

Kenya
Kenya

Mature
Area
Ha

32,145
2,744
415

3,477
2,293
1,610
169
131
50
56
–

Immature 
Area 
Ha 

2,598 
960 
303 

– 
3,689 
365 
8 
– 
23 
– 
10* 

1,580
4,436 head 

Core crops 
Tea
Macadamia
Avocados

Speciality crops 
Arable
Forestry
Rubber
Citrus
Pistachios
Wine grapes
Almonds
Blueberries

Other 
Joint Projects
Livestock

*planted in 2019 

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CAMELLIA AT A GLANCE

ENGINEERING 

2018: Revenue – £22.2 million, Segment trading loss – £0.6 million1 

Subsidiary

Locations 

Abbey Metal Finishing and Atfin UK, Germany 
A JT Engineering

UK 

1Includes the results for GU Cutting & Grinding, BMT (Great Yarmouth) and XiMo which were sold during 2018 

FOOD SERVICE 

2018: Revenue – £41.5 million, Segment trading profit – £1.6 million1 

Subsidiary

ACS&T
Jing Tea 

Locations 

UK 
UK 

1Includes the results of Affish and Wylax which were sold during 2018  

INVESTMENTS 

Investment type

Locations

Investment Portfolio
Investment Property
Collections

Global
UK, Malawi, Isle of Man, Brazil
UK, India 

*Collections are stated at cost 

ASSOCIATES 

2018: Share of results after taxation – £7.6 million 

Location

Activity

BF&M
United Finance
United Insurance

Bermuda
Bangladesh
Bangladesh

Life and Non-life insurance
Banking
Non-life insurance

Market value at 
31/12/18 
£’m 

39.6 
23.7 

9.5* 

Holding 
% 

37.2 
38.4 
37.0 

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DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS 

Directors

Malcolm Perkins, FCA
Chris Relleen, FCA

Tom Franks, FCA
Graham Mclean, MSc
Susan Walker, FCCA
William Gibson
Frédéric Vuilleumier
Gautam Dalal, FCA

(i) Audit committee 
(ii) Remuneration committee 
(iii) Nomination committee 

Chairman (iii) 
Deputy Chairman, independent non-executive  
Director and senior independent Director (i) (ii) (iii) 
Chief Executive 
Director of Agriculture 
Chief Financial Officer 
Independent non-executive Director (i) (ii) (iii) 
Independent non-executive Director  
Independent non-executive Director (i) 

Group General Counsel
& Company Secretary 

Amarpal Takk, LLB 

Registered office

Linton Park 
Linton 
Maidstone 
Kent ME17 4AB 

Registered number 

00029559 

Nominated adviser and 
broker

Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited 
One New Change 
London EC4M 9AF 

Registrars

Independent auditors

Link Asset Services 
The Registry 
34 Beckenham Road 
Kent BR3 4ZF 

Deloitte LLP 
Statutory Auditors 
1 New Street Square 
London EC4A 3HQ 

Website

www.camellia.plc.uk

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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 

I am pleased to report the results for 2018, which reflects a profit before tax from continuing operations 
of £52.5 million and which includes two significant provision releases amounting to £14.4 million 
(2017: profit before tax from continuing operations £27.6 million). 

Trading during 2018 was generally strong and reflected not only good weather and some firm markets 
but also the progressive investment that we have been making in our businesses. Our tea operations saw 
exceptional outputs, with record production of 103mkg. Our two other core crops also performed well, 
and with more benign weather, the macadamia crop improved in volume and we achieved a record 
avocado harvest. Our UK businesses also returned to a collective profit.  

As set out in more detail in the Chief Executive’s report, we made a number of acquisitions and disposals 
in the year as we continue to refine and adapt our business portfolio in line with our strategy. A majority 
shareholding in Jing Tea was acquired and we also entered into agreements to purchase two farms in 
Tanzania. In an important development after the year-end, we acquired two tea estates in Assam, which, 
together with our existing estates, we believe makes us the largest private tea producer in the world. 
These are long-term projects in line with our strategy to diversify our production footprint and add value 
to our products. 

Whilst the results for the year were encouraging, we remain alert to global economic uncertainties and 
the potential challenges that we may face. Climate change and political instability continue to be major 
concerns and the steps that we are undertaking to help mitigate the effects of these are set out in the 
Chief Executive’s report. 

Overall, 2018 was a very good year for the Group in terms of both strategic execution and financial 
performance. With our strong market positions in our core crops and significant net cash resources, 
we are well placed to take advantage of any opportunities which uncertain markets may present.  

Dividend 
Your Board is recommending a final dividend of 102p per share which, together with the interim dividend 
already paid of 40p per share, brings the total distribution for the year to 142p per share compared with 
135p per share for 2017. 

Outlook 
During 2019 we will consolidate the progress made in 2018 as we continue to invest in our business and 
integrate the new acquisitions. Whilst it remains too early to make meaningful comments about 
individual crops, tea auction volumes in Kenya have been very high for some months with average sale 
prices below the cost of production since November which is of some concern. Furthermore, these 
volumes are impacting the prices in Malawi and there is a risk that our other tea markets could be 
adversely affected as their seasons begin. We continue to monitor and prepare for Brexit and, whilst we 
expect there to be some impact on our UK businesses, we are confident that the majority of our 
operations will be largely unaffected.  

Staff 
As always, my thanks go out to all our staff for their efforts in 2018. 

Malcolm Perkins 
Chairman 

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OVERVIEW 
2018 saw the continuing development of Camellia whilst staying true to our roots of building a long-term 
sustainable business. We were fortunate in that we experienced broadly benign weather conditions 
across most of our agricultural operations, and it is pleasing to be able to demonstrate that our 
continued investment in agriculture is delivering financial returns. One-off weather events resulting from 
climate change remain a risk and therefore it continues to be a priority to invest in climate mitigators 
such as dams and irrigation and to increase the diversification of our production geographies. 

Overall, I believe that whilst international trade may become more difficult in the short-term, demand for 
our agricultural produce from an increasingly affluent, urbanising, health conscious consumer will 
continue to rise. The potential addition of blueberries to our speciality crop portfolio (as described below) 
reflects our strategy to benefit from these trends. 

Whilst the weather has played a key role in the exceptional tea crop, the investments that we have been 
making in our estates and our factories have enabled us to capitalise on that crop. Likewise, after 
consecutive drought years, macadamia volumes were up by 45%, but we have the infrastructure in place 
to handle these volumes. 2018 also saw a change in the market for tea, whereby almost all the UK major 
tea brands are now disclosing the names of the estates from which they buy. This is a welcome 
development and I am pleased to confirm that our estates are on those lists. 

During the year we continued to build on our strengths by investing and diversifying our agricultural base 
both by geography and crop. In the other divisions we are investing in areas where we can add value to 
our products and divesting where we do not believe that the business is core to our future. 

Acquisitions and Investments 
■ During the year we signed contracts to purchase two farms in Tanzania for development into avocado 
and macadamia orchards. This will be the Group’s first investment into Tanzania and reflects our 
desire to expand our core crop production volumes and diversify our geographic footprint. 
Development of these farms, which are currently green field sites with approximately 1,200Ha of 
development potential, will take some years.  

■

After the year-end, we purchased two tea estates in Assam; Bargang and Harchurah. These are both 
well-known and respected marks and will help to balance our portfolio of teas from India.  

■ We are investing in two important trials. We planted 23Ha of avocado near Kitale in Kenya which, 
if successful, could lead to a development of 600Ha. We have also planted a trial of 10Ha of 
blueberries at Kakuzi in Kenya. This is the first time we have trialled blueberries and, if successful, 
we have the opportunity to expand the trial substantially.  

■ Outside of the Agriculture division we made two acquisitions. We purchased a majority stake in Jing 
Tea and the whole of Black Gold Oil Tools. Jing Tea is a UK based branded speciality tea business 
which will help us to distribute our high-end teas more profitably and bring us closer to our 
consumers. Black Gold Oil Tools is an oilfield services company based in Aberdeen which brings an 
additional line of business to A JT Engineering. 

The projects highlighted above, particularly in the Agriculture division where we already have significant 
development commitments, will require substantial further investment. I am therefore pleased that our 
balance sheet remains strong and that we have the resources available to complete these projects. 

Divestments 
During the year we completed the sales of GU Cutting and Grinding, BMT (Great Yarmouth) and XiMo, all 
of which were referenced in the annual report and accounts for 2017.  

We also disposed of our interests in Affish and Wylax, the Dutch fish trading businesses which no longer 
fitted with our strategy.

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Financial Performance 
The underlying profit before tax from continuing operations (i.e. before taking account of the two 
provision releases described below) amounts to £38.1 million, up 38% on the comparable result for 2017. 
Whilst we will not always be fortunate enough to experience the benign weather that we had in 2018, it 
clearly demonstrates that as we grow and diversify our agricultural operations and focus our 
non-agricultural businesses, we are able to enhance our profitability and therefore our dividend.  

We also recorded the following significant provision releases: 

■

■

A one-off gain of £9.0 million arising from the release of post-employment benefit provisions which 
are no longer required. This reflects a change to the labour laws in Bangladesh. We continue to 
provide for and pay pensions and gratuities in Bangladesh in accordance with local requirements.  

Progress on wage negotiations for prior years across our agricultural operations has resulted in a 
£5.4 million gain arising from the release of provisions no longer required. 

BUSINESS STRATEGY 
The overall Group strategy, which is set out on page 19, remains unchanged with each division expected 
to perform against an agreed divisional strategy with goals and targets for the short, medium and 
long-term. These are summarised below. 

Agriculture 
Core crops. To focus on our core crops of tea, macadamia and avocado where we have scale and 
geographic diversity. Where appropriate opportunities arise, to add to our production capability in these 
three crops, as well as to make aligned acquisitions and investments to enable us to capture more of the 
value chain. 

Speciality crops. To maintain our portfolio of speciality crops in order to retain the diversity of location 
and crop which has historically proven so valuable in diversifying the Group’s political and commodity 
price risk. 

Engineering 
A JT Engineering. To take advantage of the recovering oil sector whilst diversifying into adjacent sectors in 
order to create a sustainably profitable engineering business focused on the energy sector. 

Abbey Metal Finishing and Atfin. To continue to grow both businesses as quality suppliers to the aerospace 
industry. 

Food Service 
ACS&T. To continue to operate as a niche high quality business in the storage and distribution of frozen 
foods, aiming to achieve critical mass by profitable growth and if appropriate, acquisition.  

Jing Tea. To grow the existing respected small brand into a larger, more profitable distributor and retailer 
of speciality teas internationally. 

Investments 
Investment Portfolio. The Group has a portfolio, principally of listed investments, the strategy for which 
remains to invest in high quality companies where we believe that there is long-term value. This portfolio 
also enables us to balance our geographic risk exposure. 

Investment Property. The strategy is to continue to invest in quality assets where an appropriate yield may 
be realised. The process of developing some of our existing properties to enhance yield will continue. 

Collections. The Group has collections of art, philately and manuscripts which are regularly reviewed and 
are added to or sold as appropriate. 

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Associates 
The Group has three associate companies in the financial services sector of which BF&M, the listed 
Bermudian insurance business is the most significant. With all our associates, we continually monitor our 
investment and may increase or decrease our holding in the future. 

PERFORMANCE 

Agriculture 

Tea Production 
2018 saw the Group’s highest ever production levels through our own and managed factories. Total made 
tea produced was 103mkg (2017: 95mkg) which was a record for the Group. 

India
Bangladesh
Kenya
Malawi

Total

Mature
area
Ha

14,361
8,578
4,074
5,132
––––––––
32,145
––––––––

Immature
area
Ha

1,435
543
80
540
––––––––
2,598
––––––––

2018
Volume
mkg*

28.1
12.8
14.4
19.1
––––––––
74.4
––––––––

2017 
Volume  
mkg* 

27.6 
13.6 
13.5 
17.0 
–––––––– 
71.7 
–––––––– 

*Estate volumes only, in addition 24.2mkg of Bought Leaf tea was produced (2017: 19.3mkg) and a further 4.5mkg was 
produced for managed clients (2017: 4.0mkg) 

Tea pricing and operations 
India 
Overall, India produced record volumes of tea in 2018 as a result of higher Bought Leaf volumes 
purchased by Jogopur factory which was expanded last year. Our own estate production was up 3% on 5 
year average volumes and Bought Leaf volumes were at record levels, up 48% on 2017 at 8.4mkg. 

Average tea prices were generally up on last year across all regions and our average selling price was 7% 
up on the prior year. However, this increase was not sufficient to offset multiple mid-year interim wage 
increases totalling 33% in West Bengal and 22% in Assam.  

It is encouraging that the Darjeeling region has recovered well from the extended strike in 2017 with good 
quality teas and strong prices being achieved throughout the year. As part of our investment in Darjeeling 
and our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, two factories have been converted from coal to 
Liquid Natural Gas as a heat source for drying and a hydro-electric generation system has been 
commissioned at Castleton. 

The packet tea operation saw consolidation of the Tea City acquisition made in 2017, a brand 
development strategy being rolled out and our sales footprint expanded. Sales volumes grew 14% during 
2018 to 10.4mkg. 

The replanting programme continued with 227Ha completed and a further 205Ha uprooted for 
replanting at a later date. 

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Bangladesh 
The Bangladesh tea crop was down on 2017 by 6% at 12.8mkg, as a result of a generally drier year. 

The market however was very strong with exceptional prices being attained from August through to 
November. Our average prices were up 38% on the prior year. 

Operationally, good progress has been made on the replanting and infilling programme with two ‘super-
nurseries’ being established, one of which is the largest in Bangladesh. The replanting and extension 
programme continued with 161Ha being completed in the year and an additional two million plants were 
used for infilling. 

In order to process the anticipated increase in crop, Luskerpore factory was upgraded in the year. 

Kenya 
Tea production (including smallholders and managed clients) was up on 2017 by 10% and was our second 
highest production year ever. This trend however was reflected across Kenya resulting in record national 
production and as a result prices have been under pressure. Auction volumes at Mombasa in the year 
were at a record high of 458mkg, easily surpassing 2016’s record of 408mkg. Our auction prices peaked in 
February but have declined since then and from November have been below our cost of production. Our 
average selling price for the year was 6% below that of 2017.  

Disappointingly, whilst there has been some progress, the 2014/15, 2016/17 and 2018/19 Collective 
Bargaining Agreements have still not been agreed although discussions with the union are ongoing. As 
ever, these delays cause uncertainty for us and frustration for the workforce. 

As reported last year, we continue to invest in field and factory technology and our new mechanical 
harvester is now being field trialled. Successful trials have also been conducted on a continuous withering 
system leading to plans for further investment in this technology. We also installed a new fluid bed drier 
in Kepchomo factory which has proved successful in reducing energy requirements whilst improving tea 
quality. 

We replanted a total of 41Ha in 2018 (2017:16Ha) and uprooted a further 49Ha for replanting in 2019. The 
replanting program has been mechanised significantly to improve productivity. 

Malawi 
As a result of ideal weather conditions with excellent rainfall and the return of the winter ‘chiperoni’, 
Malawi produced a consecutive record crop (including smallholders) for the year of 22mkg, up 13% on 
2017. Encouragingly, our average prices were up 3% on 2017 and the market showed strong demand for 
Malawi teas in 2018 despite the oversupply of tea at the Mombasa auction. 

Developments included expanding the withering at Ruo factory and replanting a total of 106Ha in 2018 
(2017: 99Ha). 

Eastern Produce Malawi now produces about 42% of Malawi’s total tea production and is therefore a key 
stakeholder in the MOU 2020 process (a coalition of producers, buyers and NGOs seeking to revitalise the 
industry and working towards a sustainable wage rate for employees). Wage negotiations and a collective 
bargaining agreement were successfully concluded during 2018, awarding 22% wage increases during the 
year. During 2018 we saw continued progress on women’s empowerment programs, farmer field schools, 
and the introduction of improved nutrition provision in the daily meal. These developments are positive 
for us, the industry in Malawi and the workforce and their communities. The tea industry in Malawi is 
however critically dependent on the continued support of the international tea buyers at the Malawi 
auction if it is to continue these developments. 

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Macadamia Production 
Macadamia production in 2018 increased substantially as weather conditions improved. With the trees 
still recovering from two dry years, yields remain below optimal levels but we are optimistic as to their 
eventual recovery with favorable weather conditions.  

Malawi
South Africa
Kenya

Total

Mature
area
Ha

1,296
863
585
––––––––
2,744
––––––––

Immature
area
Ha

212
301
447
––––––––
960
––––––––

Volume
2018
Tonnes

472
429
229
––––––––
1,130
––––––––

Volume 
2017 
Tonnes 

329 
273 
178 
–––––––– 
780 
–––––––– 

Macadamia Pricing 
Despite the increased volumes from Africa, Macadamia prices in the year remained firm and for certain 
grades increased by as much as 23%. Our average selling price for the year was 18% ahead of 2017. 

Macadamia Operations 
Malawi 
Volumes were 43% up on 2017, a significant improvement although still 19% below our best year in 2014. 
Early indications for 2019 volumes are that they will be broadly in line with those of 2018. 

South Africa 
Production volumes were 57% up on 2017. Developments included completion of the third phase of the 
Zetmac cracking facility renovation and upgrade, and continuing work on the Mambedi dam. In 2018, 
80Ha were planted on Mambedi estate.  

Regrettably with regard to the Wales estate, which amounts to 191Ha of mature macadamia, we have 
made no progress towards renewing the lease for the property. Dialogue continues with the claimant 
community, however it is now likely that the 2019 harvest will be the last from this estate. 

Kenya 
Production volumes were 29% up on 2017 as a result of improved weather and maturing orchards. 
Developments included 6Ha of new planting. 

Avocado Production 

Mature
area
Ha

Immature
area
Ha

Volume
2018 
mkg*

Volume 
2017  
mkg* 

Kenya 

415

303

11.0

7.3 

*Estate volumes only. In addition, 5mkg of smallholder fruit was received (2017: 0.9mkg) 

Avocado Pricing and Operations 
2018 was a very good year for avocado production with a record 2.8 million exported cartons. Our own 
estate Hass avocado production was 2.1 million cartons and there was also a record volume of smallholder 
Hass exported at over 0.5 million cartons, with other varieties making up the remainder. 

However, Kenya was not the only country to see very large volumes of fruit. From May, unprecedented 
volumes of avocados arrived in Europe from Peru and South Africa, and as a result the prices in the 
European market came under severe pressure. Over the year our average estate Hass prices were down 
about 40% on 2017 with a consequential impact on profitability. 

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During the year we planted an additional 25Ha of Hass avocados and 73Ha of Pinkerton avocados which 
brings the total planted area to 718Ha. In addition, the planting of a 23Ha trial of avocados near Kitale in 
Kenya was completed and, so far, the trees are doing well. If this trial proves successful there is a total of 
600Ha which may be planted. 

Speciality Crops Production 

Arable (Brazil)
Rubber (Bangladesh)
Citrus (USA)
Pistachio (USA)
Wine grapes (South Africa)
Almonds (USA)
Pineapples (Kenya)

Forestry

Livestock

Mature
area
Ha

Immature
area
Ha

3,477
1,610
169
131
50
56

**

–
365
8
–
23
–
**

Volume
2018
Tonnes

31,445
649
3,773
712
317
111
404

Volume 
2017 
Tonnes 

24,472 
640 
8,851 
30* 
444 
100 
1,414 

2,293

3,689

m3
47,767***

m3 

93,758*** 

No of head No of births No of births 

4,436

948

912 

*

2017 was an ‘off’ year for Pistachios 

** Pineapple production was phased out during 2018 

*** Volumes quoted are for conversion to value addition products rather than fuel wood for our own use 

Speciality Crops, Pricing and Operations 
Arable 
Soya volumes were down about 3% on the record levels of 2017 but Maruque farm in Brazil managed to 
produce the highest yields in the district. Soya prices were slightly down on last year. Maize was planted 
on a larger area this year and as a result, volumes were up by 25%. Average prices were up by 26%. 

Rubber 
Rubber is grown on areas of the tea estates unsuited for growing tea. Production in 2018 was slightly 
ahead of 2017 but prices remain below the cost of production. 

Citrus 
Following last year’s exceptional crop, volumes of Murcotts were significantly down this year but this was 
offset in part by an excellent Navel orange crop which also fetched good prices. 

Pistachio 
2018 was an ‘on’ year for Pistachios and volumes and prices were in line with expectations.  

Wine 
2018 started disappointingly as the severe drought in the Cape region of South Africa reduced bulk wine 
production by 39%. However, a new marketing strategy and the appointment of a new international agent 
saw sales rise by 25%. During the year 8Ha of vines were replanted bringing the total planted area to 73Ha. 

Almonds 
The almond crop was a little behind expectations following a heavy frost in the middle of flowering in 2018. 

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Forestry 
Production of eucalyptus in Brazil reduced substantially, as did prices, reflecting muted demand during 
the year and a one-off large contract delivered during 2017. 

Livestock 
Livestock sales remained in line with that of the prior year with prices increasing marginally. 

Blueberries 
In a new crop for us, we have established a 10Ha blueberry trial at Kakuzi in Kenya. These plants are 
grown in pots in polytunnels and therefore require extensive infrastructure, however this means that they 
can be grown on otherwise unproductive areas of the farm. Following completion of the infrastructure, 
planting commenced in January 2019. If successful, there are substantial additional areas of Kakuzi which 
could be developed. 

In total, the Agriculture division made a segment trading profit of £51.0 million (2017: £35.6 million) on 
revenue of £245.3 million (2017: £239.4 million), as set out in note 1 to the Accounts. 

Engineering 
A JT Engineering had a slower than anticipated start to 2018 but improved as the year progressed. 
Revenue for the year rose by 82% to £13.3 million. During the year A JT Engineering acquired a small 
company, Black Gold Oil Tools, which provides an additional aligned revenue stream as well as an 
adjacent site which will allow the separation of machining and fabrication activities.  

Abbey Metal Finishing had slightly increased revenue in the year but with a reduced margin. Atfin’s 
revenues increased 6% in the year and margins improved reflecting economies of scale.  

BMT (Great Yarmouth), GU Cutting and Grinding and XiMo were sold during the year. 

In total, the Engineering division made a segment trading loss of £0.6 million (2017: trading loss 
£2.6 million) on revenue of £22.2 million (2017: £20.5 million), as set out in note 1 to the Accounts. 

Food Service 
With its estate of cold stores effectively at maximum capacity, additional transport contracts saw ACS&T 
revenues increase 7% on 2017. However, there was a minor reduction in profitability as a result of 
changes to the business mix and provisions for dilapidations. 

Jing Tea traded in line with expectations and made a small loss for the year as it invested in line with its 
expansion strategy. 

The remaining food service businesses were disposed of during the year. 

In total the Food Service division made a segment trading profit of £1.6 million (2017: £1.8 million) on 
revenue of £41.5 million (2017: £37.8 million), as set out in note 1 to the Accounts. 

Investments 
Investment Portfolio. The gains on sale for the year were £0.4 million (2017: £0.7 million). Due to the 
implementation of IFRS 9, £0.3 million of this gain was reflected in the Income Statement and £0.1 million 
in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The total value of the portfolio at 31 December 2018 was 
£39.6 million (2017: £47.0 million). The reduction reflects a number of disposals in the year and the 
weakening in the equity markets in the second half of 2018. 

Investment Property. We continue to work on our estate of investment property in order to maximise the 
value and the yield. Two properties on the Linton Park Estate were converted to residential, whilst 
another property was acquired and is now being refurbished ready for rental. 

Collections. The collections are held at cost. A number of minor additions and disposals were made during 
the year. 

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Associates 
BF&M experienced an improvement in its trading performance mainly as a result of a fall in claims 
payable in the year, 2017 having been impacted by two category 5 hurricanes in the Caribbean. As a 
result, BF&M’s profit before tax was Bermudian Dollar 18.7 million (2017: Bermudian Dollar 1.9 million). 

Our two associate companies in Bangladesh, United Insurance and United Finance, produced satisfactory 
results, broadly in line with expectations. 

In total, our share of the results of associates amounted to £7.6 million (2017: £2.0 million). 

POLITICAL, LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL ISSUES 
The Group is present in many jurisdictions and is subject to local legislation. We previously disclosed that 
at the start of 2016 the Government of Malawi put forward new legislation which proposed, inter alia, the 
conversion of all freehold property into 50 year leaseholds. The final legislation has now been published 
and I am pleased to say carries no such provisions. 

In 2018, the Kenyan National Land Commission was asked by a small number of claimant groups to 
investigate historical land injustice claims concerning lands registered in the name of Kakuzi and Eastern 
Produce Kenya. The land claims have been refuted through the Kenyan legal system. A constitutional 
petition has been filed and also a request to stay the proceedings of the National Land Commission until 
the legal position has been determined. We continue to keep the situation under review. 

Brexit 
Brexit and the potential impact across the Group is something for which we have been preparing over the 
last two years. The significant uncertainty as to the precise structure and timing of any eventual Brexit 
continues to pose challenges for these preparations. 

Whilst we expect there to be some impact on our UK operations, we are confident that the majority of 
our operations will be largely unaffected. The direct impact of a no-deal Brexit on our Group primarily 
arises from potential import and export tariffs, changes to the way trade flows between the UK and rest 
of the world and, from a financial perspective, the volatility of exchange rates. 

Apart from our operations in Malawi and Kenya, none of our Agriculture businesses sell directly into the 
UK.  In Malawi and Kenya, we sell a relatively small proportion of our produce into the UK. Current UK 
Government guidance suggests that no tariffs will be imposed on UK black tea imports, while imports of 
macadamia are expected to incur tariffs at 2% and avocados at 4%. Undoubtedly these additional costs 
will be shared by the participants in the supply chain, if they arise.  Our Agriculture operations are not 
reliant on the UK for supplies of materials or equipment. 

Our UK based operations are likely to see higher costs from import duties. However, in the short term the 
issue is likely to be disruption to the supply of raw materials, chemicals and parts. As a contingency, all 
the UK operations have increased their stock holding to provide a buffer. Export activity is limited, except 
at Abbey Metal Finishing where a material proportion of sales are to the EU. A no-deal Brexit could result 
in delays to sales and an increase in working capital requirements if there is disruption at the ports, and 
margin pressure as a result of import duties incurred by customers. Jing imports tea from Asia and its 
green tea imports to the UK may be subject to tariffs at 3%, however this is not currently a material 
element of that business. 

Our investment portfolio has minimal direct exposure to UK markets. However its value may be impacted 
by the effect of volatility in exchange rates and in financial markets more widely. 

In addition, there is a potential risk that we could incur additional tax costs e.g. if we are unable to recover 
VAT on purchases from the EU or if there are changes to withholding tax rates on dividends received from 
any of our overseas subsidiaries. 

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CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 
We continued to invest in our assets during the year and £17.4 million was spent on property, plant, 
equipment and investment property (2017: £15.0 million). Key projects are referred to in the operational 
reports above. A further £4.3 million (2017: £6.0 million) was invested in bearer crop and forestry plantings. 

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE 
Sustainability, whether it is environmental or social is fundamental to the ethos of Camellia. Many of our 
operations have histories going back over 100 years and we continue to invest in them for the long-term. 
Ensuring, therefore, that the environments and communities on which we depend are maintained and 
enhanced is key to our future. 

This year, for the first time we will also be publishing on our website a separate Environmental, Social and 
Governance report. This report will allow us to add more detail as to the breadth and scale of activities that 
we undertake in this area and highlight our commitment to it. Further guidance on our approach to 
Governance, Sustainability and CSR is also set out in the Strategic Report on pages 19 to 24 of this document. 

Performance 
As part of our environmental impact assessment we measure total energy consumption, carbon 
emissions, and water usage as set out below.  

Energy and Carbon 
Total Energy consumed (TWh)
Total Carbon emissions (tonnes CO2e)
Water 
Total water withdrawal (million m3)

2018

2017

2016 

1.13
217,320

1.25
222,775

1.22 
224,277 

40.7

40.9

40.1 

These numbers set out actual usage, prior years have not been adjusted to reflect acquisitions, disposals 
or other corporate activity. 

One of the largest uses of energy in the Group is the requirement to process and dry our tea crop. The 
investments that we have been making to increase energy efficiency in our tea factories has enabled us 
to reduce our energy usage from 1.33kg to 1.25kg of CO2 per kg of made tea, a reduction of 6.4%. 
Furthermore, we increased our use of renewable energy by 57% over the year resulting in a further drop 
in total carbon emissions. 

Total water usage was similar to 2017 reflecting the better weather conditions offset by the increased crop.  

We continue to pursue initiatives to reduce our environmental impact including: 

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■

■

Increasing efficiency by modernising and introducing energy efficient technology. 

Changing our types of fuel to those which are more sustainable or renewable.  

Adapting our agricultural practices to maximise the efficiency with which we use water, fertilisers and 
other resources. 

As part of our investment in social sustainability, we continue our long-term plan of upgrading our 
housing to ensure that it complies with the latest SAN standards and work with the local communities, 
unions, NGOs and governments to improve the local infrastructure. 

