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Contents
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Our business in summary 02
Key performance indicators 04
Chairman’s statement 08
Our business Sustainability Chief Executive’s statement 12
39-49
Sustainability focus areas 36
Impact of COVID-19
Section 172 (1) statement 38
Throughout the Annual Report Stakeholder engagement 39
and Accounts we have discussed Our priorities and principles 50
how COVID-19 has impacted our Risk management 71
business. Principal risks 72
Stakeholder Viability statement 79
engagement Governance
More information on how engaging Board of Directors 80
with our stakeholders helps us make Executive Committee 83
Regional Managing Directors 84
better long term decisions.
Corporate governance report 86
Nomination Committee report 100
Non-financial information statement Audit Committee report 109
The table below, and the information it refers to, is intended to help stakeholders understand Safety, Health and
our position on these key non-financial matters. We have considered these non-financial Environment Committee report 120
matters and disclosed in the relevant sections, when determining what information should be Remuneration report 123
included in the Annual Report and Accounts, the information needs of different stakeholders Other statutory disclosures 152
and their relative importance as well as the relevant time horizons in each matter. The
Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 155
following aligns to the non-financial reporting requirements contained in sections 414CA and
414CB of the Companies Act 2006.
Financial Statements
Description of the Anti-bribery and corruption Financial Statements contents 156
business model Anti-bribery and corruption 61 Independent Auditor’s Report 157
Our business summary 02 Anti-bribery and corruption working Consolidated Income Statement 166
Our business model 30 with suppliers 65 Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income 167
Social matters Environmental matters
Market review 28 Waste 56 Statement of Changes
in Shareholders’ Equity – Group 168
Our sustainability focus areas 36 Safeguarding the environment 68
Statement of Changes in
Affordability 51 Greenhouse gas emissions
Shareholders’ Equity – Company 169
disclosure 234
Employees Balance Sheets 170
Development and training 58 Policy, due diligence Cash Flow Statements 171
Diversity 60 and outcomes Notes to the Financial Statements 173
Wellbeing 60 Risk management 71
Employee engagement 60 Principal risks 72 Other Information
Gender pay gap 61 Long term viability statement 79 Greenhouse gas emissions disclosure 234
Board diversity 102 Audit Committee Report 109 Five year record and alternative
performance measures 237
Human rights Our policies
All of our public policies, codes and Glossary 239
Human rights 61
standards are available on Integrated reporting approach 241
Third parties 65
www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk Group advisers and
Company information 242
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Scotland
1,340
366 (2019: 1,862)
Northern
27 2,240
(2019: 3,156)
Housebuilding divisions
(2019: 27)
East
Central
2,582
2,240
80,324 (2019: 3,130)
(2019: 3,755)
1,380
Employees3 (2019: 2,016)
London and
6,655
Southern
2,822
(2019: 3,937)
(2019: 6,504) Our brands
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We are committed to building high quality homes and have been We put our customers first and have a long standing commitment
awarded 92 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards on our sites in 2020, more to quality and service.
than any other housebuilder for 16 consecutive years.
Completions by unit type 2020 2019 Completions by deal type 2020 2019
1 and 2 bedroom
12% 13% Help to Buy 35% 36%
homes
3 bedroom
35% 35% Part-exchange 11% 11%
homes
4 bedroom
34% 30% Other private 30% 27%
homes
5 and 6 bedroom
3% 4% Investor 4% 5%
homes
Flats non-
11% 13%
London
Investment proposition
• We operate a fast build and sell model and • Quality and customer service are These differentiators drive delivery for our
are proud to lead the industry in both build fundamental to our business operations. shareholders and our wider stakeholders.
quality and customer service. Over the We are the only major housebuilder to be
Following the significant disruption to our
medium term, we aim to run one of the awarded a HBF 5 Star rating for customer
business created by COVID-19, our focus is
shortest land banks in the industry. satisfaction for 11 consecutive years.
to rebuild completion volumes towards our
• We maintain a resilient balance sheet, • We operate across Britain diversifying our medium term target of 20,000 wholly owned
with a clearly defined and embedded business, managing risk. completions. This, combined with disciplined
operating framework, and a clear focus on • We aim to be the leading national land acquisition and optimising our
cash generation. sustainable housebuilder with ambitious performance across build and sales will drive
• We have a strong and experienced targets set around safeguarding the margin improvement and, over the medium
workforce who deliver quality homes. environment, leading construction and term, a minimum 25% ROCE.
investing in our people.
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We had a strong first half performance and started our second half well.
COVID-19, however, has had a significant impact on our KPIs and operating
framework for the year ended 30 June 2020.
Operational targets
Financial
Why we Further
Measure Target Status Progress Definition measure information
Homes
Total home 3–5% growth 29.7% 18,000
Total home Reflects ee pages
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completions per annum decline in completions are activity and 12 to 19
17,856
17,579
17,319
17,395
in wholly wholly owned 16,000
legally completed growth.
12,604
owned home completions 14,000 homes during the Method by
completions to 12,034 with year including which business
Growing over the total home
12,000
100% of JV homes capacity is
volumes medium term completions 10,000
legally completed monitored
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
at 12,604 in which the Group
Present has an interest
business
capacity of
20,000 per
annum
%
Gross margin New land Adjusted Gross profit divided Key internal ee pages
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25 22.8
(%) acquisitions gross margin 20 18.9
20.0 20.7 by total revenue, metric for 20 to 27
18.0
at minimum of 18.5% expressed as a assessing site
15
23% gross (2019: 22.8%). percentage profitability.
10
margin Gross margin Enables
5
of 18.0% consistent
0
(2019: 22.8%) comparison
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
of land
acquisitions
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
£901.1m) operations
Delivering
margin Operating Driving further Adjusted Profit from Demonstrates ee pages
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%
margin (%) improvements operating operations divided profitability 20 to 27
improvement margin of
20
17.2 17.7
18.9
by total revenue, before finance
15.8
15 14.4
14.8% (2019: expressed as a costs, share
19.0%). 10 percentage of profits
Operating 5 from JVs and
margin of associates and
0
14.4% (2019: tax. Assesses
2016 2016
2017 2017
2018 2018
2019 2019
2020
of our
operations
Profit before In line with Consensus £m The Group’s profit Shows the ee pages
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tax consensus at profit before 1000
765.1
835.5
909.8 before tax including profitability 20 to 27
the start of the tax at the 800 682.3 its share of profits of the Group
financial year start of the 600 491.8 from JVs and relative
year was 400 associates to market
£898m. Profit 200 expectations.
before tax 0 Key metric
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Why we Further
Measure Target Status Progress Definition measure information
2017
2018
2019
2020
June 2019) pension scheme for Executive
and adjusted items, Directors’
Delivering divided by average remuneration
ROCE net assets adjusted
for goodwill and
intangibles, tax,
cash, loans and
borrowings,
retirement
benefit assets/
obligations and
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
derivative financial
instruments
pence
Earnings per In line with Consensus 80 73.2 Calculated by Shows profit ee pages
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share (pence) consensus at earnings 70 55.1
61.3 66.5 dividing the attributable 20 to 27
the start of the per share profit for the to each share
60 39.4
financial year at the start year attributable and used to
40
of the year to ordinary calculate the
20
was 72.7p. shareholders amount of
0
Earnings per by the weighted dividend per
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
6.1%
returns
Total TSR FTSE 19.35% of a TSR is a measure Shows the ee page
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shareholder (50+/50-) potential 40% of the performance appreciation 145
return Threshold of the 2017/18 of the Group’s and income a
-12.2% LTPP award share price over shareholder
Maximum 25.8% vesting a period of three receives from
for the three years financial years. It holding each
TSR ended 30 June 2020 combines share share.
Housebuilders price appreciation Key metric
Threshold 4.8% (2019: 36.8% for the and dividends for assessing
Maximum 30.8% three years ended 30 paid to show the performance
June 2019) total return to for Executive
the shareholders Directors’
expressed as a remuneration
percentage
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Operational targets
Non-financial
Why we Further
Measure Target Status Definition measure information
96%
94% The percentage of Demonstrates See pages
internal inspections compliance with safety 62 and 63
Health which are compliant standards on our
and safety with SHE guidelines sites. Lead indicator
(SHE audit highlighting areas of SHE
compliance) (2019: 96%) focus. Key metric for
assessing performance
for Executive Directors’
remuneration
9,441
18,000–22,000 plots The number of plots Monitors whether the See pages
approved for purchase approved for purchase Group is approving 52 and 53
Land enough land for
approvals purchase to support
(plots) future business activity.
(2019: 18,448) Ensures land is approved
at minimum hurdle rates
84.2%
Upper quartile The percentage level To gain an insight of, See pages
Employee engagement of satisfaction of our and provide a forum 58 to 61
engagement people measured for, employee views. To
using an annual retain and invest in the
score
independently best people and focus on
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Reduce construction Tonnes per 100 sq.m. Tonnes of waste To maximise operating See pages
7.70
waste intensity (tonnes 8
7.11
6.53
generated from above efficiency and use 54 to 57
6.18 6.06
Waste per 100 sq.m. of legally 6 ground construction materials as efficiently
intensity completed build area) to 4
for every 100 sq.m. of as possible in the
5.67 by 2025 legally completed build construction process
2
area
2016
2017
2018 2018
2019 2019
20202020
0
2016
2017
Reduce greenhouse gas Tonnes per 100 sq.m. Tonnes of greenhouse Environmental impact of See pages
intensity per 100 sq.m. of 2.5
2.1 2.04 1.92 gas emissions our business activities. 68 to 70
1.82 1.75
legally completed build 2.0
associated with
area for scope 1 and 2 1.5
our scope 1 and 2
Carbon greenhouse gas emissions. 1.0
emissions, which
intensity We have set a target to 0.5
includes energy and
reduce absolute scope 0
fuel use on our sites
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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Operating framework
Why we Further
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Measure Target Progress Definition measure information
Years
Land bank Owned and c. 3.5 years 8
The number of years Drives the ownership of ee pages
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6.7
controlled land owned / c. 1.0 supply of owned the optimum amount 20 to 27
6
bank (years) year controlled 4.5 4.5
4.8 4.7 and controlled land. of land to support
4 Land bank years are business activities. Key
2 calculated as the metric for assessing
number of plots in our performance for
0
land bank divided by the Executive Directors’
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
last 12 months of home remuneration
completions
0
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Net cash To be cash Modest average Average net cash of Calculated as the sum Shows the Group’s ee pages
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positive, net cash over £348.3m of the daily borrowings, liquidity. Helps assess 20 to 27
on average, the financial (2019: £298.3m) deposits and current our ability to fund our
throughout the year account balances ongoing operational
financial year divided by the number commitments
of days in the financial
year
£m
Year end Year end 800 791.3 765.7 Calculated as cash and Shows the Group’s ee pages
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723.7
net cash net cash cash equivalents, less liquidity. Helps assess 20 to 27
592.0
600
total borrowings being our ability to fund our
400
308.2
total drawn debt, plus ongoing operational
200
prepaid fees commitments
0
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Total The total of net Minimal year 2020: total Calculated as net Shows the Group’s ee pages
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indebtedness cash/(debt) and end total indebtedness of cash/(debt) less land liquidity. Helps assess 20 to 27
land creditors indebtedness £483.7m (2019: total creditors at the year end our ability to fund our
in the medium indebtedness of ongoing operational
term £195.0m) commitments
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duration of financing expiring in 2024 committed facilities risk. If the financial 20 to 27
committed facilities £200.0m USPP notes are to mature within markets were in crisis,
financing expiring in 2027 a two-year period and all debt maturing
facilities the weighted average in a short period of
maturity is a minimum time would create a
of two years. The RCF significant risk to the
refinancing is to be Group
completed a minimum
of 12 months prior to
maturity
Dividend Ordinary 2.5x dividend No dividend Dividend cover is Shows the income a ee pages
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policy dividend is 2.5 cover payments proposed calculated as the ratio shareholder receives 20 to 27
times cover (at the in respect of of the Group’s profit in relation to the
appropriate FY20 (2019: 46.4p or loss for the period Group’s profit or loss
time) representing 2.5x attributable to the
cover and special owners of the Company
return) to total ordinary
dividend.
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in comments or suggestions relating to the Sustainability To further strengthen the capability of our
impact of COVID-19 on our business. We We believe that at the core of quality Group Sustainability team we appointed
also undertook a pulse survey following an experienced Group Sustainability
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housebuilding is a commitment to create
the return to work by all employees, other a positive environmental, social and Director who is working with the Executive
than those shielding, which showed that economic legacy for future generations. Committee to determine how we can
employees were very positive about the This is embedded in our business enhance, both operationally and through
way in which management had dealt with through our purpose to lead the future of increased reporting, our position as the
COVID-19 related matters, particularly in housebuilding by putting our customers at country’s leading sustainable national
respect of pay and communication. the heart of everything we do. housebuilder. Engagement with our
stakeholders will play a key role in the
Safety, Health and Environment By doing business sustainably we create development of our strategy in this area.
Our SHE team played a vital role value for our stakeholders.
throughout the whole lockdown period. Quality and service
Good governance of these activities and
They ensured the safe temporary closure In FY20 we continued to demonstrate
connecting social, environmental and
of our construction sites, sales centres our industry leading credentials for
economic value across our business leads
and offices, and continued to regularly quality and service. Through our Leading
to better long term decisions. Consequently,
check that our closed construction sites construction priority, we are committed to
in January 2020, we published our science-
remained safe throughout lockdown. They excellence in all aspects of our construction
based targets to show our commitment to
were also instrumental in the reopening of operations, and to building the highest
reducing carbon emissions, both our direct
our construction sites, helping us establish quality homes. We achieved a 5 Star rating
emissions (scope 1 and 2 by 29% from
and implement extensive COVID-19 working in the HBF customer satisfaction survey
2018 levels by 2025) and indirect emissions
practices and protocols to enable those for the 11th year in a row, a record that is
(scope 3 by 11% from 2018 levels by 2030).
returning to site to do so safely and in unprecedented for a major housebuilder.
We also commenced work during FY20 on
compliance with the Government’s social Our 5 Star rating means that over 90% of
our programme to achieve compliance with
distancing measures. Further details can our customers would recommend us to
the recommendations of the TCFD.
be found on page 62. their family and friends, and is the leading
I am also pleased to report that we industry benchmark of quality and service.
performed well in the key indices
FTSE4Good, NextGeneration and in CDP
surveys.
↓ David Wilson Homes at Grange
View, Hugglescote, Leicestershire.
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The Nomination Committee continues Board who are focused on promoting the
the high LTV lending that many people success and long term sustainable value of
require to get onto the housing ladder. This to oversee Board appointments and
succession of Board members, and the Group. We will continue to review our
has arisen post COVID-19 and reflects a composition and ensure that it aligns with
response to a perceived increase in risk assesses the composition of the Board
and its Committees annually. No new our strategy as we move forward.
and high levels of demand. The restriction
and removal of Help to Buy will exacerbate appointments were made to the Board or The last few months of FY20 were
this. It is important that lenders and the any of the Committees during the year. unprecedented but our employees have
Government consider what further options The Board effectiveness review, which was shown great strength and commitment
are available to help potential first time this year facilitated internally with support to getting our business restarted. We
buyers who want to purchase their own from Lintstock (see page 107 for more start FY21 with a continued focus on our
home. details), confirmed that the Board currently operational and financial performance
comprises the appropriate skills and including our medium term targets.
Culture experience to drive our strategy forward. On behalf of the Board, I thank you for
In order to remain successful, it is We will continue to assess the composition the confidence that you have shown in
important that we create and embed a of the Board and focus on identifying any the business during FY20, especially
positive culture throughout our business. skills, knowledge or experience that will throughout the lockdown period and for
The Board is mindful of the need to set the further strengthen the Board’s capabilities. your continued support.
tone from the top. A review of the culture
of our business was undertaken during Dividend John Allan
FY20. Our business has a strong culture Going forward, the Board believes that it is Chairman
of ‘doing the right thing’ and taking pride in the best interests of shareholders to have
in the work that we do whilst remaining a long term predictable dividend income 1 September 2020
focused on the needs of our customers stream and this is best achieved through an
and other stakeholders. We will continue ordinary dividend policy with a defined level
to develop the culture of our business and of ordinary dividend cover. In addition, it
make further improvements where there is believes that the Company should continue
scope to do so. Details of the work that we to maintain its disciplined approach both
5 Star
have undertaken on culture and how we will growing completion volumes and investing
look to monitor and measure culture going in attractive land opportunities that meet
forward can be found on pages 92 to 95. our hurdle rates whilst reducing gearing.
When the Board believes the time is right it
The New Code will implement a dividend policy based on a
Last year I highlighted that we had dividend cover of 2.5 times. HBF customer satisfaction
early adopted a number of provisions of
the New Code and Guidance on Board The Board has previously announced that survey for the 11th year in
Effectiveness issued by the FRC in July given the uncertainties caused by the a row
2018. These related to Section 172 of the impact of COVID-19, the interim dividend of
Act: Duty to promote the long term success 9.8 pence per share, equating to c. £100m, (2019: 5 Star)
of the Company (page 38); Stakeholder would be cancelled, and that it would not
engagement (pages 39 to 49); Chief propose an ordinary dividend in respect of
Executive pay ratio (page 150); malus FY20 or the intended special dividend of
and clawback (page 132) and pension £175m in respect of FY20.
contributions (page 124). This year we have
further developed these disclosures in light The Board continues to recognise
of evolving best practice and guidance from the importance of dividends to all its
our advisers. shareholders. The Board however, also
feels that given the unprecedented impact
I am pleased to confirm that we have fully of COVID-19 and the importance of a
complied with all of the provisions of the resilient balance sheet, it will no longer
New Code. The requirements of the Code propose the FY21 special dividend of
are described throughout the Governance £175m which would have been payable in
Report on pages 80 to 155, together with November 2021.
explanations as to how we have complied
with these requirements and the various AGM
provisions. Our 2020 AGM will be held on Wednesday
14 October 2020. We are closely monitoring
the ongoing impact of COVID-19, and
developments in UK regulation in relation
to how AGMs may be held during this
period. Further details about the AGM will
be provided in the Notice of AGM.
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12,604
Up to March 2020, 272,852 homes had been safety costs, non-productive site costs and
bought using the scheme, 82% of these by site-based employee costs and £29.1m
first time buyers, (source: MHCLG, Help to related to the expected increase in site
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Buy (equity loan scheme) statistics: April durations due to COVID-19. After charging
2013 to March 2020). Although Help to Buy this £74.3m, we made an adjusted profit
continues for first time buyers through from operations of £507.3m (2019: £904.3m) Total home completions
to 31 March 2023, the regional price caps at an adjusted operating margin of 14.8%
will prove restrictive for many, particularly (2019: 19.0%). (2019: 17,856)
those looking to purchase new homes in
In total, we incurred net adjusted items
parts of the North and the Midlands where
of £13.9m comprising £26.0m of CJRS
the price caps create significant limitations ↓ David Thomas, Chief Executive, visited Filwood
grant income, which we have repaid since
on the choice of new housing available Park where he met Hilary Jones, a volunteer
the year end, offset by, as previously
within the new scheme. During FY20, 46% at Victoria Park Baptist Church Foodbank,
announced, £39.9m of costs associated with following our £1,000 Community Fund
of our purchasers who used Help to Buy
legacy properties, including Citiscape and donation. Pictured with Russell Glimstead,
would not qualify for the new Help to Buy
the associated review, and developments Managing Director, Barratt Bristol.
scheme, but they would qualify for other
mortgage products or be able to use our
part-exchange schemes.
Performance overview
Our purpose is to lead the future of
housebuilding by putting customers at the
heart of everything we do. We are very proud
to lead the industry in both build quality
and customer service. We are committed to
playing our part in addressing the housing
shortage and helping to rebuild Britain’s
economic activity after the disruption
created by COVID-19.
Prior to the lockdown, we were delivering
strong progress against our medium term
targets including increasing completion
volumes while maintaining our industry
leading quality and service. As at 22 March
2020, we had delivered 10,364 total home
completions including 484 joint venture
completions, up 9.8% on the prior year
equivalent period (2019: 9,437 homes). The
lockdown halted construction activity and
meant the closure of our sales centres until
21 May 2020 in England, 11 June 2020 in
Scotland and 25 June 2020 in Wales. As a
result, wholly owned completions declined
29.7% to 12,034 homes in the year ended
30 June 2020 (2019: 17,111 homes). In
addition, we delivered 570 homes through
our joint ventures in the year (2019: 745
homes). Total home completions including
JVs for the year were therefore 12,604
homes (2019: 17,856 homes).
The significant progress on our gross
margin targets and resulting profitability,
as demonstrated by our half year results,
was, understandably, severely impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic. At the half year,
we had delivered a profit from operations
of £421.7m (H1 FY19: £409.7m) and a profit
before tax of £423.0m (H1 FY19: £408.0m).
As well as causing the significant
reduction in completion volumes with
the associated impact on our profitability
this year, COVID-19 has resulted in
significant additional costs. During the
lockdown period and in preparation for site
recommencement we incurred £45.2m of
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6.1%
where cladding has needed to be removed The health and safety of our employees,
and replaced. After these adjusted items sub-contractors and customers remains
we delivered a profit from operations for a fundamental priority. We have continued
the year of £493.4m (2019: £901.1m) at an to rebuild productivity levels and have seen
operating margin of 14.4% (2019: 18.9%). our production levels continue to improve,
Total shareholder return As a result, we experienced a decline in
benefiting from the return of additional
sub-contractors, extended operating hours
for the three years ended profit before tax for the year to £491.8m on many of our sites and with delayed
(2019: £909.8m).
30 June 2020 new sites commencing construction. As
The closure of all of our construction we continue to build our capacity this
(2019: 36.8% for the three years ended will provide the foundation for increasing
sites by 27 March 2020 came at our peak
30 June 2019) volumes following the COVID-19 disruption,
point for work in progress. Prior to the
pandemic we had been expecting to achieve whilst maintaining our industry leading
completions ahead of the 17,856 homes we quality.
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achieved last year, and had been investing
Whilst land buying was temporarily
in work in progress to deliver a substantial
suspended, we remained active in the
number of homes in our fourth quarter.
land market, negotiating attractive fully
As a result of this and the decrease in our
conditional options. We have now re-
profit for the year, our ROCE, which had
entered the market selectively, maintaining
NHBC Pride in the grown from 23.9% in FY15 to 29.7% in FY19,
our disciplined approach, where we see
Jobs Awards reduced to 15.6% in FY20.
attractive opportunities.
(2019: 84) Our balance sheet remains strong, with year
Our operating framework and appropriate
end net cash of £308.2m (2019: £765.7m),
capital structure have served us well
land creditors of £791.9m (2019: £960.7m)
over the last three years. The resilience
and therefore a modest total gearing
they have created was demonstrated in
(including land creditors) of 12.3% (2019:
FY20 given the unprecedented impact
4.9%). At 30 June 2020 our net tangible
of COVID-19. Reflecting the changed
assets were £3,933.3m (2019: £3,960.8m).
economic and trading backdrop we
Throughout the year we have maintained have adjusted our operating framework
a disciplined approach across our to reflect our dividend policy, include a
operations and this combined with our new target range for land creditor usage
strong balance sheet will enable us to and introduced a target for minimal total
keep investing in our business as market indebtedness in the medium term.
conditions become clearer.
We enter FY21 focused on rebuilding both
our completion volumes and our financial
performance towards our unchanged
medium term targets.
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Sustainability sustainability focus areas that matter most Sustainability is embedded in our business
We are committed to creating a positive to our stakeholders. Each of these areas through our purpose to lead the future of
has set targets and KPIs, with a member of housebuilding by putting our customers
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environmental, social and economic legacy
for future generations. This goes to the core the Board accountable for specific actions at the heart of everything we do. This is
of quality housebuilding – creating high to ensure delivery. delivered through our strategic priorities
quality homes and communities in great of customer first, great places, leading
We have also put in place new sector
places, and ensuring we provide a positive construction and investing in our people,
leading targets:
legacy that helps local communities thrive. and our principles of keeping people safe,
• Earlier this year we became the first being a trusted partner, building strong
Providing confidence to our customers that
national housebuilder to publish community relationships, safeguarding the
their homes are designed and built to meet
science-based targets for reducing environment and ensuring the financial
the challenges of the future is vital, and
carbon emissions, and the new net health of our business.
underpins our business.
zero goal extends this sustainability
The protection and enhancement of the roadmap further; Customer first: Leadership in
resources on which our business relies, quality and service
• Commitment to purchase 100% of our
our people, the communities in which operational electricity from renewable We have a long term commitment to quality
we operate, our partners and the planet sources by 2025; and customer service and we believe
require that we do business sustainably our industry leadership in these areas is
• Committed to delivering low carbon
and create value for our stakeholders. fundamental to maintaining the strength and
homes for customers, we set a target to
Good governance of these activities and resilience of our business. This enduring
ensure new standard housetypes will be
connecting social, environmental and commitment to quality and customer
net zero carbon in use from 2030; and
economic value across our business leads service has been evidenced through external
to better long term decisions. • By 2040 we will become a net zero benchmarking. We are the only major
greenhouse gas emissions business housebuilder to be awarded the maximum
From keeping people safe and healthy 5 Star rating by our customers in the HBF
to ensuring sustainable and responsible across all of our direct operations.
customer satisfaction survey for 11 years in
sourcing, our Sustainability Framework a row and our customer satisfaction rating is
2020+ ensures we continually progress the consistently above 90%.
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Great places: We remain committed to support all of our employees throughout our
building more high quality homes period of hibernation on their normal pay.
We remain committed to playing our part We are building a diverse and inclusive
in addressing the housing shortage. We workforce that reflects the communities in
design attractive developments that meet which we operate, delivering excellence for
our high quality standards and through our customers by drawing on a broad range
effective place making, will enhance local of talents, skills and experience.
communities for years to come. 93 of our
sites received Built for Life accreditations, We are investing for the future and
23 of which were rated outstanding. continue to develop award winning
schemes including those for graduates,
Leading construction: Construction apprentices and former Armed Forces
excellence and modern methods of personnel, alongside our own Degree
construction Apprenticeship in Residential Development
We seek to achieve excellence across all and Construction run in conjunction with
aspects of construction. Our people take Sheffield Hallam University.
pride in what they do and this helps us We also continue to collaborate with the
put customers first by delivering industry wider housebuilding industry. We actively
leading quality homes. This commitment participate in the Home Building Skills
has once again been recognised through Partnership, which aims to attract new
the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards where entrants to the industry, provide the skills
in June 2020 our site managers were for today and the future, and support the
awarded 92 awards, more than any other supply chain in developing the skills they
housebuilder for the 16th consecutive year. need to support our industry.
We are also committed to increasing the We seek to create a great place to work
number of homes we build using MMC to founded on an open and honest culture.
increase efficiency and to help mitigate the We engage with our employees on a
challenges posed by the shortage of skilled regular basis so we can understand their
workers within the industry. We continue to issues and concerns and address them.
develop, trial and implement MMC. In 2020 We carry out an annual engagement
we constructed 2,652 homes (21% of our survey, further surveys throughout the
home completions) using MMC including year and consult with our Workforce
timber frame, large format block and offsite Forum. The feedback received is used to
manufactured ground floor solutions and drive continual improvements. Employee
roof cassettes. Our target is to use MMC engagement remains a key measure of
in the construction of 25% of our homes our success and we are pleased to have calculated higher hourly rate of pay that is
by 2025. maintained UK upper quartile performance based on the actual cost of living. Receiving
Timber frame construction is a sustainable, in our engagement survey for the seventh this accreditation demonstrates our
low energy method of build and is consecutive year. commitment to our employees as well as
assembled in factories to high standards. our suppliers and sub-contractors.
We value everyone for who they are and the
Over the last three years, we have unique contribution they bring. We seek Keeping people safe
built 6,035 homes using timber frame, to represent the communities in which we A fundamental priority is to provide a safe
the majority in Scotland. We are also operate and we know that a diverse team working environment for all our employees
increasing its use across England and means a stronger business, is better for our and sub-contractors. We are committed to
Wales. Last year, we acquired Oregon, a UK customers and makes us a more attractive achieving the highest industry health and
manufacturer of timber frames. Oregon, employer. Through our Diversity and safety standard and the wellbeing of our
which was already one of our key timber Inclusion strategy we remain committed people is paramount to us.
frame suppliers providing high quality to creating an inclusive environment for
products and excellent customer service, everyone. We have identified targets for Prior to COVID-19, increased activity
has continued to expand and has opened gender and ethnicity representation, our levels across the industry in terms of
an additional factory as we look to expand leaders have completed Diversity and site openings and production volumes
further our use of timber frame. Inclusion training and all of our employees combined with shortages of skilled
complete mandatory diversity e-learning as employees and sub-contractors to
Investing in our people
part of their induction. We have expanded contribute to an increased risk of accidents
Our employees have reacted in a resilient on sites.
our career development program for female
and adaptable way during the challenges
leaders and are committed to supporting Following the outbreak of COVID-19 the
posed by COVID-19, both those who worked
underrepresented groups, to ensure risk profile of our sites was fundamentally
hard to get us ready to restart on site, and
everyone reaches their potential. reassessed, particularly around the
those who were not able to work during the
period of temporary closure, many of whom We are now an accredited Living Wage demands for social distancing. Our
were inspirational as volunteers in their Employer, making us one of the first major sites are operating safely with COVID-19
local communities. I would like to take this housebuilders to receive the accreditation. working practices and protocols that
opportunity to thank them for the support The real Living Wage is different to the have been established in line with the
and commitment that they have shown to Government’s National Minimum and latest guidance from Government, Public
our business. We were pleased to be able to Living Wage, as it is an independently Health Authorities and the Construction
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“We are committed
to creating a positive
environmental, social
and economic legacy for
future generations. This
goes to the core of quality
housebuilding – creating
high quality homes and
communities in great
places, and ensuring
we provide a positive
legacy that helps local
communities thrive.”
David Thomas
Chief Executive
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courses. We also entered into a three year Dividend policy We are pleased that since the start of
partnership with HighGround to help fund We recognise the importance of dividends the new financial year we have seen our
horticultural therapy services for injured production increase, constructing the
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to our shareholders. Going forward, we
service personnel and became the official believe that it is in the best interests equivalent of 347 homes in the week ending
sponsors of the Whizz Kidz Kidz Board, a of shareholders to have a long term 23 August 2020 and we are on track to
group of young wheelchair users who meet predictable dividend income stream, deliver our planned output.
to discuss and develop recommendations through an ordinary dividend policy with Based on current market conditions,
around the issues facing disabled young a defined level of ordinary dividend cover. construction activity levels and assuming
people. These partnerships build on our When the Board believes the time is right it no further lockdowns, we expect to grow
existing partnerships with St Mungo’s, a will implement a dividend policy based on a wholly owned completions to between
homelessness charity, The Royal British dividend cover of 2.5 times. 14,500 and 15,000 homes in FY21, and in
Legion Industries (RBLI) helping build
addition around 650 completions from our
a Centenary Village for ex-servicemen Current trading and outlook joint ventures, whilst ensuring we maintain
and women, as well as our long term
We are focused on rebuilding our our industry leading standards of quality
commitment to the RSPB to improve
completion volumes to our medium term and service.
the sustainability of our developments,
target and capacity of 20,000 homes.
enhancing and improving habitats and Whilst there continues to be economic
We have acquired land in recent years
supporting wildlife. and political uncertainty, the Group is in a
at a minimum 23% gross margin, and
through our continued focus on operating strong position. We have a substantial net
Two of the Group’s five principles are
efficiencies and the rebuilding of cash balance, a well-capitalised balance
‘Being a trusted partner’ and ‘Building
completion volumes, we continue to target sheet, a healthy forward sales position, a
strong community relationships’ and we
a minimum 25% ROCE in the medium term. continued focus on delivery of operational
are committed to partnering with local
improvements across our business and
organisations to support and improve
The sales performance across all regions an ongoing commitment to deliver high
communities and leave a positive legacy
in the new financial year to date has been quality homes across the country. We have
in the areas in which we work. Through
encouraging, with net private reservations therefore now re-entered the land market
the Barratt & David Wilson Community
per average week of 314 (FY20: 250), selectively, maintaining our disciplined
Fund this year we have supported a range
resulting in net private reservations approach, where we see attractive
of different causes, from new equipment
per active outlet per average week of opportunities.
for a local sports club to playgroups at
0.94 (FY20: 0.68). We have also seen a
a children’s hospice, and from support Our experienced Board remains focused on
substantial increase in home completion
groups for cancer sufferers to library taking the actions necessary to safeguard
volumes in the eight weeks to 23 August
buses for local schools. A number of our the operational and financial strength of the
2020, which were up 62.4% compared to
divisions also supported the fight against business whilst our first priority remains
the prior period at 1,439 homes including
COVID-19, donating to Meals for the NHS the health and safety of our employees,
JVs (25 August 2019: 886 homes including
and St John Ambulance. sub-contractors and customers.
JVs). The increased activity levels are being
stimulated by a combination of pent-up The Board will continue to monitor the
demand, the Stamp Duty holiday and an market and economy and believes that
understanding that Help to Buy will only be our strong financial position provides us
available to first time buyers and regional with the resilience and flexibility to react to
home price caps will exist from April 2021. changes in the operating environment in
Our total forward sales, including JVs as at FY21 and beyond.
23 August 2020 stood at 15,660 homes (25
August 2019: 13,064 homes) at a value of
£3,706.5m (25 August 2019: £3,037.5m). David Thomas
Chief Executive
23 August 2020 25 August 2019 Variance % 1 September 2020
£m Homes £m Homes £m Homes
Private 2,143.7 6,577 1,583.5 5,088 35.4 29.3
Affordable 1,277.6 8,249 1,133.9 7,089 12.7 16.4
Wholly owned 3,421.3 14,826 2,717.4 12,177 25.9 21.8
JV 285.2 834 320.1 887 (10.9) (6.0)
Total 3,706.5 15,660 3,037.5 13,064 22.0 19.9
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“Our operating framework Results for the year ended 30 June 2020
and appropriate capital Profitability
We delivered a resilient performance on home reservations in the year given that COVID-19
structure has served us resulted in the physical closure of our sales centres from 23 March until 21 May in England,
well over the last three 11 June in Scotland and 25 June in Wales. Our overall net private reservation rate for the
year was 0.60 (2019: 0.70) per active outlet per average week.
years. The resilience
We had three distinct periods for reservations in the year as follows:
they have created was
Pre lockdown Lockdown Post lockdown
demonstrated in FY20 given 38 Weeks 8 Weeks 6 Weeks Full Year
the unprecedented impact (1 July to (23 March to (18 May to (1 July to
22 March) 17 May) 30 June) 30 June)
of COVID-19.” 2020 0.73 (0.10) 0.63 0.60
Jessica White 2019* 0.68 0.82 0.69 0.70
Chief Financial Officer Variance % 7.4% n/m (8.7%) (14.3%)
* 2019 is equivalent period.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Following the reopening of our sales
market was stable with a net reservation centres and our controlled restart of
rate of 0.73 per active outlet per average construction activities, we achieved a net
week, 7.4% up on the 0.68 achieved in the reservation rate of 0.63 per active outlet
prior year equivalent period (‘PYEP’). per average week for the last six weeks
of our financial year. Whilst this was 8.7%
Whilst we kept our sales centres open
below the PYEP, this rate included all of our
virtually throughout the pandemic, and
active outlets in a period where our sales
implemented new selling techniques centres gradually reopened. We also saw
using technology, during the lockdown
our cancellation rate return to more normal
period we experienced a lower level of levels in this period.
reservations as most customers prefer to
visit our sales centres before reserving. We During the year, we operated from an
also experienced a relatively high level of average of 366 active outlets (2019: 379
cancellations in this period, a reflection of outlets) including JVs. We launched 75
build-related delays to completion dates new outlets (2019: 163 outlets) including
and employment uncertainty for some JVs in the year with the lockdown severely
customers. This resulted in a net negative curtailing new outlet openings in the final
reservation rate of 0.10 per active outlet per quarter. In FY21 we expect to operate
average week. This period is normally the from a slightly lower number of active
height of the spring selling season with 0.82 outlets reflecting delays to new site
net private reservations secured in the PYEP. commencements created by the impact of
the period of lockdown on our operations.
We expect to legally complete a similar
proportion of affordable homes at c. 20% of
total home completions in FY21.
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Following the disruption to build from the site closure, lockdown and restart process, completion volumes substantially declined year on
year as follows:
Selling prices have remained resilient pandemic due to a material reduction This year, we delivered an adjusted
throughout the year, with no discernible in completion volumes and substantial operating profit of £507.3m (2019: £904.3m)
change in pricing levels post COVID-19. additional costs. at an adjusted operating margin of 14.8%
Our total average selling price ('ASP') (2019: 19.0%). The decline reflected
Our adjusted gross margin in FY20 was
was £280.3k (2019: £274.4k), with private the reduction in adjusted gross margin
18.5% (2019: 22.8%), with the decline
ASP at £310.6k (2019: £312.0k), reflecting partly offset by a significant reduction in
primarily reflecting the reduction in
changes in mix with a lower proportion administrative expenses primarily due
completion volumes coupled with additional
of completions from London. Outside of to the effect of COVID-19 on incentive
costs associated with expected extended
London, our private ASP increased by 2.2% schemes. Operating margin was 14.4%
site durations. Adjusted gross margin also
to £303.6k (2019: £297.2k), mainly driven by (2019: 18.9%) again reflecting the costs
includes 150 bps of non-recurring costs,
geographical mix. Affordable ASP increased associated with legacy properties and CJRS
relating to non-productive site overheads
by 23.3% to £163.0k (2019: £132.2k) grant income.
during lockdown (£45.2m, 130 bps impact)
reflecting changes in mix, primarily the
and an inventory provision (£8.2m, 20 bps The chart details the movements in
proportion of completions from London.
impact). Including adjusted items from operating margin in FY20 with further detail
The significant progress against our legacy property costs and CJRS grant provided on page 22.
medium term targets and our profitability income, gross margin was 18.0%
was severely impacted by the COVID-19 (2019: 22.8%).
18.0%
190 bps
17.0%
50 bps 50 bps
90 bps 20 bps
16.0%
18.9% 18.5% 120 bps
60 bps 130 bps
15.0%
120 bps
14.0% 80 bps
14.8%
14.4%
13.0%
FY19 Remove FY19 Volume Transition Net Site Mix & Admin Inventory Non- FY20 Cost on Grant FY20
non- subtotal impact to new inflation extension other expenses provision productive adjusted legacy income
recurring sites charge site properties in respect
items overhead of COVID-19
impact
Increase Decrease
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The decline in adjusted operating margin • Mix and other items: changes in sales There were two adjusted items recognised
reflects a number of factors: mix and other smaller items combined during the year, being costs associated
• Completion volumes: the most to create a 60 bps negative impact. with legacy properties and grant income
significant impact related to the decline • Administrative expenses: following the received under the CJRS.
in wholly owned home completion onset of COVID-19 we took a number • Cost associated with legacy
volumes. The 29.7% or 5,077 reduction of actions to reduce costs, including properties: the Group incurred an
in wholly owned completions created a the cessation of all recruitment activity additional £39.9m (2019: £6.9m) of
190 bps negative impact. and the decision to make no payments costs in the year. Of this, £11.4m
• New sites: the benefit of the Group’s under the FY20 annual bonus scheme, related to legacy properties comprising
minimum 23% gross margin on which contributed to a significant costs related to developments where
incremental site openings as well as reduction in administrative expenses. cladding has needed to be removed
the improved build cost performance of This added 120 bps to the adjusted and replaced. The remaining £28.5m
our housing range generated a 50 bps operating margin. In FY21, we expect relates to Citiscape and the associated
positive impact. administrative expenses will revert to review. As previously announced, in
previous levels at c. £195m. July, in line with our commitment
• Net impact of build costs relative to
selling prices: modest sales price • Inventory provision charge: primarily to customers and recognising the
inflation across the year relative to resulting from changes in the expected responsibility we have for the work
underlying build cost inflation produced commercial revenues following the of our partners, we took the decision
a 50 bps negative impact. substantial deterioration in the retail to pay for required remedial action
and restaurant sector, reduced the on the reinforced concrete frame at
• Site extension costs: this arises from viability of a mixed use site and, as a Citiscape, a development designed for
an expected extension in site durations result, there was a net charge of £8.2m us in 2001 by a third-party structural
due to COVID-19 of approximately with a 20 bps reduction. engineering firm, which would
six months reflecting the recovery in otherwise fall on leaseholders. We
site efficiency through to year end. • Non-productive site overheads:
these costs, which would normally apologise unreservedly to affected
In line with our accounting policy, customers that the standards that we
which requires an equal margin to be be capitalised to WIP were instead
expensed due to the absence of activity set for ourselves and our partners were
recognised on all homes completed not met at these developments. While
in the financial year and future years, during the lockdown period and totalled
£45.2m. These costs related to safety we have no legal liability to cover the
there was a charge of £29.1m across costs of this work, as a responsible
all ongoing sites in 2020 and a 90 measures, non-productive site and
site-based employee costs and had a developer, we appointed independent
bps negative impact on the adjusted structural engineers to review the
operating margin. 130 bps negative impact on the adjusted
operating margin. other developments where reinforced
concrete frames were designed for us
↓ Our New Lubbesthorpe development in
Leicestershire, winner of the RTPI national by either the same original engineering
award for Excellence in Planning to Deliver firm or by other companies within the
Homes in Large Schemes.
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group of companies which has since As a result, profit before tax for the year Balance sheet
acquired it. The preliminary reviews declined to £491.8m (2019: £909.8m). The The Group’s net assets at 30 June 2020
of all of these developments have not tax charge for the year was £89.1m (2019:
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totalled £4,840.3m (2019: £4,869.0m) after
identified any issues as severe as those £170.4m) at an effective rate of 18.1% the payment of dividends totalling £373.2m
present at Citiscape. Engineers are now (2019: 18.7%). (2019: £452.3m).
undertaking more detailed reviews to
Basic earnings per share reduced to 39.4 At 30 June 2020, the Group had net cash
see if any remediation of the concrete
pence per share (2019: 73.2 pence per balances of £308.2m (2019: £765.7m).
frames is required and in line with our
share). As at 30 June 2020 land creditors had
commitment to put our customers first,
we will ensure that no costs associated With the substantial decline in Group reduced to £791.9m (2019: £960.7m) and
with these remedial works are borne profitability in FY20, our ROCE, which had equated to 25.4% (2019: 31.3%) of the
by leaseholders. The total costs for improved from 23.9% in FY15 to 29.7% in owned land bank, in line with our pre-
the required remedial programme at FY19 and was 29.3% in the 12 month period existing operating framework, but also
Citiscape, the structural engineering to 31 December 2019, reduced to 15.6% reflecting our suspension of land buying
reviews and remediation required at in FY20. activity from March through to August. Our
other buildings, is estimated to be total gearing, including land creditors, has
around £70m, of which, based on the Cash flow increased to 12.3% at 30 June 2020 (2019:
Group’s liability for works at 30 June, Net cash decreased to £308.2m at 30 June 4.9%) an increase of 740 bps. Whilst our
£22.1m was provided in H2 FY20. At 2020 (2019: £765.7m). The decline in net total gearing, including land creditors,
its meeting on 5 July 2020, the Board cash primarily reflected a £121.0m net cash has reduced by 360 bps since 2016, we are
committed to pay for other remedial outflow from operating activities (2019: focused on reducing it from the current
works including Citiscape, with a total £361.3m cash inflow), a net £41.0m cash level over the medium term.
estimated cost of £48m, which will be inflow from reduced investment in joint In FY21, we expect average net cash of
charged in FY21. ventures (2019: £15.9m cash inflow) and c. £300m across our financial year, and
• CJRS grant income: through the period £373.2m dividends paid to shareholders in net cash balance of around £550m at
of temporary closure of the business, the year (2019: £452.3m). 30 June 2021. Land creditors are expected
where around 85% of our employees The major drivers of the net cash outflow to further reduce, reflecting the suspension
were placed on furlough, we used the from operating activities in the year to of land buying in FY20 and the timing of
Government’s CJRS receiving £26.0m. 30 June 2020 were: payments due to existing land creditors,
With our employees, other than those with £492.9m falling due for payment in
shielding, having returned from • The reduced level of profit from
FY21. Land creditors due beyond FY21 total
furlough at the start of July and our operations, which declined to £493.4m
£299.0m at 30 June 2020 (2019: £385.6m due
financial position remaining resilient, (2019: £901.1m);
beyond FY20).
the Board decided on 5 July 2020 to • A cash outflow in respect of working
repay all furlough funds received. With capital and provisions of £428.1m (2019: Net tangible assets were £3,933.3m (386
the decision to repay CJRS funds taken £347.5m); and pence per share) at 30 June 2020 (2019:
after the year end, we have recognised £3,960.8m, 389 pence per share). Land,
• Interest and tax payments which
the total grant income received in FY20 net of land creditors, and work in progress
totalled £199.0m (2019: £171.8m).
as an adjusted item. In FY21 the return totalled £4,172.8m (410 pence per share) at
of this grant income will be recognised The £428.1m outflow in respect of working 30 June 2020 (2019: £3,743.7m, 368 pence
as an expense in adjusted items. capital and provisions consisted of: per share).
