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Company Registration No. SC031286 (Scotland) 

Company 

year 
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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CONTENTS 

Page 

Company Information ...................................................................................................................................... 2 

Chairman’s Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 3 

Strategic Report .............................................................................................................................................. 5 

Directors’ Report ............................................................................................................................................. 8 

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 11 

Independent Auditor’s Report ....................................................................................................................... 12 

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account .......................................................................................................... 14 

Consolidated Balance Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 15 

Company Balance Sheet .............................................................................................................................. 16 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity .............................................................................................. 17 

Company Statement of Changes in Equity ................................................................................................... 18 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ........................................................................................................ 19 

Company Statement of Cash Flows .............................................................................................................. 20 

Notes to the Financial Statements ................................................................................................................ 21 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

COMPANY INFORMATION 

DIRECTORS: 

Mr A W Adam 
Mrs A F Adam 
Mr J G Adam 
Mr I Smith 
Mr R MacLeod 
Mr R Eddie (non-executive) 
Ms M H Motion 
Mr M Benson (non-executive) 
Mr E MacLeod  
Mr T Leggeat  

SECRETARY: 

Ms M H Motion 

REGISTERED OFFICE: 

Alexander Fleming House 
8 Southfield Drive 
ELGIN 
IV30 6GR 

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 

SC031286 (Scotland) 

SOLICITORS: 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR: 

Kerr Stirling LLP 
10 Albert Place 
STIRLING 
FK8 2QL 

Burness Paull 
50 Lothian Road 
Festival Square 
EDINBURGH 
EH3 9WJ 

Johnston Carmichael LLP 
Commerce House 
South Street 
ELGIN 
IV30 1JE 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

I am pleased to report another year of strong growth with turnover increasing 22% to £111 million and profit 
before tax by 31% to £6.7 million. Reaching the milestone of £100 million revenue for the first time in our 
history has largely been due to the tremendous work carried out by each and every one of our 500 staff.  

Springfield  Properties  is  a  leading  housebuilder  focused  on  Scotland  offering  high-quality  private  and 
affordable housing. In the year ended 31 May 2017, Springfield saw growth in all parts of its business as 
completions increased with 620 new homes and the group adding significantly to the strong land bank that 
secures our future growth. At year end, our strong land bank (including secured sites subject to planning) 
stood at 9,195 plots.  

Private Housing 

Springfield’s private housing business has achieved a strong reputation in Scotland of delivering high-quality, 
high-specification housing with the widest range of choice offered to homeowners. We have also developed 
a  core  competency  in  developing  difficult  sites.  Our  advantage  lies  in  the  fact  that  our  decision  making 
process is flexible and quick as everything is done locally in Scotland.  

During  the  year,  we  built  437  private  homes,  representing  a  year-on-year  growth  of  10%.  In  the  private 
housing  business,  our main  focus for this  year has  been  to  progress  the  Springfield Villages. We  have  a 
current  pipeline  of five  villages  secured in strong  locations  near fast-growing  cities  and  well connected  to 
transport infrastructure. These five villages will deliver 10,000 homes and provide us with a firm base for the 
future. Our ‘Village’ concept involves developing larger sites of 800 to 3,000 homes and includes amenities 
such as schools, high street, medical centres etc. By building full villages we benefit from planning efficiencies 
as  we  control  the  full  masterplan,  from  rising  land  values  and  from  securing  approximately  20  years  of 
development with known land costs.  

The  Dykes  of  Gray  village  near Dundee,  which  will  have  potentially  1,500  new  homes,  is  already  up  and 
running and provided us with 48 sales this year, bringing the total number of completions to 56. The finished 
product – both the homes and the community areas – look superb and set the standard for our other villages.  

We have also made a start at the Wisp village near Edinburgh, where the first of potentially 800 homes are 
under construction and sales are strong. At Bertha Park village in Perth, which will be around 3,000 homes, 
the access road is under construction, and will see the start of construction and sales on site from autumn 
2017. At Elgin village, we are still obtaining the necessary contracts and construction of the 2,500 homes is 
expected to start in 2018. Post-period, plans for the first 870 new homes, two new schools and the state-of-
the-art Moray Sports Centre were approved by Moray Council Planning Committee. 

A fifth village has been added to our portfolio in the past year. Durieshill near Stirling will provide us with 
2,500-3,000 homes. We have secured the land and are working on the planning application. 

Affordable Housing 

Springfield has achieved a solid track record since we entered the affordable housing market in 2002. This 
part of the group’s business has contracted revenues and low capital exposure.  

Over the years we have increasingly become a trusted partner of local authorities as we steadily increase 
the number of affordable homes built and handed over. One of our main aims over the past two years has 
been to increase the size of our affordable housing business. This year we have built 183 affordable homes, 
up 91% from 2015/2016. This brings the number of affordable homes built to date to over 1,500 homes, and 
gives us approximately 4% share of the affordable housing market in Scotland.  

The Scottish Government has allocated £3.2 billion to build 50,000 affordable homes over the course of this 
parliament.  This  is  a  massive  increase from  the  30,000  target  of  the  last five  years. Our  land  buying  and 
planning team have been busy securing land to help meet this target and we expect to see positive results 
from this activity start to feed through into our accounts next year. We have strong relationships with 12 local 
authorities  and  housing  associations  and  are  negotiating  with  seven  more.  These  relationships  will  be 
instrumental in reaching our target to double turnover in affordable housing over the next two years. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 (CONTINUED) 

Outlook 

As we look to the future, I would like to express gratitude to those who have enabled us to reach this point. 
In particular, on behalf of the management team, I would like to thank all of our 500 staff for their on-going 
support. With  the  strengthening  of  Springfield’s foundations  and  the  long-term  growth  drivers  showing  no 
sign of abating, we look forward to delivering further growth in 2017/18.  

In  the  2017/2018  year,  our  focus  will  continue  to  be  to  progress  our  five  villages  and  bring  those  most 
advanced towards completion. To be given the privilege to design and build a complete village is an awesome 
responsibility, one that everyone in Springfield relishes, particularly in the knowledge that our work will be a 
feature of the Scottish built environment for hundreds of years to come. 

In our affordable housing business, we expect to double our efforts and continue to grow. 

There  is  no  doubt  that  there  will  be  many  changes  to  come  and  we  will  approach  them  with  our  usual 
enthusiasm.  The  things  that  make  Springfield  successful  -  our  focus  on  customers  and  quality  -  will  not 
change. They will go on making Springfield successful whatever the challenges. 

It’s an exciting future for Springfield!  

Mr A W Adam 

Chairman 

21 August 2017 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

STRATEGIC REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS 

The principal business of the group continued to be that of property development. The Chairman’s Statement 
on page 3 details activities and development of the business over the year. 

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS 
Highlights include: 

  Revenue increased by 22% to £111m 
  Profit before tax increased by 31% to £6.7m  
  The group built its 4,000th home 
  Completions increased by 25% with 620 new homes handed over 
 
 
 

91% increase in affordable housing handovers 
4 new villages are at various stages in planning and build for 800 to 3,000 homes 
Land for a 5th new village secured near Stirling with potential for 3,000 homes. Land for new villages 
already secured in Dundee – potentially 1,500 homes, Edinburgh – potentially 800 homes, Perth – 
potentially 3,000 homes, and Elgin – potentially 2,500 homes.  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 
2017 vs 2016 

Financial 

Revenue 

Gross Profit 

Operating Profit 

Profit before Tax 

Work in Progress 

Working Capital 

Net Assets 

Completions 

Private 

Affordable 

Total 

Average Selling Price 

Private  

Affordable 

May-17 

£000 

110,589 

16,684 

7,832 

6,691 

81,800 

70,158 

32,387 

May-16 

£000 

90,779 

13,790 

6,109 

5,101 

73,837 

55,095 

29,245 

Homes 

Homes 

437 

183 

620 

£000 

197.6 

127.0 

399 

96 

495 

£000 

195.7 

125.6 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

STRATEGIC REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 (CONTINUED) 

Personnel 

  Number of employees up to 491 in May 2017 from 456 in May 2016 
 

104 employees, 21.2% of the workforce in training / apprenticeships in May 2017, up from 19.3% of 
the workforce in May 2016 

Environmental 
All  homes  are  designed  to  the  latest  environmental  standards.  Within  the  regulatory  requirements  when 
designing homes we work to optimise the following: improving profitability, reducing environmental impact 
and minimising energy bills for customers. 

Affordable  housing  is  built  to  an  environmental  standard  higher  than  regulatory  requirement  reducing  the 
environmental impact of our homes overall.  

Quality Management 
The company is accredited to ISO 19011-2011 standard. During 2017 there was a rise of 32% in the number 
of improvements actioned as a result of quality management compared to 2016.  