One area that I would like to highlight is the increasing number of partner projects with which we are 
involved. These are projects which we jointly undertake, primarily with our customers but frequently with the 
involvement of local government and NGOs. This co-operation allows us both to accelerate certain social 
initiatives on the estates and also to make sure that we have access to the best solutions available globally. 

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Some of the key initiatives that took place during 2018 included: 

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■

Partnership for Community Health Advancement, Darjeeling, India. This project, which has been carried 
out at Margaret’s Hope Tea Estate in Darjeeling in conjunction with Twinings and DLR Prerna (a 
Darjeeling Development organisation), is aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene practices. 
Running over four years, it involves both educational elements and significant upgrades to the 
sanitation infrastructure. 

ETP – UNICEF Programme, Assam, India. This programme, of which we are only a part, is being 
implemented by UNICEF, co-ordinated by the Ethical Tea Partnership and supported by their 
members. The programme goals are to realise the rights of children, adolescents and women across 
the tea estates of Assam. By participating in this programme, we believe that we can demonstrate the 
ability of properly managed tea estates to be a force for good in a region which has a long history 
of deprivation. 

Baby Nursing Unit, Nandi Hills, Kenya. This project which was built with support from Taylors of 
Harrogate provides facilities for breast-feeding mothers at the Chemomi Estate. The unit is used by 
over 300 women, thereby allowing them to remain a part of the economic process. 

Farmer Field Schools, Malawi. In order to promote biodiversity, maintain the local landscape and 
prevent soil erosion, we have been working with the Ethical Tea Partnership and the local community 
to establish tree nurseries and plant indigenous species on Mulanje mountain. 

SUMMARY 
2018 was an important year for the Group in which we made tangible progress on our long-term strategy. 
In particular, we have now divested those businesses which we felt to be unsuitable for further 
investment and have invested in a number of strategically aligned projects which will help us to meet our 
goals and secure the future for all our stakeholders. 

Tom Franks 
Chief Executive 

10 April 2019 

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Overview of Results 

The profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2018 was £32.3 million which includes two large 
provision releases (2017: £30.2 million, including £14.8 million of profit from discontinued operations).  

Profit before tax from our continuing operations in 2018 was £52.5 million (2017: £27.6 million). This 
improvement reflects, inter alia, a significant increase in profits as a result of continued strong average 
selling prices for tea, improved volumes and strong prices for our macadamia crop, improved trading at 
BF&M, and two significant items: 

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■

A £5.4 million gain from the release of provisions for wage increases relating to prior years in our 
Agriculture operations following progress on wage negotiations.  

The release of a £9.0 million provision in Bangladesh for post-employment benefit obligations from 
which the tea industry has been exempted.  

Excluding these items, the underlying profit before tax from continuing operations was £38.1 million 
(2017: £27.6 million). 

Equity attributable to the owners of Camellia was £395.5 million (2017: £368.4 million) with net cash and 
cash equivalents of £109.6 million (2017: £106.8 million). 

Effect of Disposals 

As a consequence of the decision to sell GU Cutting and Grinding and BMT (Great Yarmouth), these 
businesses were reclassified as held for sale at the end of 2017 and an impairment charge of £1.8 million 
was recognised in 2017.  

During 2018, GU Cutting and Grinding, BMT (Great Yarmouth) and XiMo were sold. The 2018 trading loss 
for these businesses was £0.2 million (2017: loss £0.8 million) and is reported within Engineering. 

Affish and Wylax were sold in December 2018 and the 2018 trading loss for these businesses £0.2 million 
(2017: loss £0.4 million) is reported within Food Service. 

Discontinued Operation 

As previously disclosed, during 2017, the Group completed the sale of Duncan Lawrie’s UK asset 
management business as well as the disposals of various businesses operated by Duncan Lawrie’s Isle of 
Man subsidiaries. Duncan Lawrie’s banking licences were surrendered in 2017 and the business is now 
closed. 

The loss from the discontinued operation in 2018 was £0.2 million (2017: profit £14.8 million). 

Currencies 

Over the course of the year, Sterling weakened against all our key operating currencies, except against 
the Bangladesh Taka and South African Rand where there was a marginal strengthening. This has 
resulted in a gain on foreign exchange translation of £11.6 million (2017: loss £28.4 million) which is 
reflected in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Had we translated our profit before tax for the year 
using the same average rates as last year, our results for 2018 would have been £0.7 million higher. Our 
profit before tax from continuing operations includes an exchange gain of £0.2 million on transactions 
during the year (2017: loss £0.1 million). 

Cash 

The Group’s net cash position increased to £109.6 million for the year (2017: £106.8 million) reflecting, 
inter alia, strong net cash inflows from continuing operating activities of £24.5 million (2017: inflow £30.9 
million) and significant continued investment in our businesses. The Group has loans outstanding 
amounting to £3.9 million. 

A number of the Group’s key trading subsidiaries have minority shareholders such that when cash is 
repatriated to the UK by way of dividends, those minorities are entitled to their share of the relevant 
dividend. In a number of cases, withholding taxes are also payable from our share of those dividends. 

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Funds are reserved within our subsidiary companies for: 

■

Long-term development projects related to our core crop portfolio.  

■ Ongoing wage negotiations, the largest of which is the multi-year Kenyan Collective Bargaining 

Agreement (referred to below) which has been ongoing for 5 years, on which some limited progress 
has been made.  

■ Disputed taxation assessments (see below). 

These will reduce the net cash available to the Group in future years as they are spent, resolved, or (in the 
case of the disputed taxation assessments) if they are not settled in the way we expect. 

Dividends 

Camellia has a long track record of steady dividend growth. The Board is recommending an increase in 
the final dividend for 2018 to 102p per share, giving an aggregate increase for the year of 5.2% and a total 
dividend of 142p per share. 

Taxation 

The Group’s effective tax rate of 38.2% (2017: 28.8%) reflects the increase in the proportion of profits 
earned in higher rate overseas jurisdictions. 2017’s effective tax rate reflects the fact that the gains on 
disposal of Duncan Lawrie Asset Management are expected to be exempt from tax. 

Tax and Other Provisions 

Certain of the wage negotiations in Kenya remain unresolved for the Collective Bargaining Agreement 
years of 2014/15, 2016/17 and 2018/19 which creates significant uncertainty as to the cost base of our 
businesses in Kenya. We also have ongoing wage negotiations in Bangladesh and India. We consider we 
have made adequate provision for the likely outcome of these negotiations. 

In addition, as previously disclosed: 

■ We are carrying provisions for taxation arising from assessments raised by the Malawi Revenue 
Authority for unpaid taxes from prior years. The amount of this provision is £2.3 million at 
31 December 2018. 

■

■

In India assessments have been received for £4.1 million of excise duties and £1.3 million of income 
taxes. These are being contested and no provisions have been made. 

In India, a long running dispute between our local subsidiaries and the Government of West Bengal 
over the payment of a land tax, locally called ‘Salami’, remains unresolved. Lawyers acting for the 
Group have advised that payment of Salami does not apply, accordingly no provisions have been 
made. The sums contested amount to £1.4 million excluding penalties. 

■ We have been advised that the gain on sale of Duncan Lawrie’s asset management business should 
be exempt from tax because of the nature of the assets sold. Accordingly, no provision has been 
made for tax on this gain. 

In some of our jurisdictions, the tax authorities have levied assessments in respect of prior years. In a 
number of situations, the liability position under statute and case law is clear and provision has been 
made in line with those. Unfortunately, in other situations the law is either unclear or underdeveloped 
and in these instances, we make provisions on a best estimate basis for the liabilities likely to arise, 
having taken appropriate advice. 

Pensions and Post-Employment Benefits 

The Group operates a number of defined benefit pension schemes, the largest of which is in the UK. Our 
2017 triennial valuation for the UK scheme, which was closed to future accrual during 2016, showed a 
funding surplus of £7.1 million. We continue to keep the scheme under close review in light of the 
volatility in bond and equity markets. 

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The overseas defined benefit schemes are located in Bangladesh and India. Our businesses in Kenya, 
India and Bangladesh also have obligations to pay terminal gratuities based on years of service and, in 
some cases, based on salaries. 

In aggregate, our employee benefit schemes currently show deficits on an IAS 19 basis of £24.7 million 
(2017: £30.9 million deficit). 

Accounting for defined benefit schemes is prescribed by IAS 19 and the quantum of the deficit continues 
to be highly sensitive to small changes in assumptions as regards inflation and gilt yields in the relevant 
jurisdictions. This year a net actuarial loss of £0.7 million (2017: net actuarial gain of £34.3 million) is 
reflected in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The net loss this year reflects: 

■

■

For the UK scheme, higher discount rates and shorter life expectancies offset by higher expected 
inflation rates.  

For the overseas schemes, higher discount rates offset in part by higher expected salary increases. 

A £9.0 million non-recurring gain has arisen from the government of Bangladesh deeming the tea 
industry to be exempt from previously enacted legislation which required companies to make a payment 
on retirement to all employees, based upon compensation and length of service. The consequence is that 
this provision for post employment benefits is no longer required. The gain which has been reflected in 
the Income Statement reflects the accrued liability immediately prior to the date of change in legislation. 

Our Income Statement also reflects current and past service costs of £3.1 million, which includes 
£0.9 million for the expected cost of equalising guaranteed minimum pension benefits for certain 
members of the UK scheme. 

In addition, £1.5 million (2017: £2.7 million) has been charged to our Income Statement in respect of 
employee benefit expenses.  

Shareholders’ Funds 

Equity attributable to Camellia’s shareholders at the 2018 year end was £395.5 million (2017: 
£368.4 million). A reconciliation is set out in the Group statement of changes in equity on page 41. 

Susan Walker 
Chief Financial Officer 

10 April 2019

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Business Review 
The Company is required to set out in this report a fair review of the business of the Group during the 
year ended 31 December 2018 and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group. 
A fair review of the business of the Group is incorporated within the Chairman’s Statement and the 
Chief Executive’s report on pages 6 to 15. The Chairman’s statement and the Chief Executive’s report, 
together with information contained within the report of the Directors, highlight the key factors affecting 
the Group’s development and performance. Further details of the financial performance and position of 
the Group are set out in the Chief Financial Officer’s report on pages 16 to 18. Other matters are dealt with 
below. 

Group Strategy 
The Board has adopted the following strategy for the Group: 

■

■

■

■

■

To develop a worldwide group of businesses requiring management to take a long-term view.  

The achievement of long-term shareholder returns through sustained and targeted investment.  

Investing in the environment and sustainability of the communities in which we do business.  

Ensuring that the quality and safety of our products and services meet the highest international 
standards.  

The continuous refinement and improvement of the Group’s existing businesses using our internal 
expertise and financial strength. 

The progress against this strategy during the year is set out in further detail in the Chief Executive’s report 
shown on pages 6 to 15 and within the Report of the Directors. 

Business Model 
The Group consists of operations engaged in Agriculture, Engineering and Food Service. The Group also 
holds a range of Investments. Operations are managed on a divisional basis with regular reports made to 
the Board on performance against the annual budget. 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties 
There are a number of possible risks and uncertainties that could impact the Group’s operations. 
The Group regularly monitors the risks at operational and Group level. Information on the Group’s financial 
risks is disclosed in note 42 of the Accounts. The following material risks relating to the Group’s principal 
operations have been identified: 

Agriculture 
Risk
Climate change

Potential Impact
Current agricultural patterns and 
practices become unsustainable. 

Land values and local communities are 
impacted. 

Mitigation 
Geographical spread of operations to 
lessen the impact of extreme weather on 
the Group as a whole.

Drought

Level of rainfall affecting crop yields.

Price volatility

Fluctuations in commodity prices impact 
profitability each season. In the event of a 
prolonged depression in the world tea 
market the impact on the Group would 
be material.

Investment in irrigation, water storage 
and drought resistant crop varieties.

Use of forward contracts, product and 
crop diversification and building long-term 
strategic relationships with key customers.

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Agriculture (continued) 
Risk

Potential Impact

Currency 
fluctuation 

Profit volatility arising from sales in 
US Dollars and Euros where there is no 
natural hedge against the cost of 
production in local currency. 

Cost of labour

Increased cost of production and lower 
profitability.

Mitigation 

Monitoring of foreign exchange rates and 
cash management.

Introduction of more efficient labour and 
field practices and the increased use of 
mechanisation and automation.

Long-term 
political issues 
over land 
ownership in 
Kenya, Malawi, 
South Africa and 
Tanzania

Civil unrest and 
political 
instability

Corruption

Engineering 
Risk

Key customer 
dependence

Dependence on 
the oil and gas 
and aerospace 
sectors

Health and safety

Paying more for existing property (for 
example if freeholds become leaseholds) 
or potentially losing access to farms and 
estates.

Monitoring local land issues with the 
assistance of lawyers and local trade 
associations. Maintaining collaborative 
relationships with governments at local 
and national levels. 

Periodic interruptions to the operation of 
the businesses at a local level.

Increasing security for our workers and 
operations during times of civil unrest. 

Inability to carry on business in a manner 
which is legal and ethical.

Strict adherence to anti-bribery legislation 
and the implementation of the Group 
Principal Polices. 

Potential Impact

Mitigation 

Losing a major customer.

Diversification of the customer base and 
careful customer relationship management. 

Changes in market conditions leading to 
lower demand for services.

Diversification into other sectors. Close 
monitoring of the current sectors.

Vulnerability of the employees to injury at 
work due to the use of machinery and 
chemicals. Payment of fines and claims 
and reputational damage.

Strict compliance with legislation and 
training employees to adopt safe working 
practices. Regular external compliance 
reviews. 

Environmental

Contamination of the local and wider 
environment due to the use of machinery 
and chemicals. Payment of fines and 
claims and reputational damage.

Strict compliance with legislation, training 
employees to adopt safe working practices 
and lessen the impact on the 
environment. Regular external compliance 
reviews. 

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Food Service 
Risk

Key customer 
dependence

Health and safety

Environmental

Potential Impact

Losing a major customer.

Vulnerability of the employees to injury at 
work due to the use of machinery and 
chemicals. Payment of fines and claims, 
criminal prosecutions and reputational 
damage.

Contamination of local and wider 
environment due to the use of machinery 
and chemicals. Payment of fines and 
claims, criminal prosecutions and 
reputational damage.

Mitigation 

Diversification of the customer base and  
careful customer relationship 
management. 

Strict compliance with legislation and 
training employees to adopt safe working 
practices. Regular external compliance 
reviews.

Strict compliance with legislation, training 
employees to adopt safe working practices 
and lessen the impact on the 
environment. 

IT systems

Interruption to services for customers
and the business.

Implementation of a disaster recovery plan. 

Potential Impact

Mitigation 

Decline in the value of investments 
and property.

Portfolio diversification, careful stock 
selection, the regular monitoring of 
individual company stock performance 
and a diversified property portfolio. 

Potential Impact

Mitigation 

Increase in the pension schemes’ deficits 
with a resultant increase in the funding 
requirement. 

Regular monitoring of the investment 
strategy, the funding position of the 
pension schemes and investment 
performance. 

Investments 
Risk

Market 

Group 
Risk

UK and Overseas 
Pensions Increases 
in inflation and/or 
reductions in 
long-term 
government bond 
yields.  

Changes in local 
laws restricting 
the investment 
choices for the 
schemes’ assets. 

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Potential Impact

Mitigation 

Future adjustments to taxable income 
and expenses already recorded or 
increases to the cash tax costs 
incurred by the Group in future.

Tax exposures are considered individually, 
and judgements made with support from 
experienced tax professionals and 
external advisors. 

Group (continued) 
Risk

Taxation 
Uncertainties in 
relation to the 
interpretation of 
complex tax legislation 

Risk that the Group’s 
judgements are 
challenged by tax 
authorities 

Uncertainties arising 
from changes in tax 
legislation, eg the 
OECD’s Base Erosion 
and Profit Shifting 
project

Group Principal Policies 
There are a range of issues that are important to the Group and to all of our operations, whatever sector 
they operate in. These are set out in the Group Principal Policies which are cascaded across the Group.  
Each operation is required to prescribe its own local policies based upon the Group Principal Policies. On an 
annual basis, each operation will confirm to Group compliance with the Group Principal Policies. Ultimately, 
our individual operations have experts who are best placed to identify how each policy can be implemented 
and applied which in turn enables them to operate responsibly and ethically over the long-term.   

A summary of each principal policy is set out below and they are set out in full on our website. 

Anti-Bribery and Corruption 
The Company has adopted an anti-bribery policy which complies primarily with the requirements of the 
UK Bribery Act 2010 although the Board also requires compliance with the laws of all countries in which 
the Group operates.  

All Group employees, officers and executives, and all those acting for or on the Group’s behalf are strictly 
prohibited from offering, paying, soliciting or accepting bribes or kickbacks, including facilitation payments. 

Compliance with the anti-bribery policy is monitored by the individual operations and incidents are 
reported to the anti-bribery officer for such operation.    

In addition, the Board has adopted an anti-facilitation of tax evasion policy which complies with the 
requirements of the UK Criminal Finances Act 2017. The policy has been introduced across the Group and 
its compliance will be monitored at both Group and by individual operations. 

Certification and Traceability 
As part of our end to end supply chain, our operations are required to meet the requirements of our 
customers and suppliers in terms of certifications and traceability. The vast majority of our tea gardens 
are RFA certified and all our macadamia, avocado and winery processing facilities are FSSC 22000 
certified. Across the Group, operations have also obtained ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO45001 and many 
other appropriate accreditations. 

Employee Welfare 
Our employees are at the heart of what we do, and their welfare is paramount. Operations are required 
to have policies and procedures in place which cover equality, health, personal development, training, 
diversity, and (where appropriate) education, housing and sanitation. 

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We consciously and continuously work towards encouraging equality in management positions across 
our operations. The Group complies with local regulations to encourage employees with disabilities to 
work in our operations and where necessary, makes appropriate adjustments to working practices.  

All our tea estates have a hospital, clinic or dispensary. In addition, in India and Bangladesh employees 
have access to central Group operated hospitals to which more serious cases can be referred. We provide 
medical services, including where appropriate antiretroviral drugs, in those communities where HIV/AIDS 
is prevalent. We also give medical support to schools that are either run locally or by our operations. 

We are committed to providing development opportunities for all. We provide education opportunities in 
areas where we operate, either by building and running schools or by supporting state educational 
projects in our communities. We also provide programmes for skills development and adult education.  

Environmental  
We are mindful of the environment in which we operate, recognising that our operations require natural 
resources and that our operations generate emissions and waste.  We understand and comply with 
current applicable legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate.  Our operations are each required 
to commit to policies which reduce their environmental footprint and which include (where appropriate), 
carbon, recycling, waste and water. 

As part of our wider drive towards greater sustainability, we have developed a range of mid to long-term 
targets to reduce, in some cases substantially, the environmental impact of our operations. As an 
example, strategic improvements in our usage and sourcing of energy supports our ambition to align with 
Science-Based Targets.  Targets adopted by the operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are 
considered ‘Science-Based’ if they are in line with the level of de-carbonisation required to keep global 
temperature increase below 2ºC compared to pre-industrial temperatures. 

Health and Safety  
We take responsibility for our people by promoting good health and providing a safe and healthy 
workplace to protect all employees, contractors, visitors and the public from foreseeable work hazards. 
All operations are required to comply with local health and safety legislation, regulations and to obtain 
certifications from external authorities. 

Modern Slavery  
The Group continues to comply with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, to ensure that 
modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place either within the Group or in the supply chains 
of our operations. A copy of the statement for the year ended 31 December 2018 is available on the 
Company’s website.  In some countries, it is both the cultural norm and permissible for parents to involve 
their children in the productive process, we do not subscribe to this approach and the use of child labour 
is prohibited across the Group. Group operations are required to confirm this statement and adopt local 
policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance. This includes setting out codes of conduct 
when working alongside customers and suppliers. 

Tax 
The Group’s tax principles include: compliance with applicable tax laws; payment of the correct tax 
amounts; interpretation of tax law; undertaking tax planning based on commercial rationale; and 
transparency with tax authorities. 

Whistleblowing 
Our whistleblowing policy provides guidelines for people who feel they need to raise certain issues in 
confidence. It is designed to protect those raising a genuine concern, in line with the Public Interest 
Disclosure Act 1998 or other jurisdictional legislation. Each operation is required to have a designated local 
whistleblowing officer. Group employees have access to the whistleblowing officer for the individual 
operation, as well as the Group Whistleblowing Officer or the chairman of the Audit committee.  

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Key Financial Performance Indicators 
The nature of the Group’s principal activities is such that the Board takes a long-term view of its 
operations, particularly in Agriculture.  

The Board reviews monthly reports with a range of financial and other indicators to monitor the 
performance of each division depending on the nature of its operations. 

For the Agriculture division, the Board receives monthly data on sales prices and volumes, cost of 
production and crop volumes against budget and on a per unit basis. Rainfall and other climate data are 
also considered.  

For the Engineering division and Food Service division, the Board receives monthly profit and operating 
performance information.  

For Investments, the value and performance of the share portfolio is reviewed quarterly. 

Certain of the key financial performance indicators are included in the Chief Executives report on pages 
6 to 15. 

Non-Financial Performance Indicators 
Each operation has developed non-financial KPIs that are relevant to it, these include: 

■ Market trends 

■ Health & Safety 

■

■

Industrial disputes 

Land and politics 

■ Movements in key personnel 

■ Weather and climate 

These are regularly monitored and used by local management. Where applicable, the Board considers 
such KPIs by exception. 

Employees 
The Group keeps employees informed through internal publications, the website and social media on the 
performance of the Group and on matters affecting them as employees and arrangements to that end 
are made by the local management. 

It is also the Group’s policy that due consideration be given to employment applications received from 
disabled persons and to give employees who become disabled every opportunity to continue their 
employment. 

The table below provides a breakdown of the gender of the Directors and employees at 31 December 2018. 

Company Directors1
All employees

1

‘Company Directors’ consists of the company’s Board as detailed on page 4 

Men
7
38,636

Women 
1 
32,970 

By order of the Board 

Amarpal Takk 
Company Secretary 

10 April 2019

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS 

The Directors present their report together with the audited consolidated accounts for the year ended 
31 December 2018. 

Principal Activities 
The Company is a public limited company, which is quoted on the AIM Market of the London Stock 
Exchange and incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The principal activities of its subsidiary 
undertakings comprise: 

Agriculture 
Engineering 
Food Service 
Investments 

Further details of the Group’s activities are included in the Chief Executive’s report on pages 6 to 15. 

Results and Dividends 
The profit after tax for the year amounted to £32.3 million (2017: £30.2 million). The Board has proposed 
a final dividend for the year of 102p per share payable on 12 July 2019 to holders of the ordinary shares 
registered at the close of business on 14 June 2019. The total dividend payable for 2018 is 142p per 
share (2017: 135p per share). Details are shown in note 11 to the Accounts. 

Directors 
The Directors are listed on page 4. The following Directors had beneficial interests in the shares of the 
Company. 

Camellia Plc ordinary shares of 10p each:

Malcolm Perkins
Tom Franks
Susan Walker

31 December 
2018

1 January  
2018 

1,673
100
100

1,673 
100 
100 

Under the Company’s articles of association all the Directors are required to retire annually. Accordingly, 
Malcolm Perkins, Tom Franks, Susan Walker, Graham Mclean, Chris Relleen, Frédéric Vuilleumier, William 
Gibson and Gautam Dalal will retire and, being eligible, will seek re-election at the AGM on 6 June 2019. 

None of the Directors or their families had a material interest in any contract of significance with the 
Company or any subsidiary during, or at the end of, the financial year. 

Executive Directors 
Malcolm Perkins was appointed a Director in 1999 and Chairman in 2001 having joined Eastern Produce 
(Holdings) Limited now Linton Park Plc in 1972. He is a chartered accountant and Chairman of the 
Nomination committee. 

Tom Franks was appointed as Chief Executive with effect from 1 September 2015. He joined Camellia as 
Deputy Chief Executive in October 2014. He is a chartered accountant and a Fellow of the Chartered 
Institute of Securities and Investment. 

Graham Mclean, a qualified agriculturalist, was appointed as Director of Agriculture in October 2014. He 
was previously regional director of the Group’s operations in Africa and has worked for the Group for 
more than 25 years. He is Chairman and a non-executive director of Kakuzi Plc. 

Susan Walker was appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Group on 4 June 2015. She joined Camellia as 
Finance Director Designate on 1 July 2014. She is a chartered certified accountant and a non-executive 
director of Goodricke Group Limited and United Finance Limited. 

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Non-Executive Directors 
Chris Relleen was formerly a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He was appointed as an independent 
non-executive Director and Deputy Chairman in January 2006 having previously been a non-executive 
Director of Linton Park Plc. He is senior independent Director, chairman of the Audit committee and a 
member of the Nomination and Remuneration committees. 

William Gibson was appointed as an independent non-executive Director in September 2014. He was 
previously chairman and managing director of Westminster Press and an executive director of the 
Financial Times Group. He is chairman of the Remuneration committee and a member of the Audit and 
Nomination committees. 

Frédéric Vuilleumier was appointed as an independent non-executive Director in March 2013. He is a 
partner of Oberson Abels SA, a law office based in Geneva, Switzerland. He was a member of the Audit 
committee during 2018. 

Gautam Dalal was appointed as an independent non-executive Director in March 2018.  He was 
previously a partner at KPMG and a founder-director of the UK India Business Council, a member of the 
Asian Business Association and a director of AMREF Health Africa’s International Board.  He was 
appointed a member of the Audit committee in 2019. 

Amarpal Takk was appointed as Group General Counsel and Company Secretary in April 2018. He is a 
qualified solicitor of England and Wales. 

Substantial Shareholdings 
As at 10 April 2019 the Company has been advised of the following interests in its share capital: 

Beneficial shareholder

Shareholder

No. of Shares

Camellia Private Trust Company Limited

Camellia Holding AG

1,427,000

Fide Holding NV*

Quaero Capital SA

Lynchwood Nominees Limited 

360,500

HSBC Global Custody  
Nominee (UK) Limited 

144,217

*Controlled by Nokia Pensioenfonds VZW 

% of total  
voting rights 

51.67 

13.05 

5.22 

Share Capital and Purchase of Own Shares 
The Company’s share capital comprises one class of ordinary shares of 10p per share which carry no 
restrictions on the transfer of shares or on voting rights (other than as set out in the Company’s articles 
of association). There are no agreements known to the Company between shareholders in the Company 
which may result in restrictions on the transfer of shares or on voting rights in relation to the Company. 
Details of the issued share capital are contained in note 36 to the Accounts. 

At the AGM in 2018, shareholders gave authority for the Company to purchase up to 276,200 of its own 
shares. This authority expires at the conclusion of this year’s AGM at which a resolution proposing 
renewal of the authority will be submitted to shareholders. 

Auditors 
A resolution proposing the reappointment of Deloitte LLP will be put to the AGM on 6 June 2019. 

Each of the persons who were Directors at the time when this Directors’ report was approved has confirmed that: 

So far as each Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s 
auditors are unaware. 

Each Director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director, including making 
appropriate enquiries of fellow Directors and of the Company’s auditors for that purpose, in order to 
be aware of any information needed by the Company’s auditors in connection with preparing their 
report and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information.

■

■

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Employees 
Details in relation to employees are set out on page 24. 

R&D 
The Group undertakes some R&D projects within its operations in order to improve efficiency and grow 
revenues. 

Future Development 
Details of future developments are set out in the Chief Executive’s report. 

Going Concern 
Taking account of the Group’s cash and cash equivalents balances, after reviewing the Group’s budget for 
2019 and cash forecasts for the next 15 months, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the 
Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Therefore, 
they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Accounts. 

Corporate Governance 
The Company’s statement on corporate governance can be found in the Corporate Governance report on 
pages 28 to 31. 

Political Donations  
The Group has no political affiliations and we do not make political donations. We work with governments 
and other parties around the world on issues that are important to our customers, and stakeholders, 
communities and to the interests of the business. 

By order of the Board 

Amarpal Takk 
Company Secretary 

10 April 2019

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Statement of Compliance 
The Company fully complies with the Quoted Companies Alliance’s Corporate Governance Code for Small 
and Mid-size Quoted Companies (“QCA Code”). The Chairman considers the application of standards of 
corporate governance that are appropriate for the Group’s nature, status, profile, size and circumstances 
to be important in ensuring the Group is managed for the long-term benefit of all stakeholders.  There 
are ten principles of the QCA Code which the Company complies with in full. The table on our website 
sets out how we comply. 

The Group consists of a portfolio of businesses which are grouped into independently managed divisions. 
These divisions report into the Board by function against a variety of metrics including budgets and 
business plans. 

The Board 
The Board currently comprises eight Directors, four of whom are independent non-executive Directors. 
The remaining Directors are executive Directors, including the executive Chairman. Chris Relleen, the 
Deputy Chairman, has been designated as the senior independent Director. The names and brief 
biographical details of each Director appear on pages 25 and 26. 

There is on-going dialogue between the Chairman and the Chief Executive with the majority shareholder 
whose views are reported to the Board. The Company is also in contact with other significant 
shareholders. 

The Board has established Remuneration, Audit and Nomination committees. Terms of reference of each 
of the committees can be viewed on the Company’s website. 

