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22 August 2013 

TRAFALGAR NEW HOMES PLC 
(“Trafalgar” or the “Company”) 

FINAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2013 

Trafalgar  (AIM:  TRAF),  the  residential  property  developer  operating  in  southeast  England,  announces  its  audited 
results for the year ended 31 March 2013, a period which has seen a 196% increase in profit before tax. 

Highlights  

  Strategic move from ISDX to AIM in July 2013  
  Profit before tax of £617,976, a 196% increase from last year (2012: £208,619) 
  Revenue of £2,205,786 (2012: £2,346,404)  
  Losses carried forward from previous years have reduced the tax charge for this financial year  
  Work completed at Edenbridge site and sales contributed substantially to this year’s profit 
  Oakhurst Park Gardens development completed and marketing for sale to commence this September  
  Acquired sites in Ticehurst, East Sussex and Tunbridge Wells for development 
  Option entered into in respect of land in Staplehurst, Kent. Planning permission pending  

James Dubois, Chairman, said:  “As our first results announcement on AIM, I am delighted to report such positive 
news. We have worked hard to put Trafalgar New Homes in a strong position as we aim to take advantage of an 
improvement in the sector.  We are optimistic about  the future prospects of the residential property  market as 
activity has started to increase which we believe will benefit the Company over this year and next.” 

Enquiries:  

Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
Christopher Johnson 

+44 (0)1732 700 000 

Allenby Capital Ltd – Nominated Adviser and Broker 
Jeremy Porter/James Reeve 

+44 (0)20 3328 5656 

Yellow Jersey PR Limited 
Dominic Barretto/Kelsey Traynor  

+44 (0)7768 537 739 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 

I am very pleased to present the Report and Accounts for the Group for the year ended 31 March 2013. 

Business Environment 

Trafalgar New Homes continues to specialise in small developments in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the M25 ring south of 
London.  The Board believes that this strategy positions the Group in a niche market place, between local builders and 
developers and larger house building companies in the high demand area of the South East.  

As  a  Board,  we  are  optimistic  about  the  future  prospects  of  the  residential  property  market  as  activity  has  started  to 
increase which we believe will benefit the Group over the next coming year.  Various campaigns by the Government as 
well as an overall improvement in the residential property market are encouraging. 

Financials 

The  period  under  review  saw  Group  turnover  at  £2,205,786  (2012:  £2,346,404  in  a  16  month  period),  with  a  profit 
before  tax  up  196%  to  £617,976  (2012:  £208,619).    The  underlying  operating  profit  for  the  year  was  £559,732  (16 
months to 31 March 2012: £394,999). 

Land has been acquired to enable our development programme to continue profitably for 2014 and 2015. 

Outlook 

We have worked hard to put Trafalgar New Homes in a strong position as we aim to take advantage of an improvement 
in the sector.   

On 16 July 2013, we were delighted to announce our move from ISDX to AIM, something the Board felt was the next 
logical step for the Group seeking fast expansion and growth.  The Directors believe that the AIM market will assist the 
Group in attracting new investors, improving liquidity in its shares and raising additional capital when required, as well 
as enhancing the Group’s overall profile and helping to attract future acquisition opportunities moving forward. 

I  would  like  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  the  staff  and  Board  on  their  achievements,  which  have  now  laid  the 
foundation  for  substantial  future  growth  of  Trafalgar  New  Homes.    We  have  established  a  strong  team,  which  is 
essential for our continued growth and I look forward to working together over the next year.  

James Dubois 
Chairman  
21 August 2013 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORS STATEMENT 

Operations Review 

The  year  under  review  has  seen  us  continue  our  movement  towards  establishing  ourselves  as  a  force  in  the  house 
building  market  in  our  chosen  area  of  operation,  which,  as  in  previous  years,  remains  primarily  Kent,  East  Sussex, 
Surrey and the outer London M25 ring. 

At the commencement of the year, work was under way on our flagship site at Oakhurst Park Gardens, Hildenborough, 
Kent and our site at Edenbridge, Kent  which two sites  were anticipated to generate  substantial turnover over the two 
financial  years  ended  31  March  2013  and  31  March  2014.    This  has  been  the  case.    Work  was  completed  on  the 
Edenbridge  site,  which  comprised  of  eight  two  bed  apartments,  a  three  bedroom  penthouse,  a  studio  and  retail  shop 
(new build) and an existing cottage which was refurbished.  Seven of the units contributed to the profit for the year end 
under  review  and  all,  but  one,  of  the  remaining  units  are  currently  under  offer  for  sale.    This  site  contributed 
substantially to the profit for the year. 

On  the  Oakhurst  Park  Gardens  development,  work  is  complete  and  whilst  available  for  sale  now,  marketing  of  the 
properties will commence in earnest at the beginning of September, as we took the decision to delay the launch during 
the  peak  July  and  August  summer  holiday  period.    We  are  confident  that  this  site  will  contribute  substantially  to 
turnover and profit for the year ended 31 March 2014. 

During the year we have acquired sites in Ticehurst, East Sussex and Tunbridge Wells, Kent for the development of two 
units and six units respectively and development work will be undertaken on these two sites during this year, with the 
site  we  own  at  Sheerness,  Kent  (six  units)  being  commenced  at  the  same  time.    These  three  sites  are  anticipated  to 
contribute to the profit for the year ended 31 March 2015. 

The other site currently owned by us at Chatham, Kent (three units) will be retained for development or sale over the 
course of this year.  We have decided to withdraw from the development at Chipstead as satisfactory terms could not be 
agreed. 

The  success  of  our  development  activities  through  the  year  is  shown  in  the  gross  profit  achieved  for  the  year  under 
review; the profitability being further enhanced by the addition of profit generated from the sale of the balance of the 
investment properties at The Square, Maidstone, which had been retained by us through the recession. 

The consolidated profit after tax of £530,558 (2012: £208,464) on revenue of £2,205,786 is an encouraging result.  The 
losses carried forward from previous years has reduced the tax charge in 2013.  There has been a change in accounting 
policy in relation to revenue recognition as detailed in the accounting policy note on page 15. 

As stated previously, the declaration and payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Board and depends upon future 
funding requirements, profits generated and the available reserves of the Company.  It remains the Board’s intention to 
give consideration to the payment of a dividend at the earliest opportunity and we therefore aim to pay a dividend in 
respect of the financial year ending 31 March 2014, subject to the foregoing. 

We continue to negotiate the purchase of a number of sites, some with planning permission and some without planning 
consent where we are confident that planning permission will be obtained.  We have and are entering into options and 
conditional contracts on land in our chosen area of operation to ensure continuity of development activity with a view to 
achieving our projected profitability for 2015 and onwards. 

In particular, we are excited about the option we have entered into in respect of land in Staplehurst, Kent (circa 5 acres 
in  extent)  where  we  are  confident  planning  permission  will  be  obtained  and  which  has  been  acquired  by  us  for  a 
nominal consideration and at a beneficial purchase price. 