KEY RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 

Area  of  risks  identified  and  mitigated  against  include:  market,  credit,  liquidity,  price  /  sales,  cash  flow, 
resources,  legal  and  regulatory,  health  and  safety,  land  supply,  planning  and  funding.  Market,  credit  and 
liquidity risk are dealt with at note 26 of the financial statements. 

Price / Sales Risk  
The risk of facing reduced demand in an area is mitigated by  

  Regular reviews of market conditions, product range, pricing and geographic spread to make sure 

the right homes are delivered in the right places at a profitable price.  

  Customer service, quality of build and customer satisfaction are monitored to maintain reputation. 
  Monitoring  of  changes  in  government  housing  policy  highlights  opportunities  and  allows  forward 

planning to mitigate risks identified as result of changes in policy. 

  Mortgage availability remained strong. Any reduction in mortgage availability in the private market is 

mitigated by growth of the affordable housing side of the business. 

Cash Flow Risk 
Detailed budgeting and regular forecasting allows efficient management of future cash flows.   

Resources Risk 
The labour market is competitive and there is some upward pressure on building materials.  

Strategies in place to maintain Springfield’s reputation as a good employer and ensure the appropriate supply 
of skills includes:  

 
 
 

remuneration and reward review 
annual training review for every employee 
a board led culture of empowerment 

Upward pressure on materials prices is being mitigated by: 

 
 
 

actively seeking alternative suppliers and materials  
standardising materials and products across construction to add to buying power 
negotiating deals at a national level directly with manufacturers 

Legal and Regulatory Risk 
The group has an in house legal department which advises and supports the group with legal compliance. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

STRATEGIC REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 (CONTINUED) 

Health and Safety Risk 
There are health and safety risks inherent to construction. Health and safety is an agenda item at every board 
meeting. The group has an in house health and safety department which ensures overall compliance by 

  monitoring health and safety standards across sites with regular visits 
 
 
 

taking action where required  
initiating training 
introducing or updating applicable policies or procedures 

Land Supply Risk 
The risk of securing sufficient land is mitigated by a healthy and growing supply of land secured by contract 
(17  years  plus)  in  a  spread  of  geographic  locations  which  will  appeal  to  our range  of  customers.  Land  is 
brought forward, through the planning system, in tranches considered by the board to be sufficient to allow 
the company to achieve its plans for growth. 
Planning Risk 
Delays  in  receiving  planning  consents could interrupt  business.  Planning is  dealt  with  internally  by  expert 
planners who have good relationships with local authorities. And who are supported by a full architectural 
and design team. The board reviews the balance of land held at the various stages of planning to ensure the 
appropriate flow of consented land. 

Funding Risk 
The group has bank facilities which have appropriate covenants and sufficient headroom in place.  The group 
and funders communicate regularly.   

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES 

Details  of  the  group’s  financial  risk  management  objectives  and  policies  are  set  out  in  Note  26  to  these 
financial statements. 

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 

Future development of the group is dealt with in the Chairman’s Statement.  

Mr A W Adam 

Chairman 

21 August 2017 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

The directors present their annual report and the audited financial statements of the group for the year ended 
31 May 2017. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND BUSINESS REVIEW 

The  group  is  no  longer  required  to  include  the  Principal  Activity  and  Review  of  the  Business  within  the 
Directors’ Report. This information is now included within the Strategic Report above, as part of the ‘Review 
of the Business’ under the Amendment to the Companies Act 2006 of s.414c(2a). 

DIRECTORS 

The Board comprised the following directors who served throughout the year and up to the date of this report:  

Name 

Position 

Mr A W Adam 
Mrs A F Adam 
Mr J G Adam 
Mr I Smith 
Mr R MacLeod 
Mr R Eddie 
Ms M H Motion 
Mr M Benson 
Mr E MacLeod 
Mr T Leggeat 

Chairman 
Director 
Director 
Managing Director 
Civils Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Financial Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Commercial Director 
Partnerships Director 

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS 

The directors’ interests in the share capital of the company at 31 May 2017, held either directly or through 
related parties, were as follows: 

Name of director 

Mr A W Adam 

-  Direct                       
- 

Indirect 

Mrs A F Adam 
Mr J G Adam 
Mr I Smith 

-  Direct 
- 

Indirect 

Mr R MacLeod 
Mr R Eddie 
Ms M H Motion 
Mr M Benson 
Mr E MacLeod 
Mr T Leggeat 

Number of 
ordinary 
shares 

% of ordinary share 
capital and voting 
rights 

3,112,500 
1,464,746 
926,200 
1,274,000 

32,400 
77,092 
51,900 
- 
1,000 
- 
414 
1,230 
6,941,482 

42.6% 
20.1% 
12.7% 
17.4% 

0.4% 
1.1% 
0.7% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
95.0% 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 (CONTINUED) 

RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS 

The results for the year are set out on page 14. 

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £2,336,930 (2016 - £2,132,910), equating to 32p (2016 – 30p) 
per share. There is no final dividend proposed. 

EMPLOYEE CONSULTATION 

The  group’s  policy  is  to  consult  and  discuss  with  employees’  representatives  matters  likely  to  affect  their 
interests. 

Once a year employees are given the opportunity to purchase shares in the company. 

DISABLED PERSONS 

The group’s policy is to recruit disabled workers for those vacancies that they are able to fill. All necessary 
assistance with initial training courses is given. Once employed, a career plan is developed so as to ensure 
suitable opportunities for each disabled person. Arrangements are made, wherever possible, for retraining 
employees who become disabled, to enable them to perform work identified as appropriate to their aptitude 
and abilities. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

The group places considerable value on the involvement of its employees and has continued to keep them 
informed on matters affecting them as employees and on various factors affecting the performance of the 
group. This is achieved through formal and informal meetings. Equal opportunity is given to all employees 
regardless of their sex, age, colour, race, religion or ethnic origin. 

POST YEAR END EVENTS 

Details of post year end events are included in note 31 to the financial statements. 

GOING CONCERN 

The  directors  have  a  reasonable  expectation  that  the  group  has  adequate  resources  to  continue  in 
operational existence for the foreseeable future and thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis in 
preparing the financial statements.  Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be 
found in note 2.4 of the financial statements. 

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO THE AUDITOR 

In the case of each of the persons who are directors of the company and group at the date when this report 
is approved: 

• 

• 

So far as each director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company and group’s 
auditor is unaware; and 

Each of the directors has taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a director to make themselves 
aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of the information. 

This information is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of Section 418 of the 
Companies Act 2006. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 (CONTINUED) 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

The  group  supports  the  concept  of  an  effective  Board  leading  and  controlling  the  group.    The  Board  of 
Directors is responsible for approving company and group policy and strategy.  It meets regularly and has a 
schedule  of  matters  specifically  reserved  to  it  for  decision.    All  directors  have  access  to  advice  from 
independent  professionals  at  the  group's  expense.  Training  is  available for new  and  existing  directors  as 
necessary. 

COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS 

Communications  with  shareholders  are  given  a  high  priority  by  the  management.    In  addition  to  the 
publication of an annual report and an interim report, there is regular dialogue with shareholders and analysts.   

INTERNAL CONTROL 

The directors acknowledge they are responsible for the company and group’s system of internal control and 
for  reviewing  the  effectiveness  of  these  systems.  The  risk  management  process  and  systems  of  internal 
control  are  designed  to  manage  rather  than  eliminate  the  risk  of  the  group  failing  to  achieve  its  strategic 
objectives.  It  should  be  recognised  that  such  systems  can  only  provide  reasonable  and  not  absolute 
assurance  against  material  misstatement  or  loss.  The  group  has  well  established  procedures  which  are 
considered adequate given the size of the business. 

AUDITOR 

The  Board  as  a  whole  considers  the  appointment  of  the  external  auditor,  including  their  independence, 
specifically including the nature and scope of non-audit services provided. 

The auditor, Johnston Carmichael LLP, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies 
Act 2006. 

REMUNERATION 

The  remuneration  of  the  directors  has  been  fixed  by  the  Board  as  a  whole.  The  Board  seeks  to  provide 
appropriate reward for the skill and time commitment required so as to retain the right calibre of director at a 
cost to the group which reflects current market rates. 

Details of directors’ fees and of payments made for professional services rendered are set out in Note 7 to 
the financial statements. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 

Details  of  the  financial  risk  management  objectives  and  policies  are set  out  in  Note  26  to  these  financial 
statements. 

On behalf of the board 

Mr A W Adam 

Chairman 

21 August 2017 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES 

The  directors  are  responsible  for  preparing  the  Strategic  Report,  Directors’  Report  and  the  financial 
statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. 