The Board is responsible for managing the Group’s business and has adopted a schedule of matters 
reserved for its approval. The schedule is reviewed periodically and covers, inter alia, the following areas: 

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

Strategy 

Acquisitions and disposals 

Financial reporting and control 

Internal controls 

Approval of expenditure above specified limits 

Approval of transactions and contracts above specified limits 

Responsibilities for corporate governance 

Board membership and committees 

Approval of changes to capital structure 

A full copy of the schedule is available on the Company’s website. 

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A report summarising the Group’s financial and operational performance is provided to Directors each 
month. Each Director has sufficient information in advance of Board meetings to enable the Directors to 
make informed judgements on matters referred to the Board. The Board met nine times in 2018. 

Attendance by Directors at Board and committee meetings held during the year was as follows: 

Director

Malcolm Perkins
Chris Relleen
Tom Franks
Graham Mclean
Susan Walker
William Gibson
Frédéric Vuilleumier
Gautam Dalal

Board

Audit

Remuneration

Nomination 

9/9
9/9
9/9
9/9
8/9
9/9
9/9
9/9

–
3/3
–
–
–
3/3
3/3
–

–
1/1
–
–
–
1/1
–
–

1/1 
1/1 
– 
– 
– 
1/1 
– 
– 

Board Evaluation 
An internal review, led by the Company Secretary, was undertaken this year.  This was based upon a 
series of questions.  The review confirmed that the Board is strong and collegiate with all members 
demonstrating behaviours that support our strategic direction, vision and culture.  Each Director has the 
opportunity to contribute and challenge, which enables a constructive and quality debate during Board 
meetings.  

Executive Committees 
The Board has established the Strategy Group, consisting of the Chairman and the executive Directors of 
the Board, and also two Executive Committees. The Agriculture Executive Committee is chaired by the 
Director of Agriculture and includes the Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer, the Group General 
Counsel and heads of all the key agricultural operations. The Engineering and Food Service Executive 
Committee is chaired by the Chief Executive and includes the Chief Financial Officer, the divisional heads 
of Engineering North, Engineering South and Food Service, the Managing Director of Jing Tea, the Group 
General Counsel and the UK Head of HR. 

Investments and Associates report directly to the Chief Executive. 

Nomination Committee 
The committee is chaired by Malcolm Perkins. Its other members are William Gibson and Chris Relleen. 

The principal responsibilities of the committee are set out below: 

■

■

■

Review the balance and composition (including gender and diversity) of the Board, ensuring that they 
remain appropriate. 

Be responsible for overseeing the Board’s succession planning requirements including the 
identification and assessment of potential Board candidates and making recommendations to the 
Board for its approval. 

Keep under review the leadership needs of, and succession planning for, the Group in relation to 
both its executive and non-executive Directors and other senior executives. 

The committee met once during the year to consider the composition of the Audit committee. 

Audit Committee 
The committee is chaired by Chris Relleen. The other members of the committee during the year were 
Frédéric Vuilleumier and William Gibson. Gautam Dalal replaced Frédéric Vuilleumier as a member of the 
committee from April 2019. During 2018, the committee met on three occasions. 

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The principal responsibilities of the committee are set out below and were undertaken during the year: 

■ Monitor the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management practices. 

■

■

Review the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control system. The committee regularly reviews the 
effectiveness of internal audit activities carried out by the Group’s accounting function and senior 
management. 

Review and monitor the financial statements of the Company and the audit of those statements and 
to monitor compliance with relevant financial reporting requirements and legislation. 

■ Monitor the effectiveness and independence of the external auditors. 

■

Review non-audit services provided by the external auditors.  

Significant issues considered by the Audit Committee 
The Audit committee assesses whether suitable accounting policies have been adopted and whether 
management has made appropriate estimates and judgements. In the year under review, the Audit 
committee considered the following matters in relation to the financial statements: 

Biological assets 
One of the key areas of judgement that the committee considered in reviewing the financial statements 
was the valuation of biological assets in accordance with IAS 41. Valuations are based on discounted cash 
flows or are carried out by external professional valuers. These were considered for consistency of 
approach and assumptions agreed as reasonable. For more details see note 18 to the Accounts. 

Pensions 
A key area of judgement is in relation to the valuation of the pension scheme obligations. Whilst this is 
conducted by independent actuaries, the size of the obligation means that a relatively minor difference in 
the assumptions could result in a material change in the obligation. The committee considered the 
competence of the actuaries and the key assumptions adopted and concluded that the work performed 
is sufficient to support the valuation. 

Carrying value of BF&M 
The Group’s carrying value of BF&M is higher than the share price for BF&M. The committee considered 
the fair value of the Group’s holding and whether any impairment in the carrying value had occurred and 
in view of the control premium associated with our holding concluded that no impairment is required.   

Tax and other uncertain provisions 
The basis of provisions for material uncertain tax situations were considered by the committee as were 
the provision in respect of the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations for 2014/15, 
2016/17 and 2018/19 in Kenya, and for wage increases in India and in Bangladesh. The committee is 
satisfied that the provisions represent best estimates of the likely liabilities.   

Adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 
The committee reviewed the accounting policies of the Group in light of the requirement to adopt IFRS 9 
and 15 from 1 January 2018. The adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 has not had a material impact on the 
financial statements of the Group. IFRS 9 was adopted without restating comparative information and its 
adoption has resulted in the reclassification of the Group’s financial assets. In relation to IFRS 15, it was 
concluded that the Group's revenue recognition practices were in line with IFRS 15 in all material respects. 
For more details see pages 53 and 54 to the Accounts. 

Adoption of IFRS 16  
The committee reviewed and approved the accounting policy for leasing arrangements. The Group’s 
leasing arrangements have been reviewed in light of the new lease accounting rules in IFRS 16. The 
standard will affect primarily the accounting for the Group’s operating leases and details of the impact on 
the 2019 financial statements are included on page 54 to the Accounts. The Group will apply the standard 
from its mandatory adoption date of 1 January 2019. 

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External auditors 
To assess the effectiveness of the external audit process, the external auditor is required to report to the 
Audit committee and confirm their independence in accordance with ethical standards and that they had 
maintained appropriate internal safeguards to ensure their independence and objectivity. In addition to 
the steps taken by the Board to safeguard auditor objectivity, Deloitte operates a five-year rotation policy 
for audit partners for a listed entity. 

The committee reviewed those non-audit services provided by the external auditor and satisfied itself 
that the scale and nature of those services were such that the external auditors objectivity and 
independence were safeguarded. 

The committee confirms that the Annual Report and Accounts, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and 
understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company’s 
performance, business model and strategy. 

Remuneration Committee 
The committee is chaired by William Gibson and the other member is Chris Relleen. 

The responsibilities of the committee include: 

■

■

■

The review of the Group’s policy relating to remuneration of the Chairman, executive Directors and 
the Company Secretary.  

To determine the terms of employment and remuneration of the Chairman, executive Directors and 
Company Secretary with a view to ensuring that those individuals are fairly and responsibly rewarded. 

To approve compensation packages or arrangements following the severance of any executive 
Director’s service contract. 

The Remuneration report appears on pages 33 to 34. 

Insurance 
The Company purchases insurance to cover its Directors in respect of legal actions against them in their 
capacity as Directors of the Company. All Directors have access to independent professional advice at the 
Company’s expense. 

Share Capital Structure 
The share capital of the Company is set out in note 36. 

Internal Control and Risk Management Systems 
The Directors acknowledge that they are responsible for maintaining a sound system of internal control. 
During the year, the Audit committee, on behalf of the Board, reviewed the effectiveness of the 
framework of the Group’s system of internal control, the principal features of which are described below. 

De-centralisation is a key management philosophy with responsibility for efficient day to day operations 
delegated to local management. Accountability and delegation of authority are clearly defined with 
regular communication between Group head office and the management of the individual operations. 
Our key operations have internal audit functions reporting to local audit committees. The performance of 
each operation is continually monitored centrally including a critical review of annual budgets, forecasts 
and monthly sales, profits and cash reports. Financial results and key operational statistics and variances 
from approved plans are carefully monitored. Group senior management regularly visit and review Group 
operations. However, any system of internal control can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, 
assurance against material mis-statement or loss. 

By order of the Board 

Amarpal Takk 
Company Secretary 

10 April 2019 

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Accounts 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 are required to prepare the Group financial statements in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation and have 
also chosen to prepare the parent company financial statements under IFRSs as adopted by the EU. 
Under Company law the Directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give 
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that 
period. In preparing these financial statements, International Accounting Standard 1 requires that 
Directors: 

■

■

■

Properly select and apply accounting policies. 

Present information, including accounting policies, in a manner that provides relevant, reliable, 
comparable and understandable information. 

Provide additional disclosures when compliance with the specific requirements in IFRSs are 
insufficient to enable users to understand the impact of particular transactions, other events and 
conditions on the entity’s financial position and financial performance. 

■ Make an assessment of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and 
explain the Company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial 
position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the 
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence 
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial 
information included on the company’s website. Legislation in the UK governing the preparation and 
dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

Responsibility Statement 
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge: 

■

■

■

The Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
adopted by the EU, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or 
loss of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole. 

The Strategic Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and 
the position of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, 
together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face. 

The Annual Report and financial statements, taken as a whole, are fair, balanced and understandable 
and provide the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company’s position and 
performance, business model and strategy. 

On behalf of the Board 

Malcolm Perkins 
Chairman 

10 April 2019 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 

This report is drawn up in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and the AIM Rules for Companies. 

Remuneration Committee 
Details of the Remuneration committee are set out on page 31. 

Policy on Directors’ Remuneration 
The policy agreed by the committee is as follows; 

■

■

■

To seek to provide remuneration packages that will attract, retain and motivate the right people for 
the roles. 

So far as is practicable to align the interests of the executives with those of shareholders. 

To reflect the overriding remuneration philosophy and the principles of the wider Group. 

In implementing the second point, the Company does not operate profit related bonus, share option or 
share incentive schemes for Directors as the Group’s activities are based largely on agriculture, which is 
highly dependent on factors outside management control such as the weather and market prices. 

The policy is designed to ensure that the Directors manage the Group’s businesses for the long-term in 
line with the strategy of the Group. 

In determining this remuneration policy and the remuneration of Directors, consideration has been given 
to the relevant provisions of the QCA Guidelines. 

The remuneration policy was approved by shareholders at the 2017 AGM. The committee considers any 
views of the shareholders expressed on Directors’ remuneration. 

At the AGM on 7 June 2018, the Remuneration Report for the year to 31 December 2017 was approved by 
shareholders with 99.99% of the votes cast in favour, 0.01% of the votes cast against and 576 votes withheld. 

Service Contracts 
Malcolm Perkins, Tom Franks, Graham Mclean and Susan Walker are each employed on rolling service 
contracts. 

Director

Malcolm Perkins
Tom Franks
Graham Mclean
Susan Walker

Date of Service Contract 

25 April 2002 
8 April 2015 
10 April 2015 
14 April 2015 

The service contracts are terminable at any time by a one year period of notice from the Company or the 
Director. Following their initial appointment non-executive Directors may seek re-election by shareholders 
at each subsequent Annual General Meeting. Non-executive Directors do not have service agreements. 
There are no specific contractual provisions for compensation upon early termination of a non-executive 
Director’s employment. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 

The following sections on Directors’ remuneration and pensions have been audited. 

Directors’ Remuneration 

Executive 
Malcolm Perkins
Tom Franks
Susan Walker
Graham Mclean
Non-executive 
William Gibson
Chris Relleen
Frédéric Vuilleumier
Gautam Dalal

Total

Remuneration
2017
£

2018
£

Benefits in Kind
2017
2018
£
£

442,344
550,000
330,000
363,000

442,344
522,500
295,625
322,500

30,819
65,993
43,211
29,865

76,630
55,887
24,695
26,770

Employer 
Pension Contribution

2018
£

–
–
–
–

2017
£

–
–
5,500
4,475

Total 

2018
£

2017 
£ 

473,163
615,993
373,211
392,865

518,974 
578,387 
325,820 
353,745 

44,651
45,991
68,077
48,696
42,024
43,285
–
36,071
––––––––
––––––––
1,859,387 1,737,721
––––––––
––––––––

–
–
–
–
––––––––
169,888
––––––––

–
–
–
–
––––––––
183,982
––––––––

–
–
–
–
––––––––
–
––––––––

–
–
–
–
––––––––

45,991
48,696
43,285
36,071
––––––––

44,651 
68,077 
42,024 
– 
–––––––– 
9,975 2,029,275 1,931,678 
–––––––– 

––––––––

––––––––

Notes 
(i)

The executive Directors’ benefits in kind include the value attributed to medical insurance, permanent health 
insurance, spouse/partner travel and cash alternatives to company cars. 

(ii) Chris Relleen received an additional annual fee for his Chairmanship of the Audit committee. 
(iii) William Gibson received an additional annual fee for his Chairmanship of the Remuneration committee. 

Directors’ Pensions 
Malcolm Perkins received no payment for pensionable service during 2018. Tom Franks, Graham Mclean 
and Susan Walker receive an excess non-pensionable salary supplement equivalent to 10% of base salary. 
As a result of the change to the taxation rules on pension annual allowances, the Company ceased 
contributions to the Linton Park Group Personal Pension Scheme on 6 April 2017 for Graham Mclean and 
Susan Walker. These payments are included in ‘Remuneration’ in the table above. 

In addition to the above, an unfunded pension of US$200,000 per annum is paid to Gordon Fox, a former 
Director of the Company. 

By order of the Board 

Amarpal Takk 
Company Secretary 

10 April 2019 

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 

for the year ended 31 December 2018

                                                                                                            2018                                                         2017 
                                                                                                  Separately                                                Separately 
                                                                           Underlying     disclosed                         Underlying      disclosed 
                                                                                     profit            items                                  profit             items 
                                                                                  (note 4)        (note 4)                               (note 4)                      
                                                               Notes                £’m                £’m                £’m                £’m                £’m                £’m 
                                                                                                                                                                                              Restated 

Continuing operations 
Revenue                                                      2          309.8                  –          309.8          298.3                  –          298.3 
Cost of sales                                                           (223.6)           14.4         (209.2)        (219.3)                 –        (219.3) 
                                                                       ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   –––––––––– 
Gross profit                                                              86.2            14.4          100.6            79.0                  –            79.0 
Other operating income                                            4.0                  –              4.0              2.4                  –              2.4 
Distribution costs                                                    (17.2)                –           (17.2)          (13.9)                 –          (13.9) 
Administrative expenses                           3           (45.1)                –           (45.1)          (41.1)                 –          (41.1) 
                                                                       ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   –––––––––– 
Trading profit                                         1,3            27.9            14.4            42.3            26.4                  –            26.4 
Share of associates’ results                       5              7.6                  –              7.6              2.0                  –              2.0 
Provisions and impairment of  
  property, plant and equipment                           (0.2)                –             (0.2)            (1.8)                 –            (1.8) 
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries              6             (0.4)                –             (0.4)                 –                  –                  – 
Profit on disposal of financial assets                       0.3                  –              0.3              0.7                  –              0.7 
                                                                       ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   –––––––––– 

Operating profit – continuing 
  operations                                                            35.2            14.4            49.6            27.3                  –            27.3 
Investment income                                                    0.8                  –              0.8              0.6                  –              0.6 

Finance income                                           7              4.0                  –              4.0              3.0                  –              3.0 
Finance costs                                               7             (0.6)                –             (0.6)            (0.5)                 –            (0.5) 
Net exchange gain/(loss)                           7              0.2                  –              0.2             (0.1)                 –            (0.1) 
Employee benefit expense                       7             (1.5)                –             (1.5)            (2.7)                 –            (2.7) 
Net finance income/(cost)                         7              2.1                  –              2.1             (0.3)                 –            (0.3) 
                                                                       ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   ––––––––––   –––––––––– 

Profit before tax from 
  continuing operations                                      38.1            14.4            52.5            27.6                  –            27.6 

Taxation                                                        8                                                  (20.0)                                                (12.2) 
                                                                                                                ––––––––––                                           –––––––––– 

Profit after tax from 
  continuing operations                                                                             32.5                                                   15.4 

(Loss)/profit from discontinued 
  operation                                                9                                                    (0.2)                                                  14.8 
                                                                                                                ––––––––––                                           –––––––––– 
Profit for the year                                                                                         32.3                                                   30.2 
                                                                                                                ––––––––––                                           –––––––––– 

Profit attributable to: 
Owners of Camellia Plc                                                                                   25.2                                                   23.8 
Non-controlling interests                                                                                 7.1                                                     6.4 
                                                                                                                ––––––––––                                           –––––––––– 
                                                                                                                    32.3                                                   30.2 
                                                                                                                ––––––––––                                           –––––––––– 

Earnings per share – 
  basic and diluted                                12                                                 912.4p                                     
Earnings per share – 
  continuing operations                      12                                                 919.6p                                     
Earnings/(loss) per share – 
  discontinued operation                    12                                                   (7.2)p                                     

861.7p 

325.9p 

535.8p 

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CAMELLIA PLC

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

for the year ended 31 December 2018

Group 
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income/(expense): 
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: 
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income: 
  Fair value adjustment released on disposal
  Profit on disposal

  Changes in the fair value of financial assets
  Deferred tax movement in relation to fair value adjustments
Remeasurements of post employment benefit obligations
Deferred tax movement in relation to post employment 
  benefit obligations

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: 
Foreign exchange translation differences
Available–for–sale investments: 
  Valuation gains taken to equity 
  Transferred to income statement on sale 
  Deferred tax movement in relation to valuation gains
Share of other comprehensive income of associates

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income attributable to: 
Owners of Camellia Plc
Non-controlling interests

Company 
Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Notes

 2018 
£’m

 2017  
£’m 
Restated 

 32.3
–––––––––––

 30.2 
––––––––––– 

22

22

35

34

25
25

 (3.8)
 3.9 
–––––––––––
 0.1 
 (5.6)
1.5
 (0.7)

 –  
 –  
––––––––––– 
 –  
 –  
– 
 34.3  

 (0.3)
–––––––––––
 (5.0)
–––––––––––

 (1.0) 
––––––––––– 
 33.3  
––––––––––– 

 11.6 

 (28.4) 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 0.8 
–––––––––––
 12.4 
–––––––––––
 7.4
–––––––––––
 39.7 
–––––––––––

 30.7 
 9.0 
–––––––––––
 39.7 
–––––––––––

 10.9  
 (0.3) 
(1.6) 
 –  
––––––––––– 
 (19.4) 
––––––––––– 
 13.9  
––––––––––– 
 44.1  
––––––––––– 

 41.1  
 3.0  
––––––––––– 
 44.1  
––––––––––– 

 3.9 
–––––––––––
 3.9 
–––––––––––

 3.9  
––––––––––– 
 3.9  
––––––––––– 

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CAMELLIA PLC

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 

at 31 December 2018

ASSETS
Non-current assets 
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Biological assets
Prepaid operating leases
Investments in associates
Deferred tax assets
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at amortised cost
Available-for-sale financial assets
Other investments - heritage assets
Retirement benefit surplus
Trade and other receivables

Total non-current assets

Current assets 
Inventories
Biological assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at amortised cost
Current income tax assets
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts)

Assets classified as held for sale

Total current assets

LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Financial liabilities - borrowings
Trade and other payables
Current income tax liabilities
Employee benefit obligations
Provisions

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale

Total current liabilities

Net current assets

Total assets less current liabilities

Non-current liabilities 
Financial liabilities - borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities
Employee benefit obligations

Total non-current liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY 
Share capital
Share premium
Reserves

Equity attributable to owners of Camellia Plc
Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Notes

 2018 
£’m

2017 
£’m 

15
16
17
18
19
21
34
22
23
24
25
26
35
28

27
18
28
24

29

30

32
31

35
33

30

32
34
35

36

9.5 
 226.3 
 18.0 
 14.5 
 1.0 
 65.7 
 – 
 32.7 
 3.7 
 3.0 
 – 
 9.5 
 0.3 
 2.7 
–––––––––––
 386.9 
–––––––––––

 52.7 
 8.8 
 48.5 
 0.2 
 0.7 
 112.4 
–––––––––––
 223.3 
 0.2 
–––––––––––
 223.5 
–––––––––––

 (3.4)
 (53.5)
 (8.0)
 (1.0)
 (18.5)
–––––––––––
 (84.4)
 – 
–––––––––––
 (84.4)
–––––––––––
 139.1 
–––––––––––
 526.0 
–––––––––––

 (3.4)
 (46.3)
 (24.0)
–––––––––––
 (73.7)
–––––––––––
 452.3 
–––––––––––

 0.3 
 15.3 
 379.9 
–––––––––––
 395.5 
 56.8 
–––––––––––
 452.3 
–––––––––––

 3.2  
 216.3  
 17.6  
 12.8  
 0.9  
 55.4  
 0.2  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 47.0  
 9.4  
 0.3  
 1.9  
––––––––––– 
 365.0  
––––––––––– 

 47.4  
 6.6  
 43.7  
 –  
 0.9  
 108.0  
––––––––––– 
 206.6  
 4.9  
––––––––––– 
 211.5  
––––––––––– 

 (1.8) 
 (52.0) 
 (7.9) 
 (0.7) 
 (19.7) 
––––––––––– 
 (82.1) 
 (1.8) 
––––––––––– 
 (83.9) 
––––––––––– 
 127.6  
––––––––––– 
 492.6  
––––––––––– 

 (4.0) 
 (40.2) 
 (30.5) 
––––––––––– 
 (74.7) 
––––––––––– 
 417.9  
––––––––––– 

 0.3  
 15.3  
 352.8  
––––––––––– 
 368.4  
 49.5  
––––––––––– 
 417.9  
––––––––––– 
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CAMELLIA PLC

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET 

at 31 December 2018

ASSETS 
Non-current assets 
Investments in subsidiaries
Other investments - heritage assets 

Total non-current assets

Current assets 
Amounts due from group undertakings
Current income tax asset
Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables
Amounts due to group undertakings

Total current liabilities

Net current liabilities

Total assets less current liabilities

Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY 
Share capital
Share premium
Reserves

Total equity

Notes

 2018 
£’m

2017 
£’m 

20
26

29

31

34

36

 73.5 
 10.7 
–––––––––––
 84.2 
–––––––––––

 – 
 0.1 
 0.1 
–––––––––––
 0.2 
–––––––––––

 (0.6)
 (16.9)
–––––––––––
 (17.5)
–––––––––––
 (17.3)
–––––––––––
 66.9 
–––––––––––

 (0.2)
–––––––––––
 (0.2)
–––––––––––
 66.7 
–––––––––––

 0.3 
 15.3 
 51.1 
–––––––––––
 66.7 
–––––––––––

 73.5  
 10.6  
––––––––––– 
 84.1  
––––––––––– 

 3.5  
 0.1  
 0.1  
––––––––––– 
 3.7  
––––––––––– 

 (0.2) 
 (20.7) 
––––––––––– 
 (20.9) 
––––––––––– 
 (17.2) 
––––––––––– 
 66.9  
––––––––––– 

 (0.2) 
––––––––––– 
 (0.2) 
––––––––––– 
 66.7  
––––––––––– 

 0.3  
 15.3  
 51.1  
––––––––––– 
 66.7  
––––––––––– 

The profit for the company is shown in note 10. 

The notes on pages 42 to 105 form part of the financial statements. 

The financial statements on pages 35 to 105 were approved on 10 April 2019 by the board of Directors 
and signed on their behalf by: 

M C Perkins 
Chairman 

Registered Number 00029559

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CAMELLIA PLC

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

for the year ended 31 December 2018

Cash generated from operations 
Cash flows from operating activities
Interest received
Interest paid 
Income taxes paid

Net cash flow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities 
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of non-current assets
Additions to investment property
Biological assets: non-current – additions
Part disposal of subsidiaries
Payment for acquisition of a subsidiary net of cash acquired
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries net of cash disposed
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale – investment property
Cash balances transferred to assets held for sale
Investment in associates
Dividends received from associates
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from sale of investments
Income from investments
Purchase of other investments – heritage assets

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities 
Equity dividends paid
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
New loans
Loans repaid

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents from  
  continuing operations
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from discontinued operation
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Notes

37 

38
38

29 

29 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 35.3 
 3.9 
 (0.5)
 (14.2)
–––––––––––
 24.5 
–––––––––––

–
 (20.5)
 0.7 
 (0.9)
 (0.9)
–
 (6.4)
 3.6 
 0.7 
–
 (1.0)
 2.8 
 (7.2)
 11.4 
 0.8 
 (0.1)
–––––––––––
 (17.2)
–––––––––––

 (3.8)
 (3.1)
–
 (0.6)
–––––––––––
 (7.5)
–––––––––––

 (0.2)
–
 106.8 
 3.0 
–––––––––––
 109.6 
–––––––––––

 40.7  
 3.0  
 (0.5) 
 (12.3) 
––––––––––– 
 30.9  
––––––––––– 

 (2.5) 
 (20.6) 
 1.3  
 (0.2) 
 (0.2) 
 0.2  
– 
– 
– 
 (0.3) 
 (1.0) 
 2.8  
 (4.0) 
 1.8  
 0.6  
 (0.2) 
––––––––––– 
 (22.3) 
––––––––––– 

 (3.6) 
 (2.5) 
 0.1  
 (0.6) 
––––––––––– 
 (6.6) 
––––––––––– 

 2.0  
 38.2  
 71.8  
 (5.2) 
––––––––––– 
 106.8  
––––––––––– 

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents are included net of overdrafts 
repayable on demand.  

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CAMELLIA PLC

COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

for the year ended 31 December 2018

Cash generated from operations 
Profit before tax
Adjustments for: 
Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets
Interest income
Dividends from group companies
Increase in trade and other payables
Net movement in intra-group balances

Cash used in operations
Interest received

Net cash flow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities 
Purchase of other investments – heritage assets
Dividends received

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities 
Equity dividends paid

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net movement in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Notes

2018
£’m

 3.9 

 – 
 (0.2)
 (5.0)
 0.4 
 (0.3)
–––––––––––
 (1.2)
 0.2 
–––––––––––
 (1.0)
–––––––––––

 (0.1)
 5.0 
–––––––––––
 4.9 
–––––––––––

 (3.9)
–––––––––––
 (3.9)
–––––––––––
 – 

2017 
£’m 

 3.9  

 0.2  
 (0.2) 
 (5.2) 
 0.1  
 (0.2) 
––––––––––– 
 (1.4) 
 0.2  
––––––––––– 
 (1.2) 
––––––––––– 

 (0.2) 
 5.2  
––––––––––– 
 5.0  
––––––––––– 

 (3.7) 
––––––––––– 
 (3.7) 
––––––––––– 
 0.1  

29

29

 0.1 
–––––––––––
 0.1 
–––––––––––

 –  
––––––––––– 
 0.1  
––––––––––– 

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CAMELLIA PLC

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

for the year ended 31 December 2018

Share 
Other
Share Treasury Retained
capital premium shares earnings reserves
£’m

£’m

£’m

£’m

£’m

Non- 
controlling
interests
£’m

Total
£’m

Total 
equity 
£’m 

Group 
At 1 January 2017
Total comprehensive 
 (expense)/income 
 for the year
Dividends
Non-controlling interest 
 subscription
Share of associate’s other 
 equity movements

At 31 December 2017
Total comprehensive 
 income/(expense) 
 for the year
Dividends
Companies joining the Group
Share of associate’s other 
 equity movements

At 31 December 2018

Company 
At 1 January 2017
Total comprehensive 
 income for the year
Dividends

At 31 December 2017
Total comprehensive 
 income for the year
Dividends

At 31 December 2018

 0.3 

 15.3 

 (0.4)

 272.1 

 43.5 

 330.8 

 48.8 

 379.6  

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 55.2 
 (3.6)

 (14.1)
 – 

 41.1 
 (3.6)

 3.0 
 (2.5)

 44.1  
 (6.1) 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 0.2 

 0.2  

 – 
–––––––
 0.3 

 – 
–––––––
 15.3 

 – 
–––––––
 (0.4)

 0.1 
–––––––
 323.8 

 – 
–––––––
 29.4 

 0.1 
–––––––
 368.4 

 – 
–––––––
 49.5 

 0.1  
––––––– 
 417.9  

 – 
 – 
–

 – 
 – 
–

 – 
 – 
–

 30.5 
 (3.8)
–

 0.2 
 – 
–

 30.7 
 (3.8)
–

 9.0 
 (3.1)
1.4

 39.7  
 (6.9) 
1.4 

 – 
–––––––
 0.3 
–––––––

 – 
–––––––
 15.3 
–––––––

 – 
–––––––
 (0.4)
–––––––

 0.2 
–––––––
 350.7 
–––––––

 – 
–––––––
 29.6 
–––––––

 0.2 
–––––––
 395.5 
–––––––

 – 
–––––––
 56.8 
–––––––

 0.2  
––––––– 
 452.3  
––––––– 

 0.3 

 15.3 

 – 

 38.8 

 12.1 

 66.5 

 – 

 66.5  

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 0.3 

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 15.3 

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 – 

 3.9 
 (3.7)
–––––––
 39.0 

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 12.1 

 3.9 
 (3.7)
–––––––
 66.7 

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 – 

 3.9  
 (3.7) 
––––––– 
 66.7  

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 0.3 
–––––––

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 15.3 
–––––––

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 – 
–––––––

 3.9 
 (3.9)
–––––––
 39.0 
–––––––

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 12.1 
–––––––

 3.9 
 (3.9)
–––––––
 66.7 
–––––––

 – 
 – 
–––––––
 – 
–––––––

 3.9  
 (3.9) 
––––––– 
 66.7  
––––––– 

Other reserves of the group include net exchange differences of £16.5 million deficit (2017: £26.1 million 
deficit). 

