TIDMASBE

RNS Number : 9465I

Associated British Engineering PLC

13 August 2019

The Company is pleased to announce the publication of the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2019 (the "Accounts") and that the Accounts will shortly be available to view on http://www.abeplc.co.uk/results.html and for viewing at https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/NSM

The Company will be requesting that the temporary suspension of listing from the Official List is lifted.

Company Registration No. 00110663 (England and Wales)

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIODED

31 MARCH 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC Company Registration No. 00110663 (England and Wales)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

CONTENTS Page

Financial highlights 1

Chairmen's statement 2

Directors' report

3

Strategic report

7

Report of the independent auditor - Group 11

Group accounting policies 17

Consolidated income statement 25

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 26

Group statement of financial position

27

Group statement of changes in equity

28

Group cash flow statement

29

Notes to the Group financial statements

30

Company statement of financial position

47

Company statement of changes in equity

48

Company cash flow statement

49

Notes to the Company financial statements

50

Statement of directors' responsibilities

56

Corporate governance report

57

Directors' remuneration report

63

Directors, registered office and advisers

66

The Directors' Report on pages 3 to 6 and the Directors' Remuneration Report on pages 63 to 65 have each been drawn up in accordance with the requirements of English law and liability in respect thereof is also governed by English law. In particular, the responsibility of the directors for these reports is owed solely to Associated British Engineering plc.

The directors submit to the members their Report and Accounts for the Group for the period ended 31 March 2019. Pages 1 to 10 and 56 to 66, including the Financial Highlights, Chairmen's Statement, Directors' Report, Strategic Report, Corporate Governance Report, Directors' Remuneration Report and the Directors, Registered Office and Advisers page form part of the Report of the Directors.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 
                                                            2019      2018 
                                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 REVENUE                                                   1,134     1,603 
 
 OPERATING LOSS                                          (1,742)     (525) 
 
 LOSS BEFORE TAXATION                                    (1,810)     (582) 
 
 NET (LIABILITIES)/ ASSETS                               (3,708)       976 
 
 BASIC LOSS PER 2.5p ORDINARY SHARE                      (84.5p)   (20.6p) 
 
 EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS PER 2.5p ORDINARY          (GBP1.81)   GBP0.48 
  SHARE 
 
 
 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CHAIRMEN'S STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

The shareholders of Associated British Engineering Plc will be disappointed to learn that the trading results for British Polar Engines (BPE) (a wholly owned subsidiary of ABE) in the year ending 31 March 2019 again failed to meet its budget and despite cost cutting and redundancies profits declined. Included however in these results are provisions to write down the assets in BPE as at 31 March 2019 - see further comment below.

In late 2018 the board of BPE started discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund to resolve the longer term costs to the company of the Pension Fund. There was further disappointment from BPE's pension fund actuarial valuations in 2019, which despite years of additional contributions showed the funds deficit was again on the increase. It was therefore decided to enter discussions to close off the cost of the Pension Fund to BPE.

The Board of BPE, supported by the Board of your company, entered into discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund, the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund. As part of those discussions the Board of BPE decided that they should engage FRP Advisory LLP to advise on negotiations with the Trustees and the Pensions Regulator and consider the future of the operating business of BPE including marketing it as for sale. This decision was announced to the market on the 2 July 19 and we are in the middle of that process.

Following your Boards discussions with its auditors it has been decided to write down the assets of BPE as at 31 March 2019 to reflect the likely future scenario. The accounts as presented this year reflect these write downs and the increased impact of closing the pension fund. It is still a possibility that a smaller and leaner business emerges. In light of the matters described in the preceding paragraphs, the going concern basis of preparation has not been adopted and the assets have been reduced to their expected recoverable amounts as described in the basis of preparation.

The result is a write down of the assets and an increase in the liabilities especially to the pension fund. These adjustments to the accounts mask the poor trading results and the significant increase in the value of "assets held for resale" that are referred to in note 15. The Board of Associated British Engineering Plc has looked at a number of other businesses during the year and, with an expected resolution of BPE and its Pension Fund, is looking forward to a clearer future. The Board will of course keep shareholders as fully informed of developments as far as practically possible.

The Board would like to thank all staff and employees for their support and assistance during a difficult year.

Rupert Pearce Gould and Colin Weinberg

Chairmen

Date: 13 August 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REPORT

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

The directors submit their report and audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019.

RESULTS AND DIVIDS

The Group's loss after tax and exceptional items amounted to GBP1,731,000 (2018: GBP422,000). The directors are unable to recommend a dividend on the ordinary shares for the period (2018: GBPnil per ordinary share).

DIRECTORS

The names of the directors who served during the period from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 are:

 
 Mr C Weinberg       Director 
 Mr R Pearce Gould   Director 
 

Biographical details of the directors are set out on page 64.

With regard to the appointment and replacement of directors, the Company is governed by its Articles of Association, the Corporate Governance Code, the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation.

In accordance with the Articles of Association Mr R Pearce Gould retires by rotation and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election.

DIRECTORS' AND OFFICERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE

The group has, as permitted by s.234 and s.235 of the Companies Act 2006, maintained insurance cover on behalf of the directors and secretary indemnifying them against certain liabilities which may be incurred by them in relation to the company.

SUBSTANTIAL HOLDINGS

As at 8 August 2019 and at 31 March 2019 the Company had been notified of the following substantial interests, in excess of 3%, in the issued ordinary share capital of the Company:

 
 Shareholders                        Notes 
 W B Nominees Limited                W B Nominees Limited owns 19.10% of 
                                      issued ordinary shares. 
 Fiske Nominees Limited (FISKPOOL)   FISKPOOL owns 15.40% of issued ordinary 
                                      shares. 
 R A Pearce Gould                    Mr Pearce Gould's direct holding is 
                                      12.89% of issued ordinary shares. 
 C Weinberg                          Mr Weinberg's direct holding is 8.17% 
                                      of issued ordinary shares. 
 Rulegale Nominees Limited           JAMSCLT owns 5.28% of which Mr R A 
  (JAMSCLT)                           Pearce Gould's has all of the issued 
                                      ordinary shares. 
 Hargreaves Lansdown (Nominees)      HLNOM owns 5.27% of issued ordinary 
  Limited (HLNOM)                     shares. 
 Lynchwood Nominees Limited          DMOD owns 4.20% of issued ordinary 
  (DMOD)                              shares. 
 Barclayshare Nominees Ltd           Barclayshare Nominees Ltd owns 3.68% 
                                      of issued shares. 
 Vidacos Nominees Limited (BBUCCC)   BBUCCC owns 3.40% of issued ordinary 
                                      shares. 
 Winterflood Securities Limited      Made up of multiple interested parties 
  (WINSCREP)                          of which 3.04% of issued ordinary shares 
                                      are owned. 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REPORT (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN SIGNIFICANT CONTRACTS

None of the directors had a material interest in any contract of significance to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries was party during the period.

BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY

The beneficial interests of the directors, who served during the period, their spouses and dependents in the share capital of the Company according to the register kept by the Company as at 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019 were as follows:

 
                       Ordinary shares 
                              of 
                          2.5p 2.5p 
                       2019      2018 
                        No.       No. 
 
 
 Mr C Weinberg        167,416   161,416 
 Mr R Pearce Gould    264,049   264,049 
 
 

No share options or derivatives were held by any of the directors at 31 March 2019 or 1 April 2018.

Since 31 March 2019 and up to and including 8 August 2019 there have been no changes in the directors' interests in the share capital of the Company.

FINANCIAL INTERESTS

The Group uses various financial instruments and these include cash, equity investments and various others, such as trade receivables and trade payables which arise directly from its operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group's operations.

Further details of the policies adopted by the Group in respect of the financial risk management are included within note 20 to the Group financial statements and the Strategic Report.

FINANCIAL INTERESTS - CAPITAL

The structure of the Group's and Company's capital, at nominal value, is as follows:

 
                                No. in     Nominal     Total       % of 
                                 issue      Value      Value      Capital 
                                             GBP        GBP        GBP 
 
            Ordinary shares    2,048,990     0.025      51,255        1.9 
            Deferred shares    1,313,427     1.975   2,594,018       98.1 
                              ==========  ========  ==========  ========= 
 

DISABLED PERSONS

It is the Group's policy to give sympathetic consideration to the recruitment, continuing employment, training, career development and promotion of disabled persons.

EMPLOYEES

The Group recognises the importance of employees to the success of the business and ensures that they are fully informed of events that directly affect them and their working environment.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REPORT (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

GLOBAL GHG EMISSIONS DATA FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

In compliance with the Climate Change Act (2008) each business division in the group has reported scope 1 and 2 emissions to provide a consolidated total of each source of greenhouse gas emissions for the period ended and these were as follows:

Combustion of fuel and operation of facilities: 330 tonnes (2018: 603 tonnes) of CO(2) emissions.

Transport: 3 tonnes of CO(2) emissions (2018: 7 tonnes).

The Group's chosen intensity measurement

Emissions reported above (181 tonnes of CO(2) e (2018: 181 tonnes)) normalised to per GBP'000 of turnover GBP1,134 (2018: GBP1,603): 0.16 Tonnes of CO(2) e per GBP'000 turnover (2018: 0.11).

Methodology

We have reported on all of the emission sources required under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2016. These sources fall within activities included in our consolidated financial statements. We do not have responsibility for any emission sources that are not included in our consolidated financial statements. We have used the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (revised edition), to gather data to fulfil our requirements, and emission factors from the UK Government's GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting 2018.

GOING CONCERN

The Directors have considered the preparation of the financial statements of British Polar Engines Limited and, after discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund and discussions as to how to meet that liability and having taken advice, have come to the conclusion that it is inappropriate to prepare them on a going concern basis. Therefore the Directors have prepared the accounts on a basis other than going concern. Further information regarding going concern is disclosed in the accounting policies under the basis of preparation.

AUDITOR AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO THE AUDITOR

So far as the Directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information that has not been brought to the attention of the Company's auditor. Each Director has taken all reasonable steps to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that such information was provided to the auditor.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REPORT (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

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

A resolution to confirm the reappointment of Haysmacintyre LLP as auditor of the Company will be proposed at the 2019 AGM. The confirmation has been recommended to the Board by its Audit Committee and Haysmacintyre LLP have indicated their willingness to remain in office.

By order of the Board

Colin Weinberg

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Date: 13 August 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

STRATEGIC REPORT

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

BUSINESS REVIEW

A review of the business and of events during the period is contained in the Chairmen's Statement on page 2 which forms part of the Strategic Report.

BUSINESS MODEL AND STRATEGY

The Associated British Engineering Group consists of the following two subsidiaries:

1. British Polar Engines Limited ("BPE"), a wholly owned subsidiary, carried out Associated British Engineering's core operating activity of the manufacturing and supplying diesel engines and spare parts for diesel engines together with associated repair work. As described elsewhere, the company is currently marketing the business for sale. In the event that the business is not substantially restructured within the group or sold, it is anticipated that the company will cease to trade within 12 months of the date of approval of these financial statements.

   2.   Akoris Trading Limited ("Akoris"). 

BPE's business model and strategy:

On 2 July 2019, we made an announcement to the stock exchange in relation to the proposed future of BPE. We were in advanced discussions prior to the year-end and, as a consequence of this process, it was decided by the Board of BPE that they should engage FRP Advisory LLP to advise on negotiations with the Trustees of the Pension Fund and the Pensions Regular and consider the future of the operating business of BPE including marketing the company for sale. Our current principal strategy of the group is, therefore, to satisfactorily resolve the process that has commenced to maximise the benefit to our shareholders.

Until such time as these discussions are concluded, we will continue to concentrate on our core business as follows:

Our sales team deal with the sale of diesel engines and related products and the distribution of spare parts worldwide. The team are well versed on our wide range of products and maintain a high level of technical knowledge. We sell and provide replacement parts for diesel engines principally in two key ranges and for generator sets.

We also sell generator sets and maintain these together with optimising use of our extensive range of engineering facilities in Glasgow.

We provide a worldwide service to our customers offering repair and maintenance work both on site and in house. We carry out major engine overhauls, upgrade and retrofits, as well as routine engine maintenance and service work for generator sets. Our engineers are highly experienced and able to provide technical support/assistance on site.

Our business model to achieve our strategic objectives is:

1. To meet the highest standards of customer service in some of the most demanding industrial sectors.

2. To continue the training and development of our workforce. We are currently looking at succession planning and new product development.

3. To unify standards and procedures. With the high levels of quality, safety and efficiency procedures adhered to within the company and as required by the shipping and offshore industry, we continue to adjust and raise our operating standards investing in new production equipment when justified.

4. To maintain a strong governance framework. The senior management team operate, within a tight framework of controls, monitored and directed by our two executive directors under direction of the Board.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

STRATEGIC REPORT (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES FACING THE BUSINESS

The Group's main operating business is its subsidiary BPE.

Business activity in the sector in which BPE primarily operates has in recent periods been affected by austerity in the oil sector. The downturn that commenced in the second half of 2015 has continued into 2019. The Board of both BPE and its parent company are actively monitoring the level of sales in this difficult economic environment.

The group operates in a market and an industry which by their nature are subject to a number of inherent risks. We attempt to control these risks by adopting appropriate strategies and maintaining strong systems of internal control. These strategies however cannot attempt to eliminate all risk, but control the risks that we believe are appropriate to take to generate acceptable shareholder returns. Details of the group's risk management processes are given in the Corporate Governance report on page 57.

We have considered below the current risk factors that are considered by the Board to be material. However, in a changing world, new risks may appear or immaterial risks may become more important, and the directors will develop appropriate strategies.

Market conditions

The Group's sales are predominantly UK, Europe, North America and North Africa based so it is exposed to any slowdown in the global economy. However, the distribution of its customers across the economic sectors helps reduce the impact of slowdown in any one sector. Regular financial information helps the Board assess current trends. An assessment of the market and competitor activity is discussed at board meetings. This includes an assessment of our routes to market as challenges to our structure and operations emerge and assessment of our pricing strategies as competitive pressures increase. The Board are actively widening the geographical sales area.

Reputational risk

Over many periods the Group has built up a reputation for integrity and is aware that this can be easily damaged with the consequential cost to its core brands. To mitigate this risk, policies are in place which cover standards of behaviour and good governance.

Defined Benefit pension scheme funding

As previously stated under Business Model and Strategy above, the Board are in discussions with the Pensions Regulator and FRP Advisory LLP regarding the future of the subsidiary undertaking BPE. The outcome of the discussions will be announced in due course.