Company law requires the directors to prepare group and company financial statements for each financial 
year.  Under that law the directors have elected to prepare group financial statements in accordance with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (“IFRS”  as  adopted  by  the  European  Union  (“EU”))  and  have 
also elected to prepare the parent company financial statements in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the 
EU.  Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied 
that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the parent company and profit or 
loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: 

• 

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 

•  make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

• 

• 

state whether applicable IFRSs have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and 
explained in the financial statements 

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that 
the group and parent company will continue in business. 

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain 
the  group’s  and  parent  company’s  transactions  and  disclose  with  reasonable  accuracy  at  any  time  the 
financial position of the group and parent 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 group 
and parent 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  United  Kingdom  governing  the  preparation  and 
dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

On behalf of the board 

Mr A W Adam 

Chairman 

21 August 2017 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

We have audited the financial statements of Springfield Properties Plc for the year ended 31 May 2017, which 
comprise the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, the Consolidated and Company Balance Sheets, the 
Consolidated  and  Company  Statements  of  Cash  Flows,  the  Consolidated  and  Company  Statements  of 
Changes in Equity and the related notes numbered 1 to 31. The financial reporting framework that has been 
applied in their preparation is the applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (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. 

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 group'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. 

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITOR 

As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities set out on page 11, the directors are 
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and 
fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with 
applicable  law  and  International  Standards  on  Auditing  (UK  and  Ireland).  Those  standards  require  us  to 
comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s (APB’s) Ethical Standards for Auditors. 

SCOPE OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient 
to  give  reasonable  assurance  that  the  financial  statements  are  free  from  material  misstatement,  whether 
caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to 
the group's and the parent company’s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately 
disclosed;  the  reasonableness  of  significant  accounting  estimates  made  by  the  directors;  and  the  overall 
presentation of the financial statements.  In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information 
in the Annual Report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements and to identify 
any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge 
acquired  by  us  in  the  course  of  performing  the  audit.  If  we  become  aware  of  any  apparent  material 
misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report. 

OPINION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

In our opinion: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the  financial  statements  give  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  state  of  the  group’s  and  the  parent 
company's affairs as at 31 May 2017 and of the group’s profit for the year then ended;  

the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by 
the European Union; and 

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. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC (CONTINUED) 

OPINION ON OTHER MATTER PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit; 

 

 

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; 

the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable 
legal requirements.  

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION 

In  light  of  the  knowledge  and  understanding  of  the  group  and  the  parent  company  and  its  environment 
obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified any material misstatements in the Strategic Report 
and the Directors’ Report. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to 
report to you if, in our opinion: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

adequate accounting records have not been kept 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; or 

certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

David McBain (Senior Statutory Auditor) 
for and on behalf Johnston Carmichael LLP 

Chartered Accountants   
Statutory Auditor 

21 August 2017   

Commerce House 
South Street 
Elgin 
IV30 1JE 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Administrative expenses 

Other operating income 

Notes 

2017 
£000 

4 

         110,589 

         (93,905) 

           16,684 

           (8,945) 

               93 

2016 
£000 

90,779 

(76,989) 

13,790 

(7,811) 

130 

Operating profit  

5 

                7,832 

 6,109 

Interest receivable and similar income 

Finance costs 

Profit before tax 

Tax 

Profit for the year and total comprehensive income 

Profit for the year and total comprehensive income is 
attributable to: 

-Owners of the parent company 

-Non-controlling interests 

                  4 

8 

          (1,145) 

9 

 6,691 

(1,278) 

5,413 

5,359 

54 

5,413 

1 

(1,009) 

     5,101 

(1,036) 

4,065 

4,065 

- 

4,065 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings, on profit for the year (pence per share) 

10 

73.42p 

57.08p 

The group has no items of other comprehensive income. 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 

AS AT 31 MAY 2017 

Note 

12 

17 

15 

16 

18 

20 

21 

20 

21 

22 

23 

23 

Non-current assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Accounts receivable 

Current assets 

Inventories and work in progress 

Accounts receivable 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Accounts payable 

Short-term borrowings 

Short-term obligations under finance lease 

Corporation tax 

Non-current liabilities 

Long-term borrowings 

Long-term obligations under finance lease 

Deferred tax 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Share capital 

Share premium 

Retained earnings 

Equity attributable to owners of the parent 
company 

Non-controlling interests 

2017 
£000 

2,803 

488 

3,291 

81,800 

6,447 

8,335 

96,582 

2016 
£000 

2,214 

485 

2,699 

73,837 

4,105 

2 

77,944 

As at  
1 June 2015 
£000 

2,120 

467 

2,587 

60,611 

5,134 

12 

65,757 

99,873 

80,643 

68,344 

25,050 

- 

500 

874 

20,049 

1,750 

341 

709 

20,498 

1,475 

349 

176 

26,424 

22,849 

22,498 

40,429 

28,182 

19,327 

588 

45 

41,062 

 67,486 

309 

58 

28,549 

51,398 

247 

58 

19,632 

42,130 

32,387 

29,245 

26,214 

73 

10,285 

22,017 

32,375 

12 

32,387 

73 

10,177 

18,995 

71 

9,080 

17,063 

29,245 

26,214 

- 

- 

29,245 

26,214 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 21 August 2017 

Signed on behalf of the Board by: 

Mr A W Adam 
Chairman 

Company number: SC031286 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET 

AS AT 31 MAY 2017 

Non-current assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Investments 

Accounts receivable 

Current assets 

Inventories and work in progress 

Accounts receivable 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Accounts payable 

Short-term borrowings 

Short-term obligations under finance lease 

Corporation tax 

Non-current liabilities 

Long-term borrowings 

Long-term obligations under finance lease 

Deferred tax 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Share capital 

Share premium 

Retained earnings 

Total equity 

Note 

12 

14 

17 

15 

16 

18 

20 

21 

20 

21 

22 

23 

23 

2017 
£000 

1,717 

42 

488 

2,247 

81,800 

6,585 

8,324 

96,709 

2016 
£000 

2,214 

- 

485 

2,699 

73,837 

4,105 

2 

77,944 

As at  
1 June 2015 
£000 

2,120 

- 

467 

2,587 

60,611 

5,134 

12 

65,757 

98,956 

80,643 

68,344 

25,040 

- 

222 

767 

20,049 

1,750 

341 

709 

20,498 

1,475 

349 

176 

26,029 

22,849 

22,498 

40,429 

28,182 

19,327 

336 

38 

40,803 

 66,832 

309 

58 

28,549 

51,398 

247 

58 

19,632 

42,130 

32,124 

29,245 

26,214 

73 

10,285 

21,766 

73 

10,177 

18,995 

71 

9,080 

17,063 

32,124 

29,245 

26,214 

As permitted s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and 
related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £5,108,803 (2016 - £4,064,549). 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 21 August 2017 

Signed on behalf of the Board by: 

Mr A W Adam 
Chairman 

Company number: SC031286 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

  Notes 

Share 
capital 
£000 

Share 
premium 
£000 

Retained 
earnings 
£000 

Non-
controlling 
interest 
£000 

1 June 2015 

Issue of share capital 

23 

Total comprehensive income 
for the year 

Dividends 

31 May 2016 

Issue of share capital 

23 

Total comprehensive income 
for the year 

Acquisition of minority 
interest 

Dividends 

31 May 2017 

71 

2 

- 

- 

73 

- 

- 

- 

73 

Total 
£000 

26,214 

1,099 

4,065 

(2,133) 

29,245 

108 

9,080 

17,063 

1,097 

- 

- 

- 

10,177 

4,065 

(2,133) 

18,995 

108 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10,285 

5,359 

54 

5,413 

- 

(42) 

(42) 

(2,337) 

22,017 

- 

12 

  (2,337) 

32,387 

The share capital account records the nominal value of shares issued. 

The share premium account records the amount above the nominal value received for shares sold, less 
transaction costs. 

Retained earnings represents accumulated profits less losses and distributions. 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

  Notes 

Share capital 
£000 

Share 
premium 
£000 

Retained 
earnings 
£000 

Total 
£000 

1 June 2015 

Issue of share capital 

23 

Total comprehensive income 
for the year 

Dividends 

31 May 2016 

Issue of share capital 

23 

Total comprehensive income 
for the year 

Dividends 

31 May 2017 

71 

2 

- 

- 

73 

- 

- 

- 

9,080 

17,063 

26,214 

1,097 

- 

1,099 

- 

- 

10,177 

108 

- 

- 

4,065 

(2,133) 

18,995 

4,065 

(2,133) 

29,245 

- 

108 

5,108 

(2,337) 

21,766 

5,108 

(2,337) 

32,124 

73 

10,285 

The share capital account records the nominal value of shares issued. 

The share premium account records the amount above the nominal value received for shares sold, less 
transaction costs. 