Group retained earnings includes £180.7 million (2017: £157.4 million) which would require exchange control 
permission for remittance as dividends.

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CAMELLIA PLC

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out 
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented, unless otherwise stated. 

Basis of preparation 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, IFRS IC interpretations and the Companies Act 2006 
applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis as modified by the 
revaluation of biological assets, financial assets and financial liabilities and assets held for sale. 

Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation in the 
current year. During the year, £4.5 million of comparative amounts previously classified as trade and 
other payables have been reclassified into provisions. 

Going concern 
The Directors have, at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the 
Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. 
They therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial 
statements.  

Basis of consolidation 
Subsidiaries 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities 
controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) made up to 31 December each year. 

On acquisition, the assets and liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of 
acquisition. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair values of the identifiable net assets 
acquired is recognised as goodwill. Any deficiency of the cost of acquisition below the fair values of the 
identifiable net assets acquired (i.e. discount on acquisition) is credited to the income statement in the 
period of acquisition. The Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree on an 
acquisition-by-acquisition basis, at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the recognised 
amounts of acquiree's identifiable net assets. 

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated 
Income Statement from the effective date of acquisition or disposal, as appropriate. 

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the 
accounting policies used into line with those used by the Group. 

All Intra-Group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. 
Associates 
An associate is an entity over which the Group is in a position to exercise significant influence, but not 
control or joint control, through participation in the financial and operating policy decisions of that entity. 

Investments in associates are accounted for by the equity method of accounting. Under this method the 
Group's share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of associates is recognised in the Income 
Statement and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. 

Foreign currency translation 
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on 
the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are 
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. 
Translation differences on non-monetary items carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value 
gain or loss. Gains and losses arising on retranslation are included in the income statement, except for 
exchange differences arising on non-monetary items where the changes in fair value are recognised 
directly in equity. 

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CAMELLIA PLC

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements are presented in sterling which is the Company's functional and 
presentation currency. On consolidation, income statements and cash flows of foreign entities are 
translated into pounds sterling at average exchange rates for the year and their balance sheets are 
translated at the exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising from the 
translation of the net investment in foreign entities and of borrowings designated as hedges of such 
investments, are taken to equity. When a foreign entity is sold such exchange differences arising since 
1 January 2004 are recognised in the Income Statement as part of the gain or loss on disposal. 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and 
liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the exchange rate ruling on the date of acquisition. 
The Group has elected to treat goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisitions prior to 
1 January 2004, the date of the Group's transition from UK GAAP to IFRS, as sterling denominated assets 
and liabilities. 

Revenue recognition 
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents 
amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, 
value added tax and other sales related taxes and after eliminating intra-group sales. 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied:  
n identify contracts with customers 
n identify the separate performance obligation 
n determine the transaction price of the contract, and 
n allocate the transaction price to each of the separate performance obligations 
In respect of agricultural produce, revenue is recognised at the point in time that control of goods is 
transferred to the customer. 

In respect of food storage and distribution services, revenue for handling is recognised at the point that 
the goods are actually handled. 

In respect of engineering services, revenue is recognised based upon the stage of completion and 
includes costs incurred to date, plus accrued profits. 

Investment income 
Investment income is recognised when the right to receive payment of a dividend is established. 

Segmental reporting 
The adoption of IFRS 8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports used 
to assess performance and allocate resources by the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating 
decision maker has been identified as the Group Strategy Committee led by the CEO. Inter segment sales 
are not significant. 

Exceptional items 
Exceptional items are those significant items which are separately disclosed by virtue of their size or 
incidence to enable a full understanding of the Group's financial performance. 

Intangible assets 
(i) Goodwill 
Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's 
interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary or 
associate at the date of acquisition. 

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CAMELLIA PLC

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Goodwill is recognised as an asset and reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if 
events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. Any impairment is recognised 
immediately in the income statement and is not subsequently reversed. 

On disposal of a subsidiary or associate, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the 
determination of the profit or loss on disposal. 

(ii) Identifiable intangible assets 
Indefinite life identifiable intangible assets include certain brands acquired. They are not amortised but 
tested for impairment annually or more frequently if an impairment indicator is triggered, any 
impairment is charged to the income statement as it arises. The assessment of the classification of 
intangible assets as indefinite is reviewed annually. 

Finite life identifiable intangible assets include certain brands, customer relationships and other 
intangible assets acquired on the acquisition of subsidiaries. Acquired intangible assets with finite lives 
are initially recognised at cost and amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, not 
exceeding 20 years. Intangible assets' estimated lives are re-evaluated annually and an impairment test is 
carried out if certain indicators of impairment exist. 

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. 

(iii) Computer software 
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and 
bring to use the specific software. Computer software licences are held at cost and are amortised on a 
straight-line basis over 3 to 7 years. 

Costs associated with developing or maintaining computer software programmes are recognised as an 
expense as incurred. Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and unique software products 
controlled by the Group and which are expected to generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond 
one year, are recognised as an intangible asset and amortised over their estimated useful lives. 

Property, plant and equipment 
Property, plant and equipment now includes biological assets (bearer plants) which are accounted for 
under IAS 16. 

Land and buildings comprises mainly factories and offices. All property, plant and equipment is shown at 
cost less subsequent depreciation and impairment, except for land, which is shown at cost less 
impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of these assets. 

On transition to IFRS, the Group followed the transitional provisions and elected that previous UK GAAP 
revaluations be treated as deemed cost. 

Subsequent costs are included in the assets' carrying amount, 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. Repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial 
period in which they are incurred. 

No depreciation is provided on freehold land. Depreciation of other property, plant and equipment is 
calculated to write off their cost less residual value over their expected useful lives. 

The rates of depreciation used for the other assets are as follows:- 

Biological assets (Bearer plants)
Freehold and long leasehold buildings
Other short leasehold land and buildings
Plant, machinery, fixtures, fittings and equipment

20 to 50 years 
nil to 50 years 
unexpired term of the lease 
3 to 25 years 

No depreciation is provided on bearer plants until maturity when commercial levels of production have 
been reached. 

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Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as 
owned assets, or, where shorter, over the term of the relevant lease. 

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance 
sheet date. 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between 
the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is included in the Income Statement. 

Investment properties 
Properties held to earn rental income rather than for the purpose of the Group’s principal activities are 
classified as Investment properties. Investment properties are recorded at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any recognised impairment loss. The depreciation policy is consistent with those 
described for other Group properties. 

Income from Investment properties is disclosed in ‘Revenue’. The related operating costs are immaterial 
and are included within administrative expenses. 

Biological assets: non-current 
Biological assets are measured at each balance sheet date at fair value and are generally valued at each 
year end by independent professional valuers. Any changes in fair value are recognised in the Income 
Statement in the year in which they arise. Costs of new areas planted are included as “new planting 
additions” in the biological assets note. As timber is harvested the value accumulated to the date of 
harvest is treated as “decrease due to harvesting” and charged to cost of sales in the Income Statement. 

Biological assets: current 
Produce is valued on the basis of net present values of expected future cash flows and include certain 
assumptions about  yields, selling prices, costs and discount rates. As the crop is harvested it is 
transferred to inventory at fair value. 

Financial assets 
All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date 
basis. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of 
assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. 

All recognised financial assets are measured subsequently in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair 
value, depending on the classification of the financial assets. 

Classification of financial assets 

(i) Equity instruments designated as fair value through other comprehensive 

income (‘FVTOCI’) 

On initial recognition, the Group has made an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) 
to designate investments in equity instruments as at FVTOCI. 

Investments in equity instruments designated as FVTOCI are initially measured at fair value plus 
transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with gains and losses arising from 
changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the investments 
revaluation reserve. The cumulative gain or loss is not reclassified to profit or loss on disposal of the 
equity investments, instead, it is transferred to retained earnings. 

Dividends on these investments in equity instruments are recognised in profit or loss in accordance with 
IFRS 9, unless the dividends clearly represent a recovery of part of the cost of the investment. Dividends 
are included as investment income in the consolidated income statement. 

The Group has designated all investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading purposes as 
FVTOCI on initial application of IFRS 9 (see notes 22 to 25). 

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(ii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (‘FVTPL’) 
Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for being measured FVTOCI or at amortised cost (see (i) 
above and (iii) below) are measured at FVTPL.  

Financial assets at FVTPL are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with any fair 
value gains or losses recognised in profit or loss to the extent they are not part of a designated hedging 
relationship. 

(iii) Amortised cost and effective interest method 
The amortised cost of a financial asset is the amount at which the financial asset is measured at initial 
recognition minus the principal repayments, plus the cumulative amortisation using the effective interest 
method of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss 
allowance. The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is the amortised cost of a financial asset before 
adjusting for any loss allowance. 

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost and of allocating interest 
income over the relevant period. Interest income is recognised in profit or loss and is included in the 
"finance income – interest income" line item (note 7). 

Impairment of financial assets 
The Group recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses (‘ECL’) on investments in debt 
instruments that are measured at amortised cost, lease receivables, trade receivables and contract 
assets. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit 
risk since initial recognition of the respective financial instrument. 

Lifetime ECL represents the expected credit losses that will result from all possible default events over the 
expected life of a financial instrument. In contrast, 12-month ECL represents the portion of lifetime ECL 
that is expected to result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 
12 months after the reporting date. 

The Group always recognises lifetime ECL for trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables. The 
expected credit losses on these financial assets are estimated using a provision matrix based on the 
Group’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtors, general 
economic conditions and an assessment of both the current as well as the forecast direction of 
conditions at the reporting date, including time value of money where appropriate. 

For all other financial instruments, the Group recognises lifetime ECL when there has been a significant 
increase in credit risk since initial recognition. However, if the credit risk on the financial instrument has 
not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group measures the loss allowance for that 
financial instrument at an amount equal to 12-month ECL. 

(i) Significant increase in credit risk 
In assessing whether the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial 
recognition, the Group compares the risk of a default occurring on the financial instrument at the 
reporting date with the risk of a default occurring on the financial instrument at the date of initial 
recognition. In making this assessment, the Group considers both quantitative and qualitative 
information that is reasonable and supportable, including historical experience and forward-looking 
information that is available without undue cost or effort. Forward-looking information considered 
includes the future prospects of the industries in which the Group’s debtors operate, obtained from 
economic expert reports, financial analysts, governmental bodies, relevant think-tanks and other similar 
organisations, as well as consideration of various external sources of actual and forecast economic 
information that relate to the Group’s core operations. 

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In particular, the following information is taken into account when assessing whether credit risk has 
increased: 
n an actual or expected significant deterioration in the financial instrument’s external (if available) or 

internal credit rating 

n significant deterioration in external market indicators of credit risk for a particular financial 

instrument 

n existing or forecast adverse changes in business, financial or economic conditions that are expected 

to cause a significant decrease in the debtor’s ability to meet its debt obligations 
n an actual or expected significant deterioration in the operating results of the debtor 
n significant increases in credit risk on other financial instruments of the same debtor 
n an actual or expected significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic, or technological 

environment of the debtor that results in a significant decrease in the debtor’s ability to meet its debt 
obligations 

Irrespective of the outcome of the above assessment, the Group presumes that the credit risk on a 
financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition when contractual payments are more 
than 30 days past due, unless the Group has reasonable and supportable information that demonstrates 
otherwise. 

Despite the foregoing, the Group assumes that the credit risk on a financial instrument has not increased 
significantly since initial recognition if the financial instrument is determined to have low credit risk at the 
reporting date. A financial instrument is determined to have low credit risk if: 

(i) The financial instrument has a low risk of default, 

(ii) The debtor has a strong capacity to meet its contractual cash flow obligations in the near term, and 

(iii) Adverse changes in economic and business conditions in the longer term may, but will not 
necessarily, reduce the ability of the borrower to fulfil its contractual cash flow obligations. 

The Group considers a financial asset to have low credit risk when the asset has external credit rating of 
‘investment grade’ in accordance with the globally understood definition or if an external rating is not 
available, the asset has an internal rating of ‘performing’. Performing means that the counterparty has a 
strong financial position and there is no past due amounts. 

The Group regularly monitors the effectiveness of the criteria used to identify whether there has been a 
significant increase in credit risk and revises them as appropriate to ensure that the criteria are capable of 
identifying any significant increase in credit risk before the amount becomes past due. 

(ii) Definition of default 
The Group considers the following as constituting an event of default for internal credit risk management 
purposes as historical experience indicates that financial assets that meet either of the following criteria 
are generally not recoverable: 
n when there is a breach of financial covenants by the debtor; or 
n information developed internally or obtained from external sources indicates that the debtor is 

unlikely to pay its creditors, including the Group, in full (without taking into account any collateral 
held by the Group). 

Irrespective of the above analysis, the Group considers that default has occurred when a financial asset is 
more than 90 days past due unless the Group has reasonable and supportable information to 
demonstrate that a different default criterion is more appropriate. 

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(iii) Credit-impaired financial assets 
A financial asset is credit-impaired when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the 
estimated future cash flows of that financial asset have occurred. Evidence that a financial asset is 
credit-impaired includes observable data about the following events: 

(a) significant financial difficulty of the issuer or the borrower; 

(b) a breach of contract, such as a default or past due event (see (ii) above); 

(c)

the lender(s) of the borrower, for economic or contractual reasons relating to the borrower’s financial 
difficulty, having granted to the borrower a concession(s) that the lender(s) would not otherwise 
consider; 

(d)

it is becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or 

(e) a disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties. 

(iv) Write-off policy 
The Group writes off a financial asset when there is information indicating that the debtor is in severe 
financial difficulty and there is no realistic prospect of recovery, e.g. when the debtor has been placed 
under liquidation or has entered into bankruptcy proceedings, or in the case of trade receivables, when 
the amounts are over two years past due, whichever occurs sooner. Financial assets written off may still 
be subject to enforcement activities under the Group’s recovery procedures, taking into account legal 
advice where appropriate. Any recoveries made are recognised in profit or loss. 

(v) Measurement and recognition of expected credit losses 
The measurement of expected credit losses is a function of the probability of default, loss given default 
(i.e. the magnitude of the loss if there is a default) and the exposure at default. The assessment of the 
probability of default and loss given default is based on historical data adjusted by forward-looking 
information as described above. 

As for the exposure at default, for financial assets, this is represented by the assets’ gross carrying 
amount at the reporting date; for financial guarantee contracts, the exposure includes the amount drawn 
down as at the reporting date, together with any additional amounts expected to be drawn down in the 
future by default date determined based on historical trend, the Group’s understanding of the specific 
future financing needs of the debtors, and other relevant forward-looking information. 

For financial assets, the expected credit loss is estimated as the difference between all contractual cash 
flows that are due to the Group in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group 
expects to receive, discounted at the original effective interest rate. For a lease receivable, the cash flows 
used for determining the expected credit losses is consistent with the cash flows used in measuring the 
lease receivable in accordance with IAS 17 Leases. 

The Group recognises an impairment gain or loss in profit or loss for all financial instruments with a 
corresponding adjustment to their carrying amount through a loss allowance account, except for 
investments in debt instruments that are measured at FVTOCI, for which the loss allowance is recognised 
in other comprehensive income and accumulated in reserves, and does not reduce the carrying amount 
of the financial asset in the balance sheet. 

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Derecognition of financial assets 
The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the 
asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of 
ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the 
risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognises its 
retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group 
retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group 
continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds 
received. 

On derecognition of a financial asset measured at amortised cost, the difference between the asset’s 
carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognised in profit or loss. 
In addition, on derecognition of an investment in a debt instrument classified as at FVTOCI, the 
cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve is reclassified to 
profit or loss. In contrast, on derecognition of an investment in equity instrument which the Group has 
elected on initial recognition to measure at FVTOCI, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in 
the investments revaluation reserve is not reclassified to profit or loss, but is transferred to retained 
earnings. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for 
impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount may not 
be recoverable. Assets that are subject to amortisation 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 assets' carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The 
recoverable amount is the higher of an assets' fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the 
purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately 
identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). 

Leases 

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of 
ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the inception of the lease at 
the lower of fair value and the estimated present value of the underlying lease payments. Each lease 
payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate of interest 
on the finance balance outstanding. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are 
included in liabilities. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the Income Statement over 
the lease period. Property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the 
shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term. 

Leases where a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are 
classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the Income 
Statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. 

Inventories 

Agricultural produce included within inventory largely comprises stock of 'black' tea. In accordance with 
IAS 41, on initial recognition, agricultural produce is required to be measured at fair value less estimated 
point of sale costs. 

Other inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials 
and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the 
inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is calculated using the weighted average method. 
Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and 
selling expenses. 

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Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly 
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts 
are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. 

Discontinued operations and non-current assets held for sale 

A discontinued operation is a separate major line of business or geographic area of operation that has 
either been disposed of, abandoned or is part of a plan to dispose of a major line of business or 
geographic area. An operation is classified as a discontinued operation in the year that the above criteria 
are met. In the consolidated Income Statement, profit/loss from discontinued operations is reported 
separately from the results from continuing operations. Prior periods Income Statement and cash flow 
are presented on a comparable basis. 

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of the carrying amount and fair 
value less costs to sell. 

Non-current assets 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 is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management must 
be committed to the sale which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within 
one year from the date of classification. 

Trade payables 
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary 
course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due 
within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. 

Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using 
the effective interest method. 

Borrowings 
Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are initially recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct 
issue costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue 
costs, are accounted for on an accrual basis to the Income Statement using the effective interest method 
and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the 
period in which they arise. 

Taxation 

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. 

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as 
reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or 
deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group 
liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by 
the balance sheet date. 

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying 
amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the 
computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the liability method. Deferred tax is not 
accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction, other than in a 
business combination, that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or 
loss. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively 
enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related tax asset is realised or the 
tax liability is settled. 

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Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be 
available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred income tax assets and 
liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current 
tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by 
the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is 
an intention to settle the balances on a net basis. 

Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, 
except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is 
probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Employee benefits 

(i) Pension obligations 
Group companies operate various pension schemes. The schemes are funded through payments to 
insurance companies or trustee-administered funds. The Group has both defined benefit and defined 
contribution plans. 

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a 
separate fund. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions to the 
fund. Contributions are recognised as an expense in the Income Statement when they are due. 

A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that defines an amount of pension benefit that an employee will 
receive on retirement, usually dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of service and 
compensation. The pension cost for defined benefit schemes is assessed in accordance with the advice of 
qualified independent actuaries using the "projected unit" funding method. 

The liability recognised in the Balance Sheet in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present 
value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets. 
Independent actuaries calculate the obligation annually using the "projected unit" funding method. 
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial adjustments are 
recognised in full in the period in which they occur, they are not recognised in the Income Statement and 
are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

Past service costs are recognised directly in the Income Statement. 

(ii) Other post-employment benefit obligations 
Some Group companies have unfunded obligations to pay terminal gratuities to employees. Provisions 
are made for the estimated liability for gratuities as a result of services rendered by employees up to the 
balance sheet date and any movement in the provision is recognised in the Income Statement. 

The estimated monetary liability for employees' accrued annual leave entitlement at the balance sheet 
date is recognised as an accrual. 

Provisions 
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a 
past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the 
amount has been reliably estimated. 

Share capital 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares 
or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. 

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Where any Group company purchases the Company’s equity share capital (treasury shares), the 
consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is deducted 
from equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
Where such shares are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable 
incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to the 
Company’s equity holders. 

Dividend distribution 
Dividend distribution to the Company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Group’s financial 
statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the Company’s shareholders. Interim 
dividends are recognised when paid. 

Critical judgement and key sources of estimation uncertainty 
In the view of the Directors, apart from those involving estimations (which are presented separately 
below), no critical judgements have been made in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies 
which have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in financial statements. 

Estimates 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. 

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting will, by 
definition, seldom equal the actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a risk of causing a 
material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are set 
out below. 

Impairment of assets 

(i)
The Group has significant investments in intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, investment 
properties, biological assets, associated companies, financial assets and other investments. These assets 
are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate there may be a potential impairment. Factors 
considered which could trigger an impairment review include a significant fall in market values, significant 
underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, a major change in market 
conditions or negative cash flows. 

The sensitivity of carrying amounts of biological and financial assets is disclosed in notes 18 and 42 
respectively. 

(ii) Depreciation and amortisation 
Depreciation and amortisation is based on management's estimates of the future useful life of bearer 
plants, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Estimates may change due to climate 
change, technological developments, competition, changes in market conditions and other factors and 
may result in changes in the estimated useful life and in the depreciation and amortisation charges. 

(iii) Biological assets 
Biological assets are carried at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs. Where meaningful market-
determined prices do not exist to assess the fair value of biological assets, the fair value has been 
determined based on the net present value of expected future cash flows from those assets, discounted 
at appropriate pre-tax rates. In determining the fair value of biological assets where the discounting of 
expected future cash flows has been used, the Directors have made certain assumptions about expected 
life-span of the plantings, yields, selling prices, costs and discount rates. Details of assumptions made and 
sensitivity analysis are given in note 18. 

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(iv) Retirement benefit obligations 
Pension accounting requires certain assumptions to be made in order to value obligations and to 
determine the impact on the Income Statement. These figures are particularly sensitive to assumptions 
for discount rates, mortality, inflation rates and expected long-term rates of return on assets. Details of 
assumptions made and sensitivity analysis are given in note 35. 

(v) Taxation 
Income tax liabilities include a number of provisions based on management’s interpretation of country 
specific tax law and the likelihood of settlement. This can involve a significant amount of judgement as 
tax legislation can be complex and open to different interpretation. Management uses professional firms 
and previous experience when assessing tax risks. Where actual tax liabilities differ from the provisions, 
adjustments are made which can have a material impact on the Group’s profits for the year. It is not 
practicable to quantify the range of outcomes with the application of sensitivity analyses. Unprovided 
contingent tax liabilities are disclosed in note 41. 

Changes in accounting policy and disclosures 

(i) New and amended standards adopted by the Group 
The Group has adopted the following new and amended IFRSs as of 1 January 2018: 

The adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 has not had a material impact on the financial statements of the 
Group. The impact of the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments on the Group’s financial statements is 
set out below. There was no impact on the Group’s financial statements following the adoption of IFRS 
15 Revenue from contracts with customers. 

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 
IFRS 9 was adopted without restating comparative information and its adoption has reclassified the 
Group’s financial assets. At the date of initial application of IFRS 9, the Group has elected to apply the fair 
value through other comprehensive income option for all of its non-controlling equity interests that were 
previously classified as Available for sale financial assets (“AFS”) under IAS 39. This election results in all 
gains and losses being presented in Other comprehensive income except dividend income which is 
recognised in profit or loss. This differs from the treatment of AFS instruments under IAS 39 where gains 
and losses recognised in Other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit and loss on derecognition 
or impairment. The Group’s money market funds have been reclassified as financial assets at fair value 
through profit or loss and the Group’s infrastructure bonds and debentures have been reclassified as 
financial assets at amortised cost. The following table shows the adjustments recognised for each 
individual line item. Line items that were not affected by the changes have not been included. 

Balance sheet (extract) 

Non-current assets 
Available-for-sale financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through other  
comprehensive income
Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at amortised cost

31 December 2017
£’m

IFRS 9
£’m

Reclassified
1 January 2018 
£’m 

47.0 

(47.0)

– 

–
–
–
––––––––––
 47.0
––––––––––

41.2
2.5 
 3.3
––––––––––
–
––––––––––

41.2 
2.5  
 3.3  
–––––––––– 
 47.0  
–––––––––– 

IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers 
The IASB has issued a new standard for the recognition of revenue. This replaces IAS 18 which covers 
contracts for goods and services and IAS 11 which covers construction contracts. 

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The standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service 
transfers to a customer – so the notion of control replaces the existing notion of risks and rewards. 

A new five-step process is applied when recognising revenue: 
n identify contracts with customers 
n identify the separate performance obligation 
n determine the transaction price of the contract 
n allocate the transaction price to each of the separate performance obligations, and 
n recognise the revenue 
The adoption of IFRS 15 has not had a material impact on the financial statements of the Group. 

IAS 40 (amendments) Transfers of investment property 
The Group has adopted the amendments to IAS 40 Investment Property for the first time in the current 
year. The amendments clarify that a transfer to, or from, investment property necessitates an 
assessment of whether a property meets, or has ceased to meet, the definition of investment property, 
supported by observable evidence that a change in use has occurred. The amendments further clarify 
that the situations listed in IAS 40 are not exhaustive and that a change in use is possible for properties 
under construction (i.e. a change in use is not limited to completed properties). 

(ii) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet 

effective and have not been adopted early by the Group 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 
31 December 2018 reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the Group. The Group's 
assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below. 

IFRS 16 Leases 
IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and will be effective from 1 January 2019. It will result in almost all 
leases being recognised on the balance sheet by lessees, as the distinction between operating and 
finance leases is removed. Under the new standard, an asset (the right to use the leased item) and a 
financial liability to pay rentals are recognised. The only exceptions are short-term and low-value leases. 

The Group has reviewed all of the Group’s leasing arrangements in light of the new lease accounting rules 
in IFRS 16. The standard will affect primarily the accounting for the Group’s operating leases. Of the 
Group's non-cancellable operating lease commitments, approximately £0.1 million relate to short-term 
leases and less than £0.1 million to low value leases which will both be recognised on a straight-line basis 
as expense in profit or loss. For the remaining lease commitments the Group expects to recognise right-
of-use assets and liabilities of approximately £10.0 million on 1 January 2019. 

The Group expects that profit before tax from continuing operations will decrease by approximately 
£0.2 million for 2019 as a result of adopting the new rules. Trading Profit used to measure segment 
results is expected to increase by approximately £0.4 million, as the operating lease payments were 
included in Trading Profit, but the interest on the lease liability is excluded from this measure. 

Operating cash flows will increase and financing cash flows decrease by approximately £1.2 million as 
repayment of the principal portion of the lease liabilities will be classified as cash flows from financing 
activities. 

The Group’s activities as a lessor are not material and hence the Group does not expect any significant 
impact on the financial statements. However, some additional disclosures may be required from next 
year. 

The Group intends to apply the simplified transition approach and will not restate comparative amounts 
for the year prior to first adoption. Right-of-use assets will be measured at the amount of the lease 
liability on adoption (adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease expenses). 

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Amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement 
The amendments clarify that the past service cost (or the gain or loss on settlement) is calculated by 
measuring the defined benefit liability (asset) using updated assumptions and comparing benefits offered 
and plan assets before and after the plan amendment (or curtailment or settlement) but ignoring the 
effect of the asset ceiling (that may arise when the defined benefit plan is in a surplus position). IAS 19 is 
now clear that the change in the effect of the asset ceiling that may result from the plan amendment (or 
curtailment or settlement) is determined in a second step and is recognised in the normal manner in 
other comprehensive income. 

The paragraphs that relate to measuring the current service cost and the net interest on the net defined 
benefit liability (asset) have also been amended. An entity will now be required to use the updated 
assumptions from this remeasurement to determine current service cost and net interest for the 
remainder of the reporting period after the change to the plan. In the case of the net interest, the 
amendments make it clear that for the period post plan amendment, the net interest is calculated by 
multiplying the net defined benefit liability (asset) as remeasured under IAS 19 by the discount rate used 
in the remeasurement (also taking into account the effect of contributions and benefit payments on the 
net defined benefit liability (asset)). 

The amendments are applied prospectively. They apply only to plan amendments, curtailments or 
settlements that occur on or after the beginning of the annual period in which the amendments to IAS 19 
are first applied. 

The amendments to IAS 19 must be applied to annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, but 
they can be applied earlier if an entity elects to do so. 

The Group does not expect that the application of these amendments in the future will have a material 
impact on the consolidated financial statements. 

Amendments to IAS 28 Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures 
The amendment clarifies that IFRS 9, including its impairment requirements, applies to long-term 
interests. Furthermore, in applying IFRS 9 to long-term interests, an entity does not take into account 
adjustments to their carrying amount required by IAS 28 (i.e. adjustments to the carrying amount of long-
term interests arising from the allocation of losses of the investee or assessment of impairment in 
accordance with IAS 28). 

The amendments apply retrospectively to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. 

Earlier application is permitted. Specific transition provisions apply depending on whether the first–time 
application of the amendments coincides with that of IFRS 9. 

The Group does not expect that the application of these amendments in the future will have a material 
impact on the consolidated financial statements. 

IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments 
IFRIC 23 sets out how to determine the accounting tax position when there is uncertainty over income tax 
treatments. The Interpretation requires an entity to: 
n determine whether uncertain tax positions are assessed separately or as a group; and 
n assess whether it is probable that a tax authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment used, or 

proposed to be used, by an entity in its income tax filings: 

–

–

If yes, the entity should determine its accounting tax position consistently with the tax treatment 
used or planned to be used in its income tax filings. 

If no, the entity should reflect the effect of uncertainty in determining its accounting tax position. 
The Interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Entities 
can apply the Interpretation with either full retrospective application or modified retrospective 
application without restatement of comparatives retrospectively or prospectively. 

The Group does not expect that the application of IFRIC 23 will have a material impact on the 
consolidated financial statements. 

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Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015-2017 Cycle 

Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IAS 12 
Income Taxes and IAS 23 Borrowing Costs 
The Annual Improvements includes amendments to: 

IAS 12 Income Taxes 

(i)
The amendments clarify that an entity should recognise the income tax consequences of dividends in 
profit or loss, other comprehensive income or equity according to where the entity originally recognised 
the transactions that generated the distributable profits. This is the case irrespective of whether different 
tax rates apply to distributed and undistributed profits. 

(ii) IAS 23 Borrowing Costs 
The amendments clarify that if any specific borrowing remains outstanding after the related asset is 
ready for its intended use or sale, that borrowing becomes part of the funds that an entity borrows 
generally when calculating the capitalisation rate on general borrowings. 

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1 Business and geographical segments 

The principal activities of the Group are as follows: 

Agriculture 
Engineering 
Food Service 

For management reporting purposes these activities form the basis on which the Group reports its 
primary divisions.  

Segment information about these businesses is presented below: 

Agriculture
2018
£’m

2017
£’m

Engineering
2018
£’m

2017
£’m

Food Service Other operations Consolidated 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 
Restated 

239.4

245.3

298.3 
–––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– 
34.8 

–
–––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– –––––– 

309.8

(0.6)

52.1

22.2

41.5

51.0

(2.6)

35.6

20.5

37.8

0.1

1.6

0.8

1.8

0.6

Revenue 
External sales

Segment trading profit/(loss)

Unallocated corporate expenses

Trading profit 

Share of associates’ results

Provisions and impairment of property, plant and equipment

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries

Profit on disposal of financial assets

Investment income

Net finance income/(cost)

Profit before tax from continuing operations

Taxation

Profit after tax from continuing operations

(9.8)

(8.4) 
–––––– –––––– 
26.4 

42.3

7.6

(0.2)

(0.4)

0.3

0.8

2.0 

(1.8) 

– 

0.7 

0.6 

2.1

(0.3) 
–––––– –––––– 
27.6 

52.5

(20.0)

(12.2) 
–––––– –––––– 
15.4 
–––––– –––––– 

32.5

Other information

Segment assets

Investments in associates

Unallocated assets

Consolidated total assets

Segment liabilities

Unallocated liabilities

Consolidated total liabilities

Capital expenditure

Depreciation

Amortisation

Impairments

 378.9 

 344.2 

 14.1 

 18.1 

 31.3 

 26.2 

 19.6 

 20.0 

 443.9 

 408.5  

 65.7 

 55.4  

 (61.5)

 (56.6)

 (6.0)

 (7.9)

 (6.2)

 (6.5)

–

–

 100.8 

 112.6  
–––––– –––––– 
 576.5  
–––––– –––––– 
 (71.0) 

 610.4 

 (73.7)

 16.4 

 17.2 

 (11.8)

 (11.4)

 0.4 

 (1.4)

–

–

–

–

–

–

 0.3 

 (1.8)

–

 (0.9)

 3.2 

 (1.9)

 (0.4)

–

 2.3 

 (1.7)

 (0.3)

–

 (84.4)

 (87.6) 
–––––– –––––– 
 (158.1)
 (158.6) 
–––––– –––––– 
 20.8  

 21.4 

 1.0 

 (0.3)

 (15.3)

 (15.2) 

 1.4 

 (0.2)

–

–

–

 (0.4)

 (0.2)

–

 (0.3) 

 (1.1) 

Segment assets consist primarily of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, investment 
properties, biological assets, prepaid operating leases, inventories, trade and other receivables and 
cash and cash equivalents. Receivables for tax have been excluded. Investments in associates, valued 
using the equity method, have been shown separately in the segment information. Segment liabilities 
are primarily those relating to the operating activities and generally exclude liabilities for taxes, short-
term loans, finance leases and non-current liabilities. 

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1 Business and geographical segments (continued) 

Geographical segments 

The Group operations are based in nine main geographical areas. The United Kingdom is the home 
country of the parent. The principal geographical areas in which the Group operates are as follows: 

United Kingdom 
Continental Europe 
Bangladesh 
India 
Kenya 
Malawi 
North America and Bermuda 
South Africa 
South America 

The Group derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point in time in 
the following major geographical regions: 

United Kingdom 
Continental Europe 
Bangladesh 
India 
Kenya 
Malawi 
North America and Bermuda 
South Africa 
South America 
Other 

At a point in time
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Over time

Total 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 58.7 
 36.0 
 31.7 
 79.2 
 40.7 
 14.0 
 11.8 
 2.2 
 6.1 
 28.6 
––––––––––
 309.0 
––––––––––

 53.4 
 34.1 
 28.1 
 85.6 
 42.3 
 10.9 
 9.9 
 2.9 
 6.5 
 24.0 
––––––––––
 297.7 
––––––––––

 0.7 
–
–
–
–
 0.1 
–
–
–
–
––––––––––
 0.8 
––––––––––

 0.5 
–
–
–
–
 0.1 
–
–
–
–
––––––––––
 0.6 
––––––––––

 59.4 
 36.0 
 31.7 
 79.2 
 40.7 
 14.1 
 11.8 
 2.2 
 6.1 
 28.6 
––––––––––
 309.8 
––––––––––

 53.9  
 34.1  
 28.1  
 85.6  
 42.3  
 11.0  
 9.9  
 2.9  
 6.5  
 24.0  
–––––––––– 
 298.3  
–––––––––– 

The following is an analysis of the carrying amount of segment assets and additions to property, plant 
and equipment and investment properties, analysed by the geographical area in which the assets are 
located: 

Carrying amount of
segment assets
2018
£’m

2017
£’m

Additions to property,
plant and equipment

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

Additions to 
investment properties 
2017 
£’m 

2018
£’m

 60.9 
 1.4 
 72.0 
 101.4 
 107.0 
 58.6 
 13.3 
 16.4 
 11.6 
––––––––––
 442.6 
––––––––––

 58.0 
 6.3 
 63.1 
 103.4 
 89.8 
 51.4 
 12.2 
 13.4 
 10.9 
––––––––––
 408.5 
––––––––––

 4.0 
 0.1 
 2.5 
 4.0 
 5.3 
 2.0 
–
 2.3 
 0.3 
––––––––––
 20.5 
––––––––––

 3.2 
 0.1 
 2.5 
 5.2 
 4.0 
 2.9 
 0.2 
 2.0 
 0.5 
––––––––––
 20.6 
––––––––––

 0.9 
–
–
–
–
–
– 
–
–
––––––––––
 0.9 
––––––––––

 0.2  
– 
– 
– 
 – 
– 
–  
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
 0.2 
–––––––––– 

United Kingdom 
Continental Europe 
Bangladesh 
India 
Kenya 
Malawi 
North America and Bermuda 
South Africa 
South America 

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2 Revenue 

An analysis of the Group’s revenue is as follows: 

Sale of goods 
Distribution and warehousing revenue 
Engineering services revenue 
Agency commission revenue 
Property rental revenue 

Total Group revenue 
Other operating income 
Investment income 
Interest income 

Total Group income 

Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers:  

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 248.5 
 38.2 
 22.2 
 0.1 
 0.8 
––––––––––
 309.8 
 4.0 
 0.8 
 4.0 
––––––––––
 318.6 
––––––––––

 238.8  
 37.8  
 20.5  
 0.6  
 0.6  
–––––––––– 
 298.3  
 2.4  
 0.6  
 3.0  
–––––––––– 
 304.3  
–––––––––– 

Sale of goods 
Distribution and warehousing revenue 
Engineering services revenue 
Agency commission revenue 
Property rental revenue 

Total Group revenue 

At a point in time
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Over time 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

248.5 
 38.2 
 22.2 
 0.1 
–
––––––––––
 309.0 
––––––––––

 238.8 
 37.8 
 20.5 
 0.6 
–
––––––––––
 297.7 
––––––––––

–
–
–
–
 0.8 
––––––––––
 0.8 
––––––––––

– 
– 
–  
– 
 0.6  
–––––––––– 
 0.6  
–––––––––– 

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3 Trading profit 

The following items have been included in arriving at trading profit:  
Employment costs (note 13) 
Inventories:  
  Cost of inventories recognised as an expense (included in cost of sales) 
  Cost of inventories provision recognised as an expense  
  (included in cost of sales) 
  Fair value gain included in Made Tea 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment:  
  Owned assets 
  Under finance leases 
Amortisation of intangibles (included in administrative expenses) 
Gain from change in fair value of non-current biological assets 
Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets  
(included in administrative expenses) 
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Operating leases - lease payments:  
  Plant and machinery 
  Property 
Repairs and maintenance expenditure on property, plant and equipment 

Currency exchange (gains)/losses (credited)/charged to income include:  
  Revenue 
  Cost of sales 
  Administrative expenses 
  Finance income

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 98.5 

 101.5  

 162.1 

 162.8  

–
 0.2 

 15.1 
 0.1 
 0.4 
 1.5 

– 
 0.1 

 0.1  
 1.2  

 15.0  
 0.1  
 0.3  
 1.1  

 0.2  
 0.1  

 0.1 
 0.7 
 5.6 
––––––––––

 0.3  
 0.6  
 5.5  
–––––––––– 

 (0.1)
 (0.1)
 (0.2)
 (0.2)
––––––––––
 (0.6)
––––––––––

– 
–  
 (0.2) 
 0.1  
–––––––––– 
 (0.1) 
–––––––––– 

During the year the Group (including its overseas subsidiaries) obtained the following services from 
the Company’s auditor and its associates: 

Audit services: 
  Statutory audit: 
    Parent company and consolidated financial statements 
    Subsidiary companies 

  Audit – related regulatory reporting 
Other services not covered above 

0.2
0.5
––––––––––
0.7
0.1
–
––––––––––
0.8
––––––––––

0.2 
0.5 
–––––––––– 
0.7 
0.1 
0.2 
–––––––––– 
1.0 
–––––––––– 

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4 Underlying profit 

The Group seeks to present an indication of the underlying performance which is not impacted by 
exceptional items or items considered non-operational in nature. This measure of profit is described 
as ‘underlying’ and is used by management to measure and monitor performance. 

The following items have been excluded from the underlying measure and have been separately 
disclosed: 

■

■

A £5.4 million gain from the release of provisions for wage increases relating to prior years in our 
Agriculture operations following progress on negotiations.  

The release of a £9.0 million provision in Bangladesh for post-employment benefit obligations 
from which the tea industry has been exempted.  

5 Share of associates’ results 

The Group’s share of the results of associates is analysed below: 

Profit before tax
Taxation

Profit after tax

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

8.4
(0.8)
––––––––––
7.6
––––––––––

2.0 
– 
–––––––––– 
2.0 
–––––––––– 

6 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries 

During 2018, the Group disposed of its interests in GU Cutting and Grinding Limited, British Metal 
Treatments Limited, XiMo AG and Affish BV. No material loss was recognised in relation to any of 
these disposals and the total combined loss was £0.4 million. Proceeds received in relation to these 
disposals amounted to £3.8 million. Further details of the disposals are included in note 39. 

7 Finance income and costs 

Interest payable on loans and bank overdrafts

Finance costs
Finance income - interest income on short-term bank deposits
Net exchange gain/(loss) on foreign cash balances
Employee benefit expense (note 35)

Net finance income/(cost)

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

(0.6)
––––––––––
(0.6)
4.0
0.2
(1.5)
––––––––––
2.1
––––––––––

(0.5) 
–––––––––– 
(0.5) 
3.0 
(0.1) 
(2.7) 
–––––––––– 
(0.3) 
–––––––––– 

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8 Taxation 

Analysis of charge in the year

Current tax 
UK corporation tax 
UK corporation tax at 19.00 per cent. (2017: 19.25 per cent.)
Double tax relief

Foreign tax 
Corporation tax
Adjustment in respect of prior years

Total current tax
Deferred tax 
Origination and reversal of timing differences 
  United Kingdom
  Overseas

Tax on profit on ordinary activities

Factors affecting tax charge for the year 
Profit on ordinary activities before tax
Share of associated undertakings profit

Group profit on ordinary activities before tax

Tax on ordinary activities at the standard rate of corporation tax 
  in the UK of 19.00 per cent. (2017: 19.25 per cent.)
Effects of:  
Adjustment to tax in respect of prior years
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Adjustment in respect of foreign tax rates
Additional tax arising on dividends from overseas companies
Other income not charged to tax
Profit on disposal of discontinued operation not charged to tax
Increase in tax losses carried forward
Movement in other timing differences

Total tax charge for the year

2018

£’m

£’m

2017 
£’m 
Restated 

2.8
(2.8)
––––––––––

14.0
0.1
––––––––––

1.5
4.4
––––––––––

1.8 
(1.8) 
–––––––––– 
– 

–

14.0 
0.3 
–––––––––– 
14.3 
–––––––––– 
14.3 

(1.6) 
(0.5) 
–––––––––– 
(2.1) 
–––––––––– 
12.2 
–––––––––– 

14.1
––––––––––
14.1

5.9
––––––––––
20.0
––––––––––

52.3
(7.6)
––––––––––
44.7
––––––––––

42.4 
(2.0) 
–––––––––– 
40.4 
–––––––––– 

8.5

7.8 

0.1
1.3
7.2
0.7
(1.0)
–
2.8
0.4
––––––––––
20.0
––––––––––

0.3 
2.6 
4.6 
1.1 
(2.2) 
(3.9) 
0.3 
1.6 
–––––––––– 
12.2 
–––––––––– 

The deferred tax charge for 2017 has been restated to reflect the movement in capital losses arising 
from the recognition of capital gains through other comprehensive income against which these 
losses can be offset, amounting to a credit of £1.6 million. 

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9 Discontinued operation  

The loss of £0.2 million (2017: £14.8 million profit) relates to the banking and financial services 
businesses operated by Duncan Lawrie. For further information about the discontinued operation 
please refer to note 10 in the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017. 

10 Profit for the year 

The profit of the Company was: 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

3.9
––––––––––

3.9 
–––––––––– 

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption under Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 
not to disclose its income statement.  

11 Equity dividends  

Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the period: 
Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2017 of
  98p (2016: 95p) per share
Interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2018 of 
  40p (2017: 37p) per share

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

2.7

2.6 

1.1
––––––––––
3.8
––––––––––

1.0 
–––––––––– 
3.6 
–––––––––– 

Dividends amounting to £0.1 million (2017: £0.1 million) have not been included as group companies 
hold 62,500 issued shares in the Company. These are classified as treasury shares. 

Proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2018 
  of 102p (2017: 98p) per share

2.9
––––––––––

2.8 
–––––––––– 

The proposed final dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders at the AGM and has not been 
included as a liability in these financial statements. 

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12 Earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) 

2018
Weighted
average
Earnings/ number of
(loss)
shares
£’m Number

2017 
Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares
Number

EPS 
Pence 

EPS
Pence

Earnings
£’m

25.2
––––––––––

2,762,000
––––––––––

912.4
––––––––––

23.8
––––––––––

2,762,000
––––––––––

861.7 
–––––––––– 

25.4
––––––––––

2,762,000
––––––––––

919.6
––––––––––

9.0
––––––––––

2,762,000
––––––––––

325.9 
–––––––––– 

––––––––––

(0.2) 2,762,000
––––––––––

(7.2)
––––––––––

14.8
––––––––––

2,762,000
––––––––––

535.8 
–––––––––– 

Attributable to ordinary 
shareholders

Attributable to ordinary 
shareholders – continuing 
operations

Attributable to ordinary 
shareholders – discontinued 
operation

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the earnings attributable to ordinary 
shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period, 
excluding those held by the Group as treasury shares (note 36). 

13 Employees 

Average number of employees by activity: 
Agriculture
Engineering
Food Service
Central Management

Employment costs: 
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Employee benefit obligations (see note 35) – UK

– Overseas
– Overseas curtailment gain

2018
Number

2017 
Number 

77,182
225
357
28
––––––––––
77,792
––––––––––

2018
£’m

96.2
2.7
2.3
6.3
(9.0)
––––––––––
98.5
––––––––––

79,665 
250 
334 
26 
–––––––––– 
80,275 
–––––––––– 

2017 
£’m 

91.3 
2.5 
1.4 
6.3 
– 
–––––––––– 
101.5 
–––––––––– 

Total remuneration paid to key employees who are members of the Executive Committees, excluding 
Directors of Camellia Plc, amounted to £2.9 million (2017: £2.1 million). 

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14 Emoluments of the directors 

Aggregate emoluments excluding pension contributions

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

2.0
––––––––––

1.9 
–––––––––– 

Emoluments of the highest paid director excluding pension contributions were £0.6 million (2017: 
£0.6 million). 

Further details of directors’ emoluments are set out on pages 33 to 34. 

15 Intangible assets 

Group
Cost 
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Disposals 

At 1 January 2018 
Additions 
Disposals 
Subsidiary joining the group 

At 31 December 2018 

Amortisation 
At 1 January 2017 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 

At 1 January 2018 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 

At 31 December 2018 

Net book value at 31 December 2018 

Net book value at 31 December 2017 

Brands
£’m

Computer 
software
£’m

–
(0.1)
2.4
–
––––––––––
2.3
–
–
6.6
––––––––––
8.9
––––––––––

–
–
–
––––––––––
–
–
–
––––––––––
–
––––––––––
8.9
––––––––––
2.3
––––––––––

2.4
–
0.1
(0.1)
––––––––––
2.4
0.1
(0.3)
–
––––––––––
2.2
––––––––––

1.3
0.3
(0.1)
––––––––––
1.5
0.4
(0.3)
––––––––––
1.6
––––––––––
0.6
––––––––––
0.9
––––––––––

Total 
£’m 

2.4 
(0.1) 
2.5 
(0.1) 
–––––––––– 
4.7 
0.1 
(0.3) 
6.6 
–––––––––– 
11.1 
–––––––––– 

1.3 
0.3 
(0.1) 
–––––––––– 
1.5 
0.4 
(0.3) 
–––––––––– 
1.6 
–––––––––– 
9.5 
–––––––––– 
3.2 
–––––––––– 

Impairment testing 
Timing of impairment testing 
The Group’s impairment test in respect of brands allocated to each component of the 
cash-generating unit (‘CGU’) is performed as at 31 December each year. In line with the accounting 
policy, impairment testing is also performed whenever there is an indication that the assets may be 
impaired. There was no indication of impairment in the year to 31 December 2018. For the purpose 
of this impairment testing, the Group’s CGU components represent the brands owned by Jing Tea 
Limited and Goodricke Group Limited.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 

16 Property, plant and equipment 

Group
Deemed cost 
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Disposals 
Transfer between categories 
Reclassification to  
  investment properties 
Reclassification to assets held for sale 

At 1 January 2018 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Disposals 
Subsidiaries joining the group 
Subsidiaries leaving the group 
Reclassification from investment  
  properties 

At 31 December 2018 

Bearer
plants
£’m

141.8
(12.7)
5.8
(1.3)
–

Land and
buildings machinery
£’m

Fixtures, 
Plant and fittings and 
equipment
£’m

£’m

95.7
(4.0)
5.3
(0.2)
10.7

119.7
(4.9)
8.5
(2.5)
(10.7)

17.1
(0.7)
1.0
(0.3)
–

Total 
£’m 

374.3 
(22.3) 
20.6 
(4.3) 
– 

–
–
––––––––––
133.6
4.9
4.0
(0.4)
–
–

(2.3)
(3.1)
––––––––––
102.1
1.0
6.3
(0.4)
0.4
(1.8)

–
(3.9)
––––––––––
106.2
0.4
8.5
(1.8)
0.1
(0.8)

–
–
––––––––––
17.1
0.3
1.7
(0.8)
–
(0.6)

(2.3) 
(7.0) 
–––––––––– 
359.0 
6.6 
20.5 
(3.4) 
0.5 
(3.2) 

–
––––––––––
142.1
––––––––––

0.2
––––––––––
107.8
––––––––––

–
––––––––––
112.6
––––––––––

–
––––––––––
17.7
––––––––––

0.2 
–––––––––– 
380.2 
–––––––––– 

12.4
(1.3)
6.0
(0.3)
–
–
–
–
––––––––––
16.8
0.8
5.6
(0.2)
–
––––––––––
23.0
––––––––––
119.1
––––––––––
116.8
––––––––––

43.6
(1.4)
1.5
(0.1)
9.2
0.1
(1.1)
(0.9)
––––––––––
50.9
0.3
2.3
(0.3)
(1.5)
––––––––––
51.7
––––––––––
56.1
––––––––––
51.2
––––––––––

77.8
(2.7)
6.6
(2.4)
(9.2)
0.2
–
(3.7)
––––––––––
66.6
0.2
6.3
(1.6)
(0.6)
––––––––––
70.9
––––––––––
41.7
––––––––––
39.6
––––––––––

8.3
(0.6)
1.0
(0.3)
–
–
–
–
––––––––––
8.4
0.2
1.0
(0.8)
(0.5)
––––––––––
8.3
––––––––––
9.4
––––––––––
8.7
––––––––––

142.1 
(6.0) 
15.1 
(3.1) 
(0.0) 
0.3 
(1.1) 
(4.6) 
–––––––––– 
142.7 
1.5 
15.2 
(2.9) 
(2.6) 
–––––––––– 
153.9 
–––––––––– 
226.3 
–––––––––– 
216.3 
–––––––––– 

Depreciation 
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange differences 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 
Transfer between categories 
Impairment provision 
Reclassification to investment properties 
Reclassification to assets held for sale 

At 1 January 2018 
Exchange differences 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 
Subsidiaries leaving the group 

At 31 December 2018 

Net book value at 31 December 2018 

Net book value at 31 December 2017 

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16 Property, plant and equipment (continued) 
 Land and buildings at net book value comprise:  

Freehold 
Long leasehold 
Short leasehold 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

28.3
27.5
0.3
––––––––––
56.1
––––––––––

26.6 
24.3 
0.3 
–––––––––– 
51.2 
–––––––––– 

The amount of expenditure for property, plant and equipment in the course of construction (including 
immature bearer plants) amounted to £4.2 million (2017: £3.3 million). 

17 Investment properties 

Group 
Cost 
At 1 January 2017 
Additions 
Transfers from property, plant and equipment
Reclassification to assets held for sale

At 1 January 2018 
Additions 
Reclassification to property, plant and equipment
Reclassification to assets held for sale

At 31 December 2018 

Depreciation 
At 1 January 2017 
Transfers from property, plant and equipment
Charge for the year 

At 1 January 2018 
Reclassification to assets held for sale
Charge for the year 

At 31 December 2018 

Net book value at 31 December 2018

Net book value at 31 December 2017

£’m 

17.7 
0.2 
2.3 
(0.7) 
–––––––––– 
19.5 
0.9 
(0.2) 
(0.4) 
–––––––––– 
19.8 
–––––––––– 

0.7 
1.1 
0.1 
–––––––––– 
1.9 
(0.2) 
0.1 
–––––––––– 
1.8 
–––––––––– 
18.0 
–––––––––– 
17.6 
–––––––––– 

Included in revenue is £0.8 million (2017: £0.6 million) of rental income generated from investment 
properties. Direct operating expenses arising on the investment property, the majority of which 
generated rental income in the period, amounted to £0.1 million (2017: £0.2 million). 

At the end of the year the fair value of Investment properties was £23.7 million (2017: £23.4 million). 
Investment properties were valued by the Directors (fair value hierarchy Level 2). 

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 

18 Biological assets 

Non-current:

Group 
At 1 January 2017
Exchange differences
Additions
Gains arising from changes 
  in fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs
Decreases due to harvesting

At 1 January 2018
Exchange differences
Additions
Gains arising from changes 
  in fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs
Decreases due to harvesting

At 31 December 2018

Current:

Group 
Tea 
Edible nuts
Citrus 
Soya 
Avocado 
Other 

Forestry
£’m

Livestock
£’m

Total 
£’m 

12.9
(1.2)
0.2

1.0
(0.1)
–

13.9 
(1.3) 
0.2 

0.8
(0.8)
––––––––––
11.9
0.7
0.3

1.2
(0.6)
––––––––––
13.5
––––––––––

0.3
(0.3)
––––––––––
0.9
0.1
0.1

0.3
(0.4)
––––––––––
1.0
––––––––––

1.1 
(1.1) 
–––––––––– 
12.8 
0.8 
0.4 

1.5 
(1.0) 
–––––––––– 
14.5 
–––––––––– 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

0.3
2.8
1.6
3.0
1.0
0.1
––––––––––
8.8
––––––––––

0.2 
1.9 
1.0 
2.3 
1.1 
0.1 
–––––––––– 
6.6 
–––––––––– 

Biological assets are carried at fair value. Where meaningful market-determined prices do not exist to 
assess the fair value of biological assets, the fair value has been determined based on the net present 
value of expected future cash flows from those assets, discounted at appropriate pre-tax rates. In 
determining the fair value of biological assets where the discounting of expected future cash flows 
has been used, the Directors have made certain assumptions about the expected life-span of the 
plantings, yields, selling prices and costs. There are no individually significant unobservable inputs. 
The fair value of livestock is based on market prices of livestock of similar age and sex. 

New planting additions represent new areas planted to the particular crop at cost. 

As at 31 December 2018 the area planted to Forestry amounted to 5,982 Hectares (2017: 5,866) from 
which 156,112 cubic metres (2017: 196,121) were harvested during the year. 

Livestock numbers were 4,436 head (2017: 4,502) at 31 December 2018. 

Fair value measurement 
All of the biological assets fall under level 3 of the hierarchy defined in IFRS 13. 

The basis upon which the valuations are determined is set out in accounting policies on page 44. 

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18 Biological assets (continued) 

Valuations by external professional valuers and those derived from discounted cash flows both make 
assumptions based on unobservable inputs of: yields, an increase in which will raise the value; costs, 
an increase in which will decrease the value; market prices, an increase in which will raise the value; 
life span of the plantings, an increase in which will raise the value; discount rates, an increase in 
which will decrease the value. These assumptions vary significantly across different countries, crops 
and varieties. In preparing these valuations a long term view is taken on the yields and prices 
achievable. 

The fair value of biological assets is sensitive to these assumptions, the more significant of which are 
as follows: 

Non-current: 

– Forestry – a 10% movement in the market price for trees or volume of trees assumed would result 

in a £1.4 million (2017: £1.2 million) increase/decrease in the fair value of forestry. 

Current: 

– Macadamia – a 10% increase/decrease in the volumes assumed would result in a £0.6 million (2017: 

£0.2 million) increase/decrease in the fair value of macadamia growing crop. A 10% increase/decrease 
in selling price assumed for macadamia would result in a £0.8 million (2017: £1.0 million) 
increase/decrease in the fair value. 

– Avocados – a 10% increase/decrease in the volume or the price assumed would result in a 

£0.1 million (2017: £0.1 million) increase/decrease in the fair value of Hass avocados growing crop. 

– Soya – a 10% increase/decrease in the volume or the price assumed would result in a £0.3 million 

(2017: £0.2 million) increase/decrease in the fair value of soya growing crop. 

Financial risk management strategies 
The Group is exposed to financial risks arising from changes in the prices of the agricultural products 
it produces. There are no futures markets available for the majority of crops grown by the Group. The 
Group’s exposure to this risk is mitigated by the geographical spread of its operations, selective 
forward selling in certain instances when considered appropriate, and regular reviews of available 
market data on sales and production. The Group monitors closely the returns it achieves from its 
crops and considers replacing its biological assets when yields decline with age or markets change. 

Further financial risk arises from changes in market prices of key cost components. Such costs are 
closely monitored. 

19 Prepaid operating leases 

Group 
Cost 
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange differences 

At 1 January 2018 
Exchange differences 

At 31 December 2018 

Net book value at 31 December 2018

Net book value at 31 December 2017

£’m 

1.0 
(0.1) 
–––––––––– 
0.9 
0.1 
–––––––––– 
1.0 
–––––––––– 
1.0 
–––––––––– 

0.9 
–––––––––– 

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 

20 Investments in subsidiaries 

Company 
Cost 
At 1 January and 31 December

21 Investments in associates 

Group 
At 1 January
Exchange differences
Share of profit (note 5)
Dividends 
Additions
Other equity movements

At 31 December

Provision for diminution in value 
At 1 January 
Exchange differences 

At 31 December 

Net book value at 31 December 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

73.5
––––––––––

73.5 
–––––––––– 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

81.7
5.1
7.6
(2.8)
1.0
1.0
––––––––––
93.6
––––––––––

26.3
1.6
––––––––––
27.9
––––––––––
 65.7 
––––––––––

89.8 
(8.4) 
2.0 
(2.8) 
1.0 
0.1 
–––––––––– 
81.7 
–––––––––– 

28.8 
(2.5) 
–––––––––– 
26.3 
–––––––––– 
 55.4  
–––––––––– 

Details of the Group's associates are shown in note 43.  

