Black Sea Property - Annual Financial Report
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Black Sea Property Plc · BSP30/06/2026 08:28
BLACK SEA PROPERTY PLC
("Black Sea Property" or the "Company")
Audited Results for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Board of Black Sea Property PLC is pleased to announce its audited results for year ended 31 December 2025.
Electronic copies of the annual report will shortly be available at the Company's website https://blackseapropertyplc.com/
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the contents of this announcement.
For further information, please visit or contact the following:
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BLACK SEA PROPERTY PLC Simon Hudd, Chairman |
simonhudd78@gmail.com
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ALBR CAPITAL LIMITED Aquis Growth Market Corporate Advisor David Coffman / Daniel Harris |
+44 (0) 20 7469 0930
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Black Sea Property PLC
Consolidated Annual Report
Year ended 31 December 2025
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Corporate Information |
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Chairman's Statement |
2 - 3 |
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Directors' Report |
4 - 6 |
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities |
7 |
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Independent Auditor's Report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC |
8 - 14 |
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income |
15 |
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position |
16 |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity |
17 |
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
18 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
19 - 47 |
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Directors Valentino Georgiev Todor Ivanov Simon Hudd |
AQSE Corporate Advisor AlbR Capital Limited 80 Cheapside London EC2V 6EE United Kingdom |
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Registered office 6th Floor Victory House Prospect Hill Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EQ |
Registrar Neville Registrars Limited Neville House, Steelpark Road Halesowen B62 8HD United Kingdom |
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Administrator Crowe Trust Isle of Man Limited 6th Floor Victory House Prospect Hill Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EQ |
Property Investment Advisor Phoenix Capital Management JSC 109-115 Todor Aleksandrov Blvd Sofia Bulgaria |
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Website https://blackseapropertyplc.com/
Registered Agent Crowe Trust Isle of Man Limited |
Auditor of the Company and Group Grant Thornton Limited Exchange House 54 - 62 Athol Street Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1JD |
Chairman's Statement
Highlights
- Revenue increased by 38% to € 4,123,719 up from € 2,991,434 in 2024, driven by higher occupancy at Camping South Beach.
- Camping South Beach continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, recording another year of increased reservations. Seasonal occupancy exceeded 81% in July and 68% in August, while overall occupancy increased from 42.67% last year to 49.59% this year, a 16.2% increase compared to 2024, resulting in a 26% increase in reservation revenue year-on-year.
- An approximate increase of at least 10% (2024: 7%) in reservation revenues for 2026 at Camping South Beach compared to 2025, driven by continued strong domestic demand, the expected maintenance of the occupancy levels achieved in 2025, and planned price indexation for the 2026 season.
- The Nobu Hospitality agreement signed to develop two landmark properties into Nobu-branded hotels and restaurants, is still in the technical planning phase of development.
I am pleased to present the financial statements of Black Sea Property PLC ("Black Sea Property" or the "Company" or the "Group") for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The net asset value as at 31 December 2025 was € 52,940,839 or
The Company generated revenues from Camping reservations of € 4,123,719 (2024: € 2,991,434). Earnings per share ("EPS") attributable to the parent decreased to
Investments
Camping South Beach EOOD ("CSB")
In 2025, CSB maintained its strong position as a destination for luxury camping holidays and beach house accommodation. Despite the continued geopolitical uncertainty arising from the war in Ukraine and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have contributed to increased energy costs and broader economic pressures, CSB continued to perform well, benefiting from strong domestic demand and the attractiveness of its unique tourism offering.
CSB continued its strong performance in 2025, achieving occupancy levels of over 81% in July and 68% in August. Overall seasonal occupancy increased by 16.2% compared to 2024, driving a 26% increase in reservation revenues year-on-year.
The fair value of the investment property in CSB at the year-end was €23,595,000 which represents an increase of € 595,000 above the value at the end of the previous year.
Outlook for CSB in 2026
The outlook for the tourism sector for the remainder of 2026 remains cautiously positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and macroeconomic challenges. Continued tensions in the Middle East and their impact on global energy markets have contributed to increased energy costs and inflationary pressures across Europe, creating a more challenging operating environment for businesses and consumers alike.
Historically, only an insignificant proportion of the Company's revenues have been generated by tourists from regions directly affected by geopolitical conflicts. As a result, management does not expect a material direct impact on demand from these markets.
Camping South Beach continues to benefit from its strong reputation, loyal customer base and growing domestic demand. The Company believes that the increasing preference for high-quality outdoor tourism experiences and the continued development of the Bulgarian tourism sector will support occupancy levels during the 2026 season.
Based on current market conditions, booking trends and management forecasts, the Company expects occupancy levels in 2026 to remain strong, with the potential for further growth compared to the 2025 season. Management currently anticipates an increase in reservation revenues of at least 10%, subject to prevailing economic conditions and consumer confidence.
Star Mill
The Black Sea Star hotel complex which was acquired in 2022, and is owned by a subsidiary of the Company, increased its market value in 2025 to € 8,852,870. The hotel complex is located in an excellent location on the Black Sea coast, behind CSB.
Ivan Vazov 1 Building and Grand Hotel Varna Dolphins ("GHV-Dolphins")
In April 2024 two of the Company's subsidiaries in Bulgaria (BSPF Bulgaria and GHV-Dolphins EAD) signed a license and management agreement with Nobu Hospitality LLC to transform two of the Company's existing properties into a Nobu Hotel and Restaurant in the heart of Sofia and on the Black Sea Coast. The two projects are now in a technical phase.
On February 14, 2025, a contract was signed with GHV Dolphins EAD and the Ministry of Tourism for the lease of the "Saint Ilia" seaside beach for a period of 5 years. The agreed rent for 2025 is € 30,679. For each subsequent year, the rental amount will be indexed in accordance with the Methodology for Determining the Minimum Rental Price for Sea Beaches.
Outlook
The Company continues to operate in a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment and is not able to fully assess the potential impact of ongoing global conflicts. The continuing war in Ukraine, together with tensions and military conflicts in the Middle East, have contributed to volatility in energy markets, inflationary pressures and broader economic uncertainty across Europe. These factors continue to affect businesses and consumers alike.
The Directors remain focused on prudent cash flow management, cost control and the efficient allocation of capital. The Company's asset base and operating model provide resilience, and the Directors are confident that the business is well positioned to navigate the current environment. Despite these challenges, the Directors believe that CSB is well placed to continue its positive performance in 2026. The resort continues to benefit from strong domestic demand, an established market position and increasing customer loyalty. Based on current market trends and management forecasts, reservation revenues are expected to continue growing in 2026 compared to 2025. Traditionally, CSB relies primarily on domestic tourism, while only an insignificant proportion of revenues is generated from visitors originating from regions directly affected by current geopolitical conflicts.
The transformation of the Ivan Vazov Building continues to progress in accordance with the Company's strategic plans. Once completed, the project is expected to become a premier hospitality destination in Sofia, benefiting from its unique architecture, prestigious location and international brand positioning.
Signed on behalf of the Board by
Simon Hudd
Chairman
29 June 2026
Directors' Report
As at 31 December 2025 the significant shareholders of Black Sea Property PLC (the "Company) were as follows:
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Beneficial shareholder |
Holding |
Percentage |
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Neo London Capital PLC
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491,126,806 |
19.98% |
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Elea Capital Holding JSC |
669,000,000 |
27.21% |
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Mamferay Holdings Ltd
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449,957,561 |
18.30% |
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DF Compass Progress |
169,356,690 |
6.89% |
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Interfund Investments PLC |
89,500,000 |
3.64% |
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DF C Mix |
80,200,000 |
3.26% |
The shareholder structure as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
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Beneficial shareholder |
Holding |
Percentage |
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Neo London Capital PLC |
491,126,806 |
19.98% |
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Elea Capital Holding JSC |
669,000,000 |
27.21% |
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Mamferay Holdings Ltd
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449,957,561 |
18.30% |
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DF Compass Progress |
169,356,690 |
6.89% |
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Interfund Investments PLC |
89,500,000 |
3.64% |
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DF C Mix |
80,200,000 |
3.26% |
Auditor
The Company's Auditor - Grant Thornton Limited, being eligible, has expressed their willingness to continue in office in accordance with the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006.
Directors' Interests
No current Director has an interest in the share capital of the Company.
Directors' Remuneration
Directors' remuneration comprises solely of the fee payments received by the Directors. No Directors received any benefits under long-term or short-term incentive schemes.
The maximum amount of the aggregate Directors' (other than those holding executive office with the Company or any subsidiary of the Company) ordinary remuneration permitted by Article 83.1 of the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association is
Directors' Remuneration for the Directors of Parent company are:
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Fees Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
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Fees Payable As at 31 Dec 2025 € |
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Fees Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
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Fees payable As at 31 Dec 2024 € |
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Ventsislava Altanova |
- |
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- |
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3,602 |
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- |
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Miroslav Georgiev |
- |
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- |
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3,544 |
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- |
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Yordan Naydenov |
- |
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- |
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3,544 |
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- |
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Simon Hudd* |
14,123 |
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- |
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14,071 |
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- |
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Todor Ivanov |
13,990 |
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- |
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10,849 |
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- |
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Valentino Georgiev |
13,997 |
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- |
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10,961 |
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- |
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42,110 |
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- |
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46,571 |
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*Chairman and non-executive director of the parent company
Directors' Report (Continued)
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to applying the highest standards of corporate governance corresponding to its size.
While the Company is not required to comply with the provisions set out in the UK Corporate Governance code issued by the Financial Reporting Council or to comment on its compliance with the provisions of the Code, the Board is nevertheless accountable to the shareholders for the good corporate governance of the Company.
The Board consists of three Directors and holds at least four board meetings annually. Matters which would normally be referred to appointed committees, such as the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees, are dealt with by the Board as a whole.
Going concern
As at the reporting date the group has reported an operating profit of
In previous year, the group started renovating and developing its properties. The expectations of management are that after the completion of the renovation works, the investment properties will be recognized as a significant investment project, which is expected to generate income in the medium-term future and lead to stability in the financial position of the group. In addition, there are two signed license and management agreements with Nobu Hospitality during the year end, which will start two new projects - one in Varna and one in Sofia, which will attract customers and make profit for the group in the foreseeable future.
The major shareholders of the parent company have undertaken to provide financial support to the group to secure its functioning as a going concern and within its normal capacity for a period of at least 18 months from the date of signing the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Management projections indicate that the Group may remain in a deficit cash position over the next 18 months, even with the continued support of its major shareholders. However, a significant proportion of the forecast expenditure relates to the planned development of the Nobu projects in Varna and Sofia. The Directors expect that these investments will be financed primarily through external bank funding rather than through the Group's operating cash flows or shareholder support. The Group is in active discussions with several Bulgarian banks and, based on discussions held to date, the Directors believe that the required financing will be available when needed to support the development of these projects.
In addition, the Group continues to experience strong trading performance across its tourism operations. Occupancy levels in the bungalow accommodation for the 2026 season are currently encouraging and, following the 26% increase in revenues achieved in 2025 compared to 2024, the Directors expect continued growth in operating performance in the foreseeable future.