Retained earnings represents accumulated profits less losses and distributions. 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

YEAR TO 31 MAY 2017 

Operating activities 

Profit for the year after taxation 

Adjusted for: 

Taxation charged 

Finance costs 

Interest receivable and similar income 

Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets 

Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 

Operating cash flows before movements in working 
capital 

Increase in inventory 

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 

Net cash generated from/(used in) operations 

Income taxes paid 

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 

Investing activities 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Purchase of subsidiary company 

Interest received and similar income 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Financing activities 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Proceeds from bank loans 

Proceeds from other borrowings 

Repayment of other borrowings 

Payment of finance leases obligations 

Dividends paid 

Interest paid 

Net cash inflow from financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

Note 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

5,413 

4,065 

1,278 

1,145 

(4) 

(146) 

772 

8,458 

(7,963) 

(2,345) 

5,000 

3,150 

(1,126) 

2,024 

(843) 

526 

(42) 

4 

(355) 

108 

10,000 

1,375 

(453) 

(460) 

(2,337) 

(1,145) 

7,088 

8,757 

(422) 

1,036 

1,009 

(1) 

(10) 

674 

6,773 

(13,226) 

1,011 

(454) 

(5,896) 

(502) 

(6,398) 

(293) 

10 

- 

1 

(282) 

1,099 

10,000 

400 

(365) 

(421) 

(2,133) 

(1,004) 

7,576 

896 

(1,318) 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

24 

8,335 

(422) 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

YEAR TO 31 MAY 2017 

Operating activities 

Profit for the year after taxation 

Adjusted for: 

Taxation charged 

Finance costs 

Interest receivable and similar income 

Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets 

Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 

Operating cash flows before movements in working 
capital 

Increase in inventory 

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other receivables 

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 

Net cash generated from/(used in) operations 

Income taxes paid 

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 

Investing activities 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Purchase of subsidiary company 

Interest received and similar income 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Financing activities 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Proceeds from bank loans 

Proceeds from other borrowings 

Repayment of other borrowings 

Payment of finance leases obligations 

Dividends paid 

Interest paid 

Net cash inflow from financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

5,108 

4,065 

1,164 

1,101 

(4) 

(20) 

296 

7,645 

(7,963) 

(2,483) 

5,546 

2,745 

(1,126) 

1,619 

(625) 

323 

(42) 

4 

(340) 

108 

10,000 

1,375 

(453) 

(106) 

(2,337) 

(1,120) 

7,467 

8,746 

(422) 

1,036 

1,009 

(1) 

(10) 

674 

6,773 

(13,226) 

1,011 

(454) 

(5,896) 

(502) 

(6,398) 

(293) 

10 

- 

1 

(282) 

1,099 

10,000 

400 

(365) 

(421) 

(2,133) 

(1,004) 

7,576 

896 

(1,318) 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

8,324 

(422) 

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 47 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

1.  Organisation and trading activities 

Springfield Properties PLC (“the company”) is incorporated and domiciled in Scotland as a public limited 
company and operates from its registered office in Alexander Fleming House, 8 Southfield Drive, Elgin, 
IV30 6GR.  

The group consists of Springfield Properties PLC and its subsidiary, Glassgreen Hire Limited. 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies 

The principal accounting policies adopted and applied in the preparation of the financial statements are set 
out below. 

These have been consistently applied to all the years presented unless otherwise stated. 

2.1.     Basis of accounting 

The financial statements of Springfield Properties Plc have been prepared in accordance with International 
Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS)  as  adopted  for  use  in  the  European  Union  (“EU”)  applied  in 
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Companies  Act  2006.  These  are  the  first  financial  statements 
prepared under IFRS, see note 30 for the explanation of transition to IFRS. 

The group has adopted all the standards and amendments to existing standards which are mandatory for 
accounting  periods  beginning  on  1  June  2015.  The  group  has  not  early  adopted  any  other  standard, 
interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective. 

At  31  May  2017  the  following  new  and  revised  IFRSs  relevant  to  the  group  are  issued  but  are  not  yet 
effective: 

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
IFRS 16 Leases 
IAS  7  (amendments)  Disclosure  of  changes  in  liabilities  arising  from  financing 
activities 
IAS 12 (amendments) Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses 
Annual Improvements to IFRSs: 2014-2016 cycle 

Effective date 
1 January 2018 

1 January 2018 
1 January 2019* 
1 January 2017* 

1 January 2017* 
1 January 2017* 

*Not yet endorsed for use in the EU 

 

 

 

IFRS 9 will impact both the measurement and disclosures of financial instruments. The group is 
currently assessing the impact of the revisions on the group’s and company’s results and financial 
position,  a  process  we  expect  to  be  finalised  during  the  year  ending  31  May  2018.  Until  such 
assessment is completed it is not practical to provide an estimate of the full effect of IFRS 9. The 
group has not yet completed the assessment of the full effect of this standard. 

IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’. It is expected that this standard will result in 
some  changes  for  construction  companies,  however  the  group  has  not  yet  completed  the 
assessment of the full effect of this standard. 

IFRS 16 'Leases'. IFRS 16 requires lessees to recognise a lease liability reflecting future lease 
payments and a 'right of use asset' for virtually all lease contracts. This is effective for the period 
beginning on 1 August 2019, with earlier adoption permitted if IFRS 15 'Revenue from contracts 
with customers' is also applied. The group has not yet assessed the full effect of this standard. 

Of the other IFRSs and IFRICs, none are expected to have a material effect on the financial statements.  

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.  

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

2.2.   Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of Springfield Properties PLC and its subsidiary 
(ie entities that the group controls through its power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to 
obtain economic benefits). 

All financial statements are made up to 31 May 2017.  

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are 
eliminated on consolidation. 

2.3.   Functional and presentation currencies 

The financial statements are presented in Pound Sterling (£), rounded to the nearest £000, which is also 
the currency of the primary economic environment in which the group operates (its functional currency).  

2.4.   Going concern 

Any  consideration  of  the  foreseeable  future  involves  making  a  judgement,  at  a  particular  point  in  time, 
about future events which are inherently uncertain.  

At  the  time  of  approving  the  financial  statements,  the  directors  have  a  reasonable  expectation  that  the 
group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.  Thus the 
directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

2.5.   Revenue recognition 

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of VAT and trade 
discounts. 

Private house sales 

Revenue on private house sales is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have 
been transferred to the purchaser which will normally occur at handover / legal completion. 

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable on legal completion. 

Construction contracts 

Revenue from construction contracts is recognised based on the measured value of work completed as 
construction progresses. The measured value of work is based on certified valuations which consider the 
stage of completion of contracts. 

Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract costs are recognised 
as expenses in the period in which they are incurred and contract revenue is recognised to the extent of 
contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recoverable. 

Contract expenses are recognised as incurred unless they create an asset related to future contract activity. 
An expected loss on a contract is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account. 

Revenues derived from variations on contracts are recognised only when they have been accepted by the 
customer. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

2.6.   Employee benefits 

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense in the period in 
which the services are received, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of 
stock. 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services 
are received. 

Termination  benefits  are  recognised  immediately  as  an  expense  when  the  group  is  demonstrably 
committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 

2.7.   Retirement benefits 

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. 

2.8.   Borrowing costs 

Borrowing costs relating to qualifying assets are capitalised. All other borrowing costs are recognised as 
an expense in the income statement as they are incurred. 

2.9.   Taxation 

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

Current 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’s 
liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the 
reporting end date. 

Deferred tax 

Deferred  tax  is  provided  using  the  liability  method  on  temporary  differences  between  the  tax  bases  of 
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.  

Deferred tax is not recognised on temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of goodwill or 
other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. 

Deferred  tax  is  measured on  a  non-discounted  basis  using  the  tax  rates  and laws  that  have  then  been 
enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. 

The  carrying  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets  is  reviewed  at  each  reporting  end  date  and  reduced  to  the 
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the 
asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period 
when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss 
account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred 
tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally 
enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate 
to taxes levied by the same tax authority. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

2.10.  Property, plant and equipment 

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost net of depreciation 
and  any  impairment  losses.  Depreciation  is  recognised  so  as  to  write  off  the  cost  of  assets  less  their 
residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: 

Buildings  

- 2% straight line 

Plant and machinery 

- 25% straight line 

Fixtures, fittings & equipment 

- 25% straight line 

Motor vehicles 

- 25% straight line 

Land is not depreciated. 

The  gain  or  loss  arising  on  the  disposal  of  an  asset  is  determined  as  the  difference  between  the  sale 
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to the profit and loss account. 

2.11.  Fixed asset investments 

Interests  in  subsidiaries  are  initially  measured  at  cost  and  subsequently  measured  at  cost  less  any 
accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and 
any impairment losses or reversals or impairment losses are recognised immediately in the profit and loss 
account. 

A  subsidiary  is  an  entity  controlled  by  the  company.  Control  is  the  power  to  govern  the  financial  and 
operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. 