The Group's share of the results of its principal associates and its share of the assets (including goodwill) 
and liabilities are as follows: 

Country of
incorporation

Assets Liabilities Revenues
£’m

£’m

£’m

Interest Market 
value 
£’m 

held
%

Profit
£’m

2018 
Listed 
BF&M
United Finance Limited
United Insurance 
  Company Limited

2017 
Listed 
BF&M
United Finance Limited
United Insurance 
  Company Limited

70

Bermuda
Bangladesh

589.5
85.7

(508.8)
(75.3)

64.5
3.5

6.5
0.9

Bangladesh

3.4
––––––––
678.6
––––––––

(0.9)
––––––––
(585.0)
––––––––

0.3
––––––––
68.3
––––––––

0.2
––––––––
7.6
––––––––

Bermuda
Bangladesh

702.4
81.0

(632.4)
(71.5)

69.9
3.1

0.9
0.9

Bangladesh

3.0
––––––––
786.4
––––––––

(0.8)
––––––––
(704.7)
––––––––

0.3
––––––––
73.3
––––––––

0.2
––––––––
2.0
––––––––

37.2
38.4

37.0

41.8 
12.0 

3.6 
–––––––– 
57.4 
–––––––– 

36.3
38.4

37.0

40.9 
13.8 

4.1 
–––––––– 
58.8 
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 

22 Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income  

Cost or fair value  
At 31 December
Adjustment upon application of IFRS 9

At 1 January
Exchange differences
Fair value adjustment
Disposals
Fair value adjustment for disposal

At 31 December

Provision for diminution in value
At 31 December
Adjustment upon application of IFRS 9

At 1 January
Exchange differences

At 31 December

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

–
43.6
––––––––––
43.6
2.1
(5.6)
(1.1)
(3.8)
––––––––––
35.2
––––––––––

–
–
––––––––––
–
–
–
–
–
––––––––––
–
––––––––––

–
0.2
––––––––––
0.2
–
–
–
–
––––––––––
0.2
––––––––––

– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
–––––––––– 

–
2.4
––––––––––
2.4
0.1
––––––––––
2.5
––––––––––

–
–
––––––––––
–
–
––––––––––
–
––––––––––

–
0.2
––––––––––
0.2
–
––––––––––
0.2
––––––––––

– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
–––––––––– 

Net book value at 31 December

32.7
––––––––––

–
––––––––––

–
––––––––––

– 
–––––––––– 

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include the following: 

Listed securities: 
  Equity securities - Bermuda 
  Equity securities - Japan 
  Equity securities - Switzerland 
  Equity securities - US 
  Equity securities - India 
  Equity securities - Europe 
  Equity securities - Other 

Group 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

2.6
17.1
8.1
3.6
0.6
0.4
0.3
––––––––––
32.7
––––––––––

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
–––––––––– 

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22 Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (continued) 

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income are denominated in the following 
currencies:  

US Dollar
Euro
Swiss Franc
Indian Rupee
Bermudian Dollar
Japanese Yen
Other

23 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss  

At 31 December
Adjustment upon application of IFRS 9

At 1 January 
Fair value adjustment
Additions
Disposals

At 31 December 

2018
£’m
3.6
0.4
8.1
0.6
2.6
17.1
0.3
––––––––––
32.7
––––––––––

Group 

2017 
£’m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
–––––––––– 

2018
£’m
–
2.5
––––––––––
2.5
0.1
7.2
(6.1)
––––––––––
3.7
––––––––––

Group

2017 
£’m 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
– 
–––––––––– 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss comprise money market funds held in India. 

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

24 Financial assets at amortised cost  

At 31 December
Adjustment upon application of IFRS 9

At 1 January 
Exchange differences
Disposals

At 31 December 

Financial assets at amortised cost comprises: 

Treasury infrastructure bonds – 12.0% to 12.2% interest payable 
twice yearly and redeemable in November 2022 – Kenya 
Treasury infrastructure bonds – 12.0% to 12.2% interest payable 
twice yearly and redeemable in November 2024 – Kenya 
Debentures with fixed interest of 12.5% and repayable twice 
yearly until 31 October 2019 – Kenya 

Current 
Non–Current 

25 Available-for-sale financial assets  

Cost or fair value
At 31 December
Adjustment upon application of IFRS 9

At 1 January 
Exchange differences
Fair value adjustment
Additions
Disposals
Fair value adjustment for disposal

At 31 December 

2018
£’m
 – 
 3.3
––––––––––
 3.3
 0.1 
 (0.2)
––––––––––
 3.2 
––––––––––

Group 

2017 
£’m 

 –  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 –  
 –  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 –  
–––––––––– 

2018
£’m

 1.5 

 1.5 

2017 
£’m 

 –  

 –  

 0.2 
––––––––––
 3.2 
––––––––––

 0.2 
 3.0 
––––––––––
 3.2 
––––––––––

 –  
–––––––––– 
 –  
–––––––––– 

 –  
 – 
–––––––––– 
 –  
–––––––––– 

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 49.4 
 (49.4)
––––––––––
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 39.6 
 – 
––––––––––
 39.6 
 (3.7)
 10.9 
 4.0 
 (1.1)
 (0.3)
––––––––––
 49.4 
––––––––––

 0.2 
 (0.2)
––––––––––
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 0.2  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.2  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.2  
–––––––––– 

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

25 Available-for-sale financial assets (continued) 

Provision for diminution in value 
At 31 December
Adjustment upon application of IFRS 9

At 1 January 
Exchange differences
Provided during year

At 31 December 

Net book value at 31 December 

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 2.4 
 (2.4)
––––––––––
 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 2.4 
 – 
––––––––––
 2.4 
 (0.2)
 0.2 
––––––––––
 2.4 
––––––––––
 47.0 
––––––––––

 0.2 
 (0.2)
––––––––––
 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 –  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 –  
 0.2  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.2  
–––––––––– 
 –  
–––––––––– 

Available-for-sale financial assets include the following: 

Group

Company 

Listed securities:  
  Equity securities – Bermuda 
  Equity securities – Japan 
  Equity securities – Switzerland 
  Equity securities – US 
  Equity securities – India 
  Equity securities – Europe 
  Equity securities – Other 
  Treasury infrastructure bonds – 12.0% to 12.2% 
interest payable twice yearly and redeemable 
in November 2022 – Kenya 

  Treasury infrastructure bonds – 12.0% to 12.2% 
interest payable twice yearly and redeemable 
in November 2024 – Kenya 

  Debentures with fixed interest of 12.5% and 

repayable twice yearly until 
31 October 2019 – Kenya 

2018
£’m

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

2017
£’m

 5.2 
 20.3 
 9.5 
 4.1 
 3.8 
 0.5 
 0.3 

 1.5 

 1.5 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  

 –  

 –  

 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 0.3 
––––––––––
 47.0 
––––––––––

 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 –  
–––––––––– 
 –  
–––––––––– 

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25 Available-for-sale financial assets (continued) 

Available-for-sale financial assets are denominated in the following currencies: 

US Dollar
Euro
Swiss Franc
Indian Rupee
Bermudian Dollar
Japanese Yen
Kenyan Shilling
Other

26 Other investments – heritage assets  

 Cost 
 At 1 January 
 Additions 

 At 31 December 

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 4.1 
 0.5 
 9.5 
 3.8 
 5.2 
 20.3 
 3.3 
 0.3 
––––––––––
 47.0 
––––––––––

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 – 
––––––––––

 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 –  
–––––––––– 

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 9.4 
 0.1 
––––––––––
 9.5 
––––––––––

 9.2 
 0.2 
––––––––––
 9.4 
––––––––––

 10.6 
 0.1 
––––––––––
 10.7 
––––––––––

 10.4  
 0.2  
–––––––––– 
 10.6  
–––––––––– 

Heritage assets comprise the Group’s and Company’s investment in fine art, philately, documents and 
manuscripts. The market value of these collections is expected to be in excess of book value. 

27 Inventories 

Group 

Made Tea 
Other agricultural produce 
Work in progress 
Trading stocks 
Raw materials and consumables 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 34.6 
 2.6 
 0.1 
 1.6 
 13.8 
––––––––––
 52.7 
––––––––––

 31.3  
 1.9  
 0.2  
 2.5  
 11.5  
–––––––––– 
 47.4  
–––––––––– 

Made tea inventories include the fair value of green leaf which includes a fair value uplift of 
£0.2 million (2017: £1.2 million). 

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

28 Trade and other receivables  

Group 
Current: 
Trade receivables 
Amounts owed by associated undertakings 
Other receivables 
Prepayments and accrued income 

Non-current:  
Other receivables 

Group 

2017 
£’m 

2018
£’m

 34.5 
 0.1 
 6.0 
 7.9 
––––––––––
 48.5 
––––––––––

 30.3  
 0.1  
 7.4  
 5.9  
–––––––––– 
 43.7  
–––––––––– 

 2.7 
––––––––––
 2.7 
––––––––––

 1.9  
–––––––––– 
 1.9  
–––––––––– 

The carrying amounts of the Group’s trade and other receivables are denominated in the following 
currencies:  

Current: 
Sterling
US Dollar
Euro
Kenyan Shilling
Indian Rupee
Malawian Kwacha
Bangladesh Taka
South African Rand
Brazilian Real
Other

Non-current: 
Kenyan Shilling
Indian Rupee
Malawian Kwacha
Bangladesh Taka

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 13.0 
 6.2 
 0.1 
 3.4 
 20.0 
 1.7 
 2.2 
 0.2 
 1.1 
 0.6 
––––––––––
 48.5 
––––––––––

 0.5 
 1.5 
 0.4 
 0.3 
––––––––––
 2.7 
––––––––––

 11.7  
 3.5  
 1.3  
 2.5  
 19.5  
 0.9  
 2.3  
 0.2  
 0.9  
 0.9  
–––––––––– 
 43.7  
–––––––––– 

 0.5  
 0.8  
 0.3  
 0.3  
–––––––––– 
 1.9  
–––––––––– 

Included within trade receivables is a provision for doubtful debts of £0.4 million (2017: £0.3 million). 
All other trade receivables are with normal trading partners and there is no history of defaults. 

Trade receivables include receivables of £5.9 million (2017: £6.0 million) which are past due at the 
reporting date against which the Group has not provided, as there has not been a significant change 
in credit quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable. Ageing of past due but not 
provided for receivables is as follows: 

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28 Trade and other receivables (continued) 

Up to 30 days 
30-60 days 
60-90 days 
Over 90 days 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 2.5 
 1.4 
 0.3 
 1.7 
––––––––––
 5.9 
––––––––––

 4.0  
 0.8  
 0.3  
 0.9  
–––––––––– 
 6.0  
–––––––––– 

29 Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts)  

Cash at bank and in hand 
Short-term bank deposits 
Short-term liquid investments 

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 41.3 
 67.5 
 3.6 
––––––––––
 112.4 
––––––––––

 42.8 
 61.1 
 4.1 
––––––––––
 108.0 
––––––––––

 0.1 
 – 
 – 
––––––––––
 0.1 
––––––––––

 0.1  
 –  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.1  
–––––––––– 

Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts include the following for the purposes of the cash flow 
statement: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Bank overdrafts (note 32) 

Effective interest rate: 
  Short-term deposits 
  Short-term liquid investments 

Average maturity period:  
  Short-term deposits 
  Short–term liquid investments 

30 Assets classified as held for sale  

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 112.4 
 (2.8)
––––––––––
 109.6 
––––––––––

 108.0 
 (1.2)
––––––––––
 106.8 
––––––––––

 0.1 
 – 
––––––––––
 0.1 
––––––––––

 0.1  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.1  
–––––––––– 

2018

2017

2018

2017 

0.82 - 12.00%   0.57 - 12.00% 
 5.08 - 9.75% 

7.04% 

59 days 
37 days 

 58 days 
 64 days 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 –  
 –  

 –  
 –  

Assets classified as held for sale relates to a property previously occupied by Duncan Lawrie in the Isle 
of Man which the Group is selling. The sale is expected to be completed during 2019. £0.2 million has 
been reclassified from investment property. 

In 2017, assets classified as held for sale related to British Metal Treatments Limited, GU Cutting and 
Grinding Services Limited and the property previously occupied by Loddon Engineering all of which 
were sold during 2018. 

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31 Trade and other payables  

Current: 
  Trade payables 
  Other taxation and social security 
  Other payables 
  Accruals and deferred income 

32 Financial liabilities – borrowings  

Group 

Current: 
Bank overdrafts 
Bank loans 

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 24.8 
 1.9 
 17.9 
 8.9 
––––––––––
 53.5 
––––––––––

 24.6
 1.6 
 16.9
 8.9
––––––––––
 52.0 
––––––––––

 0.1 
 – 
 0.1 
 0.4 
––––––––––
 0.6 
––––––––––

 –  
 –  
 0.2  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.2  
–––––––––– 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 2.8 
 0.6 
––––––––––
 3.4 
––––––––––

 1.2  
 0.6  
–––––––––– 
 1.8  
–––––––––– 

 2.8 
 0.6 
––––––––––
 3.4 
––––––––––

 0.8  
 0.6  
–––––––––– 
 1.4  
–––––––––– 

 3.3 
 0.1 
––––––––––
 3.4 
––––––––––

 3.9  
 0.1  
–––––––––– 
 4.0  
–––––––––– 

 3.3 
 0.1 
––––––––––
 3.4 
––––––––––

 3.9  
 0.1  
–––––––––– 
 4.0  
–––––––––– 

 3.4 
 3.3 
 – 
––––––––––
 6.7 
––––––––––

 1.8  
 0.6  
 3.3  
–––––––––– 
 5.7  
–––––––––– 

Current borrowings include the following amounts  
  secured on property, plant and equipment and investment properties:  
Bank overdrafts 
Bank loans 

Non-current:  
 Bank loans 
 Finance leases 

Non-current borrowings include the following amounts  
  secured on plant and equipment and investment properties:  
 Bank loans 
 Finance leases 

The repayment of bank loans and overdrafts 
fall due as follows:  
  Within one year or on demand (included in current liabilities) 
  Between 1 – 2 years 
  Between 2 – 5 years 

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32 Financial liabilities – borrowings (continued) 

Minimum finance lease payments fall due as follows: 
  Between 2 – 5 years 

  Future finance charges on finance leases 

  Present value of finance lease liabilities 

The rates of interest payable by the Group ranged between:  

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 0.1 
––––––––––
 0.1 
 – 
––––––––––
 0.1 
––––––––––

 0.1  
–––––––––– 
 0.1  
 –  
–––––––––– 
 0.1  
–––––––––– 

Bank overdrafts 
Bank loans 
Finance leases 

33 Provisions  

Group 
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange differences 
Utilised in the period 
Provided in the period 
Unused amounts reversed in period 

At 1 January 2018 
Exchange differences 
Utilised in the period 
Provided in the period 
Unused amounts reversed in period 

At 31 December 2018 

Current:
At 31 December 2018 

At 31 December 2017 

2018
%

2017 
% 
 2.50 – 21.00   2.25 – 21.50  
 3.03  
 6.80 – 9.50  

 3.03 
 6.80 – 10.00 

 Wages and salaries 
£’m

Others 
£’m

Total 
£’m 

 12.3 
 (1.1)
 (4.8)
 12.1 
 – 
––––––––––
 18.5 
 0.6 
 (4.9)
 8.6 
 (5.4)
––––––––––
 17.4 
––––––––––

 0.9 
 – 
 – 
 0.7 
 (0.4)
––––––––––
 1.2 
 – 
 (0.6)
 0.6 
 (0.1)
––––––––––
 1.1 
––––––––––

 13.2  
 (1.1) 
 (4.8) 
 12.8  
 (0.4) 
–––––––––– 
 19.7  
 0.6  
 (5.5) 
 9.2  
 (5.5) 
–––––––––– 
 18.5  
–––––––––– 

 17.4 
––––––––––
 18.5 
––––––––––

 1.1 
––––––––––
 1.2 
––––––––––

 18.5  
–––––––––– 
 19.7  
–––––––––– 

The wages and salaries provisions are in respect of unresolved wage negotiations in Kenya for the 
Collective Bargaining Agreement years of 2014/15, 2016/17 and 2018/19, and ongoing wage and 
bonus negotiations in India and Bangladesh. 

£5.4 million was reversed in 2018 from the wages and salaries provision following progress on 
negotiations. 

Others relate to provisions for claims and dilapidations.  

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34 Deferred tax  

The net movement on the deferred tax account is set out below: 

At 1 January
Exchange differences
Charged/(credited) to the income statement
(Credited)/charged to other comprehensive income

At 31 December

Group

Company 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

40.0
1.5
5.9
(1.1)
––––––––––
46.3
––––––––––

43.1
(3.7)
(2.1)
2.7
––––––––––
40.0
––––––––––

0.2
–
–
–
––––––––––
0.2
––––––––––

0.2 
– 
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
0.2 
–––––––––– 

The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities is set out below: 

Deferred tax liabilities 

At 1 January 2017 as previously reported
Restated for unrealised gains in financial assets

At 1 January 2017 restated
Exchange differences
Charged/(credited) to the income statement
Charged to other comprehensive income

At 1 January 2018
Exchange differences
Charged to the income statement
Credited to other comprehensive income

At 31 December 2018

Deferred tax assets offset

Net deferred tax liability after offset

Accelerated 
tax 
depreciation
£’m

Other
£’m

Total 
£’m 

49.0
–
––––––––––
49.0
(4.4)
3.5
–
––––––––––
48.1
1.8
1.1
–
––––––––––
51.0
––––––––––

3.1
2.7
––––––––––
5.8
(0.5)
(2.0)
1.6
––––––––––
4.9
0.3
0.1
(1.5)
––––––––––
5.3
––––––––––

52.1 
2.7 
–––––––––– 
54.8 
(4.9) 
1.5 
1.6 
–––––––––– 
53.0 
2.1 
1.2 
(1.5) 
–––––––––– 
54.8 
–––––––––– 
(8.5) 
–––––––––– 
46.3 
–––––––––– 

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34 Deferred tax (continued) 
Deferred tax assets 

At 1 January 2017 as previously reported
Restated for tax loss recognition

At 1 January 2017 restated
Exchange differences
Credited to the income statement
Charged to other comprehensive income
Recategorisation

At 1 January 2018
Exchange differences
Charged to the income statement
Charged to other comprehensive income

At 31 December 2018

Offset against deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax asset after offset

Pension 
scheme 
asset
£’m

0.8
–
––––––––––
0.8
(0.5)
0.1
(1.0)
3.8
––––––––––
3.2
0.1
(2.7)
(0.3)
––––––––––
0.3
––––––––––

Tax losses
£’m

0.3
2.7
––––––––––
3.0
(0.3)
2.0
–
–
––––––––––
4.7
0.2
(1.9)

––––––––––
3.0
––––––––––

Other
£’m

Total 
£’m 

7.9
–
––––––––––
7.9
(0.4)
1.5
(0.1)
(3.8)
––––––––––
5.1
0.3
(0.1)
(0.1)
––––––––––
5.2
––––––––––

9.0 
2.7 
–––––––––– 
11.7 
(1.2) 
3.6 
(1.1) 
– 
–––––––––– 
13.0 
0.6 
(4.7) 
(0.4) 
–––––––––– 
8.5 
–––––––––– 
(8.5) 
–––––––––– 
– 
–––––––––– 

Figures have been restated to reflect deferred tax liabilities on financial assets underlying capital 
gains arising from market value recognition through other comprehensive income. The recognition of 
this gain is matched by recognising tax losses in deferred tax assets against which such gains can be 
offset. 

Deferred tax liabilities of £26.9 million (2017: £23.8 million) have not been recognised for the 
withholding tax and other taxes that would be payable on the unremitted earnings of certain 
subsidiaries. Such amounts are permanently reinvested. 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried forward only to the extent that the 
realisation of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. The Group has not 
recognised deferred tax assets of £6.1 million (2017: £6.9 million) in respect of losses that can be 
carried forward against future taxable income. 

35 Employee benefit obligations  

(i) Pensions  
Certain Group subsidiaries operate defined contribution and funded defined benefit pension 
schemes. The most significant is the UK funded, defined benefit scheme. The assets of this scheme 
are administered by trustees and are kept separate from those of the Group. The performance of the 
assets is monitored on a regular basis by the trustees and their investment advisors. A full actuarial 
valuation was undertaken as at 1 July 2017 and updated to 31 December 2018 by a qualified 
independent actuary. The UK defined benefit pension scheme is closed to new entrants and with 
effect from 1 November 2016, the scheme was closed to future accruals. Since that date members 
have participated in a defined contribution scheme.  

The overseas schemes are operated in Group subsidiaries located in Bangladesh and India. Actuarial 
valuations have been updated to 31 December 2018 by qualified actuaries for these schemes. 

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35 Employee benefit obligations (continued) 

Assumptions 
The major assumptions used in the valuation to determine the present value of the schemes’ defined 
benefit obligations were as follows: 

UK schemes 
Rate of increase in salaries
Rate of increase to LPI (Limited Price Indexation) pensions in payment
Discount rate applied to scheme liabilities
Inflation assumption (CPI/RPI)

2017 
% per annum % per annum 

2018

 N/a 
 2.30 – 5.00 
 2.75 
 2.30/3.30 

 N/a  
 2.20 – 5.00  
 2.45  
 2.20 / 3.20  

Assumptions regarding future mortality experience are based on advice received from independent 
actuaries. The current mortality tables used are SAPS 2, males 105% and females 104%, on a year of 
birth basis, with CMI_2017 future improvement factors and subject to a long term annual rate of 
future improvement of 1.25% per annum. This results in males and females aged 65 having life 
expectancies of 21.6 years (2017: 21.7 years) and 22.9 years respectively (2017: 23.0 years). 

Overseas schemes
Rate of increase in salaries                                                                                         6.00 – 7.00
Rate of increase to LPI (Limited Price Indexation) pensions in payment           0.00 – 3.00
Discount rate applied to scheme liabilities                                                                         7.50
Inflation assumption                                                                                                   6.00 – 7.00

2018

2017 
% per annum % per annum 
1.50 – 7.00 
0.00 – 3.00 
2.00 – 7.50 
0.00 – 7.00 

(ii) Post-employment benefits  
Certain Group subsidiaries located in Kenya, India and Bangladesh have an obligation to pay terminal 
gratuities, based on years of service. These obligations are estimated annually using the projected 
unit method by qualified independent actuaries. Schemes operated in India are funded but the 
schemes operated in Kenya and Bangladesh are unfunded. Operations in India and Bangladesh also 
have an obligation to pay medical benefits upon retirement. These schemes are unfunded. 

Assumptions 
The major assumptions used in the valuation to determine the present value of the post-employment 
benefit obligations were as follows: 

Rate of increase in salaries                                                                                      6.00 – 10.00 
Discount rate applied to scheme liabilities                                                           7.50 – 13.00 
Inflation assumptions                                                                                               0.00 – 10.00

2018

2017 
% per annum % per annum 
 6.00 – 10.00  
 7.00 – 13.50  
0.00 – 10.00 

(iii) Leave obligations  
Certain Group subsidiaries located in India have an obligation to pay leave benefit, based on years of 
service. These obligations are estimated annually using the projected unit method by qualified 
independent actuaries. These schemes are unfunded.

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35 Employee benefit obligations (continued) 

Sensitivity analysis 
The sensitivity of the UK defined benefit obligation to changes in the weighted principal assumptions is: 

Discount rate
Discount rate
Rate of RPI inflation
Rate of RPI inflation
Life expectancy
Life expectancy

Change
in assumption

Impact 
on defined 
benefit  
obligation 

0.5% higher
0.5% lower
0.25% higher
0.25% lower
+1 year
-1 year

7.2% decrease 
8.1% increase 
1.8% increase 
1.7% decrease 
4.5% increase 
4.5% decrease 

The above changes in assumptions may have an impact on the value of the scheme’s investment 
holdings. For example, the scheme holds a proportion of its assets in corporate bonds. A fall in the 
discount rate as a result of lower UK corporate bond yields would lead to an increase in the value of 
these assets, thus mitigating the increase in the defined benefit obligation to some extent. The 
sensitivities have been calculated by changing the key assumption only and leaving all others fixed. 

Duration of the scheme liabilities 
The weighted average duration of the UK scheme’s liabilities is 15 years. 

Analysis of scheme liabilities 
The liabilities of the UK scheme are split as follows: 

Deferred pensioners
Current pensioners

Total membership

% 
41 
59 
–––––––––– 
100 
–––––––––– 

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35 Employee benefit obligations (continued) 

(iv) Actuarial valuations  

Equities and property 
Bonds 
Diversified growth 
Cash 
Other 

Total fair value of plan assets 
Present value of defined benefit 
obligations 

Total deficit in the schemes 

Amount recognised as asset 
  in the balance sheet 
Amount recognised as current 
  liability in the balance sheet 
Amount recognised as non-current 
  liability in the balance sheet 

Related deferred tax asset (note 34) 

Net deficit 

2018

UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 77.5 
 47.4 
 36.4 
 0.8 
 – 
––––––––
 162.1 

 0.9 
 18.6 
 – 
 9.0 
 – 
––––––––
 28.5 

Total
£’m

 78.4 
 66.0 
 36.4 
 9.8 
 – 
––––––––
 190.6 

 (178.6)
––––––––
 (16.5)
––––––––

 (36.7)
––––––––
 (8.2)
––––––––

 (215.3)
––––––––
 (24.7)
––––––––

 – 

 – 

 0.3 

 0.3 

 (1.0)

 (1.0)

2017 
UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 108.6 
 48.2 
 16.9 
 0.6 
 – 
––––––––
 174.3 

 (188.6)
––––––––
 (14.3)
––––––––

 – 

 – 

 0.7 
 19.5 
 – 
 7.2 
 4.9 
––––––––
 32.3 

 (48.9)
––––––––
 (16.6)
––––––––

 0.3 

 (0.7)

Total 
£’m 

 109.3  
 67.7  
 16.9  
 7.8  
 4.9  
–––––––– 
 206.6  

 (237.5) 
–––––––– 
 (30.9) 
–––––––– 

 0.3  

 (0.7) 

 (16.5)
––––––––
 (16.5)
 – 
––––––––
 (16.5)
––––––––

 (7.5)
––––––––
 (8.2)
0.3
––––––––
 (7.9)
––––––––

 (24.0)
––––––––
 (24.7)
 – 
––––––––
 (24.7)
––––––––

 (14.3)
––––––––
 (14.3)
 – 
––––––––
 (14.3)
––––––––

 (16.2)
––––––––
 (16.6)
 3.2 
––––––––
 (13.4)
––––––––

 (30.5) 
–––––––– 
 (30.9) 
 3.2  
–––––––– 
 (27.7) 
–––––––– 

Movements in the fair value of scheme assets were as follows:  

At 1 January 
Expected return on plan assets 
Employer contributions 
Benefit payments 
Company leaving the group 
Actuarial (losses)/gains 
Exchange differences 

 At 31 December 

2018

UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 174.3 
 4.1 
 0.2 
 (8.1)
 – 
 (8.4)
 – 
––––––––
 162.1 
––––––––

 32.3 
 2.0 
 2.4 
 (2.9)
 (5.0)
 – 
 (0.3)
––––––––
 28.5 
––––––––

Total
£’m

 206.6 
 6.1 
 2.6 
 (11.0)
 (5.0)
 (8.4)
 (0.3)
––––––––
 190.6 
––––––––

2017 
UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 164.1 
 4.1 
 0.9 
 (9.6)

 – 
 14.8 
 – 
––––––––
 174.3 
––––––––

 30.0 
 1.8 
 3.8 
 (2.1)

 – 
 0.1 
 (1.3)
––––––––
 32.3 
––––––––

Total 
£’m 

 194.1  
 5.9  
 4.7  
 (11.7) 
 –  
 14.9  
 (1.3) 
–––––––– 
 206.6  
–––––––– 

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35 Employee benefit obligations (continued) 

Movements in the present value of defined benefit obligations were as follows:  

At 1 January 
Current service cost 
Past service cost 
Interest cost 
Curtailment gain 
Benefit payments 
Company leaving the group 
Actuarial gains 
Exchange differences 

At 31 December 

2018

UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 (188.6)
 – 
 (0.9)
 (4.5)
 – 
 8.1 
 – 
 7.3 
 – 
––––––––
 (178.6)
––––––––

 (48.9)
 (2.0)
 (0.2)
 (3.1)
 9.0 
 2.9 
 5.3 
 0.4 
 (0.1)
––––––––
 (36.7)
––––––––

Total
£’m

 (237.5)
 (2.0)
 (1.1)
 (7.6)
 9.0 
 11.0 
 5.3 
 7.7 
 (0.1)
––––––––
 (215.3)
––––––––

2017 
UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 (208.7)

 – 
 – 
 (5.3)
 – 
 9.6 
 – 
 15.8 
 – 
––––––––
 (188.6)
––––––––

 (52.1)
 (2.5)

 – 
 (3.3)

 – 
 2.1 

 – 
 3.6 
 3.3 
––––––––
 (48.9)
––––––––

Total 
£’m 

 (260.8) 
 (2.5) 
 –  
 (8.6) 
 –  
 11.7  
 –  
 19.4  
 3.3  
–––––––– 
 (237.5) 
–––––––– 

In 2016, the total fair value of plan assets was £194.1 million, present value of defined benefit 
obligations was £260.8 million and the deficit was £66.7 million. In 2015, the total fair value of plan 
assets was £172.0 million, present value of defined benefit obligations was £210.6 million and the 
deficit was £38.6 million and in 2014, the total fair value of plan assets was £169.6 million, present 
value of defined benefit obligations was £211.2 million and the deficit was £41.6 million. 