• A £211.8m increase in inventories
As a result, we delivered an operating profit
reflecting the additional construction
of £493.4m (2019: £901.1m).
work in progress carried at the end
Net finance charges were £29.9m (2019: of the year following the disruption
£28.8m). This £1.1m increase reflects the to completions caused by COVID-19,
cash phasing profile in the year, a £2.0m as well as a modest increase in land
finance charge on leased assets following investment;
the adoption of the new accounting • A £129.3m decrease in receivables
standard offset by a £1.6m reduction in which reflected the lower level of
the imputed interest on land creditors, construction and sales activity in the
which as a proportion of our owned land last quarter caused by COVID-19;
bank reduced in line with our operating
• A £373.8m decrease in respect of
framework. In FY21, finance costs are
payables. This consisted of a £168.8m
expected to be similar to FY20 at c. £30m,
reduction in land creditors and a
of which c. £10m is cash and c. £20m is
£216.7m decrease in trade payables
non-cash.
reflecting payments made to our
Joint ventures delivered a reduced profit for suppliers and sub-contractors, which
the year of £28.3m (2019: £37.5m) reflecting were not replaced at the same level due
reduced profit from land sales and the to the lower level of construction activity
impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on due to the impact of COVID-19 in our
both build activity and completions. In FY21, last quarter; and
we expect to deliver around 650 joint • A £28.2m increase in provisions as a
venture completions. result of additional costs associated
with legacy properties.
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Our operating framework and appropriate
capital structure has served us well
over the last three years. The resilience
they have created was demonstrated in
FY20 given the unprecedented impact of
COVID-19.
We will continue to maintain an appropriate
capital structure as part of our disciplined
operating framework. Shareholders’ funds
and land creditors fund the longer term
requirements of the business and term
loans and bank debt fund the shorter term
requirements for working capital.
Reflecting the changed economic and
trading backdrop we have adjusted our
operating framework to reflect our future
dividend policy, include a new target range
for land creditor usage and to introduce
a target of minimal total indebtedness in
the medium term. Our revised operating
framework is as follows:
↑ Lucy Hendricks and Ythan Rickards who purchased an apartment at Barratt Homes’ Wychwood Park
development in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, using their savings, the Government’s Help to Buy
scheme and Barratt’s own NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme.
Modest average net cash over the FY20 average net cash of £348.3m (2019: £298.3m)
financial year
Net cash
Year end net cash 2020: £308.2m
(2019: £765.7m)
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Treasury
Relationships with banks and cash
management are coordinated centrally
as a Group function. This year our cash
balances and bank overdrafts have been
presented gross rather than net with no
change in our net cash. The Board sets
and approves Treasury Policy and Senior
Management control day-to-day operations.
The Treasury Policy is intended to maintain
an appropriate capital structure and provide
the right platform for the business to
manage its operating risks. More detail on
Treasury Policy is included in note 5.4 to the
Financial Statements.
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Marketplace
The last financial year Uncertainty at the start of the year reflected the lack of consensus regarding the
ongoing EU withdrawal negotiations, which resulted first in a new Prime Minister, and
has seen a great deal of subsequently in a General Election that returned the largest parliamentary majority in 15
years. Although the housing market and the wider economy began to gather momentum
political and economic in the early part of 2020, COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown have since had an
upheaval. enormous impact on both – the UK economy contracted by 19% in the three months
to May 20201. Government intervention in the economy, such as the furlough scheme
for employees, income support for the self-employed and forbearance measures on
household and corporate debt have insulated the UK against a more severe economic
shock, but the impact on the economy as these measures are withdrawn is unclear.
213,859
The UK housing market has rebounded well since lockdown restrictions were eased,
likely due to a release of pent-up demand and assisted by government support like the
Stamp Duty holiday. However, there has been a reduction in high LTV mortgage lending,
which will be exacerbated by the restriction of Help to Buy from April 2021. There is also
expected to be an increase in unemployment in the next 12 months.
New build completions in Despite these headwinds, we believe that the underlying conditions for housebuilders
England 2018–19 remain positive. The majority of people want to own their own home; there is a long term
undersupply of high quality new housing; and the Government has demonstrated its
(2019: 195,294 New build completions in
support for the housebuilding industry.
England 2017–18)
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Additions to housing stock, England Savills UK Greenfield Development Land % of lenders offering high-LTV mortgages
Index versus English Planning Consents pre- and post- COVID-19
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300,000 120 450
100
50,000 20 0%
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2013–14
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2012
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2015
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2020
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New Build Second hand
In July 2021 the Government announced a The mortgage market We continually review and adapt our
Stamp Duty holiday, raising the threshold Mortgage approvals remained steady product ranges to fit the requirements of
at which the tax becomes payable to during the early part of the financial year, a changing market, and to ensure they
£500,000, which will support demand in the but demand increased after the general are available to a wide range of incomes
coming months. The Government has also election, to the point that in February 2020 and lifestyles. The flexibility of our range
recognised the role that the housebuilding annualised mortgage approvals reached also means we are able to re-plan sites
industry can play in helping the UK reach over 800,000 for the first time since according to market conditions and
its target of being net zero carbon by 2050. 2017. COVID-19 then caused a significant consumer demand as the need arises. We
We have responded to the Government’s reduction, with approvals in May 2020 87% continue to work with building societies,
policies by engaging with policymakers at lower than in May 2019. Since then, the banks and other financial institutions
each stage of their development to ensure market has rebounded, with approvals for to both introduce more lenders to the
that the voices of the industry and of our the year to June of 653,5005. new build sector and to increase lender
customers are heard. We have planned understanding.
Low interest rates continue to make
for the forthcoming Help to Buy changes mortgage service costs relatively affordable
through our forward land-buying decisions, with some 28.2% of average disposable
as well as changes to both product design earnings required to service a typical
and to the mix of product on sites. We mortgage, still usefully below the long term
are promoting the Stamp Duty holiday to average of 32.9%6.
customers, so that they can take advantage Sources
of the reduced moving costs. However, mortgage qualification is 1. ONS, GDP Monthly Estimate, https://www.ons.
becoming more challenging as mainstream gov.uk/economy/grossdomesticproductgdp/
We contributed to the Government’s mortgage lenders withdraw their higher bulletins/gdpmonthlyestimateuk/may2020,
consultation on the Future Homes LTV products, particularly on new build July 2020.
Standard, and we have committed that all of properties. None of the mainstream 2. MHCLG, Table 120: components of housing
our new standard housetypes designs will mortgage lenders are currently offering supply; net additional dwellings, https://www.
be net zero carbon from 2030, alongside a mortgage of 95% LTV on a new build gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-
other ambitious targets. You can read property. In particular, this will affect
tables-on-net-supply-of-housing,
about our science-based targets for carbon November 2019.
home movers looking to upsize who lack
emission reduction on page 234 to 236. significant equity in their existing home,
3. HBF and Glenigan, Housing pipeline report –
Q3 2019 report, https://www.hbf.co.uk/news/
or first time buyers who are trying to buy housing-pipeline-report-q3-2019-report/,
homes above the Help to Buy regional February 2020.
price caps. 4. MHCLG, Help to Buy equity loan statistics,
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/
help-to-buy-equity-loan-and-newbuy-statistics,
July 2020.
5. Bank of England, A5.4 Approvals for
lending secured on dwellings, https://www.
bankofengland.co.uk/statistics/tables, July 2020.
6. “The mortgage payment to earnings ratio
is calculated using the Halifax standardised
average house price (seasonally adjusted),
average disposable earnings for all full time
employees and the Bank of England monthly
average rate for new advances to households.”
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Business model
Financial health
• Financial capital
Construction and developments
• Building materials
Our people
• Employees and contractors
• Health and safety procedures
• Training of our employees
Strong community relationships,
our partners and supply chain
• Local government and engagement
• Landowner engagement
• Mortgage availability and Targeted land Construction
affordability buying and effective excellence,
• Community relations planning Outstanding design innovation and
• Supply chain partnerships We purchase land in We design outstanding efficiency
targeted locations in homes using We build quality
• Joint venture partnerships
line with our hurdle standardised house homes efficiently, with
• Planning permissions rates, which enables designs. Through centralised procurement
• Customer satisfaction us to satisfy the needs customer research we and sharing of best
of our customers and continually strive to practice, while ensuring
Design and innovation communities. innovate and develop high standards of
• Design of homes and developments these designs. We health and safety. Our
We work closely with
• Approaches to building homes using design 'Great places' experienced teams
local communities and
MMC that will stand the test ensure efficient delivery
authorities to deliver
of time. of our developments and
Land and environment effective planning
permissions that enable continue to work with
• Land bank suppliers to develop and
us to create sustainable
• Land approvals places for our customers test various forms of
• Energy to live. MMC and reduce carbon
emissions, waste and
• Water water use.
• Timber sourcing
Competitive advantages
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This purpose defines the way we do business and is incorporated within our
business model, enabling us to deliver value, create sustainable returns for
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shareholders and make a positive difference to stakeholders.
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customers at
the heart of
everything we do
Great places
We secure good value land and planning
consents and design great places where
people aspire to live
Read
R ead more
more on
on pages
pages 52
•• to
to 53
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Our principles Our culture
Doing the
Keeping people safe
ead more on pages 62 to 63
R
right thing
Building strong
community relationships Resilience
ead more on pages 66 to 67
R and adaptability
Safeguarding the
environment
ead more on pages 68 to 70
Pride in
what we do
R
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The quality of our homes • HBF 5 Star status for the 11th
and our high standards of consecutive year, the only major
customer service are key to national housebuilder to achieve
supporting our purpose. Our this record.
culture of customer focus • Delivered 2,466 affordable
and doing the right thing help homes.
Customer first
us to continue to enhance
• Launched an NHS and Armed
our customer first strategic
Forces Deposit Contribution
priority.
Scheme.
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We are committed to • 9
6% SHE audit compliance.
achieving the highest • 1
4% reduction in IIR rate to 256
industry health and safety per 100,000 persons employed
standards. This allows us (including sub-contractors).
to safely deliver high quality
• E
nhanced COVID-19 working
homes for our customers.
practices and protocols
Keeping people
implemented.
safe
We maintain financial • N
et cash at 30 June 2020 of
discipline across all aspects £308.2m with average net cash
of our operations. This for FY20 of £348.3m.
enables us to deliver its • L
and creditors reduced to 25.4%
operational targets whilst of owned land bank, in line with
maintaining our industry our operating framework.
Ensuring the leading standards of
financial health • A
ppropriate financing facilities.
customer and build quality.
of our business
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We are committed to creating a positive Providing confidence to our customers our partners, the natural environment
environmental, social and economic legacy that their homes are designed and built and the planet – require that we do
for future generations. This goes to the core to meet the challenges of the future is business sustainably and create value
of quality housebuilding – creating great vital, and underpins the ability of our for our stakeholders. Good governance
places, homes, and communities, which business to thrive and grow. The protection of these activities and connecting social,
stand the test of time, with life at the centre and enhancement of the resources on environmental and economic value
of it all. which our business relies – our people, across our business leads to better long
the communities in which we operate, term decisions.
Our purpose
To lead the future of housebuilding by putting customers at the heart of everything we do
Strategic priorities
The delivery and success of our strategic priorities depends on our principles being implemented effectively throughout our business
and operations. Our core principles guide our culture and support us becoming a more successful and sustainable business.
Our principles
Keeping people Being a trusted Building strong Safeguarding the Ensuring the
safe partner community environment financial health of
relationships the business
Our principles are reflected in our sustainability focus areas. We identified key targets for each of our sustainability focus areas,
ensuring that we consistently drive forwards on the areas that matter most to our stakeholders.
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From keeping people safe and healthy As previously reported, to determine the More detail on our progress against our
to ensuring sustainable and responsible areas of focus, we held a full materiality sustainability focus areas and targets can
sourcing, our Sustainability Framework assessment in FY19. be found within our strategic priorities and
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2020+ ensures we continually progress the principles.
Alongside our materiality assessment we
sustainability focus areas that matter most
reviewed our strategy against the 17 United
to our stakeholders. Each of these has set
Nations Sustainability Development Goals
targets and KPIs, with a member of the
(UN SDGs). We carefully considered each
Board accountable for delivery.
one and its underlying indicators to discover
which are most relevant to our business and
where we can make the biggest contribution
to this global framework.
How we recruit and retain Continue to invest in and ead more about
R G
the best talent develop our people, and Investing in our people
to identify new pools of on pages 58 to 61 H
The development and
talent to help us deliver
training of our employees J
Attracting, ongoing growth.
inspiring and How we are creating
investing in opportunities for young
people people
How we are engaging with
our employees
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Stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement
plays an important
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part of our day to day
operations. The Board
is kept appraised of
the feedback received
and takes this into Shareholders Employees
account when making ead more on pages 40 to 41
R ead more on pages 42 to 43
R
Government and
regulators
ead more on pages 48 to 49
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Shareholders
How we engage
• Regular updates are provided to the Board by the Chief • On the assumption that we are able to hold a physical AGM
Financial Officer, the Company's brokers and the investor in 2020:
relations team on the Company’s investor relations activities −− the Chief Executive will update shareholders on the
and analyst feedback, to ensure that all Directors are Group’s performance and activities during the year
aware of, and have a clear understanding of, the views of including how the business responded to the impact of
major shareholders. COVID-19;
−− Shareholders will have the opportunity to meet Board
Investor meetings and consultations members and air any issues or queries they may have
about the business; and
• The Executive Directors and Investor Relations Team follow −− The Chairman and each Board Committee Chair will be
a comprehensive programme of investor meetings and calls, available throughout the AGM to answer any queries.
particularly following the release of annual and half year • The Notice of AGM will be circulated to all shareholders at
results and trading updates. least 20 business days prior to the meeting. All resolutions
• In FY20, we engaged with our shareholders as follows: will be voted on by way of a poll, which is more representative
−− The Executive Directors, supported by Senior of shareholder voting intentions.
Management, attended 135 investor meetings, (119 • Shareholders will be able to submit questions to the Board via
one-to-one meetings and 15 group meetings), along with email or post prior to the AGM
one site visit, engaging with around 30% of our current
shareholders (by shareholding value);
−− Investor roadshows were organised in London, Edinburgh, Website
Birmingham, New York and Boston;
• Our comprehensive investor website was updated and reviewed
−− The Remuneration Committee Chairman consulted with quarterly to ensure that information relating to matters such
major shareholders and proxy voting agencies on the as sustainability, governance and our response to COVID-19
Group’s Remuneration Policy and remuneration outcomes; remains relevant.
and
−− The Chairman, the Senior Independent Director and other
Non-Executive Directors were available to attend meetings Correspondence (email/letter/telephone/video conference)
with major shareholders at the request of either party to
gain an understanding of any issues and concerns. • The Company Secretarial team, together with the Company’s
Registrars, engaged with our retail shareholders to deal
with enquiries relating to their shareholdings or information
Regulatory announcements requests.
• The Company Secretary notifies the Chairman and the Chief
During the financial year, in addition to our usual trading Executive of any areas of concern or importance raised by
updates in May, July and October and the half and full year retail shareholders. No such queries were raised during
announcements, we updated shareholders and investors on the year.
the impact of COVID-19 on the business and our response. This • We participated in indices and benchmarks such as
included information relating to the temporary closure of our FTSE4Good and CDP surveys.
construction sites, sales centres and offices, furlough of the
majority of employees, cancellation of the interim dividend and
the final ordinary and special dividends, voluntary salary/fee
reductions by the Board and Senior Management, application for
CCFF funding and CJRS funding, return of the CJRS funding and
the phased business restart.
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Interests and concerns
Pre-lockdown
• Dilution of
• Land
• Housetype shareholding
market
range
• Dividend
policy
• Housing market
• Cladding and
fire safety
• ESG • Land bank
• Directors' • Economy • Land buying
• Business remuneration suspension
response to • Health, safety
COVID-19 and wellbeing • Dividend
• Sales and reinstatement
build levels
• Order book • Cancellation rates
• Redundancies • Government
resilience • ROCE
• Liquidity funding
• Cash flow
• Resilience • Productivity • Cost
• CCFF and structure
CJRS funding • Completion
volume recovery
Busin
Lockdown ess restart
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Employees
How we engage
• Briefings, e-learning modules, screensavers, webinars, • Intranet, emails and newsletters used to keep employees
emails and videos explaining the new social distancing informed of developments and important issues.
measures, monitoring closed sites, reopening of sites, how
• Senior Management conference held twice a year to discuss
employees can protect themselves, what to do in the case
Group performance and key areas of focus and to share ideas
of a suspected case of COVID-19 and control measures for
and best practice. Key messages and actions are cascaded
completion of defect resolution works.
throughout the organisation. Due to COVID-19 the meeting
• Key SHE messages continue to be reiterated at the Workforce scheduled for March 2020 was rescheduled and took place
Forum meetings, and opinion sought on how to improve the virtually in July 2020.
safety, health and wellbeing of the workforce.
• Weekly updates to all employees, including those on furlough,
• Additional webinars and e-learning modules made available issued by the Chief Executive to inform them of matters such
to support employees physical and mental wellbeing whilst as pay and holiday policies, reopening of sites, FY20 bonus and
working from home or on furlough. share schemes.
• Views sought for development of an induction app and • Dedicated COVID-19 email established for employees to air any
improving our SHE Management system. queries, concerns, feedback or ideas. Each email was reviewed
by the Chief Executive, the Company Secretary and the relevant
member of the Executive team.
Engagement survey
• Annual employee engagement survey to gain insight into the Interim Pulse surveys
issues that matter most to our employees.
• Results shared with the teams and action plans developed to • Undertaken on an ad-hoc basis to measure progress against
maintain or enhance employee engagement levels. action plans as a result of the engagement survey and gain
feedback on our response to COVID-19.
• Additional support for those divisions/regions/functions that
scored low in the survey.
Workforce Forum
Culture
• Met twice during the year. Meeting scheduled in April
cancelled due to COVID-19.
• Information gathered to determine the culture of the business,
through, amongst other methods: • Provided their views on the outcomes of the engagement
survey, restarting the business, pay and holiday policies and
−− Divisional and site visits by members of the Executive
how well the business has communicated throughout the
Committee and the Board;
lockdown.
−− Site visits by divisional teams;
• Members remain engaged and asked for their term on the
−− New starter interviews to capture their initial thoughts on forum to be increased from two to three years.
the culture and the induction process;
• Richard Akers, our Designated NED, now attends each
−− Exit interviews completed internally and reasons for Workforce Forum meeting and has a dedicated email
leaving tracked via our HR system; address for members of the Workforce Forum to contact him
−− Focus groups; and directly on any matters relating to the workplace, including
−− Engagement Survey. remuneration, on a confidential basis.
More details on our culture can be found on pages 32 to 33 and More information on the Workforce Forum can be found on page 60.
92 to 95.
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“During FY20 I attended all of the Interests and concerns
Workforce Forum meetings. I have been
Pre-lockdown
very impressed by the professionalism
and commitment of both the Executive
• Career
team and the workforce representatives. progression
Discussions are open and very much
a two-way communication, with the • Training and
development
• Succession
Busin
Lockdown ess restart
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Customers
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How we engage Interests and concerns
ockdown
Annual supplier conference Pre-l
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Local communities
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How we engage Interests and concerns
ockdown
Meetings and webcasts Pre-l
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↑ Boris Johnson, Prime Minister, Andrew Swindell, Regional Director East and Managing Director Northampton, Darren Price, Project Manager, and Matt
Quinn, bricklayer from our Northampton division at Willow Grove, Wixams, Bedfordshire. Image taken prior to the introduction of social distancing guidelines.
↑ Carl Sobolewski, Managing Director of our North East division, and Alex Cunningham, Labour MP for Stockton North – then Shadow Housing Minister at
our development Jubilee Gardens, Stockton–on-Tees. Image taken prior to the introduction of social distancing guidelines.
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Customer first
Our priorities
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Training and development We understand the importance of building Scheme giving a 5% deposit, (up to
We are committed to acting on our homes that are right for our customers £15,000), to help the country’s 1.5 million
customers’ feedback and in particular lifestyles. Those lifestyles can change NHS employees buy any new Barratt
driving improvements to our training over time and our products should too. or David Wilson home. We have also
and development to improve customer We expect that the ability to work from announced a new and improved Armed
experience. Our people are key to providing home will become more important for a Forces Deposit Contribution Scheme to
an excellent customer service experience large number of our customers, so we are help Armed Forces personnel climb the
and we are continuing to invest in training looking at options to demonstrate how work housing ladder. The scheme is available to
and development programmes for our stations can be incorporated into those all UK Armed Forces personnel who are
Construction, Sales & Marketing and housetypes within our core range that do
currently employed by the Army, Navy or
Customer Care teams to ensure they not currently include a separate work area.
RAF, or who have left in the past 12 months,
remain best in class. Our commitment to design and placemaking
includes considering the wellbeing of our and also offers a 5% deposit contribution,
Training has been provided to all our customers. We expect access to private (up to £15,000,) towards any new Barratt or
sales employees throughout the year external space, communal green spaces and David Wilson home.
including the latest measures for social access to walking and cycling will be even
distancing, customer safety and remote more desirable for customers going forward.
working. To enhance the digital skills See our Great places section on pages 52
of our sales team and to maximise the and 53 for more details.
Key material issues
usage and the effectiveness of our online
marketing channels, we have a formal We are continually striving to improve the • Development and training of our
sales methodology programme, which all energy efficiency of our homes and are employees.
sales employees have now completed. We adapting our home designs in response • Lifetime environmental
trained over 200 Customer Care employees to the Future Homes Standard and other performance of our homes and the
on new customer handling procedures changes to Building Regulations. 99% of
buildings we build.
and writing skills to improve our written our homes currently have an EPC rating of
A or B, and we are installing smart meters • Affordability.
correspondence.
on a number of our properties to help
Effective communication using our customers limit and understand their
energy and water usage.
technology KPIs
We understand buying a home is a big Finance and mortgage –
HBF
decision and customers need timely and affordability
relevant communications throughout
the process. One of the main channels Following the onset of COVID-19, the
of communication and marketing is our prospects for the wider UK economy and
5 Star
website, which provides interactive site the medium term impact on the new
plans across all device types. These enable homes market remain uncertain. Key to
customers to see real time plot availability the health of the new homes market is
across their chosen development. mortgage availability. Whilst there is a
We have continued to develop an online reduced level of availability of higher LTV
mortgages, demand from first time buyers (2019: HBF 5 Star)
portal to support home buyers during the
sales journey and after they have moved in. looking to use Help to Buy in England has Why we measure
In response to COVID-19 we have developed been significant since the housing market
reopened in mid-May. • Customer satisfaction is
personalised virtual show home tours using
mobile technology. We plan to use this fundamental to our business. The
Most of our customers require advice HBF Homebuilder Survey is an
technology much more going forward to
support prospective customers. on mortgages and financial assistance, industry-recognised, independently
which they can obtain through our measured indicator of our customer
Quality of our products network of recommended independent service and build quality.
We deliver high quality, sustainable, energy- mortgage advisers. To provide a seamless
efficient places to live that satisfy the and efficient service we have an online
needs of customers and communities. We mortgage advice service via a regulated
address local housing needs by providing third party to better inform our customers. Risks A I J K L
quality housing in the right locations to We are currently trialling a regulated
create communities that are right for our decision in principle functionality through Industry leading quality and customer
customers. this medium to support customers further. service are key to our brand and
Our new product ranges have been During the year, we were pleased to reputation, and to demand for our
consolidated and refined to ensure announce a number of initiatives in homes.
consistency across the Group without support of getting NHS and Armed Forces Changes in the economic environment
affecting our quality or design standards. employees onto the housing ladder. To
As part of our continuous review, we have and our sales market could affect
say thank you to all NHS employees customer confidence and the availability
optimised internal floor plans to achieve
working hard to look after people during of mortgages which could reduce sales
more usable living space for our customers.
the COVID-19 pandemic, in May 2020 we rates and volumes.
launched a new NHS Deposit Contribution
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Great places
Our priorities
→
David Wilson Homes
at Gateford Park,
Worksop,
Nottinghamshire.
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• The lifetime environmental
outline planning permission on all of our features that have a positive impact on
performance of our homes and
FY21 expected home completions and 98% ecology, and we design our developments to
buildings we build.
of FY22 expected home completions. include these areas.
• Affordability.
Building the right homes In FY20, we upgraded our Great Places
• Biodiversity.
guidance to increase focus on how the
We build homes in locations where our
design of our developments supports good
customers want to live with good access
physical and mental health, and helps
to open space and amenities, transport
to improve people’s wellbeing. We shape
connections, schools and workplaces. Our KPIs
our developments around green spaces,
highly specialised divisional land teams
walk ways and cycle paths to integrate
6.7 years
have extensive local knowledge and strong
healthy activities and experiences into
relationships with landowners. This,
people’s everyday lives. This encourages
combined with detailed research into local
social interaction between the users of the
market conditions, means we are able to
development and developing a sense of
secure land in locations of strong customer
ownership and pride in the surroundings.
demand, which can drive higher returns.
Our land buying also reflects Government
We have also emphasised that all the Owned and controlled land
individual elements of placemaking and
policy towards affordable housing and first-
design should work together to contribute bank
time buyers.
to the overall sense of quality. (2019: 4.7 years)
We aim to build high quality homes that
The continued focus on placemaking has Why we measure
are long lasting and energy efficient for our
continued our ongoing success in achieving
customers. We have set a target to ensure • D
rives ownership of the optimum
Built For Life accreditations. We have now
new standard housetype designs will be net amount of land to support business
achieved 93 accreditations, of which 23
zero carbon in use by 2030. activities.
have been rated Outstanding.
9,441
We have a standard housetype range
for both Barratt and David Wilson, with Water efficiency
the most popular and build-efficient We are currently working with a water
housetypes featuring prominently in the utility company to investigate opportunities
core ranges. We continuously review, for further collaboration on smarter meters
consolidate and update our housetypes in to identify leaks and benchmark use.
response to customer, divisional and design Guidance has been provided to divisions Land approvals (plots)
feedback. These ranges comprised 60.2% with the aim of increasing uptake of (2019: 18,448)
of homes completed in the year (2019: infrastructure credits for homes with high
36.4% of homes completed). Feedback from levels of water efficiency. Why we measure
building teams continues to be positive; • Monitors the Group is approving
sub-contractors like them because their Biodiversity enough land for purchase to
simpler designs and footprints mean they An in-depth Biodiversity Net Gain support future business activity.
are easier and quicker to build. The Group’s good practice guide for our technical, • E
nsure land is approved at
central Technical team continues to assist commercial and construction teams has minimum hurdle rates.
divisions and their external consultants in been developed in conjunction with working
choosing the right housetypes in the right groups set up to share and encourage best
places, to ensure plotting efficiency while practice. Our expert Biodiversity Manager
not compromising on quality or design. hosts net gain training events for technical
We continue to adapt our housetypes to
and land teams in our divisions. Three case Risks B C D I J L
study developments were selected to build
emerging legislative requirements, such
capacity across our divisions and to test The inability to secure sufficient
as mitigating overheating in standard
our biodiversity net gain framework, and consented land and strategic land
apartment and housetypes, the Future
we will be sharing the information with our options at appropriate cost and quality
Homes Standard, National Space Standards
partners such as the RSPB. would affect our ability to provide
and Mobility Building Regulations, without
attractive developments that address
compromising to architectural value and We have launched an initiative to encourage the housing shortage. A failure to
quality of design. the uptake of swift bricks in the ten ‘Swift collaborate with our partners would
Cities’ identified as having experienced restrict development opportunities.
Designing great places the steepest decline in swift populations.
Placemaking principles are fundamental to We have also set ourselves a target that Changes to the regulatory environment
our business: our customers want to live in all of our show home gardens should be could affect our ability to achieve our
great places that create a positive legacy. rated ‘Bronze’ or better for their wildlife medium term targets.
Our internal ‘Great Places’ principles, friendly credentials by the RSPB with 42
aligned to the Government endorsed of our show homes having achieved the
Building for Life 12 criteria, ensure that our certificate. We have also contributed to the
developments have well connected streets British Standards Institute consultation on
and spaces. We seek to retain existing biodiversity net gain.
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Leading construction
Our priorities
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Our approach to health and safety.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our more than any other housebuilder for
sites and how they are managed. We 16 consecutive years. This achievement • Lifetime environmental
understand that sub-contractors and demonstrates the high standard of work performance of the homes and
employees prefer to work on safe, well- that our site managers and their teams buildings we build.
managed sites. This has become even more deliver, and it also helps highlight our high • H aving an energy efficient and low
important in the wake of COVID-19. The standards and quality to our customers. carbon supply chain.
reopening of our sites from 11 May 2020 • T he energy we use and carbon
was undertaken in a safe, controlled and Innovating to improve efficiency emissions of our operations.
efficient manner. Detailed Construction During the year, we have delivered 21.0% • W aste created by our operations.
Recommencement Plans where provided to of our total home completions using MMC. • Innovation (MMC).
construction teams to assist in the process As a result of COVID-19, there was a delay
as well as detailed briefings to our sub- to the delivery of home completions, which
contractors and suppliers. Our enhanced meant we delivered less homes using MMC
COVID-19 working practices and protocols than planned for in FY20. Despite these KPIs
are in place on all of our construction sites. challenges, we have made good progress
12,604
These working practices and protocols towards our target of 25% of completions
meet or exceed current government, using MMC by 2025, a target set after
Public Health authorities and Construction achieving our previous goal of 20% of units.
Leadership Council guidance. The proper
management of sites supports our principle MMC provides opportunities to address the
skills shortage facing the industry, diversify
of Keeping People Safe. See pages 62 and
the types of materials we use and build with
homes
63 for more details on the changes we have
made to adapt our sites. greater speed and efficiency, while also (2019: 17,856 homes)
delivering returns for our investors. We now
Our long term focus on quality and site have experience of over 100 sites where we Why we measure
management is demonstrated by our have applied one or more MMC solutions. • Reflects activity and growth.
success in the NHBC Pride in the Job We have collected knowledge which has • Method by which business capacity
Awards, which recognise site managers allowed us to clearly define the key criteria is monitored.
who achieve the highest standards in needed to both obtain the benefits of MMC
7.70 tonnes
housebuilding across the UK. In January, and deliver a successful site. This has
Mark Summersgill, a site manager from meant we are now able to use MMC under
our North East division, was named the correct circumstances to compete with
Supreme Winner in the Large Builder traditional brick and block construction,
category for the 2019 NHBC Pride in mainly due to the time savings we have
the Job Awards. In June 2020, our site been able to obtain. Details of the MMC per 100 sq.m. of build
managers won 92 (2019: 84) awards, used during the year can be found in the
table below. Waste intensity
(2019: 6.53 tonnes per 100 sq.m. of build)
MMC FY20 FY19
Why we measure
Timber frame 2,031 2,321 • To maximise operating efficiency
and use materials as efficiently as
possible in the construction process.
Roof cassettes 269 1,699
• M
onitors progress in waste
reduction.
Offsite ground floors 143 718
1. Total and percentage of completions includes JVs and has been adjusted for homes where more than one
technology has been used.
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“A key aspect of our MMC A key aspect of our MMC and carbon and the challenges posed. We recognise it
reduction strategy is the delivery of timber is critical the whole sector takes on MMC
and carbon reduction frame homes. Timber frames are built in and delivers robust solutions, and therefore
factories to high standards, and provide a important we share our knowledge.
strategy is the delivery of low carbon cost method of construction
Technologies new to us go through
timber frame homes.” with low levels of embodied carbon. In June
a rigorous New Product Introduction
2019, we acquired Oregon, a manufacturer
testing and analysis process before full
and previously one of the Group’s valued
implementation. Studies are conducted
suppliers of timber frames. During the year,
with a number of key stakeholders,
we have integrated Oregon into the Group.
including the NHBC, BBA, TRADA and UK
Our core English housetypes have now
Finance, who add a further level of analysis,
been designed to reflect the use of Oregon
factoring in any implications for mortgages,
timber frames and we delivered 469 timber
insurance and customer satisfaction.
frames from Oregon to our sites this year.
We recognise that there is more research Waste and resource efficiency
to be done in exploring the advantages of The industry is seeing high levels of
MMC, in terms of design, construction, and demand for materials, many of which cause
use through the whole life of a building. environmental and social impacts in their
We are partners in the AIMCH project, extraction, manufacture and transport, so
jointly funded by Innovate UK and the it is important that we focus on waste and
private sector to identify, develop and grow resource efficiencies.
new housebuilding technology. We have
↓ Mark Summersgill, Site Manager and the held numerous visits to MMC sites with
Supreme Winner in the Large Builder category suppliers and peers across our sector to
at the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. show them how we are delivering MMC
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We continue to focus on being efficient in As part of efforts to investigate the root
skip utilisation and segregation; however, causes of waste, we conducted a survey of
our diversion of waste from landfill reduced 72 suppliers to investigate the extent and
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during the year to 96% (2019: 97%). types of single use plastic packaging on
site identifying opportunities to reduce it
Though our absolute waste tonnage
reduced by 16%, waste intensity has risen
through collaboration. Our latest ASPIRE Percentage of home
graduate cohort followed this with a study
18% compared with last year to 7.70 tonnes to assess the plastic waste created on two
completions using MMC
per 100 sq.m. build area (2019: 6.53 tonnes different sites across a number of sample (2019: 20.2%)
per 100 sq.m. legally completed build area). plots resulting in a set of recommendations
We were aware of some increase in waste to reduce it, such as improving recycling
tonnage from our operations; however,
96%
facilities and awareness materials in
the increase has mostly been driven by site cabins.
the delay in legal completions resulting
from COVID-19. We therefore recognise To investigate the potential of MMC to
that waste must remain a priority area if reduce waste, we completed an audit into
we are to meet our 2025 target of a 20% the impacts of timber frame on waste
reduction on 2015 levels. Our approach generation in the construction process. This Percentage of construction
will be to conduct analysis of the data from small-scale study found that a traditionally
each of our construction sites, and to use built home generated 25% more waste than
waste diverted from landfill
these insights to drive performance across its timber frame equivalent. We are taking (2019: 97%)
every area. We will increase our waste action to find ways to reduce the amount of
management efforts and bring in leaner waste generated by timber frame homes
and more efficient working methods. even further.
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• Development and training of our
We can also address the skills shortage We achieved 4.1 training days on average
employees.
and prepare for the future by developing per employee (FY19: 4.7 days) maintaining
our people across all aspects of the our target of over 4.0 days training days per • How we recruit and retain the best
business. In November 2019 we launched employee on average. This slight decrease talent.
the MyLearning Mobile App, providing our is a result of our being unable to deliver • How we are creating opportunities
colleagues with even more flexibility and classroom-based training for four months for young people.
choice in how they access and consume of the year due to COVID-19. • How we are engaging with our
learning content. employees.
How we recruit and retain
We want to support our leaders and the best talent • Our approach to health and safety.
managers of the future, and effective • Promoting the physical and mental
succession planning is an important It is vital for us to recruit the best
candidates and to develop talent within wellbeing of employees.
element in our long term success. In
FY20, 227 high potential employees have our business to ensure that we have the
attended or are attending our Rising Stars necessary skills for continued operational
programme. We recently launched a more delivery and future growth.
robust development programme for our For our 2020 recruitment, 25% (2019: 21%) KPIs
potential future leaders and in FY20, 16 of our apprentices were recruited from the
84.2%
completed our assessment process. most deprived areas according to the Index
Following the onset of COVID-19, we for Multiple Deprivation.
identified a greater need for development Our Construction and Sales Academy
and training of our employees as they programmes develop talent within our
adjusted to different ways of working or business and we continue to work with
a temporary suspension of their role. the House Building Skills Partnership. We
Employee engagement
Through a combination of online training have developed a new sales apprenticeship, 2020
activities and short webinars we were able aimed at Sales Development Coordinators
to provide training and development to all (2019: 84.5%)*
and Sales Advisers, focusing on
our colleagues including those on furlough. customer service in a sales discipline and Why we measure
The emphasis was on our employees’ delivered over 12 months. Additionally, • T
o gain an insight of, and provide a
health and wellbeing and in total over we are exploring a Digital Marketing forum for, employee views.
23,000 learning activity completions were apprenticeship, aimed at Marketing
recorded in March, April and May 2020. The • T
o retain and invest in the
Coordinators, Marketing Executives or
average number of unique users using our best people and focus on their
Marketing Managers, who wish to gain
online platform over the same period was development and success.
further qualifications.
2,700 per month, compared to an average Surveying employees shows we care
of 2,000 per month last year. and have the courage to listen to
them. We asked questions that can
↓ Harrison Godfroy, a help drive actions.
commercial apprentice in our
Southampton division. * Our 2019 engagement score was been re-
calculated (from 82%) to use our updated
2020 definition. As part of the transition from
our previous independent provider, we made
a planned change to the definition of the
Engagement Index in 2020. We replaced an
engagement measure with a more valid and
robust measure of engagement.
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Our updated careers website and new As a result of our ongoing efforts in this and wellbeing hubs on every site and in
applicant tracking system provide an area, and the uncertainties created by every divisional office, stress awareness
integrated recruitment process, improving COVID-19, our total Group employee training for employees and mental health
on the experience and efficiency for turnover has reduced to 10% for the year awareness training encouraging openness
candidates, with over 26,000 applications to 30 June 2020, (2019: 16%) ahead of our and appropriate responses between line
since its implementation. Our increased target of 15%. managers and colleagues.
use of social media linked to this system
How we are creating opportunities Mates in Mind ‘Manage the Conversation’
enables us to better understand our
for young people training was rolled out to all line managers
audiences, what information channels they
to provide them with the skills and
use and what business highlights they We engage with our future workforce confidence to listen and talk to someone
want to hear about. It has also resulted in through our work with schools, national who feels they need to share a problem
increased interest in our opportunities – for apprenticeship bodies, universities and regarding their mental health. We also
example our Trade Apprentice programme Armed Forces resettlement organisations. introduced annual health checks via drop
saw twice the volume of applicants during This includes getting involved with campus in medicals in offices and on sites so
this year’s campaign than previous years. activities, attendance at Careers Fair and all employees benefit from access to a
We have incorporated video interviewing employer led events. health check.
technology into the recruitment process, In January 2020 we launched our Higher Our focus on health and wellbeing
providing further opportunities for and Degree Apprenticeships in Residential resulted in being shortlisted for the
efficiencies as well as allowing candidates Construction and Quantity Surveying, which prestigious Personnel Today Health and
to get closer to our business and the teams build on our existing degree and provide Wellbeing Award.
they will potentially be working with, early enhanced learning for those on programme.
in the process. We will continue to enhance This includes on the job training to ensure Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, one
our resourcing and onboarding strategy their academic learning is applied in their of the Group’s key objectives has remained
to ensure our recruitment and resourcing roles, a work based learning coach who the health and safety of its employees. Our
model can be delivered through online guides them through the programme, and colleagues needing to self-isolate were
mechanisms. support in working towards professional immediately reassured that they would
accreditation. In the last three years, 72% be provided with special paid leave, over
In response to some of the findings from
of those who have graduated with the and above SSP. When schools closed, all
the engagement survey, we are working to
Residential Construction Degree have been employees with childcare responsibilities
improve the visibility of career paths in all
promoted during their time on programme were given one week of special paid
functions and we are proactively prioritising
and 53% of them were in management and leave to enable them to make necessary
and tracking internal promotions.
senior management positions by the time arrangements.
Remuneration and benefits are an they finished.
When our construction sites, sales centres
important element of employee retention.
How we are engaging with our and offices closed, the Group furloughed
We continue to review our employee
the majority of employees, and maintained
packages to ensure they are effective and employees their normal pay. All employees who were
competitive. We carry out biannual market We seek to create a great place to work, not shielding returned by 30 June. We have
benchmarking and revise our internal founded on an open and honest culture. To committed to paying those who are required
performance related salary increments to achieve this we need to regularly engage to follow shielding advice as normal. We
ensure competitiveness and proactively with our employees to understand and have also provided some employees with
adjust salaries. Due to COVID-19, we did address their issues and concerns. Our additional special paid leave as a thank you
not annually review salaries for FY21. Group engagement score has been in the for their hard work.
In April 2020, we invited all eligible upper quartile consistently since 2014.
Throughout the pandemic, we have
employees to participate in the 12th grant As part of our embedded approach to endeavoured to support the physical and
under the Group’s Sharesave scheme, engagement, all divisions and functions mental wellbeing of our employees. Weekly
which allows eligible employees to proactively agreed and delivered action communications from our Chief Executive
contribute a maximum of £500 per month plans. Interim Pulse Surveys were carried to all employees included valuable health
in one or a combination of Sharesave out in specific teams to support and and wellbeing support information. We
schemes. At 30 June 2020, approximately improve engagement where appropriate. partnered with our benefits providers to
51% of employees participated in one or
Our Workforce Forum, comprised of offer training to support physical, mental
more of the active Sharesave schemes,
employees representing all regions and and financial wellbeing, and our Talent
compared to 46% as at June 2019.
levels of our business, continues to meet team provided regular in-house mental
We are pleased to be listed in the Glassdoor and provide insight to inform our actions. wellbeing webinars. We issued a ‘Working
Employees’ Choice Awards, recognising the We share our engagement results with the From Home Guide’ to all employees, and
50 Best Places to Work in 2020. There is Forum and seek recommendations on all specific support was provided for those
no self-nomination or application process, aspects of our business which impact our balancing work whilst home schooling.
instead we have gained this position entirely people. See pages 42 and 43 for more detail.
based on current and former employees Diversity and inclusion
voluntarily and anonymously sharing Promoting the physical and mental We seek to build without barriers and we
insights and opinions about us. wellbeing of employees have continued to implement our diversity
and inclusion strategy to achieve this.
During the year, we continued to progress
our health and wellbeing strategy, The diversity policy relating to the
endorsed by the Chief Executive and the appointment of PLC Directors is set out on
Executive Committee. This includes health page 103.
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PLC Directors Senior Managers Employees Executive Committee Reports to
Executive Committee
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
n Male 63% 63% n Male 86% 85% n Male 69% 69% n Male 67% 67% n Male 67% 68%
Total 5 5 Total 246 247 Total 4,391 4,288 Total 4 4 Total 24 21
n Female 38% 38% n Female 14% 15% n Female 31% 31% n Female 33% 33% n Female 33% 32%
Total 3 3 Total 40 43 Total 1,970 1,918 Total 2 2 Total 12 10
We aim to create an atmosphere that ensure that ethnic minority employees are We have redefined our Agile and Flexible
provides equal opportunities for all. represented at all levels in our business. Working policy to give line managers
Selection for employment and promotion greater freedom to respond to requests,
We have continued our focus on female and to monitor and ensure the effectiveness
is based on merit, following an objective leadership development with our Catalyst
assessment of ability and experience, of those with different working
diversity mentoring programme. This year arrangements.
after giving full and fair consideration to over 60 delegates were nominated and
all applications. We are also committed have been enrolled on the programme.
to ensuring that our workplaces are free
Human rights and Anti-bribery
We have also matched 120 people as part
from discrimination and that everyone During the year, we received Living Wage
of our reciprocal mentoring programme.
is treated with dignity and respect. We accreditation, showing our commitment to
We launched our first employee network,
strive to ensure that our policies and our employees by paying an independently
which is focused on gender equality, and
practices provide equal opportunities in calculated rate of pay that is based on the
the committee of the network have taken a
respect of issues such as training, career actual cost of living.
number of initial actions. At 30 June 2020,
development and promotion for all existing women held 14% (2019: 15%) of senior Our respect for human rights underpins
or potential employees irrespective of manager roles within the Group. our strategic priorities. We have policies
age, disability, gender reassignment, and procedures in place that support the
marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy The requirement to publish a Gender Pay
core values of the United Nations Universal
and maternity, race, nationality, religion or Gap report in 2020 was suspended by
Declaration of Human Rights and the
belief, sex, and sexual orientation. HMRC due to COVID-19. However, as a
UN Guiding Principles of business and
business, we agreed that it was important
All new employees receive mandatory human rights, and we ensure we act in
to keep stakeholders informed of our
diversity and inclusion training as part accordance with our principles in relation to
gender pay position. Accordingly, we will be
of their induction and we have continued diversity and the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
publishing our report in September 2020.
to deliver our Building Without Barriers Concerns can be raised anonymously to our
workshop to newly appointed or promoted We have revisited our policies and changed whistleblowing process, details of which
leaders. the language in our family friendly policies can be found in the Audit Committee Report
to make them gender neutral. We have also on page 118.