2.12.  Impairment of fixed assets 

At each reporting end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible fixed assets to determine 
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication 
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment 
loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the group 
estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. Any impairment loss and 
reversal of losses are recognised in the profit and loss account. 

2.13.  Inventory 

Property, including land held under development, acquired or being constructed for sale in the ordinary 
course of business, rather than to be held for rental or capital appreciation, is held as stock and is measured 
at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 

Cost comprises of the invoiced value of the goods purchased and includes attributable direct costs, labour 
and production overheads. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of the business, based on market 
prices at the reporting date and discounted for the time value of money if material, less estimated costs of 
completion and the estimated costs necessary to  make the sale. Any excess of the carrying amount of 
stocks over its net realisable value is recognised as an impairment loss in the profit and loss account. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

  2.13. Inventory (continued) 

At  each  reporting  date,  an  assessment  is  made  for  impairment.  Any  excess  of  the  carrying  amount  of 
stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss 
in the income profit and loss account. 

Where  sites  are  ‘secured’  via  option  agreements,  these  sites  are  only  included  as  inventory  when  the 
agreement becomes unconditional. 

Options included as part of inventory are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 

2.14.  Construction contracts 

Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised 
by reference to the measured valuation of work of the contract activity at the reporting end date. Variations 
in  contract  work,  claims  and  incentive  payments  are  included  to  the  extent  that  the  amount  can  be 
measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable. 

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed contract turnover, the expected loss is recognised 
as an expense immediately. 

Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract costs are recognised 
as expenses in the period in which they are incurred and contract revenue is recognised to the extent of 
the contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recovered. 

The  “percentage  of  completion  method” is  used  to  determine  the  appropriate  amount  to  recognise in a 
given period. The stage of completion is measured by the proportion of contract costs incurred for work 
performed to date compared to the estimated total contract costs. 

2.15.  Financial instruments 

Financial instruments are recognised in balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual 
provisions of the instrument. 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when 
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on 
a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

Loans and receivables 

All of the group’s financial assets fall into loans and receivables category. 

Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 
active  market.  Financial  assets  included  in  loans  and  receivables  are  recognised  initially  at  cost. 
Subsequent  to  initial  recognition  they  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  rate 
method, less any impairment losses. 

Impairment of financial assets 

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

A provision for impairment is made when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events 
that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been 
affected. 

Impaired debts are derecognised when they are assessed as uncollectible. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

Derecognition of financial assets 

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire 
or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of 
ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control  

of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third 
party. 

Financial liabilities 

All of the group’s financial liabilities fall into other financial liabilities category. 

Other financial liabilities 

Other  non-derivative  financial  liabilities  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value  less  any  directly  attributable 
transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these liabilities are measured at amortised cost using 
the effective interest method.  

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of 
allocating  interest  expense  over  the  relevant  period.  The  effective  interest  rate  is  the  rate  that  exactly 
discounts  estimated  future  cash  payments  through  the  expected  life  of  the  financial  liability  to  the  net 
carrying amount on initial recognition. 

Derecognition of other financial liabilities 

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or 
cancelled. 

2.16.  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and bank overdrafts. 
Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 

2.17.  Leases 

A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. 

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks 
and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases. 

Finance leases are capitalised at the commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the 
leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments.  

Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and the reduction of the lease liability so 
as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.  

Finance charges are charged to the profit and loss account. 

Operating lease payments, including any lease incentives received, are recognised in the profit and loss 
account on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease except where another more systematic basis is 
more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease asset are consumed. 

2.18.  Dividends 

Dividends are recognised as liabilities in the period in which the dividends are approved and once they are 
no longer at the discretion of the company. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

2.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

2.19.  Equity instruments 

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of a company after 
deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received 
net of direct issue costs.  

Share capital represents the amount subscribed for shares at nominal value.  

The share premium account represents premiums received on the initial issuing of the share capital. Any 
transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium, net of any related 
income tax benefits. Any bonus issues are also deducted from share premium.  

Retained  earnings  include  all  current  and  prior  period  results  as  disclosed  in  the  statement  of 
comprehensive income. 

3.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies 

In  the  application  of  the  group’s  accounting  policies  the  directors  are  required  to  make  judgements, 
estimates and assumptions  which affect reported income, expenses, assets, liabilities and disclosure of 
contingent  assets  and  liabilities.  The  estimates  and  associated  assumptions  are  based  on  historical 
experience, expectations of future events and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the 
circumstances. Actual results in the future could differ from such estimates. The estimates and underlying 
assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the 
period. 

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next year are: 

3.1.   Work in progress measurement on construction contracts 

The group undertakes construction contracts which takes place over a period of time and revenues and 
profits are recognised as the group performs under these contracts. The total work in progress value of 
£81,799,683 (2016 - £73,836,693) is impacted by the estimates involved in the construction contracts in 
relation to costs to complete and therefore expected profit margin. 

3.2.   Work in progress measurement on private house sales 

The recognition of costs expensed against properties sold at sites remaining under construction requires 
estimation of costs to complete at these sites. These estimates impact the total work in progress value 
recognised of £81,799,683 (2016 - £73,836,693). The group regularly reviews these estimates to ensure 
they reflect the latest known position. 

4.  Revenue 

Revenue analysed by class of business 

Private residential properties 

Affordable housing 

Other 

Total 

2017 
£000 

86,367 

23,250 

972 

110,589 

2016 
£000 

78,079 

12,053 

647 

90,779 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

5.  Operating profit  

Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 

Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets held under finance leases 

Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets 

Cost of inventories recognised as an expense 

Operating lease charges 

6.  Auditor’s remuneration 

2017 
£000 

300 

472 

(146) 

93,905 

274 

2016 
£000 

429 

245 

(10) 

76,989 

270 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

Fees payable to the group’s auditor for the audit of the group and 
company annual accounts 

                    36 

Fees payable to the group’s auditor for the audit of the company’s 
subsidiaries 

                      6 

Fees payable to the group auditor and their associates for other 
services to the group and company: 

   - Other non-audit services 

4 

46 

28 

- 

1 

29 

7.  Staff costs 

The average monthly number of employees (including executive directors) for the continuing operations 
was: 

Building staff 

Administrative staff 

Wages and salaries 

Social security costs 

Pension costs 

2017 

2016 

336 

                   327 

143 

                  479 

2017 
£000 

15,887 

1,496 

417 

             17,800 

122 

449 

2016 
£000 

13,980 

1,355 

323 

15,658 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

7.  Staff cost (continued) 

       Directors’ emoluments were as follows: 

Remuneration for qualifying services 

Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes 

2017 
£000 

633 

33 

666 

2016 
£000 

579 

22 

601 

The number of directors for whom  retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes 
amounted to 7 (2016 - 6). 

Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director: 

Remuneration for qualifying services 

Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes 

2017 
£000 

137 

9 

146 

2016 
£000 

127 

6 

133 

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the 
scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. 

The charge to the income statement in respect of defined contribution schemes was £417k (2016 - £323k). 
Contributions totalling £74k (2016 - £58k) were payable to the fund at the year-end and are included in 
creditors. 

8.  Finance costs 

Interest on bank overdrafts and loans 

Interest on hire purchase contracts 

Other interest 

9.  Taxation 

Current tax 

UK corporation tax on profits for the current period 

Adjustments in respect of prior periods 

Deferred tax 

Origination and reversal of timing differences 

Adjustments in respect of prior periods 

Effect of changes in tax rates 

2017 
£000 

915 

53 

177 

1,145 

2017 
£000 

1,337 

(46) 

2016 
£000 

799 

39 

171 

1,009 

2016 
£000 

1,039 

(4) 

1,291 

                1,035 

(4) 

- 

(9) 

(13) 

1,278 

2 

(1) 

- 

1 

1,036 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

9.  Taxation (continued) 

The charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit per the income statement as follows: 

Profit before tax 

Tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 19,83% (2016: 20%) 

Effects of: 

Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining 
taxable profit 

Adjustments in respect of prior years 

Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances 

Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years 

Land remediation relief 

Adjust deferred tax to closing average rate 

Tax charge for period 

2017 
£000 

6,691 

1,327 

19 

(46) 

(2) 

(12) 

(8) 

1,278 

2016 
£000 

5,101 

1,020 

18 

(4) 

3 

(1) 

- 

- 

1,036 

10.  Earnings per share 

The basic earnings per share is based on the profit for the year divided by the weighted average number 
of shares in issue during the year. The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the year ended 31 
May 2017 assumes that all shares have been included in the computation based on the weighted average 
number of days since issue.  

As there are no dilutive instruments outstanding, basic and diluted earnings per share are identical. 