The Group is required by law to maintain a minimum funding level in relation to its obligations to provide pensions to members of the pension scheme. This level of funding is dependent on a series of external factors, such as investment performance, life expectancy and gilt yields. Significant changes in these areas can also have a significant effect on the funding levels. The sensitivity of the funding level to these factors are disclosed in note 18 in the notes to the accounts.

Cyclical nature of the business

The trading outlook for the Group remains unpredictable due to exposure to both volatile pricing and periodic cyclical swings such as those experienced over the last three periods with the decline in the offshore oil production in Scotland. A review of the record of the trading results over the last decade amply demonstrates this with both revenue and operating profit increasing and declining with the oil sector. The Group's income stream fluctuates throughout the period as a result of the nature and size of the orders and order flows. It is therefore difficult to forecast trading and profitability to any great degree.

The Group continues to refocus its business model and to enhance its production and repair business through additional training and recruitment of its workforce. During this period of transition there is quite naturally an increase in financial risks. The Board are conscious of these risks and continues to work to mitigate them as far as possible.

Further consideration of risks and uncertainties in respect of financial instruments that face the Group and Company is contained in note 20 to the Group financial statements.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

STRATEGIC REPORT (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

United Kingdom's exit from the European Union ("Brexit")

The specific impact of Brexit on our principal risk has been considered by the Board. Whilst we remain vigilant, we do not believe that Brexit will have a significant impact on the underlying trading performance of the Group going forward.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The Group uses various indicators to monitor its progress. Sales, service and production are continually monitored against set monthly budgets to compare and improve upon gross profit and operating profit margins. Budgets are set on a monthly and annual basis but the directors have not enhanced the disclosures in this regard as one key transaction stalling could have a significant impact on the feasibility of the budget meaning that such disclosures are not considered useful to users of the accounts.

The Group reviews the Pension Fund liability, the key assumptions underpinning the actuarial valuation and the minimum funding requirement on a regular basis. The key assumptions underpinning the actuarial valuation are reviewed and compared with industry norms; there was a significant change to the mortality tables used by the actuary, this is in line with the standard actuarial tables.

There is nothing to report on environmental, employee, social and community matters or essential contractual or other arrangements.

Our employees

It is the policy of the group to train and develop employees to ensure they are equipped to undertake the tasks for which they are employed, and to provide the opportunity for career development equally and without discrimination. Training and development is provided and is available to all levels and categories of staff.

While we do not have a specific human rights policy, we have a strong commitment to upholding the principles of human rights across our business.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Details of corporate governance, which is part of this report for the period to 31 March 2019, are disclosed in the corporate governance report on page 57.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

STRATEGIC REPORT (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Group is committed to the protection of the environment and the development of processes which ensure that any adverse impact on the environment arising from its trading activities is minimised by encouraging reduction in waste, awareness of recycling, and encouraging employees to pay regard to environmental issues.

Employees

The Group's ability to achieve its commercial objectives and to service the needs of its customers in a profitable and competitive manner depends on the contribution of its employees. Employees are encouraged to develop their contribution to the business wherever they happen to work. The Group regularly keeps employees up to date with financial and other information.

The Group currently employs twenty people, made up of two male part time executives and three senior managers, two male and one female. We have a dedicated and loyal workforce, many of whom are long serving employees.

 
                      Total no. of officers/employees   Number of males   Number of females 
                                                               %                  % 
 Senior Management                   5                        80                 20 
                     --------------------------------  ----------------  ------------------ 
  Whole Workforce                   15                        87                 13 
                     --------------------------------  ----------------  ------------------ 
 

By order of the Board

Colin Weinberg

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Date: 13 August 2019

INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

1. Our opinion on the financial statements

We have audited the financial statements of Associated British Engineering plc (the "parent company") and its subsidiary companies (the "Group") for the period ended 31 March 2019 which comprise of the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of cash flows, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the company balance sheet, the company statement of changes in equity, the consolidated statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union and, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.

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 March 2019 and of the Group's loss for the period then ended;

-- the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union;

-- the parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006; and

-- the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, as regards the Group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group and the parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard as applied to listed public interest entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to principal risks, going concern and viability statement

Aside from the impact of the matters disclosed in the key audit matter section, we have nothing to report in respect of the following information in the annual report, in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you whether we have any material to add or draw attention to:

-- the disclosures in the annual report set out on page 8 that describe the principal risks and explain how they are being managed or mitigated;

-- the directors' confirmation set out on page 61 in the annual report that they have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the group, including those that would threaten its business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity;

-- whether the directors' statements relating to going concern and their assessment of the prospects of the company required under the Listing Rules in accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.6.R(3) is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in the audit; or

-- the Directors' explanation on page 61 in the annual report as to how they have assessed the prospects of the Group, over what period they have done so and why they consider that period to be appropriate, and their statement as to whether they have a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of their assessment, including any related disclosures drawing attention to any necessary qualifications or assumptions.

INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

2. Key audit matters: Our assessment of risks of material misstatement

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy; the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on those matters.

 
                                  The risk                                 Our response to the risk: 
 Going concern           At the planning stage we 
                         identified                        As described in the accounting 
                         that there was a risk that        policies (see the disclosure 
                         the going concern basis of        on page 18 to the financial 
                         preparation may not be            statements) the Directors' 
                         appropriate.                      have concluded that the 
                                                           going concern basis of preparation 
                                                           is no longer applicable. 
 
                                                           We obtained a copy of the 
                                                           Directors' going concern 
                                                           assessment and evaluated 
                                                           and challenged the appropriateness 
                                                           of their conclusions. We 
                                                           debated with the Audit Committee 
                                                           the alternatives and considered 
                                                           the current trading status 
                                                           of the group and the expectations 
                                                           for the coming months. 
 
                                                           As a result of the decision 
                                                           to adopt a basis other than 
                                                           going concern the Directors' 
                                                           have carried out an assessment 
                                                           of the recoverable amount 
                                                           of each of the assets of 
                                                           the group and adjustments 
                                                           have been made to the value 
                                                           of these assets as appropriate. 
                                                           We reviewed and challenged 
                                                           management's estimates of 
                                                           the recoverable values of 
                                                           assets and are satisfied 
                                                           with the conclusions drawn 
                                                           by the Directors' in this 
                                                           regard. 
                      ================================  ============================================================== 
                       Key observations communicated to the Audit Committee 
 
                        We draw attention to the disclosure set out on page 18 which 
                        explains that the principal subsidiary, British Polar Engines 
                        Limited, is expected to be reconstructed, sold or cease trading 
                        within 12 months, and therefore we do not consider it to 
                        be appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of preparation 
                        in these financial statements. Accordingly, the financial 
                        statements have been prepared on a basis other than going 
                        concern as described on page 18. Our opinion is not modified 
                        in respect of this matter. 
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 Carrying 
  value of                As at the year-end the            *    We performed walk-through procedures to gain an 
  inventory               valuation                              understanding of the Company's systems and controls 
                          of inventory is GBP165,000             in relation to inventory. 
                          (2018: GBP1,037,000). 
 
                          There is a risk that              *    On a sample basis we agreed the unit price of a 
                          inventory                              sample of inventory items to supporting documentation 
                          is not valued in accordance            and assessed whether inventory was being held at the 
                          with relevant accounting               lower of cost or net realisable value. 
                          standards 
                          or that the Company has not 
                          adequately provided against       *    We gained an understanding of assumptions made by 
                          low or slow-moving                     management in respect of any inventory provisions and 
                          inventory,                             challenged the appropriateness of those assumptions. 
 
 
                                                            *    We reviewed the adequacy of disclosures in the 
                                                                 Company's financial statements. 
                      ================================  ============================================================== 
                         Key observations communicated to the Audit Committee 
 
                          The financial statements are prepared on a basis other than 
                          going concern as described on page 18. Accordingly, management 
                          reviewed the net realisable value of the inventory and recorded 
                          adjustments to reduce inventory to its recoverable amount. 
                          Management have estimated the recoverable amount of inventory 
                          based on a review carried out by specialists (FRP Advisory 
                          LLP). We have assessed and challenged the adequacy of the 
                          work carried out by these specialists and are satisfied that 
                          the estimates made in determining the recoverable amount 
                          of the inventory are reasonable. We communicated no other 
                          key observations to the Audit Committee. 
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 Measurement             As at the year-end the 
  of the defined         valuation                         *    We obtained a copy of the valuation report carried 
  benefit pension        of the defined benefit                 out by the Actuary and carried out an assessment of 
  liability              obligation                             the Actuary including whether they were suitably 
                         is GBP4,982,000 (2018:                 qualified to produce such a report. 
                         GBP1,354,000). 
 
                         The valuation of this             *    We assessed whether the valuation basis of the 
                         liability                              defined benefit liability was appropriate 
                         involves significant 
                         estimation 
                         techniques, accordingly there     *    We gained an understanding of all key assumptions 
                         is a risk that the estimates           made in relation to the scheme liabilities, 
                         and assumptions made are not           challenged the appropriateness of these assumptions 
                         appropriate and that,                  and benchmarked these against available data. 
                         consequently, 
                         the value of the liability 
                         is materially misstated.          *    We obtained an analysis of the scheme assets and, on 
                                                                a sample basis, assessed the valuation of these 
                                                                assets. 
 
 
                                                           *    We reviewed the disclosures made in the financial 
                                                                statements in relation to the defined benefit 
                                                                obligation and assessed whether these disclosures 
                                                                were in accordance with the requirements of IAS 19. 
                      ================================ 
                       Key observations communicated to the Audit Committee 
                        We challenged whether it was appropriate to continue to recognise 
                        the defined benefit obligation on a technical basis. Management 
                        subsequently instructed the Actuary to value the obligation 
                        on a solvency (s. 143) basis. We subsequently assessed and 
                        challenged the assumptions used by the Actuary on this basis. 
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 Revenue recognition     Revenue for the year to 31 
                         March 2019 is GBP1,134,000        *    We performed walk-through procedures to gain an 
                         (2018: GBP1,603,000).                  understanding of the Company's systems and controls 
                                                                in relation to revenue. 
                         There is a risk of material 
                         misstatement either as a 
                         result                            *    On a sample basis we agreed a sample of parts sales 
                         of fraud or error.                     to supporting documentation, confirmed the occurrence 
                         Specifically,                          of those sales and confirmed that revenue was 
                         we considered that there was           correctly recognised. 
                         a risk of incorrect cut-off 
                         of revenue recognised during 
                         the year.                         *    On a sample basis we agreed a sample of services 
                                                                sales to supporting documentation and ensured that 
                                                                revenue was correctly recognised during the year. 
 
 
                                                           *    On a sample basis we carried out cut-off procedures 
                                                                in respect of both the sale of parts and services and 
                                                                ensured that correct revenue recognition had been 
 
 
                                                           *    We reviewed the disclosures, in particular in 
                                                                relation to the disclosure requirements arising from 
                                                                the adoption of IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with 
                                                                Customers. 
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                       Key observations communicated to the Audit Committee 
                        We communicated to the Audit Committee that we had gained 
                        satisfactory assurance in relation to revenue recognised 
                        during the year and that we were satisfied with the appropriateness 
                        of the disclosures in relation to Revenue Recognition. 
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INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

An overview of the scope of our audit

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the Group operates.

The Group includes the listed parent Company (Associated British Engineering plc) and the main trading entity (British Polar Engines Limited). The Group's accounting process is structured around a finance team in Glasgow, maintaining their own accounting records and controls.

The main trading entity is the focus of our audit as this comprises 100% of the Group's revenue. The audit of the subsidiary was carried out by the same engagement team that carried out the audit of the parent and the Group. Accordingly, the audit of the Group was completed by a single engagement team.

Our application of materiality

We apply the concept of materiality both in planning and performing our audit, and in evaluating the effect of misstatements on our audit and on the financial statements. For the purposes of determining whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement we define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement that makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person, relying on the financial statements, would be changed or influenced.

We determined materiality for the Group to be GBP23,000, which is 2% of revenue. Revenue is used as the benchmark for materiality as it is considered the critical performance measure of the Group. We use a different level of materiality, performance materiality, to drive the extent of our testing and this was set at 75% of financial statement materiality for the audit of the group financial statements.

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to the Committee all audit differences in excess of GBP1,150 as well as differences below that threshold that, in our view, warranted reporting on qualitative grounds. We also report to the Audit Committee on disclosure matters that we identified when assessing the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report as set out on pages 1 to 66 other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Directors' are responsible for the other information.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in this report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material

misstatement of the other information we are required to report on that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

In this context, we also have nothing to report in regard to our responsibility to specifically address the following items in the other information and to report as uncorrected material misstatements of the other information where we conclude that those items meet the following conditions:

-- Fair, balanced and understandable set out on page 61 - the statement given by the Directors that they consider the annual report and financial statements taken as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company's performance, business model and strategy, is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in the audit; or

-- Audit Committee reporting set out on pages 58 and 59- the section describing the work of the audit committee does not appropriately address matters communicated by us to the audit committee; or

-- Directors' statement of compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code set out on page 57 - the parts of the Directors' statement required under the Listing Rules relating to the Company's compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code containing provisions specified for review by the auditor in accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.10R(2) do not properly disclose a departure from a relevant provision of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion:

-- 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; and

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or Directors' Report.

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

-- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

-- the financial statements and the part of the Directors' Remuneration Report to be audited 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 of the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

Responsibilities of Directors

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level assurance, but not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect material misstatement when it exists.

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they can reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

The objectives of our audit, in respect to fraud are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses; and to respond appropriately to fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management.

Our approach was as follows:

-- We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Group and determined that the most significant are the Companies Act 2006, the Listing Rules and the UK Corporate Governance Code.

-- We understood how the Group is complying with those frameworks through discussions with the Audit Committee and management in combination with a review of the Group's documented policies and procedures.

-- We assessed the susceptibility of the Group's financial statements to material misstatement including how fraud might occur by considering the key risks impacting the financial statements. Given the activities of the Group, we consider management override as being most likely to occur in the recognition of revenue, our procedures in this regard are stated in the Key Audit Matter above.

-- We have reviewed that the Group's control environment is adequate for the size and operating model of such a listed Company.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Other matters we are required to address

Following recommendations of the audit committee, we were appointed by the audit committee to audit the financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2016 and subsequent financial periods. The period of total uninterrupted engagement is 4 years, covering the periods ending 3 April 2017, 31 March 2018 and 31 March 2019.