We have improved across all our diversity introduced paid leave for carers and those
metrics, with most significant progress Our non-financial KPIs in respect of health
undergoing assisted fertility.
being made in female and BAME leadership and safety, and employee engagement
representation. At 30 June 2020, 7% of In 2020, for the first time we made a reflect our belief that it is a fundamental
employees were from BAME backgrounds submission to the Stonewall Equality Index human right to work in a safe and
(2019: 6%) and 2.1% of senior leadership and we are reviewing the feedback from supportive environment. Employees
positions were held by BAME employees, our submission to ensure we continue to undertake training in respect of modern
(2019: 1.8%). We still have some way to develop actions which demonstrate our slavery and we are rolling out diversity and
go in this area, and in the last year we commitment to the LGBT+ community. inclusion training to all employees.
have looked in more detail at how we can Every effort is made to retain and support We have a strict anti-bribery and corruption
improve. We held focus groups to hear employees who become disabled while policy and conduct our business in a
colleagues’ perspectives on what it’s like working within the Group. We completed fair, open and transparent manner. All
to work at Barratt, and to understand an initial disability access audit of all our employees are required to undertake
what we should do differently. We used divisional offices. Our intention in the training under our anti-bribery and
this information to help create our BAME coming 12 months is to seek to remove corruption policy at regular intervals.
Strategy, which we launched at the start of physical barriers for disabled colleagues
the year. We have recently signed up to the or applicants.
Business in the Community Race at Work
Charter, which supports the actions set
out in our BAME strategy and our aim to
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• Our approach to health and safety.
competency cards. This will provide a We believe all injuries are avoidable and,
more user-friendly approach to recording whilst it is not possible to entirely eradicate • Promoting the physical and mental
inductions of site workers and ensuring risk, we are determined to improve our wellbeing to our employees.
they have the required competency to carry performance and reduce the number
out the tasks necessary. of injuries occurring in our working
environment. The Group IIR for the year
We have also continued to develop an App
for recording incidents and accidents, near
is 256 (2019: 297) per 100,000 persons KPIs
employed (including sub-contractors). We
misses, environmental incidents, non-
96%
are pleased with this reduction but are
conformances and good practice, providing committed to continuing to improve.
an increased ability to evaluate trends and
consider any improvements. We have continued to work with our
suppliers to reduce the risk of falls and,
In order to ensure that health and safety in conjunction with one of our suppliers,
procedures are adhered to, compliance with
our SHE management system is verified
we have developed an interactive tool to Health and safety (SHE
allow our teams to better interpret the monitoring compliance)
by a programme of site monitoring and requirements for protecting stairwell
internal and external audits, which assures configurations during construction. We will (2019: 96%)
all of our operations. Our SHE audit continue to collaborate with our suppliers
compliance scores and IIR are assured in Why we measure
and contractors to improve our processes
accordance with ISAE 3000 revised. and in particular controls for plant and • T
o demonstrate compliance with
Positive engagement is key. Our team in equipment on site. safety standards on our sites.
the Midlands has facilitated a group with • L
ead indicator highlighting areas of
Engagement with our stakeholders is key to
the Working Well together campaign, which SHE focus.
improving our operational health and safety
has promoted collaboration with others in standards. We continued to engage with
the sector, suppliers and contractors, and our groundworks contractors in developing
organised events such as health, safety and appropriate management systems to
awareness days. enhance their controls on our sites. This Risks mitigated
Our approach to health and safety continues to be a positive intervention by this principle G H
strategy and although COVID-19 interrupted
The wellbeing, health and safety of all progress, we continue to work with this Prioritising the safety of our employees
affected by our operations, including the group of stakeholders to improve standards minimises SHE incidents. Looking after
local communities in the locations we build, on our sites. their health and wellbeing over the
is of paramount importance. long term, including in regard to the
The Group’s dedicated SHE team has Promoting physical as well as impact of COVID-19, gives employees
considerable experience in providing mental wellbeing the confidence and ability to provide
proactive support and advice to our teams We recognise that positive emotional industry leading performance and
and an reactive incident led approach to wellbeing and mental health is fundamental contributes to the creation of a great
identify and mitigate health and safety risk. to colleagues and our continued business place to work.
success. We already had support structures
We issued updates to our SHE management
for our colleagues and in conjunction
system in January 2020, reflecting
with our key partner Mates in Mind have
our continued drive to improve all our
complemented this by providing mandatory
processes and procedures. These updates
mental wellbeing training to all our line
are a result of feedback and consultation
managers, including identifying signs
with our teams, on their implementation
within self and others. We will enhance this
of requirements, and any learning from
programme by providing mental health first
incidents or near misses.
aid training for colleagues to provide initial
Compliance to our SHE management key support within our workplaces.
system is verified by a programme of
We have continued with our strategy to
site monitoring and internal and external
improve the focus on occupational health,
audits. During the year, our in-house team
conducting awareness campaigns on
carried out 5,968 (2019: 6,916) monitoring
mental wellbeing and general health issues
visits and an average compliance rate of
that could affect our workforce.
96% (2019: 96%) was achieved. Our internal
audit programme of all our operating We have also continued with a programme
divisions was interrupted by COVID-19, of random drug and alcohol sampling
but we have committed to complete those and responding to suspicion reports across
locations that were not reviewed in the first our business.
quarter FY21.
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• The lifetime environmental
We are focused on the measurable steps collected knowledge and information in
performance of the homes and
that we can take to reduce both the order to refine this process and ensure we
buildings we build.
embodied carbon in our supply chain and maximise the benefits of MMC.
in-use carbon from our homes. During • Having an energy efficient and low
The AIMCH is a collaboration between carbon supply chain.
the year, we set a science-based target to
leading organisations in our sector focused
reduce indirect carbon emissions by 11% • Our approach to health and safety
on industrialising the delivery of MMC.
from our supply chain and our homes by • Innovation (MMC).
The project aims to identify and develop
2030. Our scope 3 data is reported on page
industrialised offsite solutions, which
235. Partnerships with our suppliers are
are needed to meet current and future
key to the delivery of this and we shared our
housebuilding requirements such as low
goals and key actions with suppliers at our
embodied carbon emissions. During the Risks mitigated
virtual supplier conference in July 2020. We
remain fully supportive and engaged with
year we have continued our work on this by this principle B D E F
project and have successfully completed six
the SCSS and retain our own Gold status.
advanced closed panel timber frame homes. Acting with integrity in all of our
Our focus with key suppliers is to move
relationships fosters future land and
from “education” to “implementation” of The Future Homes Standard will lead to development opportunities, allows for
environmental initiatives, with a target of changes in how we build our homes. We smooth and efficient construction, and
50% of our high carbon intensive suppliers, are actively looking at how we can design ensures that our suppliers and sub-
measured by spend, to be members of the homes which are not connected to the gas contractors benefit from continuing to
school by FY21. To support our suppliers we grid. Our Group Design and Technical team work with us.
have developed a performance assessment have visited other countries to understand
approach with the school, launched how they are delivering low carbon homes,
after our conference that will promote the challenges they are facing and solutions
implementation of initiatives. they are applying. We are also bringing
our suppliers together to understand each
We are signatories to the Gangmasters
other’s drivers and challenges in relation to
Labour Abuse Authority Construction
net zero carbon and electric, and this has
protocol, helping us share and receive
driven a number of key actions in relation
information and training materials to
to our future plans to reduce carbon
prevent modern slavery and are also a
emissions created by our operations.
signatory to the Prompt Payment Code.
The increased customer interest in Smart
During the year we received accreditation
technologies in the home has seen us
as a Living Wage Employer. All of our ↓ Members of the AIMCH
partner with Nest, part of the Google Group,
suppliers and sub-contractors are project at our Kings Quarter
to look at how we can offer smart solutions
encouraged to contact our confidential development in Warrington.
to our customers. We have done a number
Safecall hotline if they are not being paid Image taken prior to the
of trials with this technology and continue introduction of social
the Living Wage. It is a condition of all our
to work with Nest to develop a solution. distancing guidelines.
supplier and sub-contractor contracts that
they comply with the Bribery Act and our
anti-bribery and corruption policy, which is
available on the Group’s website.
As we purchase substantial amounts of
timber, we implemented a sustainable
timber sourcing policy in December 2013.
All centrally procured timber was FSC or
PEFC certified in our last timber sourcing
survey. We have implemented an external
assessment of policy to ensure we comply
with its requirements.
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• Promoting the physical and mental
to sell the magazine during the lockdown. These new commitments are in addition
wellbeing of our employees.
In the early days of the pandemic, we also to our existing collaborations. We have
donated 5,000 medical-standard facemasks maintained an industry leading partnership
to the NHS and all 400 of our defibrillators with the RSPB since 2014, which enables
to St John Ambulance and St Andrew’s First us to design and implement nature-friendly
Aid. This is in addition to our Big Barratt features into our developments, like swift Risks mitigated
NHS Thank You, under which we provide a bricks and wildlife-friendly garden guides, by this principle C K L
deposit contribution to NHS workers trying and to develop best practice on how we can
get onto the property ladder. design our developments to help nature Community relationships form part
thrive. We are currently developing a project of our strategy to be a responsible
Charitable partnerships to create digital content for residents, so business. Working together helps
The Group has also entered into new they can learn more about biodiversity us to build communities that benefit
partnerships with a number of charities and share their knowledge. We are also local people and the environment.
this year. in the second year of our partnerships These achievements mitigate the need
with the St Mungo’s Putting Down Roots for Government regulation and are
In September 2019, we signed up to a programme, which uses the therapeutic recognised during the planning process
three‑year £1.0m partnership agreement benefits of horticulture to support the for future developments.
with Outward Bound Trust. The Trust uses recovery of homeless people with mental
outdoor adventure programmes to help health challenges in London and elsewhere
young people access nature and build in England.
£4.4m
resilience and self-belief. Our partnership
will help around 2,400 children, while 82 Barratt and David Wilson
of our employees will get the opportunity Community Fund
to act as mentors on Outward Bound
courses. From 2020 onwards, the Trust will The Community Fund allows each of our
also manage our annual Big Barratt Hike, divisions to donate £1,000 each month
providing support in planning, managing to a local charity or organisation doing Raised and donated to
and fundraising for the event, in return for positive work in their area. This allows charities in the year
which our teams will raise money for the our employees to support the causes
that matter to them. This year we have (2019: £2.9m)
organisation itself.
supported a range of different causes, from
We have also entered into a three year, new equipment for a local cricket club to
44,359
£100,000 partnership with HighGround, to playgroups at a children’s hospice, and
help fund horticultural therapy services for from support groups for cancer sufferers to
injured service personnel Defence Medical library buses for local schools. A number
Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall. of our divisions chose to use this money
Part of their activity is to help maintain the to support the fight against COVID-19,
grounds at the new Friends of the Tenth donating to Meals for the NHS and St John Jobs supported
memorial at Somerby, Leicestershire, to the Ambulance.
building of which we contributed £20,000. (2019: 47,360)
We also have links to the RBLI, whom we Getting our employees involved
have previously supported. The Group also has a generous matching
scheme, under which the charitable
This year we became the official sponsors
fundraising efforts of our divisions are
of the Whizz Kidz Kidz Board, a group of
eligible for £15,000 of match funding each
young wheelchair users from across the
year, with £20,000 available for Group
country who meet four times a year to
Support functions. In FY20, our colleagues
discuss and develop recommendations
raised and the Group matched, a total of
around the issues facing disabled
£901,000. We also provide up to £1,000 of
youngsters. We will donate £60,000 to help
match funding for the efforts of individuals.
cover the transport and accommodation
We encourage employees to volunteer for a
costs for the Board for the next three years.
charity of their choice, and they are entitled
In September 2019, David Wilson Homes to one day of paid leave per year to do so. We
donated £50,000 to Canine Partners to fund also partner with Payroll Giving in Action to
the training of one of their support dogs enable employees to make regular, tax-free
and to help fund the construction of new donations to their chosen charity.
kennels at one of their training centres in
Leicestershire, near to our Group Support
Centre and registered office.
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• The energy use and carbon
Our carbon KPI is a measure of carbon battery assisted generators, which have the
emissions of our operations.
emissions per area of legally completed potential to reduce diesel use, as well as
units. A large proportion of emissions minimising noise and air pollution. • Having a low carbon supply chain.
are generated during construction. The • Reducing waste created from our
Office energy reduction plans are underway
significant delay to unit completions this operations.
at our Eastern Counties, Yorkshire West
year has therefore meant that we have • The lifetime environmental
and South Midlands offices. The results
seen a significant rise in our scope 1 and 2 performance of the homes we build.
will inform further energy improvements
location based carbon intensity – as a result
at our other offices. We have increased
of the combination of carbon emitted during
our purchase of renewable tariff REGO
the construction stages, coupled with the
backed electricity from 46% to 68%. We
fact that these units did not legally complete.
have identified further energy savings for KPIs
We have a target to reduce our carbon sites and offices as part of compliance with
1.92
intensity for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse Phase 2 of the Energy Saving Opportunities
gas emissions by 29% by 2025 from 2018 Scheme.
levels. In order to help achieve this, we
We have pledged to buy 100% of our
are introducing telematics technology to
electricity on renewable tariffs by 2025.
all generators to provide new insights on
This will prepare the way to achieving our
diesel reduction opportunities and are
working with plant manufacturers and
target of becoming net zero carbon in our Carbon intensity (per 100
operations by 2040 at the latest.
hire companies to provide telematics sq.m. of legally completed
reports, to alert our equipment handlers
on our construction sites when there are
Our scope 1, 2 and scope 3 business build area)
travel and transmission and distribution
opportunities to reduce diesel consumption. emissions, have limited assurance to (2019 (restated): 1.75)
We are conducting trials of solar and the ISAE 3000 (revised) standard by an
Why we measure
independent third party.
• M
onitors environmental impact of
our business activities.
• M
onitors progress in carbon
reduction arising from our
Greenhouse gas emissions 2020 2019 2018 2015
operations.
Scope 1 tCO2e 18,374 24,832 24,966 24,019
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↑ An eco-friendly garden at our Ladden Garden Having a low carbon supply chain The lifetime environmental
Village site in North Yate, Bristol.
Scope 3 emissions performance of the homes we build
We have set a science-based target to Water
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Risk management
Process of identifying our The Risk Committee considers the new and Overall assessment
principal risks emerging risks identified by the business The Board has completed its assessment
and the need for mitigation.
Strategic Report
In pursuing our strategic priorities to create of the Group's principal and emerging
value for stakeholders, we experience During the year, climate change and social risks, including those that would threaten
risk. The Board is responsible for the trends have been identified as emerging its business model, future performance,
overall stewardship of our system of risk risks. The Group is currently undertaking solvency or liquidity.
management and must ensure that the scenario analysis to determine the potential The current risk profile is within our
Group maintains the appropriate level of risk impact of and mitigations available for tolerance range; the Group is willing to
to achieve its objectives whilst remaining climate change and will identify it as accept a moderate level of operational risk
true to its principles. a principal risk in future if warranted. in order to deliver financial returns.
Emerging risks are detailed on page 77. No
Risk management controls are integrated new principal risks have been identified. There may be instances in which these
into all levels of our business and across risks could have a moderate adverse
all of our operations, including at site, In addition, reputational risk could impact on the Group, be it financially or
divisional, regional and Group level. The potentially arise from a number of sources operationally. To ensure that the Group’s
roles and responsibilities of the Board, its including external and internal influences business model remains resilient over
committees and all levels of management relating to the housebuilding sector which, the medium and long term, the Group
from a risk management perspective are when combined or over a period of time, has modelled these scenarios alongside
summarised on page 78. could create a new principal risk. The achievable mitigating actions. The results
Group actively manages the impact of are presented in the Viability statement on
We evaluate risks, how these have changed reputational risk by carefully assessing the
over time and what actions are being taken page 79.
potential impact of all the principal risks and
to mitigate them. They are then fed into the implementing mitigation actions to minimise
Group’s detailed risk register which also those risks. Impact of COVID-19
includes a number of cross-functional Group
wide risks. There is an overarching risk of a significant COVID-19 presents a risk to the
unexpected event, such as the COVID-19 health and safety of our employees,
Risks are reviewed by divisional and pandemic, having a material impact on
regional management as well as by sub-contractors and customers. The
the business, manifesting through the Group prioritises health and safety and
Senior Management and the Board, which Group’s principal risks. Our business has
ensures there is a regular ‘bottom-up’ and has implemented COVID-19 working
an established action plan for significant practices and protocols in line with the
‘top‑down’ consideration of risks. unexpected events, the effectiveness of latest guidance from the Government,
The risk register is reviewed on a regular which has been demonstrated by our Public Health Authorities and the
basis by the Risk Committee which response to COVID-19 this year. Construction Leadership Council.
considers the severity of each risk, the The Risk Committee reports its
required mitigating actions and business In addition, the pandemic has
recommendations on changes to and actions heightened the Group’s other principal
procedures and controls. The severity of to mitigate against the Group’s principal and
the risk is determined based on a defined risks: it has required the Group
emerging risks to the Audit Committee. The to quickly adapt to a new working
scoring system assessing risk impact and Audit Committee assesses these reports
likelihood after the implementation of risk environment, involving changes to
in light of business performance and the construction methods and IT systems,
mitigation strategies. environmental social and governance coupled with economic uncertainty and
The Group has identified ten principal risks matters embodied in our strategic principles challenges for our supply chain.
that it considers to be of high impact and and makes recommendations to the Board
likelihood, detailed on pages 72 to 76. The as to the appropriate actions to adopt. As the pandemic has evolved, the
principal risks are presented by reference to Board has reassessed its impact on
the strategic priorities to which they relate. Risk appetite principal risks. In addition, a ‘bottom-
The illustration of the probability does not The risk appetite for the Group is set by up’ evaluation was completed to ensure
consider the relative size of any associated the Board. It has identified operational a comprehensive consideration of
financial or reputational impact of each item. categories against which both our current the risks to the business. Additional
risk profile and our risk tolerance range are mitigating actions have been
Why and how our risks change defined. Tolerances are dependent on the implemented where necessary.
The principal risks identified, separately macroeconomic context and we may adjust The impact of COVID-19 on each risk
or in combination, could have a material our risk appetite accordingly. and the mitigating actions adopted in
adverse effect on the implementation of In defining our risk appetite, the Board has response are detailed on pages 72 to
the Group strategy, our business, financial taken into account the expectations of its 77. Changes arising from the virus are
performance, shareholder value and shareholders and other stakeholders. denoted by the symbol .
returns and reputation.
The Group has updated its forecasts
At each Risk Committee, updates on with its best estimate of the impact of
principal risk areas are presented and these risks and reflected this within its
ongoing mitigating actions reviewed. The going concern and Viability statement.
Chairman of the Audit Committee routinely
attends Risk Committee meetings in order
to provide independent challenge to the risk
management process.
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Principal risks
Principal risk
The Group has identified ten principal risks that it considers to be of material operational impact and likelihood:
The principal risks are further detailed on pages 72 to 76, categorised by the strategic priorities to which they relate.
Emerging risks are detailed on page 77.
Key risk
Principal risk Risk level (net of mitigation) Risk appetite and response/mitigation indicators
Customer first
A H — M —
Economic environment, including COVID-19 and the ongoing • Continual monitoring of the market at a Gross and
housing demand and mortgage requirement for social Board, Executive Committee, regional and operating
availability distancing has disrupted divisional level, leading to amendments margins,
Changes in the UK macroeconomic the UK economy and greatly in the Group’s forecasts and planning as PBT, ROCE,
environment may lead to falling heightened uncertainty over necessary. EPS, TSR,
demand or tightened mortgage employment levels in the ssessed likely market impact of
A total home
availability, on which the majority of short and medium term. COVID-19. The Group’s Viability statement completions
our customers are reliant, reducing Future developments of the is on page 79.
the affordability of our homes. virus or an unfavourable • Comprehensive sales policies and regular
An inability to meet customers’ needs outcome to negotiations review of pricing, local markets and
will lead to reduced volumes and regarding the UK’s developing good working relationships with
affect our ability to provide profitable relationship with the mortgage lenders.
growth. EU could cause further • Quarterly site valuations based on the
economic disruption. latest market data.
Responsibility:
From April 2021, the • Maintenance of an appropriate capital
Executive Committee Government’s Help to Buy structure and balance sheet control.
scheme will be subject to • Planning for the end of the transition
regional caps and restricted period for the UK’s exit from the EU and
to first time buyers. The adapting business operations as necessary.
scheme is due to end in
• Development of alternative strategies
March 2023.
to drive sales following the announced
changes to Help to Buy.
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Key risk
Principal risk Risk level (net of mitigation) Risk appetite and response/mitigation indicators
Strategic Report
Great places
B M — M —
C M — M —
Government regulation and The Government continues • Considerable in-house technical Gross and
planning policy to reiterate its commitment and planning expertise focused on operating
Changes in the regulatory to facilitating the provision complying with regulations and achieving margin,
environment affect the conditions and of new homes, but the implementable planning consents that PBT, ROCE,
time taken to obtain planning approval planning process remains meet local requirements. EPS, TSR,
and technical requirements including lengthy and complex. • Robust and rigorous design standards for total home
Building Regulations, increasing the the homes and places we develop that completions
Changes to Building
challenge of providing quality homes Regulations, such as exceed current and expected statutory
where they are most needed. the Future Homes requirements.
Sufficient, appropriate planning Standard effective in • Policies and technical guidance manuals
permissions on new sites will enable 2025, will increase design for employees on regulatory compliance
the Group to deliver disciplined requirements. and the standards of business conduct
volume growth at our target margins. expected.
• Consultation with Government agencies,
Responsibility: membership of industry groups to
Operations Committee help monitor, understand and plan for
proposed regulation change.
D L — M —
Joint ventures and consortia Our investment in JVs is ontinual communication with our JV and
C ROCE,
The Group can facilitate large or £152.1m (2019: £189.0m) a consortia partners concerning the impact total home
complex developments through joint reduction from the previous of COVID-19 on trading arrangements and completions
ventures or consortia arrangements, year. contractual requirements.
allowing the provision of housing in he temporary closure of
T • All potential JVs are subject to formal
particular areas of need by sharing our construction sites and appraisal and approval by the Group’s
risk and capital requirements. sales centres as a result of Land Committee and the Board.
Securing more JV sites that meet COVID-19 also affected our • Once operational, the performance of
our hurdle rates enables disciplined JV and consortium sites. JVs and consortia are subject to regular
volume growth, but the arrangements review.
may be complex and capital intensive.
Responsibility:
Operations Committee
Risk level/appetite H High risk M Medium risk L Low risk Change from previous year ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease — No change
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Key risk
Principal risk Risk level (net of mitigation) Risk appetite and response/mitigation indicators
Leading construction
E H ↑ L —
F H ↑ L —
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Key risk
Principal risk Risk level (net of mitigation) Risk appetite and response/mitigation indicators
Strategic Report
Investing in our people
G H ↑ L —
Safety, health and environment The Group continues to ites and sales centres are operating
S Health
Health and safety or environmental focus on health and safety, under a detailed set of social distancing and safety
breaches can result in incidents ensuring consistent controls and hygiene practices and protocols in line (SHE audit
affecting employees, sub-contractors are in place to reduce with the latest Government guidance. compliance)
and site visitors and undermine the accidents and injuries. • Nominated social distancing marshal
creation of a great place to work. The Group IIR rate for the present on all sites.
SHE breaches affect the wellbeing year is 256 (2019: 297) per • Internal committed health and safety team.
of our employees and could result 100,000 persons employed • Regular health and safety monitoring,
in reputational damage, criminal (including sub-contractors). internal and external audits of all
prosecution and civil litigation, and he Group has acted
T operational units, and regular Senior
delays in construction or increased to minimise the risk Management reviews of developments.
costs. to its employees, sub- • Continued reinforcement of Group SHE
Responsibility: contractors and customers policies and procedures.
of contracting COVID-19 • Dedicated SHE Board and SHE Operations
Safety, Health and Environment
whilst at work, incurring Committee that review key performance
Operating Committee
additional cost. indicators and improvement plans.
The pandemic and the • Quarterly performance reviews by
workplace changes it divisional management within all
has required present a operating units.
challenge to the physical, • Independent reviews of our SHE processes.
mental and financial
artnered with benefit providers to offer
P
wellbeing of employees.
additional online training to support
the wellbeing of employees during the
COVID-19 lockdown, including on their
mental health, and working from home.
H M ↓ M —
Risk level/appetite H High risk M Medium risk L Low risk Change from previous year ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease — No change
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Key risk
Principal risk Risk level (net of mitigation) Risk appetite and response/mitigation indicators
I M ↑ L —
Availability of finance and working In November 2019 the • Committed bank facilities and private Average net
capital Group extended its £700m placement notes of around £900m with cash
Unavailability of sufficient borrowing RCF until 2024 with the maturity on the RCF in 2024 and the
and surety facilities to settle option to extend this further USPP in 2027.
liabilities, manage working capital, by one year. In addition, Increased frequency of monitoring of
respond to changes in the economic the Group holds £200m of working capital and cash requirements
environment, and take advantage fixed rate USPP notes that and compliance with banking covenants.
of appropriate land buying and mature in 2027.
btained confirmation of eligibility for
O
operational opportunities to deliver he temporary closure
T CCFF until March 2021, should it be
strategic priorities. of construction sites and required.
Responsibility: sales centres in the year in • Policy requiring minimum headroom of
response to the COVID-19 £150m of drawings against committed
Treasury Committee pandemic significantly facilities.
reduced cash inflows to the
• Maintenance of an appropriate capital
Group. The Group actively
structure
managed its cash flows
with average net cash for • Assessed the medium and long-term
the year of £348.3m and net viability of the business model (page 79).
assets of £4,840.3m as at
30 June 2020.
J M — L —
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Emerging Risks
Key risk
Strategic Report
Emerging risk Current status Response/mitigation indicators
Customer first
Risk level/appetite H High risk M Medium risk L Low risk Change from previous year ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease — No change
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Monitoring risk
throughout the Board
Group
Overall responsibility for corporate strategy, governance, performance, internal controls and risk management.
Defines the Group’s appetite for risk and monitors risks to ensure they are effectively managed,
including agreeing actions where necessary.
Monitoring business and operational performance and changes in key risks facing the business.
Responsible for ensuring that the Risk Management Policy is implemented and embedded within the business and
appropriate actions are taken to manage risks.
Whistleblowing
line and
audit reports
throughout Operations Risk Committee Treasury Land Committee Safety, Health
the year Committee CONSIDERS Operating and Environment
B
ALL RISKS Committee Operating
C D E
Considers identified Reviews and Committee
I authorises all
F K risks and their
mitigation Manages liquidity proposed land G
Reviews operating
and counterparty acquisitions to Reviews the
performance Identifies new and
risk and ensures manage land effectiveness
emerging risks
that treasury acquisition risk of health and
policies are safety policies
Technology risk implemented and and establishes
sub-committee embedded within controls and
J the business procedures to
manage these risks
Identifies and
considers
technology related
risks and their
mitigation
Denotes responsibility for principal risk A Economic environment, including housing demand and mortgage availability B Land availability
C Government regulation and planning policy D Joint ventures and consortia E Construction F Availability of raw materials, sub-contractors
and suppliers G Safety, health and environment H Attracting and retaining high-calibre employees I Availability of finance and working capital
J IT K Social trends L Climate change
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Viability statement
Going concern The Group continues to be subject to its Where necessary, mitigating actions were
In determining the appropriate basis of principal risks, which have been reassessed modelled that would be adopted by the
in light of COVID-19. The principal risks, Group in response to these circumstances.
Strategic Report
preparation of the Financial Statements,
the Directors are required to consider including developments resulting from the These primarily involved a reduction in
whether the Group can continue in pandemic, are detailed in pages 72 to 76. In investment in inventories in line with the
operational existence for the foreseeable particular, the economic outlook remains fall in expected sales and the actions
future. Accordingly, after making enquiries unclear. This Viability statement considers successfully deployed during the Group’s
and having considered forecasts and the impact that these risks (particularly closure of its operations in March 2020. It
appropriate sensitivities, the Directors those related to the economic environment is assumed that the Group does not receive
have formed a judgement, at the time of and availability of finance and working Government assistance and does not utilise
approving the Financial Statements, that capital) might have on its ability to meet its the CCFF.
there is a reasonable expectation that the targets in current market conditions over
the review period. Under the described scenarios, the
Group has adequate resources to continue Group is able to operate within its current
in operational existence for the foreseeable To assess the Group’s resilience to adverse facilities, meet its liabilities as they fall due,
future, being at least 12 months from outcomes, its forecast performance over and remain in compliance with its financial
the date of these Financial Statements. the three-year period, including dividends, covenants in the assessed period. The
(More information on the going concern was sensitised to reflect a series of mitigating actions required do not disrupt
judgement can be found in note 1.3 to the scenarios based on the Group’s principal the Group’s ability to grow over the long
Financial Statements.) For this reason, risks and the downside prospects for the term.
they continue to adopt the going concern UK economy and housing market presented
basis in the preparation of these Financial in the latest external economic forecasts. Based on this review, the Directors confirm
Statements. that they have a reasonable expectation
This assessment included a reasonable that the Group will be able to continue in
Viability statement worst-case scenario in which the Group’s operation and meet its liabilities as they
In accordance with the Code, the Directors principal risks manifest to a severe but fall due over the three-year period of their
have assessed the prospects and financial plausible level. The assessed risks, assessment.
viability of the Group over the longer term, for which the impacts were applied in
aggregate, were as follows: Assessing the Group's prospects beyond
taking into account both its current position the review period, the Directors consider
and circumstances, and the potential impact that the demand for high-quality new
of its principal risks. The Group’s business homes will remain strong due to long term
model is presented on pages 30 and 31 and Principal risk Impact modelled undersupply. The Group has maintained
its future prospects are primarily monitored a well-capitalised balance sheet and
through the risk management processes A operates a resilient business model
detailed on page 71. focused on quality and customer service. As
A decline in demand
Economic a result, the Group is well placed to emerge
For the long term viability statement, leading to a 25%
environment, from the short to medium term disruption
the Directors consider that a three-year reduction in total
including caused by COVID-19 and rebuild completion
review period is appropriate. This period sales volumes
housing demand pre-COVID-19 volumes towards its medium term target of
is aligned with the Group’s bottom-up
three-year planning and forecasting cycle, and mortgage levels and 10% 20,000 wholly owned completions. Through
during which a wide range of information availability fall in private this, disciplined land acquisition and the
relating to present and future business ASP, followed by a optimisation of performance across build
conditions is considered, including those gradual recovery. and sales, the Group will look to rebuild to
impacting on expected profitability, cash achieve margin improvement and target
flows, and funding requirements. Reduced ROCE of 25%.
trading arising as a result of COVID-19 F
The Strategic Report on pages 2 to 79 was
has increased our land bank years metric, A 5% increase in
Availability of raw approved by the Board and is signed on its
but future land investment will continue to the cost of material
materials, behalf by
focus on our return on capital and aim for a and labour arising
sub-contractors
shorter than sector average supply of owned from shortfalls in David Thomas
and suppliers supply, for instance
land of c. 3.5 years, with which the three- Chief Executive
year review period is broadly consistent. following the end of
the transition period 1 September 2020
The Group has adapted its business plan for withdrawal from
in response to COVID-19. This is reflected the EU.
in the Group’s forecasts through reduced
sales volumes and increased build times as
we prioritise the safety of our employees, E
sub-contractors and customers. The A two month
Construction
plan also incorporates the likely market nationwide closure
impact of the planned changes in the Help of sales centres and
to Buy Scheme in 2021 and 2023. The construction sites.
G
Group is forecast to remain profitable and
sustainable in the new trading environment. Safety, health and
environment
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Board of Directors
We have an experienced
and committed Board,
which continues to focus
on promoting the success
and long term sustainable
value of the Group. N R D
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S D R S A N
A N R
Governance
and Deputy Chief Executive Director
Appointment to the Board: Appointment to the Board: Appointment to the Board: Appointment to the Board:
Steven joined the Board as an Jessica joined the Board as an Richard joined the Board as a Nina joined the Board as a
Executive Director on 1 July Executive Director and Chief Non-Executive Director on Non-Executive Director on
2001 and subsequently Chief Financial Officer on 2 April 2012 and became Senior 3 December 2012.
Operating Officer on 5 July 2012. 22 June 2017. Independent Director on
16 November 2016. Skills and qualifications:
He became Deputy Chief
Skills and qualifications: Nina brings a wealth of
Executive on 24 February 2016
Jessica brings significant Skills and qualifications: marketing experience to the
and is responsible for
the Group’s housebuilding financial experience to the Richard has considerable board Board. She was formerly the
operations. Board. She joined the Group experience and a broad range Global Chief Marketing Officer
in 2007 as Head of Financial of property knowledge. He at Barclaycard, the payments
Skills and qualifications: Accounting and was promoted was a senior executive at Land subsidiary of Barclays plc, until
Steven has over 40 years’ to Group Financial Controller Securities Group plc (joining the 2013. Prior to Barclaycard Nina
experience in the housebuilding in 2010. Prior to this, Jessica main Board in 2005), a Non- was Senior Vice President,
industry, having joined us held various positions at Wilson Executive Director of Emaar Global Brand Management at
in 1978 as a junior quantity Bowden plc (2005–2007) and Malls PJSC, a member of the InterContinental Hotels Group
surveyor and progressing PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Board for Battersea plc, and worked at Diageo plc,
through the business to assume LLP (2000–2005). Jessica is Power Station Development latterly as Commercial Strategy
the roles of Technical Director a member of the Institute of Company, and a Director and Director.
and Managing Director of Chartered Accountants of President of the British Council
Scotland. of Shopping Centres, the main External appointments:
Barratt York, before being
appointed Regional Director for industry body for retail property Nina is currently Chief
External appointments: Marketing Officer at O2
Barratt Northern in 1999. Steven owners. Richard is a Chartered
was also previously a trustee of Jessica holds no external Surveyor. (Telefonica UK) and a Trustee
the UK Green Building Council. appointments. for the Great Ormond Street
External appointments: Hospital Children’s Charity.
External appointments: Richard is a Non-Executive
Steven holds no external Director and Senior Independent
appointments. Director of Shaftsbury plc. He is
also a Non-Executive Director of
Unite Group plc.
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A N A N D
R R
Key Appointment to the Board: Appointment to the Board: Appointment to the Board:
A Audit Committee Jock joined the Board as a Sharon joined the Board as a Tina was appointed to the role
Non-Executive Director on Non-Executive Director on of Company Secretary on
N Nomination Committee 1 July 2016. 1 January 2018. 1 January 2016.
Skills and qualifications: Skills and qualifications: Skills and qualifications:
R Remuneration Committee
Jock, a Chartered Accountant, Sharon is Chair of the John Tina joined the Group in 2008 as
brings a multitude of business Lewis Partnership and also Assistant Company Secretary,
D Disclosure Committee
and finance experience to the brings over 25 years’ experience and was promoted to the role
Board. Until last year, he was in the public sector to the of Deputy Company Secretary
S Safety, Health and Chairman of Hill and Smith Board. She was, until recently, in 2011. Prior to this, Tina held
Environment Committee Chief Executive of Ofcom and various Company Secretarial
Holdings plc and Enquest
plc. Jock was previously was formerly Director General, positions within the private and
Chair of Committee
Senior Independent Director Public Spending and Second professional services sectors
of Oxford Instruments plc Permanent Secretary to HM including TMF Corporate
and Non-Executive Director Treasury. She also previously Secretarial Services Limited
and Chairman of the Audit held roles at the British and Ernst & Young LLP. Tina
Committees of Dixons Carphone Embassy in Washington, the is a Fellow of the Institute of
plc and A&J Mucklow Group No 10 Policy Unit, the World Chartered Secretaries and
plc. He also spent 30 years with Bank and various Government Administrators.
Ernst & Young LLP, holding a departments including the
External appointments:
number of leadership positions Department for International
in the UK and globally, including Development, the Department Tina holds no external
20 years as a partner. of Work and Pensions and the appointments.
Ministry of Justice.
External appointments:
Jock is Chair of the Audit External appointments:
Committee Chairs’ Independent Sharon is Deputy Chair of
Forum. Sadlers Wells, a contemporary
dance company.
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of:
Governance
Deputy Chief Executive
Rob has responsibility for the Group’s Jeremy is responsible for the Group’s See page 82
human resources strategy, including overall sales, marketing and customer
recruitment, remuneration and benefits, experience strategy and delivery. In addition
talent and performance management and to these responsibilities, Jeremy has
training and development programmes. executive responsibility for IT, business
change and sustainability.
Career and experience:
Rob joined the Group in August 2012 from Career and experience:
Dairy Crest Plc where he was Group HR Jeremy joined the Group in 2008 and has
Director for six years. Before joining Dairy wide experience in marketing and retail
Crest, Rob was HR Director at Travis operations, having held a similar role at the
Perkins Plc and previously held senior Spirit Group. Prior to that, Jeremy worked
HR roles at Celesio AG and Wickes. Rob for Allied Domecq PLC and Marston’s PLC,
was a member of the CITB Council until having graduated in Economics at Leeds
December 2017 and is now a member of University.
the new CITB Nation Council for England.
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From 1 July 2020, the Group operates through five geographic housebuilding
regions and a commercial division. During the year ended 30 June 2020, the
Group operated from six geographical regions. Each operation has a Managing
Director as follows:
Doug is responsible for the Mike is responsible for the Bernard is responsible for Richard is responsible for the
Group’s operations in the Group’s operations in the the Group’s operations in the Group’s operations in the East
Scotland Region, which consists Northern Region, which consists Central Region, which consists Region, which consists of six
of three divisions and our timber of four divisions. He is also of five divisions. In addition, he divisions. He is also responsible
frame operations at Oregon. responsible for the Group’s heads up Barratt Partnerships, for the Group’s procurement
commercial which is responsible for function.
Career and experience:
and construction functions. identifying and securing
Doug joined the Group in Career and experience:
public land and partnering
January 1974. Formerly Career and experience: Richard joined the Group in
opportunities.
Regional Director of Barratt Mike joined the Group in June 2007 following the acquisition
Scotland and Managing Director 2004. Formerly Managing Career and experience: of Wilson Bowden plc, where
of Barratt North Scotland, he Director of Barratt North East, Bernard joined the Group in he was Operations Director and
was appointed to his current he was appointed to his current 1981. Formerly Managing previously Finance Director for
role in January 2017. role in January 2017. Director of Barratt Newcastle, David Wilson Homes Limited.
he was appointed to his current He was appointed to his current
position in July 2010. position in July 2008.
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Governance
Chris Burton Gary Ennis Nick Richardson
Regional Managing Regional Managing Managing Director –
Director – Director – Wilson Bowden
West London and Southern Developments
(retired 30 June 2020) (until 30 June 2020);
London, West and
Southern
(from 1 July 2020)
Chris was responsible for the Gary is responsible for the Nick is responsible for the
Group’s operations in the West Group’s operations in the Group’s commercial business,
Region, which consists of three London and Southern Region, Wilson Bowden Developments.
divisions, prior to his retirement which consists of six divisions.
on 30 June 2020. Following Chris Burton’s Career and experience:
retirement, Gary has assumed Nick joined Wilson Bowden plc
Career and experience: in 1991 and was appointed to his
responsibility for the Group’s
Chris joined the Group in 1985. operations in the West Region. current role in 1999. Nick joined
Formerly Managing Director of the Group in 2007 following
Barratt Yorkshire West for 13 Career and experience: the acquisition of Wilson
years, he was appointed to Gary joined the Group in 1995. Bowden plc. Nick is a Chartered
the role of Regional Managing Formerly Managing Director of Surveyor.
Director in July 2012. Barratt North London he was
appointed Regional Managing
Director of Southern in January
2006, of London in October 2016,
and West on 1 July 2020.
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Sharon White
11/11
n Board meetings attended
n Board meetings held
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Section of the Code How we have applied the Code Further information
Governance
necessary resources are available to meet the purpose, values and strategy is given in the
Group’s objectives, measure performance and Strategic Report.
establish an effective risk and internal control Information on the Group’s stakeholders (including See pages 38 to 48
framework. the workforce), how we engage with them and the
The Board recognises the importance of engaging impact of that engagement on the Board’s decisions is
with the workforce and other stakeholders and set out in the Section 172 Statement and Stakeholder
using feedback from them to inform its decisions. engagement section in the Strategic Report.
Information regarding the management of conflicts See page 108
of interest is provided in the Nomination Committee
report.
Division of responsibilities
The Chair leads the Board, facilitates constructive This section outlines:
relations amongst its members and ensures • Board balance and how responsibilities are divided See pages 96 to 99
information received is accurate, timely and clear. amongst the Board, its Committees and individual
Executive Directors manage the business on a day- Directors;
to-day basis. • Chair and Non-Executive Director independence; See pages 97 and 102
The Non-Executive Directors, all of whom are • membership and attendance at the Board; and See page 86
independent, provide an appropriate level of scrutiny • the structure and composition of the Board and its See pages 80 to 82
and constructive challenge, strategic guidance and Committees. and 98 to 99
specialist advice and hold management to account.
Information regarding the evaluation of individual See pages 103 and
Board policies and processes are in place to ensure Directors, and the time commitments of the Chair and 108
that the Board functions effectively and efficiently. Non-Executive Directors is given in the Nomination
Committee report.
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Section of the Code How we have applied the Code Further information
Remuneration
The Board, through its Remuneration Committee, This section sets out:
has established a formal and transparent procedure • details of the Group’s remuneration policy and See pages 127 to 136
for developing its policy on executive remuneration proposed changes for FY21;
and determining Director and Senior Management
• how the policy operated during FY20, including See pages 142 to 151
remuneration.
remuneration outcomes based on the Company’s
The remuneration policy and practices are designed performance and taking into account independent
to support the strategy and promote the long term judgement and discretion applied for the Company’s
sustainable success of the Group. and individual performance and wider circumstances;
and
Executive remuneration is aligned to the Group’s
purpose and values to support the successful • how policy will be applied in FY21. See pages 139 to 141
delivery of the Group’s long term strategy.
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COVID-19
Following the Prime Minister’s lockdown announcement on 23 March 2020, the Board closely
Governance
Customer first
monitored and actively managed the impact of COVID-19 on the business and in particular the
Group’s employees, customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.
The Board took immediate measures to manage the Group’s cost base and cash flows to ensure Investing in our people
resilience whilst ensuring the health and safety of its employees, customers, suppliers and sub-
contractors. The measures implemented included: Keeping people safe
• temporary closure of all of our sales centres, construction sites and offices by
27 March 2020;
Being a trusted partner
• suspension of all land buying activity;
• cessation of all recruitment activity;
• postponement of non-essential capital expenditure; Ensuring the financial health
of our business
• active management of cash flows whilst ensuring that our suppliers and sub-contractors
continue to be paid on time;
• cancellation of the interim dividend, which was due to be paid on 11 May 2020, the final
ordinary and special dividends payable in November 2020 and the special dividend proposed
for payment in November 2021;
• furloughing around 85% of our employees at their normal pay in order to safeguard jobs;
• a successful application for access to funding under the CCFF to enhance the Group’s liquidity
position. Utilisation of the CCFF is not anticipated;
• a voluntary 20% reduction in base salary and fees for all Executive Directors,
the wider Executive and Regional Managing Director team, the Chair and the
Non-Executive Directors for the period our sites were closed;
• supported the recommendation of the Executive Directors and the decision of the
Remuneration Committee that there would be no payments to any Director or employee under
the FY20 annual bonus scheme;
• monitored the establishment of extensive COVID-19 working practices and protocols, to enable
site operations to gradually restart from 11 May 2020 in England and Wales and from 1 June
2020 in Scotland; and
• return of the funding received under the CJRS taking into account the Group’s financial
position.
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Reviewed the Company’s appetite for risk, identified emerging risks and approved the principal
Being a trusted partner
risks and uncertainties affecting the business. See pages 71 to 78 for further information.