The Directors are therefore satisfied that the Group has access to sufficient financial resources through a combination of shareholder support, anticipated bank financing and continued positive operating performance. Accordingly, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Therefore, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Directors' Report (Continued)
Post balance sheet events
In accordance with the Law on the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, effective from 1 January 2026, the euro became the official currency and legal tender of the Republic of Bulgaria. The official conversion rate was fixed at BGN 1.95583 for
As a result, certain Bulgarian subsidiaries of the Group changed their functional currency from Bulgarian lev (BGN) to euro (EUR) with effect from 1 January 2026. The Group's functional and presentation currency remains euro and is therefore unaffected by the change.
The adoption of the euro in Bulgaria does not constitute an adjusting event after the reporting period for the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. Management does not expect the conversion of the subsidiaries' opening balances into euro or the change in their functional currency to have a material impact on the Group's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On 29 January 2026, Lazuren Bryag fully released a mortgage over pledged assets existing at the end of the
reporting period under a bank loan agreement, with a carrying amount of BGN 230 thousand (
On 8 April 2026, the Sole Owner of "GHV-DOLPHINS" EAD approved a restructuring through the separation of three newly established companies: "GHV PROJECT" EAD, "GHV PROPERTIES" EAD, and "GHV MARINA" EAD. The restructuring was registered in the Bulgarian Commercial Register on 22 May 2026. Following the restructuring, the company underlying subsidiary "Grand Hotel Varna" AD became the sole owner of the newly established companies.
Simon Hudd
Chairman
29 June 2026
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The Directors are required to prepare Group financial statements for each financial year. The Directors have elected to prepare the Group financial statements in accordance with the UK-adopted International Accounting Standards ("UK adopted IASs") and applicable 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 of its profit or loss for that period. In preparing each of the Group financial statements, the Directors are required to:
· select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
· make judgements and estimates that are reasonable, relevant and reliable;
· state whether they have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted IASs;
· assess the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern; and
· use the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006. They are responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Group's website. Legislation in the Isle of Man governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Signed on behalf of the Board by:
Simon Hudd
Chairman
29 June 2026
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Black Sea Property Plc ("Company") and its subsidiaries (the "Group''), which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 December 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, including summary of material accounting policy information.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the financial statements is applicable law and UK-adopted international accounting standards (UK-adopted IAS).
In our opinion, the Group's financial statements:
· give a true and fair view in accordance with UK-adopted IAS of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and of the Group financial performance and consolidated cash flows for the year then ended; and
· have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) ('ISAs (UK)') and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the 'Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements' section of our report. We are independent of the Group and Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the Isle of Man, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, applied as determined to be appropriate in the circumstances for the entity. 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 going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Our evaluation of the validity of the directors' assessment of the Group and Company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting included;
· Evaluating management's budgets, the process by which they were prepared, comparing prior year budget with actual results for the year and checking the mathematically accuracy and underlying calculations;
· Challenging the underlying key assumptions, including those relating to projected revenue and operating expenses within profit and loss budget;
· Reviewing board minutes and other supporting documentation to understand management's future plans and identify any contradictory information;
· Obtained the letter of support from major shareholders and assessed the capacity and willingness of stakeholders to provide the required financial support; and
· Assessing the adequacy of the disclosure with respect to the going concern basis.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC (Continued)
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current financial period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) we identified, including those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit, and the directing of 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 therefore we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Overall audit strategy
We designed our audit by determining materiality and assessing the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements. In particular, we looked at where the directors made subjective judgements, for example, valuation of investment properties that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including evaluating whether there was any evidence of potential bias that could result in a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
Based on our considerations as set out below, our areas of focus included:
• Valuation of investment properties
How we tailored the audit scope
Black Sea property Plc is an Isle of Man incorporated company with its shares admitted to trading on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market, a division of the Aquis Stock Exchange. The group is property investment group, which seeks to generate capital gains through a combination of holding for capital appreciation, letting, financing, development, and sale of property assets in Bulgaria. The group engages Phoenix Capital Management JSC as property investment advisor.
Our group audit was scoped by obtaining an understanding of the Group and its environment, including Group's system of internal control and assessing the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. We also addressed the risk of management of management override of internal controls, including assessing whether there is evidence of bias by the directors that may have represented a risk of material misstatement.
We sent group audit instructions to certain number of the group components. The group audit instructions were sent for audit of complete financial information of 2 components and audit procedures of specific balances of 5 components. As group auditor, we retained overall responsibility for the audit of group financial statements. The components where audit of complete financial information performed accounted for 97% of total revenue, 56% of total assets and 50% of total liabilities before consolidation adjustments. The components where audit procedure on specified balances performed accounted for 3% of total revenue, 41% of total assets, 50% of total liabilities before consolidation adjustments.
Components represent companies across the Group considered for audit scoping purpose.
The directors control the affairs of the group and are responsible for the overall investment property policy, which is determined by them. The board has delegated certain responsibilities to Crowe Trust Isle of Man Limited and Crowe Bulgaria ("the Administrators"). The company engages the administrators to manage certain duties and responsibilities with regards to the management of the group and its component.
The group financial statements, which remain the responsibility of the directors, are prepared on their behalf by the administrator, Crowe Trust Isle of Man Limited.
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC (Continued)
In establishing the overall approach to our audit, we assessed the risk of material misstatement at group level, taking into account the nature, likelihood and potential magnitude of any misstatement. As part of our risk assessment, we considered the group's interaction with the administrator, and we assessed the control environment in place at the administrator.
Materiality and audit approach
The scope of our audit is influenced by our application of materiality. We set certain quantitative thresholds for materiality. These, together with qualitative considerations, such as our understanding of the entity and its environment, the history of misstatements, the complexity of the Group and the reliability of the control environment, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements, both individually and on the financial statements as a whole.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the group as
We have set Performance materiality for the group at
We agreed with the Directors that we would report to them misstatements identified during our audit above triviality of
Significant matters identified
The risks of material misstatement that had the greatest effect on our audit, including the allocation of our resources and effort, are set out below as significant matters together with an explanation of how we tailored our audit to address these specific areas in order to provide an opinion on the consolidated financial statements as a whole. This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our audit.
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC (Continued)
Key audit matters (Continued)
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Significant Matter |
How the scope of our audit addressed the significant matter |
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Valuation of Investment property
As detailed in note 8, the group owns investment properties with a fair value of
The determination of the fair value of the investment properties is considered to be a significant judgement as detailed in note 8 and we therefore considered this to be a significant audit risk and key audit matter.
The group engages independent valuers to determine the fair value of the properties at the year end. The valuations consider the nature of the property, its location and any comparable property transactions. The valuations require the independent valuers to make significant professional judgements in relation to expected future cash flows, market capitalisation yields and appropriate input information provided by the management in relation to occupancy and rental values. Any inaccuracies in this input information or unreasonable judgements made in the valuations could result in a material misstatement in the group financial statements. |
Our audit work included, but was not restricted to, the following: · Obtained an understanding of the processes in place in relation to valuation of investment properties and tested the design and implementation of relevant controls. · Assessed the competency, independence, qualifications and objectivity of the independent valuer to confirm that they are appropriately qualified to value the properties. · Utilised a regionally experienced auditor's internal expert as part of the audit team and, with their involvement, reviewed the valuation reports to ensure that all valuations have been performed in accordance with relevant professional standards and the Group's accounting policy. · Auditor's internal experts assessed and challenged the significant judgements used in the valuations to ensure they are reasonable and agreed key input data used by the valuers to supporting evidence, including underlying property information, lease data, and financial records, to ensure completeness and accuracy of the valuation inputs. · Reviewed the appropriateness of the disclosures within the group's financial statements in relation to the valuation methodology, key valuation inputs and valuation uncertainty. · Recalculated the movement in fair value based on revaluation reports, and agreed the movement posting to the financial statements. We completed our planned audit procedures, with no exceptions noted. |
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC (Continued)
Other information
Other information comprises information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon, including the Chairman's Statement and the Directors' Report. 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 our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies in the financial statements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the financial statements
As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement, management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with UK-adopted IAS, and for such internal control as directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group's financial reporting process.
Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements
The objectives of an auditor 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 their opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of an auditor's 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.
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC (Continued)
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatement in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK). The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
Based on our understanding of the Group and industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to Data Privacy law and the listing regulations of Aquis Stock Exchange, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 and the taxation law. The Audit engagement partner considered the experience and expertise of the engagement team, including the involvement of an auditor's internal expert where specialist skills were required, to ensure that the team had appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognise non-compliance with the laws and regulation. We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to significant one-off or unusual transactions. We apply professional scepticism through the audit to consider potential deliberate omission or concealment of significant transactions, or incomplete/inaccurate disclosures in the financial statements.
The group engagement team shared the risk assessment with the component auditors so that they could include appropriate audit procedures in response to such risks in their work.
In response to these principal risks, our audit procedures included but were not limited to:
· enquiries of management and board on the policies and procedures in place regarding compliance with laws and regulations, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
· inspection of the Group's regulatory and legal correspondence and review of minutes of board meetings during the year to corroborate enquiries made;
· gaining an understanding of the entity's current activities, the scope of authorisation and the effectiveness of its control environment to mitigate risks related to fraud;
· discussion amongst the engagement team in relation to the identified laws and regulations and regarding the risk of fraud, and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance or opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements throughout the audit;
· identifying and testing journal entries to address the risk of inappropriate journals and management override of controls;
· designing audit procedures to incorporate unpredictability around the nature, timing or extent of our testing;
· challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates, including valuation of investment property and expected credit losses;
· review of the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and enquiries of management; and
· requested information from component auditors on instances of non-compliance with laws or regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement of the group financial statements.
Independent auditor's report to the members of Black Sea Property PLC (Continued)
The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with those charged with governance and management. As with any audit, there remains a risk of non-detection or irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or override of internal controls.
The purpose of our audit work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with the terms of engagement letter. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Grant Thornton Limited
Douglas
Isle of Man
Date
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2025
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Note |
Year to 31 Dec 25 |
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Year to 31 Dec 24 |
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€ |
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€ |
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Revenue |
4) |
5,199,043 |
|
4,013,057 |
|
Property operating expenses |
4) |
(3,808,917) |
|
(2,549,955) |
|
|
|
1,390,126 |
|
1,463,102 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value gain on revaluation of investment properties |
8) |
2,354,764 |
|
3,180,759 |
|
Fair value gain on financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
12) |
96,136 |
|
257,806 |
|
|
|
2,450,900 |
|
3,438,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administration and other expenses |
5) |
(1,897,247) |
|
(2,116,186) |
|
Operating profit |
|
1,943,779 |
|
2,785,481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income |
6) |
681,677 |
|
1,777,744 |
|
Write off of loans |
|
(3,425) |
|
(60,841) |
|
Interest payable and similar charges |
6) |
(1,933,987) |
|
(2,341,512) |
|
Interest receivable and similar income |
6) |
107,713 |
|
266,944 |
|
Profit before taxes |
|
795,757 |
|
2,427,816 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxation |
7) |
(470,081) |
|
(383,258) |
|
Profit and total comprehensive income |
|
325,676 |
|
2,044,558 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit and total comprehensive income attributable to the: |
|
|
|
|
|
- shareholders of the parent company |
|
325,494 |
|
2,038,912 |
|
- non-controlling interest |
|
182 |
|
5,646 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted earnings per share (cents) |
19) |
0.01 |
|
0.08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The results are derived from continuing operations during the year.