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the group 

                 5,359 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

  4,065 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for basic 
earnings 

Basic earnings per share (pence per share) 

7,298,908 

7,121,808 

73.42p 

57.08p 

11.  Dividends 

Total dividend payment 

2017 
£000 

2,337 

2016 
£000 

2,133 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 

7,298,908 

7,121,808 

Dividend per share (pence per share) 

32.02 

29.95 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

12.  Property, plant and equipment 

Group 

Cost 

At 1 June 2015 

Additions 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2016 

Additions 

Disposals 

Land and 
buildings 
£000 

Plant and 
machinery  
£000 

Fixtures, 
fittings & 
equipment 
£000 

Motor 
vehicle 
£000 

658 

- 

- 

            658 

342 

   (325) 

2,818 

675 

(250) 

3,243 

1,350 

(340) 

600 

2 

- 

602 

10 

(19) 

804 

91 

(103) 

792 

39 

(81) 

Total 
£000 

4,880 

768 

(353) 

5,295 

1,741 

(765) 

At 31 May 2017 

            675 

           4,253 

             593 

            750 

         6,271 

Accumulated depreciation 

At 1 June 2015 

Depreciation charge 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2016 

Depreciation charge 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2017 

Net book value 

At 31 May 2017 

At 31 May 2016 

At 1 June 2015 

34 

13 

- 

47 

12 

(26) 

33 

1,759 

507 

(250) 

2,016 

601 

(290) 

2,327 

583 

7 

- 

590 

6 

(19) 

577 

            642 

1,926 

               16 

611 

624 

1,227 

1,059 

12 

17 

384 

         2,760 

147 

(103) 

428 

674 

(353) 

3,081 

153 

            772 

(50) 

531 

219 

364 

(385) 

3,468 

2,803 

2,214 

420 

         2,120 

The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under finance 
leases or hire purchase contracts: 

Net book value: 

Plant and machinery 

Motor vehicles 

2017 
£000 

1,133 

                   104 

2016 
£000 

503 

333 

2015 
£000 

462 

416 

                1,237 

                   836 

                   878 

Total depreciation charge 

                   472 

                   245 

297 

Fixed assets with the carrying value of £1,237k (2016 - £836k; 2015 - £878k) are pledged as security. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

12.  Property, plant and equipment (continued) 

Company 

Land and 
buildings 
£000 

Plant and 
machinery  
£000 

Fixtures, 
fittings & 
equipment 
£000 

Motor 
vehicles 
£000 

658 

- 

- 

658 

342 

(325) 

675 

34 

13 

- 

47 

12 

(26) 

33 

642 

611 

624 

2,818 

675 

(250) 

3,243 

739 

(2,030) 

1,952 

1,759 

507 

(250) 

2,016 

277 

(1,400) 

893 

1,059 

1,227 

1,059 

600 

2 

- 

602 

10 

(19) 

593 

583 

7 

- 

590 

6 

(19) 

577 

16 

12 

17 

804 

91 

(103) 

792 

- 

(792) 

- 

384 

147 

(103) 

428 

- 

(428) 

- 

- 

364 

420 

Total 
£000 

4,880 

768 

(353) 

5,295 

1,091 

(3,166) 

3,220 

2,760 

674 

(353) 

3,081 

295 

(1,873) 

1,503 

1,717 

2,214 

2,120 

Cost 

At 1 June 2015 

Additions 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2016 

Additions 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2017 

Accumulated depreciation 

At 1 June 2015 

Depreciation charge 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2016 

Depreciation charge 

Disposals 

At 31 May 2017 

Net book value 

At 31 May 2017 

At 31 May 2016 

At 1 June 2015 

The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under finance 
leases or hire purchase contracts: 

Net book value: 

Plant and machinery 

Motor vehicles 

Total depreciation charge 

2017 
£000 

639 

- 

639 

85 

2016 
£000 

503 

333 

836 

245 

2015 
£000 

462 

416 

878 

297 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

13.  Subsidiaries 

Details of the company’s subsidiaries at 31 May 2017 are as follows: 

Name of Undertaking 

Nature of Business 

Class of Shares Held 

% Held 

Glassgreen Hire Limited 

Hire of plant and 
machinery 

Ordinary 

96% 

During  the  prior  year,  the  company  acquired  80%  of  the  share  capital  for  Glassgreen  Hire  Limited  at 
nominal  value  of  £80.  Glassgreen  Hire  Limited  was  incorporated  on  21  January  2016  and  commenced 
trading on 1 June 2016. On these grounds and under section 402 of the Companies Act 2006, the company 
did  not  prepare  group  accounts  for  the  year  to  31  May  2016  as  the  subsidiary  was  dormant  and  thus 
immaterial for the purpose of giving a true and fair view. 

During the year, the company acquired a further 16% of the share capital of Glassgreen Hire Limited for 
consideration of £42,141. 

14.  Investments 

Cost 

At 1 June 2015 

Additions 

At 1 June 2016 

Additions 

At 31 May 2017 

Company 

Shares in group 
undertakings 

£000 

- 

- 

- 

42 

42 

Total 
£000 

- 

- 

- 

42 

42 

15.  Inventories and work in progress 

Group 

Work in progress 

Land under development is included in work in progress. 

2017 
£000 

81,800 

81,800 

2016 
£000 

73,837 

73,837 

2015 
£000 

60,611 

60,611 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

15.  Inventories and work in progress (continued) 

Accounts receivable in relation to construction 
contracts 

Accounts payable in relation to construction 
contracts 

Retentions held by customers for contract work 

Advances received from customers for contract 
work 

Included within inventories is £23,950k pledged as security. 

Company 

2017 
£000 

4,665 

4,665 

2017 
£000 

352 

352 

2017 
£000 

790 

(352) 

438 

Work in progress 

Land under development is included in work in progress. 

Accounts receivable in relation to construction 
contracts 

2017 
£000 

81,800 

81,800 

2017 
£000 

4,665 

4,665 

2016 
£000 

1,855 

1,855 

2016 
£000 

401 

401 

2016 
£000 

667 

(401) 

266 

2016 
£000 

73,837 

73,837 

2016 
£000 

1,855 

1,855 

2015 
£000 

2,692 

2,692 

2015 
£000 

387 

387 

2015 
£000 

720 

(387) 

333 

2015 
£000 

60,611 

60,611 

2015 
£000 

2,692 

2,692 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

15.  Inventories and work in progress (continued) 

Accounts payable in relation to construction 
contracts 

Retentions held by customers for contract work 

Advances received from customers for contract 
work 

Included within inventories is £23,950k pledged as security. 

16.  Accounts receivable 

Amounts falling due within one year 

Group 

Trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Prepayments and accrued income 

Company 

Trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Amounts due from group undertakings 

Prepayments and accrued income 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

352 

                   401 

352 

401 

2017 
£000 

790 

(352) 

438 

2017 
£000 

4,104 

2,108 

235 

2016 
£000 

667 

(401) 

266 

2016 
£000 

1,687 

2,413 

5 

2015 
£000 

387 

387 

2015 
£000 

720 

(387) 

333 

2015 
£000 

2,935 

2,194 

5 

6,447 

                4,105 

                5,134 

2017 
£000 

4,103 

2,108 

144 

230 

2016 
£000 

1,687 

2,413 

- 

5 

2015 
£000 

2,935 

2,194 

- 

5 

6,585 

                4,105 

                5,134 

The directors consider the carrying amount of the receivables approximates to their fair value. 

The group’s exposure to credit risk is limited by the fact that the group generally receives cash at the point 
of  legal  completion  of  its  sales.  There are  certain  categories  of  revenue  where  this  is  not  the  case;  for 
instance housing association revenues or land sales where management considers that the ratings of these 
various debtors are good and therefore credit risk is low. Any assets which expose the group to credit risk 
can  be  spread  over  a  considerable  number  of  properties.  As  such,  the  group  has  no  significant 
concentration  of  credit  risk,  with  exposure  spread  over  a  large  number  of  customers.  The  maximum 
exposure to credit risk at 31 May 2017 is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

17.  Accounts receivable 

Amounts falling due after one year 

Group 

Other receivables 

Company 

Other receivables 

18.  Accounts payable 

Group 

Trade creditors 

Other taxation and social security 

Other creditors 

Accruals and deferred income 

Company 

Trade creditors 

Other taxation and social security 

Other creditors 

Amounts due to group undertakings 

Accruals and deferred income 

2017 
£000 

488 

2017 
£000 

488 

2017 
£000 

12,879 

446 

111 

11,614 

2016 
£000 

485 

2016 
£000 

485 

2016 
£000 

10,814 

548 

99 

8,588 

25,050 

              20,049 

2017 
£000 

12,276 

443 

110 

651 

11,560 

2016 
£000 

10,814 

548 

99 

- 

8,588 

25,040 

              20,049 

2015 
£000 

467 

2015 
£000 

467 

2015 
£000 

12,083 

416 

185 

7,814 

20,498 

2015 
£000 

12,083 

416 

185 

- 

7,814 

20,498 

The directors consider the carrying amount of the accounts payable approximates to their fair value. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