The non-audit services prohibited by the FRC's Ethical Standard were not provided to the group or the parent company and we remain independent of the group and the parent company in conducting our audit.

Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the Audit Committee.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the parent 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 parent company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the parent company and the parent company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

David Cox

Senior Statutory Auditor

for and on behalf of Haysmacintyre LLP

Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants

London

13 August 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The Company is a public limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006. The address of the registered office is given on the final page of this annual report.

The financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern.

These Group consolidated accounts and the company accounts have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC interpretations endorsed by the European Union (EU) and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

The Company's ordinary shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker (ASBE).

These financial statements are presented in pound sterling because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand pounds (GBP'000) except where otherwise indicated.

The Company's accounting reference date is 31 March. These financial statements are for the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The comparative figures are for the period 4 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.

NEWLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

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

-- IFRS 16 in respect of Leases which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.

The directors anticipate that the adoption of the above Standards and Interpretations in future periods will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Group, except as follows:

-- IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 and it removes the current distinction between an operating and finance lease, introducing consistent requirements for all leases similar to the current finance lease accounting. The lease value for leased premises as well as other smaller trade related operating leases will be brought onto the Statement of Financial Position at the fair value of the future minimum lease payments.

Beyond the information above, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate as to the effect of these standards until a detailed review has been completed.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

GOING CONCERN

The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chairmen's statement on page 2. The financial position of the Group, its cash flows and liquidity position are described in the financial statements.

As described in detail in the Chairmen's Statement during late 2018 the Board of Directors' commenced discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund with the intention of resolving the longer-term costs to the Group of the Pension Fund with the view to closing off the cost of the Pension Fund to the Group. The Board of Directors' therefore entered into detailed discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund, the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund with the view to obtaining a resolution of these matters.

The above discussions in relation to the proposed future of BPE were in advanced discussions prior to the year-end and, as a consequence of this process, it was decided by the Board of BPE that they should engage FRP Advisory LLP to advise on negotiations with the Trustees and the Pensions Regulator and consider the future of the operating business of BPE including marketing the Company for sale. An announcement was made to the market on the 2 July 2019 in respect of this process.

Consequently, the Directors have concluded that BPE is expected to be reconstructed, sold or cease trading within a period of 12 months from the date that these financial statements will be approved and, consequently have agreed that the going concern basis of preparation is no longer applicable.

As such, these financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than the going concern basis and, in accordance with IAS 1 the Company has made an assessment of the carrying value of its assets and adjustments have been made to reduce the carrying value of these assets to their expected recoverable amounts.

The assessment of the recoverable amount of these assets is considered to be a key accounting judgement and further details of this judgement can be found disclosed in these financial statements.

The resulting impairment charges in respect of the write down of the assets to their recoverable amounts have been classified as exceptional items. Further details of these exceptional items are included in note 3 to the financial statements. All of the Groups operations have been classified as discontinuing operations.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

As set out in the Directors' report, the Directors have decided to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than that of a going concern. In adopting the basis other than going concern at the year end, the following policies and procedures were implemented:

-- At 31 March 2019 all BPE non-current assets are considered as realisable, hence reclassified as current assets

-- All BPE assets have been disclosed at values at which they are expected to be realised

-- All liabilities reflect the full amount at which they are expected to materialise

The consolidated accounts include the Company and all its subsidiary undertakings (from the date of acquisition or to the date of disposal where applicable). Intra group sales and profits are eliminated on consolidation. The accounts of all subsidiary undertakings are made up to 31 March 2019.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled, either directly or indirectly, by the Company, where control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefit from its activities. The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Acquisition costs are expensed in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

The consolidated financial statements consist of the results of the following entities:

Entity Summary Description

Associated British Engineering Plc (ABE) Ultimate Holding Company

British Polar Engines Ltd (BPE) Trading Company

Akoris Trading Ltd (AT) Trading Company

REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Group has adopted Revenue from Contracts with Customers (IFRS 15) with an adoption date of 1 April 2018. The Group has assessed the requirements of IFRS 15 and have determined that the existing revenue recognition policy is in line with the requirements of this new standard, as all revenue relates to contracts held with customers. This adoption, therefore, did not result in a change in the accounting policy outlined below:

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration receivable by the Group for goods supplied and services provided, excluding value added tax and trade discounts. Revenue from the sale of spare parts is recognised when the goods are dispatched or, if under a bill and hold arrangement, when they are available for despatch to a specific customer. Revenue from the sale of engines is recognised in accordance with the performance of contractual terms and specifically when the engines have been satisfactorily tested in accordance with contractual terms. Revenue from servicing and repair work is recognised when the work is completed.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Management are required, in accordance with IFRS, to exercise judgement and to make estimates and assumptions regarding the application of accounting policies and the resulting effect on reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and a review of current conditions prevailing at the time but actual results may differ from these estimates. Any such revision is recognised in the financial statements in the period in which the change in circumstance is detected.

ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS

The key areas where management have exercised judgement in the period, and the thought processes undertaken, are as follows:

Going concern

The Directors anticipate that the trade of the Company's principal subsidiary BPE is expected to be re-constructed, sold or cease trading within 12 months from the date that these financial statements will be approved and, consequently have agreed that the going concern basis of preparation is no longer applicable. Further details of the basis of preparation are set out on page 18.

Deferred tax

Judgement is applied by management in determining the extent to which the recovery of carried forward tax losses is probable for the purpose of meeting the criteria for recognition as deferred tax assets. Note 21 sets out information on carried forward tax losses for which a deferred tax asset has not been recognised.

Pension scheme

The directors are in regular contact with the Trustees of the pension scheme in connection with three keys areas where judgement is exercised; the assumptions underpinning the actuarial valuation, continued negotiations regarding the pension scheme and in relation to the payment plan. The directors then assess the relevant estimates and assumptions and have now deemed the pension scheme to be prepared under the solvency basis, which provides an estimate of the cost of transferring all liabilities to an insurer. This basis has been derived in line with the s.143 basis prescribed by the Pension Protection Fund ("PPF") that was in force as at 1 April 2019.

In evaluating the assumptions underpinning the actuarial valuation the directors have sought the professional advice of a firm of actuaries who prepare the valuation according to industry standards and norms. During the period under review an actuarial loss of GBP3,471,000 (2018: GBP54,000 loss) was recognised in the Group accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

The assumptions underpinning the actuarial valuation are disclosed further in note 18 to the Group financial statements.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The key accounting estimates having an impact on carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the reporting period are as follows:

Recoverable amount of assets

Following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, inventories, property, plant and equipment, trade and other receivables, available for sale assets have been written down to their recoverable amount. The directors appointed a specialist to value the above items at their recoverable amounts. Additional information is provided in the basis of preparation in the accounting policies.

Inventories

In previous years, inventories were stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, inventories have been written down to their recoverable amount. The comparatives are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in previous years.

Inventories held by the Group consist of raw material (mainly components), work in progress (manufactured engines and parts) and finished goods (both purchased and manufactured engines and parts).

The inventory provision at the period end amounted to GBP3,441,000 (2018: GBP2,621,000). The gross value of inventories at the period end is GBP3,606,000 (2018: GBP3,659,000).

The directors' review their assumptions and accounting estimates, along with the accounting policies adopted in preparing these financial statements, on a regular basis and recognise any change in the period in which circumstances vary.

INVENTORIES AND IMPAIRMENT OF INVENTORIES

Cost is on a first in, first out basis. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, less estimated costs of completion and provision is made for obsolete, slow moving and defective inventories. However, following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, inventories have been written down to their recoverable amount.

Provisions for doubtful debts

At the balance sheet date, each subsidiary evaluates the recoverability of trade receivables and records provisions for doubtful or disputed debts based on experience including comparisons of the relative age of accounts and consideration of the history. The actual level of debt collected may differ from the estimated levels of recovery and could impact future operating results positively or negatively. As at 31 March 2019 the Group has provided GBP834,000 (2018: GBP609,000) against its trade receivables.

LEASED ASSETS

Leases of property and plant and equipment, where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, are classified as finance leases. Assets held under finance leases are capitalised at lease inception at the lower of the asset's fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Obligations related to finance leases, net of finance charges in respect of future periods, are included as appropriate within borrowings. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the income statement over the life of the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The property, plant or equipment is depreciated on the same basis as owned plant and equipment or over the life of the lease, if shorter.

Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases. Operating lease rentals (net of any related lease incentives) are charged against profit on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The functional and presentational currency of the parent company and its subsidiaries is UK Pound Sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Any gains or losses arising from the transactions are taken to the income statement.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

In previous years, plant and equipment are stated at cost less depreciation and any impairment in value. The comparatives are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in previous years. Freehold property is held under a revaluation model as outlined below. Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of all property, plant and equipment less its residual value by annual instalments over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

   Freehold buildings                     5 per cent straight line 
   Plant and machinery                  7 1/2 - 331/3 per cent straight line 

Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets or where shorter, over the term of the relevant lease. The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised as income.

The carrying values of plant and machinery are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amount, the assets or cash generating units are written down to their recoverable amounts. Following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, property, plant and equipment have been written down to their recoverable amount.

Freehold property is held under the revaluation model and was carried at a revalued amount, being their fair value at the date of valuation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The fair value of the land and buildings is usually considered to be their market value. This changed from a cost model to a revaluation model is a change in accounting policy.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent that a revaluation gain reverses a revaluation loss previously recognised in the Income Statement or a revaluation loss exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains recognised in equity; such gains and losses are recognised in the Income Statement.

TAXATION

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

Current tax payable is based on the taxable profit or loss for the period. 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 periods 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 provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. The deferred tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit nor loss. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realised or the deferred tax liability is settled.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

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

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

RETIREMENT BENEFIT COSTS

For defined benefit retirement schemes, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit

Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and

losses are recognised in full in the period in which they occur. They are recognised outside profit or loss and presented in the Group statement of comprehensive income.

Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested, and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognised past service cost, and as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to cumulative unrecognised past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the plan.

Actuarial gains and losses, which represent differences between the expected and actuarial returns on the plan assets and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions, are recognised in the statement of other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Pension payments to the Group's defined contribution schemes are charged to the income statement as they arise.

The directors have assessed the relevant estimates and assumptions and have now deemed the pension scheme to be prepared under the solvency basis, which provides an estimate of the cost of transferring all liabilities to an insurer. This basis has been derived in line with the s.143 basis prescribed by the Pension Protection Fund ("PPF") that was in force as at 1 April 2019.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term deposits with a maturity of three months or less which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Financial assets are recognised initially at fair value, normally being the transaction price. In the case of financial assets not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs are also included. The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification. The group derecognises financial assets when the contractual rights to the cash flows expire or the financial asset is transferred to a third party. This includes the de-recognition of receivables for which discounting arrangements are entered into.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into.

Where the contractual obligations of financial instruments (including share capital) are equivalent to a similar debt instrument, those financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are presented as such in the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in the income statement. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate of charge on the outstanding liability. Where none of the contractual terms of share capital meet the definition of a financial liability then this is classed as an equity instrument. Dividends and distributions relating to equity instruments are debited direct to equity.

Further analysis of the Group's financial instruments, and the relevant exposure to risks and uncertainties, is stated in note 20 and the various classifications of financial assets and liabilities are identified and explained.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

Trade and other receivables

In previous years, trade and other receivables were originally recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. A provision against trade receivables is made when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due to it in accordance with the original terms of those receivables. The total provision for bad, doubtful debts and overdue at the period-end was GBP834,000 (2018: GBP609,000). However, following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, trade and other receivables have been written down to their recoverable amount. The comparatives are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in previous years.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, demand deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that have maturities of three months or less from inception, are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are originally recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Non-current liabilities

Following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, all non-current liabilities have been reclassified as current liabilities. The comparatives are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in previous years.

Investments in securities

Investments are recognised and derecognised on a trade date where a purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market

concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, with all transaction costs being written off to the income statement as incurred.

Investments are classified as available for sale and are measured at subsequent reporting dates at fair value.

However, during the current year this has subsequently changed given that they are now held at a discount to the quoted market price. The directors consider it appropriate to apply a discount due to a lack of liquidity in the markets. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of available for sale financial assets are included in other comprehensive income for the period. When the asset is disposed of or deemed to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss is reclassified from equity reserve to income statement.

IMPAIRMENT OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

At each balance sheet date the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment 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 the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, 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. In assessing value in use the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior periods.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

SEGMENTAL REPORTING

The standard requires financial information to be disclosed in the financial statements in the same format in which it is disclosed to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief decision-maker has been identified as the Board, at which level strategic decisions are made.

EQUITY AND RESERVES

Share capital represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued except for the preference shares classified as debt. Deferred shares represent shares arising from the sub-division of ordinary shares of GBP2.

Share premium includes any premiums received on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium, net of any related income tax benefits.

Retained earnings include all current and prior period retained profits and losses.

Available for sale reserve includes all gains and losses relating to Available for Sale financial assets.

Other reserves relate to movements not classified in any of the reserves detailed above.

Revaluation reserve includes all gains and losses relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

All transactions with owners of the parent are recorded separately within equity.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                          Note    2019      2018 
                                                 GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 REVENUE                                   1       1,134     1,603 
 
 Operating costs                           2     (2,552)   (2,128) 
 Exceptional items                         3       (324)         - 
                                                --------  -------- 
 
 OPERATING LOSS                            4     (1,742)     (525) 
 
 Finance expense                           7        (68)      (57) 
 Finance income                            7           -         - 
                                                --------  -------- 
 
 LOSS BEFORE TAXATION                            (1,810)     (582) 
 
 Taxation                                  8          79       160 
                                                --------  -------- 
 
 
 LOSS FOR THE PERIOD                             (1,731)     (422) 
                                                ========  ======== 
 
 LOSS PER SHARE ON LOSS FOR THE PERIOD 
 ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE 
  PARENT COMPANY 
 
 BASIC AND DILUTED                         9     (84.5p)   (20.6p) 
                                                ========  ======== 
 
 Loss for the period attributable to: 
 Owners of the Company                           (1,731)     (422) 
 Non-controlling interests                             -         - 
                                                --------  -------- 
 
                                                 (1,731)     (422) 
                                                --------  -------- 
 
 

The accounting policies on pages 17 to 24 and the notes on pages 30 to 46 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                                   Note      2019      2018 
                                                          GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Loss for the period                                      (1,731)     (422) 
                                                         --------  -------- 
 
 Other comprehensive (loss)/income 
 Re-measurement of the net defined benefit 
  liability (*)                                     18    (3,471)      (54) 
 Gain/ (Loss) on available for sale financial 
  asset (**)                                                  568     (168) 
 (Deficit)/surplus on revaluation of property                (50)       600 
 
 Other comprehensive (loss)/profit/ for 
  the period                                              (2,953)       378 
                                                         --------  -------- 
 
 
 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE 
  PERIOD                                                  (4,684)      (44) 
                                                         ========  ======== 
 
 Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable 
  to: 
       Owners of the Company                              (4,684)      (44) 
       Non-controlling interests                                -         - 
 
 
                                                          (4,684)      (44) 
                                                         ========  ======== 
 

(*) = Items which will not subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement.