In  our  area  of  operations  we  intend  for  the  Group  to  continue  our  successful  policy  of  developing  property  of  high 
quality  to  satisfy  public  demand.    We  will  continue  our  land  acquisition  programme  to  satisfy  the  likely  needs  and 
demands of house buyers, preferring to develop a broad and varied range of residential homes, as evidenced in the year 
under review where we have developed out the Edenbridge site comprising apartments and a refurbished cottage and 
the Oakhurst site which comprises twelve three/four bedroom houses ranging in size from 1,400 sq.ft to 1,900 sq.ft each 
and which we intend to market for sale at figures in excess of £500,000 per unit. 

As regards financial matters, I can confirm that our main bankers have continued their full support for the Group and its 
activities and remains prepared to lend on realistic terms for both land acquisitions and construction costs.  Indeed, we 
have a number of financial institutions keen to support our development activities. We have three main bankers/funders 
at present, satisfying our needs on competitive terms and the Johnson family will continue to support the Group in its 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
activities  where  necessary  via  the  established  loan  accounts,  providing  the  necessary  financial  support  to  cover  the 
balance of the monies needed to buy land and build out sites and for overheads.  We borrow on a site specific basis only 
and do not seek general overdraft facilities.  

On  the  corporate  side,  we  signalled  our  intention  to  move  the  Company  from  the  ISDX  Growth  Market  (formerly 
PLUS) to AIM,  which  was completed on 16 July 2013,  and the Company's shares may be a further source of capital 
funding in the future as a result.  The Group does, indeed, intend to capitalise upon its funding sources to acquire and 
develop prime new build land sites on a favourable cost basis, where opportunities arise and it is prudent so to do.  

We continue to run the business on a low overhead base and whilst costs will rise following our admission to AIM, we 
believe we will continue to operate on a low overhead base compared to our competitors. 

The experience of the Executive Directors in the industry enables us to buy land, negotiate and enter into construction 
contracts for the sites and engage professional services with a low head office overhead centre, enabling the Group to 
scale up or down the trading  activity  very quickly to react  to changing  market conditions and opportunities.  We are 
very  confident  of  being  able  to  develop out  sufficient  sites  to  continue  the  Group’s  growth  trend  through  the  current 
year and onwards.  We believe that the success of the Group and the profitability generated as a result will enable us to 
pay dividends to shareholders in the future. 

Finally, we remain committed to providing quality homes in areas of undoubted demand at realistic prices. 

RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS 

The results for the year are set out on page 11. 

The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year (2012: nil). 

DIRECTORS 

The following Directors have held office since 1 April 2012:- 
C C Johnson 
A Johnson 
N Lott 
J Dubois   

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 

Under the articles of association of the company and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies  Act 2006, 
a Director must avoid a situation where he has, or can have, a direct or indirect interest that conflicts, or possibly 
may conflict with the company's interests.   However, the Directors may authorise conflicts and potential conflicts, 
as they deem appropriate.  As a safeguard, only Directors who have no interest in the matter being considered will 
be  able  to  take  the  relevant  decision,  and  the  Directors  will  be  able  to  impose  limits  or  conditions  when  giving 
authorisation  if  they  think  this  is  appropriate.    During  the  financial  year  ended  31  March  2013,  the  Directors  have 
authorised no such conflicts or potential conflicts. 

DIRECTORS' INTERESTS IN SHARES 

Directors' interests in the shares of the Company, including family interests, at 31 March 2013 were as follows:- 

31.03.2013 

31.03.2012 

Ordinary shares of 1p each 

Ordinary shares of 1p each 

186,815,803 

1,868 

  186,815,803 

1,868 

C C Johnson 

A Johnson 

Christopher Johnson 
Director 
21 August 2013 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT ON COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  
For the year ended 31 March 2013  

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Administrative expenses 

Note 

Year 
 ended 

31 March 
2013 
£ 

16 month 
period 
ended  
31 March  
2012 
£ 

2,205,786 

2,346,404 

1,583,216 

1,699,896 

622,570 

646,508 

261,469 

251,509 

Gain on disposal of Group Company 

3 

198,631 

- 

Underlying operating profit* 

Costs of acquisition 

Deemed cost of listing 

Operating profit 

Profit before interest 

Other interest receivable and similar income  

Finance costs 

Profit before taxation 

Tax payable on profit on ordinary activities 

Profit after taxation for the year 

Other comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Profit attributable to: 
Equity holders of the Parent 

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: 
Equity holders of the Parent 

5 

2 

4 

7 

559,732 

394,999 

- 

- 

29,500 

261,575 

559,732 

103,924 

559,732 

103,924 

58,244 

137,858 

- 

33,163 

617,976 

208,619 

87,418 

155 

530,558 

208,464 

- 
530,558 

- 
208,464 

530,558  

208,464 

530,558 

208,464 

PROFIT PER ORDINARY SHARE; 
Basic/Diluted  

8 

0.25p 

0.10p 

*Operating profit before costs of acquisition and deemed cost of listing  
All results in the current and preceding financial year derive from continuing operations. 
The notes on pages 15 to 30 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION  
At 31 March 2013  

Non-current assets 

Property, plant and equipment  

Current assets 
Inventory 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash at bank and in hand 

Total assets 

Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 

Net current assets 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings 

Net liabilities 

Capital and reserves 
Called up share capital 
Share premium account 
Reverse acquisition reserve 
Profit & loss account 

Equity – attributable to the owners of the Parent 

Note 

31 March 
2013 
£ 

31 March 
2012 
£ 

9 

12 
10 
11 

1,150 
1,150 

1,533 
1,533 

6,261,384 
1,322,092 
393,922 
7,977,398 

6,557,666 
110,043 
553,420 
7,221,129 

7,978,548 

7,222,662 

13 
14 

(452,579) 
(3,380,034) 

(169,305) 
(1,010,816) 

4,144,785 

6,041,008 

14 

(4,993,391) 

(7,420,555) 

(847,456) 

(1,378,014) 

15 
16 

2,143,752 
961,128 
(2,817,633) 
(1,134,703) 
(847,456) 

2,143,752 
961,128 
(2,817,633) 
(1,665,261) 
(1,378,014) 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 21 August 2013 and are 
signed on its behalf by: 

C C Johnson:    ……………………………………….         J Dubois :  …………………………………………… 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY  
For the year ended 31 March 2013  

Share capital 

Share 
premium 

£ 

£ 

Reverse 
acquisition  
 reserve 
£ 

Retained 
 profits 
 /(losses) 
£ 

Total equity 

£ 

At 1 December 2010 

87,575 

194,393 

(181,669) 

(1,873,725) 

(1,773,426) 

Profit for year 

Other comprehensive 
income for the year 

Total comprehensive 
income for the year 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Issue of shares  

2,056,177 

787,235 

Share issue costs 

Reverse acquisition 
adjustment 

- 

- 

(20,500) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

208,464 

208,464 

- 

- 

208,464 

208,464 

- 

- 

- 

2,843,412 

(20,500) 

(2,635,964) 

- 

(2,635,964) 

At 31 March 2012 

2,143,752 

961,128 

(2,817,633) 

(1,665,261) 

(1,378,014) 

At 1 April 2012 

2,143,752 

961,128 

(2,817,633) 

(1,665,261) 

(1,378,014) 

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive 
income for the year 

Total comprehensive 
income for the year 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

530,558 

530,558 

- 

- 

530,558 

530,558 

At 31 March 2013 

2,143,752 

961,128 

(2,817,633) 

(1,134,703) 

(847,456) 

For the purpose of preparing the consolidated financial statement of the Group, the share capital represents the nominal 
value of the issued  share capital of 1p per share. Share premium represents the excess over nominal value of the fair 
value consideration received for equity shares net of expenses of the share issue. 