19.  Financial assets and liabilities 

Group 

Assets 

Loans and receivables 

Total 

Liabilities 

Measured at amortised cost 

Total 

Company 

Assets 

Loans and receivables 

Total 

Liabilities 

Measured at amortised cost 

Total 

2017 
£000 

15,035 

2016 
£000 

4,588 

15,035 

                  4,588 

2017 
£000 

66,121 

2016 
£000 

50,083 

66,121 

                50,083 

2017 
£000 

15,167 

2016 
£000 

4,588 

15,167 

                  4,588 

2017 
£000 

65,583 

2016 
£000 

50,083 

65,583 

                50,083 

2015 
£000 

5,608 

5,608 

2015 
£000 

41,480 

41,480 

2015 
£000 

5,608 

5,608 

2015 
£000 

41,480 

41,480 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

20.  Borrowings 

Group 

Secured borrowings: 

Bank loans 

Bank overdrafts 

Unsecured borrowings: 

Directors' loans 

Less: payable within one year 

Payable after one year 

Company 

Secured borrowings: 

Bank loans 

Bank overdrafts 

Unsecured borrowings: 

Directors' loans 

Less: payable within one year 

Payable after one year 

2017 
£000 

37,500 

- 

37,500 

2,929 

40,429 

- 

40,429 

2017 
£000 

37,500 

- 

37,500 

2,929 

40,429 

- 

40,429 

2016 
£000 

27,500 

425 

27,925 

2,007 

29,932 

(1,750) 

28,182 

2016 
£000 

27,500 

425 

27,925 

2,007 

29,932 

(1,750) 

28,182 

2015 
£000 

17,500 

1,330 

18,830 

1,972 

20,802 

(1,475) 

19,327 

2015 
£000 

17,500 

1,330 

18,830 

1,972 

20,802 

(1,475) 

19,327 

The bank overdraft is secured by fixed securities over certain of the group's properties, and is repayable 
on demand. 

The bank loan comprises of a revolving credit facility which is repayable by August 2018 and is secured 
over certain of the group's properties. The facility attracts an interest rate of 2.5% per annum above the 
Bank of England Base Rate. 

The directors' loans are unsecured and are repayable by 2022 or any earlier period agreed and attract 
interest at either 4.5% above the Bank of England base rate or a 6% fixed rate. 

The Directors consider the carrying amount of short term borrowings approximates to their fair value. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

21.  Obligations under hire purchase contracts 

Finance  lease  and  hire  purchase  payments  represent  rentals  payable  by  the  group  for certain  items  of 
plant and machinery and are secured by the assets under lease in question. 

Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use 
of the assets. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for 
contingent rental payments. 

Group 

Minimum lease payments 
2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

Within 1 year 

Two to five years 

557 

606 

370 

335 

2015 
£000 

375 

270 

Present value of minimum lease 
payments 
2016 
£000 

2017 
£000 

2015 
£000 

500 

588 

341 

309 

650 

349 

247 

596 

1,163 

            705 

            645 

         1,088 

(75) 

1,088 

(55) 

650 

(49) 

596 

Less: unearned 
finance income 

Company 

Minimum lease payments 
2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

Within 1 year 

Two to five years 

242 

367 

370 

335 

2015 
£000 

375 

270 

Present value of minimum lease 
payments 
2016 
£000 

2017 
£000 

2015 
£000 

222 

336 

341 

309 

650 

349 

247 

596 

609 

            705 

            645 

           558 

(51) 

558 

(55) 

650 

(49) 

596 

Less: unearned 
finance income 

22.  Deferred tax 

Group 

Fixed assets – 
temporary differences 

Company 

Fixed assets – 
temporary differences 

2015 
£000 

58 

58 

2015 
£000 

58 

58 

Income 
Statement 
£000 

- 

- 

Income 
Statement 
£000 

- 

- 

2016 
£000 

58 

58 

2016 
£000 

58 

58 

Income 
Statement 
£000 

(13) 

(13) 

Income 
Statement 
£000 

(20) 

(20) 

2017 
£000 

45 

45 

2017 
£000 

38 

38 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

23.  Share capital 

Group 

Ordinary  shares  of  £1  -  allotted,  called  up  and 
fully paid 

Number of 
shares 

Share capital  
£000 

At 1 June 2015 

Issued in the year 

At 31 May 2016 

Share split in the year 

Issued in the year 

At 31 May 2017 

Company 

71,009 

1,960 

72,969 

7,223,939 

6,000 

7,302,908 

71 

2 

73 

- 

- 

73 

Ordinary  shares  of  £1  -  allotted,  called  up  and 
fully paid 

Number of 
shares 

Share capital  
£000 

At 1 June 2015 

Issued in the year 

At 31 May 2016 

Share split in the year 

Issued in the year 

At 31 May 2017 

71,009 

1,960 

72,969 

7,223,939 

6,000 

7,302,908 

71 

2 

73 

- 

- 

73 

Share premium 

£000 

9,080 

1,097 

10,177 

- 

108 

10,285 

Share premium 

£000 

9,080 

1,097 

10,177 

- 

108 

10,285 

The  parent  company  has  one  class  of  ordinary  share  which  carry  full  voting  rights  but  no  right  to  fixed 
income or repayment of capital. Distributions are at the discretion of the company. 

The share capital account records the nominal value of shares issued. 

The share premium account records the amount above the nominal value received for shares sold, less 
transaction costs. 

During the year, the nominal value of shares was split from £1 to £0.01. 

Subsequently, 6,000 £0.01 ordinary shares were allotted and fully paid up for consideration of £107,756. 

24.  Cash and cash equivalents 

For  the  purpose  of  the  statement  of  cash  flows,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  the  following  as  
at 31 May: 

Cash at bank and in hand 

2017 
£000 

8,335 

Bank overdrafts included in current liabilities  

                      - 

8,335 

2016 
£000 

3 

(425) 

(422) 

At 1 June 
2015 
£000 

12 

(1,330) 

(1,318) 

At  31  May  2017,  the  group  had  available  £2,500k  (2016:  £2,075k,  1  June  2015:  £1,170k)  of  undrawn 
committed borrowing facilities. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

25.  Capital risk management 

The group manages its capital to ensure that the group will be able to continue as a going concern while 
maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.  

The capital structure of the group consists of equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company 
and its subsidiary, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings, all as disclosed in the balance 
sheet. The group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements other than those included, from 
time to time, in the financial covenants associated with bank borrowing  

26.  Financial risk management 

The  group  is  exposed  to  a  variety  of  financial  risks  which  result  from  both  its  operating  and  investing 
activities.  The group’s risk management is coordinated by the board of directors, and focuses on actively 
securing the group’s short to medium term cash flows by minimising the exposure to financial markets. 

26.1.  Market risk 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will 
affect the group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk 
management  is  to  manage  and  control  market  risk  exposures  within  acceptable  parameters,  while 
optimising the return on risk. 

Interest rate risk 

Interest  rate  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  future cash flows  of a  financial  instrument  will fluctuate  because of 
changes  in  market  interest  rates.  The  group’s  exposure  to  the  interest  rate  risk  relates  primarily  to  its 
floating rate borrowings.  

Financial liabilities at fixed rate 

Financial liabilities at floating rate 

Non-interest bearing financial liabilities 

Interest rate sensitivity analysis 

2017 
£000 

2,157 

39,360 

24,604 

66,121 

2016 
£000 

1,150 

29,432 

19,501 

50,083 

The table below details the group’s sensitivity to increase or decrease of floating interest rates by 0.5%, 
which the directors consider to be a reasonable possible change. The analysis was applied to loans and 
borrowings (financial liabilities) based on the assumption that the amount of liability outstanding as at the 
balance sheet date was outstanding for the whole year. 

Bank of England base rate 
31 May 2017 
Interest rate 
–0.5% 
£000 

Interest rate 
+0.5% 
£000 

Bank of England base rate 
31 May 2016 
Interest rate 
–0.5% 
£000 

Interest rate 
+0.5% 
£000 

(Loss) / profit 

(202) 

202 

(150) 

150 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

26.1    Market risk (continued)  

Limitations of sensitivity analysis 

The above tables demonstrate the effect of a change in a key assumption while other assumptions remain 
unchanged. In reality, there is a correlation between the assumptions and other factors. It should also be 
noted  that  these  sensitivities  are non-linear  and  larger  or smaller impacts  should  not be  interpolated  or 
extrapolated from these results. The sensitivity analysis does not take into consideration that the group’s 
assets and liabilities are actively managed. Additionally, the financial position of the group may vary at the 
time that any actual market movement occurs. 