Robustly reviewed and approved the effectiveness of internal control and risk management
Building strong community
systems. For further information see page 99.
relationships
Received regular updates from the Audit Committee in respect of internal and external
audit reviews.
Ensuring the financial health
Considered recommendations of the Audit Committee regarding year end matters, including of our business
Annual Report and Accounts: fair, balanced and understandable; letter of representation;
re-appointment of External Auditor; long term viability statement and adoption of going concern
basis of accounting. See the Audit Committee report on pages 109 to 119.
Stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement is a key focus for the Board and its importance was brought to the
forefront during the COVID-19 lockdown. Details of how the Board engaged, directly and Customer first
indirectly, with its stakeholders prior to, during and since the lockdown period and how this
impacted the Board’s decisions can be found on pages 38 to 49 in the Strategic Report.
Great places
Leading construction
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Our culture
The key traits that were identified as the culture of the business were:
Governance
Do the right thing Customer focus
always ensure that what we do is in line with our policies and always strive to meet the expectations and needs of our
procedures and looks after the interests of our stakeholders customers, both internal and external
Our work on enhancing the culture of the business was impeded by the onset of COVID-19. Therefore during FY21, the Board will revisit
the outcomes of the review to confirm our culture and to formally approve and agree the cascading of the values that will underpin this. In
addition, the Board will lead the way in determining what actions are required to further enhance the culture within which we operate. This
review will take into account the feedback received from the business and look to ensure continued consistency in our approach throughout
the organisation, further support open, honest and transparent communication and ensure that we continue to learn from our mistakes to
make Barratt an even better place to work. Details of how culture aligns with our purpose, and strategy can be found on pages 32 to 35 in
the Strategic Report.
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96%
Audit team undertake regular reviews
on the compliance against policies,
The Board is responsible for monitoring and processes and procedures and reports
assessing our culture. The Chair ensures its findings to the Audit Committee,
that the Board is operating appropriately and who ultimately report to the Board. The
sets the Board’s culture. This, in turn, forms Internal Audit team also provide updates
Health and safety (SHE the culture of the Company, which the Chief to the Board on any matters raised via
Executive, supported by the other Executive
monitoring compliance) Directors and Senior Management, is
the Group’s whistleblowing procedure
(see page 118).
(2019: 96%) responsible for ensuring is embedded
throughout the business and its operations • HBF Five Star rating – employees
and in our dealings with our stakeholders. across all levels of the organisation
recognise the importance of
84.2%
The Board measures the culture of the maintaining high standards of quality
workplace through internal and external to support our strategic priorities of
KPIs, which also enable it to identify further Customer First (page 50 and 51) and
actions that may be required to ensure that Great Places (pages 52 and 53) and
the culture remains appropriate. These are to be seen to be doing the right thing.
Employee engagement set out below: This is supported by the NHBC Pride
in the Job Award achievements by our
2020 • Safety, health and the environment –
individual site managers (page 55).
there is zero tolerance towards
(2019: 84.5%)* breaches relating to the health and
safety of our employees, suppliers, Culture in action
sub-contractors and the general
* Our 2019 engagement score was been re- public. The Group is also conscious COVID-19 may have hampered our progress
calculated (from 82%) to use our updated of the impact that its operations have with completing the review in to our culture
2020 definition. As part of the transition from on the environment, so the Board are and values, but it certainly confirmed how
our previous independent provider, we made updated regularly of any environmental well, our culture especially, is embedded
a planned change to the definition of the breaches and of any new or ongoing
Engagement Index in 2020. We replaced an within our business. Below are some
investigations and outcomes of such. examples of our culture in action during
engagement measure to be a more valid and
robust measure of engagement. • Employee engagement survey – this FY20:
survey is conducted annually and
10%
Doing the right thing
*
contains a number of culture-related
questions; the answers to which are • Temporarily closed all construction
reviewed by the Executive Directors and sites, sales centres and offices to
Senior Management team. The Chief protect our employees, customers,
Executive reports the findings to the suppliers, sub-contractors and the
Board. We are looking to further adapt
Employee turnover the survey to include questions relating
general public.
• Continued to pay furloughed employees
(2019: 16%) to the core values underpinning our their normal pay.
culture once these have been formally
* Reduction due to our ongoing efforts in • Due to the resilience of the Group’s
this area and the uncertainties created
defined.
financial position, decided to return the
by COVID-19 • Employee retention – our employees funding received from the CJRS.
are our greatest asset. It is important
that we do everything that we can to • Put in place new health and safety
retain them. The Board is provided with practices and protocols, which are
regular updates on the steps being aligned to Government guidance and
taken to attract, recruit and retain verified by the British Safety Council.
employees. • Continued to make charitable donations
• Policies and procedures compliance – throughout the year including during the
all policies, processes and procedures lockdown period (see pages 18 and 19)
are reviewed and signed off by • Offered support to employees on
appropriate members of Senior maintaining physical and mental
Management and the Executive Directors wellbeing whilst working from home or
twice a year. In addition, the Board on furlough, and where assistance can
annually reviews its core policies relating be sought from if required (see page 60)
to important governance areas such as
anti-bribery and corruption; modern
slavery; health and safety, sustainability
and anti-money laundering. E-learning
modules have been developed for each
of these and employees are asked to
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measures. rights1 share capital2 Nature of holding
• Provided appropriate PPE for Customer FMR LLC 34,579,199 8.24 Indirect
Care teams to ensure that they can BlackRock, Inc. 56,413,704 5.60 Indirect
enter the homes of our customers Royal Bank of Canada 30,741,978 3.02 Direct
to undertake remediation works,
protecting our employees and our 1. Represents the number of voting rights last notified to the Company by the respective shareholder in
customers. accordance with DTR 5.1.
2. Based on the Total Voting Rights as at the relevant notification dates.
Resilience and adaptability On 9 July 2020, the Company was notified that the Royal Bank of Canada’s interest in the
• Efficiently and effectively moved voting rights in the Company’s issued share capital has reduced to below the disclosable
all employees to home working threshold. The Total Voting Rights of the Company as announced on 31 August 2020, are
arrangements at the onset of the 1,018,308,218.
lockdown, including distribution of
laptops and other essential equipment
to home addresses.
• Deployed innovative pre-cast insulated
concrete floor solution form NuSpan
and Spantherm into business as usual.
• Took action to conserve cash within the
business to increase financial resilience
such as cancelling the interim dividend
and the final ordinary and special
dividends, freezing recruitment, and
ceasing or deferring land acquisitions.
Pride in what we do
• Achieved HBF 5 star status for the 11th
consecutive year.
• Our site managers won 92 NHBC Pride
in the Job Awards – more than any
other housebuilder for the 16th year in
a row.
↑ Brendan Saba, Senior Site Manager, Megan Wilson, Sales Adviser and Shaun McGrath, Assistant
Site Manager, our team at our Huntingtower site in Perth, Scotland. Image taken prior to the
introduction of social distancing guidelines.
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Board balance
The composition of the Board, including the names, responsibilities and other details of each of the Board Directors, is set out on pages 80
to 82. The Board believes the current balance of Executive and independent Non-Executive Directors remains appropriate having regard to
the size and nature of the business, and ensures that the Board’s decision making is not dominated by any single individual or small group.
In addition, the combination of the experience, diverse backgrounds, length of service and calibre of the Non-Executive Directors further
enhances this balance and the ability to deliver the Group’s strategy whilst mitigating against the risk of ‘group think’. The responsibilities
and roles of Board members are clearly defined and set out below.
Board roles and their responsibilities
• Leads the Board in the achievement of its • Develops the Group’s strategy for the • Responsible for the Group’s operations
objectives, sets its agenda and chairs its enhancement of long term shareholder including day-to-day responsibility for SHE
meetings. return taking into account the needs of the ensuring stakeholder requirements are
• Shapes the culture in the Boardroom. Group’s stakeholders. appropriately addressed.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of the Board • Leads the implementation of the Group’s • Chairs the Operations Committee meetings,
and its governance. Strategy approved by the Board. the other members of which include the
• Responsible for the day-to-day leadership Regional Managing Directors.
• Facilitates the effective contribution of Non-
Executive Directors and constructive relations and management of the operational activities
between Executive and Non-Executive of the Group in accordance with overall
Directors. strategy and policy as determined by the
Board.
• Ensures the Board receives accurate, timely
and clear information. • Chairs the Executive Committee through
which he carries out his duties.
• Responsible for the identification and
provision of inductions and continued • Oversees corporate relations with
development needs of each Director. shareholders and other stakeholders.
Independent
Senior Independent Non-Executive Directors
Chief Financial Officer Director Nina Bibby, Jock Lennox Company Secretary
Jessica White Richard Akers and Sharon White Tina Bains
• Devises and implements the In addition to his role and • Support and constructively • Supports the Chair and Chief
Group’s financial strategy and responsibilities as an Independent challenge the Executive Executive in fulfilling their
policies. Non-Executive Director, the Senior Directors using the broad duties especially in respect of
Independent Director is available range of their experience and induction, training and Board
• Responsible for the
to shareholders, when required, to: external perspective, ensuring and Committee effectiveness
management of the Finance,
Tax, Internal Audit, Treasury and • address any material issues or the needs of stakeholders are evaluations.
Investor Relations functions. concerns which the Chair and/ appropriately considered. • Available to all Directors for
or Chief Executive have failed to • Develop proposals on strategy. advice and support.
• Supports the Chief Executive
resolve;
with his corporate relations • Monitor the implementation of • Keeps the Board regularly
responsibilities with • listen to their views to gain a the Group’s strategy within its updated on governance matters
shareholders and other balanced understanding of their risk and control framework. and best practice.
stakeholders. issues and concerns;
• Ensures Group policies and
• Manages the Group’s • evaluate the performance of the procedures are maintained and
Chair, at least annually, and meets
relationship with the External updated on a regular basis.
with the Non-Executive Directors to
Auditor. • Attends and maintains a record
appraise the Chair’s performance;
of the matters discussed
• act as a sounding board for
the Chair and, if necessary, and approved at Board and
an intermediary for the other Committee meetings.
Directors; and
• provide a conduit from the
workforce to the Board as the
designated Non-Executive Director
for workforce engagement.
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any business or other relationship with the during the financial year.
Group (or other outside interests) that might at short notice and more frequently than
influence their independence or judgement. John Allan was considered to be normal.
None of the Non-Executive Directors, or the independent on appointment to the Board
The Chair and the Non-Executive Directors
Chair, has been an employee of the Group and on taking up the role of Chair. As part
meet regularly without the Executive
companies or had a material business of the FY20 annual review of the Chair’s
Directors being present, usually prior
relationship with them. None of them has effectiveness, the Non-Executive Directors,
to or immediately following Committee
close family ties with any of the Company’s led by Richard Akers as Senior Independent
meetings, and have held six of these
advisers, directors or senior employees, or Director, considered John’s other business
meetings during the financial year.
holds cross-directorships or has significant commitments and confirmed that they do
links with other directors. None of them not impinge upon his availability to fulfil Membership and attendance
represents a significant shareholder or has his duties to the Company. John Allan has
demonstrated this throughout the year
at Board meetings
served on the Board for more than nine years.
by ensuring full attendance at each of the Members of the Board throughout the
This independence allows the Non- Board and Committee meetings, being financial year and attendance at each of
Executive Directors to constructively available to Board members whenever its scheduled meetings, as well as at the
challenge and scrutinise the performance required and, prior to the lockdown, he additional meetings scheduled at short
of the Executive Directors and provide spent time in the business and at the notice to discuss the impact and response
an independent perspective on business Group’s corporate office in London. John to COVID-19, cladding and Citiscape, are
strategy, performance and the integrity Allan continues to show dedication to shown on page 86.
of the financial information considered by
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Board committees
Audit Committee
• Monitors the integrity of the Group’s Financial Statements and formal announcements relating to its
financial performance, including reviewing financial reporting judgements contained within them.
• Advises the Board on whether the Group’s Financial Statements are fair, balanced and
understandable and provide the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Group’s
position and performance, business model and strategy.
• Reviews the Group’s internal financial controls and its systems for internal control and risk
management.
• Monitors and reviews the independence, objectivity and effectiveness of the External Auditor and
the Internal Audit function, and reviewing and recommending to the Board the re-appointment,
remuneration and terms of engagement of the External Auditor.
• Development and implementation of the Group’s policy on the engagement of the External Auditor to
supply non-audit services.
See pages 109 to 119 for full report
The Board
Remuneration Committee
• Designs and implements the Group’s overall remuneration strategy and policy, ensuring alignment
with purpose and strategy.
• Sets the remuneration of the Executive Directors and Senior Management.
• Monitors performance against targets.
• Determines remuneration outcomes for Executive Directors and Senior Management.
• Considers workforce remuneration and related policies and the alignment of incentives and rewards
Chief Executive
with that of the wider workforce.
See pages 123 to 151 for full report
Nomination Committee
• Monitors the composition and balance of the Board to ensure the right combination of skills,
Executive
experience and knowledge, and progressive refreshing of the Board and its Committees.
• Reviews succession plans for Board and Senior Management roles and oversees the development of
a diverse pipeline for succession. Committee
• In carrying out the above, promotes diversity of Board Directors and Senior Management. Supports the Chief Executive
• Ensures effectiveness evaluations of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors are carried in carrying out the day-to-day
out on an annual basis. management of the activities
See pages 100 to 108 for full report of the Group.
Disclosure Committee
• Ensures that the Company remains compliant with the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation.
Chief Operating
Officer
Safety, Health and Environment Committee
• Oversees the SHE issues impacting the business including, but not limited to, the Group’s
compliance with the SHE management system.
• Monitors any significant SHE risks and exposure to the business and the steps taken to mitigate
against these.
See pages 120 to 122 for full report
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internal control policies and procedures for
the identification, assessment and reporting approved by the Audit Committee. This framework forms the basis of the internal control
of risks. audit plan for the year ahead, which tests if key controls are being applied effectively in each
• Assesses individual key risks on a rolling basis operating division. Material issues identified during internal audits and follow-up action
(including the identification of the Group’s plans are reviewed by the Executive Directors and by the Board on a quarterly basis. Any
principal and emerging risks) together with the necessary actions are immediately taken to remedy any significant failings in the internal
appropriateness of any mitigations. control system. Further details of the work undertaken by Internal Audit as a consequence
of COVID-19 can be found on page 118.
The Group’s system of internal control is designed to manage risks that may impede the
achievement of the Group’s business objectives, and identify and appropriately manage
Land Committee activities where there is a high risk of corruption (including bribery) amongst employees,
• Reviews and approves all land acquisition and partners or intermediaries, rather than to eliminate those risks entirely. The system
disposal proposals across the Group.
of internal control therefore provides only reasonable, not absolute, assurance against
• Refers proposals to the Board for approval material misstatement or loss. The system of internal control does, however, provide
depending on the value of the land acquisition
or its complexity, e.g. high-rise apartments or
reasonable assurance that potential issues can be identified promptly and appropriate
joint venture arrangements. remedial action taken. Further details can be found in the risk management section of the
Strategic Report (pages 71 to 78).
The Group operates internal controls to ensure that the Group’s Financial Statements are
reconciled to the underlying financial ledgers. A review of the consolidated accounts and
Treasury Operating Committee Financial Statements is completed by management to ensure that the financial position and
• Reviews the Group’s treasury arrangements results of the Group are appropriately reflected.
and approval of changes to debt facilities.
We continue to cooperate fully with the Metropolitan Police on the ongoing investigation
• Obtains Board approval for certain types of
we instigated regarding possible misconduct in our London business. As stated in October
facility and where the facility is above the
levels delegated to the Treasury Operating 2016, we do not anticipate any materially adverse financial effect and our London business
Committee. continues to operate well.
The Board has not identified, nor been advised of, any failings or weaknesses that it has
determined to be significant. Therefore, a confirmation of necessary actions has not been
considered appropriate.
Allotment Committee
• Approves the allotment of shares within Fair, balanced and understandable
dilution limits and the authorities obtained The Board has considered whether the Annual Report and Accounts are fair, balanced and
from shareholders.
understandable. As part of their considerations, the Board has reflected on the feedback
shareholders provided in respect of our 2019 Annual Report and Accounts. It has also set
aside adequate time to review and discuss significant areas of the 2020 Annual Report
and Accounts. The Board assessed the tone, balance and language of the document being
Operations Committee mindful of the requirements of the Code and the need for consistency between the narrative
• Manages operational performance. section of the Annual Report and the Financial Statements in arriving at its conclusion.
It also received a paper from the Company Secretary explaining the process that had been
undertaken to provide assurance to the Audit Committee that the report was ‘fair, balanced
and understandable’. The Board’s formal statement on the Annual Report and Accounts
Safety, Health and Environment being fair, balanced and understandable is contained within the Statement of Directors’
Operations Committee Responsibilities on page 155. The process undertaken by the Audit Committee to assist the
• Develops the SHE strategy for the Group. Board in their assessment can be found on page 117. After considering the paper from the
• Ensures that SHE policies and procedures are Company Secretary and following its own reflections, the Board was happy to endorse the
adequately implemented and adhered to. recommendations of the Audit Committee that the FY20 Annual Report and Accounts are
• Monitors the effectiveness of the Group’s fair, balanced and understandable.
SHE systems.
On behalf of the Board
• Keeps up to date with changes in legislation
surrounding SHE matters.
John Allan
Chair
1 September 2020
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Terms of Reference
Reviewed and updated its Terms of Reference in light of the new Code provisions.
Governance
Board Diversity policy
Reviewed the Board Diversity policy and agreed not to implement formal quotas for gender and ethnicity. Agreed that
promotion of diversity and inclusion across the business was effective.
Independence
Agreed that all Non-Executive Directors (excluding the Chair) remain independent.
Re-appointments
Following a review of his effectiveness, it was agreed that the Chair, having served for six years, would
be appointed for a further three-year term.
Succession plans
Considered succession plans for Directors and Senior Management. Going forward, the Nomination Committee will
increase focus on how employees are being developed and the level of potential candidates available from internal
and external talent pools.
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Board composition
statistics Board appointment process
The Board and the Nomination Committee
are mindful of the importance of diversity to Stage 1
the success of the Company and continue
to assess this on a regular basis. Nomination Committee determines any gaps in experience or balance on the Board.
Gender diversity
37.5%
Stage 2
Nomination Committee reviews and approves an outline brief and role specification
and appoints an external recruitment consultancy for the assignment, including
62.5% preferences relating to gender or ethnicity if this is required for Board balance.
Female Male
Stage 3
Independence 12.5% Recruitment consultancy prepares an initial longlist of candidates from which it
50% develops a shortlist.
40%
Stage 4
62.5% 37.5% Nomination Committee considers the shortlist and holds interviews with potential
candidates.
Stage 6
37.5%
Board agrees terms with the chosen candidate and makes an announcement to
40% investors.
0–3 years 3–6 years 6+ years
Skills and experience (number During the year, there were no new appointments to the Board or any of its Committees.
of Directors with certain skills)
Directors
Property Industry 5
Finance/Accounting 3
Housebuilding 4
Leadership 8
Retail 3
Public Policy 3
Marketing 1
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How this supports diversity As in previous years, all Board members will Executive Directors
In considering its brief to the external stand for re-election by shareholders at the During the year, the Board undertook its
recruitment consultancy, the Committee 2020 AGM. Each of the Directors has been annual review of the Group’s succession
considers the combination of skills, subject to a formal performance evaluation plans, and met with the Chief Executive
experience and knowledge that it requires process, including the appropriateness of to discuss the succession plans for the
and identifies any gaps. As part of this a particular Director’s experience and the other Executive Directors and Senior
process, the Nomination Committee will effectiveness with which such experience is Management below Board level.
also consider the existing balance of utilised in furthering the Company’s strategy.
Following these reviews, the Nomination The aim of this review is to identify suitable
gender, ethnicity and social backgrounds
Committee and the Board are satisfied that individuals who are capable of filling senior
to help inform a candidate profile.
each Director continues to be effective in, managerial positions on a medium and
The Nomination Committee and the and demonstrates commitment to, their long term basis, whilst ensuring their
Board will continue to work only with respective roles. Biographical details of development needs are identified and
external recruitment consultancies each of the Directors are set out on pages addressed. It also seeks to ensure that
Governance
who have adopted a voluntary code of 80 to 82 of this report and reasons why the Board’s future needs are met. As part
conduct addressing gender diversity. The their contribution is, and continues to be, of their development, senior managers
Nomination Committee and the Board also important to the Company’s long term who are not at Board level are invited to
require external recruitment consultancies sustainable success can be found in the attend part of a Board meeting to present
to identify and present potential candidates Notice of the 2020 AGM. Details of the on their specialist area. This also enables
in accordance with the Parker review and Executive Directors’ service contracts can be the Board to assess the quality of internal
its recommendations regarding the ethnic found in the Remuneration report on page talent and for the individual to get a greater
diversity of boards. 133. The letters of appointment of all Non- understanding of the workings of the Board.
Executive Directors (alongside the service
Re-appointment and Succession plans are in place across
contracts for the Executive Directors) are
the business at all levels for the wider
re-election of Directors available for inspection by any person at the
workforce. Further details on the process
All of our Non-Executive Directors are Company’s registered office during normal
used are set out in the Strategic Report on
appointed by the Board for an initial office hours or via the Company’s website
page 59.
three-year term and normally serve a (www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk). Copies
second three-year term, subject to annual will also be available at the 2020 AGM for 15 How this supports a diverse pipeline
re-election by shareholders. Beyond this, minutes before the meeting and throughout. The Board continues to seek to appoint
a third term of up to three years may be The Board, in light of the results of the on merit. However, when considering
served subject to particularly rigorous performance evaluation and the breadth of succession plans the Board remains
review and taking into account the need experience of each Director, recommends cognisant of the need to ensure that there
for progressive refreshment of the Board. that shareholders approve the resolutions is a diverse range of individuals who are
Non-Executive Directors will normally step to be put forward at the 2020 AGM for the included in the plan. The business as
down from their position on the Board and re-election of the Directors. a whole continues to promote diversity
its Committees at the AGM following their and inclusion from within, particularly in
ninth anniversary. Given the long term Succession planning respect of supporting female employees
and cyclical nature of our business, it is Succession planning is a live topic at the to progress up the career ladder. Further
important to retain adequate experience on Board and Nomination Committee meetings. details of the work that has be undertaken
the Board over successive economic cycles. in this area can be found on page 104.
The length of tenure of the Board members Non-Executive Directors
is shown on page 102. The Nomination Committee reviews
Diversity and inclusion
During the year, the Nomination Committee annually the length of service of Non- Board Diversity
considered the re-appointment of John Executive Directors to support the During the year, the Nomination
Allan as Chair for a further three years, progressive refresh of the Board. As part Committee, and subsequently the Board,
given that in July 2020 he would have of this review it takes into account the reviewed the Board’s policy on diversity and
served six years on the Board. In particular, cyclicality of the business, because lessons inclusion. Our policy remains to identify
it looked at his availability outside Board gained through one property cycle can be the most suitable candidate to join the
meetings as well as his commitment useful during the next. Board having regard to the individual’s
to the business of the Group given his In accordance with our succession plan for skills, experience and knowledge. It also
other directorships and positions. The Non-Executive Directors, discussions are seeks to ensure that, in managing an
Nomination Committee was satisfied currently under way to determine what skills appointment and in succession planning,
that throughout his six year tenure, John any new Non-Executive Director would need the Nomination Committee has regard to
Allan had positively demonstrated his to possess to support the succession plans the recommendations of the Parker and the
availability in and outside of meetings for the Non-Executive Directors and the McGregor-Smith reviews on ethnicity and
and his dedication to the Company. His continuous refresh of the Board. race and the benefits of diversity, including
effectiveness in directing the Company gender, ethnicity, social background and
and his objective judgement throughout cognitive and personal strengths.
his tenure was also noted. Accordingly, the
A copy of our Diversity Policy for
re-appointment of John Allan as Chair for a
Board appointments can be found at:
third three-year term was recommended to,
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and endorsed by the Board.
sustainability/our-policies.
Board composition statistics are provided
on page 102.
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Ensure that diversity and inclusion actions Local actions. Each division has a Diversity and Inclusion
and results are communicated and visible action plan, which is reviewed regularly and
across the workforce, to help embed discussed with the Chief Executive and Chief
appropriate behaviours. Operating Officer annually.
Improve the representation of women, as Launch of second intake of Catalyst – our 64 delegates attended launch event in
well as BAME, LGBT+, disabled people and female leadership development programme. January 2020. All delegates were offered
other minorities across the group. one-to-one coaching.
Submission to Stonewall Equality Index.
Submission made and feedback received
Implementation of BAME action plan.
in early April 2020, which will inform future
Supporting work placements. actions.
Profiles of colleagues collected and shared
internally for role modelling. Signed up to
Business in the Community’s Race at Work
Charter.
Identified 14 disability work placement
opportunities working with various charities.
Working with Women In Construction to
facilitate work placements in London and
the Midlands.
Create an inclusive work environment Reciprocal mentoring. 2020 scheme launched. 128 people
that fosters creativity and innovation, and matched – 64 of which are on the Catalyst
Launch employee network.
promotes employee engagement. Programme.
Policy review.
Launched gender equality employee-led
network called ‘Under One Roof’.
Introduced paid leave for carers and those
undergoing assisted fertility. Updated
family friendly policies with gender neutral
language.
Create strong relationships with a more Dignity and respect toolbox talks. Dignity and respect toolbox talks rolled
diverse customer base. out to all sites for employees and sub-
contractors in October 2019.
Issued a Dignity, Respect and Equality Policy
across the business.
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FY19 To continue to be involved in engaging To ensure that the Group’s culture is To increase focus on management
outcomes with internal and external stakeholders recognised and understood across development, succession and
and to take their views and interests the business. diversity.
into consideration throughout the
decision making process.
Actions for To explore opportunities to gain Gain insight into how the culture To develop further the succession
FY20 further insight into the views and of the business is perceived by plans for the Chief Executive, Chief
concerns of our stakeholders and stakeholders and identify ways to better Operating Officer and Chief Financial
into overall stakeholder dynamics. communicate the culture and ensure Officer, and to continue to progress
that it continues to drive appropriate our diversity agenda.
behaviours throughout the business.
Progress The Board received various updates Steps have been taken to understand This continues to be a key area
made in FY20 on how the business engaged the culture of the business and how of focus for the Board. The Board
with its stakeholders and the this is perceived throughout the formally met with the Chief Executive
feedback received. This was taken organisation. How the culture of to discuss succession plans in detail
into consideration when making the business will be communicated for all levels of the organisation.
decisions on various areas. Details to the workforce and how it will be Updates were provided throughout
can be found in the Strategic Report measured was being developed the year as deemed appropriate and
on pages 38 to 49. pre-COVID-19. Work in this area will necessary.
continue throughout FY21. Further
details on the work undertaken to
date can be found on pages 92 to 95.
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FY19 To increase focus on succession To continue to enhance the To undertake a more risk-based
areas of in respect of key management relationship between the Audit assessment of remuneration
improvement positions. Committee and the Risk Committee, structures and continue to simplify
and to further streamline the agenda Executive Directors’ and Senior
items and papers for the Committee Management’s remuneration.
meetings.
Actions for To support further the Group HR Jock Lennox to continue to attend To work with our remuneration
FY20 Director in reviewing succession plans. Risk Committee meetings in FY20. consultants in terms of best practice
and risk assessment and refine
To undertake an assessment of To undertake a review of the
structures accordingly following
the Group’s succession planning Committee’s annual agenda and to
consultation with shareholders.
processes to identify any areas of promote the use of more executive
improvement. summaries.
Progress Information on succession planning, The Chair of the Audit Committee is The Committee continuously reviews
made in FY20 which has taken place during the now invited to all Risk Committee its remuneration structures to
year, can be found on page 103. meetings and attends either part ensure that they do not inadvertently
or all of each meeting. He also has encourage inappropriate behaviours
separate discussions with the Chair and to ensure that they focus the
of the Risk Committee to ensure that workforce on the right things. As
it is focused on the right things and the business recovers from the
addressing them appropriately. impact of COVID-19, remuneration
structures have been reviewed to:
There has been a move to
(i) mitigate against risks around
consolidate agenda items over the
retention, succession and rewarding
past year and for papers to have
inappropriate behaviours; and (ii) to
a more risk-based focus. Work on
ensure that the focus is on getting
streamlining papers will continue
the business back to full capacity
throughout FY21.
efficiently as possible.
The Committee is mindful of the
various elements that comprise
remuneration for Executive Directors
and Senior Management, and the
wider workforce. The impact of
COVID-19 has further highlighted
areas where remuneration
structures can be simplified
throughout the organisation, as well
as to ensure that there is alignment
throughout. Changes have therefore
been made to the metrics for Annual
Bonus and LTPP awards for FY21.
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FY20 To get the business To perform more To increase the
Stage 2 outcomes performing at pre- horizon scanning knowledge and
COVID-19 levels as for remote but understanding of the
(External evaluation only) Interviews quickly as possible potentially significant Board and Senior
conducted with Directors and regular across all metrics. unidentified risks. Management on the
attendees. key areas and how the
business may address
these.
Stage 6
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FY20 Continue to monitor and improve Consider lessons learnt from the Improve the use of non-financial
outcomes succession plans. impact of COVID-19 and the risks metrics for variable pay including
that arose from this. ESG metrics whilst recognising the
constraints and difficulties around
More training around accounting
delivery as we come out of the
and risk management, and the
pandemic.
risks associated with sustainability
and ESG including climate change Increase training around wider
and how the business can look to workforce pay matters and the
mitigate against these. broader executive remuneration
debate.
Actions for Continue with the one-to-one Engage with the wider business to Consider the use of more non-
FY21 meeting with the Chief Executive gain an understanding of the short financial metrics for variable pay
to understand his thoughts around and long term risks faced by all as part of the overall remuneration
the succession plans for Executive levels of the organisations during policy review in 2021.
Directors and Senior Management. the lockdown, understand how
Engage remuneration consultants
these were mitigated, and what, if
Ensure that the succession plans to provide annual training on latest
anything, could be done further to
for the Chief Executive, Non- thinking on executive remuneration
address these risks.
Executive Directors and the Chair and on wider workforce pay
continue to be regularly reviewed Arrange for external advisers and/ matters.
and remain fit for purpose and or internal specialists to provide
relevant. comprehensive teach in sessions
on their respective topics.
Evaluation of the Chair and The Chair held one-to-one meetings with Throughout FY20, the Company Secretary
Non-Executive Directors each Director to assess the effectiveness maintained a register of Directors’
of their contributions and to agree any conflicts of interest. A summary of
The evaluation of the effectiveness of areas of improvement or training and this register is reviewed at each Board
the Chair was conducted by the Senior development based on the outcomes of the meeting so that it remains accurate and
Independent Director with assistance from questionnaires each of them had completed current. The full register is reviewed
the Company Secretary. A questionnaire on themselves. There were no issues of any annually by the Nomination Committee
was issued to each Board member substance arising from this review. and recommendations are made to the
(excluding the Chair) and the result Board in respect of any changes to the
was unanimous support for the Chair. Directors’ conflicts of interest authorisations that may be required. The
Of particular note was how supportive Board, when authorising any conflict or
The Board has, in accordance with the
the Chair is of other Directors and his possible conflict of interest, does not count
Articles and best practice guidelines,
willingness to listen to all contributions in the quorum the Director whose conflict
authorised the Nomination Committee
during the course of a debate. In addition, or possible conflict is being discussed and
to oversee the process for reviewing and
Board members found him engaging and
making recommendations to the Board
encouraging of building Board cohesion reserves the right to exclude a Director
concerning any actual or potential conflicts
through activities outside of formal from a meeting whilst a conflict or possible
of interest that may arise for any Board
Board meetings. The Directors were conflict is being considered. The Board
member, including details of any terms
complimentary of the way in which the may revoke or vary any authorisation at any
and conditions that it deems necessary to
Chair managed his other commitments, time.
impose on any authorisation given. This
always ensuring sufficient time is given
process was carried out satisfactorily This report forms part of the Corporate
to his role with the Company. The Senior
during the year in respect of all Directors. Governance report and is signed on behalf
Independent Director shared the feedback
of the Nomination Committee by:
with the Chair.
John Allan
Chair of the
Nomination Committee
1 September 2020
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Chair explained below.”
4/4 Jock Lennox
Chair of the Audit Committee
Other members:
Statement from the Chair
of the Audit Committee
I am pleased to present the Audit
Committee’s report for the year ended
30 June 2020. The report sets out our
work over the year and details how
responsibilities in relation to audit, risk and
Richard Akers Nina Bibby Sharon White internal control have been implemented.
4/4 4/4 4/4 In last year’s report I set out the priorities
for this year. The arrival of COVID-19 has
had a dramatic effect on the business
n Meetings attended n Meetings held
and therefore the priorities of the Audit
Committee changed as explained on the
following pages.
FY20 key areas of focus FY21 key areas of focus
• In light of COVID-19, realigning • C
ontinuing to review the impact
Role and responsibilities
priorities for internal audit and of COVID-19 especially around the The Audit Committee is given its authority
consideration of the continuing “lessons learnt” review and the by the Board and acts in accordance with its
integrity of internal controls and the related impact on internal controls, written Terms of Reference, which can be
financial impact of the pandemic, risk management and financial found in the corporate governance section of
including liquidity. judgements; aligning responses the Company’s website. Our responsibilities
with the stakeholder reporting are also summarised on page 98. In
• Working with the Risk Committee to
obligations. performing our duties during the year, we
improve the focus on emerging risks
have complied with the requirements of
and receiving in depth reviews on key urther consideration of the
• F
the Code and followed the best practice
risk areas, including changes to Help continuing review of reporting
guidance set out by the FRC. We work
to Buy. and audit (Kingman, Brydon and
closely with our finance, internal audit and
• Reviewing the Group’s response CMA) and the implications for the
external audit teams. This helps us to ensure
to the replacement of cladding on Group, including anticipating the
that our internal control processes remain
legacy properties and related issues. formalisation of internal controls
robust, our financial reporting remains clear
reporting in the UK.
he Group’s response to climate
• T and concise and our critical accounting
change reporting including • Developing further the Group’s judgements and key sources of estimation
consideration of data and systems approach to climate reporting ahead uncertainty are appropriate.
required to meet future reporting of the deadline for reporting under
obligations. TCFD in 2022.
• T
he implementation of IFRS 16 for • In depth review of fraud risk to the
lease accounting; the continuing business and the appropriateness
development of systems, including of the control framework in place to
the implementation of the new mitigate against it.
valuation system; and the impact • Implementation of the new valuation
of COVID-19 on the assumptions system.
underpinning the Group’s key
financial judgements.
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Accounts which recommendations we have
decided to adopt and what progress we have the Audit Committee. Jock is a Chartered
The Audit Committee met the Chief
made in implementing them. Accountant who has previously chaired a
Financial Officer, the Head of Internal Audit
number of other listed companies’ Audit
and the External Auditor separately and
Set out in the following pages is more detail Committees. He is also the Chair of the
independently of management and the
of how we have discharged our duties in Audit Committee Chairs’ Independent
Chair of the Board.
respect of the financial year under review. Forum. As part of the effectiveness review,
the Nomination Committee was satisfied Main role and activities undertaken
Jock Lennox that the Audit Committee as a whole has
Chair of the Audit Committee competence relevant to the sector in which
during the financial year
the Group operates. The main role of the Audit Committee is to
1 September 2020 assist the Board in fulfilling its governance
Details of the members and attendance at obligations relating to the Group’s financial
each of the scheduled meetings is shown reporting practices, internal control and
on page 109 and the biographies and risk management framework. It follows an
qualifications of the members are shown on annual work programme to ensure that its
pages 80 to 82. In addition to the Company roles and responsibilities are completed
Secretary, the Head of Internal Audit, Group throughout the year. In agreeing the annual
Financial Controller and representatives programme, the Committee takes into
from the External Auditor attended each of account the external environment, internal
the Audit Committee meetings. The Chair, operation of the business and regulatory
Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, changes to ensure that all the main
Chief Financial Officer, and other members priorities are included.
of Senior Management also attended
meetings (or parts thereof), by invitation.
Members of Senior Management included,
amongst others, the Group Procurement
Director, Group Commercial Director and
Group IT Director.
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Financial Statements
Reviewed and approved the Financial Statements for the half and full year.
Results announcements
Reviewed drafts of the half and full year results announcements prior to consideration by the Board.
Reviewed the process established for ensuring that the Annual Report and Accounts are fair, balanced and
understandable and concluded that it remains appropriate (further information can be found on page 117).
Considered and agreed management’s proposals for the improvement of disclosures highlighted by the
External Auditor during the audit.
Considered, approved and recommended to the Board the drafts of the management representation
letters for the half and full year, as provided by the External Auditor, for signature.
Tax rate
Reviewed and agreed the Group’s effective tax rate and the disclosure in the Group’s Financial Statements.
Finance function
Received an update on finance function benchmarking against best practice including results of a survey of
internal customers.
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Regularly reviewed and challenged the Group’s risk framework, including the Group and Operational
risk matrices, and monitored and reviewed the effectiveness of the risk management systems. The risk
committee received formal strategic updates from the Group’s technical experts on responses to its
principal risks, including future house design solutions.
Reviewed the newly designed business risk map, including revised risk framework, mitigations identified
and controls implemented.
The Audit Committee Chair reported to the Board on a regular basis to assist it with its own assessment of
risk management systems.
Principal risks
Undertook a robust assessment of the principal risks including those that could threaten the business
model, future performance, solvency and liquidity, and the disclosures for inclusion in the half and full year
Financial Statements.
Due to COVID-19 a number of the Principal Risk ratings have increased (see page 71 to 77 for more
details).
Whistleblowing
Encouraged the re-circulation of the details of the whistleblowing hotline to the business together with
information on the process for reporting any incidents anonymously.
Further details on whistleblowing matters can be found on page 118.
Reviewed the Group’s procedures for the protection of whistleblowers and were satisfied that these were
appropriate.
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Reviewed the Corporate Governance Report, including whether as part of the Annual Report and Accounts,
it was fair, balanced and understandable and recommended the same to the Board for approval.
Terms of Reference
Reviewed and updated its own Terms of Reference to align them with best practice.
Governance
Policies on anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, competition compliance and ethics
Each policy was reviewed, updated and approved in the context of evolving governance, regulation and
best practice.
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Significant issues relating to Financial Statements: How these issues were addressed:
Margin recognition
The Group holds £5,027.9m of land and WIP across housebuilding The Audit Committee received feedback from Senior Management,
and commercial developments and during the year has recognised including the Executive Directors, in respect of their attendance
£614.3m of gross profit. The Group’s key control is the site at valuation meetings, including assurance on the efficiency and
valuation process in which assessments are determined over the consistency of the approach on valuation throughout the business.
valuation and profit recognised from housebuilding developments. In addition, the External Auditor reported on its findings and
In order to determine the profit that the Group is able to recognise recommendations following their attendance at valuation meetings
on its developments in a specific period, the Group allocates as part of the external audit process. The Audit Committee also
site-wide development costs between homes built in the current considered the results of the Group’s internal audit reviews across
year and in future years. It also has to estimate costs to complete the business.
on such developments and make estimates relating to future
The Audit Committee considered management’s assumptions and
sales prices on those developments and units, in making these
estimates in the assessment of margin recognition based on site
assessments there is a degree of inherent uncertainty.
performance and the valuation of inventory including the impact of
The Group has reassessed its estimates on a site-by-site basis the expected extension of site durations following COVID-19, based
to incorporate the expected extension of site duration caused by on recoverability over the remaining activity of the site. Based on the
COVID-19 and the adoption of COVID-19 safe working practices results of the internal audits, the views of the External Auditor and
and protocols. It has also assessed costs incurred during the the presentations received, the Audit Committee was comfortable
controlled closure of construction sites and directly charged any with the process and controls adopted by management around
relating to non-productive site overheads or safety to cost of sales the estimation of future income and costs to complete, and thus
in the income statement. the process by which the Group’s inventory is valued and margin
recognised.
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around the estimation of future cash flows and the determination assumptions made, the sources for these assumptions, and the
of an appropriate rate with which to discount these cash flows. resulting valuation. The External Auditor also reported on goodwill
and intangible assets valuation at this meeting in the context of
A further £2.3m of intangible assets was also recognised on the
the year end audit. Following detailed consideration of the Material
acquisition of Oregon. These assets are amortised as set out on
Accounting Policies, the Estimates and Judgements paper and
page 195.
the findings of the External Auditor, the Audit Committee agreed
with the estimates made by management and concluded that the
valuation of goodwill and intangible assets remains appropriate.
FRC
Fair, balanced and understandable considerations and conclusions During the year the Group received
correspondence from the FRC’s Corporate
The Audit Committee received a draft of the Annual Report and Accounts prior to its August
Reporting Review Team who had reviewed
2020 meeting, together with supporting material from management and the External
the FY19 Annual Report and Accounts. The
Auditor. At the meeting it considered and assessed the process undertaken in drafting the
FRC’s role is to consider compliance with
Annual Report and Accounts to determine whether the 2020 Annual Report and Accounts
reporting requirements and consequently
were fair, balanced and understandable.
their review does not provide assurance
that the FY19 Annual Report and Accounts
Considerations were correct in all material respects. The
FRC raised a number of enquiries, on
• The feedback provided by shareholders in respect of the 2019 Annual Report and
which the Group was required to respond,
Accounts.
to help the FRC Corporate Reporting Team
• The assurances provided in respect of the financial and non-financial management to understand how the Group had satisfied
information. relevant reporting requirements.
• The balance between statutory and adjusted performance measures.
The queries related to:
• The internal processes underpinning the Group’s reporting governance framework and
• The disclosure of contract assets,
the reviews and findings of the Group’s external legal advisers and the auditor.
contract liabilities and revenue
• A report from the Company Secretary, which confirmed that: i) the process involved recognised over time;
collaboration between various parts of the Group including the Group Finance team,
• Accounting for local contributions and
Company Secretariat, Group Communications, Investor Relations and the Sustainability
physical works;
team; ii) the Annual Report and Accounts had been reviewed by the Executive Directors;
and iii) the Company had received confirmation from its external advisers that the Annual • The sensitivity of pension scheme
Report and Accounts adhered to the requirements of the Companies Act, the Code, the liabilities to changes in the discount
Listing Rules and other relevant regulations and guidance. rate; and
• Supply chain financing and reverse
factoring arrangements.
Conclusions: The Annual Report and Accounts
In addition, the Group was encouraged to
• Clearly, concisely and accurately reflected the Group’s and Company’s performance in make improvements in relation to a number
the year under review, including the impact of COVID-19. of observations made by the FRC in the
• Contained an accurate description of the business model. FY20 Annual Report and Accounts if these
• Correctly reflected the Group’s and Company’s purpose, strategy and culture. were material and relevant.
• Included consistent messaging and clear linkage between each of the sections of the
Report and Accounts.
• Included KPIs, which were consistent with the business plan and remuneration strategy.
The decision was reached that the Annual Report and Accounts was fair, balanced and
understandable, and contained sufficient information for shareholders to assess the
Group’s and Company’s position, performance, business model and strategy and should be
recommended as such to the Board.