Income Statement 
The amounts recognised in the Income Statement are as follows: 

Amounts (charged)/credited to 
operating profit: 
Current service cost
Past service cost
Curtailment gain

Total operating (charge)/credit
Amounts charged to other 
finance costs:
Interest expense

Total (charged)/credited to 
income statement

2018

UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

Total
£’m

2017 
UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

Total 
£’m 

 – 
 (0.9)
 – 
––––––––
 (0.9)

 (2.0)
 (0.2)
 9.0 
––––––––
 6.8 

 (2.0)
 (1.1)
 9.0 
––––––––
 5.9 

 – 
 – 
 – 
––––––––
 – 

 (2.5)

 – 
 – 
––––––––
 (2.5)

 (2.5) 
 –  
 –  
–––––––– 
 (2.5) 

 (0.4)
––––––––

 (1.1)
––––––––

 (1.5)
––––––––

 (1.2)
––––––––

 (1.5)
––––––––

 (2.7) 
–––––––– 

 (1.3)
––––––––

 5.7 
––––––––

 4.4 
––––––––

 (1.2)
––––––––

 (4.0)
––––––––

 (5.2) 
–––––––– 

The curtailment gain of £9.0 million reflects a change to the labour laws in Bangladesh which has 
exempted the tea industry from the requirement to pay certain post-employments benefits. 

Employer contributions to defined contribution schemes are charged to profit when payable and the 
costs charged were £5.5 million (2017: £5.2 million). 

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35 Employee benefit obligations (continued) 

Actuarial gains and losses recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 
The amounts included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income: 

Remeasurements:
Return on plan assets, excluding 
  amount included in interest
Gain from changes in demographic 
  assumptions
Gain/(loss) from changes in financial 
  assumptions
Experience (losses)/gains

Actuarial (loss)/gain 

2018

UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

Total
£’m

2017 
UK Overseas
£’m
£’m

 (8.4)

 1.0 

 – 

 – 

 (8.4)

 14.8 

 0.1 

 1.0 

 14.7 

 – 

Total 
£’m 

 14.9  

 14.7  

 6.9 
 (0.6)
––––––––
 (1.1)
––––––––

 1.4 
 (1.0)
––––––––
 0.4 
––––––––

 8.3 
 (1.6)
––––––––
 (0.7)
––––––––

 (4.8)
 5.9 
––––––––
 30.6 
––––––––

 4.8 
 (1.2)
––––––––
 3.7 
––––––––

 –  
 4.7  
–––––––– 
 34.3  
–––––––– 

Cumulative actuarial losses recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income are £25.7 million 
(2017: £25.0 million). 

As the UK defined benefit pension scheme is closed to future accrual and active members were 
transferred to a defined contribution scheme, no employer contributions will be paid for the year 
commencing 1 January 2019. No additional funding contributions will be made, as the latest actuarial 
valuation shows a funding surplus of £7.1 million. 

36 Share capital  

Authorised: 2,842,000 (2017: 2,842,000) ordinary shares of 10p each

Allotted, called up and fully paid: ordinary shares of 10p each: 
At 1 January and 31 December – 2,824,500 (2017: 2,824,500) shares 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 0.3 
––––––––––

 0.3  
–––––––––– 

 0.3 
––––––––––

 0.3  
–––––––––– 

Group companies hold 62,500 issued shares in the Company. These are classified as treasury shares. 

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37 Reconciliation of profit from operations to cash flow 

Group 
Profit from continuing operations 
Share of associates' results
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairment of assets and provisions
Profit on disposal of non-current assets
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries
Profit on disposal of financial assets
(Increase)/decrease in working capital
Difference between employee benefit obligations  
funding contributions and cost charged

Cash generated from continuing operations

2018
£’m

 49.6 
 (7.6)
 15.5 
 0.2 
 (0.1)
 0.4 
 (0.3)
 (14.1)

2017 
£’m 

 27.3  
 (2.0) 
 15.4  
 1.8  
 (0.1) 

– 
 (0.7) 
 1.2  

 (8.3)
––––––––––
 35.3 
––––––––––

 (2.2) 
–––––––––– 

 40.7   

–––––––––– 

38 Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities 

The table below details changes in the Group’s liabilities arising from financing activities, including 
both cash and non-cash changes. Liabilities arising from financing activities are those for which cash 
flows were, or future cash flows will be, classified in the Group’s consolidated cash flow statement as 
cash flows from financing activities. 

At 1 January 2017
New loans
Loans repaid
Transfers

At 1 January 2018
Loans repaid
Transfers

At 31 December 2018

Bank loans

Finance 
Bank
leases 
loans
Current Non-current Non-current
 £’m 
–
 0.1 
–
–
––––––––––
 0.1 
–
–
––––––––––
 0.1 
––––––––––

 £’m 
4.5
–
–
 (0.6)
––––––––––
 3.9 
–
 (0.6)
––––––––––
 3.3 
––––––––––

 £’m 
0.6
–
 (0.6)
 0.6 
––––––––––
 0.6 
 (0.6)
 0.6 
––––––––––
 0.6 
––––––––––

Total 
 £’m  
 5.1  
 0.1  
 (0.6) 
– 
–––––––––– 
 4.6  
 (0.6) 
– 
–––––––––– 
 4.0  
–––––––––– 

The cash flows from bank loans, loans from related parties and other borrowings make up the net 
amount of proceeds from borrowings and repayments of borrowings in the cash flow statement.  
Other changes include interest accruals and prepayments. 

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39 Acquisition and disposal of businesses 

Property, plant and equipment
Deferred tax asset
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Current income tax assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets classified as held for sale
Trade and other payables
Employee benefit obligations
Deferred tax liability

Identifiable intangible assets - Brands
Non-controlling interest
Loss on disposal

Satisfied by: 
Cash consideration and costs

Net cash outflow arising on acquisitions/disposals: 
Cash consideration
Less: cash and cash equivalent balances acquired/disposed

Acquisitions
2018
£’m
Fair value

 0.5
1.1
 0.8
 1.5 
–
 0.4 
–
 (1.6)
–
(1.1)
––––––––––
 1.6 
 6.6 
 (1.4)
–
––––––––––
 6.8 
––––––––––

Disposals 
2018 
£’m 
Net book 
value 

 0.6  
 0.1  
 1.6  
 0.9  
 0.2  
 0.2  
 2.4  
 (1.3) 
 (0.3) 
– 
–––––––––– 
 4.4  
– 
 (0.1) 
 (0.5) 
–––––––––– 
 3.8  
–––––––––– 

 6.8 
––––––––––

 3.8  
–––––––––– 

 (6.8)
 0.4 
––––––––––
 (6.4)
––––––––––

 3.8  
 (0.2) 
–––––––––– 
 3.6  
–––––––––– 

The acquisitions in 2018 related to the following: 

On 8 February 2018 the Group obtained control of Jing Tea Limited after acquiring 80 per cent. of its 
share capital for consideration of £5.7 million. Jing Tea Limited is a UK based branded speciality teas 
business selling to the retail and food services sectors internationally. 

On 6 June 2018 the Group obtained control of Black Gold Oil Tools Limited after acquiring 
100 per cent of its share capital for consideration of £1.1 million. Black Gold Oils Limited is a UK 
based Engineering company specialising in the oil services sector. 

The amounts recognised in respect of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as 
set out in the table above. 

Acquisition-related costs (included in administrative expenses) amount to £0.4 million. 

Jing Tea Limited contributed £3.3 million revenue and loss of £0.3 million to the Group’s profit for the 
period between the date of acquisition and the reporting date. 

Black Gold Oil Tools Limited contributed £0.7 million revenue and loss of £0.3 million to the Group’s 
profit for the period between the date of acquisition and the reporting date. 

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39 Acquisition and disposal of businesses (continued) 

The disposals in 2018 related to the following: 

In August 2018, the Group sold its 100 per cent. interest in GU Cutting and Grinding Limited. 

In October 2018, the Group sold its 100 per cent. interest in British Metal Treatments Limited. 

In December 2018, the Group sold its 100 per cent. interest in Affish BV. 

In November 2018, the Group sold its 51 per cent. interest in XiMo AG. 

40 Commitments 

Capital commitments  
Capital expenditure contracted for at the balance sheet date but not yet incurred is as follows:  

Group  
Property, plant and equipment 

2018
£’m 

2017 
£’m  

1.3
––––––––––

2.5 
––––––––––  

Operating leasing commitments – minimum lease payments 
The Group leases land and buildings, plant and machinery under non-cancellable operating lease 
arrangements, which have various terms and renewal rights. 

The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as 
follows: 

Group  
Land and buildings:  
Within 1 year 
Between 1 – 5 years 
After 5 years 

Plant and machinery:  
  Within 1 year 
  Between 1 – 5 years 

2018
£’m 

2017 
£’m  

1.0
3.3
21.6
––––––––––
25.9
––––––––––

0.2
0.1
––––––––––
0.3
––––––––––

1.0  
3.0  
17.1 
––––––––––  
21.1 
–––––––––– 

0.2  
0.2 
––––––––––  
0.4  
–––––––––– 

The Group’s most significant operating lease commitments are long term property leases with 
renewal terms in excess of 60 years. 

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41 Contingencies 

In India, assessments have been received for excise duties of £4.1 million and of £1.3 million for 
income tax matters. These are being contested on the basis that they are without technical merit. 

In India, a long running dispute between our local subsidiaries and the Government of West Bengal 
over the payment of a land tax, locally called, “Salami”, remains unresolved. Lawyers acting for the 
Group have advised that payment of Salami does not apply, accordingly no provisions have been 
made. The sum in dispute, excluding fines and penalties, amounts to £1.4 million. 

The Group operates in certain countries where its operations are potentially subject to a number of 
legal claims. When required, appropriate provisions are made for the expected cost of such claims. 

42 Financial instruments 

Capital risk management 
The Group manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern, while 
maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of its debt and equity balance. The 
capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in note 32, 
cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued 
capital, reserves and retained earnings. 

The Board reviews the capital structure, with an objective to ensure that gross borrowings as a 
percentage of tangible net assets does not exceed 50 per cent.. 

The ratio at the year end is as follows: 

Borrowings

Tangible net assets 

Ratio

2018
£’m 
 6.8 
––––––––––
 386.0 
––––––––––
1.76%
––––––––––

2017 
£’m  
 5.8 
––––––––––  
 365.2 
––––––––––  
1.59% 
–––––––––– 

Borrowings are defined as current and non-current borrowings, as detailed in note 32. 

Tangible net assets includes all capital and reserves of the Group attributable to equity holders of the 
parent less intangible assets. 

Financial instruments by category 

At 31 December 2018 

Group 
Assets as per Balance Sheet 
Financial assets at fair value through  
other comprehensive income
Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at amortised cost – non-current
Trade and other receivables excluding prepayments
Financial assets at amortised cost – current
Cash and cash equivalents

90

Loans and 
receivables 
£’m

Financial
assets
£’m

Total 
£’m 

–
–
–
 43.3 
–
 112.4 
––––––––––
 155.7 
––––––––––

 32.7 
 3.7 
 3.0 
 –
0.2
–
––––––––––
39.6 
––––––––––

 32.7  
 3.7  
 3.0  
 43.3 
0.2 
 112.4  
–––––––––– 
 195.3 
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42 Financial instruments (continued) 

Group 
Liabilities as per Balance Sheet 
Borrowings
Trade and other payables

Company 
Trade and other payables

At 31 December 2017 

Group 
Assets as per Balance Sheet
Available-for-sale financial assets
Trade and other receivables excluding prepayments
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank subsidiaries)

Group 
Liabilities as per Balance Sheet 
Borrowings
Trade and other payables

Company 
Trade and other payables

Other financial 
liabilities at
amortised cost
£’m

Total 
 £’m  

 6.8 
 53.5 
––––––––––
 60.3 
––––––––––

 6.8  
 53.5  
––––––––––  
 60.3  
–––––––––– 

 0.6 
––––––––––

 0.6  
––––––––––  

Loans and  Available for 
sale
receivables 
£’m
£’m

Total 
£’m 

–
 39.7 
 108.0 
––––––––––
 147.7 
––––––––––

 47.0 
–
–
––––––––––
 47.0 
––––––––––

 47.0  
 39.7  
 108.0  
––––––––––  

 194.7
–––––––––– 

Other financial 
liabilities at
amortised cost
£’m

Total 
 £’m  

 5.8 
 52.0 
––––––––––
 57.8 
––––––––––

 5.8  
 52.0  
––––––––––  
 57.8  
–––––––––– 

 0.2 
––––––––––

 0.2   

–––––––––– 

Fair value estimation 
The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. The 
different levels have been defined as follows: 

■ Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1). 

■

■

Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or 
liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (Level 2). 

Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, 
unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

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42 Financial instruments (continued) 

The following table presents the Group’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair 
value. See note 18 for disclosures of biological assets that are measured at fair value. 

At 31 December 2018 

Assets 
Financial assets at fair value through  
  other comprehensive income
Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at amortised cost

At 31 December 2017 

Assets 
Available-for sale financial assets: 
 - Equity securities
Debt investments:
 - Debentures

Level 1
£’m

Level 2
£’m

Level 3
£’m

Total 
£’m 

 32.7 
 3.7 
 3.2 
––––––––––
 39.6 
––––––––––

–
–
–
––––––––––
–
––––––––––

–
–
–
––––––––––
–
––––––––––

 32.7  
 3.7  
 3.2  
––––––––––  
 39.6  
–––––––––– 

Level 1
£’m

Level 2
£’m

Level 3
£’m

Total 
£’m 

 43.7 

 3.3 
––––––––––
 47.0 
––––––––––

–

––––––––––
–
––––––––––

–

43.7  

–
––––––––––
–
––––––––––

3.3 
––––––––––  
47.0 
––––––––––  

Financial risk management objectives 
The Group finances its operations by a mixture of retained profits, bank borrowings, long-term loans 
and leases. The objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility 
through the use of borrowings with a range of maturities. To achieve this, the maturity profile of 
borrowings and facilities are regularly reviewed. The Group also seeks to maintain sufficient undrawn 
committed borrowing facilities to provide flexibility in the management of the Group’s liquidity. 

Given the nature and diversity of the Group’s operations, the board does not believe a highly complex 
use of financial instruments would be of significant benefit to the Group. However, where 
appropriate, the Board does authorise the use of certain financial instruments to mitigate financial 
risks that face the Group, where it is effective to do so.  

Various financial instruments arise directly from the Group’s operations, for example cash and cash 
equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables. In addition, the Group uses financial instruments 
for two main reasons, namely: 

■ 

■

To finance its operations (to mitigate liquidity risk);  

To manage currency risks arising from its operations and arising from its sources of finance (to 
mitigate foreign exchange risk). 

The Group did not, in accordance with Group policy, trade in financial instruments throughout the 
period under review. 

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42 Financial instruments (continued) 

(A) Market risk 
(i)

Foreign exchange risk 
The Group has no material exposure to foreign currency exchange risk on currencies other than 
the functional currencies of the operating entities, with the exception of significant Japanese 
financial assets. A movement by 5 per cent. in the exchange rate of the Japanese Yen with 
Sterling, the Group’s carrying value would increase/decrease by £0.9 million (2017: £1.0 million). 

Currency risks are primarily managed through the use of natural hedging and regularly reviewing 
when cash should be exchanged into either sterling or another functional currency. 

(ii) Price risk 

The Group is exposed to equity securities price risk because of investments held by the Group 
and classified on the consolidated balance sheet as financial assets. To manage its price risk 
arising from investments in equity securities, the Group diversifies its portfolio.  

The majority of the Group’s equity investments are publicly traded and are quoted on stock 
exchanges located in Bermuda, Japan, Switzerland, UK and US. Should these equity indexes 
increase or decrease by 5 per cent. with all other variables held constant and all the Group’s 
equity instruments move accordingly, the Group’s carrying value would increase/decrease by 
£1.6 million (2017: £2.2 million). 

The Group’s exposure to commodity price risk is not significant. 

(iii) Cash flow and interest rate risk 

The Group’s interest rate risk arises from interest-bearing assets and short and long-term 
borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. 
The Group’s UK borrowings of £3.9 million are at fixed rates. 

At 31 December 2018, if interest rates on non-sterling denominated interest-bearing assets and 
borrowings had been 50 basis points higher/lower with all other variables held constant, post-tax 
profit for the year would have been £0.4 million (2017: £0.3 million) higher/lower. 

The interest rate exposure of the Group’s interest bearing assets and liabilities by currency, at 
31 December was: 

Sterling
US Dollar
Euro
Swiss Franc
Kenyan Shilling
Indian Rupee
Malawian Kwacha
Bangladesh Taka
South African Rand
Brazilian Real
Bermudian Dollar

Assets

Liabilities 

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 28.6 
 21.7 
 0.6 
–
 24.9 
 6.0 
 1.3 
 17.7 
 1.5 
 3.0 
 7.1 
––––––––––
 112.4 
––––––––––

 40.9 
 13.1 
 0.9 
 0.6 
 26.8 
 9.4 
 0.1 
 10.9 
 0.6 
 2.7 
 2.0 
––––––––––
 108.0 
––––––––––

 3.9 
–
–
–
–
 2.7 
–
 0.1 
 0.1 
–
–
––––––––––
 6.8 
––––––––––

 4.6  
–  
 0.1  
–  
– 
 0.6  
 0.3  
 0.1  
 0.1  
– 
– 
–––––––––– 
 5.8  
–––––––––– 

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42 Financial instruments (continued) 

(B) Credit risk 
The Group has policies in place to limit its exposure to credit risk. Credit risk arises from cash and cash 
equivalents, deposits with banks and financial institutions, as well as credit exposures to customers, 
including outstanding receivables and committed transactions. If customers are independently rated, 
these ratings are used. Otherwise if there is no independent rating, management assesses the credit 
quality of the customer taking into account its financial position, past experience and other factors and 
if appropriate holding liens over stock and receiving payments in advance of services or goods as 
required. Management monitors the utilisation of credit limits regularly. 

The Group has a large number of trade receivables, the largest five receivables at the year end 
comprise 17 per cent. (2017: 27 per cent.) of total trade receivables. 

(C) Liquidity risk 
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the board of Directors. The Group 
manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves and banking facilities by continuously monitoring 
forecast and actual cash flows and managing the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.  

At 31 December 2018, the Group had undrawn committed facilities of £23.5 million (2017: 
£25.8 million), all of which are due to be reviewed within one year. 

The table below analyses the Group’s financial assets and liabilities which will be settled on a net 
basis into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet date to 
the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. 

Less than 1 Between 1

Between 2 Over 5 

year and 2 years and 5 years
£’m
£’m
£’m

years Undated
£’m

£’m

Total 
£’m 

At 31 December 2018 
Assets 
Financial assets at fair value through  
  other comprehensive income
Financial asset at fair value  
  through profit or loss
Financial assets at amortised cost
Trade and other receivables  
  excluding prepayments
Cash and cash equivalents 

–

 3.7 
 0.2 

 40.6 
 112.4 
––––––––
 156.9 
––––––––

–

 –
–

 2.7 
–
––––––––
 2.7 
––––––––

–

–
 1.5 

–

 32.7 

 32.7  

–
 1.5 

–
–

 3.7  
 3.2  

–
–

–
–
–––––––– ––––––––
 1.5 
–––––––– ––––––––

 1.5 

–
–
––––––––
 32.7 
––––––––

 43.3  
 112.4  
–––––––– 
195.3 
–––––––– 

Liabilities 
Borrowings
Trade and other payables  
  excluding taxation

At 31 December 2017 
Assets 
Available-for-sale financial assets
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents

Liabilities 
Borrowings
Trade and other payables

 3.4 

 3.3 

 0.1 

–

–

 6.8  

 51.6 
––––––––
 55.0 
––––––––

–
––––––––
 3.3 
––––––––

0.1
37.8
108.0
––––––––
145.9
––––––––

1.8
54.9
––––––––
56.7
––––––––

0.2
1.9
–
––––––––
2.1
––––––––

0.6
–
––––––––
0.6
––––––––

–

–
–––––––– ––––––––
–
–––––––– ––––––––

 0.1 

1.5
–
–

1.5
–
–
–––––––– ––––––––
1.5
–––––––– ––––––––

1.5

3.4
–

–
–
–––––––– ––––––––
–
–––––––– ––––––––

3.4

–
––––––––
–
––––––––

 51.6  
–––––––– 
 58.4  
–––––––– 

43.7
–
–
––––––––
43.7
––––––––

–
–
––––––––
–
––––––––

47.0 
39.7 
108.0 
–––––––– 
194.7 
–––––––– 

5.8 
54.9 
–––––––– 
60.7 
–––––––– 

Included in borrowings due in less than 1 year is £2.8 million (2017: £1.2 million) repayable on demand. 

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43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings 

Subsidiary undertakings 
The subsidiary undertakings of the Group at 31 December 2018, which are wholly owned and 
incorporated in Great Britain unless otherwise stated, were: 

Principal 

country of Registered 
Office 
operation

India
Bangladesh
Brazil

South Africa
Kenya
Malawi

Bangladesh
Bangladesh
South Africa

Agriculture 
Amgoorie India Limited (Incorporated in India – 99.8 per cent. holding)
Amo Tea Company Limited
C.C. Lawrie Comércio e Participacões Ltda. (Incorporated in Brazil)
Chittagong Warehouse Limited (Incorporated in Bangladesh – 
  93.3 per cent. holding)
Duncan Brothers Limited (Incorporated in Bangladesh)
Eastern Produce Cape (Pty) Limited (Incorporated in South Africa)
Eastern Produce Estates South Africa (Pty) Limited (Incorporated in 
South Africa - held by Eastern Produce South Africa (Pty) Limited)
Eastern Produce Kenya Limited (Incorporated in Kenya – 70.0 per cent. holding)
Eastern Produce Malawi Limited (Incorporated in Malawi – 73.2 per cent. holding)
Eastern Produce South Africa (Pty) Limited (Incorporated in South Africa – 
South Africa
  73.2 per cent. holding)
Eastland Camellia Limited (Incorporated in Bangladesh – 93.8 per cent. holding) Bangladesh
Tanzania
EP(T) East Africa Limited (Incorporated in Tanzania)
India
Goodricke Group Limited (Incorporated in India – 74.0 per cent. holding)
Goodricke Tech Limited (Incorporated in India – 99.8 per cent. holding)
India
Horizon Farms (An United States of America general partnership – 80 per cent. holding) USA
Kenya
Kakuzi Plc (Incorporated in Kenya – 50.7 per cent. holding)
Koomber Tea Company Limited (Incorporated in India)
India
Octavius Steel & Company of Bangladesh Limited (Incorporated in Bangladesh) Bangladesh
UK
Robertson Bois Dickson Anderson Limited
India
Stewart Holl (India) Limited (Incorporated in India – 92.0 per cent. holding)
Bangladesh
Surmah Valley Tea Company Limited
Bangladesh
The Allynugger Tea Company Limited
Bangladesh
The Chandpore Tea Company Limited
Bangladesh
The Lungla (Sylhet) Tea Company Limited
Bangladesh
The Mazdehee Tea Company Limited
Victoria Investments Limited (Incorporated in Malawi – 73.2 per cent. holding)
Malawi
Zetmac (Pty) Limited (Incorporated in South Africa – 55.8 per cent. held by 
  Eastern Produce Estates South Africa (Pty) Limited)

South Africa

Engineering 
Abbey Metal Finishing Company Limited
A JT Engineering Limited 
Atfin GmbH (Incorporated in Germany – 51.0 per cent. holding)
Black Gold Oil Tools Limited

Food Service 
Associated Cold Stores & Transport Limited
Duncan Products Limited (Incorporated in Bangladesh)
Jing Tea Limited (80.0 per cent. holding)

UK
UK
Germany
UK

UK
Bangladesh
UK

(ii)  
(i) 
 (vi)  

 (vii)  
 (vii)  
 (viii)  

(ix) 
(x) 
(xii) 

(ix) 
 (vii) 
(xviii) 
 (iii)  
 (iii)  
(xiii) 
(xi) 
 (iv)  
 (vii)  
(i) 
 (v)  
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(xii) 

(ix) 

(i) 
(xiv) 
(xv) 
(xiv) 

(i) 
 (vii)  
(i) 

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43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Principal 
country of
operation

Registered 
Office 

Banking and Financial Services 
Duncan Lawrie Limited
Duncan Lawrie Holdings Limited
Duncan Lawrie International Holdings Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Duncan Lawrie (IOM) Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Duncan Lawrie Offshore Services Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Dunman Nominees Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Havelock Nominees Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Hobart Place Nominees Limited
Mount Havelock Directors Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Mount Havelock Investments Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Mount Havelock Secretaries Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)

Investment Holding 
Associated Fisheries (Europe) Limited
Assam Dooars Investments Limited
Associated Fisheries Limited
Borbam Limited (Incorporated in India – 99.8 per cent. holding)
Bordure Limited
Duncan Properties Limited (Incorporated in Bangladesh)
Eastern Produce Investments Limited
Elgin Investments Limited (Incorporated in India – 99.8 per cent. holding)
Endogram Limited
EP USA Inc. (Incorporated in the United States of America)
EP California Inc. (Incorporated in the United States of America)
John Ingham & Sons Limited
Koomber Properties Limited (Incorporated in India – 94.0 per cent. holding)
Lawrie (Bermuda) Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda)
Lawrie Group Plc (Owned directly by the Company)
Lawrie International Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda)
Lebong Investments Limited (Incorporated in India – 94.0 per cent. holding)
Linton Park Plc (Owned directly by the Company)
Lintak Investments Limited (Incorporated in Kenya)
Longbourne Holdings Limited
Plantation House Investments Limited
  (Incorporated in Malawi – 50.2 per cent. held by subsidiaries) 
Shula Limited (Incorporated in Isle of Man)
Unochrome Industries Limited
Western Dooars Investments Limited

UK
UK
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
UK
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Isle of Man

UK
UK
UK
India
UK
Bangladesh
UK
India
India
USA
USA
UK
India
Bermuda
UK
Bermuda
India
UK
Kenya
 Bangladesh 
Malawi

Isle of Man
UK
UK

(i) 
(i) 
(xvi) 
(xvi) 
(xvi) 
(xvi) 
(xvi) 
(i) 
(xvi) 
(xvi) 
(xvi) 

(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
 (iii)  
(i) 
 (vii)  
(i) 
 (iii)  
 (iii)  
(xiii) 
(xiii) 
(i) 
 (iii)  
(xx) 
(i) 
(xx) 
 (iii)  
(i) 
(x) 
(i) 
(xii) 

(xix) 
(i) 
(i) 

Other 
Linton Park Services Limited

UK

(i) 

96

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Principal 
country of
operation

Registered 
Office 

Dormant companies 
ACS&T Gloucester Limited
ACS&T Grimsby Limited
ACS&T Humberside Limited
ACS&T Seamer Limited
ACS&T Tewkesbury Limited
ACS&T Wolverhampton Limited
AKD Engineering Limited
Alex Lawrie & Company Limited
Amgoorie Investments Limited
Assam-Dooars Holdings Limited
Associated Fisheries (Scotland) Limited
Banbury Tea Warehouses Limited
Blantyre & East Africa Limited
Blantyre Insurance & General Agencies Limited (Incorporated in Malawi –  
  Eastern Produce Malawi Limited)
Bonathaba Farms (Pty) Limited (Incorporated in South Africa)
British African Tea Estates (Holdings) Limited
British African Tea Estates Limited
British Heat Treatments Limited
British Indian Tea Company Limited
British United Trawlers Limited
BTS Chemicals Limited
BUT Engineers (Fleetwood) Limited
BUT Engineers (Grimsby) Limited
Camellia Investments Limited
Chisambo Holdings Limited
Chisambo Tea Estate Limited
Cholo Holdings Limited
Craighead Investments Limited
David Field Limited
East African Tea Plantations Limited (Incorporated in Kenya – held by  
  Eastern Produce Kenya Limited)
Eastern Produce Africa Limited
Eastern Produce Kakuzi Services Limited (Incorporated in Kenya – held by  
  Kakuzi Limited)
EP (RBDA) Limited (Incorporated in Malawi – Eastern Produce Malawi Limited)
Estate Services Limited (Incorporated in Kenya – held by Kakuzi Limited)
Feltham 1 Limited
Feltham 2 Limited
Fescol Limited
G. F. Sleight & Sons Limited
Goodricke Lawrie Consultants Limited
Gotha Tea Estates Limited
Granton Transport Limited
Hamstead Village Investments Limited
Hellyer Brothers Limited
Horace Hickling & Company Limited

UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK

Malawi
South Africa
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK

Kenya
UK

Kenya
Malawi
Kenya
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK

(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(xiv) 
(i) 
(xiv) 

(xii) 
 (viii)  
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 

(x) 
(i) 

(x) 
(xii) 
(xi) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(xiv) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 

97

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Principal 
country of
operation

Registered 
Office 

Dormant companies (continued) 
Hudson Brothers Trawlers Limited
Humber Commercials Limited
Humber St. Andrew’s Engineering Company Limited
Isa Bheel Tea Company Limited
Jatel Plc
Jetinga Holdings Limited
Jetinga Valley Tea Company Limited
Kaguru EPZ Limited (Incorporated in Kenya – held by Kakuzi Limited)
Kapsumbeiwa Factory Company Limited
Kip Koimet Limited (Incorporated in Kenya – held by Eastern Produce  
  Kenya Limited)
Kumadzi Tea Estates Limited
Lankapara Tea Company Limited
Lawrie Bhutan Limited
Lawrie Plantation Services Limited
Leasing Investments Limited
Nasonia Tea Company Limited (Incorporated in Malawi)
North West Profiles Limited
Octavius Steel & Company (London) Limited
Robert Hudson Holdings Limited
Rosehaugh (Africa) Limited
Ruo Estates Limited
Ruo Estates Holdings Limited
Sandbach Export Limited
Sapekoe Pusela (Pty) Limited (Incorporated in South Africa – held by  
  Eastern Produce South Africa (Pty) Limited)
Silverthorne-Gillott Limited
SIS Securities Limited
Sterling Industrial Securities Limited
Stewart Holl Investments Limited
The Amgoorie Tea Estates Limited
The Bagracote Tea Company, Limited
The Ceylon Upcountry Tea Estates Limited
The Dejoo Tea Company Limited
The Dhoolie Tea Company Limited
The Doolahat Tea Company Limited
The Eastern Produce & Estates Company Limited
The Endogram Tea Company Limited
The Jhanzie Tea Association Ltd
The Harmutty Tea Company Limited
The Kapsumbeiwa Tea Company Limited
The Longai Valley Tea Company Limited
The Tyspane Tea Company Limited
Thyolo Highlands Tea Estates Limited
Vaghamon (Travancore) Tea Company Limited
Walter Duncan & Goodricke Limited
WDG Properties Limited
Western Dooars Tea Holdings Limited

UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
Kenya
UK

Kenya
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
Malawi
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK

South Africa
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK

(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(xi) 
(i) 

(x) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(xii) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 

(ix) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 

98

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Summarised financial information on subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests  

Summarised balance sheet  

Current 
Assets 
Liabilities 

Total current net assets 

Non-current  
Assets 
Liabilities 

Total non-current net assets 

Net assets 

Current 
Assets 
Liabilities 

Total current net assets 

Non-current  
Assets 
Liabilities 

Total non-current net assets 

Net assets 

Eastern Produce
Kenya Limited
as at 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Eastern Produce 
Malawi Limited 
as at 31 December 
2017 
2018
£’m 
£’m

 33.2 
 (25.6)
––––––––––
 7.6 
––––––––––

 29.0 
 (25.1)
––––––––––
 3.9 
––––––––––

 17.3 
 (10.5)
––––––––––
 6.8 
––––––––––

 11.9  
 (9.5) 
–––––––––– 
 2.4  
–––––––––– 

 28.7 
 (4.3)
––––––––––
 24.4 
––––––––––

 26.5 
 (4.1)
––––––––––
 22.4 
––––––––––

 41.4 
 (12.9)
––––––––––
 28.5 
––––––––––

 39.3  
 (12.0) 
–––––––––– 
 27.3  
–––––––––– 

 32.0 
––––––––––

 26.3 
––––––––––

 35.3 
––––––––––

 29.7  
–––––––––– 

Eastern Produce
South Africa Limited
as at 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Goodricke Group 
Limited  
as at 31 December 
2017 
2018
£’m 
£’m

 6.1 
 (3.2)
––––––––––
 2.9 
––––––––––

 3.9 
 (1.2)
––––––––––
 2.7 
––––––––––

 38.3 
 (24.5)
––––––––––
 13.8 
––––––––––

 36.9  
 (22.0) 
–––––––––– 
 14.9  
–––––––––– 

 6.8 
 (1.5)
––––––––––
 5.3 
––––––––––

 6.2 
 (1.1)
––––––––––
 5.1 
––––––––––

 34.6 
 (10.4)
––––––––––
 24.2 
––––––––––

 34.8  
 (10.3) 
–––––––––– 
 24.5  
–––––––––– 

 8.2 
––––––––––

 7.8 
––––––––––

 38.0 
––––––––––

 39.4  
–––––––––– 

99

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Current 
Assets 
Liabilities 

Total current net assets 

Non-current  
Assets 
Liabilities 

Total non-current net assets 

Net assets 

Summarised income statement  

Revenue 

Profit before tax 
Taxation 
Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Total comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income allocated to  
  non-controlling interests 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

Horizon Farms
as at 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Kakuzi Plc  
as at 31 December 
2017 
2018
£’m 
£’m

 5.4 
 (0.8)
––––––––––
 4.6 
––––––––––

 4.3 
 (0.5)
––––––––––
 3.8 
––––––––––

 17.2 
 (2.4)
––––––––––
 14.8 
––––––––––

 17.1  
 (4.4) 
–––––––––– 
 12.7  
–––––––––– 

 7.9 
 (0.8)
––––––––––
 7.1 
––––––––––

 7.9 
 (0.7)
––––––––––
 7.2 
––––––––––

 28.0 
 (6.8)
––––––––––
 21.2 
––––––––––

 24.0  
 (5.8) 
–––––––––– 
 18.2  
–––––––––– 

 11.7 
––––––––––

 11.0 
––––––––––

 36.0 
––––––––––

 30.9  
–––––––––– 

Eastern Produce
Kenya Limited for year
ended 31 December
2018
£’m

2017
£’m

Eastern Produce 
Malawi Limited for 
year ended 31 December 
2017 
£’m 

2018
£’m

 40.4 
––––––––––
 10.9 
 (3.3)
 2.3 
––––––––––
 9.9 
––––––––––

 44.0 
––––––––––
 9.0 
 (3.0)
 (2.1)
––––––––––
 3.9 
––––––––––

 29.1 
––––––––––
 8.4 
 (2.4)
 1.9 
––––––––––
 7.9 
––––––––––

 26.0  
–––––––––– 
 5.2  
 (1.8) 
 (2.7) 
–––––––––– 
 0.7  
–––––––––– 

 3.0 
 1.3 

 1.2 
 0.8 

 2.1 
 0.6 

 0.2  
 0.5  

100

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43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Revenue 

Profit/(loss) before tax 
Taxation 
Other comprehensive expense 

Total comprehensive income/(expense) 

Eastern Produce
South Africa Limited for year
ended 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Goodricke Group 
Limited for year 
ended 31 December 
2017 
2018
£’m 
£’m

 6.4 
––––––––––
 1.7 
 (0.5)
 (0.8)
––––––––––
 0.4 
––––––––––

 3.7 
––––––––––
 (1.3)
 0.4 
–
––––––––––
 (0.9)
––––––––––

 83.6 
––––––––––
 2.7 
 (1.1)
 (1.9)
––––––––––
 (0.3)
––––––––––

 84.0  
–––––––––– 
 5.4  
 (2.1) 
 (0.7) 
–––––––––– 
 2.6  
–––––––––– 

Total comprehensive income/(expense) allocated to  
  non-controlling interests 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

 0.1 
–

 (0.2)
–

 (0.1)
 0.3 

 0.8  
 0.3  

Revenue 

Profit before tax 
Taxation 
Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Total comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income allocated to  
  non-controlling interests 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

Horizon Farms for year
ended 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Kakuzi Plc for 
year ended 
31 December 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 5.2 
––––––––––
 2.4 
 (0.8)
 0.7 
––––––––––
 2.3 
––––––––––

 6.6 
––––––––––
 3.8 
 (1.4)
 (0.8)
––––––––––
 1.6 
––––––––––

 21.7 
––––––––––
 5.1 
 (1.5)
 2.5 
––––––––––
 6.1 
––––––––––

 19.2  
––––––––– 
 6.3  
 (1.9) 
 (2.9) 
–––––––––– 
 1.5  
–––––––––– 

 0.5 
 0.3 

 0.3 
 0.4 

 3.0 
 0.5 

 0.7  
 0.4  

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Summarised cash flows  

Eastern Produce
Kenya Limited for year
ended 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Eastern Produce 
Malawi Limited for 
year ended 
31 December 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 9.1 
 1.6 
 (3.8)
––––––––––
 6.9 
––––––––––
 (1.7)
––––––––––
 (4.2)
––––––––––

 17.3 
 1.1 
 (3.4)
––––––––––
 15.0 
––––––––––
 (3.4)
––––––––––
 (2.8)
––––––––––

 6.2 
 0.2 
 (1.6)
––––––––––
 4.8 
––––––––––
 (1.9)
––––––––––
 (2.3)
––––––––––

 6.0  
 0.1  
 (1.0) 
–––––––––– 
 5.1  
–––––––––– 
 (2.9) 
–––––––––– 
 (1.2) 
–––––––––– 

 1.0 

 8.8 

 20.4 

 13.0 

 0.6 

 0.5 

 1.0  

 (0.4) 

 1.4 
––––––––––

 (1.4)
––––––––––

 0.1 
––––––––––

 (0.1) 
–––––––––– 

 22.8 
––––––––––

 20.4 
––––––––––

 1.2 
––––––––––

 0.5  
–––––––––– 

Eastern Produce
South Africa Limited for
year ended 31 December

2018
£’m

2017
£’m

Goodricke Group 
Limited for year 
ended 31 December 
2017 
2018
£’m 
£’m

 2.1 
–
–
––––––––––
 2.1 
––––––––––
 (1.9)
––––––––––

 0.1 
 0.1 
–
––––––––––
 0.2 
––––––––––
 (1.5)
––––––––––

 1.3 
–
 (1.0)
––––––––––
 0.3 
––––––––––
 (1.8)
––––––––––

 8.2  
–  
 (1.6) 
–––––––––– 
 6.6  
–––––––––– 
 (6.3) 
–––––––––– 

–
––––––––––

 0.1 
––––––––––

 (1.6)
––––––––––

 (1.4) 
–––––––––– 

 0.2 

 2.5 

 (1.2)

 3.9 

 (3.1)

 1.6 

 (1.1) 

 2.5  

 (0.2)
––––––––––

 (0.2)
––––––––––

 –
––––––––––

 0.2  
–––––––––– 

 2.5 
––––––––––

 2.5 
––––––––––

 (1.5)
––––––––––

 1.6  
–––––––––– 

Cash flows from operating activities  
Cash generated from operations 
Net interest received 
Income tax paid 

Net cash generated from operating activities 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Net cash used in financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  
  and bank overdrafts 
Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts  
  at beginning of year 
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and 
  cash equivalents 

Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts  
  at end of year 

Cash flows from operating activities  
Cash generated from operations 
Net interest received 
Income tax paid 

Net cash generated from operating activities 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Net cash generated from/(used in) 
  financing activities 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash 
  equivalents and bank overdrafts 
Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts  
  at beginning of year 
Exchange (losses)/gains on cash and  
  cash equivalents 

Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts  
  at end of year 

102

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued) 

Subsidiary undertakings (continued) 

Cash flows from operating activities  
Cash generated from operations 
Net interest received 
Income tax paid 

Net cash generated from operating activities 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Net cash used in financing activities 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and  
  cash equivalents and bank overdrafts 
Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts  
  at beginning of year 
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and  
  cash equivalents 

Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts  
  at end of year 

Horizon Farms for year
ended 31 December
2017
2018
£’m
£’m

Kakuzi Plc for 
year ended 
31 December 

2018
£’m

2017 
£’m 

 1.8 
–
 (0.7)
––––––––––
 1.1 
––––––––––
–
––––––––––
 (1.6)
––––––––––

 5.0 
–
 (1.0)
––––––––––
 4.0 
––––––––––
 (0.2)
––––––––––
 (1.9)
––––––––––

 7.4 
 0.9 
 (2.6)
––––––––––
 5.7 
––––––––––
 (5.8)
––––––––––
 (1.0)
––––––––––

 9.8  
 0.7  
 (0.9) 
–––––––––– 
 9.6  
–––––––––– 
 (6.2) 
–––––––––– 
 (0.9) 
–––––––––– 

 (0.5)

 2.5 

 1.9 

 0.7 

 (1.1)

 2.5  

 12.6 

 11.3  

 0.1 
––––––––––

 (0.1)
––––––––––

 0.1 
––––––––––

 (1.2) 
–––––––––– 

 2.1 
––––––––––

 2.5 
––––––––––

 11.6 
––––––––––

 12.6  
–––––––––– 

Associated undertakings  
The principal associated undertakings of the Group at 31 December 2018 were:  

Insurance and banking  
BF&M Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda –  
  common stock) 
United Finance Limited  
  (Incorporated in Bangladesh –  
  ordinary shares) 
United Insurance Company Limited  
  (Incorporated in Bangladesh –  
  ordinary shares) 

Principal
country of
operation

Registered
Office

Group 
interest 
Accounting in equity 
date
capital 
2018  per cent.  

 Bermuda 

(xvii) 31 December

 37.2  

 Bangladesh 

 (vii)  31 December

 38.4  

 Bangladesh 

 (vii)  31 December

 37.0  

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(xv) Robert-Drosten-Platz 1 

D-82380 
Peissenberg 
Germany 

(xvi) First Names House  
Victoria Road  
Douglas  
Isle of Man  
IM2 4DF  

(xvii) 112 Pitts Bay Road  

Pembroke  
Bermuda  
HM08  

(xviii) 3rd Floor 

180 Msasani Bay 
Msasani 
Dar Es Salaam 
Tanzania 

43 Subsidiary and associated undertakings (continued)

Registered Offices:  

(i) Linton Park  
Linton  
Maidstone  
Kent  
ME17 4AB  
England  

(ii) Amgoorie Tea Garden  

PO: Amguri  
Haloating - 785 681  
Dist: Sibsagar  
Assam  
India  

(iii) Camellia House  

14 Gurusaday Road  
Kolkata - 700019  
West Bengal  
India  

(viii) Slangrivier Road  
Slangrivier Plaas  
Wellington  
7655  
South Africa  

(ix) 7 Windsor Street  

Tzaneen  
850  
Limpopo Province  
South Africa  

(x) New Rehema House  

Rhapta Road  
Westlands  
P O Box 45560  
GPO 00100  
Nairobi  
Kenya  

(iv) Koomber Tea Garden  

(xi) Main Office  

PO: Kumbhir  
Cachar - 788 108  
Assam  
India  

(v) Sessa Tea Garden  

PO: Dibrugarh - 786001  
Dist: Dibrugarh  
Assam  
India  

(vi) Fazenda Maruque s/n 

sala 03  
Bairro Maruque  
Itaberá  
São Paulo  
Brazil  

(vii) Camellia House  

22 Kazi Nazrul Islam 
Avenue  
Dhaka 1000  
Bangladesh  

Punda Milia Road  
Makuyu  
P O Box 24  
01000 Thika  
Kenya  

(xii) PO Box 53  

Mulanje  
Malawi  

(xiii) 2520 West Shaw Lane  

Suite 101  
Fresno  
California  
USA  

(xiv) Craigshaw Crescent 

West Tullos 
Aberdeen 
AB12 3TB 
Scotland 

104

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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44 Control of Camellia Plc 

Camellia Holding AG continues to hold 1,427,000 ordinary shares of Camellia Plc (representing 51.67 
per cent. of the total voting rights). Camellia Holding AG is owned by The Camellia Private Trust 
Company Limited, a private trust company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda as trustee of The 
Camellia Foundation (“the Foundation”). The Foundation is a Bermudian trust, the income of which is 
utilised for charitable, educational and humanitarian causes at the discretion of the trustees.  

The activities of Camellia Plc and its group (the “Camellia Group”) are conducted independently of the 
Foundation and none of the directors of Camellia Plc are connected with The Camellia Private Trust 
Company Limited or the Foundation. While The Camellia Private Trust Company Limited as a Trustee 
of the Foundation maintains its rights as a shareholder, it has not participated in, and has confirmed 
to the board of Camellia Plc that it has no intention of participating in, the day to day running of the 
business of the Camellia Group. The Camellia Private Trust Company Limited has also confirmed its 
agreement that where any director of Camellia Plc is for the time being connected with the 
Foundation, he should not exercise any voting rights as a director of Camellia Plc in relation to any 
matter concerning the Camellia Group’s interest in any assets in which the Foundation also has a 
material interest otherwise than through Camellia Plc.  

45 Related party transactions 

During the year the Group received rental income from the Foundation of £22,804 (2017: £8,910). 

46 Subsequent events 

Subsequent to the year end, the Group has agreed to acquire the business and assets of two tea 
estates in Assam, India for an aggregate consideration of approximately £10.2 million. The estates are 
being operated under a power of attorney and the Group is entitled to the income and responsible for 
the costs from 1 February 2019. However, the transfer of the leases is subject to the approval of the 
government of Assam. 

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CAMELLIA PLC 

Report on the audit of the financial statements 

Opinion 
In our opinion: 

■

■

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the financial statements of Camellia Plc (the ‘parent company’) and its subsidiaries (the 
‘Group’) give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the parent company’s 
affairs as at 31 December 2018 and of the Group’s profit for the year then ended; 

the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRSs’) as adopted by the European Union;  

the parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with 
IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and as applied in accordance with the provisions of 
the Companies Act 2006; and 

the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 
Companies Act 2006. 

We have audited the financial statements which comprise: 

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the consolidated income statement; 

the consolidated statement of comprehensive income; 

the consolidated and parent company balance sheets; 

the consolidated and parent company statements of changes in equity; 

the consolidated and parent company cash flow statements; and 

the related notes 1 to 46. 

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and IFRSs 
as adopted by the European Union and, as regards the parent company financial statements, as applied 
in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. 

Basis for opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (‘ISAs (UK)’) and 
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor’s 
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. 

We are independent of the Group and the parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements 
that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the Financial Reporting 
Council’s (the ‘FRC’s’) Ethical Standard as applied to listed entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical 
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have 
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Summary of our audit approach 
Key audit matters

The key audit matters that we identified in the current year were: 

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Revenue recognition 

Fair value of biological assets under IAS 41 ‘Agriculture’ 

Impairment of factories and bearer plants 

The materiality that we used for the Group financial statements was £1.3m 
which was determined on the basis of 5% of profit before tax from continuing 
operations. 

Our scoping provides full scope audit coverage of 87% of the Group’s revenue, 
96% of the Group’s profit before tax and 86% of the Group’s net assets. 

Materiality

Scoping

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Conclusions relating to going concern 
We are required by ISAs (UK) to report in respect of the following matters where: 

We have nothing to report in respect of 
these matters.

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the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of 
accounting in preparation of the financial statements 
is not appropriate; or 

the Directors have not disclosed in the financial 
statements any identified material uncertainties that 
may cast significant doubt about the Group’s or the 
parent company’s ability to continue to adopt the 
going concern basis of accounting for a period of at 
least twelve months from the date when the financial 
statements are authorised for issue.

Key audit matters 
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our 
audit of the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of 
material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those 
which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and 
directing the efforts of the engagement team. 

These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in 
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

Revenue recognition 
Key audit matter 
description

The Group’s agricultural operations involve a wide range of customer 
delivery models, including auction and retail sales. Per IFRS 15, revenue is 
recognised when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Given the 
complexity of the Group’s operations and the terms of business with buyers, 
there is a risk of inappropriate cut-off of revenue recognition around the 
balance sheet date. 

The Group’s agricultural revenue is included within Sale of Goods of 
£248.5m, disclosed in note 2 to the financial statements. Further information 
regarding the agricultural revenue recognition policy is in the principal 
accounting policies disclosed in the financial statements.

How our scope of 
work responded to 
the key audit matter

We have performed the following procedures in order to address the risk: 

– We gained an understanding of the key processes used to record 

revenue transactions and assessed the design and implementation of 
controls. 

– We performed detailed cut-off testing of revenue transactions during the 

period either side of the balance sheet date with reference to the 
relevant terms of business, dispatch or delivery documentation as 
appropriate.  

– We examined material journal entries that were posted to revenue 

accounts and obtained supporting evidence to test the appropriateness 
of revenue recognition.

Key observations

We have concluded that revenue is appropriately recognised in the correct 
accounting period in accordance with IFRS 15.

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Fair value of biological assets under IAS 41 ‘Agriculture’ 
Key audit matter 
description

The Group holds £8.8m (2017: £6.6m) of biological assets as current assets. 
As required by IAS 41 ‘Agriculture’, management estimates the fair value of 
these assets through the use of valuation models and recent transaction 
prices. Significant judgement is required for key assumptions for each model, 
including the life-span of the plantings, yields, selling prices, costs and 
discount rates. The valuation is sensitive to some of the underlying 
assumptions. 

Biological assets are disclosed in note 18 to the financial statements, the 
valuation is discussed as a key source of estimation uncertainty and the 
valuation policy is disclosed in the principal accounting policies.

How our scope of 
work responded to 
the key audit matter

We have performed the following procedures in order to address the risk: 

– We gained an understanding of key controls around the valuation of 
biological assets and assessed the design and implementation of 
controls. 

–

For a sample of fair value models, 

■ we assessed the inputs by assessing the historical accuracy of 

management’s forecasts and utilising third-party and market data; 

■ we tested the mechanical integrity of the model.

Key observations

From the work performed, we are satisfied that the key assumptions applied 
in respect of the valuation of biological assets are appropriate.

Impairment of factories and bearer plants 
Key audit matter 
description

The Group holds £226.3m (2017: £216.3m) of property, plant and equipment 
(PP&E), which includes factories and bearer plants. Management identified 
gardens as cash generating units (CGUs) and performed an annual review for 
indicators of impairment.This considered indicators such as underutilisation, 
adverse weather conditions and land use rights. There is, therefore, a risk 
that an impairment is required but not recognised. 

How our scope of 
work responded to 
the key audit matter

PP&E is disclosed in note 16 to the financial statements, the valuation is 
discussed as source of estimation uncertainty, and the valuation policy is 
disclosed in the principal accounting policies.

We gained an understanding of key controls around the valuation of 
biological assets and assessed the design and implementation of controls. 

We challenged management’s assessment as to whether indicators of 
impairment exist for factories and bearer plants with reference to disease or 
crop damage, sustained generation of operating losses, long term 
commodity price reductions, underutilised plant or warehousing, loss of key 
customers, long term failure of water or power supply, variation in rights to 
land use, significant changes in tax or foreign exchange rates. 

We also challenged management’s allocation of assets to individual cash 
generating units.

Key observations

We concur with management that no impairment of factories and bearer 
plants is required.

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Our application of materiality 
We define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement in the financial statements that makes it 
probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person would be changed or 
influenced. We use materiality both in planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results 
of our work. 

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole 
as follows: 

Group financial statements

Parent company financial 
statements

Materiality

£1.3m

£0.5m

Basis for 
determining 
materiality

Rationale for the 
benchmark 
applied

5% of adjusted profit before tax 
from continuing operations.

2% of net assets, capped at 40% of 
group materiality. 

We have used a profit based 
measure given the Group is listed 
and therefore shareholders focus on 
profitability. The profit is adjusted to 
avoid distortion that could otherwise 
arise due to non-recurring items.

We have used net assets measure 
given that entity is a holding 
company, generating no revenue.

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to the Committee all audit differences in 
excess of £0.07m (2017: £0.07m), as well as differences below that threshold that, in our view, warranted 
reporting on qualitative grounds. We also report to the Audit Committee on disclosure matters that we 
identified when assessing the overall presentation of the financial statements. 

An overview of the scope of our audit 
The Group holds agricultural operations in countries across Africa, North and South America, and Asia, 
with its principal crops grown in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa. The Group’s 
engineering and food service operations are located in Europe, principally in the UK. Our Group audit was 
scoped by obtaining an understanding of the Group and its environment, including Group-wide controls, 
and assessing the risks of material misstatement at the Group level. Of the Group’s 81 principal 
components, 23 were subject to a full audit and 3 were subject to specified audit procedures where the 
extent of our testing was based on our assessment of the risks of material misstatement and of the 
materiality of the Group’s operations at those locations. 

These 26 components represent the principal business units and account for 87% of the Group’s revenue 
and 96% of the Group’s profit before tax and 86% of the Group’s net assets. 

The group engagement team worked from the group’s London office, directing and supervising the work 
of component auditors. Senior members of the group audit team visited the Bangladesh and India 
components during the current year to discuss the component auditors’ risk assessment, and review 
documentation of the findings from their work. 

Scope
Full scope
Specified audit procedures
Review at group level

Revenue %
85
2
13

Profit before tax %
89
7
4

Net assets % 
66 
20 
14 

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We have nothing to report in respect of 
these matters.

Other information 
The Directors are responsible for the other information. 
The other information comprises the information included 
in the annual report, other than the financial statements 
and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the 
other information and, except to the extent otherwise 
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form 
of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 
our responsibility is to read the other information and, in 
doing so, consider whether the other information is 
materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our 
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to 
be materially misstated. 

If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent 
material misstatements, we are required to determine 
whether there is a material misstatement in the financial 
statements or a material misstatement of the other 
information. If, based on the work we have performed, we 
conclude that there is a material misstatement of this 
other information, we are required to report that fact.

Responsibilities of directors 
As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities statement, the Directors are responsible for the 
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for 
such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial 
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s and the 
parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going 
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate 
the Group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements 
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that 
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an 
audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the 
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the 
basis of these financial statements. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the 
Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms 
part of our auditor’s report. 

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Report on other legal and regulatory requirements 

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

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the information given in the strategic report and the Directors’ report for the financial year for which 
the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

the strategic report and the Directors’ report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal 
requirements. 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and or the parent company and their 
environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified any material misstatements in 
the strategic report or the Directors’ report. 

Matters on which we are required to report by exception 
Adequacy of explanations received and accounting records 
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report 
to you if, in our opinion: 

We have nothing to report in respect of 
these matters.

■ we have not received all the information and 
explanations we require for our audit; or 

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adequate accounting records have not been kept by 
the parent company, or 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. 

Directors’ remuneration 
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are also required to 
report if in our opinion certain disclosures of directors’ 
remuneration have not been made.

We have nothing to report in respect of 
this matter.

Use of our report 
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 
of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s 
members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than 
the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the 
opinions we have formed. 

Michael Williams, FCA (Senior statutory auditor) 
For and on behalf of Deloitte LLP 
Statutory Auditor 
London, United Kingdom 

10 April 2019

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FIVE YEAR RECORD 

 2018 
£’m

 2017 
£’m
Restated

 2016 
£’m

 2015 
£’m
Restated 

 2014  
£’m 

Revenue - continuing operations

 309.8 
––––––––––

 298.3 
––––––––––

 257.9 
––––––––––

 244.7 
––––––––––

 238.9  
–––––––––– 

Profit before tax
Taxation

Profit from continuing operations

(Loss)/profit from 
  discontinued operation

Profit/(loss) attributable to owners  
  of the parent

Equity dividends paid

Equity 
Called up share capital
Reserves

Total shareholders’ funds

Earnings/(loss) per share
Earnings per share 
  - continuing operations
Dividend paid per share

 52.5 
 (20.0)
––––––––––
 32.5 
––––––––––

 27.6 
 (12.2)
––––––––––
 15.4
––––––––––

 26.5 
 (12.4)
––––––––––
 14.1 
––––––––––

 24.0 
 (13.2)
––––––––––
 10.8 
––––––––––

 22.0  
 (13.7) 
–––––––––– 
 8.3  
–––––––––– 

(0.2)
––––––––––

14.8
––––––––––

(20.0)
––––––––––

(3.6)
––––––––––

– 
–––––––––– 

 25.2 
––––––––––

 23.8 
––––––––––

 (10.7)
––––––––––

 1.4 
––––––––––

 2.8  
–––––––––– 

 3.8 
––––––––––

 3.6 
––––––––––

 3.6 
––––––––––

 3.5 
––––––––––

 3.5  
–––––––––– 

 0.3 
 395.2 
––––––––––
 395.5 
––––––––––

 0.3 
 368.1 
––––––––––
 368.4 
––––––––––

 0.3 
 330.5 
––––––––––
 330.8 
––––––––––

 0.3 
 320.6 
––––––––––
 320.9 
––––––––––

 0.3  
 321.4  
–––––––––– 
 321.7  
–––––––––– 

 912.4 p 

 861.7 p         (387.4) p 

 50.7 p 

 102.7 p  

919.6 p 
 138 p 

 325.9 p           336.7 p 
 130 p 

 132 p 

 181.0 p 
 126 p 

 102.7 p  
 125 p  

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