The reverse acquisition reserve relates to the reverse acquisition between Trafalgar New Homes plc and Combe Bank 
Homes Limited on 11 November 2011. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS  
For the year ended 31 March 2013  

Cash flow from operating activities 

Operating profit 
Depreciation charges 
Decrease in stocks 
Increase in debtors 
Increase in creditors 
Deemed cost of listing 
Other income 
Interest paid 
Gain on disposal of group company 

Note 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

559,732 
383 
296,282 
(1,013,418) 
199,258 
- 
58,244 
- 
(198,631) 

103,924 
767 
377,068 
(55,930) 
90,933 
261,575 
137,858 
(33,163) 

Net cash (outflow) / inflow from operating activities 

(98,150) 

883,032 

Investing activities 

Purchase of tangible fixed assets 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Taxation 

Financing activities 

New loans / (loan repayments) in year (net) 
Share issue costs 
Amount withdrawn by Directors 

Net cash outflow from financing 

- 

- 

(1,771) 

(1,771) 

(3,402) 

- 

485,575 
- 
(543,521) 

(567,153) 
(20,500) 
(11,853) 

(57,946) 

(599,506) 

(Decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents in the year 

(159,498) 

281,755 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

553,420 

271,665 

393,922 

553,420 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
For the year ended 31 March 2013  

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING 

These  financial  statements  are  for  Trafalgar  New  Homes  Plc  (“the  Company”)  and  its  subsidiary  undertakings.    The 
Company is incorporated in England and Wales. 

The nature of the Company’s operations and its principal activities are set out in the Directors Report on page 3. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION 

The  Group  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(IFRS) and interpretations adopted by the European Union (“EU”) and as applied in accordance with the provisions of 
the  Companies  Act  2006.    These  financial  statements  are  for  the  year  ended  31  March  2013  and  are  presented  in 
pounds sterling (“GBP”).  The comparative year is for the 16 months to 31 March 2012.   

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis, as modified by valuing financial assets and 
financial  liabilities  at  fair  value  through  the  Statement  of  Comprehensive  Income.  The  principal  accounting  policies 
adopted are set out below. 

GOING CONCERN 

The  Directors have reviewed forecasts and budgets  for the coming  year,  which  have been drawn up  with appropriate 
regard for the current economic environment and the particular circumstances in which the Group operates. These were 
prepared with reference to historical and current industry knowledge, taking into account future strategy of the Group. 

The existing operations have been generating funds to meet short-term operating cash requirements. As a result of these 
considerations,  at  the  time  of  approving  the  financial  statements,  the  Directors  consider  that  the  Company  and  the 
Group have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. It is appropriate to adopt 
the going concern basis in the preparation of the financial statements.   

Mr Johnson confirms that he will continue to support the Group for its anticipated needs for the next two years.  As with 
all business forecasts, the  Directors’  statement cannot guarantee  that the  going concern  basis  will remain appropriate 
given the inherent uncertainty about the future events. 

CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY – REVENUE RECOGNITION 

For the year ended 31 March 2013, the group changed its accounting policy on revenue recognition to be more in line 
with the business practices of the group.  For the previous period end, sales of homes were recognised when the sale had 
achieved legal completion and the proceeds had been received. 

Revenue  represents  the  amounts  receivable  from  the  sale  of  properties  during  the  year  and  other  income  directly 
associated with property development.   Revenue from the sale of properties is recognised when the amounts of revenue 
and cost can be measured reliably, the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and 
it is probable that the economic benefits associated  with the sale  will flow to the group/company.  In the  majority of 
cases properties are treated as sold and profits are recognised when contracts are exchanged and the building  work is 
physically complete. 

This  complies  with  the  relevant  accounting  standard  for  the  preparation  of  group  financial  statements  under 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) entitled IAS 18 – Revenue.     

The  Directors  are  of  the  opinion  that  this  accounting  policy  more  accurately  reflects  commercial  reality  and  the 
recording of revenue for the group. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The effects of this change in accounting policy in the year to  31 March 2013 on the consolidated financial statements 
are presented below:  

Income Statement - Consolidated 

Revenue  
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 

Administrative expenses  
Gain on disposal of group company 
Operating Profit 

Year ended 31 
March 2013 (as 
per previous 
accounting 
policy) 

Year ended 31 
March 2013 (as 
per new 
accounting 
policy 

Adjustment 

£     

£      

£      

1,445,786 
1,148,232 
297,554 

261,469 
198,631 
234,716 

2,205,786 
1,583,216 
622,570 

261,469 
198,631 
559,732 

760,000 
(434,984) 
325,016 

- 
- 
325,016 

- 

325,016 
- 
325,016 

Other interest receivable and similar income 

58,244 

58,244 

Profit before taxation 
Tax payable on profit on ordinary activities 
Profit after taxation for the year 

292,960 
87,418 
205,542 

617,976 
87,418 
530,558 

Basic and Diluted EPS (pence) 

0.10 

0.25 

0.15 

Statement of Financial Position - Consolidated 

Non-current assets 
Tangible Fixed Assets 

Current assets 
Inventory 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash at bank and in hand 

Year ended 31 
March 2013 (as 
per previous 
accounting 
policy) 

Year ended 31 
March 2013 (as 
per new 
accounting 
policy 

Adjustment 

£     

1,150 

6,696,368 
562,092 
393,922 
7,652,382 

£      

1,150 

6,261,384 
1,322,092 
393,922 
7,977,398 

£      

- 

(434,984) 
760,000 
- 
325,016 

Total assets 

7,653,532 

7,978,548 

325,016 

Liabilities: amounts due within one year 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 

(452,579) 
(3,380,034) 

(452,579) 
(3,380,034) 

- 
- 

Net current assets 

3,819,769 

4,144,785 

325,016 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings 

(4,993,391) 

(4,993,391) 

- 

Net liabilities 

(1,172,472) 

(847,456) 