(**) = Items which may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement.

The accounting policies on pages 17 to 24 and the notes on pages 30 to 46 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC Company Number: 00110663

GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                                Note       2019      2018 
                                                        GBP'000   GBP'000 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                   10           -       833 
 Available for sale financial assets             15          21       264 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
                                                             21     1,097 
 Current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                   10         534         - 
 Available for sale financial assets             15         714         - 
 Inventories                                     12         165     1,037 
 Trade and other receivables                     13         125       518 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                  389       344 
 
                                                          1,927     1,899 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
 Total assets                                             1,948     2,996 
                                                      =========  ======== 
 
 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 Called up share capital                         16          51        51 
 Deferred shares                                 16       2,594     2,594 
 Share premium account                                    5,370     5,370 
 Other reserves                                              11        11 
 Available for Sale reserve                                 805      (64) 
 Revaluation reserve                                        550       600 
 Retained earnings                                     (13,089)   (7,586) 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
 Equity attributable to the Parent Company's 
  Equity shareholders                                   (3,708)       976 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
 Total equity                                           (3,708)       976 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Retirement benefit obligations                 18b           -     1,354 
 Obligation under finance leases                 19           -        13 
 
                                                              -     1,367 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                        19         664       631 
 Obligations under finance leases                19          10        22 
 Retirement benefit obligations                 18b       4,982         - 
 
                                                          5,656       653 
                                                      ---------  -------- 
 
 Total liabilities                                        5,656     2,020 
 
 Total equity and liabilities                             2,032     2,996 
                                                      =========  ======== 
 

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 13 August 2019 and were signed below on its behalf by:

C Weinberg

Director

The accounting policies on pages 17 to 24 and the notes on pages 30 to 46 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                                                                                                                             Attributa-ble 
                           Share            Share          Deferred            Other        Available      Revaluation          Retained         to owners 
                         capital          premium            shares          reserve         for Sale          reserve          earnings            of the             Total 
                                                                                              reserve                                               parent 
                         GBP'000          GBP'000           GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP'000 
 
 Balance at 
  3 April 2017                51            5,370             2,594               11              104                -           (7,110)             1,020             1,020 
 
 Loss for the 
  period                       -                -                 -                -                -                -             (422)             (422)             (422) 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income 
 Actuarial loss 
  in defined 
  benefit plan 
  (*)                          -                -                 -                -                -                -              (54)              (54)              (54) 
 Unrealised 
  loss on 
  Available 
  for Sale 
  financial 
  assets (**)                  -                -                 -                -            (168)                -                 -             (168)             (168) 
 
 Revaluation 
 Surplus on 
  revaluation 
  of freehold 
  property                     -                -                 -                -                -              600                 -               600               600 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                   -                -                 -                -            (168)              600             (476)              (44)              (44) 
                  --------------   --------------    --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------    --------------    --------------    -------------- 
 Balance at 
  1 April 2018                51            5,370             2,594               11             (64)              600           (7,586)               976               976 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 
 Loss for the 
  period                       -                -                 -                -                -                -           (1,731)           (1,731)           (1,731) 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income 
 Actuarial loss 
  in defined 
  benefit plan 
  (*)                          -                -                 -                -                -                -           (3,471)           (3,471)           (3,471) 
 Unrealised 
  gain on 
  Available 
  for Sale 
  financial 
  assets (**)                  -                -                 -                -              568                -                 -               568          568 
 Realised gain 
  on 
 Available for 
  Sale 
 Financial 
  assets                       -                -                 -                -              301                -             (301)                 -                 - 
 
 Revaluation 
 Surplus on 
  revaluation 
  of freehold 
  property                     -                -                 -                -                -             (50)                 -              (50)              (50) 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                   -                -                 -                -              869                -           (5,503)           (4,684)           (4,684) 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Balance at 
  31 March 2019               51            5,370             2,594               11              805              550          (13,089)           (3,708)           (3,708) 
                          ======           ======            ======           ======           ======           ======           =======           =======            ====== 
 
   (*)   = Items which will not be subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement. 

(**) = Items which may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement.

The accounting policies on pages 17 to 24 and the notes on pages 30 to 46 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                                        2019      2018 
                                                       GBP'000   GBP'000 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Cash used in operations                                  (80)     (256) 
 Interest received                                           -         - 
 Interest paid                                            (68)      (57) 
 Taxation                                                 -          160 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
 Net cash used in operating activities                   (148)     (153) 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Proceeds from sale of equipment                            24         2 
 Purchase of equipment                                    (16)      (14) 
 Sale proceeds from trading investments                    210         - 
 
 Net cash used in investing activities                     218      (12) 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 New finance lease                                           -        11 
 Repayment of finance leases                              (25)      (37) 
 
 Net cash used in financing activities                    (25)      (26) 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                  45     (191) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period          344       535 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                389       344 
                                                      ========  ======== 
 
 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
                                                          2019      2019 
                                                       GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Loss before taxation                                  (1,810)     (582) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation                                               91        86 
 Interest income                                             -         - 
 Finance expense                                            68        57 
 Foreign exchange difference                              (11)         2 
 Pension scheme interest expense                            38        36 
 Cash paid in excess of current service cost             (204)     (116) 
 Profit on disposal of equipment                           (6)       (2) 
 Impairment of assets                                      156         - 
 Profit on disposal of AFS investments                   (108)         - 
 Changes in working capital: 
 Decrease/(increase) in inventories                        872       295 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables        393       (5) 
 (Decrease)/increase in payables                            33      (27) 
 
                                                          (80)     (256) 
 
 
 Cash used in operations                                  (80)     (256) 
                                                      ========  ======== 
 

The accounting policies on pages 17 to 24 and the notes on pages 30 to 46 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   1.       SEGMENTAL REPORTING 
 
  The following table shows an analysis of the Group's external 
   sales by geographical market: 
 
                                                  2019          2018 
                                               GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
  United Kingdom                                   627           936 
  Europe                                           240           138 
  Far East and Australasia                          87            64 
  Africa                                            81           176 
  North and South America                           87           201 
  Middle East                                       12            88 
 
                                                 1,134         1,603 
                                          ============  ============ 
 
 
 
  The following table shows an analysis of the Group's external 
   sales from operations: 
 
                                                     2019       2018 
                                                  GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
  Revenue from the sale of goods                      773        937 
  Revenue from the rendering of services              361        666 
                                                ---------  --------- 
 
                                                    1,134      1,603 
                                                =========  ========= 
 
 

All of the above revenue arises from trading in diesel and related engineering activities.

In the periods ended 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018, save for dollar bank accounts and overseas debtors, all of the assets held by the Group were located in the United Kingdom and all capital expenditure was incurred within the United Kingdom.

Operating segments

The following segment information has been prepared in accordance with IFRS 8, "Operating Segments", which defines requirements for the disclosure of financial information of an entity's operating segments.

The Board consider the Group on an individual company basis. Reports by individual companies are used by the chief decision-maker in the Group. Significant operating segments are Associated British Engineering Plc, British Polar Engines Limited and Akoris Trading Limited

The Group's operations are located in the United Kingdom. Any transactions between business units are on normal commercial terms and conditions.

British Polar Engines Limited's activities consist of the manufacture and supply of diesel engines and spare parts for diesel engines together with associated repair work.

Akoris Trading Limited is a trade finance company.

Associated British Engineering Plc is the Group's holding company.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   1.     SEGMENTAL REPORTING (continued) 
 
                                     Associated 
   Period to 31 March 2019             British       British     Akoris 
                                     Engineering      Polar      Trading     Consolidated 
                                         Plc         Engines     Limited 
                                                     Limited 
                                      GBP'000       GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
        External sales                         -       1,134           -            1,134 
                                   -------------  ----------  ----------  --------------- 
 
        Segment result (LBIT)               (49)     (1,687)         (6)          (1,742) 
                                   -------------  ----------  ----------  --------------- 
 
        Net finance expenses                                                         (68) 
        Taxation                                                                       79 
                                                                          --------------- 
 
        Loss after tax                                                            (1,731) 
                                                                          =============== 
 
        Other information 
        Capital additions                      -          16           -               16 
        Balance sheet 
        Segment assets                        86       1,843          19            1,948 
                                   =============  ==========  ==========  =============== 
 
                                     Associated 
         Period to 31 March 2018       British       British     Akoris 
                                     Engineering      Polar      Trading     Consolidated 
                                         Plc         Engines     Limited 
                                                     Limited 
                                      GBP'000       GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
        External sales                         -       1,583          20            1,603 
                                   -------------  ----------  ----------  --------------- 
 
        Segment result (LBIT)/ 
         PBIT                              (159)       (359)         (7)            (525) 
                                   -------------  ----------  ----------  --------------- 
 
        Net finance expenses                                                         (57) 
        Taxation                                                                      160 
                                                                          --------------- 
 
        Loss after tax                                                              (422) 
                                                                          =============== 
 
        Other information 
        Capital additions                      -          16           -               16 
        Balance sheet 
        Segment assets                       121       2,859          16            2,996 
                                   =============  ==========  ==========  =============== 
 

Included in the total Group revenue was GBP253,000 (2018: GBP512,000) of sales which arose from two customers who contributed to 10% or more of the total Group revenue for the period ended 31 March 2019 (2018: two customers). The geographical market from which the revenue from the customers originate is principally the United Kingdom.

All of the revenue recognised by the Group during the year arose from contracts from customers as defined in IFRS 15.

 
 2.    OPERATING COSTS                                    2019      2018 
                                                       GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Raw materials used                                     1,175       732 
  Staff costs (note 4)                                     616       667 
  Depreciation of property plant and equipment              91        86 
  Other expenses                                           670       643 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
                                                         2,552     2,128 
                                                      ========  ======== 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 3.   EXCEPTIONAL ITEM      2019        2018 
                         GBP'000     GBP'000 
 
      Exceptional item     (324)           - 
 
 

Following the directors' decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, impairments have arisen to bring certain assets to their recoverable amounts and now shown as an exceptional item above. The items which relate to the impairment are tangible fixed assets (GBP156,000) and trade receivables (GBP167,944).

 
 
  4.         OPERATING LOSS                                             2019              2018 
                                                                     GBP'000           GBP'000 
             Operating loss is stated after charging/(crediting) 
             Depreciation on owned assets                                 59                54 
             Depreciation on assets held under finance 
              leases                                                      32                32 
                         Fees payable to the Company's auditor for 
                       the audit of the Company's annual accounts: 
             PLC audit costs                                              24                22 
             The audit of the Company's subsidiaries 
              pursuant to legislation                                     22                21 
             Operating lease rental on plant and machinery                25                42 
             Profit on disposal of property, plant & 
              equipment                                                  (6)               (2) 
                                                                    ========      ============ 
 
 
  5.         STAFF COSTS AND EMPLOYEES                                  2019              2018 
                                                                     GBP'000           GBP'000 
 
             Wages and salaries                                          332               499 
             Social security costs                                        34                52 
             Other pension costs                                         250               116 
                                                                    --------      ------------ 
 
                                                                         616               667 
                                                                    ========      ============ 
 
             The average monthly number of persons employed 
              by the Group during the period was: 
 
                                                                        2019            2018 
                                                                      Number            Number 
             By activity 
             Production                                                    5                 9 
             Administration                                               11                13 
                                                                    --------      ------------ 
 
                                                                          16                22 
                                                                    ========      ============ 
 
 
 
     6.       DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION 

Directors received emoluments of GBP57,000 (2018: GBP57,000). Further details can be found on page 64.

 
   KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION          2019    2018 
                                     GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Remuneration of Group directors         69        57 
                                    ========  ======== 
 

The Group made no pension contributions in respect of Group directors during the period ended 31 March 2019 or 31 March 2018.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 7.    NET FINANCE EXPENSE                                  2019      2018 
                                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Interest on obligations under finance leases                30        21 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
  Interest expenses for borrowings at amortised 
   cost                                                       30        21 
 
  Net interest cost on defined benefit pension 
   scheme                                                     38        36 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
                                                              68        57 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
       Interest receivable on cash and                         -         - 
        cash equivalents 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
                                                              68        57 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
 
 8.    TAXATION                                                    2019      2018 
                                                                GBP'000   GBP'000 
       The tax charge is set out below: 
 
       Current tax: 
       United Kingdom corporation tax at 19% (2018:                   -         - 
        19%) 
  Research & Development tax credit                                  79       160 
       In respect of current period                                   -         - 
                                                               --------  -------- 
 
  Total current tax and tax on profit on ordinary 
  activities                                                         79       160 
                                                               ========  ======== 
 
 

The tax assessed for the period is different from the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018: 19%). The differences are explained as follows:

 
                                                          2019      2018 
                                                       GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Loss on ordinary activities before tax               (1,810)     (422) 
                                                      --------  -------- 
 
  Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by 
   standard rate of Corporation tax in the UK 
   of 19% (2018: 19%)                                    (344)      (80) 
 
  Effects of: 
  Fixed asset differences                                  (1)         - 
  Expenses not deductible for tax purposes                  11         9 
  Amounts (charged)/credited directly to equity              -         - 
   or otherwise transferred 
  Income not taxable                                         -         2 
  Depreciation for the period in excess of capital 
  allowances                                                22         9 
  Adjustment to recognised deferred tax                      -         - 
  Other tax adjustments                                     14         - 
  Surrender of group relief                                  -       (3) 
  Losses carried forward                                   298        63 
  Research & Development credit                             79       160 
 
  Taxation credit in the consolidated income 
   statement                                                79       160 
                                                      ========  ======== 
 
 

The Group has trading losses of approximately GBP4.5 million (2018: GBP3.6 million) and capital losses of GBP8.5 million (2018: GBP8.5 million). These are available to set against future taxable profits, taxation liabilities and capital gains respectively. The trading losses are available to be used against future profits arising from the same trade within the Group. These amounts are subject to agreement with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in the Group accounts. As the timing and extent of taxable profits are uncertain, a deferred tax asset of GBP765,000 (2018: GBP620,000) arising on the trading losses has not been recognised in the financial statements.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   9.       LOSS PER SHARE 

The calculation of loss per ordinary share is based on the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.