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Head of Internal Audit, and their from 1 July 2020, the Company’s Policy on that there were no items that might affect
responses to previous management Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Fees the independence of the External Auditor,
feedback; caps non-audit fees at 70% of the average and that the non-audit fees remained at an
• Deloitte LLP’s fulfilment of the agreed audit fees over the previous three years. The appropriate level.
audit plan for FY20; Audit Committee continually monitors the
ratio of non-audit to audit fees to ensure External audit tender
• reports highlighting the material issues that it does not exceed this cap. For FY20,
and critical accounting judgements and Deloitte LLP were first appointed as
non-audit fees (including audit-related external auditor to the Group in 2007.
key sources of estimation uncertainty assurance services) for the Company, its
that arose during the conduct of the The Group therefore put the audit out to
subsidiaries and JV’s represented 7.8% of competitive tender in FY17, as reported
audit; and the total audit fee. Further details of the fully in the FY17 Annual Report and
• Deloitte LLP’s objectivity and audit and non-audit fees incurred by the Accounts. Following the tender, the Board
independence during the process, Group can be found in Note 2.3.4 on page unanimously agreed to re-appoint Deloitte
including its own representation about 182. The non-audit fees related to the work LLP with effect from the FY18 audit. Having
its internal independence processes. undertaken by Deloitte LLP in its role as conducted this competitive tender, the
external auditor to the Group for the review Company has complied with the provisions
During the course of the audit, the External
of the half year report, technical support of The Statutory Audit Services for Large
Auditor challenged management’s
provided in drafting the response to a letter Companies Market Investigation (Mandatory
judgements and assertions on the following
from the FRC’s Corporate Reporting Review Use of Competitive Processes and Audit
matters:
Team and a short term, limited scope, piece Committee Responsibilities) Order 2014
• Margin recognition, and in particular of advisory support. It was felt that this work
the impact of COVID-19 on current and issued by the CMA on 26 September 2014.
was best performed by the Group’s auditor Claire Faulkner was appointed as lead audit
future site margins; given its experience and knowledge of the partner for the FY18 audit and continues in
• T
he presentation of adjusted items and Group. Accordingly, the Audit Committee this role. The team’s second audit partner
COVID-19 related costs in the income was satisfied that both the work performed was rotated for the FY20 audit. The Group’s
statement; by Deloitte LLP, and the level of non-audit policy is to rotate the lead audit partner
• Costs relating to legacy properties; and fees paid to it, were appropriate and did not every five years.
raise any concerns in terms of Deloitte LLP’s
• T
he assumptions underlying the independence as auditor to the Group. Under current regulations the Company
presentation of the Financial is not due to re-tender its audit until 2027;
Statements on the basis that the Group The Policy sets out the duties of the however, the Audit Committee will continue
is a going concern. Committee with respect to protecting the to monitor the performance of the External
objectivity and independence of the auditor. Auditor during this time and will make
The Audit Committee asked the External The pre-approval levels and conditions
Auditor to confirm if they felt that the recommendations accordingly.
required for different non-audit services
Financial Statements provide a true and
fair reflection of the impact of COVID-19 on
which might be required from the auditor, Assessment of the External Auditor
together with those services that are not
the performance of the business, which the Having considered the External Auditor’s
permitted under any circumstances are
External Auditor subsequently did. performance, the Audit Committee
detailed in the Policy. The Policy also
recommended to the Board that the External
The Audit Committee concluded that sets out restrictions on the recruitment
Auditor remains independent, objective and
the audit process as a whole had been of employees from the Group’s external
effective in its role and therefore should
conducted robustly, the External Audit auditor. The policy is available at www.
be re-appointed for a further year. On the
team selected to undertake the audit had barrattdevelopments.co.uk/investors/
recommendation of the Audit Committee, the
done so thoroughly and professionally, corporate-governance. There are no
Board is putting forward a resolution at this
and the External Auditor had applied conflicts of interest between the members
year’s AGM that Deloitte LLP be re-appointed
sufficient experience and understanding of the Audit Committee and Deloitte LLP.
as External Auditor for a further year.
of the housebuilding industry, consulted The Audit Committee requires written
with accounting and real estate experts This report forms part of the Corporate
confirmation from the External Auditor
as necessary, and is of sufficient size to Governance report and is signed on behalf
annually that it remains independent.
conduct a national audit. Deloitte LLP’s of the Audit Committee by:
For FY20 Deloitte LLP provided a
performance as auditor to the Group during comprehensive report to the Audit
FY20 was therefore considered to Jock Lennox
Committee verifying that it had performed Chair of the Audit Committee
be satisfactory. its audit and audit-related services in
line with independence requirements and 1 September 2020
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Areas of focus in FY21 The SHE Committee’s activities continue to help mitigate some of
our key operational risks relating to SHE. By receiving reports and
• Ongoing focus on compliance with social distancing
challenging those tasked with SHE performance where necessary,
requirements and management of COVID-19 related
the SHE Committee helps the business to improve its SHE standards.
risks.
It supports and oversees the direction and implementation of SHE
• Revisit training and induction of Board members to Policy and Procedures through underpinning efficient working
ensure that they can continue to visit sites safely. practices, preventing direct costs associated with incidents, and
• Formalise the use of more regular reporting on supporting the culture and ongoing sustainability of the Group.
progress and adaptation of policy to reflect the fast
changing circumstances of COVID-19, as adopted
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This SHE Committee continues to work • establish and maintain policies in Membership and attendance
closely with the SHE Operations Committee respect of all areas relating to SHE; at SHE Committee meetings
to oversee and provide stewardship of the • review the scope of and assess the
Group’s SHE operational performance. The members of the SHE Committee and
outcome of annual SHE internal and their attendance at the scheduled meetings
The Group SHE Operations Committee is external audits and agree necessary
responsible for implementing and oversight during the year are shown on page 120.
actions with the Group SHE Director; The Company Secretary acts as Secretary
of the overall SHE improvement strategy for
• receive assessments from the Group to the Committee.
the Group. The SHE Operations Committee
SHE Director on specific incidents to
reports directly to the SHE Committee with Only members of the SHE Committee have
gain an understanding of how they
the Group SHE Director presenting direct the right to attend meetings; however, other
were caused, details of the internal
reports to these Committees and to the individuals may be invited, at the request
and external (if any) investigations that
Board. We hold at least one joint meeting of the Chair, to attend all or part of any
are being/have been undertaken and
during each year enabling the members meeting where it is deemed appropriate.
details of what steps have been taken or
of the SHE Committee to gain more of an
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controls put in place to mitigate against Two SHE Committee meetings had been
in-depth understanding of the operational
the incident recurring; and scheduled for FY20; however, due to the
issues and to discuss them directly with
those responsible for day-to-day SHE • agree and recommend to the onset of COVID-19 and the lockdown, the
management. The SHE Committee has Remuneration Committee targets for meeting in March 2020 was cancelled to
formal Terms of Reference, which it has any SHE performance measures, which enable individuals to focus on the safe
reviewed and approved during the year. are to be applied to the annual bonus temporary closure of our construction sites,
scheme and monitor performance sales centres and offices. Richard Akers, as
The key aspects of the SHE Committee’s against such measures. Chair of the SHE Committee, was kept fully
role as defined in these Terms of Reference informed of changes to SHE practices
are to: and protocols and policies throughout the
• oversee the Group’s compliance with whole period.
the SHE management system;
• identify and monitor SHE risks or
exposures for the business and
determine how best to mitigate against
them; ↓ Andy Robson a Project Manager
at our Exeter division.
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Social distancing Agreed new SHE practices and protocols to be put in place to protect our employees, customers, suppliers and
and other SHE sub-contractors as they return to our construction sites and also agreed the controls put in place to monitor
compliance with the new measures.
measures
Board SHE visits Under normal circumstances all Directors will attend a SHE site visit with the Group SHE Director.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, these were not completed during FY20.
These SHE site visits are invaluable as they not only play an important role in ensuring our Board has a
full understanding of SHE policies and processes, it also shows the Board’s commitment to SHE and its
importance to the business and our culture.
IIR We continue to monitor our SHE performance targets, our key performance indicators and our IIR, all of which
are available in the Strategic Report on pages 62 and 63.
SHE training and Reviewed and confirmed that the SHE training provided to employees and site-based workers remains fit for
compliance purpose and up to date.
Continuously monitor attendance by employees at prescribed SHE courses and ensure that they familiarise
themselves with the SHE policies, processes and procedures during their induction.
Received reports on the compliance, application and implementation of our SHE management system and the
outcomes of site monitoring visits undertaken and agreed the action plans put in place to address areas of
improvement.
Drugs and alcohol testing Working from home or being on furlough • enhanced levels of training for onsite
Following feedback from our initial is a new experience for many of our supervision; and
programme of random sampling, we employees. It was therefore vital that • improved standards for all types of
reviewed and updated our Drugs and we continued to support their physical plant provided onsite.
Alcohol Policy and put additional controls and mental wellbeing throughout this
unprecedented time. With support from our Many of these items were put on hold due
in place to ensure we remain GDPR
HR team, employees were provided access to COVID-19, however the SHE team are
compliant. The programme has been
to a variety of webinars, e-learning modules committed and eager to get these up and
accepted by the business and is seen as key
and newsletters, all of which contained tips running again during the course of FY21.
to helping keep our workforce safe. This
testing was postponed during the lockdown and guidance on staying healthy physically
and mentally. Virtual ‘drop-in’ sessions Good housekeeping campaign
period but will recommence during FY21.
were also introduced to enable employees Throughout the year, the SHE team
Occupational and mental health to interact not only with the experts on have been focused on a campaign to
hand but with other colleagues to share enhance housekeeping and safe access to
We continue to concentrate on occupational
experiences and learn from one another or workplaces. Communication of key points
and mental health, offering advice on
just to have a social chat. has been through the use of posters,
healthy lifestyles and achieving a healthy
briefing cards and a safety alert being
work-life balance. A health and wellbeing Engagement with sub-contractors issued to site teams.
calendar has been made available to
all employees and provides advice on During FY20 we continued to work with Our most important asset is our workforce
different health related topics each our groundworks contractors following and therefore it is important that the safety
month. We are implementing occupational the seminars we held with them in FY19. and wellbeing of all employees (direct and
health surveillance for directly employed As part of the improvement plan we have indirect) remains a fundamental priority for
employees and continue to provide embarked on the following initiatives: this Committee and the Group Board.
mental health awareness training for line • provision of cabs on dumpers (six
managers and raise awareness of health tonnes or over) from January 2022; Richard Akers
related issues through poster and leaflet • further controls for segregation of plant Chair of the SHE Committee
campaigns. and pedestrians, including onsite trials 1 September 2020
of auto-detection equipment;
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Annual statement from the Chair of the Remuneration Committee
Richard Akers
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Chair On behalf of the Board, I am pleased dividend, on the recommendation of the
4/4 to present our Remuneration report
for the year ended 30 June 2020. Our
Executive Directors, the Remuneration
Committee used its discretion to decide
Remuneration report comprises three that there would be no payments made
parts: this Annual Statement, the under the FY20 annual bonus scheme. In
Other members: Remuneration Policy and the Annual Report line with our commitment to shareholders,
on Remuneration. we have set out the targets for the FY20
annual bonus scheme in Table 12 on page
Remit of the Remuneration
144. No other discretion was exercised in
Committee the year.
Last year, I reported that we would be
working to further embed the extension of Given that the Group remained financially
the Remuneration Committee’s remit as resilient throughout the lockdown period,
John Allan Nina Bibby set out in the 2018 Code. For the first nine following the business restart, we made the
4/4 4/4 months of the year this was one of our key
focus points, however, this all changed
decision to return the funding received from
the CJRS in July 2020.
with the onset of COVID-19. Details of how FY20 performance and reward
we have applied the requirements of the
2018 Code can be found throughout this The lockdown period has had a significant
Remuneration report. Our policy operated impact on our financial performance this
as intended through the year, including year and on the strong progress that we
enabling us to effectively manage the had been making against our medium term
impact of COVID-19 on remuneration. targets. Having decided not to make any
Jock Lennox Sharon White
payments under the FY20 annual bonus
4/4 4/4 COVID-19 – actions taken scheme this only left performance against
the 2017/18 LTPP to be considered by the
On 27 March 2020, we temporarily closed
all of our construction sites, sales centres Remuneration Committee. Unfortunately,
n Meetings attended n Meetings held
and offices to ensure the health and safety neither of the EPS nor the ROCE targets
of our workforce as COVID-19 gripped the were achieved but the TSR performance
country. As a consequence, the business condition was partially met, resulting in
FY20 key achievements 19.35% of the 2017/18 LTPP award vesting
furloughed c. 85% of its workforce and took
• Embedded extension of advantage of the CJRS to safeguard jobs. The for Executive Directors. The Remuneration
Remuneration Committee remit. Executive Committee recognised that the Committee believes that as the 2017/18
current circumstances were unprecedented LTPP recognises the long term performance
• Reviewed and agreed changes of the Company over a three-year period,
to FY20 remuneration in light and that steps needed to be taken to assure
furloughed employees that they would and given the strong alignment to the
of COVID-19 and proposals for shareholder experience through TSR, it is
how to deal with FY21 variable continue to be supported by the Group
financially. Accordingly, it was agreed with the appropriate to allow this award to vest in line
remuneration with the ongoing with performance outcomes. Full details
uncertainty. Remuneration Committee to continue to pay
all furloughed employees their normal pay are set out on Table 14 on page 145. The net
• Updated Remuneration Policy throughout their period of furlough. shares (after the payment of any tax and NI
to bring it in line with market due on release) will be subject to a further
practice. Members of the Board, the Executive two-year holding period. The Remuneration
Committee and the Regional Managing Committee considers the bonus and LTPP
Areas of focus in FY21 Directors all took a voluntary 20% reduction outcomes are appropriate and reflect the
• Consider whether a fuller in their salaries/fees effective from April overall performance of the Group during the
review of Remuneration Policy is 2020 until the Group was able to restart on relevant performance period.
appropriate. its construction sites. In addition, following
the Board’s decision to cancel the interim
• Set suitable targets for FY21
bonus and LTPP in light of
ongoing uncertainties.
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I have attended each of the Workforce Our remuneration strategy • To ensure that there is no reward for
Forum meetings during the year, in my Without our people, we would not have a failure and that termination payments
capacity as the designated Non-Executive business. It is therefore imperative that (if any) are limited to those that the
Director for employee engagement, and our remuneration strategy appropriately Executive Director (or member of Senior
have been impressed by the engagement rewards our employees for their Management) is legally entitled to.
of both management and workforce performance against the Group’s key • To ensure that in exercising its
representatives and how well the meetings performance indicators, both financial and discretion, the Remuneration Committee
have been run. Further details on the non-financial, whilst delivering sustainable robustly applies the aims above.
Workforce Forum and the matters it has shareholder value.
discussed can be found on page 42. In developing its Remuneration Policy, the
Aims of our Remuneration Policy Remuneration Committee has regard to:
Conclusion • the Group’s business strategy, ensuring
• To promote the long term sustainable
The Remuneration Committee believes that success of the Company and be fully that targets support the achievement of
the decisions we have taken in respect of business strategy and key KPIs;
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aligned with the performance and
FY20 pay outcomes, the proposed minor strategic objectives of the Group in • the performance, roles and
amendments to our Remuneration Policy, order to enhance shareholder value. responsibilities of each Executive
and the proposed approach to implementing Director or member of Senior
• To attract, retain, motivate and
the Remuneration Policy in FY21 are in the Management;
competitively reward Executive
best interests of our shareholders, align with
Directors and Senior Management with • arrangements that apply across the
our strategy and appropriately reflect the
the requisite experience, skills and wider workforce, including average
wider business and economic environment.
ability to support the achievement of the base salary increases and pension
We therefore hope that you will support the Group’s key strategic objectives in any contributions;
revised Remuneration Policy, and also the financial year. • information and surveys from internal
Annual Report on Remuneration, which • To take account of pay and employment and independent sources; and
will be proposed at the AGM in October conditions of employees across the
2020. On behalf of the Board, I would like to • the economic environment and
Group whilst reflecting the interests underlying financial performance
thank you for your continued support of our and expectations of shareholders and
remuneration framework. of the Group.
other stakeholders.
Richard Akers • To reward the delivery of profit, margin
improvement, the maintenance of an
Chair of the Remuneration Committee
appropriate capital structure and the
1 September 2020 continued improvement of return on
capital employed by the business, whilst
ensuring that Executive Directors and
Senior Management adopt a level of risk,
which is in line with the risk profile of the
business as approved by the Board.
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Executive Director remuneration policy scenarios for FY21 and FY20 single figure outcomes
4,500 4,382
4,000
3,625
3,500 3,480
3,000 2,881
1,833 Benefits
Other
1,500
1,240 Annual Bonus
1,226 LTIP
1,000 975 976
785 636
501
500
0
Minimum On-target Maximum Maximum SF FY20 Minimum On-target Maximum Maximum SF FY20 Minimum On-target Maximum Maximum SF FY20
plus 50% plus 50% plus 50%
CEO share price growth COO share price growth CFO share price growth
Notes: For the FY21 policy scenarios, salary levels (which are the base on which other elements of the package are calculated) are based on those applying at 1 July
2020. The value of taxable benefits is the cost of providing those benefits in the year ended 30 June 2020. Minimum pay is fixed pay only (i.e. salary + benefits + pension).
On-target pay includes fixed pay, 50% of the maximum bonus (equal to 75% of salary) and 50% vesting of the LTPP awards (with grant levels of 200% of salary). Maximum
pay includes fixed pay and assumes 100% vesting of both the annual bonus and the LTPP awards. Maximum pay plus 50% share price growth is the same as maximum
pay in respect of fixed pay, but assumes a 50% increase in the share price over the performance period for the LTPP. All amounts have been rounded to the nearest £1,000.
The following items are included in the single figure FY20, but excluded from the scenario chart for simplicity: i. Executive Directors’ participation in HMRC tax advantaged
all-employee share plans; and ii. the dividend equivalents permitted on vesting LTPP awards.
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Purpose and link to
Company’s strategy How operated in practice Maximum opportunity Description of performance metrics
Base salary
To help promote the Normally reviewed annually and fixed for 12 There is no prescribed maximum N/A
long term success of the months with any increases usually effective annual increase.
Company. from 1 July. The Remuneration Committee is
To reward individuals based The Remuneration Committee considers: guided by the general increase
on the scope of the role. • individual responsibilities, skills, for the broader UK employee
To attract and retain high experience and performance; population but on occasions may
calibre Executive Directors need to recognise changes in the
• the level of pay increases awarded role and/or duties of a Director;
to deliver the Group’s across the Group (with the exception of
strategy. movement in comparator salaries;
promotions);
and salary progression for newly
To provide a competitive • the size and responsibility of the role; appointed Directors.
salary relative to
comparable companies
• economic and market conditions; and The Remuneration Committee
in terms of size and • the performance of the Group. retains the right to approve a
complexity. higher increase in exceptional
The Remuneration Committee, when setting
cases, such as major changes
salaries, does take into account salary levels
to the Executive Director’s role/
for similar positions in the housebuilding sector
duties; new recruits; or internal
and within companies of a similar size to the
promotions to the position of
Group.
Executive Director whose salary
The Remuneration Committee does have the was set lower than the market
discretion to vary salaries in the event there are level for such a role and a
changes to any of the above within the 12 month higher increase is justified as
period for which salaries have been fixed. the individual becomes more
Salaries are paid monthly in arrears. established in the role. In these
circumstances a full explanation
of the increases awarded will be
provided in the Annual Report
on Remuneration.
Benefits (taxable)
To help promote the Benefits normally include: There is no formal maximum. N/A
long term success of the • company car; Benefits are provided based on
Company. market rates.
• private medical insurance;
To attract and retain high-
calibre Executive Directors.
• some telephone costs; and
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Annual bonus
To motivate and reward The Remuneration Committee has an absolute The potential annual maximum The performance targets set are stretching whilst
Executive Directors for the discretion whether or not to award a bonus and bonus is 150% of base salary. having regard to the nature and risk profile of
achievement of demanding as to the level of bonus to be awarded up to theThe level of bonus payable at the Company, its strategy and the interests of its
financial and non-financial prescribed maximum. threshold is set annually but shareholders.
objectives and key strategic The Remuneration Committee annually sets will not exceed 20% of potential When setting bonus targets, the Remuneration
measures over the financial financial and non-financial performance targets maximum bonus (30% of salary). Committee considers the effect of corporate
year. by taking account of the Company’s goals and performance on ESG risks and sustainability
50% of the potential maximum
Variable remuneration budget for the relevant financial year. bonus (75% of salary) is payable issues generally to ensure that remuneration
allows the Group to manage Group and individual performance against for achievement of on-target structures do not inadvertently motivate
its cost base by giving it the these targets is measured at the end of the performance. irresponsible behaviour.
flexibility to react to changes financial year and the level of bonus payable The focus of the performance targets is to deliver
in the market and any is calculated at that point. This also takes into profit growth and to ensure we have an adequate
unforeseen events. account the underlying financial and operational land bank acquired within the constraints of our
performance of the business relative to the Balance Sheet commitments.
sector (as noted in the column to the right). Performance measures include:
Bonuses up to 100% of base salary are paid in • financial items (e.g. profit before tax, margin
cash. Any bonus earned in excess of this (up to growth, net debt/land creditors; or land
a maximum of 50% of base salary) is deferred commitment), with a weighting greater than
into shares under the DBP. or equal to 50%; and
Malus and clawback can be applied in certain • non-financial items (e.g. quality and service,
circumstances to both the cash and deferred health and safety and personal objectives).
element of the bonus. For full details see
The Remuneration Committee has the discretion
page 132.
to:
The Remuneration Committee retains the
• choose appropriate measures for each award;
discretion to decide whether or not to pay an
annual bonus to an Executive Director who • vary the elements of each of these items,
has handed in their notice and to determine, in including targets, and the weightings of each
respect of any employee who is a ‘good leaver’, component on an annual basis; and
whether any annual bonus earned in excess of • ensure that they remain aligned to the strategy
100% of base salary should be paid in cash and of the business and to market conditions.
not deferred into shares.
Where the Remuneration Committee believes
that performance does not warrant the level of
bonus determined, it may use its discretion to
reduce the award (possibly to nil) as it deems
appropriate.
No Executive Director has any contractual right
to receive a bonus.
Annual bonus is not pensionable.
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long term focus and to Malus and clawback can be applied in certain exceptional circumstances.
further align interests circumstances to both the cash and deferred
with those of shareholders element of the bonus. For full details see
and discourage excessive page 132.
risk taking.
LTPP
To motivate and reward LTPP awards: In accordance with the rules Any LTPP awards are subject to performance
Executive Directors and • are normally granted annually in the form of the LTPP, the Remuneration conditions, which are stretching and aligned
Senior Management for the of conditional awards or nil-cost options at Committee has the discretion to with the Group’s strategy and the interests of
delivery of the long term no cost to the Executive Director; grant an award up to 200% of base shareholders.
performance of the Group. salary to each of the Executive Financial performance conditions will have a
• are at the discretion of the Remuneration Directors in respect of any
To facilitate share ownership Committee, taking into account individual weighting of at least 50%.
by Executive Directors to financial year of the Company.
performance and the overall performance The performance conditions are set on the basis
align their interests with of the Group; that they are:
those of our shareholders.
• are subject to the achievement of • realistic and attainable;
stretching performance conditions • for the long term benefit of the Group; and
measured over three financial years with a
• do not encourage inappropriate business risks.
subsequent two-year post vesting holding
period. Awards may therefore only be The Remuneration Committee has the discretion
realised on conclusion of the five-year to determine the weighting of each performance
combined period; condition on the grant of an LTPP award.
• can be satisfied by either newly issued No more than 25% of an award will vest at
shares or shares purchased in the market. threshold performance (0% will vest below the
Newly issued shares are subject to the threshold level) increasing pro-rata to 100%
dilution limits set out in the scheme rules vesting for maximum performance.
and in accordance with guidelines from Overall, the Remuneration Committee must
the IA; and be satisfied that the underlying financial and
• may, at the discretion of the Remuneration non-financial performance of the Group over the
Committee, accrue dividend equivalents performance period warrants the level of vesting
which may be paid in cash or shares as determined by applying the above targets.
on vesting of the award (or following If the Remuneration Committee is not of this
completion of the holding period for awards view, then it is empowered to reduce the level of
made as nil cost options). Any accrued vesting (potentially to nil).
dividend equivalent will be prorated,
depending on the level of award vesting.
Malus and clawback can be applied in certain
circumstances to the LTPP award. For full
details see page 132.
Sharesave
To promote long term share Under the standard terms, employees must Save up to the maximum monthly Continued employment for the duration of the
ownership amongst all have completed the requisite length of service amount as specified by legislation scheme and ‘good’ and ‘bad’ leaver provisions in
employees of the Group in as at the invitation date to be eligible to or HMRC and as approved by the line with the rules of the Sharesave.
a tax-efficient way. participate in the Sharesave. Remuneration Committee and the
To link employee benefits Employees can elect to save between a Board.
to the performance of the minimum of £5 and the maximum monthly The Remuneration Committee
Group. savings limit as approved by the Remuneration reserves the right to amend
To aid retention of Committee and the Board within the limits contribution levels to reflect
employees. prescribed by legislation and HMRC, for a changes made by HMRC or the
period of three or five years. Government from time to time.
At the end of the savings period the employee
has six months in which to exercise their option.
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Area of policy Changes to 2020 /21 Remuneration Policy from the previous year
Executive Directors’ With effect from 1 January 2023, the pension contribution rate for incumbent Executive Directors will be
pension contributions reduced to the rate available to the wider workforce, currently 10% of salary.
Post cessation holding Introduction of requirement for Executive Directors to hold shares equivalent in value to 200% of their salary
requirements or their actual shareholding if lower (based on their salary and the share price at the date of leaving), for a
period of two years after they leave employment, with a transitional arrangement for incumbents.
Remuneration Committee Amendments to discretion provisions to align to best practice. These changes include:
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discretion and flexibility • increased overall discretion to adjust outcomes where the formulaic outcome is not aligned with the
underlying financial and/or non-financial performance of the Group, or where environmental incidents,
health and safety incidents or other wider economic or market circumstances warrant an adjustment;
• discretion to adjust outcomes to avoid windfall gains due to a materially fallen share price at grant;
• amendments to flexibility under recruitment/termination policy;
• discretion to adjust bonus deferral in exceptional circumstances; and
• discretion to provide relocation benefits included.
Performance conditions Targets are set within the context of both • whether or not to make a bonus award
and target setting internal and external forecasts and are and whether payment should be made
designed to be appropriate within the to anyone who has handed in their
The Remuneration Committee reviews context of the Group’s strategic objectives notice to leave the business;
annually the performance measures and and historic and expected performance
targets taking into consideration a number • what performance conditions should
levels. The performance targets are be attached to annual bonus and LTPP
of factors including the performance of the designed to be sufficiently stretching in
Group throughout the previous financial awards and the weighting of each to be
order to ensure that maximum payout is applied;
year, internal and external forecasts and only achieved for delivering exceptional
consensus figures for the performance performance. • determining the timing of grants of
period and the Group’s strategy. awards and/or payments;
The annual bonus scheme is measured Guidelines on responsible • determining the quantum of awards and/
against key financial and non-financial investment disclosure or payments (within the limits set out in
metrics. PBT and Capital Employed are In line with the IA’s Guidelines on the policy table on pages 127 to 130);
fundamental key performance indicators Responsible Investment Disclosure, the • determining the application of dividend
for the Group. Non-financial measures Remuneration Committee is satisfied equivalents, whether they should be
such as customer care, and land and sites that the incentive structure and targets issued in shares or cash and retaining
are aligned to our strategy, and allow for Executive Directors do not raise any the ability to adjust the amount paid;
individuals to focus on the key factors that ESG risks by inadvertently motivating • determining the extent of vesting based
will help drive short and long term success irresponsible or reckless behaviour. The on the assessment of performance
of the business. Remuneration Committee considers that no or such other factors as it considers
element of the remuneration package will appropriate;
The LTPP is assessed against measures that
encourage inappropriate risk taking within
focus on delivering attractive cash returns to • making the appropriate adjustments
the Company.
our shareholders and encouraging efficiency required in certain circumstances
throughout the business. Remuneration Committee (e.g. change of control, rights issues,
corporate restructuring events, and
Value delivered to shareholders is discretion special dividends); and
recognised through relative TSR, which is The areas of the Remuneration Policy over
measured against both the 50+/50- group • determining ‘good leaver’ status for
which the Remuneration Committee has
and a housebuilder index. This ensures incentive plan purposes and applying
discretion are included in the policy table set
that strong returns are delivered against the appropriate treatment, including the
out on pages 127 to 130. However, we have
an appropriate size group of companies timing of any vesting.
summarised the key discretions below:
and an index of our peers. Absolute EPS If an event occurs which results in the
• amendment of salary or the award
and underlying ROCE ensure that we are annual bonus plan or LTPP performance
of higher increases in exceptional
efficiently and effectively managing the conditions and/or targets being deemed
circumstances;
business, whilst aligning the Executive no longer appropriate (e.g. a material
Directors with the objectives • vary benefits offered to secure new
acquisition, divestment or wider market
of shareholders. appointments;
or economic circumstances that the
• honour pension contributions for Remuneration Committee deem relevant),
internal promotions; then the Remuneration Committee will
have the ability to adjust appropriately
the measures and/or targets, and/or to
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Annual bonus and LTPP – new Executive Directors may be able to participate in the annual Executive Directors’ policy on
bonus scheme and the LTPP on terms to be considered by the Remuneration Committee payment on loss of office
on a case by case basis. Any award made to a new Executive Director will usually be on the
same terms as set out in the policy table on pages 128 and 129. The level of the award will There are no specific provisions for
be no greater than that made to existing Executive Directors (150% of salary for the annual compensation on early termination (except
bonus and 200% of salary for the LTPP) and will be pro-rated based on the number of weeks for payment in lieu of holidays accrued
remaining outstanding of the relevant performance period. but untaken) or loss of office due to a
change of ownership of the Company. The
Buyout of existing entitlements – the Remuneration Committee may also consider buying Remuneration Committee reserves the
out existing entitlements that an individual would forfeit on leaving their current employer, right to make additional payments where
again this would be reviewed on a case by case basis. In determining any potential awards such payments are made in good faith:
to be granted to a new recruit, the Remuneration Committee will consider the relative (a) in discharge of an existing legal
levels of certainty and balance of fixed to variable compensation in the forfeited package obligation (or by way of damages for breach
in totality, including salary, benefits and other components. The Remuneration Committee of such an obligation); or (b) by way of
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would however in all cases seek validation of the value of any potential entitlement that is settlement or compromise of any claim
being forfeited and take into account the proportion of any performance period remaining arising in connection with the termination
of the award, the type of award (i.e. cash or shares) and the performance achieved (or of an Executive Director’s office or
likely to be achieved). Replacement share awards, if any, will seek to reflect (to the extent employment. The Remuneration Committee
possible) the value, degree of conditionality and form of award of the entitlement foregone. may also provide a contribution towards
In structuring any buyouts, existing arrangements will be used where possible, however, the reasonable legal costs and the provision of
Company may also make use of the flexibility provided by the UKLA Listing Rules to make outplacement services. The Remuneration
awards without prior shareholder approval. Buyouts may therefore fall outside normal Committee will apply mitigation against any
policy maximum levels. contractual obligations as it deems fair and
reasonable and will seek legal advice on the
Where an individual is recruited internally to the position of Executive Director, the Company
Company’s liability to pay compensation.
will seek to honour any pre-existing contractual commitments, taking into account the
The Remuneration Committee also seeks
remuneration of the existing Executive Directors.
to reduce the level of any compensation
Executive Directors’ service contracts payable and takes into account, amongst
other factors, the individual’s and the
Details of the Executive Directors’ service contracts are included in Table 6 below and their Group’s performance; the Director’s
emoluments are shown in Table 10 on page 142. The Company’s policy is for all Executive obligation to mitigate their own loss; and
Directors’ (including new appointments) service contracts to be for a rolling 12-month the Director’s length of service when
period, which can be terminated by 12 months’ notice given by either the Company or by the calculating termination payments. The
Executive Director at any time. The service contracts normally entitle Executive Directors Remuneration Committee reserves the
to the provision of a company car, annual medical screening, permanent health insurance, right to phase any such payments if it
private medical insurance, some telephone costs, contributions to the cost of obtaining deems that it is appropriate to do so. Any
independent financial and tax advice and payment of legal fees on cessation of employment. amount that the Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee regularly reviews contractual terms for Executive Directors decides to pay an Executive Director will be
to ensure that they continue to reflect best practice. based on the main elements of executive
All Executive Directors’ appointments and subsequent re-appointments are subject to remuneration namely, base salary, annual
election and annual re-election by shareholders at the Company’s AGM. bonus (subject to the Remuneration
Committee’s discretion), benefits and
pension. The Remuneration Committee
Table 6 – Executive Directors’ service contracts also takes into account the rules of the
Executive Director Service contract date Date of appointment Notice period annual bonus and LTPP schemes when
determining any payments for loss of office
David Thomas 16 January 2013 21 July 2009 12 months
as follows:
Steven Boyes 21 February 2013 1 July 2001 12 months
Jessica White 21 June 2017 22 June 2017 12 months Annual bonus – in accordance with the
provisions contained within the service
Executive Directors’ service contracts are available for inspection by any person at the contracts, Executive Directors are not
Company’s registered office during normal office hours and on the Company’s website at usually entitled to any bonus payment
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deemed by the Remuneration Committee
as a ‘good leaver’, which includes but is
not limited to redundancy, retirement,
ill-health, disability, death or any other
circumstances which the Remuneration
Committee may decide), unless they remain
employed and are not under notice as at
the payment date. The default position will
be that such payment will be pro-rated
depending on the proportion of the bonus
period worked by the relevant individual.
Any bonus payment to the leaving Executive
Director will normally be paid entirely in
cash. The Remuneration Committee retains
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Chair and Non-Executive Directors’ letters of appointment Process for determining the
The Chair and each of the Non-Executive Directors are appointed under terms set out in Remuneration Policy
a letter of appointment. They do not have service contracts and their appointments can The process used to formulate the
be terminated (by the Board) without compensation for loss of office and by giving the remuneration policy was as follows:
appropriate length of notice as prescribed in their respective letters of appointment. The
notice period applicable, from either party, for the Chair is three months and for each of the
other Non-Executive Directors is one month. Stage 1
Under governance policies approved by the Board, Non-Executive Directors are appointed
for a three-year term and usually serve a second three-year term subject to performance Remuneration consultant
review and re-election by shareholders. Beyond this, a further term of up to three years benchmarks best practice to help the
may be served subject to rigorous review by the Chair and the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee determine
re-election by shareholders. Details of Non-Executive Directors’ letters of appointment can areas of focus.
be found in Table 7 below.
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Table 7 – Non-Executive Directors’ letters of appointment as at 30 June 2020
Date last Stage 2
Non-Executive Date elected/re- Date first appointed re-appointed
Director elected at AGM to the Board to the Board Remuneration consultant and
John Allan 16 October 2019 1 August 2014 1 August 2020 management provide detailed insight
Richard Akers 16 October 2019 2 April 2012 1 April 2018 into the areas of focus to determine
Nina Bibby 16 October 2019 3 December 2012 3 December 2018 how the policy might be amended.
Jock Lennox 16 October 2019 1 July 2016 1 July 2019
Sharon White 16 October 2019 1 January 2018 N/A
The letters of appointment for Non-Executive Directors are available for inspection by any
Stage 3
person at the Company’s registered office during normal office hours or are available on
the Company’s website: www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk/investors.
Remuneration Committee discusses
Gifts to Directors on leaving employment and approves proposed policy, taking
The Remuneration Committee reserves the discretion to approve gifts to long serving into account remuneration of the
Directors who are retiring or who are ‘good leavers’ e.g. those leaving office for any reason wider workforce.
other than dismissal or misconduct. The value of the gift for any one Director shall be limited
to a maximum of £5,000 (excluding any tax or VAT liability). Where a tax or VAT liability is
incurred on such a gift, the Remuneration Committee has the discretion to approve the
payment of such liability on behalf of the Director in addition to the maximum limit.
Stage 4
Legacy arrangements
For the avoidance of doubt, in approving the Remuneration Policy, authority is given to the Consultation with shareholders and
Company to honour any previously disclosed commitments entered into with current or main investor representative bodies
former Directors including, but not limited to, payment of pensions or the vesting/exercise to obtain their views.
of past share awards.
Stage 5
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How the Committee has addressed the requirements of the Code in determining Directors’ Remuneration Policy
and practices
Code requirement How requirement was addressed in determining Remuneration Policy and practices
Clarity – remuneration arrangements Variable remuneration for any year is set out clearly in the prior year’s Annual Report, together
should be transparent and promote with performance targets (unless they are deemed to be commercially sensitive). Outcomes
effective engagement with shareholders are aligned with strategic objectives through the use of appropriate performance targets,
and the workforce. which align them with shareholder interests and the Group’s strategy and provides for the long
term success of the Company, which is in the interest of the workforce and other stakeholders.
Simplicity – remuneration structures The Company operates a UK market standard approach to remuneration which is familiar to
should avoid complexity and their stakeholders. Performance targets are readily understandable and published as part of the
rationale and operation should be easy to year end results.
understand.
Risk – remuneration arrangements The Remuneration Committee has discretion to ensure that variable pay outcomes are in line
should ensure reputational and other with Company and individual performance. Share awards are subject to post vesting holding
risks from excessive rewards, and periods, and malus and clawback are applicable to both LTPP and the annual bonus (including
behavioural risks that can arise from deferred shares) for up to two years after payment or vesting in cases where the outcome is
target-based incentive plans, are subsequently deemed inappropriate.
identified and mitigated.
Predictability – the range of possible Minimum, on-target and maximum outcomes for Directors are shown annually in this report
values of rewards to individual Directors (see page 126). Limits and discretions for each type of reward are explained in the policy table
and any other limits or discretions should on pages 127 to 130.
be identified and explained at the time of
approving the policy.
Proportionality – the link between The Company’s incentive plans reward the successful implementation of strategy through
individual awards, the delivery the alignment of performance targets with strategic KPIs. The performance underpin which
of strategy and the long term applies to both the annual bonus and LTPP outcomes ensures that poor performance is not
performance of the company should be rewarded. The Remuneration Committee also has discretion to override formulaic outcomes.
clear. Outcomes should not reward poor
performance.
Alignment with culture – incentive Our remuneration strategy ensures that performance targets do not encourage inappropriate
schemes should drive behaviours behaviours. The targets that are selected help align the interests of the workforce with those
consistent with company purpose, values of the Company’s purpose and strategy as illustrated on page 126.
and strategy.
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Committee and attendance at each of its
scheduled meetings during the year is set Remuneration Committee during the year
out on page 123. The Company Secretary under review were £149,550.
acts as Secretary to the Remuneration The Remuneration Committee also receives
Committee. To prevent conflicts of interest, input into its decision making from the
the Executive Directors are not members of Chief Executive (David Thomas), the
the Remuneration Committee and no-one is Company Secretary (Tina Bains) and the
present at the Committee’s meetings when Group HR Director (Rob Tansey), none of
their own remuneration is being considered. whom were present at any time when their
own remuneration was being considered.
Advisers to the Remuneration
Committee
In carrying out its principal responsibilities,
the Remuneration Committee has the
authority to obtain the advice of external
independent remuneration consultants
and is solely responsible for their
appointment, retention and termination. In
line with best practice, the Remuneration
Committee assesses annually whether
the appointment remains appropriate or
if it should be put out to tender. The last
such tender took place in 2017, resulting in
PwC being appointed as the advisers to the
Remuneration Committee with effect from
1 January 2018. PwC is a signatory to the
Remuneration Consultants Group’s Code of
Conduct. As part of the annual review and
re-appointment process, the Remuneration
Committee satisfied itself that PwC
remained objective and independent during
the year.
In addition to remuneration advice, PwC
also provides taxation, consultancy and
internal audit services to the Group. PwC
has no other connections with individual
Directors or the Company.
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Pensions
Undertook commercial discussions around potential pension contributions for incumbent Executive
Directors going forward. See page 124.
Variable pay
Reviewed annual performance of the Executive Directors for FY20 in terms of variable pay.
Annual bonus
Considered annual bonus for FY20. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the performance of the Company the
Remuneration Committee agreed with the recommendation of the Executive Directors, that there would be
no payments made under the FY20 annual bonus scheme.
Agreed the structure and performance conditions for FY21 annual bonus scheme. See page 140.
Long term incentives
Reviewed and approved the partial vesting of the 2017/18 LTPP. See page 145.
Considered and finalised the structure, performance conditions, participants and level of awards for FY21.
Agreed to defer the setting of targets for six months from the date of grant in line with IA guidance in the
hope that there will be more clarity around the full impact of COVID-19 on the business. See page 141.
CJRS
Supported management’s proposal to utilise the CJRS to preserve jobs and the subsequent decision to
return the funds given the Group’s continued financial resilience during and post the lockdown period.
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Remuneration Committee discretion
Reviewed and agreed its approach to the use of discretion, where this should be applied and how our
disclosures could be enhanced through revisions to the Remuneration Policy.
Shareholder engagement
Consulted with shareholders on the changes to and implementation of the Remuneration Policy, indicative
outcomes for FY20, and the remuneration proposals for FY21 and used the feedback received to finalise
the Remuneration Policy.
Base salary
The Remuneration Committee reviewed the salaries of the Executive Directors in June 2020 and it was agreed that neither the Executive
Directors, nor the workforce as a whole, would receive an increase in base salary for FY21. This decision took into account the ongoing
impact of COVID-19; the consequent deterioration of trading conditions due to the temporary closure of all our construction sites, sales
centres and offices; the continued economic uncertainty; and the cancellation of the interim, full and special dividends for FY20. The
salaries for the Executive Directors with effect from 1 July 2021 will therefore remain unchanged:
The salaries for each of the Executive Directors take into account the performance of the Company and remain within the range for similar
sized companies and the housebuilding sector.
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The performance measures, their reasons for selection and the maximum bonus payment against each of them expressed as a percentage
of salary for FY21 will be:
Financial/ Weighting (% of salary
Performance measure non-financial Reason for selecting maximum)
Profit before tax Financial Rewards outperformance against stretching
targets and is a key measure of our 63.75
performance.
Capital employed Financial Ensures efficient use of available capital. 30.0
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Non-financial Ensures a focus on the health and safety of
(measured in first half of FY21) our employees, customers, suppliers and sub-
contractors particularly during the period that
COVID-19 continues. 11.25
Customer care (with health and safety Non-financial Ensures a focus on quality and service to our
underpin) customers without compromising the health
and safety of our employees, customers,
suppliers and sub-contractors. 22.5
Land and sites Non-financial Focus individuals on specific factors required
to meet the long and short term strategy of the
business whilst aligning their interests with
those of shareholders. 22.5
Total bonus achievable as a % of salary 150.01
1. Any bonus earned in aggregate in excess of 100% will continue to be deferred into shares and held in the DBP. Dividend equivalents will accrue against any shares
deferred into the DBP.
The Remuneration Committee will continue to have an overriding discretion in respect of any bonus payment in accordance with its
Remuneration Policy. In addition, any bonus awarded for FY21 will be subject to the malus and clawback provisions set out on page 132.
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The Remuneration Committee has agreed to grant an LTPP award to Executive Directors in FY21 (2020/21 LTPP) of 200% of base salary, in
line with the Remuneration Policy. The Remuneration Committee is cognisant that such an award should be subject to performance targets
which are stretching and challenging whilst aligned with the short and long term performance of the Group and its strategy as well as the
interests of shareholders. The Remuneration Committee has again agreed that three independent performance conditions: TSR, EPS and
Underlying ROCE, will apply to the 2020/21 LTPP. The 2020/21 LTPP will be granted as normal in October 2020; however, given the current
uncertainties caused by COVID-19, the EPS and Underlying ROCE targets for this award will be determined as soon as practicable following
the grant and no later than six months from the grant date. This approach is in line with the guidance issued by the IA. The targets, once
set, will be published on our website and in the FY21 Remuneration Report.
Below
Weighting (of threshold (0% Threshold Maximum
Performance condition Reason selected total award) vesting) (25% vesting) (100% vesting)
TSR against a 50+/50- To ensure that the comparator group 20% Below Median Upper
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comparator group remains current and relevant whilst median quartile
factoring in the continued movement in
the Company’s market capitalisation.
TSR against a To ensure rewards are linked to 20% Below Index Index
housebuilder index1 outperformance of our peers. index average of average
average of peer group +8%
peer group per annum
Absolute EPS for the To ensure efficient and effective 20% To be set in To be set in To be set in
financial year ending management of our business and align March 2021 March 2021 March 2021
30 June 2023 interests with those of shareholders.
Underlying ROCE for the To ensure efficient and effective 40% To be set in To be set in To be set in
financial year ending management of our business and align March 2021 March 2021 March 2021
30 June 2023 interests with those of shareholders.
1. The housebuilder index will comprise: Bellway, Berkeley Homes, Countryside Properties, Crest Nicholson, Galliford Try, Persimmon, Redrow, Taylor Wimpey and
Vistry Group.
Vesting will be on a straight-line basis between threshold and maximum. In addition, all LTPP awards are subject to overriding
Remuneration Committee discretion, as set out in the Policy table on page 131.
The 2020/21 LTPP will also be subject to the malus and clawback provisions set out on page 132 and a two-year post vesting holding period.
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David
Thomas 741 739 29 25 189 185 959 949 – 1,066 257 1,712 10 – 267 2,778 1,226 3,727
Steven
Boyes 586 585 36 41 150 146 772 772 – 872 204 1,355 – 1 204 2,228 976 3,000
Jessica
White 413 412 16 16 63 62 492 490 – 615 144 105 – – 144 720 636 1,210
Total 1,740 1,736 81 82 402 393 2,223 2,211 – 2,553 605 3,172 10 1 615 5,726 2,838 7,937
1. Benefits (taxable) include the provision of a company car or car allowance, private medical insurance, some telephone costs and contributions towards obtaining
independent financial advice.