325,016 

Capital and reserves 
Called up share capital 
Share premium account 
Reverse acquisition reserve 

2,143,752 
961,128 
(2,817,633) 

2,143,752 
961,128 
(2,817,633) 

- 
- 
- 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit and loss account 

(1,459,719) 

(1,134,703) 

325,016 

Equity – attributable to owners of the Parent 

(1,172,472) 

(847,456) 

325,016 

Extract  of  Consolidated  Statement  of  Cash 
Flows 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Operating profit 
Depreciation charges 
(Increase) / decrease in stocks 
Increase in debtors 
Increase in creditors 
Other income 
Gain on disposal of company 

Year ended 31 
March 2013 (as 
per previous 
accounting 
policy) 

Year ended 31 
March 2013 (as 
per new 
accounting 
policy 

Adjustment 

£     

£      

£      

234,716 
383 
(138,702) 
(253,418) 
199,258 
58,244 
(198,631) 

559,732 
383 
296,282 
(1,013,418) 
199,258 
58,244 
(198,631) 

325,016 
- 
434,984 
(760,000) 
- 
- 
- 

Net cash outflow from operating activities 

(98,150) 

(98,150) 

- 

There was no impact of the change in accounting policies on the Group’s financial statements for the period ended 31 
March 2012.  

STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE 

At the date of authorisation of these  financial statements the following Standards and Interpretations, some of which 
have not been endorsed by the EU, which have not been applied in these financial statements but were in issue but not 
yet effective: 

IAS 1 (amended) – Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income; 
Annual improvements to IFRSs – (2009-2011) Cycle; 
Amendments to IFRS7 and IAS 32 – Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities; 
IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments (not yet EU adopted); 
IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements; 
IFRS 11 – Joint Arrangements; 
IFRS 12 – Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities; 
IFRS 13 – Fair Value Measurement; 
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS12 and IAS 27 – Investment Entities; 
IAS 19 (revised) – Employee Benefits; 
IAS 27 (revised) – Separate Financial Statements; and 
IAS 28 (revised) – Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. 

The  Directors  do  not  anticipate  that  the  adoption  of  these  Standards  and  Interpretations  in  future  years  will  have  a 
material  impact  on  the  financial  statements  of  the  Group  when  the  relevant  standards  and  interpretations  come  into 
effect. 

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  financial  statements  of  Trafalgar  New  Homes  Plc  and  its 
subsidiaries.  

On 11 November 2011, Trafalgar New Homes plc became the legal holding company of Combe Bank Homes Limited 
and its subsidiaries via a share for share exchange. 

This  transaction  is  deemed  outside  the  scope  of  IFRS  3  (Revised  2008)  and  not  considered  a  business  combination 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
because the Directors have made a judgement that prior to the transaction, Trafalgar New Homes plc was not a business 
under  the  definition  of  IFRS  3  Appendix  A  and  the  application  guidance  in  IFRS  3.B7-  B12  due  to  Trafalgar  New 
Homes plc being a shell company that had no processes or capability for outputs (IFRS 3.B7). 

On this basis, the Directors have developed an accounting policy for this transaction, applying the principles set out in 
IAS 8.10-12, in that the policy adopted is: 

• relevant to the users of the financial information; 
• more representative of the financial position, performance and cash flows of the Group; 
• reflects the economic substance of the transaction, not merely the legal form; and 
• free from bias, prudent and complete in all material aspects. 

The accounting policy adopted by the Directors applies the principles of IFRS 3 in identifying the accounting acquirer 
and  the  presentation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  the  legal  parent  (Trafalgar  New  Homes  plc)  as  a 
continuation of the accounting acquirer’s financial statements (Combe Bank Homes Limited). This policy reflects the 
commercial substance of this transaction as follows: 

•  the  original  shareholders  of  the  subsidiary  undertakings  are  the  most  significant  shareholders  post  initial  public 
offering, owning 90 per cent. of the issued share capital; and 
• the cash consideration paid as part of the initial public offering returned equity to the original shareholders of the legal 
subsidiary undertaking and as a consequence diluted their shareholding to 10 per cent. 

Accordingly, the following accounting treatment and terminology has been applied in respect of the reverse acquisition: 

• the asset and liabilities of the legal subsidiary Combe Bank Homes Limited are recognised and measured in the Group 
financial statements at the pre-combination carrying amounts, without reinstatement to fair value; 
•  the  retained  earnings  and  other  equity  balances  recognised  in  the  Group  financial  statements  reflect  the  retained 
earnings and other equity balances of Combe Bank Homes Limited immediately before the business combination, and 
the results of the year from 1 December 2010 to the date of the business combination are those of Combe Bank Homes 
Limited. However, the equity structure appearing in the Group financial statements reflects the equity structure of the 
legal  parent,  including  the  equity  instruments  issued  under  the  share  for  share  exchange  to  effect  the  business 
combination; 

• the cost of the combination has been determined from the perspective of Combe Bank Homes Limited. The fair value 
of  the  shares  in  Combe  Bank  Homes  Limited  has  been  determined  from  the  admission  price  of  the  Trafalgar  New 
Homes  plc  shares  on  re-admission  to  trading  on  ISDFX  (formerly  PLUS)  for  1  pence  per  share.  The  value  of  the 
consideration  shares  was  £1,868,177.    The  fair  value  of  the  notional  number  of  equity  instruments  that  the  legal 
subsidiary would have had to have issued to the legal parent to give the owners of the legal parent the same percentage 
ownership  in  the  combined  entity  is  10  per  cent  of  the  market  value  of  the  shares  after  issues,  being  £207,575.  The 
difference between the notional consideration paid by Trafalgar New Homes plc for Combe Bank Homes Limited and 
the  Trafalgar  New  Homes  plc  net  liabilities  acquired  of  £54,000  has  been  charged  to  the  Consolidated  Statement  of 
Comprehensive Income as a  deemed cost of listing amounting to £261,575 with a  corresponding entry to the reverse 
acquisition reserve. 

Trafalgar New Homes plc had no significant assets nor significant other liabilities or contingent liabilities of its own at 
the time that the share for share exchange took effect. 

Transaction costs of equity transactions relating to the issue and re-admission of the Company’s shares are accounted 
for as a deduction from equity where they relate to the issue of new shares and listing costs are charged to the Group 
Income Statement as an exceptional item within administrative expenses. 

Subsidiaries  are  all  entities  (including  special  purpose  entities)  over  which  the  Group  has  the  power  to  govern  the 
financial and operating policies generally accompanying the shareholding of more than half of the voting rights.  Where 
necessary, adjustments have been made to the financial statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures to bring 
the  accounting  policies  used  and  accounting  years  into  line  with  those  of  the  Group.    Intragroup  balances  and  any 
unrealised gains and losses arising from intragroup transactions are eliminated in preparing the Consolidated financial 
statements. 