The notes on pages 19 to 47 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 June 2026 and were signed on their behalf by:
Simon Hudd Todor Ivanov
Chairman Director
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2025
|
|
Note |
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
Non-current assets |
|
€ |
|
€ |
|
Investment properties |
8) |
50,892,795 |
|
48,340,327 |
|
Intangible assets |
9) |
1,801,370 |
|
1,908,853 |
|
Tangible assets |
10) |
36,636,664 |
|
34,561,502 |
|
Tangible assets - right of use asset |
10) |
142,081 |
|
- |
|
Long term deposit |
26) |
102,258 |
|
11,693 |
|
Total non-current assets |
|
89,575,168 |
|
84,822,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other receivables |
11) |
4,631,635 |
|
3,920,774 |
|
Short term Investment |
12) |
11,773,333 |
|
12,163,597 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
13) |
1,153,305 |
|
1,250,649 |
|
Total current assets |
|
17,558,273 |
|
17,335,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
107,133,441 |
|
102,157,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Issued share capital |
17) |
81,019,442 |
|
81,019,442 |
|
Retained earnings |
18) |
(27,613,366) |
|
(27,938,860) |
|
Merger reserves |
|
58,713 |
|
- |
|
Foreign currency translation reserve |
18) |
(1,533,086) |
|
(1,533,086) |
|
Total equity, attributable to the shareholders of the parent company |
|
51,931,703 |
|
51,547,496 |
|
Non-controlling interest |
|
1,009,136 |
|
1,008,954 |
|
Total equity |
|
52,940,839 |
|
52,556,450 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Bank loans |
15) |
11,936,922 |
|
14,217,236 |
|
Trade and other payables |
14) |
3,303,926 |
|
1,708,923 |
|
Deferred tax liability |
7) |
3,373,855 |
|
3,152,676 |
|
Lease Liability |
|
92,552 |
|
- |
|
Total non-current liabilities |
|
18,707,255 |
|
19,078,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other payables |
14) |
6,628,631 |
|
2,428,819 |
|
Tax liability |
|
5,628 |
|
13,925 |
|
Lease Liability |
|
47,438 |
|
- |
|
Bank loans |
15) |
2,980,093 |
|
3,355,402 |
|
Shareholder loan |
25) |
25,823,557 |
|
24,723,964 |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
35,485,347 |
|
30,522,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
54,192,602 |
|
49,600,945 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
107,133,441 |
|
102,157,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of ordinary shares in issue |
17) |
2,458,323,603 |
|
2,458,323,603 |
|
NAV per ordinary share (cents) |
19)
|
2.11 |
|
2.10 |
The notes on pages 19 to 47 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 June 2026 and were signed on their behalf by:
Simon Hudd Todor Ivanov
Chairman Director
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31 December 2025
|
|
|
Share capital
|
Retained earnings
|
Merger reserves |
Foreign currency translation reserve
|
Total equity attributable to the parent company |
Non-controlling interests |
Total
|
|
|
|
€ |
€ |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
81,019,442 |
(29,977,772) |
- |
(1,533,086) |
49,508,584 |
1,003,308 |
50,511,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
- |
2,038,912 |
- |
- |
2,038,912 |
- |
2,038,912 |
|
Non-controlling interest |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5,646 |
5,646 |
|
Total comprehensive income |
|
- |
2,038,912 |
- |
- |
2,038,912 |
5,646 |
2,044,558 |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
81,019,442 |
(27,938,860) |
- |
(1,533,086) |
51,547,496 |
1,008,954 |
52,556,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2025 |
|
81,019,442 |
(27,938,860) |
- |
(1,533,086) |
51,547,496 |
1,008,954 |
52,556,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
- |
325,494 |
- |
- |
325,494 |
- |
325,494 |
|
Non-controlling interest |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
182 |
182 |
|
Merger reserve |
|
- |
- |
58,713 |
- |
58,713 |
- |
58,713 |
|
Total comprehensive income |
|
- |
325,494 |
58,713 |
- |
384,207 |
182 |
384,389 |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
|
81,019,442 |
(27,613,366) |
58,713 |
(1,533,086) |
51,931,703 |
1,009,136 |
52,940,839 |
The notes on pages 19 to 47 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 June 2026
and were signed on their behalf by:
Simon Hudd Todor Ivanov
Chairman Director
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 December 2025
|
|
Note |
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
|
€ |
€ |
|
Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
Profit before taxation |
|
795,757 |
2,427,816 |
|
Fair value gain on revaluation of investment property |
8) |
(2,354,764) |
(3,180,759) |
|
Fair value gain on short term investments |
12) |
(96,136) |
(241,520) |
|
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets |
9) |
113,861 |
114,508 |
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
10) |
162,206 |
446,520 |
|
Interest receivable |
6) |
(107,713) |
(266,944) |
|
Bad debt recovered |
6) |
- |
(827,269) |
|
Change in lease liability |
|
139,990 |
- |
|
Interest and similar charges payable |
6) |
1,933,987 |
2,341,512 |
|
Changes in working capital |
|
587,188 |
813,864 |
|
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables |
|
(710,861) |
(1,267,690) |
|
Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables |
|
6,015,994 |
569,253 |
|
Cash provided by operations |
|
5,892,321 |
115,427 |
|
Tax paid |
|
(478,378) |
(450,283) |
|
Cash flows provided by operating activities |
|
5,413,943 |
(334,856) |
|
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
Investment property additions |
|
(197,704) |
- |
|
Tangible fixed assets additions |
|
(2,168,403) |
(3,351,784) |
|
Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets |
|
6,194 |
2,091,556 |
|
Acquisition of intangibles |
|
(6,378) |
(140,450) |
|
Acquisition of right of use asset |
|
(142,081) |
- |
|
Short term investments acquired during the year |
|
(4,195,854) |
(4,826,625) |
|
Short term investments sold during the year |
|
4,682,254 |
5,235,151 |
|
Bad debt recovered |
6) |
- |
827,269 |
|
Interest received |
|
107,712 |
266,944 |
|
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities |
|
(1,914,260) |
102,061 |
|
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
Payments of fees and commissions |
|
(16,447) |
- |
|
Long term deposit paid |
|
(90,565) |
90,565 |
|
Loans repaid |
|
(2,655,622) |
(241,096) |
|
Interest paid and other charges |
|
(1,933,987) |
(2,341,512) |
|
Loans granted from shareholders |
|
1,099,593 |
1,416,131 |
|
Net cash (outflow) from financing activities |
|
(3,597,028) |
(1,075,912) |
|
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents |
13) |
(97,344) |
(1,308,707) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
1,250,649 |
2,559,356 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
13) |
1,153,305 |
1,250,649 |
The notes on pages 19 to 47 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 June 2026
and were signed on their behalf by:
Simon Hudd Todor Ivanov
Chairman Director
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1) General information
Black Sea Property PLC (the "Company") was originally incorporated in Jersey on 27 January 2005 and re-domiciled to the Isle of Man with effect from 20 July 2016 and continues under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 with registered number 013712V.
The Group is property investment group, which seeks to generate capital gains through a combination of holding for capital appreciation, letting, financing, development, and sale of property assets in Bulgaria. The financial statements represent the financial position and effects of the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred as the "Group").
Black Sea Property Plc is an Isle of Man incorporated company with its ordinary shares admitted to trading on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market, operated by Aquis Stock Exchange.
2) Summary of material accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied throughout the year, unless otherwise stated.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss and investment properties that have been measured at fair value.
Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the UK-adopted International Accounting Standards ("IASs") and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") interpretations as applicable to an Isle of Man company under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006.
Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IASs requires the Directors to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, and are reviewed on an on-going basis. The Directors believe that the estimates utilised in preparing its financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The most significant accounting estimate affecting the financial statements is the valuation of investment property and debtors (see note 3).
b) Standards and amendments which are first effective for the period beginning 1 January 2025
· Amendments to IAS 21 Lack of Exchangeability
None of the above listed amendments have had a significant effect on the financial statements. All other standards or amendments to standards that have been issued by the UK endorsement board, and are effective from 1 January 2025, onwards are not applicable or material to the Group.
c) New standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not yet effective and not early
adopted
A number of new standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2026 and earlier application is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted the new or amended standards in preparing these consolidated financial statements.
· Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9, Financial Instruments and IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures) (effective 1 January 2026)
· Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7: Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity (effective 1 January 2026)
· Annual improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards (Volume 11) (effective 1 January 2026)
· IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (effective 1 January 2027)
· IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures (effective 1 January 2027)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
c) New standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not yet effective and not early
adopted (continued)
Management anticipates that all relevant pronouncements will be adopted for the first period beginning on or after the effective date of pronouncement.
d) Basis of consolidation
The financial statements comprise the results of the Company and its subsidiaries as set out in note 16. Subsidiaries in which the Company has the ability to exercise control are fully consolidated. Control is defined as having exposure, or rights, to variable returns due to involvement in an investee and the ability to affect those returns.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains and losses on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. The amounts reported in the financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by group.
e) Going concern
As of the reporting date the group has reported an operating profit of
In previous year, the group started renovating and developing its properties. The expectations of management are that after the completion of the renovation works, the investment properties will be recognized as a significant investment project, which is expected to generate income in the medium-term future and lead to stability in the financial position of the group. In addition, there are two signed license and management agreements with Nobu Hospitality during the year end, which will start two new projects - one in Varna and one in Sofia, which will attract customers and make profit for the group in the foreseeable future.
The major shareholders of the parent company have undertaken to provide financial support to the group to secure its functioning as a going concern and within its normal capacity for a period of at least 18 months from the date of signing the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Management projections indicate that the Group may remain in a deficit cash position over the next 18 months, even with the continued support of its major shareholders. However, a significant proportion of the forecast expenditure relates to the planned development of the Nobu projects in Varna and Sofia. The Directors expect that these investments will be financed primarily through external bank funding rather than through the Group's operating cash flows or shareholder support. The Group is in active discussions with several Bulgarian banks and, based on discussions held to date, the Directors believe that the required financing will be available when needed to support the development of these projects.
In addition, the Group continues to experience strong trading performance across its tourism operations. Occupancy levels in the bungalow accommodation for the 2026 season are currently encouraging and, following the 26% increase in revenues achieved in 2025 compared to 2024, the Directors expect continued growth in operating performance in the foreseeable future.
The Directors are therefore satisfied that the Group has access to sufficient financial resources through a combination of shareholder support, anticipated bank financing and continued positive operating performance. Accordingly, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Therefore, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
f) Functional and presentation currency
Since January 1, 1999, the exchange rate of the Bulgarian Lev (BGN) has been fixed to the Euro (EUR). The exchange rate is BGN 1.95583 / EUR.
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the 'functional currency'). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros, which is the Parent Company's presentational currency. The functional currency of each entity within the Group is a key judgement of management and the Directors. This judgement prioritizes primary factors, such as the source of competitive forces and the denomination of sales prices and input costs, over secondary considerations such as the source of financing, in accordance with IAS21. These considerations indicate that the functional currency of the Bulgarian entities is Bulgarian Lev and the functional currency of the parent company and other subsidiaries are the Euro. Amounts are rounded to the nearest Euro unless otherwise stated.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. Non-monetary items carried at fair value, which are denominated in foreign currencies, are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined, and the gain or loss is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(iii) Foreign operations
The results and financial position of all the foreign entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
· assets and liabilities are translated to Euro at exchange rates at the reporting date;
· income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and
· all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of Other Comprehensive Income.