2. David Thomas and Steven Boyes received a pension benefit that was equal to 25% of their base salaries. Jessica White received a pension benefit equal to 15% of
her base salary. The Directors’ base salaries are set out in Table 8 on page 139 and the pension benefit was not reduced to take into account their temporary 20%
voluntary reduction in base salary during April and May 2020.
3. Annual bonus includes amounts deferred for David Thomas, Steven Boyes and Jessica White (see Table 13 on page 144).
4. Performance conditions for the LTPP were tested after 30 June 2020. 19.35% of the award granted to each of the Executive Directors is due to vest in November 2020
(see Tables 14 and 15 on page 145 for further details). The market price of the shares has been calculated based on an average market value over the three months
to 30 June 2020 (£5.00 per share). As the value of shares at vesting was lower than that at grant, no portion of the award is attributable to share price growth.
5. In accordance with regulatory requirements, the values in this column have been re-calculated using a share price of £6.31 per share being the market value of
the shares on the vesting date, 26 September 2019, as opposed to the market price of £5.89 per share calculated based on an average market value over the three
months to 30 June 2019 disclosed in last year’s Remuneration report.
6. The Sharesave Scheme granted in April 2014, which matured on 1 July 2019, was subject to no performance measures other than a continued employment condition
and completion of a savings contract. The value is calculated using the difference between the exercise price of £3.49 and a share price of £5.77 (the mid-market
close price of a share on the date of maturity).
7. The Sharesave Scheme granted in April 2015, which matured on 1 July 2018, was subject to no performance measures other than a continued employment condition
and completion of a savings contract. The value is calculated using the difference between the exercise price of £4.47 and a share price of £5.15 (the mid-market
close price of a share on the date of maturity).
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↑ David Wilson homes at Winnington Village,
Northwich, Cheshire.
Annual bonus
For the year under review, in order to better align the Executive Directors’ remuneration to that of Senior Management and where possible,
the wider workforce, the Remuneration Committee had, as disclosed in last year’s Remuneration report, agreed to: i) introduce capital
employed as a performance measure for the Executive Directors’ annual bonus for FY20 and ii) remove personal objectives from the
Executive Directors’ annual bonus scheme to increase focus on the metrics required to drive the strategy of the business and the return
of value to shareholders.
As in previous years, Executive Directors had the potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 150% of base salary based on the attainment of
Group performance targets which are linked directly to the Group’s strategy. Any bonus earned in excess of 100% of base salary is deferred
into shares for a period of three years and is subject to a continued employment condition. As a result of the impact of COVID-19 and the
associated ongoing uncertainty, the Committee accepted the recommendation of the Executive Directors to cancel the FY20 annual bonus
scheme. The Committee considers the outcome is appropriate and reflects overall performance of the Group over the year.
Performance targets for the FY20 bonus scheme are set out in Table 12 on page 144.
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June 2020. EPS
39.7p1
Underlying ROCE To increase underlying ROCE. 19% 22% 12.5% 0%
TSR TSR against the 50 companies above and below the Median Upper Rank of 13.65%
(FTSE) Company in the FTSE index measured over three ranking of quartile 32.7 (TSR
financial years with a three-month average at the 45.5 (TSR of ranking of of 6.1%)
start and end of the performance period. 25% of this -12.2%) 23.3 (TSR
element vests for median performance and 100% of of 25.8%)
this element vests for upper quartile performance or
above.
TSR TSR of at least the Index average of a housebuilder Unweighted Unweighted Above 5.70%
(Housebuilder)2 Index measured over three financial years with a Index average Index average unweighted
three-month average at the start and end of the (TSR of 4.8%) + 8% index average
performance period. 25% of this element vests for (TSR of 30.8%) (TSR of 6.1%)
Index average of peer group and 100% of this element
vests for Index average +8% per annum or above.
Total level of award vesting 19.35%
1. The actual EPS of 39.4 pence has been re-based using the corporation tax rate applicable at the date on which the 2017/18 LTPP targets were set, as the subsequent
reduction to the rate of corporation tax was not performance related. The actual EPS has also been re-based using the same number of shares in issue as used in
the 2017/18 LTPP targets. The re-based EPS used for the purpose of determining vesting, which is directly comparable to the 2017/18 LTPP targets, was 39.7 pence.
2. The housebuilder Index comprises: Bellway, Berkeley Homes, Vistry Group, Countryside Properties, Crest Nicholson, Galliford Try, Persimmon, Redrow and Taylor
Wimpey.
The Remuneration Committee believes that as the 2017/18 LTPP recognises the long term performance of the Company over a three-year
period, and given the strong alignment to the shareholder experience through TSR, it is appropriate to allow this award to vest in line with
performance outcomes and is justified. No Remuneration Committee discretion was exercised in relation to the LTPP vesting outcome,
including in relation to share price depreciation. The 2017/18 LTPP accrued dividend equivalents in accordance with the rules of the
scheme. The amount of dividend equivalent to be paid, in cash, on vesting will be pro-rated in line with the number of shares that vest. The
gross number of shares to be released to each of the Executive Directors and the value of the dividend equivalents are as follows:
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The 2019/20 LTPP for Executive Directors is subject to three performance conditions, 40% TSR (half of which is measured against a
50+/50- comparator group and the other half against a housebuilder index), 20% EPS and 40% ROCE. The levels of vesting against TSR are
measured over a three-year period commencing 1 July 2019, and against EPS and ROCE for the financial year ending 30 June 2022. On
completion of the performance period, assuming that shares vest, they will be subject to a further two-year holding period.
The potential level of vesting if performance was measured over one year to 30 June 2020:
The 2018/19 and 2019/20 LTPP awards will accrue dividend equivalents in accordance with the rules of the scheme. The amount of dividend
equivalent to be paid, in cash, on vesting will be pro-rated according to the number of shares that vest.
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the Executive Directors is the lower of their shareholding requirement (currently 200% of salary) or their actual shareholding on the date
of leaving.
The interests of the Directors serving during the financial year and their connected persons in the ordinary share capital of the Company at
the beginning and end of the year are shown in Table 19 below.
On 13 July 2020, Sharon White purchased 363 shares. No other notification has been received of any change in the interests shown during
the period 30 June 2020 to 31 August 2020 inclusive.
All conditional awards and share options are subject to an overriding Remuneration Committee discretion, in that the Remuneration
Committee must be satisfied that the underlying financial performance of the Group over the performance period warrants the level of
vesting as determined by applying the relevant targets. If the Remuneration Committee is not of this view, it has the authority to reduce the
level of vesting, including to nil, as it deems appropriate.
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of maximum opportunity)
LTI vesting (as a percentage of 0.0 32.8 73.9 95.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 76.4 92.8 19.4
maximum award)
£900
£800
£700
£600
£500
(£000 OR £m)
£400
£300
£200
£100
0
June 2010 June 2011 June 2012 June 2013 June 2014 June 2015 June 2016 June 2017 June 2018 June 2019 June 2020
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Salary/fees Benefits bonus
% change % change % change
Executive Directors1
David Thomas 0.3 16.0 -100.0
Steven Boyes 0.2 -12.2 -100.0
Jessica White 0.2 0 -100.0
Non-Executive Directors1
John Allan 0 -50.0 N/A
Richard Akers -1.1 0 N/A
Nina Bibby 0 0 N/A
Jock Lennox 0 0 N/A
Sharon White 0 0 N/A
Average pay of all employees 2 0.8 -1.5 -100.0
1. The percentage changes in salary and fees of the Directors differs from the salary increase awarded to them for FY20, as it takes into account a temporary 20%
voluntary reduction in base salary in April and May 2020 covering the period our construction sites were temporarily closed as a consequence of COVID-19.
2. Average pay is determined using all employees in the Group, as the parent company employs only a very few senior employees. The figure represents the mean
employee pay.
Table 22
25th percentile Median 75th percentile
Year Method pay ratio pay ratio pay ratio
FY20 Option B 40:1 32:1 21:1
FY19 Option B 123:1 88:1 59:1
The remuneration figures for the employee at each quartile were determined with reference to the financial year ending 30 June 2020.
Under Option B of The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018, the latest available gender pay gap data (i.e. from April 2020)
was used to identify the best equivalent for three Group UK employees whose hourly rates of pay are at the 25th, 50th and 75th percentiles for
the Group. The Committee is comfortable that this approach provides a fair representation of the Chief Executive to employee pay ratios and is
appropriate in comparison to alternative methods, balancing the need for statistical accuracy with internal operational resource constraints.
A full-time equivalent total pay and benefits figure for FY20 was then calculated for each of those employees. This was also sense checked
against a sample of employees with hourly pay rates either side of the identified individuals to ensure that the appropriate representative
employee is selected. The pay ratios outlined above were then calculated as the ratio of the Chief Executive’s single figure to the total pay and
benefits of each of these employees.
Each employee’s pay and benefits were calculated using each element of employee remuneration on a full-time basis, consistent with the
Chief Executive. No adjustments (other than the approximate up-rating of pay elements to achieve full-time equivalent rates) were made and
no components of pay have been omitted.
The table below sets out the salary and total pay and benefits for the three identified quartile point employees:
Table 23
25th percentile Median 75th percentile
(P25) (P50) (P75)
Salary £30,098 £35,112 £52,598
Total pay and benefits £31,044 £38,674 £59,133
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The FY20 pay ratios are significantly lower than last year. This is primarily attributable to a reduction in this year’s Chief Executive
single figure of remuneration compared to FY19, driven by no bonus being payable to Executive Directors in respect of FY20 as a result
of COVID-19, as well as the 2017/18 LTPP vesting at a lower level than the 2016/17 LTPP award. No bonuses were payable to the wider
workforce in respect of FY20, with the exception of awards earned and paid prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Committee considers that the median pay ratio is consistent with the relative roles and responsibilities of the Chief Executive and the
identified employee. Base salaries of all employees, including our Executive Directors, are set with reference to a range of factors including
market practice, experience and performance in role. The Chief Executive’s remuneration package is weighted towards variable pay
(including the annual bonus and LTPP) due to the nature of the role. This also means that the ratio is likely to fluctuate depending on the
outcomes of incentive plans in each year (as illustrated by the FY20 ratios).
The Committee also recognises that, due to the nature of our business and the ways in which we pay our employees, the flexibility permitted
within the regulations for identifying and calculating the total pay and benefits for employees, as well as differences in employment and
remuneration models between companies, the ratios reported above may not be comparable to those reported by other companies.
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Relative importance of spend on pay
The following table shows the Group’s actual spend on pay (for all employees) relative to dividends and profit from operations:
Non-executive directorships
Details of the Group’s policy on non-executive directorships held by Executive Directors is given in the Directors’ Remuneration Policy table
on page 134. Neither Steven Boyes nor Jessica White held any non-executive directorships with other companies during the year. David
Thomas joined the board of the HBF as a non-executive director on 26 April 2018 for which he does not receive a fee.
At the 2019 AGM, a resolution was proposed to shareholders to approve the Annual Report on Remuneration (advisory vote) for the year
ended 30 June 2019 for which the following votes were received:
Richard Akers
Non-Executive Director
1 September 2020
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For the financial year ended 30 June 2020, the Strategic Report is set out on pages 2 to 79 and the Directors’ Report on pages 80 to 155.
Together, these constitute the management reports required under Rules 4.1.8R of the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The table below sets out the location of information required to be disclosed in the Directors’ Report (in accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.4R,
and otherwise) which can be found in other sections of this Annual Report and Accounts and is incorporated by reference:
Page numbers
An indication of likely future developments in the business of the Company and its 2 to 29
subsidiaries
Details of arrangement under which a Director has waived emoluments from the 123 and 142
Company and details of such waiver
Arrangements under which a shareholder has waived or agreed to waive a dividend, 212
and details of the waiver
Financial instruments 206 to 211
Post balance sheet events 225
Employment of disabled persons 61
Employee involvement and the Company’s approach to investing in and rewarding 58 to 61
its workforce
Principal risks 71 to 78
Stakeholder engagement 38 to 49
Greenhouse gas emissions 234 and 235
Results and dividends Directors and their interests of special notice, under the Articles, the
The profit from continuing activities for Details of the Directors who held office Company may, by special resolution,
the year ended 30 June 2020 was £402.7m during the financial year ended 30 June remove any Director before the expiration
(2019: £739.4m). 2020 and as at the date of this report can of their term of office. The office of Director
be found on pages 80 to 82. shall be vacated if: (i) they resign or offer
The Board has previously announced that to resign and the Board resolves to accept
given the uncertainties caused by the The beneficial interests of the Directors such offer; (ii) their resignation is requested
impact of COVID-19, the interim dividend of and their connected persons in the ordinary by all of the other Directors and all of the
9.8 pence per share, equating to c. £100m, share capital of the Company, together with other Directors are not fewer than three in
would be cancelled, and that it would not the interests of the Executive Directors in number; (iii) they are or have been suffering
propose an ordinary dividend in respect of share options and awards of shares as at from mental or physical ill health; (iv)
FY20 or the intended special dividend of 30 June 2020, and as at the date of this they are absent without permission of the
£175m in respect of FY20. report are disclosed in the Remuneration Board from meetings of the Board for six
report in Table 19 on page 147. consecutive months and the Board resolves
The Board continues to recognise
that their office is vacated; (v) they become
the importance of dividends to all its Appointment and bankrupt or compound with their creditors
shareholders. The Board however, also removal of Directors generally; (vi) they are prohibited by law
feels that given the unprecedented impact
In accordance with the Articles, there shall from being a Director; (vii) they cease to be
of COVID-19 and the importance of a
be no fewer than two and no more than 15 a Director by virtue of the Act; or (viii) they
resilient balance sheet, it will no longer
Directors appointed to the Board at any are removed from office pursuant to the
propose the FY21 special dividend of
one time. Directors may be appointed by Articles.
£175m which would have been payable
in November 2021. Further information the Company by ordinary resolution or by Details relating to the retirement, election
regarding future dividend policy can be the Board. The Board may, from time to and re-election of Directors at each AGM
found on page 11. time, appoint one or more Directors to hold can be found in the Nomination Committee
employment or executive office for such report on page 103.
Annual General Meeting period (subject to the Act) and on such
Our 2020 AGM will be held on Wednesday terms as they may determine and may
14 October 2020. We are closely monitoring revoke or terminate any such appointment.
the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and Directors are not subject to a maximum
developments in UK regulation in relation to age limit.
how AGMs may be held during this period. In addition to the power under the Act
Further details about the AGM will be for shareholders to remove any Director
provided in the Notice of AGM. by ordinary resolution upon the giving
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Powers of the Directors Disclosure of information to auditor Company’s issued share capital as at
Subject to the Articles, the Act and any So far as each of the Directors is aware, 6 September 2019), such authority to
directions given by special resolution, the there is no relevant audit information (that is, remain valid until the end of the 2020 AGM
business of the Company is ultimately information needed by the Company’s auditor or, if earlier, until the close of business on
managed by the Board who may exercise in connection with preparing its report) of 16 January 2021. A resolution to renew this
all the powers of the Company, whether which the Company’s auditor is not aware. authority will be proposed at the 2020 AGM.
relating to the management of the business Rights and obligations
Each Director has taken all reasonable
of the Company or otherwise. In particular,
the Board may exercise all the powers of the
steps that they ought to have taken in attaching to shares
accordance with their duty as a Director Subject to any rights attached to existing
Company to borrow money and to mortgage
to make themselves aware of any relevant shares, shares may be issued with such
or charge any of its undertakings, property,
audit information and to ensure that rights and restrictions as the Company may
assets and uncalled capital and to issue
the Company’s auditor is aware of that by ordinary resolution decide, or (if there is
debentures and other securities and to give
information. This confirmation is given and
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security for any debt, liability or obligation of no such resolution or so far as it does not
should be interpreted in accordance with make specific provision) as the Board may
the Company to any third party.
the provisions of section 418(2) of the Act. decide.
Qualifying third party
Political donations and expenditure Subject to the Act, the Articles specify
indemnity provisions that rights attached to any existing class
The Company’s policy is not to make
At the date of this Annual Report and donations to any political party. No political of shares may be varied either with the
Accounts, there are qualifying third party donations were made during the year. The written consent of the holders of not less
indemnity provisions governed by the Act definition of political donations under the than three-fourths in nominal value of
which are or were in place during the Companies Act 2006 is very broad and may the issued shares of that class (excluding
financial year, under which the Company catch activities such as funding seminars any shares of that class held as treasury
has agreed to indemnify the Directors, and other functions to which politicians shares), or with the sanction of a special
former Directors and the Company are invited, supporting certain bodies resolution passed at a separate general
Secretary, together with those who have involved in policy review and law reform meeting of the holders of those shares.
held or hold these positions as officers of and matching employees’ donations to The rights conferred upon the holders of
other Group companies or of associate certain charities. Therefore, to ensure the any shares shall not, unless otherwise
or affiliated companies and members of Company remains in strict compliance with expressly provided in the rights attaching to
the Executive Committee, to the extent the Companies Act, the Board has again those shares, be deemed to be varied by the
permitted by law and the Articles, against decided to seek shareholders’ authority for creation or issue of further shares ranking
all liability arising in respect of any act or political donations and political expenditure pari passu with them.
omission in the course of performing their (as defined by the Companies Act) at the
duties. In addition, the Company maintains Details of restrictions of voting rights are
2020 AGM. The Board has no intention of provided in the Notice of AGM.
directors’ and officers’ liability insurance making donations to any political party.
for each Director of the Group and its The Trustees of the EBT may vote or abstain
associated companies. Offices from voting on shares held in the EBT in
No Director of the Company or of any The Group had 27 offices (excluding non- any way they think fit and in doing so may
associated company shall be accountable housebuilding divisions and those offices take into account both financial and non-
to the Company or the members for any undertaking an administrative function financial interests of the beneficiaries of the
benefit provided pursuant to the Articles only) located throughout Britain at the end EBT or their dependants.
and receipt of any such benefit shall of the financial year. The Group also has a
not disqualify any person from being or representative office in Beijing, China. A full Transfer of shares
becoming a Director of the Company. list of the Group’s offices and their locations Shares in the Company may be in
can be obtained from the Company uncertificated or certificated form. Title to
Related party transactions Secretary at the Company’s registered uncertificated shares may be transferred by
The Board and certain members of Senior office or from its website means of a relevant system and certificated
Management are related parties within www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk. shares may be transferred by an instrument
the definition of IAS 24 (Revised) ‘Related of transfer as approved by the Board. The
Capital structure transferor of a share is deemed to remain the
Party Disclosures’ (‘IAS 24’) and the Board
The Company has a single class of share holder until the transferee’s name is entered
are related parties within the definition
capital, which is divided into ordinary into the Company’s register of members.
of Chapter 11 of the UK Listing Rules
shares of 10 pence each. All issued shares
(‘Chapter 11’). There is no difference There are no restrictions on the transfer
are in registered form and are fully paid.
between transactions with key personnel of shares except as follows: the Board
Details of the Company’s issued share
of the Company and transactions with key may, in its absolute discretion and without
capital and of the movements in the share
personnel of the Group. giving any reason, decline to register any
capital during the year can be found on
During the year, the Group did not enter page 212. Subject to the Articles, the Act transfer of any share that is not a fully
into any transaction which, for the purposes and other shareholders’ rights, shares are paid share. Registration of a transfer of an
of IAS 24, is considered to be a ‘related at the disposal of the Board. At each AGM uncertificated share may be refused in the
party transaction’. the Board seeks authorisation from its circumstances set out in the uncertificated
shareholders to allot shares. At the AGM securities rules (as defined in the Articles)
No related party transactions that require
held on 16 October 2019, the Directors and where, in the case of a transfer to
disclosure have been entered into during
were given authority to allot shares up to a joint holders, the number of joint holders
the year under review.
nominal value of £33,936,815 (representing to whom the uncertificated share is to be
one-third of the nominal value of the transferred exceeds four.
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The Board may decline to register a A special resolution to update the immediately due and payable. The RCF
transfer of a certificated share unless the Company’s Articles will be proposed at Agreement also contains a provision
instrument of transfer: (i) is duly stamped the 2020 AGM and further information such that, following a change of
or certified or otherwise shown to the regarding the changes proposed is given in control, a lender is not obliged to fund
satisfaction of the Board to be exempt the Notice of Meeting, which can be found any further drawdown of the facility
from stamp duty and is accompanied by on the shareholder centre section of the (other than rollover loans). For these
the relevant share certificate and such Barratt Developments PLC website. purposes, a ‘change of control’ occurs
other evidence of the right to transfer as if any person or group of persons
the Board may reasonably require; (ii) is Approach to tax and tax governance ‘acting in concert’ (as defined in the City
in respect of only one class of share; (iii) if For all taxes, it is the Group’s aim to ensure Code on Takeovers and Mergers) gains
joint transferees, is in favour of not more it accurately calculates and pays the tax control (as defined in the Corporation
than four such transferees; or (iv) where that is due at the correct time. Whilst Tax Act 2010) of the Company.
the transfer is requested by a person with the Group does seek to minimise its tax • The note purchase agreement
a 0.25% interest (as defined in the Articles) liabilities through the use of legitimate dated 22 August 2017 in respect of
if such a person has been served with a routine tax planning, it does not participate the Group’s £200m privately placed
restriction notice after failure to provide in aggressive tax planning schemes. The notes contains a change of control
the Company with information concerning Group also seeks to be transparent in prepayment provision. Such control
interests in those shares required to be its dealings with HMRC and has regular provision provides that promptly after
provided under the Act, unless the transfer dialogue with its representatives to discuss the Company becomes aware that a
is shown to the Board to be pursuant to both developments in the business and the change of control has occurred, (and in
an arm’s length sale (as defined in the ongoing tax position. In accordance with UK any event not later than ten business
Articles). legislation, we have published details of our days thereafter) the Company shall
tax strategy and this can be found at www. notify all the holders of the notes of
There are no special control rights in
barrattdevelopments.co.uk. the same and give the noteholders
relation to the Company’s shares and the
Company is not aware of any agreements The Chief Financial Officer retains overall the option to require the Company to
between holders of securities that may responsibility for oversight of the tax prepay at par all outstanding amounts
result in restrictions on the transfer of affairs of the Group. Jessica White, (principal and interest) under the notes.
securities. Chief Financial Officer, was Senior If a noteholder accepts such offer of
Accounting Officer throughout the year prepayment, such prepayment shall
Shareholder authority for ended 30 June 2020. The Senior Accounting take place on a business day that is
purchase of own shares Officer receives regular updates on tax not less than 30 nor more than 60
matters. In addition, taxation is discussed days after the Company notified the
At the Company’s AGM held on 16 October
by the Audit Committee at least annually. noteholders of the change of control.
2019, shareholders gave authority to the
For these purposes a ‘change of control’
Company to buy back up to an aggregate of
101,810,446 ordinary shares (representing
Significant agreements means the acquisition by a person or a
with change of control provisions group of persons ‘acting in concert’ (as
10% of the Company’s issued share capital).
defined in the City Code on Takeovers
This authority is valid until the end of the The following significant agreements as at and Mergers) such that they gain
2020 AGM or, if earlier, until the close of 30 June 2020 contained provisions entitling control (as defined in the Corporation
business on 16 January 2021. Under the the counterparties to exercise termination Tax Act 2010) of the Company. The note
authority there is a minimum and maximum or other rights in the event of a change of purchase agreements also impose upon
price to be paid for such shares. Any control of the Company: the holders customary restrictions on
shares that are bought back may be held • The RCF agreement dated 14 May resale or transfer of the notes, such
as treasury shares or, if not so held, will 2013 (as amended in December 2014, as the transfer being subject to a de
be cancelled immediately upon completion June and December 2016, December minimis amount.
of the purchase, thereby reducing the 2017, November 2018 and November
Company’s issued share capital. 2019) made between, amongst others, In addition, the Company’s share plans
the Company, Lloyds Bank plc (as contain provisions relating to a change
No purchases had been made under this
the facility agent) and the banks and of control. Outstanding awards and
authority as at the date of this Annual Report
financial institutions named therein options would normally vest and become
and Accounts. A resolution renewing the
as lenders (the ‘RCF Agreement’) exercisable on a change of control subject
authority will be proposed at the 2020 AGM.
contains a prepayment provision at the to the satisfaction of any performance
Articles of Association election of each lender on change of conditions at that time.
The Company’s Articles contain regulations control. The Company must notify the There are no other significant agreements
that deal with matters such as the facility agent promptly upon becoming that take effect upon a change of control.
appointment and removal of Directors, aware of the change of control. After
the occurrence of a change of control, On behalf of the Board
Directors’ interests and proceedings
at general and Board meetings. Any the facility agent shall (if a lender so
requests within 20 days of being notified Tina Bains
amendments to the Articles may be made
in accordance with the provisions of the of the change of control) by notice to Company Secretary
Companies Act 2006 by way of a special the Company, on the date falling 30 1 September 2020
resolution at a general meeting. days after the change of control, cancel
the commitment of such lender under
the RCF Agreement and declare all
amounts outstanding in respect of
such lender under the RCF Agreement
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Financial Statements and Directors are also required to: Fair, balanced and understandable
accounting records • properly select and apply accounting The Board considers, on the advice of the
The Directors are responsible for preparing policies; Audit Committee, that the Annual Report
the Annual Report and Accounts including • present information, including and Accounts, taken as a whole, is fair,
the Directors’ Remuneration report and the accounting policies, in a manner that balanced and understandable, and provides
Financial Statements in accordance with provides relevant, reliable, comparable the information necessary for shareholders
applicable law and regulations. and understandable information; to assess the Company’s and the Group’s
position, performance, business model
Company law requires the Directors to • provide additional disclosures
and strategy.
prepare financial statements for each when compliance with the specific
financial year. The Directors are required requirements in IFRS are insufficient to Directors’ responsibility statement
by the IAS Regulation to prepare the Group enable users to understand the impact
of particular transactions, other events The Directors confirm that, to the best of
Financial Statements under IFRS as adopted each person’s knowledge:
and conditions on the entity’s financial
Governance
by the EU and have also elected to prepare
position and financial performance; and a. the Group and Parent Company
the Parent Company Financial Statements in
• make an assessment of the Company’s Financial Statements in this Annual
accordance with IFRS.
and the Group’s (as the case may be) Report and Accounts, which have
The Financial Statements are also required ability to continue as a going concern. been prepared in accordance with
by law to be properly prepared in accordance IFRS, SIC interpretations as adopted
with the Companies Act 2006 and Article 4 The Directors are responsible for keeping and endorsed by the EU, IFRIC
of the IAS Regulation. Under company law, adequate accounting records that interpretations and those parts of
the Directors must not approve the Financial are sufficient to show and explain the the Companies Act 2006 applicable
Statements unless they are satisfied that Company’s and the Group’s transactions to companies reporting under IFRS,
they give a true and fair view of the state of on an individual and consolidated basis give a true and fair view of the assets,
affairs of the Company and the Group and and disclose with reasonable accuracy liabilities, financial position and profit or
of the profit or loss of the Company and the at any time the financial position of the loss of the Company and of the Group
Group for that period. Company and the Group and enable them taken as a whole; and
to ensure that the Financial Statements b. the Annual Report and Accounts
IAS1 requires that financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They
present fairly for each financial year the includes a fair review of the
are also responsible for safeguarding the development and performance of
relevant entity’s financial position, financial assets of the Company and the Group and
performance and cash flows. This requires the business and the position of the
hence for taking reasonable steps for the Company and the Group taken as a
the faithful representation of the effects of prevention and detection of fraud and other
transactions, other events and conditions whole, together with a description of
irregularities. the principal risks and uncertainties
in accordance with the definitions and
recognition criteria for assets, liabilities, The Directors are responsible for the they face.
income and expenses set out in the maintenance and integrity of the corporate The Directors of the Company and their
IASB’s ‘Framework for the preparation and financial information included on functions are listed on pages 80 to 82. By
and presentation of financial statements’. the Company’s website. Legislation in order of the Board
In virtually all circumstances, a fair the UK governing the preparation and
presentation will be achieved by compliance dissemination of financial statements may David Thomas Jessica White
with all applicable IFRS. differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Chief Executive Chief Financial Officer
1 September 2020 1 September 2020
The Directors’ Report from pages 80 to 155
inclusive was approved by the Board on
1 September 2020 and is signed on its
behalf by
Tina Bains
Company Secretary
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Financial Statements
Primary Statements
Consolidated Income Statement 166
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 167
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity – Group 168
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity – Company 169
Balance Sheets 170
Cash Flow Statements 171
2 Results for the year and utilisation of profits 6.1 Key management and employees 213
4.1 Business combinations 194 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of
4.2 Goodwill and other intangible assets 195 estimation uncertainty:
4.3 Investments in jointly controlled entities and
associated entities 197
4.4 Jointly controlled operations 202
4.5 Property, plant and equipment 203
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Financial Statements
• the related notes 1 to 7.4.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and IFRSs as adopted by the European Union
and, as regards the Company Financial Statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
Materiality The materiality that we used for the Group Financial Statements was £35m which was determined on the basis of
considering a number of different metrics used by investors and other readers of the Financial Statements. These
included:
• Profit before tax;
• Revenue; and
• Net assets.
Scoping Our scoping focused on the audit work of the two components, being housebuilding and joint ventures (JVs). All audit
work was completed directly by the Group audit team.
Significant changes The following additional key audit matter was identified in the current year:
in our approach since
• Following review of its legacy properties for potential cladding issues during 2019/20 and where potential
the prior year
additional structural remediation was identified, estimates as to the costs of future remediation works for those
affected properties have been made. Given the estimation uncertainty in making these assessments, accordingly
this was identified as a key audit matter.
The basis for determining materiality was changed from profit before tax to a number of different metrics used by
investors and other readers of the Financial Statements to reflect the volatility in the results of the Group arising
from the impact of COVID-19.
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We have reviewed the Directors’ statement in Note 1.3 to the Financial Statements about whether they Going concern is the basis of
considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing them and their preparation of the Financial
identification of any material uncertainties to the Group's and the Company’s ability to continue to do so Statements that assumes
over a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the Financial Statements. an entity will remain in
operation for a period of at
We considered as part of our risk assessment the nature of the Group, its business model and related
least 12 months from the date
risks including where relevant the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit, the requirements of the
of approval of the Financial
applicable financial reporting framework and the system of internal control. We evaluated the Directors’
Statements.
assessment of the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, including challenging the underlying
data and key assumptions used to make the assessment, and evaluated the Directors’ plans for future We confirm that we have
actions in relation to their going concern assessment. nothing material to report,
add or draw attention to in
We are required to state whether we have anything material to add or draw attention to in relation to that
respect of these matters.
statement required by Listing Rule 9.8.6R(3) and report if the statement is materially inconsistent with
our knowledge obtained in the audit.
Based solely on reading the Directors’ statements and considering whether they were consistent with Viability means the ability of
the knowledge we obtained in the course of the audit, including the knowledge obtained in the evaluation the Group to continue over
of the Directors’ assessment of the Group's and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the time horizon considered
we are required to state whether we have anything material to add or draw attention to in relation to: appropriate by the Directors.
• the disclosures on pages 71-78 that describe the principal risks, procedures to identify emerging We confirm that we have
risks, and an explanation of how these are being managed or mitigated; nothing material to report,
add or draw attention to in
• the Directors' confirmation on page 71 that they have carried out a robust assessment of the respect of these matters.
principal and emerging risks facing the Group, including those that would threaten its business
model, future performance, solvency or liquidity; or
• the Directors’ explanation on page 79 as to how they have assessed the prospects of the Group,
over what period they have done so and why they consider that period to be appropriate, and their
statement as to whether they have a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue
in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of their assessment, including
any related disclosures drawing attention to any necessary qualifications or assumptions
We are also required to report whether the Directors’ statement relating to the prospects of the Group
required by Listing Rule 9.8.6R(3) is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in the audit.
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Key audit matter The Group’s valuation and cost allocation framework determines the total profit forecast for each site. This allows the
description land and build costs of a development to be allocated to each individual unit, ensuring the forecast margin per unit
is equalised across a development. This cost allocation framework drives the recognition of costs, and hence profit,
as each unit is sold, which is the key judgement in the Income Statement and is where fraud could potentially occur.
Accordingly, we consider the recognition of cost per unit and therefore the appropriate margin to be a key audit matter.
For each development there is judgement in:
• Estimating the inputs included within a site budget, including future revenues and cost to complete, in order
to determine the level of profit that each unit of the development will deliver. Estimation includes the use of
forecast data in respect of sales volumes and prices together with construction costs;
• Appropriately allocating costs such as shared infrastructure relating to a development so that the gross profit
Financial Statements
margin (in percentage terms) achieved on each individual unit is equal;
• Recognising site contingencies and their impact on margin; and
• Recording the variation when a deviation from the initial budget occurs and ensuring such variations are
appropriately recognised to those units impacted by the deviation.
As a result of COVID-19, in the current financial year Management supplemented their existing margin valuation
control to address the risk of remote working, to include a non-productive costs control to identify costs incurred
during lockdown which should be directly expensed in the Income Statement under IAS 2 'Inventories' as well as a
specific control to identify site extension costs which were estimated and recorded based on expected activity on a site-
by-site basis. There is a judgement in relation to the assumptions applied by Management such as house pricing and
cost estimates.
These judgements impact the profit recognised on each unit sold and reported margin is a key metric for the Group.
Refer to page 116 (Audit Committee report) and note 2.3 (Financial Statement disclosures including the related critical
accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty).
Key observations Based on the procedures performed, we concluded that margin was recognised appropriately in the year.
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Key audit matter Following the events at Grenfell Tower in 2017, the Group undertook a review of all legacy developments to identify
description those that have been constructed with aluminium composite materials (“ACM”). Upon removal of the cladding work in
relation to the Citiscape development in Croydon during 2020, structural concerns were identified in the building. Given
the issues identified, the Group appointed independent structural engineers to review all of the other developments
designed by either the same original engineering firm that designed Citiscape or by other companies within its wider
corporate group, to assess whether there were other legacy properties with similar structural issues.
As at the end of the financial year the Group holds a provision of £28.2m (2018/19: £nil) in relation to legacy properties
following a charge of £39.9m (2018/19: £nil) recognised as an adjusted item.
The accounting for these provisions involves a number of assumptions when estimating the future costs. The key
judgements related to this key audit matter are:
• Determining which buildings the Group has an obligation to remediate at the balance sheet date; and
• The cost of the future works.
After the balance sheet date the Board committed to pay for the remedial work at Citiscape. The total estimated cost in
relation to the work is expected to be c.£48m and will be charged in 2020/21 financial year.
Further details are included in Note 3.6 to the Financial Statements and in the Audit Committee report on page 116.
Key observations Based on the procedures performed we concluded the provision recorded by Management to be appropriate.
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Basis for determining We considered the following metrics: Our basis for materiality was determined based
materiality • Profit before tax; upon 3% of the Company's net assets capped at
90% of Group materiality.
• Revenue; and
• Net assets.
Using professional judgment we determined
materiality to be £35m.
In the prior year, materiality was determined on the
basis of 5% of statutory profit before tax.
Financial Statements
Rationale for the In determining our benchmark for materiality we Net assets was used as the benchmark because
benchmark applied considered a number of different metrics used it provides a stable basis and there are volatile
by investors and other readers of the Financial earnings between periods.
Statements.
This approach is a change from the prior year to
reflect the volatility in the results of the Group
arising from the impact of COVID-19.
Materiality for the current year represents 7.1% of
profit before tax (2018/19: 5%),
1.0% of revenue (2018/19: 0.9%) and
0.7% of net assets (2018/19: 0.9%).
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8. Other information
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the We have nothing to report in
information included in the Annual Report, other than the Financial Statements and our Auditor’s respect of these matters.
Report thereon.
Our opinion on the Financial Statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent
otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the Financial Statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with
the Financial Statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated.
If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required
to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the Financial Statements or a material
misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that
there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
In this context, matters that we are specifically required to report to you as uncorrected material
misstatements of the other information include where we conclude that:
• Fair, balanced and understandable – the statement given by the Directors that they consider the
Annual Report and Financial Statements taken as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable
and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Group's position and
performance, business model and strategy, is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained
in the audit; or
• Audit Committee reporting – the section describing the work of the Audit Committee does not
appropriately address matters communicated by us to the Audit Committee; or
• Directors’ statement of compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code – the parts of
the Directors’ statement required under the Listing Rules relating to the Company’s compliance
with the UK Corporate Governance Code containing provisions specified for review by the auditor
in accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.10R(2) do not properly disclose a departure from a relevant
provision of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
In reaching this conclusion, we agreed financial and a sample of non-financial information included
in the Annual Report to supporting documentation, considered the completeness of the principal
risks and uncertainties compared to the audit risks we identified during the audit and the Group’s
risk register and reviewed board papers where the Board set out their rationale as to why the other
information was fair, balanced and understandable.
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9. Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities statement, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the Financial
Statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary
to enable the preparation of Financial Statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the Financial Statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s and the Company’s ability to continue as
a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the
Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
11. Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Financial Statements
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and
perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
11.1 Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and
regulations, we considered the following:
• The nature of the housing market, control environment and business performance including the design of the Group’s remuneration
policies, key drivers for Directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;
• The Group’s own assessment of the risks that irregularities may occur either as a result of fraud or error;
• Results of our enquiries of Management, internal audit, Group’s in-house legal counsel and the Audit Committee about their own
identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
• Any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Group’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
−− identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
−− detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
−− the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
• Discussions among the audit engagement team including relevant internal specialists, including tax, valuations, pensions, real estate
and IT regarding how and where fraud might occur in the Financial Statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and
identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: margin recognition and the valuation of costs associated with legacy
properties. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of
management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the Group operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws
and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the Financial Statements. The key
laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act, Listing Rules, pensions and tax legislation.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the Financial Statements but
compliance with which may be fundamental to the Group’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included the Group’s
environmental regulations, planning, and health and safety law.
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Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion: We have nothing to
• We have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or report in respect of these
matters.
• Adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Company, or returns adequate for our audit have
not been received from branches not visited by us; or
• The Company Financial Statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are also required to report if in our opinion certain disclosures of We have nothing to
Directors’ remuneration have not been made or the part of the Directors’ Remuneration report to be audited report in respect of these
is not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. matters.
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Financial Statements
1 September 2020
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2020 20191
Continuing operations Notes £m £m
Revenue 2.1 3,419.2 4,763.1
Cost of sales (2,804.9) (3,678.9)
Gross profit 614.3 1,084.2
Analysed as:
Adjusted gross profit 631.4 1,087.4
Cost associated with legacy properties 2.2 (39.9) (3.2)
CJRS grant income 2.3 22.8 –
Administrative expenses 2.3 (124.5) (186.3)
Part-exchange income 327.5 341.1
Part-exchange expenses (323.9) (337.9)
Profit from operations 2.3 493.4 901.1
Analysed as:
Adjusted operating profit 507.3 904.3
Cost associated with legacy properties 2.2 (39.9) (3.2)
CJRS grant income 2.2, 2.3 26.0 –
Finance income 5.2 5.1 7.1
Finance costs 5.2 (35.0) (35.9)
Net finance costs 5.2 (29.9) (28.8)
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 4.3 28.3 39.2
Analysed as:
Adjusted share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 4.3 28.3 46.2
Cost associated with legacy properties 4.3 – (7.0)
Loss on disposal of joint ventures – (1.7)
Profit before tax 491.8 909.8
Analysed as:
Adjusted profit before tax 505.7 920.0
Cost associated with legacy properties 2.2 (39.9) (10.2)
CJRS grant income 2.2, 2.3 26.0 –
Tax 2.6 (89.1) (170.4)
Profit for the year 402.7 739.4
Profit for the year attributable to the owners of the Company 399.7 740.0
Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to non-controlling interests 4.1.2 3.0 (0.6)
Earnings per share from continuing operations
Basic 2.4 39.4p 73.2p
Diluted 2.4 38.9p 72.3p
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he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Notes £m £m
Profit for the year 402.7 739.4
Other comprehensive income/(expense):
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial loss on defined benefit pension scheme 6.2.2 (69.2) (15.4)
Tax credit relating to items not reclassified 13.1 2.9
Total items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss (56.1) (12.5)
Total comprehensive income recognised for the year 346.6 726.9
Total comprehensive income recognised for the year attributable to
the owners of the Company 343.6 727.5
Total comprehensive income/(expense) recognised for the year attributable to
non-controlling interests 4.1.2 3.0 (0.6)
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he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
Financial Statements
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The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Tax on share-based payments – – – – 0.4 – 0.4 0.4
At 30 June 20191 101.7 239.3 1,109.0 (15.1) 20.4 2,052.8 2,058.1 3,508.1
Profit for the year – – – – – 504.4 504.4 504.4
Actuarial loss on pension scheme – – – – – (69.2) (69.2) (69.2)
Tax on items above taken directly
to equity – – – – – 13.1 13.1 13.1
Total comprehensive income
recognised for the year ended
30 June 2020 – – – – – 448.3 448.3 448.3
Dividend payments – – – – – (373.2) (373.2) (373.2)
Issue of shares 0.1 5.9 – – – – – 6.0
Share-based payments – – – – 6.8 – 6.8 6.8
Purchase of own shares – – – (5.9) – – (5.9) (5.9)
Transfers in respect of share
options – – – 0.9 (9.7) 3.6 (5.2) (5.2)
Tax on share-based payments – – – – (0.9) 1.0 0.1 0.1
At 30 June 2020 101.8 245.2 1,109.0 (20.1) 16.6 2,132.5 2,129.0 3,585.0
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he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. The adoption of IFRS 16 had no effect on
the opening reserves at 1 July 2019. Further information on the initial application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
In the prior year, the Group’s equity at 1 July 2018 was adjusted for the initial application of IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ and IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from contracts with
customers’.
The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Balance Sheets
At 30 June 2020
Group Company
2020 20191 1 July 20181 2020 20191 1 July 20181
re-presented2 re-presented2 re-presented2 re-presented2
Notes £m £m £m £m £m £m
Assets
Non-current assets
Other intangible assets 4.2.2 101.1 102.3 100.0 – – –
Goodwill 4.2.1 805.9 805.9 792.2 – – –
Property, plant and equipment 4.5 19.0 17.4 11.6 9.5 7.7 5.4
Right-of-use assets 3.5 46.7 – – 4.8 – –
Investments in subsidiary undertakings 4.1.3 – – – 3,086.2 3,085.9 3,085.3
Investments in joint ventures and associates 4.3 152.1 189.0 234.1 – – –
Retirement benefit assets 6.2.2 3.5 62.6 58.7 3.5 62.6 58.7
Secured loans 3.7 1.0 1.4 1.9 – – –
Deferred tax assets 2.6.3 – – – 1.0 – –
Trade and other receivables 3.2 1.3 1.5 3.1 – – –
1,130.6 1,180.1 1,201.6 3,105.0 3,156.2 3,149.4
Current assets
Inventories 3.1 5,027.9 4,824.3 4,516.7 – – –
Secured loans 3.7 1.1 1.2 0.3 – – –
Trade and other receivables 3.2 84.9 223.6 226.5 405.4 87.2 86.0
Cash and cash equivalents2 5.1 619.8 1,136.0 1,176.2 424.0 889.3 874.5
5,733.7 6,185.1 5,919.7 829.4 976.5 960.5
Total assets 6,864.3 7,365.2 7,121.3 3,934.4 4,132.7 4,109.9
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 5.1 (200.0) (200.0) (191.1) (200.0) (200.0) (191.1)
Trade and other payables 3.3 (319.7) (413.5) (566.3) – – –
Lease liabilities 3.5 (36.1) – – (3.9) – –
Deferred tax liabilities 2.6.3 (2.4) (17.6) (25.3) – (7.8) (8.6)
(558.2) (631.1) (782.7) (203.9) (207.8) (199.7)
Current liabilities
Loans and borrowings2 5.1 (117.7) (177.7) (193.8) (111.0) (52.6) (78.2)
Trade and other payables 3.3 (1,305.4) (1,587.9) (1,465.8) (33.6) (364.2) (434.0)
Lease liabilities 3.5 (11.7) – – (0.9) – –
Current tax liabilities (2.8) (99.5) (85.8) – – –
Provisions 3.6 (28.2) – – – – –
(1,465.8) (1,865.1) (1,745.4) (145.5) (416.8) (512.2)
Total liabilities (2,024.0) (2,496.2) (2,528.1) (349.4) (624.6) (711.9)
Net assets 4,840.3 4,869.0 4,593.2 3,585.0 3,508.1 3,398.0
Equity
Share capital 5.5.1 101.8 101.7 101.3 101.8 101.7 101.3
Share premium 245.2 239.3 232.6 245.2 239.3 232.6
Merger reserve 4.1.1 1,109.0 1,109.0 1,109.0 1,109.0 1,109.0 1,109.0
Total retained earnings 3,382.9 3,412.1 3,142.8 2,129.0 2,058.1 1,955.1
Equity attributable to the owners of the Company 4,838.9 4,862.1 4,585.7 3,585.0 3,508.1 3,398.0
Non-controlling interests 4.1.2 1.4 6.9 7.5 – – –
Total equity 4,840.3 4,869.0 4,593.2 3,585.0 3,508.1 3,398.0
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he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
2
The prior year balances for cash and cash equivalents and bank overdrafts have been re-presented in accordance with IAS 32 (see note 1.4). There is no impact on the net
assets of the Group or the Company.