The results of subsidiaries acquired during the year are included from the effective date of acquisition, being the date on 
which the Group obtains control. They are deconsolidated on the date that control ceases. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business  combinations,  other  than  noted  above,  are  accounted  for  under  the  acquisition  method.  Any  excess  of  the 
purchase  price  of  the  business  combination  over  the  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  assets  and  liabilities  acquired  is 
recognised as goodwill. 

The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities 
incurred  and  the  equity  interests  issued  by  the  Group.  This  fair  value  includes  any  contingent  consideration. 
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. 

Investments  in  subsidiaries  are  accounted  for  at  cost  less  impairment.  Cost  also  includes  direct  attributable  costs  of 
investment. The excess of consideration over the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill. 
If the consideration is less than the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired, the difference is recognised directly 
in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

When the Group ceases to have control or significant influence, any  retained interest in the entity is remeasured to its 
fair value, with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss.  The fair value is the initial carrying amount 
for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, joint venture or financial asset.  In 
addition, any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for 
as  if  the  Group  had  directly  disposed  of  the  related  assets  or  liabilities.    This  may  mean  the  amounts  previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss. 

REVENUE 

Revenue  represents  the  amounts  receivable  from  the  sale  of  properties  during  the  year  and  other  income  directly 
associated with property development.  Revenue from the sale of properties is recognised when the amounts of revenue 
and cost can be measured reliably, the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, 
neither continuing managerial involvement nor effective control of the property is retained and it is probably that the 
economic benefits associated with the sale will flow to the Group.  In the majority of cases properties are treated as sold 
and profits are recognised when contracts are exchanged and the building work is physically complete. 

FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY 

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary 
economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’).  The consolidated financial statements 
are presented in Pounds Sterling (£), which is the company’s functional and the Group’s presentation currency.  

OPERATING PROFIT 

Operating profit is stated before interest and tax. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Group's balance sheet when the Group has  become a 
party to the contractual priorities of the instrument. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and deposits held at call with banks. 

INVENTORIES 
Inventories consist of properties under construction and are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  Cost 
comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have  been incurred in 
bring the inventories to their present location and condition.  Interest of sums borrowed that finance specific projects is 
added to cost.  Cost is calculated using the  weighted average  method.  Net realisable value represents the estimated 
selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.  

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION 

Tangible  fixed  assets  are  stated  at  cost,  net  of  depreciation  and  any  provision  for  improvement.  
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets 
by equal annual instalments over their expected useful economic lives.  The rates generally applicable 
are: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 25% on reducing balance 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Trade  and  other  receivables  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value  and  are  subsequently  reassessed  at  the  end  of  each 
accounting year. 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 

Financial  liabilities  and  equity  instruments  issued  by  the  Group  are  classified  according  to  the  substance  of  the 
contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.  An equity 
instrument  is  any  contract  that  evidences  a  residual  interest  in  the  assets  of  the  Group  after  deducting  all  of  its 
liabilities. The accounting policies adopted for specific financial liabilities and equity instruments are set out below. 

TRADE PAYABLES 

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

BORROWING COSTS 

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  acquisition,  construction  or  production  of  qualifying  assets,  which  are 
assets that necessarily take a substantial year of time to get ready for their intended use of sale, are added to the cost of 
those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.  All other borrowing 
costs are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the year in which they relate.  

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 

Equity  instruments  issued  by  the  company  are  recorded  at  the  proceeds  received,  net  of  direct  issue  costs.  Shares 
issued are held at their fair value. 

CURRENT TAXATION 

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior years are  measured at the amount expected to be recovered 
from or paid to the tax authorities.  The tax rates and the tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted 
or substantively enacted, by the balance sheet date. 

DEFERRED TAXATION 

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

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

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and 
liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is 
accounted  for  using  the  balance  sheet  liability  method.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  generally  recognised  for  all 
taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits 
will  be  available  against  which  deductible  temporary  differences  can  be  utilised.  Such  assets  and  liabilities  are  not 
recognised  if  the  temporary  difference  arises  from  goodwill  or  from  the  initial  recognition  (other  than  in  a  business 
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. 
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet 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 year when the liability is settled or the asset 
is realised.  Deferred tax is charged or credited in profit or loss, except  when it relates to items charged or credited 
directly  to  other  comprehensive  income,  in  which  case  the  deferred  tax  is  also  dealt  with  in  other  comprehensive 
income. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHARE CAPITAL 

Ordinary share capital is classified as equity. Interim ordinary dividends are recognised when paid and final ordinary 
dividends are recognised as a liability in the year in which they are approved. 

PROVISIONS 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event 
and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation 
and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of  the  obligation.     Where  the  Group  expects  some  or  all  of  a 
provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is 
virtually  certain.  The  expense  relating  to  any  provision  is  presented  in  the  income  statement  net  of  any 
reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre -
tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in 
the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a borrowing cost. 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

Commitments  and  contingent  liabilities  are  disclosed  in  the  financial  statements.  They  are  disclosed  unless  the 
possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. A contingent asset is not recognised 
in the financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is  virtually certain. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

Events  subsequent  to  the  year  end  that  provide  additional  information  about  the  Group’s  position  at  the  balance 
sheet date and are adjusting events are reflected in the financial statements.   Events subsequent to the year end that 
are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes when material. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION AND UNCERTAINTY 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  IFRS  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting 
estimates.  It  also  requires  management  to  exercise  its  judgment  in  the  process  of  applying  the  Group’s  accounting 
policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are 
significant to the Group financial statements are disclosed below. 

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including 
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the present circumstances. 

VALUATION OF INVENTORY 

The Group assesses the  net realisable  value  of inventories under development and completed properties held  for sale 
according to their recoverable amounts based on the realisability of these properties, taking into account estimated costs 
to  completion  based  on  past  experience  and  committed  contracts  and  estimated  net  sales  based  on  prevailing  market 
conditions. Provision is made when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be 
realised. The assessment requires the use of judgment and estimates.  The carrying amount of inventory is disclosed in 
note 12 to the financial statements. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
For the year ended 31 March 2013  

1 

SEGMENTAL REPORTING 

For the purpose of IFRS 8, the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) takes the form of the Board of Directors.  The 
Directors opinion of the business of the Group is as follows. 

The principal activity of the Group was property development. 

Based  on  the  above  considerations,  there  is  considered  to  be  one  reportable  segment.    The  internal  and  external 
reporting is on a consolidated basis with transactions between Group companies eliminated on consolidation.  Therefore 
the  financial  information  of  the  single  segment  is  the  same  as  that  set  out  in  the  consolidated  statement  of 
comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the consolidated statement of financial position 
and cashflows.  

Geographical segments 

The following tables present revenue regarding the Group’s geographical segments for the year ended 31 March 2013. 