 
                                      2019                                  2018 
                                  Weighted                              Weighted 
                                   Average      Per shares               Average      Per shares 
                                   number         amount                 number         amount 
                         Loss     of shares       pence        Loss     of shares       pence 
                       GBP'000                               GBP'000 
 
  Basic and diluted 
   loss per share      (1,731)    2,048,990        (84.5p)     (422)    2,048,990        (20.6p) 
                      ========  ===========  =============  ========  ===========  ============= 
 
 
 10.    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT       Freehold 
                                            land and             Plant 
                                           buildings     and machinery     Total 
                                             GBP'000           GBP'000   GBP'000 
        COST 
  At 4 April 2017                                689             1,439     2,128 
  Additions                                        -                16        16 
  Disposals                                        -               (7)       (7) 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2018                               689             1,448     2,137 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
  At 1 April 2018                                689             1,448     2,137 
  Additions                                        -                16        16 
  Disposals                                        -              (24)      (24) 
  Impairment                                       -                 -      (50) 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2019                               689             1,440     2,079 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
        ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 
 
  At 4 April 2017                                689             1,136     1,825 
  Charge for period                               21                65        86 
  Eliminated on disposals                          -               (8)       (8) 
  Eliminated on revaluation                    (600)                 -     (600) 
 
  At 31 March 2018                               110             1,193     1,303 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
  At 1 April 2018                                110             1,193     1,303 
  Charge for period                               34                57        91 
  Eliminated on disposals                          -               (7)       (7) 
        Eliminated on revaluation                  -                 -         - 
  Impairment                                      50               158       158 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2019                               194             1,401     1,545 
                                         -----------  ----------------  -------- 
 
        CARRYING AMOUNTS 
  At 31 March 2019                               495                39       534 
                                         ===========  ================  ======== 
 
  At 31 March 2018                               579               255       834 
                                         ===========  ================  ======== 
 
  At 3 April 2017 (as restated)                    -               303       303 
                                         ===========  ================  ======== 
 

At 31 March 2019 assets held under finance leases included in plant and machinery had a carrying value

of GBP9,188 (2018: GBP142,636).

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   10.      PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued) 

In March 2019 the freehold property was valued at GBP550,000 by GVA Grimley Limited, an external valuer. Subsequently FRP Advisory LLP assessed that the recoverable amount of the freehold property at 31 March 2019 was GBP495,000. Accordingly, the valuation of the property has been valued at this amount.

   11.    CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

At 31 March 2019 the Group had capital commitments of GBPnil (2018: GBPnil).

 
 12.    INVENTORIES            2019      2018 
                            GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Raw materials                  23       100 
  Work in progress                9        34 
  Finished goods                133       903 
                           --------  -------- 
 
                                165     1,037 
                           ========  ======== 
 

The closing inventory balance of GBP165,000 (2018: GBP1,037,000) is stated net of provisions of GBP3,441,000

(2018: GBP2,621,000). There was an increase in provision of GBP820,000 (2018: GBP125,000 increase) in relation to slow moving stock and due to the change in the basis of preparation of the financial statements.

 
 13.    TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES          2019      2018 
                                          GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Trade receivables                           922       836 
  Allowance for doubtful debts              (834)     (609) 
                                         --------  -------- 
                                               88       227 
  Prepayments and accrued income               37       291 
                                         --------  -------- 
 
                                              125       518 
                                         ========  ======== 
 

Trade receivables disclosed above are classified as loans and receivables and are measured at amortised cost.

The average credit period offered on sales of goods varies from 30 days to 90 days. The Group has recognised an allowance for doubtful debts based on estimated irrecoverable amounts determined by the history and by reference to the counterparty and an analysis of the counterparty's current financial position.

Trade receivables disclosed above include amounts (see below for aged analysis) which are past due and impaired at the year-end. The Group has recognised an allowance for doubtful debts against these

items.

 
  Ageing of trade receivables 
                                                        2019      2018 
                                                     GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
   0 - 30 days                                            79       699 
  31 - 60 days                                            18        97 
  61 - 90 days                                            15         2 
  91 - 120 days                                          810        38 
  Provision against past due and impaired amounts      (834)     (609) 
                                                    --------  -------- 
 
                                                          88       227 
                                                    ========  ======== 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 13.   TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued) 
 

Movement in the allowance for doubtful debts:

 
                                                       2019      2018 
                                                    GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
          Balance at the beginning of the period        609       500 
          Increase in provision                         225       109 
 
          Balance at the end of the period              834       609 
                                                   ========  ======== 
 

In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable the Group considers, inter alia, any change in the credit quality of the trade receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the reporting date.

 
 
 

The Group has a concentration of credit risk with exposure to two large debtor balances at the period-end which accounts for 31% of the balance due between 61 -120 days. Management considers that all the above financial assets that are not provided for, impaired or past due are of good credit quality.

 
 14.    AVAILABLE FOR SALE INVESTMENTS             2019      2018 
                                                GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Listed Securities                                 735       264 
                                               ========  ======== 
 
                                  GBP'000 
 
  Opening balance                     264 
        Additions                       - 
  Revaluations                        568 
  Disposals                          (97) 
  Closing balance                     735 
                             ============ 
 
 

Gains or losses on available for sale investments are presented within other comprehensive income.

IFRS 13 requires that the fair value reflects "exit price" and is valued in line with the relevant "unit of account" and the fair value of the equity investments held is calculated by reference to the quoted market price at the period end.

Available for sale investments are valued based on active markets' prices. In the prior year, the fair value of financial instruments were reported under Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy (2018: GBP264,000). However, during the current year this has subsequently changed given that they are held at a discount to the quoted market price (recoverable amount) following the decision by the directors to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern. Included within the revaluation gain of GBP569,000 is an impairment loss of GBP309,000 in relation to this. This amount has been treated as a realised loss within the Group Statement of Changes in Equity.

As described in the prior year financial statements the Group held an investment in SalvaRx Group plc. During the year that entity disposed of its interest in its subsidiary, SalvaRx Limited to Portage Biotech Inc. Subsequently as part of a demerger, SalvaRx Group plc transferred 12,600,000 shares in Portage Biotech Inc, to the Group. Colin Weinberg resigned as a director of SalvaRx Group plc on 8 January 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 
 
 
 15. CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL                                 2019      2018 
                                                          GBP'000   GBP'000 
            Nominal value: 
            Allotted and fully paid: 
            2,048,990 ordinary shares of GBP0.025 each         51        51 
            1,313,427 deferred shares of GBP1.975 each      2,594     2,594 
                                                         --------  -------- 
 
                                                            2,645     2,645 
                                                         ========  ======== 
 
 
 
  Carrying value: 
  Equity shares: 
  2,048,990 ordinary shares of GBP0.025 
   each                                     51   51 
                                           ===  === 
 

The structure of the Group and Company's capital is as follows:

 
                              Ordinary    Ordinary   Deferred    Deferred    Share 
                               Shares      Shares     Shares      Shares    Premium 
                                 No.      GBP'000       No.      GBP'000    GBP'000 
 Balance at 31 March 
  2019 (GBP0.025/GBP1.9752 
  shares)                     2,048,990      51      1,313,427    2,594      5,370 
                             ==========  =========  ==========  =========  ======== 
 

Further to the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 1 September 1999 the ordinary shares have 200 votes per share.

The deferred shares do not have voting rights and do not carry any entitlement to attend general meetings of the Company; they are not admitted to any Stock Exchange and carry a right to participate in any return of capital once an amount of GBP100 has been paid in respect of each new ordinary share.

Capital management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as going concerns while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.

The capital structure of the Group consists of cash and bank balances and equity of the Group, comprising called up share capital, deferred shares, share premium account, other reserves and retained earnings. The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

 
 16.   NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS 
 
       At the period-end, the Group held 99.7% of Akoris Trading Limited's 
        Ordinary Share capital. 
 
 
 
   17.     RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES 

The Group operated a defined benefit pension scheme, holding the assets in a separate trustee administered fund ("the ABE Pension Fund"). The required contributions were assessed with the advice of an independent qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. The Group also operates a designated defined contribution personal pension plan which meets stakeholder requirements.

The directors have assessed the relevant estimates and assumptions and have now deemed the pension scheme to be prepared under the solvency basis, which provides an estimate of the cost of transferring all liabilities to an insurer. This basis has been derived in line with the s.143 basis prescribed by the Pension Protection Fund ("PPF") that was in force as at 1 April 2019.

The defined benefit scheme exposes the Group to actuarial risks such as

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   17.     RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES (Continued) 

Interest rate risk:

Any decrease in bond rates will increase the scheme's liability.

Investment risk:

If the return on scheme assets is below the discount rate used to calculate the present value of the scheme liability it may lead to a scheme deficit.

Longevity risk:

Any increase in life expectancy of the scheme's members will increase the scheme's liability as the present value of the scheme's liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality rate of the scheme's members.

The scheme consists of 1 active members, 26 deferred members and 57 pensioner members. The contribution to the scheme for the forthcoming period is expected to be GBP118,000 including the contribution to the deficit.

The value placed on the benefit obligation is particularly sensitive to changes in some of the key assumptions. Two of the most critical are:

   --      The real (i.e. net of inflation) and nominal rates of interest used; and 
   --      Changes in future mortality rates 
 
 Assumption                                Change in the          Change in 
                                           Defined Benefit       the Defined 
                                             Obligation       Benefit Obligation 
                                                  %               (GBP'000) 
 0.25% p.a. reduction in discount rate         +4.30                 214 
 0.25% increase in inflation                   +1.90                 95 
 Members assumed to live one period 
  longer                                       +5.20                 259 
 

In the period ended 31 March 2009, the Company came to an agreement with the Trustees of the scheme and a resolution was approved whereby the Group is no longer liable for its previously recognised retirement obligations for the ABE section of the fund. The elimination of the ABE section resulted in an elimination of GBP3,047,000 of the opening obligation which was reflected through the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The remaining obligation relates to the BPE section of the scheme and is summarised on the following page.

Contributions by employer in respect of future accrual of benefits, death in service benefits and expenses:

32.1% (2018: 32.1%) of pensionable salaries less member contributions, payable monthly by the 19(th) of the calendar month after that to which they relate. Such amounts will be paid by the employer within a period of them being paid by the scheme. Insurance premiums for death in service benefits, management and administration expenses are payable in addition as and when they are due.

Contributions by employer in respect of the shortfall in funding following the triennial review:

With reference to the recovery plan agreed with the Trustees in conjunction with the valuation as at 1 April 2015, the employer will make the following contributions over the period from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2030 (these contributions have been temporarily suspended for all Members other than employees):

-- From 1 April 2015 until 1 August 2015 contributions of GBP17,000 per month has been paid in accordance with the previous recovery plan.

-- From 1 August 2015, GBP10,000 per month are payable by the 19(th) of the calendar month after that to which they relate.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   17.     RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES (continued) 

-- An additional lump sum relating to the profits of the employer in respect of all accounting periods as from 1 April 2015 is payable in the financial period following the generation of the profits calculated on the following basis:-

-- a) for all trading profits (before interest and taxation, and excluding those generated from external investments) in excess of GBP250k and below GBP1,050k an additional payment of 20% of such profits;

-- b) for all trading profits (before interest and taxation, and excluding those generated from external investments) in excess of GBP1,050k an additional payment of 10% of such profits;

-- Profit-share contributions will only be payable if there is a gross pension deficit recorded in the Employer's Annual Report and Accounts for the financial period in which the profits are generated;

-- Funding shortfall contributions (including profit-share contributions) will cease in the event that a funding surplus is certified by the Scheme Actuary.

The company came to an agreement with the Trustees of the scheme on 25 July 2018, whereby the Trustees

are prepared to support the Group during its financial year to 31 March 2019 and have therefore agreed that

the current monthly deficit contributions will be suspended with a view to these commencing again after 31

July 2019. The Scheme expenses and the cost of future benefit accrual will continue to be met by the Group.

Additionally, the PPF levy payment due to be paid by the Group in September 2018 will be met directly out of

the Pension Fund assets, subject to the Group repaying this and other past payments of the Levy already

made by the Pension fund in addition to the deficit contributions.

 
 (a)    Pension cost (recognised in Income Statement)       2019      2018 
                                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
        Operating charge 
  Current service cost                                        11        21 
        Past service cost                                    164         - 
                                                             175        21 
        Other finance charges 
  Interest on net defined benefit obligation                  38        36 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
  Total pension cost recognised in the Income 
   Statement                                                 213        57 
                                                        ========  ======== 
 
 
  (b) Benefit liability                 2019      2018      2017      2016      2015 
                                     GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Present value of funded 
  obligations                         11,066     7,742     8,446     8,295     8,424 
 Fair value of plan assets           (6,084)   (6,388)   (7,066)   (6,364)   (6,532) 
                                ------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 Net liability                         4,982     1,354     1,380     1,931     1,892 
                                ============  ========  ========  ========  ======== 
 
 The major categories of plan assets 
  are as follows: 
                                                            2019                  2018 
                                                         GBP'000               GBP'000 
 
 Equities (quoted)                                         2,251                 2,308 
 Index-Linked Gilts                                        1,704                 1,832 
 Corporate Bonds                                           1,095                 1,162 
 Liability Driven Investment                                 669                   640 
 Cash                                                        365                   446 
 Bank Balance                                                  -                     - 
                                                        --------            ---------- 
 
                                                           6,084                 6,388 
                                                        ========            ========== 
 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 17.   RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES (continued) 
 
        Plan assets 
        The weighted-average asset allocations at the period-end were 
        as follows: 2019 2018 
 
        Equities (quoted) 36.8% 36.1% 
        Bonds 45.8% 46.9% 
        LDI 11.0% 10.0% 
        Cash/other 6.4% 7.0% 
 

Plan risks

The defined benefit plan typically exposes the Group to actuarial risks, as stated on page 36, which are managed by the Trustees of the defined benefit plan after consulting the Board.