When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognised in the Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income as part of the gain or loss on sale.
g) Fair value measurement principles
The Group measures its investments in properties at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to the Group.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. The fair value for financial instruments traded in active markets at the reporting date is based on their mid quoted price or binding dealer price quotations, without any deduction for transaction costs. Securities defined in these accounts as 'listed' are traded in an active market.
The valuations of investment properties are performed by an external accredited independent valuer with recognised and relevant professional qualifications and with recent experience in the location and category of
the investment property being valued. The valuations are prepared in accordance with the RICS Valuation - Global Standards, which incorporate the International Valuation Standards ("IVS") and the RICS UK Valuation standards (the "RICS Red Book"), as set out by the International Valuation Standards Council ("IVSC"), taking into consideration the relevant IFRS 13 requirements. In arriving at their estimates of market values, the valuers have used their market knowledge and professional judgement and not only relied on historical transactional comparables. Properties are valued annually.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
· Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
· Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
g) Fair value measurement principles (continued)
The following table shows the levels within the fair value hierarchy of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
|
Assets measured at fair value |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term investments |
- |
11,773,333 |
- |
11,773,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Investment property |
- |
- |
50,892,795 |
50,892,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
- |
11,773,333 |
50,892,795 |
62,666,128 |
h) Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether a financial asset is impaired. A financial asset is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that have occurred after the initial recognition of the asset and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset that can be reliably estimated.
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the assets' carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted using the asset's original effective interest rate.
i) Leased assets
As a lessor the Group classifies its leases as either operating or finance leases. The Group assessed whether it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. Those assets that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards are classified as operating leases. The Group has currently not entered into any leases that are classified as a finance lease. Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in revenue due to its operating nature.
j) Leased liabilities
At the commencement date of a lease, the Group recognises a lease liability measured at the present value of the lease payments that are unpaid at that date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, where that cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method and are remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments or the lease term. Any remeasurement is generally recognised as a corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
k) Interest and other income
Interest and other income are recognised on a receivable basis.
l) Revenue
Revenue comprises of camping reservations fees, restaurant income, income from other tourist services, rentals, and other property income.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable, net of trade discounts and volume rebates granted by the Group. The main services provided by the group include tourist service for accommodation in bungalows and caravans at Camping Gradina and rental of objects located on the territory of the Camping.
Revenue is recognised as the group satisfies performance obligation by transferring the services to its customers, such as recognizing the revenue at over the period of time when the group has satisfied its performance obligation of providing services of renting the camp site.
Revenue related to a service transaction is recognized depending on the stage of completion of the transaction at the balance sheet date and when the outcome of the transaction can be reliably assessed. Revenue from rental (tourist service and rental of objects) is recognized on the basis of the straight-line method over the period of time. Where the reservation fees are billed to the customers in advance, the unearned element of the fees billed during the year is reported and carried forward as deferred income, in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
m) Expenses
The Group's property operating expenses, administration fees, interest payable and similar charges and all other expenses are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and are accounted for on an accrual basis. Transaction costs directly attributable to the purchase of investment property are included within the cost of the property.
n) Loans payable at amortised cost
Loans payable are recognised when cash is received from lenders and are derecognised when the cash, and related interest, has been repaid. Loans payable are initially recorded at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
o) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, cash held at the bank, demand deposits and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings / loans in current liabilities.
Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
Blocked cash and cash equivalents are funds on which the company can operate under certain conditions. Such assets are used by the Company as collateral for its obligations.
p) Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are non-derivative financial assets and amounts due from customers for goods and services sold, with fixed or determinable payment terms that are not quoted in an active market. The carrying value of trade receivables approximates their fair values. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables.
q) Investment properties
Property that is held for rental yields or for capital appreciation or both is classified as investment property. Investment property comprises freehold land, freehold buildings, and land held under long term operating leases. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and subsequently revalued annually to fair value. Any gain / loss from change in the fair value or from sale of investment paroperty is recognised immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within fair value 'gain / loss on revaluation of investment properties.
Investment property that is being redeveloped for continuing use as investment property or for which the market has become less active continues to be measured at fair value.
Investment properties are accounted for on completion of contract when ownership is recorded in the trade registry.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
r) Fixed assets investments
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the acquisition method. In the statement of financial position, the acquirer's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date on which control ceases. The group attributes total comprehensive income or loss of subsidiaries between the owners of the parent and the non-controlling interests based on their respective ownership interests.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate. Investment in associates is initially recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost. Subsequently associates are accounted for using the equity method, where the Group's share of post-acquisition profits and losses and other comprehensive income is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (except for losses in excess of the Group's investment in the associate unless there is an obligation to make good those losses).
s) Tangible fixed assets - property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost, including directly attributable costs required to bring the asset to its intended use.
Subsequently, assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, commencing when the asset is available for use:
· Property: 25 years
· Plant and equipment: 3-6 years
Useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed annually and adjusted prospectively where appropriate.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected. Any gain or loss on disposal is recognised in profit or loss.
Depreciation expense is included within administrative and other expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
t) Tangible fixed assets - assets under construction
Assets under construction comprise costs incurred in the construction, development, redevelopment or modification of property, plant and equipment that are not yet available for their intended use.
They are initially recognised at cost, including directly attributable expenditure. Subsequent expenditure is capitalised where it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and the cost can be measured reliably.
Assets under construction are not depreciated until they are completed and available for use. Upon completion, they are transferred to the relevant category of property, plant and equipment and depreciated in accordance with the Group's depreciation policy.
u) Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax not recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current tax is payable on taxable profits for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Current taxes include irrecoverable withholding tax on the interest receivable on loans from the Company to its Bulgarian subsidiaries.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all temporary differences that have originated but not reversed at the reporting date, where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the reporting date. This is subject to deferred tax assets only being recognised if it is considered more likely than not that there will be sufficient profits from which the future reversal of the temporary differences can be deducted.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
v) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are recognised at amortised cost and relate to amounts accrued in the normal course of business.
w) Share capital and reserves
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. External costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are deducted from the proceeds of issue and shown as a deduction to reserves.
Founder shares
Founder shares are classified as equity.
Foreign currency translation reserves
Comprise foreign currency translation differences arising from translation of financial statements of the Group's foreign entities' activities into Euro. The Bulgarian lev is pegged to the Euro in the ratio of
Retained earnings
Retained earnings includes all the current and prior year retained profit / loss net of any dividends paid.
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interest is disclosed separately within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity.
x) Acquisition of businesses
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group.
The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. The bargain purchase is the amount by which the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds purchase consideration and is recognised in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
y) Disposal of businesses
When the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognizes the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary, and any related NCI and other components of equity. Any resulting gain or loss is recognised in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
z) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another.
(i) Financial assets
Financial assets are classified at initial recognition. The classification of financial assets at initial recognition that are debt instruments depends on the financial asset's contractual cash flow characteristics and the Group's business model for managing them. The Group initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs. Short term investments are classified at financial assets at fair value through profit and loss.
In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income ("OCI"), it needs to give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
(i) Financial assets (continued)
interest ("SPPI") on the principal amount outstanding. This assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is performed at an instrument level.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequent measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including interest and dividend income, are recognized in profit or loss, except for derivatives designated as hedging instruments for which hedge accounting applies.
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently valued at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Classification and measurement are based on both whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest; and whether the debt instrument is held to collect those cash flows. In the case of the Company or Group, all financial assets meet these criteria and so are held at amortised cost.
Impairment of financial assets
IFRS 9's impairment requirements use more forward-looking information to recognise expected credit losses ("ECLs") - the ECL model.
ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at the original effective interest rate ("EIR").
The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.
ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the next 12 months (a '12-month ECL'). For those credit exposures for which there has
been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a 'lifetime ECL').
For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date.
It is the Group's policy to measure ECLs on such instruments on a 12-month basis.
(ii) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at amortised cost. The Group's financial liabilities include trade and other payables and loans.
Subsequent measurement
Loans and borrowings and trade and other payables.
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings and trade and other payables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss and OCI when the liabilities are derecognised, as well as through the EIR amortisation process.
Amortised cost is calculated by considering any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and other comprehensive income. This category generally applies to trade and other payables.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
(ii) Financial liabilities (continued)
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the associated obligation is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and other comprehensive income.
aa) Intangible assets
Intangible assets include the rights under a concession agreement of 20 and 5 years and also licenses and software.
Concession agreements are accounted for using the cost model. The cost comprises discounted cash flows of the future payment according to the concession agreements.
Software and other intangibles have a useful life of Up to 5 years and are amortised on a straight line basis. Amortisation is included within 'Property operating cost' within the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
After initial recognition, an intangible asset is carried at its cost less any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the respective period.
Subsequent expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase or its completion is expensed as incurred unless it is probable that this expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefits in excess of its originally assessed standard of performance and this expenditure can be measured reliably and attributed to the asset. If these two conditions are met, the subsequent expenditure is added to the carrying amount of the intangible asset.
The remaining amortization period of the concession agreements held by Camp South Beach EOOD and Lazuren Bryag 91" EOOD is 15 years. The license acquired by GHV Dolphins has a useful life of 20 years as at year-end.
ab) Interest and borrowing costs
Interest expenses are reported on an accrual basis using the effective interest rate method.
Borrowing costs primarily comprise interest on the Group's borrowings. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction of production of a qualifying asset are capitalized during the period of time that is necessary to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred and reported in the Consolidated Statement of comprehensive income within 'interest payable and similar charges.
ac) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure required to settle the present obligation, based on the most reliable evidence available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the present obligation. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. Provisions are discounted to their present values, where the time value of money is material.
Any reimbursement that the Group is virtually certain to collect from a third party with respect to the obligation is recognised as a separate asset. However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision.
No liability is recognised if an outflow of economic resources as a result of present obligations is not probable. Such situations are disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the outflow of resources is remote.
3) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Group's financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts recognised in the financial statements and disclosure of contingent liabilities. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods.
The Group based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the financial statements were prepared. However, existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
3) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (Continued)
A key judgement area for the Group is the valuation of investment properties. External independent valuers assessed the fair value of investment properties. The valuations are performed by a recognised valuer with a relevant professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of the investment properties as described in note 2g. These valuations are based on income and market approach and primarily include unobservable inputs: the estimated rental value, cashflows, the discount rate, and adherence to specific legal and regulatory requirements. Details of investment properties held at fair value can be found in note 8.
The investment properties are valued annually. The Directors consider any relevant movements in property markets that may impact the carrying values of the property held between the date of the last valuation
and the date of financial statements.
Expected Credit Losses (ECL) represents an estimate of potential losses that may arise from defaults over the expected life of a financial instrument. The calculation of ECL involves considerable uncertainty and requires management to make complex judgments about future economic conditions and credit behavior, such as the likelihood of borrowers defaulting and the resulting losses. As such, actual results could differ from these estimates.
4) Net operating income
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Camping reservations, hospitality services, restaurant income and tourist services |
4,123,719 |
2,991,434 |
|
Rental and other property income |
1,075,324 |
1,021,623 |
|
Property operating expenses |
(3,808,917) |
(2,549,955) |
|
|
1,390,126 |
1,463,102 |
Revenue for the year primarily comprises campsite reservation income and restaurant revenue generated by Camp South Beach EOOD and Lazuren Bryag 91 EOOD, together with rental and other property-related income earned by other subsidiaries within the Group.