Other  limitations  in  the  above  sensitivity  analysis  include  the  use  of  hypothetical  market  movements  to 
demonstrate potential risk that only represent the group’s view of possible near-term market changes that 
cannot be predicted and the assumption that all interest rates move in an identical fashion. 

This analysis is for illustrative purposes only, as in practice market rates rarely change in isolation of other 
factors that also affect group’s financial position and results. 

Management believe that fair value of the loans, borrowings and finance lease obligations approximates 
their carrying amounts as the majority of obligations bear interest rates approximating market rates at 31 
May 2017. 

26.2.  Liquidity risk  

Liquidity  risk is  the  risk  that the  group  will  be  unable  to  meet  its  liabilities  as  they  fall  due.  The  group’s 
objective  is  to  maintain  a  balance  between  continuity  of  funding  and  flexibility  through  the  use  of  bank 
overdrafts, medium to long term borrowings and hire purchase contracts. 

The  maturity  profile  of  the  group  and  parent  company’s  financial  liabilities  based  on  contractual 
undiscounted payments (including interest payments) is as follows: 

Group 

31 May 2017 

Accounts 
payable 

Borrowings 

Hire purchase 

31 May 2016 

Accounts 
payable 

Borrowings 

Hire purchase 

Carrying 
amount 
£000 

24,604 

40,429 

1,088 

66,121 

Carrying 
amount 
£000 

19,501 

29,932 

650 

50,083 

Total 
minimum 
future 

payment  Within 1 year 
£000 

£000 

Within 1-2 
years 
£000 

Within 2-5 
years 
£000 

24,604 

- 

500 

- 

37,500 

- 

2,929 

406 

                  182 

25,104 

37,906 

3,111 

24,604 

40,429 

1,088 

66,121 

Total 
minimum 
future 

payment  Within 1 year 
£000 

£000 

Within 1-2 
years 
£000 

Within 2-5 
years 
£000 

19,501 

29,932 

650 

50,083 

19,501 

1,750 

341 

21,592 

- 

28,182 

222 

28,404 

- 

- 

87 

87 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

26.2    Liquidity risk (continued)  

01 June 2015 

Carrying 
amount 
£000 

Total 
minimum 
future 

payment  Within 1 year 
£000 

£000 

Within 1-2 
years 
£000 

Within 2-5 
years 
£000 

Accounts 
payable 

20,082 

20,082 

Borrowings 

             20,802 

             20,802 

Hire purchase 

596 

41,480 

596 

41,480 

20,082 

1,475 

349 

21,906 

- 

19,327 

182 

19,509 

- 

- 

65 

65 

       Company 

31 May 2017 

Accounts 
payable 

Borrowings 

Hire purchase 

31 May 2016 

Accounts 
payable 

Borrowings 

Hire purchase 

01 June 2015 

Carrying 
amount 
£000 

24,596 

40,429 

558 

65,583 

Carrying 
amount 
£000 

19,501 

29,932 

650 

50,083 

Carrying 
amount 
£000 

Total 
minimum 
future 

payment  Within 1 year 
£000 

£000 

Within 1-2 
years 
£000 

Within 2-5 
years 
£000 

24,596 

- 

222 

24,818 

- 

37,500 

211 

37,711 

- 

2,929 

125 

3,054 

24,596 

40,429 

558 

65,583 

Total 
minimum 
future 

payment  Within 1 year 
£000 

£000 

Within 1-2 
years 
£000 

Within 2-5 
years 
£000 

19,501 

29,932 

650 

50,083 

19,501 

1,750 

341 

21,592 

- 

28,182 

222 

28,404 

- 

- 

87 

87 

Total 
minimum 
future 

payment  Within 1 year 
£000 

£000 

Within 1-2 
years 
£000 

Within 2-5 
years 
£000 

Accounts 
payable 

20,082 

20,082 

Borrowings 

             20,802 

             20,802 

Hire purchase 

596 

41,480 

596 

41,480 

20.082 

1,475 

349 

21,906 

- 

19,327 

182 

19,509 

- 

- 

65 

65 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

26.3.  Credit risk  

Credit risk is the risk that a customer may default or not meet its obligations to the group on a timely basis, 
leading to financial losses to the group.  

The group’s maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to each class of recognised financial asset is the 
carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the balance sheet. At the balance sheet date, there was 
no significant concentration of credit risk to the group.  

The group manages credit risk actively monitoring their level of trade receivables and following up when 
they are overdue more than 3 months: 

The ageing profile of trade receivables was: 

Current 

Overdue 90 days 

Total book 
value 
£000 

31 May 2017 
Allowance for 
impairment 
£000 

Total book 
value 
£000 

31 May 2016 
Allowance for 
impairment 
£000 

3,908 

196 

4,104 

- 

- 

- 

1,663 

24 

1,687 

- 

- 

- 

During the year, the group had no allowance for impairment for trade receivables. 

The ageing profile of other receivables was: 

Current 

Overdue 90 days 

Total book 
value 
£000 

31 May 2017 
Allowance for 
impairment 
£000 

Total book 
value 
£000 

31 May 2016 
Allowance for 
impairment 
£000 

2,108 

- 

2,108 

- 

- 

- 

2,413 

- 

2,413 

- 

- 

- 

During the year, the group had no allowance for impairment for other receivables. 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

27.  Transactions with related parties 

Other related parties include transactions with retirement scheme in which the directors are beneficiaries, 
and close family members of key management personnel. 

During the year dividends totalling £2,222k (2016 - £1,964k) were paid to key management personnel. 

The remuneration of Key Management Personnel was £744k (2016 - £671k). 

During the year the group entered into the following transactions with related parties: 

Entities which key management 
personnel have control, significant 
influence or hold a material interest in 

Key management personnel 

Other related parties 

Sale of goods 
2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

Purchase of goods 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

6,148 

352 

37 

             6,537 

2,812 

420 

448 

3,680 

312 

447 

- 

759 

317 

268 

100 

685 

Sales to related parties represent those undertaken in the ordinary course of business. 

Entities which key management 
personnel have control, significant 
influence or hold a material interest in 

Key management personnel 

Other related parties 

Interest Paid to 

2017 
£000 

- 

163 

- 

2016 
£000 

- 

91 

7 

Rent paid to 
2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

162 

- 

161 

148 

- 

50 

163 

                  98 

323 

                198 

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date: 

Amounts receivable: 

Entities which key management personnel have control, 
significant influence or hold a material interest in (short-term) 

Key management personnel 

Other related parties 

Amounts payable 

2017 
£000 

2016 
£000 

2,413 

1,101 

                       - 

              - 

- 

1 

2,413 

1,102 

Entities which key management personnel have control, 
significant influence or hold a material interest in (short-term) 

Key management personnel 

Other related parties 

115 

2,949 

                       40 

                  3,104 

64 

2,029 

360 

2,453 

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SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

27.  Transactions with related parties (continued) 

Amounts owed to/from related parties are included within creditors and debtors respectively at the year-
end. No security has been provided on any balances. 

Transactions between the company and its subsidiary, which is a related party, have been eliminated on 
consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. 

28.  Contingencies, commitments and guarantees 

In  the  ordinary  course  of  the  group's  business  the  group  is  required  to  enter  into  performance  bond 
arrangements.  The  group's  bankers  have  provided  such  guarantees  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business 
totalling £206k (2016 - £257k). 

28.1.  Capital commitments 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 

Call and put options for the purchase of plots for development 

28.2.  Operating lease commitments 

2017 

£000 

462 

9,736 

2016 

£000 

103 

14,380 

Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the group for certain of its assets. Leases are with 
an option to extend on completion. At 31 May the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum 
lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: 

Within one year  

Two to five years 

Over five years 

29.  Controlling party 

2017 

£000 

278 

1,023 

1,159 

2,460 

2016 

£000 

271 

1,047 

1,499 

2,817 

The company is controlled by Mr A W Adam and Mrs A F Adam, who have a beneficial interest in 75.4% 
of the company's issued share capital. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2017 

30.  First-time adoption of IFRS 

These financial statements are the first the parent company and group have prepared in accordance with 
IFRS.  These  financial  statements  comply  with  IFRS  applicable  as  at  31  May  2017,  together  with  the 
comparative  period  data  for  the  year  ended  31  May  2016.  In  preparing  the  financial  statements,  the 
consolidated and company’s opening statement of financial position was prepared as at 1 June 2015, the 
group and parent company’s date of transition to IFRS.  

The reported financial position and the financial performance for the previous period were not affected by 
the transition to IFRS. 

31.  Subsequent Events  

Included in note 20 are directors’ loans of £2,929,265 which, as at 31 May 2017 were repayable by 2022 
or any earlier period agreed. Subsequent to the year-end by agreement the loans will now all be repaid by 
the end of August 2017. 

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