 
 (c)    Change in benefit obligation                        2019      2018 
                                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Benefit obligation at beginning of the period            7,742     8,446 
  Current service cost                                        11        21 
  Interest cost                                              209       222 
  Actuarial gain/(loss) arising from changes 
   in financial assumptions                                3,364     (396) 
  Contributions by plan participants                           2         3 
        Past service cost                                    164         - 
  Benefits paid                                            (426)     (554) 
                                                        --------  -------- 
 
  Benefit obligations at end of the period                11,066     7,742 
                                                        ========  ======== 
 
 
 (d)      Change in plan assets                                                      2019                 2018 
                                                                                  GBP'000              GBP'000 
 
  Fair value of plan assets at beginning of 
   the period                                                                       6,388                7,066 
  Expected return on plan assets                                                      172                  186 
  Actuarial (loss)/gains on plan assets arising 
   from changes in financial assumptions                                             (64)                (450) 
  Contributions made by employer                                                       12                  137 
  Contributions by plan participants                                                    2                    3 
  Benefits paid                                                                     (426)                (554) 
 
  Fair value of plan assets at end of the period                                    6,084                6,388 
                                                                  =======================  =================== 
 
  The expected long term return on cash is determined by reference 
   to current and expected long-term bank base rates. The expected 
   return on bonds is determined by reference to United Kingdom long 
   dated gilt and bond yields at the balance sheet date. The expected 
   rate of return on equities have been determined by setting an appropriate 
   risk premium above gilt/bond yields having regard to market conditions 
   at the balance sheet date. The expected rates have then all been 
   reduced to reflect the level of anticipated future expenses. 
 
   The expected long term rate of return under IAS 19 (revised in 2011) 
   is the same as the discount rate of 1.36% (2018: 2.78% pa). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC 
 
    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued) 
    FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019 
 
 
     17.   RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES (continued) 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 (e)      Principal actuarial assumptions                                            2019                 2018 
 
  Inflation (CPI)                                                                    2.87                 2.12 
  Rate of increase in pensionable salaries                                            n/a                 2.50 
  Pre-retirement discount rate                                                       0.86                 2.78 
  Post-retirement discount rate                                                      1.36                 2.78 
  LPI pension increases                                                              3.07                 2.12 
  Deferred pension revaluation - Pre 
   09                                                                                2.87                 2.12 
  Deferred pension revaluation - Post 
   09                                                                                1.77                 2.12 
          Male Mortality                                                    S2PMA CMI2016            S2NMA CMI 
                                                                              (using core            2017 with 
                                                                              parameters)    1% p.a. long-term 
                                                                           with 1.5% p.a.          improvement 
                                                                    long-term improvement 
          Female Mortality                                                  S2PFA CMI2016         Female S2NFA 
                                                                              (using core        CMI 2017 with 
                                                                              parameters)    1% p.a. long-term 
                                                                               with 1.25%          improvement 
                                                                           p.a. long-term 
                                                                              improvement 
 
          Life expectancy from age 65 (periods): 
  Male currently aged 65                                                             22.4                 22.0 
  Female currently aged 65                                                           24.1                 24.0 
  Male currently aged 45                                                             24.2                 23.1 
  Female currently aged 45                                                           25.6                 25.2 
 
 

The directors have assessed the relevant estimates and assumptions and have now deemed the pension scheme to be prepared under the solvency basis, which provides an estimate of the cost of transferring all liabilities to an insurer. This basis has been derived in line with the s.143 basis prescribed by the Pension Protection Fund ("PPF") that was in force as at 1 April 2019.

   (f)       Expected future cash flows 

The defined benefit obligations are based on the current value of expected benefit payment cash flows to members over the next several decades.

The overall weighted average duration of scheme liabilities as at 31 March 2019 is approximately 18 years.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 18.   PAYABLES                                        2019        2018 
                                                    GBP'000     GBP'000 
       Current 
       Obligations under finance leases                  10          22 
       Trade payables                                   163         237 
       Other taxation and social security                 8           5 
       Other payables                                    43          43 
       Accruals                                         440         346 
                                                   --------    -------- 
 
                                                        664         653 
                                                   ========    ======== 
 
       The net finance lease obligations are due: 
       In one period or less                             10          22 
       Between two and three periods                      -          13 
                                                   --------    -------- 
 
                                                         10          35 
                                                   ========    ======== 
 

All current payables apart from obligations under finance leases are expected to mature within a period of 6 months.

   19.       FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the Group balance sheet, are as follows.

No financial assets or liabilities have been reclassified during the period.

 
                                          2019                       2018 
                                 Loans and    Fair value    Loans and    Fair value 
                                Receivables   Profit or    receivables     Profit 
                                                 loss                      or loss 
                                  GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000      GBP'000 
 
 Financial assets: 
 Trade and other receivables            125            -           227            - 
                               ------------  -----------  ------------  ----------- 
 Total current                          125            -           227            - 
 
 Total                                  125            -           227            - 
                               ============  ===========  ============  =========== 
 
 Financial liabilities: 
 Loans                                    -            -            13            - 
                               ------------  -----------  ------------  ----------- 
 Total non- current                       -            -            13            - 
 
 Trade and other payables               664            -           575            - 
 Loans                                   10            -            22            - 
                               ------------  -----------  ------------  ----------- 
 Total current                          674            -           597            - 
 
 Total                                  674            -           610            - 
                               ============  ===========  ============  =========== 
 

Trade and other receivables exclude the value of any prepayments or accrued income. Trade and other payables exclude the value of deferred income. All financial assets and liabilities have a carrying value that approximates to fair value. For trade and other receivables, allowances are made within the book value for credit risk.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   19.       FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) 

RISKS

The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. Market risk includes price commodity risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. The Group has limited exposure to foreign exchange risk and also has no loans, therefore limited exposure to interest rate risk.

Cash and cash equivalents held at floating rates expose the entity to cash flow risk. Interest rate risk is limited to the cash and cash equivalents.

Based on the balance sheet value of cash and cash equivalents, a 1% change in interest base rates would lead to an increase or decrease in income and equity of GBP3,892 (2018: GBP3,440).

The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the above risks and they are summarised below and in the accounting policies to the Group financial statements. These policies have been consistently applied throughout the period.

COMMODITY PRICE RISK

The Group is dependent upon some of its suppliers to effectively operate a stock holding and call off management system, which is utilised to mitigate holding costs. There is the potential to leave the Group exposed to 'stock out' or shortages but the Group manages this closely and does not envisage this going forward.

When prices are advantageous a strategic decision may be taken to increase a stock levels in core parts which mitigates the issue of price commodity risk. There are a number of suppliers used, each with various contractual terms, and therefore the Board do not consider this a significant risk.

LIQUIDITY RISK

The Group's liquidity is dependent on the cash balances available and it is the Group's policy to place surplus

cash on deposit to ensure it has an appropriate rate of return. The Board reviews an annual 12 month financial projection as well as information regarding cash balances. The maturity profile of the Group's finance lease liabilities is set out in note 19.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   19.        FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) 

CREDIT RISK

The Group's principal financial assets are cash deposits, available for sale financial assets and trade and other receivables. The credit risk associated with the cash is limited as the counterparties have high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The principal credit risk arises therefore from its trade and other receivables and available for sale financial assets.

In order to manage credit risk the directors of the subsidiary company set limits for customers based on a combination of payment history, third party credit references and knowledge of the customers. Credit limits are reviewed by the subsidiary's directors on a regular basis in conjunction with debt ageing and experience. In 2019 and 2018 there were a limited number of concentrations of credit risk. The Group's top five customers comprised less than 1% of the period end trade receivables. The Board consider their strong customer relations to be a strength rather than a risk as they are the preferred suppliers to these customers.

Where appropriate, the subsidiary company requests payment or part-payment in advance of shipment. In connection with the trade receivables, there is a risk of warranty claims, which the subsidiary company tries to minimise. The carrying value of the trade receivables represents the maximum credit risk exposure and therefore sensitivity analysis has not been performed.

Collection procedures in relation to receivables are initiated once the credit terms are exceeded and trade receivables both due and not yet due are reviewed on a line by line basis, with adequate provision being made against period end balances where appropriate. During the period an additional provision of GBP225,000 (2018: GBP109,000) has been included in the financial statements.

At the period end, 84.5% (2018: 9.6%) of current financial assets are aged greater than 90 days. These amounted to GBP810,350 and, of this amount, GBP771,770 has been provided for (2018: GBP612,000 and GBP574,000 respectively).

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable:

-- Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

-- Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

-- Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 
                                    Level      Level     Level     Total 
                                        1          2         3 
                                  GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Available for sale financial 
  assets 
 Quoted securities                       -       714         -       714 
                                ==========  ========  ========  ======== 
 

In the prior year, the fair value of financial instruments was observed to be Level 1 (2018: GBP264,000). However, during the current year this has subsequently changed given that they are now held at a discount to the quoted market price. The directors consider it appropriate to apply a discount due to a lack of liquidity in the markets.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 20.   DEFERRED TAXATION 
 
 

The deferred taxation liability at 31 March 2019 was GBPNil (2018: GBPNil).

No provision has been made for the potential deferred tax assets on the trading losses carried forward as they are not sufficiently certain to crystallise in the foreseeable future, with future pension obligations deemed to exceed the potential future cash inflows. This assumption will be revisited on an annual basis or as and when circumstances change. The amounts not recognised (all of which have been calculated at 17% (2018: 17%)) are set out below:

 
        Group                               2019      2018 
                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
  Arising from trading losses                765       620 
  Arising from capital losses              1,451     1,451 
  Arising from pension deficit               847       230 
                                        --------  -------- 
 
                                           3,063     2,301 
                                        ========  ======== 
 
 21.    CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 
                                            2019      2018 
                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
 a)     Banker's indemnities                  30        30 
                                        ========  ======== 
 
 

The indemnities relate to provision of services such as letters of credit or international guarantees by

the bank.

     b)         There were no other contingent liabilities at 31 March 2019 or 31 March 2018. 
 
 22. COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES 
 
           At 31 March the Group had the following commitments under non-cancellable 
            operating leases: 
                                                                                          Other 
                                                                                     2019         2018 
                                                                                  GBP'000      GBP'000 
 
           Within one period                                                            1           11 
           Between two and five periods inclusive                                       3            - 
                                                                             ------------  ----------- 
                                                                                        4           11 
                                                                             ============  =========== 
 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - GROUP (continued)

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

    23.    SUBSIDIARIES 

At 31 March 2019 the Company held share capital in the following subsidiaries:

 
 Company                 % Holding               Activity        Registered          Country of 
                                                                     office       Incorporation 
 
 British Polar Engines     100%           Manufacture and         133 Helen            Scotland 
  Limited                                supply of diesel    Street, Govan, 
                                      engines, associated          Glasgow, 
                                            servicing and           G51 3HD 
                                            sale of spare 
                                                    parts 
 
 Akoris Trading            99.7%       Commodity, natural          10 Queen           England & 
  Limited                                    resource and     Street Place,               Wales 
                                            trade finance      London, EC4R 
                                                                        1AG 
 
 Kelvin Diesels            100%      Diesel Engines,              133 Helen            Scotland 
  Limited                             acting as nominee      Street, Govan, 
                                      for British Polar            Glasgow, 
                                      Engines Limited               G51 3HD 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC Company Number: 00110663

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                               31 March   31 March 
                                                   2019       2018 
                                        Note    GBP'000    GBP'000 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment           7            -          - 
 Investments in subsidiaries             9            -          - 
 Available for sale financial assets     10          21         96 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
                                                     21         96 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
 Current assets 
 
 Trade and other receivables                          5          - 
 Cash and cash equivalents                           60         24 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
                                                     65         24 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
  Total assets                                       86        120 
                                              =========  ========= 
 
 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 
 Called up share capital                 14          51         51 
 Deferred shares                         14       2,594      2,594 
 Share premium account                            5,370      5,370 
 Other reserve                                      212        212 
 Available for sale reserve                        (57)       (32) 
 Retained earnings                              (8,182)    (8,172) 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
 Total equity                                      (12)         23 
                                              ---------  --------- 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                11          98         97 
 
 Total liabilities                                   98         97 
                                              =========  ========= 
 
 Total equity and liabilities                        86        120 
                                              =========  ========= 
 

Under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company is exempt from the requirements to present its own Income statement. The loss after tax for the period was GBP25,605 (2018: loss GBP21,000)

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 13 August 2019 and were signed below on its behalf by:

C Weinberg

Director

The accounting policies on pages 17 and 24 and the notes on pages 50 to 55 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                                                                         Available                             Total 
                       Share            Share           Deferred           Other             for            Retained 
                      capital          premium           shares           reserve           Sale            earnings 
                                                                                          Financial 
                                                                                           Assets 
                     GBP'000          GBP'000           GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP000 
 
 Balance at 3 
  April 2017                  51            5,370             2,594              212               41           (8,151)               117 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------    -------------- 
 Loss for the 
  period                       -                -                 -                -                -              (21)              (21) 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income 
 Unrealised 
  loss on 
  Available 
  for Sale 
  financial 
  assets 
  (**)                         -                -                 -                -             (73)                 -              (73) 
 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income 
  for the 
  period                       -                -                 -                -             (73)              (21)              (94) 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Balance at 31 
  March 2018                  51            5,370             2,594              212             (32)           (8,172)                23 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------    -------------- 
 Loss for the 
  period                       -         -                        -                -                -              (26)              (26) 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income 
 Unrealised 
  loss on 
  Available 
  for Sale 
  financial 
  assets 
  (**)                         -                -                 -                -              (9)                                 (9) 
 Realised gain 
  on Available 
  for Sale 
  financial 
  assets 
  (**)                         -                -                 -                -             (16)                16                 - 
 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income 
  for the 
  period                       -                -                 -                -             (25)              (10)              (35) 
                  --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------   --------------   ---------------   --------------- 
 Balance at 31 
  March 2019                  51            5,370             2,594              212             (57)           (8,182)              (12) 
                          ======           ======            ======           ======           ======           =======           ======= 
 

(**) = Items which may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement.