Year ended 31 March 2013 

Property development – sales 

Year ended 31 March 2012 

Property development – sales 

United 
Kingdom 
£ 

Total 
£ 

2,205,786 
2,205,786 

2,205,786 
2,205,786 

United 
Kingdom 
£ 

Total 
£ 

2,346,404 
2,346,404 

2,346,404 
2,346,404 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. OTHER INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND SIMILAR INCOME 

Bank interest received 
Rental income 
Gain on disposal of Group Company 

2013 
£ 

253 
57,991 
198,631 
256,875 

2012 
£ 

220 
137,638 
- 
137,858 

3 

GAIN ON DISPOSAL GROUP COMPANY 

On 31 March 2013 Combe Bank Homes Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of the Group, sold its 100% shareholding in  
Combe Homes (Investments) Limited for £200,000.  The net assets of Combe Homes (Investments) Limited at the date 
of disposal were £1,369, which provided a gain on disposal of £198,631. 

A summary of the results of Combe Homes (Investments) Limited for the current year and prior period are included 
below: 

Revenue 

Profit for the period 

Net assets on disposal 

4 

INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR CHARGES 

Interest on bank loans 

5 

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 

The Group’s profit for the year is stated after charging the following: 

Deemed cost of listing 
Costs of acquisition 
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 

2013 
£ 

49,235 

1,267 

1,369 

2013 
£ 

- 
- 

2013 
£ 

- 
- 
383 

2012 
£ 

- 

2 

102 

2012 
£ 

33,163 
33,163 

2012 
£ 
261,575 
29,500 
737 

Auditor’s remuneration: 
Audit of these financial statements 
Amounts receivable by the auditor in respect of the audit of the financial 
statements of subsidiary undertakings pursuant to legislation 

10,000 

10,000 

4,000 

2,000 

Amounts payable to  Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP and its related entities in respect of  audit and non-audit services are 
above. 
the 
disclosed 

table 

in 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6 

EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION 

Staff costs during the year were as follows: 

Directors remuneration 
Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Other pension costs 

The average number of employees of the company during the year was: 

Directors and management 

2013 
£ 

25,000 
61,000 
7,736 
18,000 
111,736 

2012 
£ 

24,475 
81,333 
9,626 
25,500 
140,934 

2013 
Number 

2012 
Number 

4 

4 

Key  management  are  the  Group’s  Directors.    Remuneration  in  respect  of  key  management  was  as 
follows: 

Short-term employee benefits: 
- Emoluments for qualifying services C C Johnson 
- Emoluments for qualifying services A Johnson 
- Emoluments for qualifying services J Dubois 

2013 
£ 

- 
10,000 
15,000 

2012 
£ 

14,475 
10,000 
- 

25,000 

24,475 

There are retirement benefits accruing to Mr C C Johnson for whom a company contribution was paid 
during the year of £18,000 (2012: £25,500).  

Consultancy fees of £10,000 (2012: £13,333) were paid to Mr N Lott during the year. 

7 

TAXATION 

Current tax 

Tax charge 

2013 
£ 

87,418 

87,418 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

155 

155 

2012 
£ 

Profit on ordinary activities before tax 

617,976 

208,619 

Based on profit for the year: 
Tax at 24% (2012: 26.3%) 

Effect of: 
Losses utilised 
Disallowable items 
Capital allowances claimed 

Tax charge for the year 

148,314 

54,867 

(64,509) 
3,636 
(23) 

(59,584) 
5,346 
(474) 

87,418 

155 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 

PROFIT PER ORDINARY SHARE 

The calculation of profit per ordinary share is based on the following profits/(losses) and number of shares: 

Profit for the year 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

530,558 

£208,464 

Weighted average number of shares for basic profit per share 
Weighted average number of shares for diluted profit per share 

214,375,200  200,396,679 
214,375,200  200,396,679 

PROFIT PER ORDINARY SHARE; 
Basic 
Diluted 

9 

PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

At 1 April 2012 
At 31 March 2013 

Depreciation 

At 1 April 2012 
Charge for the year 
At 31 March 2013 

Net book value at 31 March 2013 
Net book value at 31 March 2012 

10 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Trade debtors 
Other receivables 
Other taxes 
Prepayment 

0.25p 
0.25p 

0.10p 
0.10p 

Fixtures and fittings 
£ 
1111- 
2,936 
2,936 

1,403 
383 
1,786 

1,150 
1,533 

2013 
 £ 

1,140,000 
103,442 
76,149 
2,501 
1,322,092 

2012 
£ 

- 
79,926 
27,820 
2,297 
110,043 

There are no receivables that are past due but not impaired at the year end, and receivables relate only to customers with 
no recent history of default.  

11 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

All of the Group's cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2013 are in sterling and held at floating interest rates. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

393,922 

553,420 

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates to their fair value. 

12 

INVENTORY 

Work in progress 

13 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade creditors 
Accruals 
Tax  
Other creditors 

14 

BORROWINGS 

Director’s loans 
Other loans 
Bank loans 

2013 
 £ 

2012 
£ 

6,261,384 

6,557,666 

2013 
 £ 

169,510 
140,693 
89,483 
52,893 
452,579 

2012 
£ 

69,057 
52,812 
5,467 
41,969 
169,305 

2013 
 £ 

2012 
£ 

4,035,391 
565,000 
3,773,034 
8,373,425 

4,578,912 
480,000 
3,372,459 
8,431,371 

Included in other loans, all bearing interest at 10% - 15% per annum, is the sum of £300,000 (2012: £300,000) advanced 
by the DFM Pension Scheme of which Mr J Dubois is the principal beneficiary. 

The bank borrowings are repayable as follows: 

On demand or within one year 
In the second year 
In the third to fifth years inclusive 

After five years 

Less amount due for settlement within 12 months 
(included in current liabilities) 

Amount due for settlement after 12 months 

2013 
 £ 

2012 
£ 

3,380,034 
393,000 
- 
3,773,034 

1,010,816 
1,726,643 
635,000 
3,372,459 

(3,380,034) 
393,000 

(1,010,816) 
2,361,643 

The weighted average interest rates paid on the bank loans were as follows: Bank Loans  - 5.1% (2012: 5.1%) 

£2,000,000 of the Director’s loan is repayable after more than 1 year while the balance will be repaid in the next few 
months when cashflow permits. Interest will be payable at the rate of 5% pa as from 1 April 2013 (previously nil). 

The other loans bear interest of between 10-15% and are repayable after more than 1 year. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15 

SHARE CAPITAL 

Authorised Share Capital 

Ordinary shares of 1p each 

Issued, allotted and fully paid 

Ordinary shares of 1p each 

16 

SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT 

Balance brought forward 
Premium on issue of new shares 
Share issue costs 

Balance carried forward 

17 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

2013 
Number 

2012 
Number 

214,375,200  214,375,200 

2012 
£ 

2010 
£ 

2,143,752 

2,143,752 

2013 
£ 

961,128 
- 
- 
961,128 

2012 
£ 

194,393 
787,235 
(20,500) 
961,128 

Mr C C Johnson holds 87.15% (2012: 87.15%) of the total issued share capital of the Group. 