Campsite revenue amounted to
5) Administration and other expenses
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Directors' remuneration |
113,691 |
67,509 |
|
Administration fees - Isle of Man |
162,024 |
147,599 |
|
Legal and professional fees |
312,678 |
393,118 |
|
Auditors' remuneration |
71,932 |
100,213 |
|
Foreign currency expenses |
4,454 |
7,961 |
|
Other administration and professional fees |
956,401 |
838,758 |
|
Depreciation expense and amortization |
276,067 |
561,028 |
|
|
1,897,247 |
2,116,186 |
In 2025, key management personnel comprise the Board (2024: The Board). The parent company's Board of Directors' compensation comprised Directors' fees only during the year, the amount of which is summarized within the Directors' Report.
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was: 3 (2024: 3). The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group during the year was 74 (2024: 74).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
6) Interest and other income receivable and payable
The following amounts have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income line for the reporting periods presented:
|
Interest receivable and other income |
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Interest income - cash and deposit instruments |
107,713 |
266,944 |
|
Bad debts recovered |
- |
827,269 |
|
Others |
681,677 |
950,475 |
|
|
789,390 |
2,044,688 |
Other income primarily comprises income from cessions amounting to
|
Interest payable and similar charges |
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Interest expense on borrowings* |
544,146 |
411,927 |
|
Other** |
1,389,841 |
1,929,585 |
|
|
1,933,987 |
2,341,512 |
*The interest on borrowings relates mainly to the secured debt funding (note 15).
**The other relates to interest on loans received from shareholders.
7) Taxation
Isle of Man
There is no taxation payable on the Parent Company's or its Jersey subsidiaries' results as they are based in the Isle of Man and in Jersey respectively where the tax rates are 0% (2024: 0%).
Bulgaria
Subsidiaries of the Company incorporated in Bulgaria are taxed in accordance with the applicable tax laws of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian corporate tax rate for the year was 10% (2024: 10%).
Tax losses can be carried forward and set off against future taxable profits. The company cannot reliably determine the amounts and realisation periods of future taxable profits due to uncertainty in the environment in which it operates. As a result, no deferred tax asset has been recognised on tax losses carried forward as at 31 December 2025 and as at 31 December 2024.
Losses for which no tax assets have been recognised total € 1,089,563 (2024: € 3,037,594).
A reconciliation of the tax charge for the year to the standard rate tax for the Isle of Man of 0% (2024: 0%) is shown below.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
7) Taxation (continued)
|
|
Year ended € |
Year ended € |
|
Profit before tax |
795,757 |
2,427,816 |
|
|
|
|
|
Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by the standard rate in the Isle of Man of 0% (2024: 0%) |
- |
- |
|
Effect of different tax rates in different countries |
234,605 |
65,182 |
|
Deferred tax liability on fair value uplift of investment property |
235,476 |
318,076 |
|
Current charge for the year |
470,081 |
383,258 |
|
|
|
|
|
Bulgarian tax losses brought-forward at 10% |
(166,914) |
(347,840) |
|
Tax losses added, utilised and lost in the year |
- |
180,925 |
|
Bulgarian tax losses carried-forward at 10% |
(166,914) |
(166,914) |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liability |
|
|
|
Opening deferred tax liability balance |
3,152,676 |
2,869,332 |
|
Bulgarian deferred tax liability charge |
(14,297) |
(34,732) |
|
Deferred tax movement on fair value uplift of investment property |
235,476 |
318,076 |
|
Closing deferred tax liability balance |
3,373,855 |
3,152,676 |
An analysis of the temporary differences is shown below.
|
|
Year ended € |
Year ended € |
|
Receivables |
50,531 |
47,048 |
|
Depreciation of fixed assets |
5,817 |
20,790 |
|
Investments fair value movements |
(35,141) |
34,811 |
|
Right of use assets |
8,396 |
- |
|
Other timing differences |
18,184 |
30,886 |
|
Related party receivables |
(65,481) |
- |
|
Property fair value movements |
(3,356,161) |
(3,286,210) |
|
Deferred tax liability |
(3,373,855) |
(3,152,676) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
8) Investment properties
Investment properties includes real estate properties in Bulgaria which we are owned to earn rentals and for capital appreciation.
|
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Fair value non-financial assets: Level 3 |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
48,340,327 |
58,888,532 |
|
Additions |
|
197,704 |
- |
|
Transfers to tangible fixed assets - (note 10) |
|
- |
(13,728,964) |
|
Fair value adjustment |
|
2,354,764 |
3,180,759 |
|
At end of year |
|
50,892,795 |
48,340,327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Camp South Beach EOOD (CSB) |
|
17,570,000 |
17,100,000 |
|
CSB - additional plots |
|
6,025,000 |
5,900,000 |
|
BSPF Project 1 EAD (Byala Land) |
|
12,311,000 |
11,240,000 |
|
Star Mill |
|
8,852,870 |
8,210,710 |
|
Lazuren Bryag 91" EOOD |
|
6,133,925 |
5,889,617 |
|
Total investment property |
|
50,892,795 |
48,340,327 |
Fair value determination:
The valuations of the other Group properties at 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2024 were based on the most recent independent valuation received for each property. The valuations were performed by external accredited independent valuers with recognised professional qualifications and with recent experience in the location and category of the investment properties being valued.
The fair value of completed investment property has been determined on a market value basis in accordance with the RICS "Red Book". In arriving at their estimates of market values, the valuers have used their market knowledge and professional judgement, historical transactional comparable and discounted cash flow forecasts. The highest and best use of the investment properties is not considered to be different from its current use.
The Group's investment properties are measured at fair value based on a valuation performed by an independent external valuer. Due to limited market data and the property's development status, the residual method was used. The valuation is based on various unobservable inputs. This approach is classified as a Level 3 fair value measurement under IFRS 13.
The Byala Land properties, and CSB properties along with additional plots were all evaluated by Cushman & Wakefield Forton, an independent professional valuation specialist.
The Byala Land properties and the CSB properties with additional plots were valued as at 31 December 2025. The CSB properties are also pledged as security to Central Cooperative Bank against the company's investment loans and overdraft positions (note 15).
All valuations were based on expected rental income or cash flows, net of operating expenses, and capitalised using a discount rate reflecting the market yield from recent transactions of similar properties.
These valuations are based on income and market approach and primarily include unobservable inputs: the estimated rental value, cashflows, the discount rate, and adherence to specific legal and regulatory requirements.
Sensitivity Analysis
The fair value of the Group's investment properties has been determined on a market value basis, in accordance with the RICS Valuation - Global Standards (the "Red Book"). These valuations are sensitive to changes in capitalization rates.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
8) Investment properties (Continued)
If capitalization rates were 0.5% lower, the fair value would increase by approximately
These sensitivities are indicative only and assume all other variables remain constant.
As of 31 December 2025, the Directors' valuation determined the carrying value of both the Star Mill and Lazuren Bryag properties. Star Mill is secured against the company's bank loans with UniCredit Bulbank AD, while Lazuren Bryag is collateral for the company's investment loans and overdrafts with Central Cooperative Bank (note 15).
9) Intangible assets
Concessions:
At the end of 2020, after participating in an open concession award procedure, the Group through Camping South Beach received the concession rights over the sea beach "Camping Gradina". During the active summer season of 2021, the beach was managed by CSB under the terms of a lease agreement. The concession agreement entered into force on 17 October 2020, and at the beginning of 2021 the handover of the sea beach by the grantor Ministry of Tourism to the concessionaire was carried out. The term of the contract is 20 years.
The concession contract of CSB grants the right to operate the sea beach, performing alone or through subcontractors providing visitors to the sea beach of the following services: beach services, including the provision of umbrellas and sunbeds, services in fast food restaurants, sports and entertainment services, water attraction services, health and rehabilitation services and other events, after prior agreement with the grantor. A condition for operation of the concession site is the implementation of mandatory activities, which include provision of water rescue activities, security of the adjacent water area, health and medical services for beach users, sanitary and hygienic maintenance of the beach, maintenance for use of the elements of the technical infrastructure, the temporary connections, the movable objects, the facilities and their safe functioning.
In 2020 the Group paid the first due concession fee, which provides the period from the date of entry into force of the concession agreement until the end of the same calendar year and the period from January 1 of the last calendar year in which the concession agreement is valid until the date upon expiration of the contract.
According to the financial model presented by the Company, which is accepted by the grantor and is an integral part of the concession agreement, for the concession period the Group will make additional investments related to the implementation of mandatory activities and investments to improve access to the beach. After the expiration of the concession contract, all constructed sites remain the property of the grantor. The activities related to the operation of the concession site are performed by the concessionaire at his risk and at his expense.
Lazuren Bryag holds two concession contracts, with a carrying value of
The first concession contract was granted by the Ministry of Tourism in 2020 and grants the right to operate the sea beach "Varna - central" in the city of Varna. The concession contract is valid for a period of twenty years.
The second concession contract in addition, Lazuren Bryag was signed in 2022 and permits the company to rent the sea beach "Ribarski - West" and sea beach "Fisherman - East". The contract is valid for a period of five years. Guarantees have been issued in relation to the concession agreements.
License:
As of December 31, 2025, GHV Dolphins has contractual obligations related to the acquisition of a trademark license, under which the licensee is required to operate a restaurant named "NOBU Varna" and maintain the property in accordance with the brand's standards.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
9) Intangible assets (Continued)
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 |
Concessions |
Licences |
Software |
Total |
|
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
Cost at the beginning of the year |
2,269,149 |
140,450 |
11,182 |
2,420,781 |
|
Additions |
- |
4,245 |
2,133 |
6,378 |
|
Cost at the end of the year |
2,269,149 |
144,695 |
13,315 |
2,427,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated Amortization at the beginning of the year |
(500,884) |
- |
(11,044) |
(511,928) |
|
Amortization |
(113,458) |
- |
(403) |
(113,861) |
|
Accumulated amortization at the end of the year |
(614,342) |
- |
(11,447) |
(625,789) |
|
Net book value at the end of the Year 31 December 2025 |
1,654,807 |
144,695 |
1,868 |
1,801,370 |
|
Net book value at the end of Year 31 December 2024 |
1,768,266 |
140,450 |
138 |
1,908,853 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 |
Concessions |
Licences |
Software |
Total |
|
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
Cost at the beginning of the year |
2,269,149 |
- |
11,182 |
2,280,331 |
|
Additions |
- |
140,450 |
- |
140,450 |
|
Cost at the end of the year |
2,269,149 |
140,450 |
11,182 |
2,420,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated Amortization at the Beginning of the year |
(387,426) |
- |
(9,994) |
(397,420) |
|
Amortization |
(113,458) |
- |
(1,050) |
(114,508) |
|
Accumulated amortization at the end of year |
(500,884) |
- |
(11,044) |
(511,928) |
|
Net book value at the end of Year 31 December 2024 |
1,768,266 |
140,450 |
138 |
1,908,853 |
|
Net book value at the end of Year 31 December 2023 |
1,881,723 |
- |
1,188 |
1,882,911 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
10) Tangible fixed assets
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025
|
Plant and other equipment € |
Land and Buildings € |
Assets under construction € |
Right of Use assets
€ |
Total
€ |
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost at the beginning of the year (as restated) |
1,224,869 |
1,423,225 |
32,405,349 |
- |
35,053,443 |
|
Additions during the year |
52,600 |
429,390 |
1,686,413 |
171,470 |
2,339,873 |
|
Additions as a result of the merger |
- |
- |
75,160 |
|
75,160 |
|
Disposals during the year |
- |
- |
(6,194) |
- |
(6,194) |
|
Cost at the end of the year |
1,277,469 |
1,852,615 |
34,160,728 |
171,470 |
37,462,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation at the beginning of the year |
486,896 |
5,046 |
- |
- |
491,941 |
|
Depreciation |
157,161 |
5,045 |
- |
29,389 |
191,595 |
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Accumulated depreciation at the end of year |
644,057 |
10,091 |
- |
29,389 |
683,537 |
|
Net book value at the end of year 31 December 2025 |
633,412 |
1,842,524 |
34,160,728 |
142,081 |
36,778,745 |
|
Net book value at the end of year 31 December 2024 (as restated) |
737,974 |
1,418,179 |
32,405,349 |
- |
34,561,501 |
a) In 2024, the BSPF Bulgaria EAD initiated active steps on a project to change the purpose of its existing administrative building, previously recognized as an investment property, into a hotel and restaurant. In accordance with IAS 40 Investment Property, if an entity owns and operates a hotel, the services provided to guests are considered a significant component of the overall arrangement. Therefore, an owner-operated hotel is regarded as an owner-occupied property, rather than an investment property.