The accounting policies on pages 17 and 24 and the notes on pages 50 to 55 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
                                                            2019      2018 
                                                           GBP'000   GBP'000 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Cash used in operations                                      (55)      (24) 
 Interest received                                              23        18 
 
 Net cash used in operating activities                        (32)       (6) 
                                                          --------  -------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities                            -         - 
 Sale proceeds from trading investments                         68      (21) 
 
 Net cash derived from investing activities                      -         - 
                                                          --------  -------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities                            -         - 
 
 Net cash used in financing activities                           -         - 
                                                          --------  -------- 
 
 
 Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents          36       (6) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period               24        30 
                                                          --------  -------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                     60        24 
                                                          ========  ======== 
 
 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
                                                              2019      2018 
                                                           GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Loss before taxation                                         (25)      (21) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Interest income                                              (23)      (18) 
 (Profit) on disposal of Available for Sale investments        (2)         - 
 Changes in working capital: 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables            (5)         - 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables                 -        15 
 
 
 
 Taxes paid                                                      -         - 
                                                          --------  -------- 
 
 Cash used in operations                                      (55)      (24) 
                                                          ========  ======== 
 
 

The accounting policies on pages 17 and 24 and the notes on pages 55 to 55 form part of these accounts.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - COMPANY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 
       OPERATING COSTS AND OPERATING LOSS 
 
 1.     Operating loss is stated after charging          2019      2018 
                                                      GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Fees payable to the Company's auditor for 
   the audit of the company's annual accounts              23        22 
 
 2.    STAFF COSTS AND EMPLOYEES                         2019      2018 
                                                      GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Wages and salaries                                       54        48 
                                                           54        48 
                                                     ========  ======== 
 

The average monthly number of persons employed by the Company during the period was:

 
                      2019     2018 
                    Number   Number 
  By activity 
  Directors              2        2 
  Administration         1        1 
                         3        3 
                   =======  ======= 
 
 
 3.    DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION                           2019      2018 
                                                      GBP'000   GBP'000 
       Remuneration in respect of directors was as 
        follows: 
  Remuneration                                             32        32 
                                                     ========  ======== 
 
 
 4.    KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION             2019      2018 
                                            GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Remuneration of Company directors              32        32 
                                           ========  ======== 
 

The Company made no pension contributions in respect of Company directors during the period ended 31 March 2019 or 31 March 2018.

 
 5.    INTEREST RECEIVED                                      2019      2018 
                                                           GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Interest receivable on cash and cash equivalents            (23)      (18) 
                                                          --------  -------- 
                                                              (23)      (18) 
                                                          ========  ======== 
 
 
 6.   TAXATION 
 
      There is no taxation liability at 31 March 
       2019 (2018: GBPnil) 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - COMPANY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 7.    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 
                                              Computer 
                                             equipment     Total 
                                               GBP'000   GBP'000 
       COST 
  At 3 April 2017                                    2         2 
       Additions                                     -         - 
       Disposals                                     -         - 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2018                                   2         2 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
 
  At 1 April 2018                                    2         2 
       Additions                                     -         - 
       Disposals                                     -         - 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2019                                   2         2 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
       ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 
 
  At 3 April 2017                                    2         2 
       Charge for period                             -         - 
       Eliminated on disposals                       -         - 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2018                                   2         2 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
 
  At 1 April 2018                                    2         2 
       Charge for period                             -         - 
       Eliminated on disposals                       -         - 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
  At 31 March 2019                                   2         2 
                                          ------------  -------- 
 
  CARRYING AMOUNTS 
  At 31 March 2019                                   -         - 
                                          ============  ======== 
 
  At 31 March 2018                                   -         - 
                                          ============  ======== 
 
  At 3 April 2017                                    -         - 
                                          ============  ======== 
 
 
 8.   CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 
 
        At 31 March 2019 the Company has no capital commitments (2018: 
        GBPNil) 
 
 
 

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - COMPANY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 9.   INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES 
 
      Company                       % Holding            Activity        Registered          Country of 
                                                                             office       Incorporation 
 
      British Polar Engines              100%         Manufacture         133 Helen            Scotland 
       Limited                                         and supply    Street, Govan, 
                                                        of diesel          Glasgow, 
                                                         engines,           G51 3HD 
                                                       associated 
                                                        servicing 
                                                         and sale 
                                                         of spare 
                                                            parts 
 
      Akoris Trading Limited            99.7%          Commodity,          10 Queen           England & 
                                                 natural resource     Street Place,               Wales 
                                                        and trade      London, EC4R 
                                                          finance               1AG 
 
      Kelvin Diesels Limited             100%   Diesel Engines,           133 Helen            Scotland 
       *                                         acting as           Street, Govan, 
                                                 nominee for               Glasgow, 
                                                 British Polar              G51 3HD 
                                                 Engines Limited 
 

The investment in British Polar Engines Limited and Akoris Trading Limited was fully provided against at 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018.

* Held indirectly via British Polar Engines Limited

 
 10    AVAILABLE FOR SALE INVESTMENTS       2019      2018 
                                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Listed securities                           21        96 
                                        ========  ======== 
 
 
                          Available 
                           For Sale 
                          financial 
                             assets 
                                GBP 
 
  Opening balance                96 
  Net fair value loss           (9) 
  Disposals                    (66) 
  Closing balance                21 
                        ----------- 
 
 

Gains or losses on available for sale investments are presented within other comprehensive income.

IFRS 13 requires that the fair value reflects "exit price" and is valued in line with the relevant "unit of account" and the fair value of the equity investments held is calculated by reference to the quoted market price at the period end.

Available for sale investments, which are valued based on active markets' prices, are reported under Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - COMPANY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
  11    TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES                    2019      2018 
                                                 GBP'000   GBP'000 
        Amounts falling due within one period 
 
  Trade and other payables                            57        62 
  Accruals and deferred income                        41        35 
                                                --------  -------- 
 
                                                      98        97 
                                                ========  ======== 
 
 
   12      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, available for sale financial assets, receivables and payables are assumed to approximate to their carrying values.

The Company's financial instruments comprise cash and various items, such as trade and other receivables, available for sale financial assets and trade and other payables that arise directly from its operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the Company's operations. At 31 March 2019 the Company has cash balances of GBP60,000 (2018: GBP24,000) and no bank overdraft (2018: GBPNil).

RISKS

The main risks arising from the Company's financial instruments are market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. Market risk includes foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. The Company has limited exposure to foreign exchange risk and also has no loans, therefore limited exposure to interest rate risk.

Cash and cash equivalents held at floating rates expose the entity to cash flow risk. Interest rate risk is limited to the cash and cash equivalents.

Based on the balance sheet value of cash and cash equivalents, a 1% change in interest base rates would lead to an increase or decrease in income and equity of GBP600 (2018: GBP240).

The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the above risks and they are summarised overleaf and in the accounting policies to the Company financial statements. These policies have been consistently applied throughout the period.

LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company's liquidity is dependent on the cash balances available and it is the Company's policy to place surplus cash on deposit to ensure as high a rate of return as possible. The Board reviews an annual 12 month financial projection as well as information regarding cash balances on a monthly basis.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - COMPANY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

   12.        FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) 

CREDIT RISK

The Company's principal financial assets are cash deposits, available for sale financial assets and trade and other receivables. The credit risk associated with the cash is limited as the counterparties have high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The credit risk arising from its trade and other receivables is negligible.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable:

-- Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

-- Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

-- Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 
                                   Level     Level     Level     Total 
                                       1         2         3 
                                 GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Available for sale financial 
  assets 
 Quoted securities (2019)             21         -         -        21 
                                ========  ========  ========  ======== 
 
 
 Available for sale financial 
  assets 
 Quoted securities (2018)        96   -   -   96 
                                ===          === 
 
   13.        DEFERRED TAXATION 
 
                                    2019      2018 
                                 GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
  Arising from trading losses        259       252 
  Arising from capital losses      1,408     1,408 
                                --------  -------- 
 
                                   1,667     1,660 
                                ========  ======== 
 

The trading losses are available to be used against future profits.

Deferred tax assets on the trading losses have not been provided in the financial statements as they are not sufficiently certain to crystallise in the foreseeable future. The amounts not recognised are set out above.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - COMPANY

FOR THE PERIODED 31 MARCH 2019

 
 14.     CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL                               2019      2018 
                                                            GBP'000   GBP'000 
         Nominal value: 
         Allotted and fully paid: 
  2,048,990 ordinary shares of GBP0.025 each                     51        51 
  1,313,427 deferred shares of GBP1.975 each 
   share premium                                              2,594     2,594 
                                                           --------  -------- 
 
                                                              2,645     2,645 
                                                           ========  ======== 
         Carrying value: 
         Equity shares: 
           2,048,990 ordinary shares of GBP0.025 each            51        51 
                                                           ========  ======== 
 

Further to the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 1 September 1999 the ordinary shares have 200 votes per share.

The deferred shares do not have voting rights and do not carry any entitlement to attend general meetings of the Company; they are not admitted to any Stock Exchange and carry a right to participate in any return of capital once an amount of GBP100 has been paid in respect of each new ordinary share.

   15.      CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

There were no contingent liabilities at 31 March 2019 or 31 March 2018.

   16.      RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption with regard to disclosing transactions with wholly-owned subsidiaries, on the grounds that the results of the subsidiaries are included in the publicly available consolidated financial statements of Associated British Engineering Plc.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under that law the directors are required to prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Union (IFRSs) and have also been chosen to prepare the parent company financial statements under IFRS as adopted by the European Union. 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 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 judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

-- state whether applicable accounting standards, IFRS as adopted by the European Union have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements

-- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business

-- prepare a directors' reports, strategic report and directors' remuneration report which comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's and Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements and the directors remuneration report comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The directors confirm that:

-- so far as each director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Group's auditor is unaware; and

-- the directors have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information.

-- the directors are responsible for preparing the annual report in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The directors consider the annual report and the financial statements, taken as a whole, provides the information necessary to assess the company's performance, business model and strategy and is fair, balanced and understandable

WEBSITE PUBLICATION

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.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES PURSUANT TO DTR4

To the best of their knowledge, the directors confirm:

-- the financial statements, prepared in accordance with the applicable set of accounting standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position of the Group and Company and profit or loss of the Group; and

-- the annual report, including the Strategic Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group and Company, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties faced.

C Weinberg

Director

Date: 13 August 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

(AS REFERRED TO IN THE DIRECTORS' REPORT)

In accordance with the requirements of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, set out below are details of the Company's corporate governance arrangements, including a statement as to how the Company applies the main principles of the UK Corporate Governance Code ("the Code"), together with a statement regarding its compliance with specific provisions. The Code is publicly available on the Financial Reporting Council's website www.frc.org.uk. Whilst welcoming the principles contained within the Code, the Board considers that it should be recognised that what may be appropriate for a large Company may not necessarily be so appropriate for a smaller company and the Company's current circumstances. As a result, the Company has been in compliance throughout the period with the provisions set out in the UK Corporate Governance Code with the following exceptions:-

-- The division of responsibilities between the roles of chairman and chief executive have not been clearly established, set out in writing and agreed by the Board. This is contrary to provision A.2.1. This has not been put in place because there is no chief executive on the Board but the appointment of joint-chairmen provides checks and balances;

-- The Company does not have a Nomination Committee, this is contrary to provisions B2.1-B2.2 and B2.4. This has not been considered necessary due to the size and nature of the Board which consists of two part time executive directors;

-- The non-executive director of the Company has not been appointed for specific terms as required by provision B2.3. This has not been considered necessary as the sole incumbent resigned and a new non-executive director has not been appointed;

-- There is no formal training programme for new directors on joining the Board. This is contrary to provision B4.2. This has not been considered necessary to date but will be actively considered by the Board for new appointments;

-- The Board has not undertaken a formal and rigorous annual evaluation of its own performance and the individual directors. This is contrary to provision B.6.1. When a new non-executive director is appointed this will be implemented.

-- The Board has not appointed independent non-executive directors as required by B1.2, C.3.1, A4 and D2.1. The Board is actively pursuing suitable candidates for the position(s).

Board of Directors

The Board comprises two part time executive directors, as detailed in the Directors' Report.

The Board of Directors is responsible for formulating strategy and monitoring financial performance. The directors are in frequent contact throughout the period with the Group's management, meet as required and also attend formal Board meetings. The strategies proposed by management of the company and its subsidiaries are fully discussed, critically examined against the best and long term interests of not only the shareholders, but also customers, employees, suppliers and various communities and environments within which the Company operates. During the period, all serving directors were in attendance at Board meetings.

The Board retains full responsibility for the direction and control of the Group and has a formal schedule of matters in respect of which decisions are reserved to it, covering key areas including strategy formulation, acquisitions or disposals, approval of the budget for the subsidiary, financial results, board appointments and proposals for dividend payments.

The Board has full and timely access to relevant information throughout the Group.

All directors have access to the advice and services of the Company Secretary, who is responsible to the Board for ensuring that Board procedures are complied with. There is also formal agreed procedure for directors in the furtherance of their duties to take independent professional advice as necessary at the Group's expense.

The business address of each of the directors is 9 High Street, Little Eversden, Cambridge CB23 1HE.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (continued)

(AS REFERRED TO IN THE DIRECTORS' REPORT)

The Board is supported by a senior management team which includes the following individuals:

Stewart Davis (68), non-executive director of BPE and former managing director. Stewart has worked for BPE for 51 periods and was its sales director from 1985 to 2007.

The Current Directors

Rupert Pearce Gould

Colin Weinberg

Short biographies of the directors appear on page 64 and show considerable and varied experience in the business world and the City.

Under the Company's Articles of Association, new directors and at least one third of the directors retire from office each period. The retiring director is eligible for re-election.

At the period end, there were no independent non-executive directors. The directors continue to search for a suitable candidate for the role and intend to appoint a non- executive director in the near future.

Nominations Committee

The appointment of directors will be discussed by the full Board until such time as there are two non-executive directors to form an effective committee. Potential new non-executive directors are proposed by all the members of the Board and major shareholders; the Board considers these in the light of the Company's business requirements and the need to have a balanced Board. The Board will then implement an appropriate review committee.

Audit Committee

The Company's audit committee comprises the full Board. The audit committee meets at least twice a year to monitor the financial reporting process, including its annual and interim accounts; the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls and risk management systems; statutory audit of the annual accounts; and to review and monitor the independence of the statutory auditor and provision of additional services to the Company.

There is no internal audit function. Due to the size of the finance function and the close involvement of directors, the Board and the Audit Committee do not consider there to be a need for a separate internal audit function.

As part of this process, the performance of the Group's major division is considered, with key judgements, estimates and accounting policies being approved by the subsidiary Board ahead of recommendation to the Group board. The primary areas of financial reporting judgement considered by the Committee in relation to the 2019 financial statements and how they were addressed are outlined below:

Going concern

The committee have considered the preparation of the financial statements of BPE and, after discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund and discussions as to how to meet that liability and having taken advice, have come to the conclusion that it is inappropriate to prepare them on a going concern basis. Therefore, the Directors have prepared the accounts on a basis other than going concern.