The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
The Financial Statements of Barratt Developments PLC (registered number 00604574) were approved by the Board and authorised for issue
on 1 September 2020.
Signed on behalf of the Board:
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re-presented2 re-presented2
Notes £m £m £m £m
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (page 172) (121.0) 361.3 (667.0) (85.4)
Investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 4.5 (7.5) (7.2) (4.9) (4.1)
Consideration, net of cash acquired, paid on acquisition of
subsidiaries – (15.8) – –
Proceeds, net of cash disposed of, from the disposal of
subsidiaries – 4.6 – –
Increase in amounts invested in entities accounted for using
the equity method 4.3 (31.2) (51.0) – –
Repayment of amounts invested in entities accounted for using
the equity method 4.3 72.2 66.9 – –
Dividends received from investments accounted for using the
equity method 4.3 24.2 60.3 – –
Proceeds from the disposal of investments accounted for using
the equity method – 18.6 – –
Financial Statements
Dividends received from subsidiaries – – 519.3 593.6
Interest received 3.5 5.1 3.0 3.2
Net cash inflow from investing activities 61.2 81.5 517.4 592.7
Financing activities:
Dividends paid to equity holders of the Company 2.5 (373.2) (452.3) (373.2) (452.3)
Distribution made to non-controlling partner 4.1.2 (8.5) – – –
Purchase of own shares (5.9) (21.7) (5.9) (21.7)
Proceeds from issue of share capital 6.0 7.1 6.0 7.1
Payment of dividend equivalents (0.7) – – –
Loan drawdowns – – 58.4 –
Loan repayments2 (60.0) (16.1) – (25.6)
Repayment of lease liabilities1 3.5 (14.1) – (1.0) –
Net cash outflow from financing activities (456.4) (483.0) (315.7) (492.5)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (516.2) (40.2) (465.3) 14.8
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year2 1,136.0 1,176.2 889.3 874.5
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year2 5.1 619.8 1,136.0 424.0 889.3
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he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
2
The prior year balances for cash and cash equivalents and bank overdrafts have been re-presented in accordance with IAS 32 (see note 1.4).
The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Group Company
Reconciliation of profit/(loss) from operations to cash flow 2020 20191 2020 20191
from operating activities Notes £m £m £m £m
Operating activities:
Profit/(loss) from operations 493.4 901.1 (5.7) (10.1)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 4.5 5.5 4.3 2.7 1.8
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 0.4 – 0.4 –
Depreciation of right-of-use assets¹ 3.5 13.6 – 0.9 –
Amortisation of intangible assets 4.2.2 1.2 – – –
Profit on disposal of subsidiary undertaking – (0.6) – –
Impairment/(reversal of impairment) of inventories 3.1 8.2 (14.8) – –
Profit on redemption of secured loans (0.4) (1.2) – –
Share-based payments charge 6.3 6.8 14.1 1.4 6.3
Imputed interest on deferred term payables² 5.2 (19.9) (21.5) – –
Imputed interest on lease arrangements1 5.2 (2.0) – (0.1) –
Amortisation of facility fees 5.2 (2.3) (2.8) (2.3) (2.8)
Finance income related to employee benefits 5.2 1.6 2.0 1.6 2.0
Total non-cash items 12.7 (20.5) 4.6 7.3
Increase in inventories (211.8) (291.9) – –
Decrease/(increase) in receivables 129.3 (2.3) (322.1) (13.4)
Decrease in payables (373.8) (53.3) (328.8) (55.3)
Increase in provisions 3.6 28.2 – – –
Total movements in working capital and provisions (428.1) (347.5) (650.9) (68.7)
Interest paid (11.7) (11.6) (15.0) (13.9)
Tax paid (187.3) (160.2) – –
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (121.0) 361.3 (667.0) (85.4)
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
2
The Balance Sheet movements in land payables include non-cash movements due to imputed interest. Imputed interest is therefore included within non-cash items in
the statements above.
The notes on pages 173 to 233 form an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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1.1 Introduction
These Financial Statements for the Group and Parent Company have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB, IFRIC
interpretations and SIC interpretations as adopted and endorsed by the EU and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to
companies reporting under IFRS. The Financial Statements therefore comply with Article 4 of the EU International Accounting Standards
Regulation. The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of secured
loans and share-based payments.
Financial Statements
the Financial Statements, apart from those involving estimations.
The most significant estimates made by the Directors in these Financial Statements are:
• Margin recognition – see note 2.3
• Costs associated with legacy properties – see note 3.6
• Impairment of goodwill and indefinite life brands – see note 4.2.3
The Group has exercised judgement in evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the Financial Statements. In addition to the key sources of
estimation uncertainty, the areas where COVID-19 has been considered are:
• Going concern – see note 1.3
• Nature and carrying value of inventories – see note 3.1
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any direct costs less any lease incentives. Subsequently, right-of-use assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any
accumulated impairment losses.
The following practical expedients were used when applying IFRS 16 to leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17:
• a single discount rate is applied to portfolios of leases with similar properties
• the exemptions not to recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with a low-value underlying asset or a lease term of less
than 12 months are applied
• initial direct costs were excluded from measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application
• hindsight was used in determining the lease term
The Group as lessor
The Group is not required to make any adjustments on transition to IFRS 16.
Information on the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16 on the Financial Statements is provided in note 1.5.
There has been no impact on the Financial Statements as a result of:
• IFRIC 23 ‘Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments’;
• Amendments to IFRS 9 ‘Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation’;
• Amendments to IAS 28 ‘Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures’;
• Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015-2017 Cycle; and
• Amendments to IAS 19 ‘Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement’.
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The Group has elected to adopt IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach, under which any cumulative effect of initial application
is recognised in retained earnings at 1 July 2019. Comparative information has not been restated. The tables below and on pages 177 and
178 summarise the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16 on the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
Group
Year ended
Year ended Adjustments in 30 June 2020 before
30 June 2020 respect of the adjustments for the
as reported adoption of IFRS 16 adoption of IFRS 16
Impact on Consolidated Income Statement: £m £m £m
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Financial Statements
Lease liabilities (36.1) (36.1) – (3.9) (3.9) –
Other non-current
liabilities (522.1) – (522.1) (200.0) – (200.0)
(558.2) (36.1) (522.1) (203.9) (3.9) (200.0)
Current liabilities
Lease liabilities (11.7) (11.7) – (0.9) (0.9) –
Other current liabilities (1,454.1) 0.5 (1,454.6) (144.6) – (144.6)
(1,465.8) (11.2) (1,454.6) (145.5) (0.9) (144.6)
Total liabilities (2,024.0) (47.3) (1,976.7) (349.4) (4.8) (344.6)
Net assets 4,840.3 (0.6) 4,840.9 3,585.0 – 3,585.0
Equity
Retained earnings 3,382.9 (0.6) 3,383.5 2,129.0 – 2,129.0
Other reserves and capital 1,456.0 – 1,456.0 1,456.0 – 1,456.0
Non-controlling interests 1.4 – 1.4 – – –
Total equity 4,840.3 (0.6) 4,840.9 3,585.0 – 3,585.0
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1.6 Impact of standards and interpretations in issue but not yet effective
At the date of approval of these Financial Statements, there were a number of standards, amendments and interpretations that have been
published and are therefore mandatory for the Group’s accounting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2020 and later periods. None of
these are expected to have a material impact on the Group. The Group has not early-adopted any standard, amendment or interpretation.
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2.1 Revenue
The Group’s revenue derives principally from the sale of the homes we build and from the sale of commercial property.
Financial Statements
Where the outcome of a contract on which revenue is recognised over time can be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised by reference
to the stage of completion of contract activity at the balance sheet date. This is normally measured by surveys of work performed to
date. The Group is satisfied that it is appropriate to measure performance by reference to surveys of work performed to date, because
these surveys identify the extent to which benefits have been transferred to the customer. Variations to, and claims arising in respect of
such contracts are included in revenue to the extent that they have been agreed with the customer. Where the outcome of a contract on
which revenue is recognised over time cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred. When
it is probable that the total costs on a contract will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is immediately recognised as an
expense in the Income Statement.
Other revenue
Revenue from separate contracts related to the development of homes is recognised on completion of the performance obligation to
which it relates and included in other revenue. Revenue from warranties is recognised on a straight-line basis over the warranty period.
Revenue from commercial contract management fees is recognised in the period in which it becomes receivable and included within
other revenue.
¹ Residential completions exclude JV completions of 570 homes (2019: 745) in which the Group has an interest.
Included within Group revenue is £140.9m (2019: £76.8m) of revenue from construction contracts on which revenue is recognised over
time by reference to the stage of completion of the contracts (note 3.4). Of this amount, £19.2m (2019: £3.3m) was included in the contract
liability balance at the beginning of the year.
Revenue includes £464.5m (2019: £521.4m) of revenue generated where the sale has been achieved using part-exchange incentives.
Proceeds received on the disposal of part-exchange properties are not included in revenue on the basis that they are incidental to the main
revenue-generating activities of the Group.
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Adjusted items
Items that are material in size or unusual or infrequent in nature are presented as adjusted items in the Income Statement. The
Directors are of the opinion that the separate presentation of adjusted items provides helpful information about the Group’s underlying
business performance. Examples of events that may give rise to the classification of items as adjusted are charges or credits in respect
of legacy properties, the restructuring of existing and newly acquired businesses, refinancing costs, government grants received under
unusual circumstances, gains or losses on the disposal of businesses or individual assets, and asset impairments, including land, work
in progress, goodwill and investments.
Margin recognition
In order to determine the profit that the Group is able to recognise on its developments in a specific period, the Group allocates site-
wide development costs between homes built in the current year and in future years. It also has to estimate costs to complete on
such developments and make estimates relating to future sales price margins on those developments and homes. In making these
assessments there is a degree of inherent uncertainty.
The Group’s site valuation process determines the forecast profit margin for each site. The valuation process acts as a method of
allocating land costs and construction work in progress costs of a development to each individual plot and drives the recognition of costs
in the Income Statement as each plot is sold. Any changes in the forecast profit margin of a site from changes in sales prices or costs to
complete is recognised across all homes sold in both the current period and future periods. This ensures that the forecast site margin
achieved on each individual home is equal across the development.
The Group has reassessed its estimates on a site-by-site basis to incorporate the expected extension of site duration caused by
COVID-19 and the adoption of COVID-19 safe working practices and protocols. On average, the Group estimates that site durations will
increase by around six months, resulting in an additional allocation of £29.1m of site-wide development costs to homes sold in the
current year.
Management have performed a sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of a change in estimated costs for developments on which sales
were recognised in the year. A 1% increase in estimated costs recognised in the year, which is considered to be reasonably possible,
would impact cost of sales and work in progress and would reduce the Group’s gross profit by £22.9m, a reduction in gross margin of
70 bps.
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Lease income
The Group enters into leasing arrangements with third parties following the completion of constructed developments until the date of
the sale of the development. Rental income from these operating leases is recognised in the Income Statement on a straight-line basis
over the term of the lease.
Government grants
Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to
them and that the grants will be received.
Government grants are recognised in the Income Statement so as to match with the related costs they are intended to compensate for.
Grants related to assets are deducted from the carrying amount of the asset. Grants related to income are included in the appropriate
line within the Income Statement.
Financial Statements
for the property.
Part-exchange properties are recognised in inventories at the lower of cost, being their fair value at acquisition, and their net realisable
value. The amount of any write-down of inventories to net realisable value, or reversal of a previous write-down, is recognised in the
income statement in the period in which it occurs.
The carrying amount of a part exchange property is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related income is recognised.
Maintenance costs are recognised in the Income Statement in the period in which they are incurred.
Profit from operations is stated after charging the Directors’ emoluments disclosed in the Remuneration report on pages 142 and 143 and
in note 6.1.
The Group does not recognise income from supplier rebates until it can be calculated reliably and it is certain that it will be received from
suppliers. During the year, £30.8m (2019: £33.5m) of supplier rebate income was included within profit from operations.
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Cost of sales is presented net of £22.8m in Government grant income received in respect of the CJRS (2019: £nil).
2.3.3 Government grants and assistance
During the year the Group recognised CJRS grant income from the Government designed to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Amounts
receivable during the year are disclosed below. No Government grants were receivable or received during 2019.
2020
Amounts
receivable
and received
£m
Grant income in respect of the CJRS included in cost of sales 22.8
Grant income in respect of the CJRS included in administrative expenses 3.2
26.0
At 30 June 2020, receivables in respect of the CJRS of £4.4m (2019: £nil) were included in other receivables.
On 6 July 2020 the Group announced that it would return all Government grants received in respect of the CJRS. These grants have been
repaid since the balance sheet date (see note 7.3).
2.3.3 Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses of £124.5m (2019: £186.3m) include sundry income of £29.0m (2019: £26.3m) which principally comprises
management fees receivable from joint ventures, property management income, the sale of freehold reversions, ground rent receivable and
Government grant income.
2.3.4 Auditor’s remuneration
The remuneration paid to Deloitte LLP, the Group’s principal auditor, is disclosed below:
2020 2019
£000 £000
Fees payable to the Company’s auditor for the audit of the Parent Company and Consolidated Financial
Statements 275 148
Fees payable to the Company’s auditor for the audit of the Company’s subsidiaries 290 253
Total audit fees 565 401
Audit-related assurance services¹ 32 28
Other services² 20 30
Total fees for other services 52 58
Total fees related to the Company and its subsidiaries 617 459
1
Audit-related assurance services comprise the review of the interim report.
2
Other services comprise a short term, limited scope, piece of advisory support; and in the previous year were in relation to the provision of planning related
information required in the sale of a subsidiary.
Details of the Group’s policy on the use of the Company’s principal auditor for non-audit services, and auditor independence are set out in
the Audit Committee report on page 119. No services were provided under contingent fee arrangements.
In addition to the remuneration paid to the Company’s auditor for services related to the Company and its subsidiaries, the auditor received
the following remuneration from JVs in which the Group participates:
2020 2019
£000 £000
The audit of the Group’s JVs pursuant to legislation 163 145
Other audit-related services¹ 10 10
Total fees related to joint ventures 173 155
1
Other audit-related services comprise reporting to the auditors of our JV partners.
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The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
1
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent Company by
the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year, excluding those held by the EBT that do not attract dividend
equivalents which are treated as cancelled.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent Company by
the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue adjusted to assume conversion of all potentially dilutive share options from the
start of the year.
Note 2020 2019¹
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent Company (£m) 399.7 740.0
Financial Statements
Weighted average number of shares in EBT (million) (4.3) (3.8)
Weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share (million) 1,013.9 1,010.4
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
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2.5 Dividends
2020 2019
£m £m
Amounts recognised as distributions to equity shareholders in the year:
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2019 of 19.5p (2018: 17.9p) per share 197.8 180.6
Special dividend for the year ended 30 June 2019 of 17.3p (2018: 17.3p) per share 175.4 174.6
Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 of nil (2019: 9.6p) per share – 97.1
Total dividends distributed to equity shareholders in the year 373.2 452.3
2020 2019
£m £m
Proposed final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 of nil (2019: 19.5p) per share – 197.1
Proposed special dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 of nil (2019: 17.3p) per share – 175.0
2.6 Tax
All profits of the Group are subject to UK corporation tax.
The current year tax charge has been provided for, by the Group and Company, at a standard effective rate of 19.0% (2019: 19.0%) and the
closing deferred tax assets and liabilities have been provided in these Financial Statements at a rate of 19.0% (2019: between 17.0% and
19.0%) of the temporary differences giving rise to these assets and liabilities, dependent upon when they are expected to reverse.
Tax
The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the Income
Statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items
that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in
the Financial Statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the
balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax is measured on a non-discounted basis using the tax rates and laws that have then been
enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date, and is charged or credited to the Income Statement, except when it relates
to items charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income or equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in other
comprehensive income or equity.
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the
extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets
and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. Deferred tax
liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and interests in JVs, except where the
Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the
foreseeable future.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to
taxes levied by the same tax authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
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Financial Statements
£m £m
Profit before tax 491.8 909.8
Profit before tax multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax of 19.0% (2019: 19.0%) 93.4 172.9
Effects of:
Other items including non-deductible expenses 4.8 0.5
Additional tax relief for land remediation costs (1.3) (2.0)
Adjustment in respect of previous years (8.9) (1.5)
Adjustment for post-tax profits of certain JVs included in Group profit before tax – (0.1)
Impact of change in tax rate on deferred tax liability 1.1 0.6
Tax charge for the year 89.1 170.4
Legislation was substantively enacted during the year to repeal the reduction of the main corporation tax rate, thereby maintaining 19.0%
throughout the financial year. Accordingly, the rate change includes the re-measurement of opening temporary differences to 19.0% where
these were previously measured at between 17.0% and 19.0% depending on the timing of expected reversal.
Completion volumes were significantly reduced by the Group's decision to pause activity in response to COVID-19, reducing profit before
tax for the financial year. Adjustments in respect of previous years reflect the latest estimates and assumptions and truing up to final
corporation tax computations. The proportional impact of those adjustments has a greater impact on this year’s effective tax rate due to the
lower profit before tax.
2.6.2 Tax recognised in equity
In addition to the amount charged to the Consolidated Income Statement, a net current and deferred tax credit of £13.3m (2019: £4.5m
credit) was recognised directly in equity.
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The deferred tax liability in respect of indefinite life brands represents the amount of tax that would become due if the brands were sold
at their book value. There is no intention to sell the indefinite life brands in the foreseeable future and, therefore, it is not anticipated that
any of the deferred tax liability in respect of brands will reverse in the 12 months following the balance sheet date. The deferred tax asset
in respect of share schemes represents an estimate of the future tax deduction available on the exercise or vesting of awards under those
schemes.
While it is anticipated that an element of the remaining deferred tax assets and liabilities will reverse during the 12 months following the
balance sheet date, at present it is not possible to accurately quantify the value of all of these reversals.
In addition to the deferred tax liability shown above, the Group has not recognised a deferred tax asset of £2.1m (2019: £2.0m) in respect of
capital and other losses amounting to £10.9m (2019: £11.6m) because these are not considered recoverable in the foreseeable future.
The Company recognised a net deferred tax asset with the following movements in the year:
Company
Accelerated
Pension Share capital Other
scheme options allowances (net) Total
£m £m £m £m £m
At 1 July 2018 (11.1) 1.5 0.7 0.3 (8.6)
Income Statement (charge)/credit (3.4) 0.8 (0.1) 0.2 (2.5)
Amounts taken directly to equity 2.9 0.4 – – 3.3
At 30 June 2019 (11.6) 2.7 0.6 0.5 (7.8)
Comprising:
Deferred tax assets – 2.7 0.6 0.5 3.8
Deferred tax liabilities (11.6) – – – (11.6)
Year ended 30 June 2020
Income Statement (charge)/credit (2.2) (1.2) 0.1 (0.1) (3.4)
Amounts taken directly to equity 13.1 (0.9) – – 12.2
At 30 June 2020 (0.7) 0.6 0.7 0.4 1.0
Comprising:
Deferred tax assets – 0.6 0.7 0.4 1.7
Deferred tax liabilities (0.7) – – – (0.7)
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3 Working capital
3.1 Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work in progress comprises direct materials, direct labour
costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Overhead costs
include, but are not limited to, roads and other infrastructure costs required for a site and local contributions and physical works
contributions required under planning permissions granted for our developments
Land held for development, including land in the course of development, is initially recorded at discounted cost. Where, through deferred
purchase credit terms, the carrying value differs from the amount that will ultimately be paid in settling the liability, this difference is
charged as a finance cost in the Income Statement over the period of settlement.
Due to the scale of the Group’s developments, the Group has to allocate site-wide development costs between homes built in the current
year and in future years. It also has to estimate costs to complete on such developments. In making these assessments, there is a
degree of inherent uncertainty. The Group has developed internal controls to assess and review carrying values and the appropriateness
of estimates made.
Group
Financial Statements
2020 2019
£m £m
Land held for development 3,112.3 3,071.6
Construction work in progress 1,852.4 1,632.8
Part-exchange properties and other inventories 63.2 119.9
5,027.9 4,824.3
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Group Company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Notes £m £m £m £m
Non-current assets
Other receivables 1.3 1.5 – –
1.3 1.5 – –
Current assets
Trade receivables 34.6 151.0 – –
Contract assets1 3.4 0.9 1.1 – –
Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings – – 395.5 76.3
Other receivables 33.7 55.5 1.3 1.0
Prepayments and accrued income 15.7 16.0 8.6 9.9
84.9 223.6 405.4 87.2
1
In the prior year contract assets were included within trade receivables (see note 3.4).
Other receivables include £15.7m (2019: £19.8m) receivable from joint ventures.
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Movements in loss allowances are principally a result of the derecognition and origination of financial assets in the period. The loss
Financial Statements
allowances written off are equal to the gross carrying amounts of the assets written off in the year. The Directors consider that the carrying
amount of trade receivables approximates to their fair value.
Further disclosures relating to financial assets are set out in note 5.3.
Group Company
2020 2019¹ 2020 2019¹
Notes £m £m £m £m
Non-current liabilities
Land payables 299.0 385.6 – –
Other payables 20.7 27.9 – –
319.7 413.5 – –
Current liabilities
Trade payables 186.8 353.6 2.0 2.2
Land payables 492.9 575.1 – –
Contract liabilities2 3.4 136.6 101.2 – –
Amounts due to subsidiary undertakings – – 19.3 334.3
Accruals 463.0 533.4 11.5 26.9
Other tax and social security 11.3 13.9 – –
Other payables 14.8 10.7 0.8 0.8
1,305.4 1,587.9 33.6 364.2
1
T
he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
In the prior year contract liabilities were included within other payables.
2
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Further revenue of £217.5m (2019: £272.5m) is expected to be recognised in future years in respect of contracts on which revenue is
recognised over time, of which 22.6% (2019: 28.1%) is expected to be recognised within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
The Company has no contract assets or liabilities.
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3.5 Leases
3.5.1 The Group as lessee
The Group and Company have applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparative information has not
been restated and continues to be reported under IAS 17. The impact of changes is disclosed in note 1.5.
Leases
A right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is initially
measured at cost comprising the initial amount of the lease liability plus payments made before the lease commenced and any
direct costs less any incentives received. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the
commencement of the lease to the earlier of the end of the lease term or the end of the useful life of the asset. The right-of-use asset is
also reduced for impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain re-measurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments at the commencement date discounted using the
Group’s incremental borrowing rate of between 1% and 6%, and is subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method. The lease liability is re-measured when there is a change in the future lease payments, and a corresponding adjustment is
made to the right-of-use asset.
The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short term leases of plant and machinery that have a
lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low value including leases of office equipment. The lease payments associated with these
leases are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
In the comparative period, as lessee, the Group and Company classified its leases as operating leases, and no asset or liability was
Financial Statements
recognised in the Balance Sheet. Payments made under operating leases were recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the
lease. Further information on the transition to IFRS 16 and the initial application of the standard is provided in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
The Group and Company lease assets including land and buildings, vehicles, plant and machinery and office equipment. Information about
leases for which the Group or Company is a lessee is presented below.
Right-of-use assets:
Group Company
Land and Land and
buildings Other Total buildings Other Total
£m £m £m £m £m £m
Balance at 1 July 2019 46.1 9.3 55.4 4.9 0.7 5.6
Balance at 30 June 2020 38.6 8.1 46.7 4.3 0.5 4.8
Net additions during the year including
re-measurements 1.9 3.0 4.9 – 0.1 0.1
A maturity analysis of the contractual undiscounted cash flows associated with these lease liabilities is presented in note 5.4.1.
Amounts recognised in the Income Statement:
Group
2020
£m
Interest on lease liabilities 2.0
Depreciation of right-of-use land and buildings 9.4
Depreciation of other right-of-use assets 4.2
Expenses relating to short term and low value leases 33.9
The total Group cash outflow for leases in the current year was £47.7m (Company: £1.1m), of which £14.1m (Company: £1.0m) related to the
repayment of lease liabilities recognised in the Balance Sheet.
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2020 2019
Years Years
Average lease term 9.5 8.3
3.6 Provisions
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that the Group will
be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the
obligation at the balance sheet date and are discounted to present value where the effect is material.
Group
Legacy properties
Legacy properties – Citiscape and related
– cladding review Total
£m £m £m
At 1 July 2019 – – –
Additions to provisions in the year 11.4 28.5 39.9
Utilisation in the year – (11.7) (11.7)
At 30 June 2020 11.4 16.8 28.2
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which has since acquired it. The preliminary reviews of all 26 of these developments, the majority of which were designed over ten years
ago, are complete and have not identified any issues as severe as those present at Citiscape. Engineers are now undertaking more
detailed reviews to see if any remediation of the concrete frames is required. Those detailed reviews have so far shown that eleven
developments have no defects while nine developments required some remedial action to address smaller-scale problems. At these
developments, remedial action has either been successfully completed or is underway.
We apologise unreservedly to affected customers that the standards that we set for ourselves and our partners were not met at these
developments. While in most cases we have no legal liability to cover the costs of this work, in line with our commitment to customers
and recognising the responsibility we have for the work of our partners, we have taken the decision to pay for the required remedial action
which would otherwise fall on leaseholders. We are actively seeking to recover costs from third parties, however there is no certainty
regarding the extent of any financial recovery. We have incurred £28.5m of costs for work relating to Citiscape and the associated review.
Management have made estimates as to the future costs, to the extent of the remedial works required and the costs of providing
alternative accommodation to those affected. The Financial Statements have been prepared based on currently available information,
including known costs and quotations where possible. However, the detailed review is ongoing and therefore the extent and cost of any
remedial work may change as this work progresses.
Management have performed a sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of a change in their estimate of total costs. A 10% increase in
estimated costs recognised in the year would impact cost of sales and would reduce the Group’s gross margin by 20 bps.
Secured loans
Secured loans are classified under IFRS 9 as fair value through profit and loss and are held at fair value calculated as the present value
of expected future cash flows, on a loan by loan basis, taking into account the estimated market value of the property and the estimated
time of repayment. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value, changes in future cash flows and interest calculated using the
‘effective interest rate’ method in accordance with IFRS 9, are recognised directly in the Income Statement.
Group
2020 2019
Secured loans Notes £m £m
At 1 July 2.6 3.4
Disposals (at cost) (0.9) (1.9)
Other provision movements 0.4 1.1
At 30 June 2.1 2.6
Balance at 30 June analysed as:
Current 5.3.1 1.1 1.2
Non-current 5.3.1 1.0 1.4
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Consolidation
The financial statements of subsidiary undertakings are consolidated from the date when control passes to the Group, as defined
in IFRS 3, using the acquisition method of accounting up to the date control ceases. All of the subsidiaries’ identifiable assets and
liabilities, including contingent liabilities, existing at the date of acquisition are recorded at their fair values. All changes to those assets
and liabilities and the resulting gains and losses that arise after the Group has gained control of the subsidiary are included in the
Income Statement. All intra-Group transactions and intercompany profits or losses are eliminated on consolidation.
A full list of the subsidiary undertakings of the Group and Company is included in note 7.4.
4.1.1 Merger reserve
The merger reserve comprises the non-statutory premium arising on shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of subsidiaries
where merger relief under section 612 of the Companies Act 2006 applies.
4.1.2 Non-controlling interests
Group
2020 2019
Movement in non-controlling interest share of net assets recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet £m £m
At 1 July 6.9 7.5
Distribution of profits to non-controlling partner (8.5) –
Share of profit/(loss) for the year recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement 3.0 (0.6)
At 30 June 1.4 6.9
There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Group to access or use assets and settle liabilities. Detailed arrangements for each
subsidiary are laid out in the relevant shareholder and partnership agreements.
4.1.3 Company investments in subsidiary undertakings
Company investments
The Company’s interests in subsidiary undertakings are accounted for at cost less accumulated provision for impairment.
Where share-based payments are granted to the employees of subsidiary undertakings by the Company, they are treated as a capital
contribution to the subsidiary and the Company’s investment in the subsidiary is increased accordingly.
Company
2020 2019
£m £m
Cost
At 1 July 3,173.5 3,172.9
Increase in investment in subsidiaries related to share-based payments 0.3 0.6
At 30 June 3,173.8 3,173.5
Impairment
At 1 July and 30 June 87.6 87.6
Net book value
At 1 July 3,085.9 3,085.3
At 30 June 3,086.2 3,085.9
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Goodwill
Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess of the fair value of the consideration over the fair value of the separately
identifiable net assets and liabilities acquired.
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiary undertakings and businesses is capitalised as an asset but reviewed for impairment at
least annually (see note 4.2.3).
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units expected to benefit from the
synergies of the combination at acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment.
If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated
first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis
of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Income Statement and is not
subsequently reversed.
Group
2020 2019
£m £m
Financial Statements
Cost
At 1 July 830.4 816.7
Arising on acquisition during the year – 13.7
At 30 June 830.4 830.4
Accumulated impairment losses
At 30 June 24.5 24.5
Carrying amount
At 30 June 805.9 805.9
During the prior year the Group acquired all of the share capital of Oregon Timber Frame Limited. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of
£13.7m was capitalised and allocated to the Group’s housebuilding business.
The Group’s goodwill relating to the acquisition of Wilson Bowden Limited in 2007 has a carrying value of £792.2m relating to the
housebuilding business.
4.2.2 Other intangible assets – Brands
Brands
The Group has capitalised, as intangible assets, brands that have been acquired. Acquired brand values are calculated using discounted
cash flows. Where a brand is considered to have a finite life, it is amortised over its useful life on a straight-line basis. Where a brand
is capitalised with an indefinite life, it is not amortised. The factors that contribute to the durability of brands capitalised are that there
are no material legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or other factors that limit the useful life of these intangible assets.
Internally generated brands are not capitalised.
The Group carries out an annual impairment review of indefinite life brands as part of the review of the carrying value of goodwill,
by performing a value-in-use calculation, using a discount factor based upon the Group’s pre-tax weighted average cost of capital
(note 4.2.3).
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The Group does not amortise the housebuilding brand acquired with Wilson Bowden, being David Wilson Homes, valued at £100.0m, as
the Directors consider that this brand has an indefinite useful economic life due to the fact that the Group intends to hold and support the
brand for an indefinite period and there are no factors that would prevent it from doing so.
During the prior year the Group acquired brands valued at £0.9m and customer contract relationships valued at £1.4m. These assets are
amortised on a straight-line basis in line with the contract relationships at the acquisition date.
4.2.3 Impairment of goodwill and indefinite life brands
The Group conducts an annual impairment review of goodwill and its indefinite life brand, David Wilson Homes, together for the cash-
generating unit to which it is allocated, being the housebuilding business.
An impairment review was performed at 30 June 2020 by comparing the value-in-use of the housebuilding business to the carrying value of
its tangible and intangible assets and allocated goodwill.
The value-in-use was determined by discounting the risk-adjusted expected future cash flows of the housebuilding business. The first year
of cash flows were determined using the Group’s approved detailed site-by-site forecast. The cash flows for the second to the fifth years
were determined using Group level internal forecast cash flows based upon expected volumes, selling prices and margins, taking into
account available land purchases and work-in-progress levels. The cash flows for year six onwards were extrapolated in perpetuity using an
estimated growth rate of 1%, based upon the historical long term growth rate of the UK economy.
COVID-19 has heightened the inherent uncertainty in the prospects for the wider UK economy and housing market in the medium term. The
Group’s financial forecasts reflect the outcomes that Management consider most likely, based on the information available at the date of
signing of these Financial Statements. The key assumptions underlying the forecasts are:
• Expected changes in selling prices for completed houses and the related impact on operating margin: these are determined on a
site-by-site basis for the first year dependent upon local market conditions and product type. For years two to five, these have been
estimated at a Group level based upon past experience and expectations of future changes in the market, taking into account external
market forecasts.
• Sales volumes: these are determined on a site-by-site basis for the first year dependent upon local market conditions, land availability
and planning permissions. For years two to five, these have been estimated at a Group level based on past experience and expectations
of future changes in the market, taking into account external market forecasts.
• Expected changes in site costs to complete: these are determined on a site-by-site basis for the first year dependent upon the expected
costs of completing all aspects of each individual development. For years two to five, these have been estimated at a Group level based
on past experience and expectations of future changes in the market, taking into account external market forecasts.
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by £1,182.5m (2019: £2,095.6m) and there has been no impairment. The fall in headroom is due to a reduction in forecast completions
following COVID-19.
If the value-in-use is determined using only the reasonable worst case cash flows, a full impairment of goodwill and indefinite life brands
is required. The sensitivity of the recoverable amount of goodwill to changes in the discount rate and the probabilities of the occurrence of
adverse scenarios is shown below.
Group
2020 2019
JVs and associates £m £m
At 1 July 189.0 234.1
Increase in amounts invested in JVs 31.2 51.0
Repayment of investments in JVs (72.2) (66.9)
Equity accounted investment disposed of in the year – (8.1)
Dividends received from JVs (24.2) (60.3)
Share of post-tax profit for the year from JVs 28.3 39.2
At 30 June 152.1 189.0
There are no losses in any of the Group’s JVs or associates which have not been recognised by the Group.
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Principal
Percentage Voting rights Country of place of Principal Financial year
JV Registered office owned controlled registration business activity end date
Infinity Park Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England UK Commercial 30 June
Derby LLP Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, and Wales development
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Nine Elms LLP2 Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England UK Housebuilding 31 March*
Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, and Wales
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Nine Elms Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England UK Dormant 31 March*
One Limited2 Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, and Wales
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Nine Elms Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England UK Dormant 31 March*
Two Limited2 Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, and Wales
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Old Sarum Park Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Dormant 30 June
Properties Limited Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Wales
Financial Statements
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Queensland Road Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Housebuilding 31 March*
LLP2 Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Wales
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Ravenscraig 15 Atholl Crescent, 33.3% 33.3% Scotland UK Commercial 31 December*
Limited1 Edinburgh EH3 8HA development
Ravenscraig Town Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Dormant 30 June
Centre LLP Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Wales
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Rose Shared Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Investment 30 June
Equity LLP Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Wales entity
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
Sovereign BDW Woodlands, 90 Bartholomew Street, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Dormant 30 June
(Hutton Close) LLP Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 5EE Wales
Sovereign BDW Woodlands, 90 Bartholomew Street, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Housebuilding 30 June
(Newbury) LLP Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 5EE Wales
Wichelstowe LLP Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Housebuilding 31 March*
Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Wales
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
ZestBDW LLP Barratt House, Cartwright Way, 50.0% 50.0% England and UK Holding 31 March*
Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Wales company
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1UF
* JV prepares financial statements which are non-coterminous with the Group in order to comply with the terms of their JV agreements and to align with the year ends
and requirements of our JV partners.
• Barratt Wates (East Grinstead) No. 2 Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group’s JV, Barratt Wates (East Grinstead) Limited, and is therefore classified as a
JV of the Group.
• BDWZest Developments LLP, Alie Street LLP, Queensland Road LLP, Fulham Wharf LLP and Nine Elms LLP form a group of limited liability partnerships jointly
owned (directly or indirectly) by BDWZest LLP and ZestBDW LLP, both of which are JVs of the Group. Nine Elms One Limited and Nine Elms Two Limited are wholly
owned subsidiaries of Nine Elms LLP, and Fulham Wharf One Limited and Fulham Wharf Two Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of Fulham Wharf LLP. All of
these entities are therefore classified as JVs of the Group.
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A reconciliation of the Group’s share of net assets to the carrying value of investments included in the Balance Sheet is presented below:
Group
2020 2019
£m £m
Group share of the net assets of its JVs 70.2 124.6
Group loans to JVs 81.9 64.4
At 30 June 152.1 189.0
The Group has made loans, net of loss allowances, of £81.9m (2019: £64.4m) to its JVs, which are presented with Group investments. The
loss allowances for Group loans to JVs are equal to 12-month expected credit losses unless there has been a significant increase in credit
risk since the date of initial recognition, in which case the loss allowance is equal to the lifetime expected credit loss. A significant increase
in credit risk is judged to have occurred if a review of available information indicates an increased probability of default. At 30 June 2020 the
loss allowance is immaterial (2019: immaterial).
Included within the Group’s share of net assets of JVs is a proportion of the loans to the JVs (net of fair value adjustments made in one JV)
calculated using the Group’s ownership share of £75.1m (2019: £65.7m).
During the year, the Group entered into a number of transactions with its JVs in respect of funding and development management services
(with charges made based on the utilisation of these services) in addition to the provision of construction services. Further details on these
transactions are provided in note 7.2.3. The Group and Company have a number of contingent liabilities relating to their JVs. Further details
on these are provided in note 7.1.2.
The transfer of funds from the Group’s JVs to the Group is determined by the terms of the JV agreements, which specify how available
funds should be applied in repaying loans and capital, and distributing profits to the partners.
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98.4 72.9 31.9 – 14.5 31.8 76.4 110.0 375.1 493.6
– – – – – – 13.9 13.7 13.9 13.7
(95.6) (73.7) (5.2) – (14.3) (29.8) (54.7) (54.2) (206.8) (213.6)
– – – – – – (43.2) (43.9) (43.2) (43.9)
2.8 (0.8) 26.7 – 0.2 2.0 (7.6) 25.6 139.0 249.8
New Tyne West Development Company LLP prepares financial statements to 31 December, which is non-coterminous with the Group, as
agreed between the partners at the inception of the joint arrangement.
In relation to the Group’s interests in associates, the Group’s share of assets and liabilities of its associate at 30 June 2019 and 30 June
2020 is £nil. The Group’s share of the associate’s result during the year was £nil (2019: £nil).
The Group has made loans of £nil (2019: £nil) to its associate. Further details of transactions between the Group and its associate are
provided in note 7.2.4.
The Group has no contingent liabilities relating to its associated entity.
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The Group enters into jointly controlled operations as part of its housebuilding and property development activities. The Company has no
jointly controlled operations (2019: none).
The Group has significant interests in the following jointly controlled operation:
Joint operation Share of profits and assets consolidated Principal place of business Principal activity
Chapel Hill 50.0%¹ UK Housebuilding
¹ Subject to achieving forecast profitability, 50% of profits are attributable to the Group. 50% of assets are consolidated excluding land, land creditors and any part-
exchange properties.
The Group’s share of the joint operations’ income and expenses included in the Consolidated Income Statement during the year, and the
assets and liabilities of the joint operations which are included in the Group Balance Sheet, are shown below:
Group
2020 2019
Group share: £m £m
Income 12.2 17.2
Expenses (11.1) (16.2)
Share of profit from joint operations 1.1 1.0
Current assets 13.0 11.0
Current liabilities (1.9) (1.0)
Share of net assets of joint operations 11.1 10.0
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Plant and Plant and
Property equipment Total Property equipment Total
£m £m £m £m £m £m
Cost
At 1 July 2018 3.5 36.7 40.2 0.2 18.1 18.3
Additions 0.5 6.7 7.2 – 4.1 4.1
Acquired at fair value 2.3 0.6 2.9 – – –
Disposals – (0.3) (0.3) – – –
At 30 June 2019 6.3 43.7 50.0 0.2 22.2 22.4
Financial Statements
Additions - 7.5 7.5 - 4.9 4.9
Disposals (0.8) (3.3) (4.1) - (2.1) (2.1)
At 30 June 2020 5.5 47.9 53.4 0.2 25.0 25.2
Depreciation
At 1 July 2018 2.9 25.7 28.6 0.2 12.7 12.9
Charge for the year 0.4 3.9 4.3 – 1.8 1.8
Disposals – (0.3) (0.3) – – –
At 30 June 2019 3.3 29.3 32.6 0.2 14.5 14.7
Charge for the year 0.3 5.2 5.5 - 2.7 2.7
Disposals (0.8) (2.9) (3.7) - (1.7) (1.7)
At 30 June 2020 2.8 31.6 34.4 0.2 15.5 15.7
Net book value
At 30 June 2019 3.0 14.4 17.4 – 7.7 7.7
At 30 June 2020 2.7 16.3 19.0 - 9.5 9.5
Authorised future capital expenditure that was contracted but not provided for in these Financial Statements amounted to £0.3m (2019: £1.3m).
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Committed facilities:
RCF £700.0m – – 22 November 2024¹
Fixed rate sterling USPP notes £200.0m £200.0m £200.0m 22 August 2027
¹ On 22 November 2019 the Group’s £700.0m RCF was amended and extended from November 2023 to November 2024.
In addition, on 28 April 2020 the Group received confirmation that it was eligible to access funding under the CCFF until March 2021 should
that be required.
The Group also uses various bank overdrafts and uncommitted borrowing facilities that are subject to floating interest rates linked to
the UK bank rate, LIBOR and money market rates as applicable. Publication of LIBOR is expected to cease before the end of 2021, after
which floating interest rates currently linked to LIBOR will be transitioned to an appropriate alternative reference rate under the existing
agreements.
Weighted average interest rates are disclosed in note 5.2.
2020 2019
Recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement: Notes £m £m
Finance income
Finance income on short term bank deposits (3.0) (2.8)
Finance income related to employee benefits 6.2.2 (1.6) (2.0)
Other interest receivable (0.5) (2.3)
(5.1) (7.1)
Finance costs
Interest on loans and borrowings 9.5 9.7
Imputed interest on deferred term payables 19.9 21.5
Finance charge on leased assets1 2.0 –
Amortisation of facility fees 2.3 2.8
Other interest payable 1.3 1.9
35.0 35.9
Net finance costs 29.9 28.8
1 The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
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Recognition
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Balance Sheet in accordance with IFRS 9 when the Group becomes a
party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or it transfers the
financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity.
The Group derecognises a financial liability only when the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire.
Impairment
A loss allowance is recognised for expected credit losses on financial assets as described in note 3.2. Any impairment is recognised
immediately in the Income Statement.
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loans 3.7 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 – – – –
Current secured
loans 3.7 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 – – – –
Total financial
assets2 677.9 677.9 1,316.5 1,316.5 820.0 820.0 965.8 965.8
¹ Excludes amounts recoverable on contracts, prepayments and accrued income, and tax and social security.
2 The prior year balances for cash and cash equivalents and bank overdrafts have been re-presented in accordance with IAS 32 (see note 1.4).
Excludes deferred income, payments received in excess of amounts recoverable on contracts, tax and social security and other non-financial liabilities.
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
2
The fair values of liabilities in the above table are measured in accordance with level 2 as defined in note 5.3.3 and have been determined
using discounted cash flows.
Trade and other payables include items secured by legal charges as disclosed in note 3.3.
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The Group had no derivative financial instruments at 30 June 2020 or 30 June 2019 and no financial liabilities were measured at fair value.
The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Group’s policies approved by the Board of Directors as detailed in note 5.4. Neither the
Group nor the Company enters into any derivatives for speculative purposes.
5.3.4 Financial instruments gains and losses
The net (gains)/losses recorded in the Consolidated Income Statement, in respect of financial instruments (excluding interest shown in
note 5.2), were as follows:
2020 2019
Notes £m £m
Financial assets measured at amortised cost
Trade receivables – loss allowance charge 3.2 5.8 7.5
Recoveries of doubtful receivables 3.2 (4.1) (5.0)
Fair value through profit and loss
Net profit transferred on sale of secured loans (0.4) (1.2)
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The Group maintains certain committed floating rate facilities with banks to ensure sufficient liquidity for its operations. The undrawn
committed facilities available to the Group, in respect of which all conditions precedent had been met, were as follows:
Group Company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Expiry date £m £m £m £m
In more than two years but not more than five years 700.0 700.0 700.0 700.0
On 28 April 2020 the Group received confirmation that it was eligible to access funding under the CCFF until March 2021 should that be
required.