During the year, the Directors agreed to sell a small number of completed properties to Mr C C Johnson and his Pension 
Fund for an aggregate consideration of £760,000 (2012: £1,090,000).   

Four properties were also sold to an independent third party to whom Mr J Dubois provided an indirect loan of £275,000 
in connection with these purchases, for an aggregate consideration of £972,000 (2012: £nil). 

The following working capital loans have been provided by the Directors: 

C C Johnson  

J Dubois  

2013 

£4,035,391 

 £300,000 

2012 

£4,578,912 

£300,000  

Mr Johnson’s Loan was interest-free but will bear interest at 5% pa from 1st April 2013. Mr Dubois’s Loan, which is 
from his Pension Fund of which he is the sole beneficiary, was at 15% pa interest (2012: 15% pa), reducing to 12% pa 
as from 1 April 2013. 

18 

CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The Group’s financial assets are divided as cash and cash equivalents.  The Group’s financial liabilities are divided as 
Directors loans, bank loans and other loans. 

Loans, cash and cash 
equivalents and 
receivables held at 
amortised cost 
2013 

2012 

Borrowings and trade 
payables held at 
amortised cost 

2013 

2012 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets  
Cash and cash equivalents 

Financial liabilities 
Borrowings – Directors loans 
Borrowings – bank loan 
Borrowings – other loans 

Total 

£     

£      

£      

393,922 

553,420 

- 

£     

- 

- 
- 
- 
393,922 

- 
- 
- 
553,420 

4,035,391 
3,773,034 
465,000 
8,273,425 

4,578,912 
3,372,459 
480,000 
8,431,371 

The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Group’s risk management objectives and policies and 
it  sets  policies  that  seek  to  reduce  risk  as  far  as  possible  without  unduly  affecting  the  Group’s  competitiveness  and 
flexibility.  Further details regarding these policies are set out below: 

Capital risk management 

The Group considers its capital to comprise its share capital and share premium.  The Group’s capital management 
objectives  are  to  safeguard  the  entity’s  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern,  so  that  it  can  continue  to  provide 
returns  for  shareholders  and  benefits  for  other  stakeholders  and  to  provide  an  adequate  return  to  shareholders  by 
pricing products and services commensurately with the level of risk. 

Significant Accounting Policies 

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for  recognition, the basis 
of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset, 
financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed on pages 15 to 22 to these financial statements. 

Foreign currency risk 

The  Group  has  minimal  exposure  to  the  differing  types  of  foreign  currency  risk.    It  has  no  foreign  currency 
denominated monetary assets or liabilities and does not make sales or purchases from overseas countries. 

Interest rate risk 

The  Group  is  sensitive  to changes in interest rates principally on the loans  from banks.  The loans from Mr Johnson 
were interest free in the  year  but  will bear interest at 5% pa from 1 April 2013.  Mr Dubois’s loan  from his Pension 
Fund attracts interest at 15% pa which reduces to 12% pa from 1 April 2013. 

The impact of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in additional interest cost for the year of £43,969 
(2012: £33,302).  

Credit risk management 

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter-party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to 
the Group. 

Liquidity risk management 

This is the risk of the Company not being able to continue to operate as a going concern. 

The Directors have, after careful consideration of the factors set out above, concluded that it is  appropriate to adopt 
the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements and the financial statements do not include any 
adjustments that would result if the going concern basis was not appropriate. 

Mr Johnson confirms that  he will continue  to support the  Group for its anticipated needs for the next two  years.  As 
with  all  business  forecasts,  the  Directors’  statement  cannot  guarantee  that  the  going  concern  basis  will  remain 
appropriate given the inherent uncertainty about the future events. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments 

The Group does not currently use derivative financial instruments as hedging is not considered necessary.  Should the 
Group  identify  a  requirement  for  the  future  use  of  such  financial  instruments,  a  comprehensive  set  of  policies  and 
systems as approved by the Directors will be implemented. 

In  accordance  with  IAS  39,  "Financial  instruments:  recognition  and  measurement",  the  Group  has  reviewed  all 
contracts  for  embedded  derivatives  that  are  required  to  be  separately  accounted  for  if  they  do  not  meet  specific 
requirements set out in the standard.  No material embedded derivatives have been identified. 

 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET  
Company Registration Number 05332938 
31 March 2013  

Investments 

Current assets 
Other receivables 
Cash at bank and in hand 

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 

Note 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

3 

4 

5 

2,323,524 
2,323,524 

2,323,524 
2,323,524 

9,915 
3,797 
13,712 

12,528 
21,245 
33,773 

23,214 

27,660 

Net current (liabilities) / assets 

(9,502) 

6,113 

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 
Borrowings 

Net assets 

Capital and reserves 
Called up share capital 
Share premium account 
Profit and loss account 

Equity – attributable to the owners of the Parent 

6 

181,771 

122,467 

2,132,251 

2,207,170 

7 
8 

10 

2,143,752 
961,128 
(972,629) 
2,132,251 

2,143,752 
961,128 
(897,710) 
2,207,170 

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 21 August 2013 and authorised for issue and are 
signed on its behalf by: 

C C Johnson:    ……………………………………….           J Dubois:  …………………………………………… 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS  
Year ended 31 March 2013  

Notes 

£ 

1 

2 

2 

3 

Net cash outflow 
from operating activities 

Capital expenditure 
and financial investment 

Financing 

(Decrease) / increase in cash in the year 

Reconciliation of net cash flow 
to movement in net debt 

(Decrease) / increase 
in cash in the year 
Cash outflow / (inflow) 
from decrease / (increase) in debt  

Change in net debt resulting 
from cash flows 

Movement in net debt in the year 
Net debt at 1 April 

Net debt at 31 March 

2012 
£ 

(63,735) 

- 

(63,735) 

46,287 

(17,448) 

£ 

2012 
£ 

(377,975) 

(2,323,138) 

(2,701,113) 

2,718,616 

17,503 

(17,448) 

27,660 

17,503 

212,120 

10,212 

10,212 
(21,058) 

(10,846) 

229,623 

229,623 
(250,681) 

(21,058) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. 

RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING LOSS TO NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM OPERATING 
ACTIVITIES  

Operating loss 
Cost of reorganisation 
Decrease in stocks 
Decrease in debtors 
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 

31.3.13 
£ 
(74,919) 
- 
- 
2,613 
8,571 

31.3.12 
£ 
(41,528) 
(334,831) 
161,711 
96,397 
(259,724) 

 Net cash outflow from operating activities  

(63,735) 

(377,975) 

2. 

ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS FOR HEADINGS NETTED IN THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT  

Capital expenditure and financial investment 
Purchase of fixed asset investments 
Sale of tangible fixed assets 

  Net cash outflow for capital expenditure and financial investment  

Financing 
Loan repayments in year 
Loans from Group undertakings in year 
Share issues 

Net cash inflow from financing  

31.3.13 
£ 

  31.3.12 

£ 

- 
- 

- 

(2,323,524) 
386 

(2,323,138) 

(27,600) 
73,947 
- 

(212,120) 
107,824 
2,822,912 

46,287 

2,718,616 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. 

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT 

Net cash: 
Cash at bank 

Debts: 
Falling due within one year 
Falling due after one year 

At 1.4.12 
£ 

Cash flow 
£ 

At  
31.3.13 
£ 

21,245 

(17,448) 

3,797 

21,245 

(17,448) 

3,797 

(27,660) 
(14,643) 

13,017 
14,643 

(14,643) 
- 

(42,303) 

27,660 

(14,643) 

Total 

(21,058) 

10,212 

(10,846) 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trafalgar New Homes Plc  
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
For the year ended 31 March 2013  

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING 

The financial  statements  have been prepared  in accordance  with the  historical  cost convention and in  accordance 
with applicable United Kingdom law and accounting standards. The principal accounting policies are described below. 
They have all been applied consistently throughout the year and proceeding year. 

GOING CONCERN 

The  Directors have reviewed forecasts and budgets  for the coming  year,  which  have been drawn up  with appropriate 
regard for the current economic environment and the particular circumstances in which the Company operates. These 
were  prepared  with  reference  to  historical  and  current  industry  knowledge,  taking  into  account  future  strategy  of  the 
Company and wider Group. 

The existing operations have been generating funds to meet short-term operating cash requirements. As a result of these 
considerations,  at  the  time  of  approving  the  financial  statements,  the  Directors  consider  that  the  Company  and  the 
Group have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. It is appropriate to adopt 
the going concern basis in the preparation of the financial statements.   

Mr Johnson confirms that he will continue to support the Company and Group for its anticipated needs for the next two 
years. 

As  with  all  business  forecasts,  the  Directors’  statement  cannot  guarantee  that  the  going  concern  basis  will  remain 
appropriate given the inherent uncertainty about the future events. 

INVESTMENTS 

Investments held as fixed assets are stated at cost less provision for impairment. 

TAXATION 

Current tax, including UK corporation tax and foreign tax, is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recovered) 
using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. 

Deferred  tax  is  recognised  in  respect  of  all  timing  differences  that  have  originated  but  not  reversed  at  the  balance 
sheet date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a right to pay less 
tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date. Timing differences are differences between the company's 
taxable profits and its results as stated  in the financial statements that arise from the inclusion of gains and losses in 
tax assessments in years different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements. 

A  net deferred tax asset is regarded as recoverable and therefore recognised only  when, on the basis of all  available 
evidence, it can be regarded as more likely than not that there  will be suitable taxable profits from  which the future 
reversal of the underlying timing differences can be deducted. 

Deferred  tax  is  not recognised  when  fixed  assets are revalued  unless by  the balance  sheet date there  is a  binding 
agreement  to  sell  the  revalued  assets  and  the  gain  or  loss  expected  to  arise  on  sale  has  been  recognised  in  the 
financial statements. Neither is deferred tax recognised when fixed assets are sold and it is more likely than not that the 
taxable gain will be rolled over, being charged to tax only if and when the replacement assets are sold. 

Taxation arising on disposal of a revalued asset is split between the profit and  loss account and the statement of total 
recognised gains and losses on the basis of the tax attributable to the gain or loss recognised in each statement. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 

LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 
a)  The company has taken advantage of section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and consequently a profit  and loss 
account for the company alone has not been presented. 

The company's loss for the financial year was £74,919 (2012: Loss £376,359). 

The company's loss for the financial year has been arrived at after charging audi tor's remuneration payable to Crowe 
Clark Whitehill LLP for audit services to the company of £10,000 (2012: £10,000). 

2 

EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION 

Directors fees 
Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Management fees 
Other pension costs 

The average number of employees of the company during the year was: 

Directors and management 

There are no retirement benefits accruing to any of the Directors. 

2013 
£ 

15,000 
- 
1,037 
10,000 
- 
26,037 

2012 
£ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2013 
Number 

2012 
Number 

2 

2 

£10,000 (2012: £13,333) was paid to Mr Norman Lott for his professional services. 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 

INVESTMENTS 

At 1 April 2012 

At 31 March  2013 

Subsidiary 
undertakings 
£ 

2,323,524 

2,323,524 

The company owns the following undertakings, all of which are incorporated in the United Kingdom: 

Class of 
share held 

% 
shareholding 

Principal 
activity 

Held directly 

Combe Bank Homes Ltd 

Held indirectly through Combe 
Bank Homes Limited 

Combe Bank (Oakhurst) Ltd 

Trafalgar Distributions Ltd 

Ordinary 
shares 

Ordinary 
shares 

Ordinary 
shares 

100% 

100% 

100% 

Residential property 
developers 

Residential property 
developers 

Dormant Company 

On 31 March 2013 Combe Bank Homes Limited sold the entire share capital of Combe Homes (Investments) Limited 
for £200,000.  This provided a gain on disposal of the investment in Combe Bank Homes Limited of £199,900. 

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4 

OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Other debtors 
Other taxes and social security 

5 

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 

Bank loan 
Trade creditors 
Social security and other taxes 

6 

BORROWINGS  

Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings more 
than one year 
Bank loan more than one year 

7 

SHARE CAPITAL 

Authorised share capital 

Ordinary shares of 1p each 

Issued, allotted and fully paid 

Ordinary shares of 1p each 

2013 
 £ 
3,134 
6,781 
9,915 

2012 
£ 
- 
12,528 
12,528 

2013 
 £ 

14,643 
7,860 
711 
23,214 

2012 
£ 

27,660 
- 
- 
27,660 

2013 
 £ 

181,771 
- 
181,771 

2012 
£ 

107,824 
14,643 
122,467 

2013 
Number 

2012 
Number 

214,375,200  214,375,200 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

2,143,752 

2,143,752 

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8 

SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT 

Balance brought forward 
Premium on issue of new shares 
Costs on share premium 

Balance carried forward 

9 

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 

Balance brought forward 
Loss for financial year 

Balance carried forward 

10 

RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS- 

Loss for the financial year 
Net decrease in shareholders' funds 
Issue of new shares 
Share premium – shares issued in year 
Share premium – issue costs 
Opening Shareholders' funds  

Closing Shareholders' funds  

2013 
£ 

961,128 
- 
- 
961,128 

2012 
£ 

194,393 
787,235 
(20,500) 
961,128 

2013 
£ 

2012 
£ 

(897,710) 
(74,919) 
(972,629) 

(521,351) 
(376,359) 
(897,710) 

2012 
£ 

2012 
£ 

(74,919) 
(74,919) 
- 
- 
- 
2,207,170 
2,132,251 

(376,359) 
(376,359) 
2,056,177 
787,235 
(20,500) 
(239,383) 
2,207,170