In light of the above, the Board of BPE, supported by the Board of your company, entered into discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund, the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund. As part of those discussions the Board of BPE decided that they should engage FRP LLP to advise on negotiations with the Trustees and the Pensions Regulator and consider the future of the operating business of BPE including marketing it as for sale. This decision was announced to the market on the 2 July 19 and we are in the middle of that process.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (continued)

(AS REFERRED TO IN THE DIRECTORS' REPORT)

Audit Committee (continued)

Revenue Recognition and Management Override

The Committee have reviewed the systems and control processes in place during the financial period to 31 March 2019 and concluded that, given the resources available, appropriate procedures are in place. There is sufficient level of supervisory oversight in place to ensure that revenue is not materially misstated and the risk of management override has been reduced.

Inventory valuation

The Committee have reviewed the policy of valuing inventory and of providing for obsolete and slow-moving inventory lines. This is in line with their expectations and with the policies implemented by similar organisations. Following the decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, inventories have been written down to their recoverable amounts, in line with a report provided by a specialist. The Committee considered the appropriateness of that report and concluded that they were satisfied that those estimates were affair reflection of the recoverable amount of the inventory.

Recoverability of receivables

The Committee have reviewed the policy for providing for doubtful debts and believe them to be both robust and adequate. Following the decision to prepare the financial statements on a basis other than going concern, receivables have been written down to their recoverable amounts, in line with a report provided by a specialist.

The Committee considered the appropriateness of that report and concluded that they were satisfied that those estimates were affair reflection of the recoverable amount of receivables.

Pensions

The Committee continued to monitor the Company's pension arrangements, in particular the liability in respect of the defined benefit plans, which are sensitive to assumptions made in respect of discount rates and inflation. The Committee reviewed the actuarial assumptions used and compared them with those used by other companies, and have now deemed the pension scheme to be prepared under the solvency basis, which provides an estimate of the cost of transferring all liabilities to an insurer. This basis has been derived in line with the s.143 basis prescribed by the Pension Protection Fund ("PPF") that was in force as at 1 April 2019.

Appointing the auditor

Safeguards on non-audit services

Haysmacintyre LLP do not provide any prohibited non-audit services. In accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.

Assessing external audit effectiveness

The Audit Committee reviews audit quality every period using feedback from the Auditors and Senior Management Team. The effectiveness and quality of the audit process is considered by focussing on the scope of the audit and auditor independence in order to ensure that the quality of the audit process is not compromised and remains effective.

The Board consider the independence and objectivity of the external auditor on an annual basis, with particular regard to non-audit services. The split between audit and non-audit fees for the period and information on the nature of the non-audit fees appear in note 3 to the financial statements. There were no prohibited non-audit fees incurred from the auditor during the period. The Board also receive an annual confirmation of independence from the auditors.

The committee has overseen the preparation of the viability statement and has conducted a robust examination of the risks identified, the resulting actions that may be required and the project outcomes.

Remuneration

The Company's remuneration committee comprises Rupert Pearce Gould and Colin Weinberg. The remuneration committee is to meet at least twice a period and has as its remit the determination and review of, amongst others, the remuneration of directors including company directors together with any incentive plans adopted, or to be adopted, by the Company and the Group.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (continued)

(AS REFERRED TO IN THE DIRECTORS' REPORT)

Communication with Shareholders

The Board believes it is important to respond adequately to the queries of both private and institutional shareholders. The Chairman's Statement in the Annual Report contains a business review. An interim business

review is also provided with the half-period announcement. The Chairmen are available to shareholders at any time to discuss strategy and governance matters.

AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROL

The Board seeks to ensure that its report and accounts and other financial statements provide a clear assessment of the Group's business. All shareholders have the opportunity to ask questions and express their views at the Company's Annual General Meeting, at which all directors are available to take questions.

The directors are responsible for the Group's system of internal control and reviewing its effectiveness and the processes in place for risk management.

These controls can only ever provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that assets are safeguarded against material misstatement or loss, that proper accounting records are maintained, and that the information used internally, or for publication, is accurate and reliable. The key procedures, which exist to provide external control, are as follows:

- a regular review is undertaken to assess the risks facing the trading subsidiary and to enhance the systems which manage the risk identified. Management establishes control procedures for each of the risks identified and reports whether the key controls have operated effectively

   -           agreement of Group short term financial objectives and business plans 

- review by the Board of monthly Group Financial Statements and monitoring of results against budget. The executive directors attend regular Board meetings of the subsidiary(ies)

   -            Board control over treasury, taxation, legal, insurance and personnel issues 

- The acquisition or disposal of a business may not be completed without the approval of the Board.

- The operational responsibility for preparing the consolidated accounts is delegated to a third party service provider with the Board retaining responsibility for overall content, presentation and final review of the consolidated accounts.

These controls can only ever provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that assets are safeguarded against material misstatement or loss, that proper accounting records are maintained, and that the information used internally, or for publication, is accurate and reliable. The key procedures, which exist to provide external control, are as follows:

- Clearly defined organisation structures with segregation of duties wherever practicable. Operating and financial responsibilities for the subsidiary Companies are delegated to the subsidiaries Board and there are limits which apply to capital expenditure and significant contracts.

- A regular review is undertaken to assess the risks facing the trading subsidiaries and to enhance the systems which manage the risk identified.

   -           The executive directors attend regular Board meetings of the subsidiaries 
   -           Board control over treasury, taxation, legal, insurance and personnel issues 

- The acquisition or disposal of a business may not be completed without the approval of the Board.

- The operational responsibility for preparing the consolidated accounts is delegated to a third party service provider with the Board retaining responsibility for overall content, presentation and final review of the consolidated accounts.

Risk Management

The Board confirms that there is an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating and managing significant business risks faced by the Group, including those risks relating to social, environmental and ethical matters. This process was in place throughout the period under review and up to the date of approval of this report. The

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (continued)

(AS REFERRED TO IN THE DIRECTORS' REPORT)

Audit Committee has kept under review the effectiveness of the system of internal control and has reported regularly to the Board.

Through these mechanisms, Group performance is continually monitored, risks identified in a timely manner via a robust risk assessment, their financial implication assessed, control procedure re-evaluated and corrective actions agreed and where possible implemented.

The Board believes that it is not currently appropriate for the Group to maintain an internal audit function due to the size of the Group and the manner in which the Group operates.

Fair, Balanced and Understandable

We consistently seek to improve the process of compiling the Annual Report to give the Board more time to assess whether it was fair, balanced and understandable, as required by the Code. The Board considered whether the Annual Report contained the necessary information for shareholders to assess the Group's performance, business model and strategy. The tone was reviewed to ensure a balanced approach and, with the support of the Audit Committee, the Board made sure the narrative at the front end of the report was consistent with the financial statements.

VIABILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with provision C2.2 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, published by the Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") in September 2015, the directors have assessed the viability of the Group over the immediate and foreseeable future and in consideration of its sales and marketing projections. This assessment has been made taking account of the current position of the Group, the present immediate plan, the corporate planning process, a budget for the operating company and the Group's principle risks associated with the current plan.

The provision C2.2 of the UK Corporate Governance Code and Appendix B of the FRC Guidance state that the period covered for longer term viability statement should be significantly longer than 12 months from approval of the financial statements as set out in the basis of preparation in the account policies of these financial statements, which have been prepared on a basis other than going concern. After assessing the long term viability the Directors are considering the short term strategies in relation to BPE. This is set out in the strategic report and elsewhere in the financial statements.

Beyond this, the longer term plan for the company is that once these matters have been satisfactorily concluded, the company will consider pursuing other potential opportunities that may become available to it. Such opportunities are not yet quantifiable. Therefore, the Directors do not consider it appropriate to consider the long term viability until such time that the above matters have been satisfactorily resolved. The Board believe that assessing the longer-term viability of any company at this stage of the strategy implementation is inevitably a challenge given the volatility in markets.

Following this assessment, the Board have concluded, based on the budgets produced and the financial position of the Group, that there is uncertainty that the subsidiary BPE does not have adequate resources to continue to operate and meet its liabilities as they fall due.

In assessing the prospects of the Group, the directors noted that such assessment is subject to a degree of uncertainty that can be expected to increase looking out over time and, accordingly, that future outcomes cannot be guaranteed or predicted with certainty. The Board of ABE have secured sufficient funding for continuation of the listed entity, which is only subject to ABE being a listed entity.

The Directors have considered the preparation of the financial statements and, after discussions with the Trustees of the Pension Fund and discussions as to how to meet that liability and having taken advice, have come to the conclusion that it is inappropriate to prepare them on a going concern basis.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (continued)

(AS REFERRED TO IN THE DIRECTORS' REPORT)

GOING CONCERN

There have been changes to accounting policies in the period to reflect the change in the preparation of the financial statements. Furthermore, after making enquiries and considering this uncertainty and the measures that can be taken to mitigate the uncertainty, the Directors consider it inappropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. Therefore, the Directors have prepared these financial statements on a basis other than going concern (Please see the going concern statement on page 5).

On behalf of the Board

C Weinberg

Director

Date 13 August 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT

Introduction

This report is submitted in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Large and Medium sized Companies (accounts and Reports) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 in respect of the period ended 31 March 2019. The reporting requirements entail two sections to be included, a Policy Report and an Annual Remuneration Report which are presented below.

The Company's auditor, Haysmacintyre LLP, is required to give its opinion on certain information included in this report, this comprises of the Directors Remuneration - single figure table on page 61 and the information on directors shareholdings which is contained in the directors report on page 4 and also forms part of this directors' remuneration report. Their report on these and other matters is set out on pages 3 to 6.

Consideration by the Directors of Matters Relating to Directors' Remuneration

The Company's Remuneration Committee considers Directors' remuneration and has not sought advice or services from any person in respect of its consideration of Directors' remuneration during the period although the Directors expect from time to time to review the fees against those paid to boards of directors of comparable organisations and appointments. The Company does not have a Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management or any full time employees and relies on senior management in each subsidiary.

DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY REPORT

The roles of the directors are as follows:-

Joint Chairman and Deputy Chairman - Rupert Pearce Gould (part time executive - operational)

Joint Chairman and Deputy Chairman - Colin Weinberg (part time executive - finance)

The Company's policy is for the Directors to be remunerated in the form of fees, payable monthly in arrears. The directors each receive a fee for their services, which is agreed by the Remuneration Committee after reviewing comparable organisations and appointments. None of the directors receive a pension or other benefit from the Company, nor do they participate in any bonus or incentive schemes or share option schemes.

The fees are not specifically related to the Directors' performance, either individually or collectively. The Board is also entitled to be repaid all reasonable travelling subsistence and other expenses incurred by them respectively whilst conducting their duties as Directors, however no other remuneration or compensation was paid or payable by the company during the period to any of the current Directors. There will be no payment for loss of office unless approved by a separate shareholder resolution.

Major decisions on Remuneration

The Company's policy is that the fees payable to each director should reflect the time spent by the directors on the Company's affairs and the responsibilities borne by each of the directors. They should be sufficient to attract candidates of high calibre to be recruited. The policy is for the Chairmen of the Board to be paid higher fees than the other directors in recognition of the more onerous role. The Remuneration policy is to review the director's fee rates from time to time, benchmarking the fees against comparable organisations and appointments, although such review will not necessarily result in any change. Due to the nature of the Company, there are no full time employees and therefore the requirement to consider the percentage change in remuneration of all employees when determining the Directors' remuneration is not considered to be relevant.

The directors have agreements with the company that may be terminated on one period's notice. In accordance with the Articles of Association each director retires from office at the third annual general meeting after the annual general meeting at which he was last elected. A retiring director is eligible for re-election.

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued)

A Director may resign by notice in writing to the Board at any time giving one month's notice. None of the Directors are entitled to compensation payable upon early termination of their arrangements other than in respect of any unexpired notice period.

In accordance with the reporting requirements of Large and Medium sized Companies (accounts and Reports) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, an Ordinary resolution for the approval of the remuneration policy of the Company to remain in force for a three-period period, was put to the members of the Annual General Meeting and was effective from that date.

DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION - SINGLE FIGURE TABLE (AUDITED)

 
                          2019      2018 
                         Total     Total 
                       GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Mr R Pearce Gould          10        10 
 Mr C Weinberg              20        20 
 
                            30        30 
                      ========  ======== 
 

The amounts above all relate to directors fees and represent the total remuneration of the company's directors but excludes fees of GBP27,000 for consultancy fees (2018: GBP27,000) paid by a subsidiary to Cambridge Management Consultants Limited, a company related to Mr Pearce Gould.

This section of the report is subject to approval by a simple majority of shareholders at the AGM in or around September 2019, as in previous periods.

Statement of Voting at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 2018 Remuneration Report was presented to the AGM in September 2018 and received shareholder approval following a vote on a show of hands. 0.55% of the votes cast on the proxy forms were against the Report and no votes were withheld. The proxy forms returned contained no explanation for the votes against the resolution.

Total Shareholder Return (TSR)

Source: Yahoo UK finance

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT

The graph on page 62 shows the Company's TSR performance compared to the FTSE All Share index over the past ten periods. TSR is defined as share price growth plus reinvested dividends. This provides a basis for comparison with a relevant equity index but should be treated with caution in view of the small market in the Company's shares.

A statement of directors' shareholdings and interest is reported in the directors' report on page 3.

Company Performance

The Board is responsible for the Company's business strategy and performance.

The Statement of Directors' responsibilities, Corporate Governance report and the Directors' Remuneration report on pages 56 to 64 form part of the Directors' report.

On behalf of the Board

C Weinberg

Director

Date 13 August 2019

ASSOCIATED BRITISH ENGINEERING PLC

DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS

The Board comprises two directors:

COLIN WEINBERG (70) became a non-executive director on 10 November 2003. He was a member of the London Stock Exchange from 1980 to 1987 and was admitted to fellowship of the Securities Institute in 1995. He was previously a non-executive director of Peckham Building Society.

RUPERT PEARCE GOULD (68), was appointed as non-executive director on 18 September 2016. Rupert has a degree in engineering and has served as an executive director and chairman in both the public and private sector. He has been chairman of BPE since 2000 and was previously a director of the company for 2 periods until 2002.

 
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