Accordingly, the Group reclassified the real estate assets previously treated as investment property under IAS 40 to property, plant, and equipment (PPE) under IAS 16.
As of 31 December 2025, BSPF Bulgaria EAD is in the process of obtaining the necessary permits to implement the required modifications to ensure the building complies with the requirements for its intended new use.
Therefore, the property-including land and building, as well as all subsequent expenditures incurred by the end of the year in connection with launching the new project-is presented in this report under the category "Assets under construction".
Part of the contractual arrangements related to this project involve the acquisition of a license, which will be recognized as an intangible asset upon completion of the project. The remaining costs will be recognized as property, plant, and equipment.
b) As of December 31, 2025, GHV - Dolphins EAD has contractual obligations related to the design, construction and reconstruction, as well as furnishing, in accordance with prepared plans and specifications, for the construction of a Hotel Complex on the territory of St. Constantine and Helena. The contracts for the investment project include the construction and modernization of buildings, activities for the installation of mechanical systems and built-in installations for the building that serve the Hotel, including but not limited to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems, elevators and escalators, as well as built-in laundry, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment, furniture, and complete construction and branding of the Hotel's brand. The company has not pledged properties, machinery, or equipment as collateral for its liabilities.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
10) Tangible fixed assets (Continued)
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2024
|
|
Plant and other equipment € |
Land and Buildings € |
Assets under construction € |
Total
€ |
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost at the beginning of the year |
|
195,177 |
19,862,879 |
6,194 |
20,064,250 |
|
Additions during the year |
|
131,895 |
2,720,583 |
499,306 |
3,351,784 |
|
Disposals during the year |
|
(120,836) |
(1,970,720) |
- |
(2,091,556) |
|
Transfers |
|
- |
(2,064,131) |
2,064,131 |
- |
|
Transfer from investment property |
|
1,018,632 |
12,710,332 |
- |
13,728,964 |
|
Reclassification (note 28) |
|
- |
(29,835,718) |
29,835,718 |
- |
|
Cost at the end of the year (as restated) |
|
1,224,868 |
1,423,225 |
32,405,349 |
35,053,442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation at the beginning of the year |
|
45,420 |
- |
- |
45,420 |
|
Depreciation |
|
562,310 |
5,046 |
- |
567,356 |
|
Disposals |
|
(120,836) |
- |
- |
(120,836) |
|
Accumulated depreciation at the end of year |
|
486,894 |
5,046 |
- |
491,940 |
|
Net book value at the end of year 31 December 2024 (as restated) |
|
737,974 |
1,418,179 |
32,405,349 |
34,561,501 |
|
Net book value at the end of year 31 December 2023 |
|
149,757 |
19,862,879 |
6,194 |
20,018,830 |
11) Trade and other receivables
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 (€) |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 (€) |
|
Trade receivables* |
94,546 |
42,262 |
|
Cession receivable** |
2,373,516 |
2,450,859 |
|
VAT receivable |
271,353 |
159,915 |
|
Advances to customer*** |
1,070,549 |
553,446 |
|
Other receivables |
749,651 |
687,951 |
|
Prepayments |
72,020 |
26,341 |
|
|
4,631,635 |
3,920,774 |
*The receivables are interest-free, secured and repayable on demand.
** Included within receivables are amounts of EUR 2,099 thousand (2024: EUR 2,273 thousand) and EUR 273 thousand (2024: EUR 178 thousand) relating to cession agreements entered into by Lazuren Bryag and Camp South Beach, respectively. The Group retains the associated risks and rewards. The Camp South Beach receivable matures in 2026 and is unsecured and non-interest bearing.
***The advances provided are related to repair and construction of the Group's investment properties according to the terms of the concluded contracts.
12) Short term investment
During the year, the group holds shares in mutual funds, with the fair value of the investments in funds being determined based on their redemption prices at the reporting date. The movement in short term investments during the year was as shown below.
|
Level 2 |
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 (€) |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 (€) |
|
Balance at the beginning of the year |
12,163,597 |
12,330,603 |
|
Acquired during the year |
4,195,854 |
4,826,625 |
|
Sold during the year |
(4,682,254) |
(5,235,151) |
|
Fair value gain during the year |
96,136 |
241,520 |
|
Balance at the end of the year |
11,773,333 |
12,163,597 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
13) Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Cash at bank |
1,153,305 |
1,250,649 |
|
|
1,153,305 |
1,250,649 |
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, cash held at the bank and demand deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. As at 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2024, the Company has no restricted cash balances.
14) Trade and other payables
Non-current trade and other payables can be presented as follows:
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Concession payable |
1,590,008 |
1,693,209 |
|
Other payables* |
1,713,918 |
15,714 |
|
|
3,303,926 |
1,708,923 |
*Other payables mainly comprise an assigned loan of EUR 1.702 million. The remaining EUR 0.012 million relates to other individually immaterial items across the Group.
The current trade and other payables can be presented as follows:
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Trade creditors |
601,088 |
423,971 |
|
Concession payable |
104,100 |
102,737 |
|
Other payables* |
5,761,724 |
1,757,553 |
|
Deferred income |
161,719 |
144,558 |
|
|
6,628,631 |
2,428,819 |
* Other payables mainly comprise liabilities under cession agreements of EUR 2.55 million, an assigned loan of EUR 1.13 million, and shareholder and repo-related liabilities of EUR 1.65 million. The remaining EUR 0.47 million relates to other individually immaterial payables across the Group.
15) Bank loans
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Loan from UniCredit (a) |
7,156,394 |
7,668,835 |
|
Loan from BACB (b) |
2,834,475 |
3,343,341 |
|
Central Cooperative Bank (c) |
4,926,146 |
6,560,462 |
|
|
14,917,015 |
17,572,638 |
|
Long term bank loans |
11,936,922 |
14,217,236 |
|
Current bank loans |
2,980,093 |
3,355,402 |
|
Reconciliation of bank loans |
|
|
|
Beginning of year (gross loan) |
17,572,638 |
20,568,424 |
|
Bank loan arrangement fees |
(11,010) |
(8,998) |
|
Loan received / acquired |
- |
11,740 |
|
Interest charged |
544,146 |
709,663 |
|
Principal repayments |
(2,642,307) |
(2,959,722) |
|
Interest payments |
(546,450) |
(748,469) |
|
Total bank loans - end of year |
14,917,015 |
17,572,638 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
15) Bank loans (continued)
(a) The Group has secured bank borrowings from UniCredit Bulbank AD, a leading Bulgarian commercial bank, which were originally used to finance the acquisition and subsequent redevelopment of the Ivan Vazov 1 Building.
As at 31 December 2025, the outstanding loan balance amounts to €6,126,000 of which €572,000 is due within one year.
The loan is secured by a commercial mortgage over the related property, a first-ranking pledge over the Company's receivables, claims and rights (present and future), a first-ranking pledge over the commercial enterprise, and a first-ranking pledge over 100% of the shares in the borrowing subsidiary.
The loan matures on 30 November 2033 and is repayable in instalments. Interest is charged at a floating rate based on 3-month EURIBOR plus a margin of 2.00%.
In addition, the Group has an associated investment and revolving credit facility with UniCredit Bulbank AD, which is secured on similar terms and is used to finance the ongoing redevelopment of the Ivan Vazov 1 Building. The facility is repayable in accordance with the agreed repayment schedule, with final maturity in 2033.
The liabilities under this loan amount to €1,123 thousand, of which €144 thousand are short-term.
(b) In 2022, the BSPF Project 1, a subsidiary of the parent company, received financing from a commercial bank in the amount of BGN 8,150,000 (approximately €4,167,028). The financing was granted in connection with the acquisition of an investment in Star Mill EOOD. The loan is repayable by 20 October 2030 in instalments according to a repayment plan. The loan is charged a floating interest sum of LEONIA Plus and a risk allowance. The loan is secured by the following assets:
• Receivables of the BSPF Project 1 from Star Mill EOOD;
• Bank deposit of the BSPF Project 1 of €102,258, which will be released after full payment to the creditor;
• Mortgage of the real estate of Star Mill EOOD;
• Current and future funds of the BSPF Project 1 and Star Mill EOOD on current accounts opened with the creditor bank.
(c) Central Cooperative bank loan and overdraft
|
|
As at 31 Dec 2025 € |
As at 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Central Cooperative Bank overdraft (i) |
664,251 |
664,449 |
|
Central Cooperative Bank overdraft (ii) |
3,498,495 |
4,390,183 |
|
Central Cooperative Bank investment loan (iii) |
763,400 |
959,195 |
|
|
4,926,146 |
6,013,827 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
15) Bank loans (continued)
(i) On 24 June 2016, Camp South Beach entered into an overdraft facility agreement with Central Cooperative Bank AD with a limit of EUR 818,067. The interest rate was initially set at 3-month EURIBOR plus 4% and was later reduced to 2.8% in March 2020. The facility maturity was extended in 2020 to 24 June 2026 and further extended in 2026 to 24 June 2029. As at 31 December 2025, the carrying amount was EUR 664,251.
(ii) On 28 December 2017, CSB entered an overdraft credit agreement with the Central Coorporative Bank AD with a limit of €8,569,252. On 12 March 2020, the agreed interest rate was 2.8%. The overdraft usage period has a maturity date of 21 January 2028. As at 31 December 2025 the carrying amount was €3,498,495.
(iii) On 28 December 2017, CSB entered an investment loan agreement with the Central Cooperative Bank AD. The loan was for an amount of €2,024,205 and is due for repayment by 21 January 2028. On 12 March 2020, the agreed interest rate was renegotiated and reduced to 2.8%. As at 31 December 2025, the carrying amount was €763,400.
The above overdraft and loans positions are secured by the commercial property of South Beach (Gradina) Camp which includes all the tangible fixed assets of the property along with the mortgage on the land.
16) Details of Group undertakings
The Group holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital in the following investments.
There were no additions or disposals of investments during the year ended 31 December 2025, and the Group's shareholding percentages remained unchanged compared to the prior year:
|
Held directly: |
Share-holding |
Nature of Business |
Country of Incorporation |
|
BSPF (Property 2) Limited |
100% |
Investment Holding |
Jersey |
|
BSPF (Property 3) Limited |
100% |
Dormant |
Jersey |
|
BSPF (Property 4) Limited |
100% |
Dormant |
Jersey |
|
BSPF (Property 5) Limited |
100% |
Dormant |
Jersey |
|
BSPF (Property 6) Limited |
100% |
Dormant |
Jersey |
|
BSPF Project 1 EAD |
100% |
Investment Holding |
Bulgaria |
|
BSPF Super Borovetz EAD |
100% |
Financial Services |
Bulgaria |
|
BSPF Bulgaria EAD |
100% |
Property Investment |
Bulgaria |
|
European Convergence Development Company Plc (ECDC Plc) |
29.85% |
Investment Holding |
Isle of Man |
|
Littoral Invest AD |
99.40% |
Financial Services |
Bulgaria |
|
Held indirectly: |
|
|
|
|
Camping South Beach EOOD |
100% |
Tourism Services |
Bulgaria |
|
Star Mill EOOD |
100% |
Tourism Services |
Bulgaria |
|
Grand Hotel Varna AD |
98.14% |
Investment Holding |
Bulgaria |
|
GHV Dolphins EAD |
98.14% |
Tourism Services |
Bulgaria |
|
Lazuren Bryag 91 EOOD |
99.40% |
Hospitality and Tourism Services |
Bulgaria |
|
|
|
|
|
As at 31 December 2025, ECDC is at net liability position of €149,595 (2024: €99,034). In 2022, the Group stopped recognising its share of losses in ECDC plc because investment is written off. In 2025, the group's proportionate share in the losses of ECDC amounting to €15,092 (2024: €15,457) cumulatively €55,757 (2024: €40,665).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
16) Details of Group undertakings (continued)
The group includes two subsidiaries, Grand Hotel Varna AD and GHV Dolphins EAD with material non-controlling interests (NCI) of 1.86%.
As at 31 December 2025, Grand Hotel Varna AD had, before intergroup eliminations, Revenue of €7,637, Net profit for the year of €61,907, Total assets of €17,764,027 and Net assets of €15,342,942. Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to non-controlling interest is €1,151 whereas amount of net assets attributable to non-controlling interest is €565,907.
As at 31 December 2025, GHV Dolphins EAD had, before intergroup eliminations, Revenue of €20,247, Net loss for the year of €142,308, Total assets of €6,594,467 and Net assets of €3,004,811. Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to non-controlling interest is €2,647 whereas amount of net assets attributable to non-controlling interest is €342,710.
17) Issued share capital
|
Authorised |
As at 31 Dec 2025 |
As at 31 Dec 2024 |
|
Founder shares of no par value |
10 |
10 |
|
Ordinary shares of no par value |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
|
Issued and fully paid |
€ |
€ |
|
2 Founders shares of no par value (2024: 2) |
- |
- |
|
2,458,323,603 ordinary shares of no par value (2024: 2,458,323,603) |
81,019,442 |
81,019,442 |
The Founders shares do not carry any rights to dividends or profits and on liquidation they will rank behind Shares for the return of the amount paid up on each of them. The shares carry the right to receive notice of and attend general meetings, but carry no right to vote thereat unless there are no ordinary Shares in issue.
Capital management
The capital of the group will be managed in accordance with the Investment Strategy documented on the Parent Company's website. The group manages its capital to ensure its functioning as a going concern, while at the same time seeking to maximize returns for shareholders through optimization of the debt-to-equity ratio (return on invested capital). The purpose of the Management is to maintain the confidence of investors, creditors and the market and to guarantee the future development of the group.
18) Reserves
The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve within equity:
Retained earnings - The retained earnings represent cumulative net profits and losses recognised in the Group's statement of comprehensive income.
Foreign currency translation reserve - Exchange differences relating to the translation of the results and net assets of the Group's foreign operations from their functional currencies to the Group's presentation currency (i.e. Currency Units). The Bulgarian subsidiaries' functional currency is the Bulgarian Lev which is pegged to the Euro at 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN, hence there is no movement of foreign currency translation reserve during the year.
Non-controlling interest - Non-controlling interests represent the portion of equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent company.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
19) Profit and Net Asset Value per share
Profit per share
The basic profit per ordinary share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to the ordinary
shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
|
Profit attributable to owners of parent (€) |
325,494 |
2,038,912 |
|
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue |
2,458,323,603 |
2,458,323,603 |
|
|
Basic profit per share (cents) |
0.01 |
0.08 |
|
The Company has no dilutive potential ordinary shares; the diluted earnings per share is the same as the
basic earnings per share.
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Net assets attributable to owners of the parent (€) |
51,931,703 |
51,547,496 |
|
Number of ordinary shares issued |
2,458,323,603 |
2,458,323,603 |
|
Net Asset Value per share (cents) |
2.11 |
2.10 |
20) Segmental analysis
IFRS 8 Operating Segments requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance.
The Group is organised into one main operating and reporting segment focusing on investment in the Bulgarian property market.
No additional disclosure is included in relation to segmental reporting as the Group's activities are limited to one operating and reporting segment.
21) Contingencies and commitments
In connection with the implementation of the Concession Agreement dated 17.09.2020, Camp South Beach EOOD, an indirect subsidiary of the Parent company has obligations to carry out the following current activities and commitments:
· Securing the concession site;
· Development of the infrastructure of the concession site;
· Organizing the use of the sea beach;
· Beach strip zoning;
· Water rescue activity;
· Medical insurance;
· Sanitary - hygienic maintenance of the sea beach;
· Beach services, sports and entertainment and commercial activities.
According to the financial plan to the concession agreement, for the implementation of activities on the use of the sea beach, the Company has a commitment to implement an investment program that is distributed over the individual years of the concession agreement. In the first year of the agreement, the Company is committed to make investments and improvements at the amount of BGN 394,000 (€201,449), which include: construction of rescue posts and stations, construction of a medical and mobile medical station, provision of beach
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
21) Contingencies and commitments (continued)
umbrellas, sunbeds, changing rooms, showers with cold water and other tools and facilities for the use of the beach; provision of a beach cleaning machine, construction of additional commercial areas, construction and provision of infrastructure related to improving access to the sea beach. Part of these investments were implemented together with the improvements that the Company made to the property in 2020. The rest of the assets acquired, and the improvements were made by both the Company and the tenants - subcontractors of sites in the camping. This opportunity is provided according to the terms of the agreement.
For 2025, the Company's commitment is to carry out investments and improvements at the amount of BGN 15 thousand, which were effectively implemented by placing sun loungers, beach umbrellas, wooden podiums (paths) and night lighting on the beach.
For the duration of the concession agreement, the Company, its employees, tenants and authorized persons have an obligation to maintain the sea beach and the appurtenances without risk to the health and life of visitors to the site; to ensure the protection of the environment, through information signs and sufficient waste collection bins; not to carry out activities that are not compatible with the terms of the above-mentioned agreement or that are prohibited by law.
Camp South Beach EOOD complies with the provisions of the applicable legislation, including the Black Sea Coast Development Act; The Ordinance on water rescue activities and securing water areas; the Environmental Protection Act; the Biological Diversity Act, etc.
As at 31 December 2025, GHV AD has pledged 5 900 units of an investment measured at fair value, with a carrying amount of BGN 6,023 thousand (EUR 3,079 thousand), under a repo agreement.
Under the lease agreement for the "Sveti Iliya" beach, GHV Dolphins is required to provide the lessor with a performance guarantee. The guarantee is provided in the form of an unconditional and irrevocable bank guarantee. For the first year of the lease term, the guarantee amounts to 30% of the rental fee, VAT included. In the event of complete non-performance, delayed, partial or poor performance of any of the contractual obligations by the lessee, the lessor is entitled to collect the applicable penalties under the agreement through drawing on the guarantee. In the event of full or partial utilisation of the bank guarantee, the lessee is obliged, within 10 days of receiving the notice of utilisation, to replenish the guarantee to its originally agreed amount.
The bank guarantee is valid until 31 January 2026, and on 2 December 2025 it was reissued with a new expiry date of 31 January 2027.
Littoral Invest AD has a framework agreement for issuing bank guarantees up to BGN 800 thousand (€409 thousand). As of 31 December 2025, guarantees totaling €190 thousand (2024: €169 thousand) have been issued in favor of the Ministry of Tourism in connection with concession and lease agreements for seaside beaches operated by a Group subsidiary.
As collateral for bank loans of Lazuren Bryag 91 EOOD and under an agreement concluded by Littoral invest AD, mortgages have been established on properties owned by Lazuren Bryag 91 EOOD. These include mortgages on buildings and investment properties under its loan agreements, as well as on investment properties under the parent company's bank guarantee framework agreement.
22) Directors' interests
The group directors are the only key management personnel. Total compensation paid to them during the year amounted to €113,691 (2024: €67,509).
23) Ultimate controlling party
The Directors consider that there is no controlling or ultimate controlling party of the Group.
24) Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group's financial instruments comprise long term receivables, loan receivables, cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, trade and other receivables, bank loans, shareholders loan, and payables that arise directly from its operations.
The main risks the Group faces from its financial instruments are (i) market price risk (comprising currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), (ii) liquidity risk and (iii) credit risk.
The Board regularly considers risks applicable to the portfolio.
As a result of the short-term nature of the Group's financial instruments, the carrying values approximate to fair value.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
24) Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
i. Accounting classifications
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
|
|
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
|||
|
As at 31 December 2025 |
Financial assets / liabilities at amortised cost |
Level 1
|
Level 2
|
Level 3
|
Total
|
|
Financial assets not measured at fair value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term deposit |
102,258 |
- |
- |
- |
102,258 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
3,217,713 |
- |
- |
- |
3,217,713 |
|
Short term investment |
- |
- |
11,773,332 |
- |
11,773,332 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
1,153,305 |
- |
- |
- |
1,153,305 |
|
Trade and other payables |
(9,932,557) |
- |
- |
- |
(9,932,557) |
|
Shareholders loans |
(25,823,557) |
- |
- |
- |
(25,823,557) |
|
Bank loans |
(14,917,015) |
- |
- |
- |
(14,917,015) |
|
Total |
(46,199,853) |
- |
11,773,332 |
- |
(34,426,521) |
|
|
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
|||
|
As at 31 December 2024 |
Financial assets / liabilities at amortised cost |
Level 1
|
Level 2
|
Level 3
|
Total
|
|
Financial assets not measured at fair value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term deposit |
11,693 |
- |
- |
- |
11,693 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
3,838,865 |
- |
- |
- |
3,838,865 |
|
Short term investment |
- |
- |
12,163,597 |
- |
12,163,597 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
1,250,649 |
- |
- |
- |
1,250,649 |
|
Trade and other payables |
(3,993,184) |
- |
- |
- |
(3,993,184) |
|
Shareholders loans |
(24,723,964) |
- |
- |
- |
(24,723,964) |
|
Bank loans |
(17,572,638) |
- |
- |
- |
(17,572,638) |
|
Total |
(41,188,579) |
- |
12,163,597 |
- |
(29,024,982) |
ii. Foreign Currency risk
The risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will vary due to changes in exchange rates. Most of the Group's transactions are carried out in EUR and Bulgarian LEV. Exposures to currency exchange rates arise from the Group's overseas sales and purchases, which are primarily denominated in Bulgarian LEV. The functional and presentational currency of the Group is EUR. The Group does not hedge this risk.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
ii. Foreign Currency risk (continued)
An analysis of the Group's financial assets and liabilities foreign currency exposure is detailed below:
|
As at 31 December 2025 |
GBP € |
EUR € |
Bulgarian LEV € |
Total € |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term deposit |
- |
- |
102,258 |
102,258 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
- |
122,256 |
3,095,457 |
3,217,713 |
|
Short term investment |
- |
- |
11,773,332 |
11,773,332 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
16,063 |
53,117 |
1,084,125 |
1,153,305 |
|
Trade and other payables |
- |
(54,703) |
(9,877,854) |
(9,932,557) |
|
Shareholders loans |
- |
(25,823,557) |
- |
(25,823,557) |
|
Bank loans |
- |
- |
(14,917,015) |
(14,917,015) |
|
Net exposure |
16,063 |
(25,702,887) |
(8,739,697) |
(34,426,521) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
As at 31 December 2024 |
GBP € |
EUR € |
Bulgarian LEV € |
Total € |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long term deposit |
- |
- |
11,693 |
11,693 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
- |
78,419 |
3,760,446 |
3,838,865 |
|
Short term investment |
- |
- |
12,163,597 |
12,163,597 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
1,053 |
37,221 |
1,212,375 |
1,250,649 |
|
Trade and other payables |
- |
(139,721) |
(3,853,463) |
(3,993,184) |
|
Shareholders loans |
- |
(24,723,964) |
- |
(24,723,964) |
|
Bank loans |
- |
- |
(17,572,638) |
(17,572,638) |
|
Net exposure |
1,053 |
(24,748,045) |
(4,277,990) |
(29,024,982) |
Foreign currency sensitivity
The Bulgarian lev has been pegged to the Euro since its launch in 1999 at the rate of 1.95583 leva = 1 euro, hence effectively there is no foreign currency risk as long as the peg is in place.
If the EUR/GBP exchange rate as at 31 December 2025 was to strengthen or weaken by +/-1% it would result in a decrease or increase in the net assets of €87,236 (2024: a decrease or increase in net assets of €42,769).
iii. Other price risk
The risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will vary due to changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), regardless of whether these changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or its issuer, or by factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market. The Group is exposed to investment fund price risk in respect of its short-term investments in mutual fund shares.
iv. Interest rate risk
Interest rate movements may affect: (i) the fair value of the investments in fixed interest rate securities and (ii) the level of income receivable and expense payable on cash deposits and loans and borrowings. There are no fixed interest rate securities as at 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2024.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
iv. Interest rate risk (continued)
The interest rate profile of the Group's financial instruments is as follows:
|
As at 31 December 2025 |
Variable rate
€ |
Fixed rate
€ |
Non-interest bearing € |
Total
€ |
|
Long term deposit |
- |
- |
102,258 |
102,258 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
- |
- |
3,217,713 |
3,217,713 |
|
Short term investment |
- |
- |
11,773,332 |
11,773,332 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
- |
- |
1,153,305 |
1,153,305 |
|
Trade and other payables |
- |
- |
(9,932,557) |
(9,932,557) |
|
Shareholder loan |
- |
(25,823,557) |
- |
(25,823,557) |
|
Bank loans |
(14,917,015) |
- |
- |
(14,917,015) |
|
|
(14,917,015) |
(25,823,557) |
7,155,281 |
(34,426,521) |
|
As at 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
Long term deposit |
- |
- |
11,693 |
11,693 |
|
Loan Receivable |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Trade and other receivables |
- |
- |
3,838,865 |
3,838,865 |
|
Short term investment |
- |
- |
12,163,597 |
12,163,597 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
- |
- |
1,250,649 |
1,250,649 |
|
Trade and other payables |
- |
- |
(3,993,184) |
(3,993,184) |
|
Shareholder loan |
- |
(24,723,964) |
- |
(24,723,964) |
|
Bank loans |
(17,572,638) |
- |
- |
(17,572,638) |
|
|
(17,572,638) |
(24,723,964) |
13,271,620 |
(29,024,982) |
Interest rate sensitivity
An increase or decrease of 100 basis points in interest rates during the year would have decreased or increased the net assets attributable to shareholders and changes in net assets attributable to shareholders by €407,406 (2024: €422,966).
v. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to discharge an obligation to the Group. The Group is exposed to credit risk from financial assets including cash and cash equivalents held at banks, trade and other receivables, short-term investments and long-term deposits. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset recognised in the statement of financial position.
The Group's exposure to credit risk arises principally from trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents. Cash balances are held with reputable financial institutions.
Trade receivables
The Group applies the simplified approach under IFRS 9 and measures loss allowances for trade receivables at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The Group assesses expected credit losses by considering historical default experience, the current financial position of counterparties and forward-looking information.
As at 31 December 2025, management assessed the expected credit loss allowance in respect of trade and other receivables and concluded that no material loss allowance was required (2024: nil).
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
Gross carrying amount |
94,546 |
42,262 |
|
Expected credit loss allowance |
- |
- |
|
Net carrying amount |
94,546 |
42,262 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
v. Credit risk (continued)
Ageing analysis of trade receivables (gross)
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
Not past due |
78,475 |
37614 |
|
Past due 0-30 days |
16,071 |
4,648 |
|
Past due 31-60 days |
- |
- |
|
Past due 61-90 days |
- |
- |
|
Past due over 90 days |
- |
- |
|
Total |
94,546 |
42,262 |
Other receivables
Other receivables comprise balances arising in the normal course of business which are subject to credit risk and are measured at amortised cost.
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
Gross carrying amount |
749,651 |
687,951 |
|
Expected credit loss allowance |
- |
- |
|
Net carrying amount |
749,651 |
687,951 |
Cession receivables
Management assessed the credit risk relating to receivables arising under cession agreements as at 31 December 2025 by considering the financial position of the counterparties and other relevant forward-looking information. Based on this assessment, no material expected credit loss allowance was considered necessary.
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
Gross carrying amount |
2,373,516 |
2,450,859 |
|
Expected credit loss allowance |
- |
- |
|
Net carrying amount |
2,373,516 |
2,450,859 |
vi. Liquidity risk
'Liquidity risk' is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset.
The Group's policy and the Boards approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stress conditions. The Group's main assets include investment properties, which are generally illiquid. As a result, the Group may not be able to liquidate some of its investments in due time to meet its liquidity requirements. The Group's liquidity is managed on a daily basis by the administrators of the Company and its subsidiaries in accordance with policies and procedures in place. The Group's overall liquidity risk is managed on a monthly basis by the board of the directors.
The Group's liquidity position is considered in conjunction with the going concern assessment set out in Note 2. The Group's liquidity requirements are supported by shareholder loans and financial support provided by the Group's major shareholders for a period of at least 14 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
The following table sets out the carrying amount, by maturity, of the Group's financial instruments that are
exposed to liquidity risk:
|
As at 31 December 2025 |
<1 Year € |
1-5 Years € |
>5 Years € |
Total € |
|
Trade and other payables |
(6,628,631) |
(3,303,926) |
- |
(9,932,557) |
|
Shareholders loan |
(25,823,557) |
- |
- |
(25,823,557) |
|
Bank loans and interest |
(2,980,093) |
(6,383,492) |
(5,553,429) |
(14,917,015) |
|
|
(35,432,281) |
(9,687,418) |
(5,553,429) |
(50,673,129) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
vi. Liquidity risk (continued)
|
As at 31 December 2024 |
<1 Year € |
1-5 Years € |
>5 Years € |
Total € |
|
|
|
Trade and other payables |
(2,428,819) |
(915,126) |
(793,798) |
(4,137,742) |
||
|
Shareholders loan |
(24,723,964) |
- |
- |
(24,723,964) |
||
|
Bank loans and interest |
(3,355,402) |
(9,933,409) |
(4,283,827) |
(17,572,638) |
||
|
|
(30,508,185) |
(10,848,535) |
(5,077,624) |
(46,434,344) |
||
25) Related party transactions
In July 2017, the Company appointed Phoenix Capital Management JSC as its investment adviser with responsibility for advising on the investment of the Company's property portfolio. Phoenix Capital Holding JSC owns 79.99% of the Phoenix Capital Management JSC shares. Phoenix Capital Holding JSC, through its wholly owned subsidiary Mamferay, holds 18.30% (2024: 18.30%) of the issued share capital of the Company. Phoenix Capital Management JSC received fees of €235,994 (2024: €160,704).
The total amount outstanding at year end to the shareholders totaled € 25,823,557 (2024: €24,723,964). The loans are unsecured and are interest bearing.
26) Long term deposit
|
|
Year ended 31 Dec 2025 € |
Year ended 31 Dec 2024 € |
|
Long term deposit |
102,258 |
11,693 |
|
|
102,258 |
11,693 |
In connection with the bank loan (note 15) the Company placed a deposit with the lending bank. The fixed term deposit serves as collateral for the loan and will be released after full payment of the bank loan, which is expected to be on 20 October 2033.
27) Operating leases
The Group leases out investment properties under operating leases consisting of certain properties (see Note 8).
The lease contracts are all non-cancellable for five years from the commencement of the lease.
Maturity analysis of future operating lease rentals are as follows:
|
|
Within 1 year |
1-2 years |
2-5 years |
After 5 years |
Total |
|
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
31 December 2025 |
912,339 |
401,049 |
346,805 |
- |
1,660,193 |
|
31 December 2024 |
1,054,895 |
1,130,948 |
208,215 |
- |
2,394,058 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
28) Prior period reclassification
During the year, the Group identified a prior period error relating to the classification of certain assets within property, plant and equipment (PPE). Certain balances previously presented within "Land and buildings" should have been classified as "Assets under construction", reflecting their nature and the fact that the assets are not yet available for their intended use.
Accordingly, comparative information has been restated to correct the classification within the PPE note.
The correction has no impact on the Group's total property, plant and equipment, total assets, profit or loss, equity, or cash flows, as it represents a reclassification within PPE only and does not affect the recognition or measurement of the underlying assets.
29) Subsequent events
In accordance with the Law on the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, effective from 1 January 2026, the euro became the official currency and legal tender of the Republic of Bulgaria. The official conversion rate was fixed at BGN 1.95583 for EUR 1.
As a result, certain Bulgarian subsidiaries of the Group changed their functional currency from Bulgarian lev (BGN) to euro (EUR) with effect from 1 January 2026. The Group's functional and presentation currency remains euro and is therefore unaffected by the change.
The adoption of the euro in Bulgaria does not constitute an adjusting event after the reporting period for the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. Management does not expect the conversion of the subsidiaries' opening balances into euro or the change in their functional currency to have a material impact on the Group's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On 29 January 2026, Lazuren Bryag fully released a mortgage over pledged assets existing at the end of the
reporting period under a bank loan agreement, with a carrying amount of BGN 230 thousand (EUR 118 thousand).
On 8 April 2026, the Sole Owner of "GHV-DOLPHINS" EAD approved a restructuring through the separation of three newly established companies: "GHV PROJECT" EAD, "GHV PROPERTIES" EAD, and "GHV MARINA" EAD. The restructuring was registered in the Bulgarian Commercial Register on 22 May 2026. Following the restructuring, the company underlying subsidiary "Grand Hotel Varna" AD became the sole owner of the newly established companies.
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