In addition, the Group had undrawn uncommitted overdraft facilities available at 30 June 2020 of £55.0m (2019: £95.0m).
The expected undiscounted cash flows of the Group and Company financial liabilities, by remaining contractual maturity at the balance
sheet date were, as follows:
Carrying Contractual Less than Over
amount cash flow 1 year 1-2 years 2-5 years 5 years
Group Notes £m £m £m £m £m £m
2020
Loans and borrowings (including
bank overdrafts)1 5.3.2 317.7 239.6 5.5 5.5 16.6 212.0
Trade and other payables2 5.3.2 1,245.1 1,276.7 953.4 171.0 136.6 15.7
Lease liabilities3 3.5 47.8 56.7 13.2 10.4 17.9 15.2
1,610.6 1,573.0 972.1 186.9 171.1 242.9
2019
Loans and borrowings (including
bank overdrafts)4 5.3.2 377.7 307.1 19.5 19.5 50.5 217.6
Trade and other payables2 5.3.2 1,631.1 1,668.6 1,249.2 248.9 165.2 5.3
2,008.8 1,975.7 1,268.7 268.4 215.7 222.9
The Group is party to banking agreements that include a legal right of offset which enables the overdraft balances of £117.7m to be settled net with cash balances.
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
3
The Group had no derivative financial instruments at 30 June 2020 or 30 June 2019.
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The Company had no derivative financial instruments at 30 June 2020 or 30 June 2019.
5.4.2 Market risk (price risk)
Interest rate risk
The Group has both interest bearing assets and interest bearing liabilities. Floating rate borrowings expose the Group to cash flow interest
rate risk, and fixed rate borrowings expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk.
The Group has a conservative treasury risk management strategy and the Group’s interest rates are set using fixed rate debt instruments.
Due to the level of the Group’s interest cover ratio and in accordance with the Group's policy to hedge a proportion of the forecast RCF
drawings based on the Group’s three-year plan, no interest rate hedges are currently required.
The exposure of the Group’s financial liabilities to interest rate risk is as follows:
Non-interest
Floating rate Fixed rate bearing
financial financial financial
liabilities liabilities liabilities Total
Group £m £m £m £m
2020
Financial liability exposure to interest rate risk – 200.0 1,410.6 1,610.6
2019
Financial liability exposure to interest rate risk1 – 200.0 1,808.8 2,008.8
The exposure of the Company’s financial liabilities to interest rate risk is as follows:
Non-interest
Floating rate Fixed rate bearing
financial financial financial
liabilities liabilities liabilities Total
Company £m £m £m £m
2020
Financial liability exposure to interest rate risk 130.0 200.0 16.9 346.9
2019
Financial liability exposure to interest rate risk1 384.2 200.0 16.2 600.4
1
The prior year balances for cash and cash equivalents and bank overdrafts have been re-presented in accordance with IAS 32 (see note 1.4).
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risk, as their exposure is spread over a large number of counterparties and customers.
The Group manages credit risk through its credit policy This limits its exposure to financial institutions with high credit ratings, as set by
international credit rating agencies, and determines the maximum permissible exposure to any single counterparty.
The maximum exposure to any counterparty at 30 June 2020 was £100.7m (2019: £158.3m) of cash on deposit with a financial institution.
The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the Financial Statements, net of any allowance for losses, represents the Group’s
maximum exposure to credit risk.
As at 30 June 2020, the Company was exposed to £389.4m (2019: £76.3m) of credit risk in relation to intercompany loans. which are
considered to be of low credit risk and fully recoverable, as well as financial guarantees, performance bonds and the bank borrowings of
subsidiary undertakings. Further details are provided in notes 7.1 and 7.2.
5.4.4 Capital risk management (cash flow risk)
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for
shareholders and meet its liabilities as they fall due while maintaining an appropriate capital structure.
The Group manages its share capital as equity, as set out in the Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity; and its bank borrowings
(being overdrafts, loan notes and bank loans) and its private placement notes as other financial liabilities, as set out in note 5.3.2. The
Group is subject to the prevailing conditions of the UK economy and the quantum of the Group’s earnings is dependent upon the level of UK
house prices. UK house prices are determined by the UK economy and economic conditions including the impact of COVID-19, employment
levels, interest rates, consumer confidence, mortgage availability and competitor pricing. The Group’s approach to the management of the
principal operational risks of the business, including its mitigating actions in response to COVID-19 are detailed on pages 71 to 78.
Following the lockdown introduced by the UK Government in response to COVID-19, in order to manage its cash flows and capital structure,
the Group cancelled payment of the 2020 interim dividend and no final dividend or special cash payments will be made in respect of the
year ended 30 June 2020. The Group also temporarily suspended land buying activity and carefully managed its operational cash flows. In
addition, on 28 April 2020 the Group received confirmation that it was eligible to access funding under the CCFF until March 2021 should that
be required.
Other methods by which the Group can manage its short term and long term capital structure include: further adjusting the level of
dividends and special cash payments paid to shareholders (assuming the Company is paying a dividend or a special cash payment); issuing
new share capital; arranging debt to meet liability payments; and selling assets to reduce debt.
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Equity instruments
Ordinary share capital is recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs and is classified as equity.
2020 2019
Options over the Company’s shares granted during the year Number Number
LTPP 2,629,027 2,940,565
Sharesave 3,142,874 1,673,444
DBP 583,505 644,386
ELTIP 1,254,200 1,221,120
7,609,606 6,479,515
2020 2019
Allotment of shares during the year Number Number
At 1 July 1,016,985,862 1,012,722,682
Issued to satisfy early exercises under Sharesave schemes 39,215 39,090
Issued to satisfy exercises under matured Sharesave schemes 1,277,323 1,524,090
Issued to the EBT to satisfy future exercises – 2,700,000
At 30 June 1,018,302,400 1,016,985,862
During the year the EBT purchased 1,174,900 (2019: 4,000,000) shares in the market and disposed of 111,851 (2019: 58,801) shares in
settlement of exercises under the SMSOP 2009/10; and 2,526,498 (2019: 1,400,549) shares were used to satisfy the vesting of the 2016 LTPP
and the 2016 DBP. No shares (2019: 2,700,000 shares) were issued to the EBT at par.
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2
IFRS 2 ‘Share-Based Payment’ charge attributable to key management.
The majority of the costs of the Company’s employees are charged to other Group companies.
Group Company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Notes £m £m £m £m
Employee costs (including Directors):
Wages and salaries including bonuses 318.8 357.4 27.4 36.5
Redundancy costs 1.0 1.3 0.2 0.2
Social security costs 34.5 41.1 3.3 5.2
Other pension costs 6.2 13.6 13.2 1.3 2.7
Share-based payments 6.3 6.8 14.1 1.4 6.3
Employee costs before grant income 2.3 374.7 427.1 33.6 50.9
Less CJRS grant income 2.3.3 (26.0) – (0.6) –
Employee costs for the year 348.7 427.1 33.0 50.9
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At the balance sheet date, there were outstanding contributions of £2.0m (2019: £2.0m), which were paid on or before the due date.
6.2.2 Defined benefit scheme
The Group operates a funded defined benefit pension scheme in Great Britain ('the Scheme') which, with effect from 30 June 2009,
ceased to offer future accrual of defined benefit pensions. Alternative defined contribution pension arrangements are in place for current
employees.
The Scheme provides benefits to members based on their length of service and their salary in the final years leading up to retirement or
date of ceasing active accrual if earlier. The Group operates the Scheme under the UK regulatory framework, with a legally separate fund
that is Trustee administered. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the Scheme is sufficiently funded to meet current and future
benefit payments and for the investment policy with regard to Scheme assets. The Group continues to meet the Scheme’s administration
expenses and Pension Protection Fund levy.
On 16 June 2020, the Trustees entered into a bulk annuity insurance contract with an insurer in respect of the liabilities of the defined
benefit scheme. This type of deal is also known as a ‘buy-in’. The insurer will pay into the Scheme cash matching the benefits due to
members. The Trustees are of the opinion that this investment decision is appropriate, reduces the risks in the Scheme and provides
additional security for the benefits due to members of the Scheme. The Trustees retain the legal obligation for the benefits provided under
the Scheme.
As the buy-in policy is a qualifying insurance asset, the fair value of the insurance policy is deemed to be the present value of the
obligations that have been insured. The policy secured exactly matches the benefits due to Scheme members under the Scheme's Trust
Deed and Rules, and the asset has therefore been set equal to the liabilities covered. An additional liability has been recognised in respect
of GMP equalisation, where a small premium will be paid to the insurer once the process of equalisation has been completed.
The buy-in has resulted in a re-measurement of the Scheme’s assets, with a re-measurement loss of £69.2m recognised in the Group and
Company Statement of Comprehensive Income.
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Members are assumed to exchange 19% of their pension for cash on retirement. The assumptions have been chosen by the Group following
advice from Mercer Limited, the Group’s actuarial advisers.
Financial Statements
The following table illustrates the life expectancy for an average member on reaching age 65, according to the mortality assumptions used
to calculate the Scheme liabilities:
Assumptions Male Female
Retired member born in 1955 (life expectancy at age 65) 22.7 years 24.3 years
Non-retired member born in 1975 (life expectancy at age 65) 23.9 years 25.5 years
The base mortality assumptions are based on the SAPS SP3MA/S2PFA_M (2019: S2PA) mortality tables with an adjustment to allow for
the Scheme members being treated as if they are 1.5 years younger than the population of the S2PA mortality tables. Allowance for future
increases in life expectancy is made in line with the CMI 2019 projections with a long term trend of 1.25% per annum (2019: CMI 2018
projections with a long term trend of 1.25% per annum).
The sensitivities regarding the principal assumptions used to measure the Scheme liabilities are set out below:
Increase/ Increase/
(decrease) (decrease)
in Scheme in Scheme
liabilities liabilities
Assumptions Change in assumption £m %
Discount rate: Increase of 0.25% (19.2) (4.5)
Increase of 0.50% (37.2) (8.7)
Rate of inflation: Increase of 0.25% 9.3 2.2
Increase of 0.50% 19.0 4.5
Life expectancy: Increase by 1 year 20.7 4.9
The changes in the actuarial assumptions used in the calculation of sensitivities were selected on the basis that they provide a range of
reasonably possible changes.
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The amounts recognised in the Group and Company Statements of Comprehensive Income were as follows:
2020 2019
£m £m
Expected return less actual return on Scheme assets (29.6) 28.8
Loss arising from changes in the assumptions underlying the present value of benefit obligations (39.6) (44.2)
Total pension re-measurements recognised in the Group and Company Statements of Comprehensive Income (69.2) (15.4)
The amount included in the Group and Company Balance Sheets arising from obligations in respect of the Scheme is as follows:
2020 2019
£m £m
Net asset for defined benefit obligations at 1 July 62.6 58.7
Contributions paid to the Scheme 8.5 19.0
Income recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement 1.6 0.3
Amounts recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income (69.2) (15.4)
Surplus for funded Scheme/net asset recognised in the Group and Company Balance Sheets at 30 June 3.5 62.6
Analysed as:
Present value of funded obligations (425.8) (393.9)
Fair value of Scheme assets 429.3 456.5
A deferred tax liability of £0.7m (2019: £11.6m) has been recognised in the Group and Company Balance Sheets in relation to the pension
asset (note 2.6.3).
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Between five and ten years 109.6
The fair values of the Scheme assets in the above table are measured in accordance with Level 2 as defined in note 5.3.3.
The actual return on Scheme assets was as follows:
2020 2019
£m £m
Actual return on Scheme assets (19.1) 40.9
The expected employer contribution to the Scheme in the year ending 30 June 2021 is £nil.
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Share-based payments
In accordance with the transitional provisions, IFRS 2 ‘Share-based Payments’ has been applied to all grants of equity instruments after
7 November 2002 that had not vested at 1 January 2005.
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at the fair value of the equity instrument at the date of grant. Fair value is measured
either using Black–Scholes, Present-Economic Value or Monte Carlo models depending on the characteristics of the scheme. The fair
value is expensed in the Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that
will eventually vest where non-market vesting conditions apply. Non-vesting conditions are taken into account in the estimate of the fair
value of the equity instruments.
As at 30 June 2020, an accrual of £2.3m (2019: £4.7m) was recognised in respect of social security liabilities on share-based payments.
6.3.1 Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve represents the obligation of the Group in relation to equity-settled share-based payment transactions.
Details of movements in the share-based payments reserve are shown on the Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.
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7 April 2020 – 5-year plan 456 483,761 31 December 2025
Total Sharesave options 8,706,565
LTPP
24 November 2017 – Executive – 1,233,928 –
22 October 2018 – Executive – 1,536,033 –
24 October 2019 – Executive – 1,317,308 –
22 October 2018 – Senior Management – 1,181,785 –
24 October 2019 – Senior Management – 1,185,290 –
Total LTPP awards 6,454,344
DBP
17 October 2017 – 524,853 –
22 October 2018 – 629,796 –
24 October 2019 – 569,142 –
Total DBP awards 1,723,791
ELTIP
20 July 2018 – 60th Anniversary Award – 913,063 –
15 July 2019 – HBF 5 Star Award – 1,133,948 –
Total ELTIP awards 2,047,011
Total 18,931,711
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2020 2019
Weighted average Weighted average
exercise price in Number of exercise price in Number of
LTPP pence award units pence award units
Outstanding at 1 July – 7,110,634 – 5,889,141
Forfeited during the year – (1,222,060) – (522,298)
Exercised during the year – (2,063,257) – (1,196,774)
Granted during the year – 2,629,027 – 2,940,565
Outstanding at 30 June – 6,454,344 – 7,110,634
Exercisable at 30 June – – – –
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2020 2019
Weighted average Weighted average
exercise price in Number of exercise price in Number of
Sharesave pence award units pence award units
Outstanding at 1 July 470 7,545,862 452 8,320,222
Forfeited during the year 477 (665,633) 459 (884,624)
Financial Statements
Exercised during the year 454 (1,316,538) 437 (1,563,180)
Granted during the year 456 3,142,874 519 1,673,444
Outstanding at 30 June 467 8,706,565 470 7,545,862
Exercisable at 30 June – – – –
2020 2019
Weighted average Weighted average
exercise price in Number of exercise price in Number of
DBP pence award units pence award units
Outstanding at 1 July – 1,639,741 – 1,206,915
Forfeited during the year – (36,214) – –
Exercised during the year – (463,241) – (211,560)
Granted during the year – 583,505 – 644,386
Outstanding at 30 June – 1,723,791 – 1,639,741
Exercisable at 30 June – – – –
2020 2019
Weighted average Weighted average
exercise price in Number of exercise price in Number of
ELTIP pence award units pence award units
Outstanding at 1 July – 1,024,259 – –
Forfeited during the year – (231,448) – (196,861)
Granted during the year – 1,254,200 – 1,221,120
Outstanding at 30 June – 2,047,011 – 1,024,259
Exercisable at 30 June – – – –
The weighted average share price, at the date of exercise, of share options exercised during the year was 637.9p (2019: 499.0p). The
weighted average life for all schemes outstanding at the end of the year was 1.8 years (2019: 1.7 years).
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Expected volatility was determined by reference to the historical volatility of the Group’s share price over a period consistent with the
expected life of the options. The expected life used in the models has been adjusted, based on the Directors’ best estimate, for the effects of
non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.
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As disclosed in note 3.6, following the issues identified at Citiscape, the Group is conducting a review of developments where reinforced
concrete frames have been designed by either the same original engineering firm which designed Citiscape, or by other companies within
the group of companies which has since acquired it. The Financial Statements have been prepared based on currently available information,
however, the detailed review is ongoing and therefore the extent and cost of any remedial work may change as this work progresses.
While in most cases we have no legal liability, in line with our commitment to put our customers first we will ensure that no costs associated
with remedial works are borne by leaseholders. We are actively seeking to recover costs from third parties, however there is no certainty
regarding the extent of any financial recovery.
7.1.2 Contingent liabilities related to JVs and associates
The Group has given counter-indemnities in respect of performance bonds and financial guarantees to its JVs totalling £10.4m at 30 June
2020 (2019: £12.5m).
At 30 June 2020, the Group no longer has an obligation to repay grant monies received by a JV upon certain future disposals of land
(2019: £0.9m).
The Group has also given a number of performance guarantees in respect of the obligations of its JVs, requiring the Group to complete
development agreement contractual obligations in the event that the JVs do not perform as required under the terms of the related
contracts. These guarantees have been reviewed in the light of COVID-19, and at 30 June 2020 the probability of any loss to the Group
resulting from these guarantees is considered to be remote.
There are no contingent liabilities in relation to associates at 30 June 2020 or 30 June 2019.
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The Company and its subsidiaries have entered into counter-indemnities in the normal course of business in respect of performance bonds.
7.2.3 Transactions between the Group and its JVs
The Group has entered into transactions with its JVs as follows:
Group
2020 2019
£m £m
Transactions between the Group and its JVs during the year:
Charges in respect of development management and other services provided to JVs 5.6 8.4
Interest charges in respect of funding provided to JVs 0.5 2.2
Dividends received from JVs 24.2 60.3
Balances at 30 June:
Funding loans and interest due from JVs net of impairment 81.9 64.4
Other amounts due from JVs 15.7 19.8
Loans and other amounts due to JVs (0.9) (1.8)
In addition, one of the Group’s subsidiaries, BDW Trading Limited, contracts with a number of the Group’s JVs to provide construction services.
The Group’s contingent liabilities relating to its JVs are disclosed in note 7.1.2.
7.2.4 Transactions between the Group and its associate
The amount of outstanding loans due to the Group from its associate at 30 June 2020 was £nil (2019: £nil). There were no other amounts
outstanding between the Group and its associate as at 30 June 2020.
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7.4 Group subsidiary undertakings
The entities listed below, and on the following pages, are subsidiaries of the Company or Group. All are registered in England and Wales or
Scotland with the exception of SQ Holdings Limited which is registered in Guernsey. Unless otherwise stated, the results of these entities
are consolidated within these Financial Statements.
% of % of
Registered Class of shares Registered Class of shares
Subsidiary office Notes share held owned Subsidiary office Notes share held owned
Acre Developments Limited 2 A Ordinary 100% Barratt Dormant (Thetford)
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Advance Housing Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Tyers Bros.
Ambrose Builders Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Oakham) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Bristol Limited 1 Ordinary 100% Barratt Dormant (Walton)
Barratt Central Limited 1 Ordinary 100% Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Chester Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt Dormant (WB
Construction) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Commercial Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (WB
Barratt Construction (Southern) Developments) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (WB
Barratt Corporate Secretarial Properties Developments)
Services Limited 1 Ordinary 100% Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Developments Barratt Dormant (WB
(International) Limited 1 Ordinary 100% Properties Northern) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Atlantic Quay) Barratt East Anglia Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt East Midlands Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Blackpool)
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt East Scotland Limited 52 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Capella) Barratt Eastern Counties
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Cheadle Barratt Edinburgh Limited 2 A Ordinary 100%
Hulme) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt Evolution Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Harlow) Barratt Falkirk Limited 2 A Ordinary 100%
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Leeds Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Riverside
Exchange Sheffield C2) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt London Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Riverside Barratt Manchester Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Exchange Sheffield L/M) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Newcastle Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Riverside
Quarter) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt North London Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Riverside Barratt Northampton Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Sheffield Building C1) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt Northern Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Rugby) Barratt Norwich Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Pension Trustee Limited 1 Ordinary 100%
Barratt Dormant (Southampton)
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barratt Poppleton Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Barratt Preston Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
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Trencherwood Homes (South Alexander Gate Management
Western) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
Trencherwood Homes Ambler's Meadow (East Ardsley)
(Southern) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 28 A, B N/A N/A
Trencherwood Homes Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Applegarth Manor (Oulton)
Trencherwood Housing Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
Developments Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Ash Tree Court Management
Trencherwood Investments Co. Ltd 1 A, D Ordinary 0%
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Aspects Management Company
Trencherwood Land Holdings Limited 27 A Ordinary 50%
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Autumn Brook (Yate)
Trencherwood Land Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 13 A, B N/A N/A
Trencherwood Retirement
Homes Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Aylesham Village (Barratt)
Residents Management
Vizion (Milton Keynes) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Company Limited 49 A, B N/A N/A
Vizion (MK) Properties LLP 1 A N/A N/A B5 Central Residents
VSM (Bentley Priory 1) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 23 A, B N/A N/A
VSM (Bentley Priory 2) Limited Baggeridge Village
1 A Ordinary 100%
Management Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
VSM (Bentley Priory 3) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Barley Fields Management
VSM (Bentley Priory 4) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
VSM (Bentley Priory 5) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Beaufort Park (Wotton Bassett)
Management Limited 50 A, B N/A N/A
VSM (Bentley Priory 6) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Beavans House Management
Ward (Showhomes) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Company Limited 1 A, B N/A N/A
Ward Brothers (Gillingham) Belle Vue (Doncaster)
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 6 A, B N/A N/A
Ward Holdings Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Bentley Fields Residents
Ward Homes (London) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 23 A, B N/A N/A
Ward Homes (North Thames) Biddenham Vale Management
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A
Ward Homes (South Eastern) Bilberry Chase Residents
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
Ward Homes Group Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Bishop Fields (Hereford)
Management Company Limited 20 A, B N/A N/A
Ward Homes Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Bishop Park (Henfield)
Ward Insurance Services Management Company Limited 17 A, B N/A N/A
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Bishops Green (Wells)
Wards Construction (Industrial) Management Company Limited 12 A, B N/A N/A
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Bishop’s Hill Residents
Wards Construction Management Company Limited 23 A, B N/A N/A
(Investments) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Blackberry Park Residents
Wards Country Houses Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 32 A, B N/A N/A
Waterton Tennis Centre Limited 29 A Ordinary 100% Blackwater Reach
WBD (Wokingham) Limited (Southminster) Management
1 A Ordinary 100%
Company Limited 14 A, B N/A N/A
Westcountry Land (Union
Blossomfields Residents
Corner) Limited 1 A Ordinary 100%
Management Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
William Corah & Son Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Bluebell Woods (Wyke)
William Corah Joinery Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
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Henbrook Gardens Management Letcombe Gardens (Grove)
Company Limited 20 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 12 A, B N/A N/A
Heron House (Wichelstowe) Leithfield Park (Godalming)
Management Company Limited 1 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 17 A, B N/A N/A
Hesslewood Park Management Liberty Rise Phase 1 (Hertford)
Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 22 A, B N/A N/A
Hewenden Ridge (Cullingworth) Lock Keeper's Gate (Low
Management Company Limited 9 A, B N/A N/A Barugh) Management Company
High Elms Park (Hullbridge) Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
Management Company Limited 14 A, B N/A N/A Locksbridge Park (Andover)
Highgrove Gardens (Romsey) Management Company Limited 12 A, B N/A N/A
Management Company Limited 46 A, B N/A N/A Lordswood Gardens Residents
Hollygate Park (Cotgrave) Management Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
Management Company Limited 16 A, B N/A N/A Lucerne Fields (Ivybridge)
Holmesgate Place (Hayes) Management Company Limited 40 A, B N/A N/A
Management Company Limited 54 A, B N/A N/A Luneside Mills Management
Infinity Park Derby Management Company Limited 8 A, B N/A N/A
Company Limited 1 A, B N/A N/A Madden Gardens Residents
Interlink Park Management Management Company Limited 11 A, B N/A N/A
Company Limited 1 A, C Ordinary 0% Madgwick Park Management
Jenkins House Management Company Limited 7 A, B N/A N/A
Company Limited 1 A, B N/A N/A Marham Park Management
Keeper's Meadow Residents Company Limited 18 A, B N/A N/A
Management Company Limited 23 A, B N/A N/A Marlborough Grove Estate
Kennett Heath Management Management Company Limited 16 A, B N/A N/A
Limited 8 A, B N/A N/A Marston Park (Marston
Kilners Grange (Tongham) Moretaine) Management
Management Company Limited 17 A, B N/A N/A Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A
Kingfisher Meadow (Horsford) Martello Lakes (Barratt)
Management Company Limited 14 A, B N/A N/A Resident Management
Company Limited 8 A, B N/A N/A
Kingfisher Meadows Residents
Management Company Limited 23 A, B N/A N/A Martindale Place (Southwater)
Management Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A
Kingley Gate (Littlehampton)
Management Company Limited 17 A, B N/A N/A Martingale Chase (Newbury)
Management Company Limited 8 A, B N/A N/A
Kingsbourne (Nantwich)
Community Management Meadowfields (Boroughbridge)
Company Limited 8 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 9 A, B N/A N/A
Kingsbrook Estate Management Meadow View Watchfield
Company Limited 16 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 13 A, B N/A N/A
Kings Chase Residents Meridian Business Park
Management Company Limited 25 A, B N/A N/A Extension Management
Company Limited 1 A, C Ordinary 2%
Kingsdown Gate (Swindon)
Management Company Limited 13 A, B N/A N/A Mill Brook (Westbury)
Management Company Limited 50 A, B N/A N/A
Kingsley Meadows (Harrogate)
Management Company Limited 6 A, B N/A N/A Mill Springs (Whitchurch)
Management Company Limited 39 A, B N/A N/A
Kipling Road (Ledbury)
Residents Management Monarchs Keep (Bursledon)
Company Limited 33 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 46 A, B N/A N/A
Knights Park (Watton) Montague Park (Buckhurst
Management Company Limited 14 A, B N/A N/A Farm) Management Company
Limited 12 A, B N/A N/A
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Management Company Limited 7 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 37 A, B N/A N/A
Saxon Dean (Silsden) The Fieldings (Worthing)
Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 3 A, B N/A N/A
Saxon Fields (Cullompton) The Foundry (Wakefield)
Management Company Limited 40 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Ltd 9 A, B N/A N/A
Saxon Gate (Leonard Stanley) The Furlongs (Westergate)
Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 39 A, B N/A N/A
Saxon Gate (Stamford Bridge) The Glassworks (Catcliffe)
Management Company Limited 6 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
Saxon Mills (Hassocks) The Grange (Lightcliffe)
Management Company Limited 17 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 28 A, B N/A N/A
Saxon Rise (Brixworth) The Hedgerows (Thurcroft)
Management Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 9 A, B N/A N/A
Silkwood Gate (Wakefield) The Limes (Lindfield)
Management Company Limited 9 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A
Spinney Fields Residents The Meads (Frampton Cotterell)
Management Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 13 A, B N/A N/A
Spring Valley View (Clayton) The Mounts Residents
Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
Springfield Village Estate The Nurseries (Thrapston)
Limited 4 A Ordinary 19% Management Company Limited 47 A, B N/A N/A
St. Andrews Place (Morley) The Old Meadow Management
Management Co. Limited 28 A, B N/A N/A Company Limited 41 A, B N/A N/A
St Andrews View (Morley) The Orchards Oakley
Management Company Limited 42 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 1 A Ordinary 60%
Stansted Road (Kingswood The Orchards (Roby)
Place Elsenham) Management Management Company Limited 8 A, B N/A N/A
Company Limited 18 A, B N/A N/A The Orchards (Withington)
St Giles Park (Tattenhoe) Residents Management
Management Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A Company Limited 5 A, B N/A N/A
St James Gardens (Wick) The Paddocks (Skelmanthorpe)
Management Company Limited 29 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
St James Management The Paddocks (Southmoor)
Company Limited 9 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 12 A, B N/A N/A
St. John’s Walk (Hoylandswaine) The Pastures (Knaresborough)
Management Company Limited 28 A, B N/A N/A Management Company Limited 6 A, B N/A N/A
St Laurence Meadows The Pavilions Management
Management Company Limited 20 A, B N/A N/A Company (Southampton)
Limited 46 A, B N/A N/A
St Mary's Park (Hartley Wintney)
Management Company Limited 25 A, B N/A N/A The Pavilions Resident
Management Company Limited 23 A, B N/A N/A
Stoneyfield Management
Limited 1 A Ordinary 100% The Spires (Chesterfield)
Management Company Limited 26 A, B N/A N/A
St. Oswald's View (Methley)
Management Company Limited 9 A, B N/A N/A The Spires (St Ives)
Management Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A
Stratford Park (Wolverton)
Management Company Limited 15 A, B N/A N/A The Vineyards Management
Company Limited 30 A, B N/A N/A
St Rumbolds Fields
Management Company Limited 16 A, B N/A N/A The Zone (Temple Quay)
Management Company Limited 43 A, B N/A N/A
St Wilfrids Walk Management
Company Limited 6 A, B N/A N/A Tranby Fields Management
Company Limited 10 A, B N/A N/A
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20. 60 Whitehall Road, Halesowen, B63 3JS
21. Gem House, 1 Dunhams Lane, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1GL
22. Wellstones House, Wellstones, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2AF
23. Remus 2, 2 Cranbook Way, Solihull Business Park, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4GT
24. Wallis House, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9BS
25. Firstport Property Services Limited, Marlborough House, Wigmore Place, Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 9EX
26. Chiltern House, 72–74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1AT
27. 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, England, MK9 1FH
28. Raynham House, 2 Capitol Close, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0WH
29. Oak House, Village Way, Cardiff, CF15 7NE
30. Unit 2 Beech Court, Wokingham Road, Hurst, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 0RQ
31. 12-14 Carlton Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2EA
32. Barratt House, 710 Waterside Drive, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TD
33. Whittington Hall, Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2ZX
34. Building 4, Dares Farm Business Park, Farnham Road, Ewshot, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5BB
35. Ranger House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UL
36. 4 Brindley Road, City Park, Manchester, M16 9HQ
37. Watson, Glendevon House, 4 Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 1PQ
38. Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, NG1 6HH
39. PO Box 648, Gateway House, Tollgate, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 0ND
40. Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
41. Unit 7, Astra Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, England, CM20 2BN
42. Freemont Property Managers Ltd, 3 The Old School, The Square, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GN
43. 2 Westfield Park, Barns Ground, Kenn, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6UA
44. Unit 7, Hockliffe Business Park, Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9NB
45. C/O Raymond Beer & Co, Manor Road, Chatham, England, ME4 6AG
46. 128 Pyle Street, Granary Court, Newport, Isle of Wight, UK, PO30 1JW
47. A5 Optimum Business Park, Optimum Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0WT
48. 154-155 Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3LP
49. Thamesbourne Lodge, Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5QH
50. 1 West Point Court,Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4PY
51. Blairton House Old Aberdeen Road, Balmedie, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB23 8SH
52. Telford House, 3 Mid New Cultins, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH11 4DH
53. Cash's Business Centre, Widdrington Road, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV1 4PB
54. C/O Rendall and Rittner Ltd, Portsoken House, 1550157 Minories, London EC3N 1LJ
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* Carbon intensity has been restated to include scope 1 and scope 2 emissions only – see section 5
1. Organisational Boundary
The Group has used the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition) as the method to quantify and report
greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported in line with the UK Government’s ‘Environmental Reporting Guidelines:
Including streamlined energy and carbon reporting guidance’ (dated March 2019).
As the Group operates in England, Wales and Scotland only, the Group’s emissions stated above are amounts for UK and offshore
emissions, with no additional global emissions.
In line with the revised Greenhouse Gas Reporting Protocol, the Group reports the sources of material greenhouse gas emissions from
its main activities, categorised as scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Scope 1 comprises direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by
the Group such as the use of red diesel, natural gas and liquid petroleum gas on construction sites and natural gas, biomass fuel and
refrigerant losses in our offices and other administrative activities. Scope 2 comprises indirect emissions associated with the consumption
of energy from purchased electricity, heat and steam. Scope 3 relates to all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain, including
upstream and downstream emissions.
The Group has increased its breadth of reporting scope 3 emissions in the current year to extend to all scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions
relate to an estimate of the end-to-end carbon emissions from the Group’s activities, comprising indirect emissions such as those from the
supply chain, waste disposal by third parties and carbon emissions incurred throughout the use of sold buildings. In the 30 June 2019 Annual
Report and Accounts, scope 3 emissions included business travel and losses in transmission from scope 1 and 2 sources only. Scope 3
emissions for 2019 have therefore been restated for the purpose of the 30 June 2020 Annual Report and Accounts – see section 4 below.
The Group is reporting location-based and market-based scope 2 electricity data. Market-based footprint is based on the emissions from
electricity purchased by the Group. Location-based refers to the average emissions intensity of the UK National Grid. Purchased renewable
sources of electricity used on sites and in offices is supported by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (‘REGO’) certificates.
Business travel for sundry journeys by taxi, tram and London Underground have been excluded on the basis of materiality and that at
present, data collection for these transport types is impractical.
The Group reports on sources of material emissions over which it has financial control. The Group has opted to apply this approach in
order to provide a view consistent with the Financial Statements. Emissions from subsidiaries are reported in full. Emissions from joint
arrangements are stated at the Group’s share of profits from the arrangements in the year, which, due to the complexity of funding
arrangements, the Group considers is best representative of the activities and emissions attributable to it, consistent with the Financial
Statements. Emissions from associates are excluded.
See our Carbon Reporting Methodology Statement at www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk/sustainability/our-publications for more detail on the
methodology and organisational boundaries applied.
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2. Methodology
Scope 1 and 2 data are obtained directly such as by obtaining meter readings or using invoices from suppliers. Scope 3 emissions, such as
upstream supplier emissions, are estimated based on total spend and carbon emissions in our completed properties. Carbon emissions in
our completed properties are estimated based on plot-level dwelling emissions rates (DER) and number of properties completed.
The Group has used the greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emission factors outlined in the BEIS ‘UK Government Conversion Factors for Company
Reporting’, Version 1.2 November 2019 (2019: Version 1.01 June 2018) to convert activities undertaken into tonnes CO2 equivalent. Supply
chain emissions are estimated by applying supply chain emission factors published in the UK Government’s ‘Environmental Reporting
Guidelines: Including streamlined energy and carbon reporting guidance’ (dated March 2019).
Where actual emissions for all of the individual periods that make up the financial year are not available by the reporting date, the Group
applies the use of estimates. Any such estimates are based on identifiable and measurable drivers in accordance with the Group’s
corporate sustainability policies and procedures.
See our Carbon Reporting Methodology Statement at www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk/sustainability/our-publications for more detail on the
methodology applied.
4. Science-based target
Financial Statements
In January 2020, the Board approved our own new challenging science-based carbon reduction targets in line with efforts to limit global
warming to 1.5⁰C. In our own operations, we will aim to reduce combined scope 1 and 2 emissions by 29% by 2025 compared to the 2018
base year, through measures such as reducing diesel used by generators on site, amending our vehicle policies and implementing energy
efficiency opportunities across our offices, sites, sales centres and show homes.
In addition, we are focused on the measurable steps that we can take to reduce both the embodied carbon in our supply chain and in-use
carbon from our homes, including increasing the use of timber frame in home construction, which is a sustainable, low energy technology.
We have set a target to reduce scope 3 carbon emissions by 11% from our supply chain and our homes by 2030 compared to the 2018 base
year. The charts below illustrate the breakdown of scope 3 emissions by category, which shows the majority of supply chain emissions
come from our purchased goods and services from suppliers. Therefore, partnerships with our suppliers is key to the delivery of our goals
and we are engaging our suppliers and sub-contractors.
Scope 3 Emissions
FY2020 930,797
5,869
4,792
3,648
121,032
58,547
26,580
17,658
2,020,341
se of Sold Products
U uel and Energy Related
F nd of Life Treatment
E
2019: 1,311,087 Activities* of Sold Products
2020: 930,797 2019: 6,229 2019: 37,390
2020: 4,792 2020: 26,580
pstream Transportation
U
& Distribution aste generated in
W usiness Travel
B
2019: 143,985 operations 2019: 8,825
2020: 121,032 2019: 4,123 2020: 5,869
2020: 3,648
urchased Goods & Services
P
2019: 2,305,017 mployee Commuting
E
2020: 2,020,341 2019: 19,068
2020: 17,658
* 384 of FY20 tCO2e of transmission and distribution losses from electricity and district heat and steam under category 6 have been assured
to ISAE 3000 (revised) standard by an independent third party.
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6. Assurance
Limited assurance over all scope 1 and 2 emissions and scope 3 business travel, transmission and distribution emissions is provided by a
third party, DNV GL, to the ISAE 3000 revised standard. A copy of their assurance statement can be found at
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Revenue per Consolidated Income Statement (£m) 3,419.2 4,763.1
Gross profit per Consolidated Income Statement (£m) 614.3 1,084.2
Gross margin 18.0% 22.8%
1
T
he Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
Adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted profit from operations divided by revenue:
2020 20191
Revenue per Consolidated Income Statement (£m) 3,419.2 4,763.1
Adjusted profit from operations per Consolidated Income Statement (£m) 507.3 904.3
Adjusted operating margin 14.8% 19.0%
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
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2020 20191
Earnings before interest, tax, adjusted items and defined benefit scheme charges (from table above) (£m) 536.8 943.5
Three point average capital employed (from table above) (£m) 3,443.8 3,180.2
ROCE 15.6% 29.7%
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
2
The prior year balances for cash and cash equivalents and bank overdrafts have been re-presented in accordance with IAS 32 (see note 1.4).
Total gearing including land creditors is defined as land creditors and net debt/cash divided by net tangible assets:
2020 20191
Net cash (£m) (308.2) (765.7)
Land creditors (£m) 791.9 960.7
483.7 195.0
Net assets (£m) 4,840.3 4,869.0
Less goodwill and other intangible assets (£m) (907.0) (908.2)
3,933.3 3,960.8
Total gearing including land creditors 12.3% 4.9%
1
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparatives have not been restated. Further information on the initial
application of this standard can be found in notes 1.4 and 1.5.
TSR is a measure of the performance of the Group’s share price over a period of three financial years. It combines share price appreciation
and dividends paid to show the total return to the shareholders expressed as a percentage.
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Glossary
ACM Aluminium Composite Material COP26 The 26th session of the Conference of the
Act The Companies Act 2006 Parties of the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change
Active outlet A site with at least one plot for sale
COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019
AGM Annual General Meeting
CRM Customer Relationship Management
AIMCH Advanced Industrialised Methods for the
Construction of Homes DBP Deferred Bonus Plan
APM Alternative performance measure DECC Department of Energy and Climate Change
Articles The Company’s Articles of Association DEFRA Department for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs
ASP Average selling price
DER Dwelling emissions rates
ASPIRE The Group's two-year graduate programme
DTRs Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
BAME Black, Asian and minority ethnic excluding
white ethnic groups EBT Barratt Developments Employee Benefit Trust
Barratt Barratt Developments PLC and its subsidiary ELTIP Employee Long Term Incentive Plan
undertakings EPC Energy Performance Certificate
BBA British Board of Agrément EPS Earnings per share
BEIS Department for Business, Energy and Industrial ESG Environmental Social Governance
Strategy EU European Union
Financial Statements
BITC Business in the Community FCA Financial Conduct Authority
Brexit The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the FRC Financial Reporting Council
European Union
FSC Forest Stewardship Council
BRICK Barratt Risk and Internal Control Framework
FTSE4Good Equity index series of companies demonstrating
Building for This is the industry standard, endorsed by the strong ESG practices.
Life 12 Government, for well-designed homes and
FY Financial year ended 30 June
neighbourhoods that local communities, local
authorities and developers are invited to use to GDPR General Data Protection Regulation
stimulate conversations about creating good Group Barratt Developments PLC and its subsidiary
places to live undertakings
Building The requirements relating to the erection and GHG Greenhouse Gas
Regulations extension of buildings under UK Law
GMP Guaranteed Minimum Pension
Capital employed Average net assets adjusted for goodwill and
HBF Home Builders Federation
intangibles, tax, cash, loans and borrowings,
prepaid fees, retirement benefit assets/ HMRC HM Revenue & Customs
obligations and derivative financial instruments HR Human Resources
CBI Confederation of British Industry IA Investment Association
CCFF COVID Corporate Financing Facility IAS International Accounting Standards
CDP Carbon Disclosure Project IASB International Accounting Standards Board
CEO Chief Executive Officer IFRIC International Financial Reporting
CFO Chief Financial Officer Interpretations Committee
CITB Construction Industry Training Board IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards
CJRS Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme IIA Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
CMA Competition and Markets Authority IIR Injury incidence rate
CMI The actuarial profession’s Continuous Mortality IIRC International Integrated Reporting Council
Investigation <IR> Integrated Report
CO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent IR35 HMRC off-payroll working rules
Code UK Corporate Governance Code issued in July ISA International Standards on Auditing
2018 (copy available from www.frc.org.uk) ISAE International Standard on Assurance
COINS Construction Industry Solutions (software used Engagements
by the Group) ISDA International Swaps and Derivatives Association
Company Barratt Developments PLC ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
Connected As defined in the EU Market Abuse JVs Joint ventures
Persons Regulation KPI Key performance indicator
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Glossary CONTINUED
LGBT+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other Regional trading Basic trading profit (revenue less land costs,
gender expressions margin build costs and site marketing and running
LIBOR The London Interbank Offered Rate costs) divided by revenue for the regional
business
LTI Long term incentive
REGO Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin
LTPP Long Term Performance Plan
RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
LTV Loan to Value
ROCE Return on capital employed calculated as
MHCLG Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local
described on page 238
Government
RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
MMC Modern methods of construction
RTPI Royal Town Planning Institute
MP Member of Parliament
SAPS Self-Administered Pension Scheme
NED Non-Executive Director
Scheme the Barratt Group Pension & Life Assurance
Net cash Cash and cash equivalents, bank overdrafts,
Scheme
interest bearing borrowings and prepaid fees
SCSS Supply Chain Sustainability School
Net tangible Group net assets less other intangible assets
assets and goodwill SECR Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
New Code UK Corporate Governance Code issued in July Sharesave Savings-Related Share Option Scheme
2018 (a copy of which is available from SHE Safety, Health and the Environment
www.frc.org.uk) SIC Standing Interpretations Committee
NHBC National House Building Council Site ROCE Site operating profit (site trading profit less
NHS National Health Service allocated administrative overheads) divided
NI National Insurance by average investment in site land, work in
progress and equity share
Non-recurring Costs associated with legacy properties,
items CJRS grant income, reversal of impairment/ SMIS Senior Manager Incentive Scheme
impairment of inventories and non-productive SMSOP Senior Manager Share Option Plan
site overheads expensed during the COVID-19 SSP Single Sales Principle – Academy training
lockdown programme
NPPF The National Planning Policy Framework SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Ofcom The regulator and competition authority for the Threats
UK communications industries TCFD The Task Force for Climate-related Financial
ONS Office of National Statistics Disclosures
Operating margin Profit from operations divided by revenue Total completions Unless otherwise stated, total completions
Oregon Oregon Timber Frame Limited and its quoted include JVs
subsidiary Oregon Contract Management Total gearing Land creditors and net debt/cash divided by net
Limited including land tangible assets
PBT Profit before tax creditors
PEFC The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest TRADA Timber Research And Development Association
Certification TSR Total shareholder return
PPE Personal protective equipment UKLA UK Listing Authority
PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Underlying ROCE ROCE as defined on page 238, with net assets
PYEP Prior year equivalent period also adjusted for land creditors
RBLI Royal British Legion Industries UN SDGs United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
RCF Revolving Credit Facility USPP US Private Placement
WACC Weighted average cost of capital
WIP Work in progress
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Financial Statements
Integrated reporting framework
The primary purpose of an integrated Purpose
report is to explain to providers of financial Recommendations for disclosing clear, comparable and consistent information about the
capital how an organisation creates value risks and opportunities presented by climate change.
over time. An integrated report benefits
Our primary disclosures aligning with TCFD recommendations as we continue on our
all interested stakeholders including
journey towards full alignment, are made through the CDP Climate survey, which we
employees, customers, suppliers, business
submit on an annual basis. In 2018 the CDP Climate Survey format was aligned to TCFD
partners, local communities, legislators,
recommendations. Other TCFD related disclosures can be found within the content of this
regulators and policy-makers.
integrated report, and on the sustainability section of our corporate website.
The IIRC’s vision is to align capital
allocation and corporate behaviour to
wider goals of financial stability and
Legal requirements
sustainable development through the cycle
Framework
of integrated reporting and thinking.
International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’)
Purpose
Global framework for how companies prepare and disclose their financial statements.
Framework
Companies Act 2006
Purpose
Company law in the UK.
Framework
UK Corporate Governance Code
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Financial calendar
Announcement
2020 Annual General Meeting and Trading update 14 October 2020
2021 Interim Results Announcement 4 February 2021
Trading update 6 May 2021
Trading update 14 July 2021
2021 Annual Results Announcement 2 September 2021
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The carbon emissions of this paper have also been offset through the World
Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced programme, which protects tropical forests
under imminent threat of deforestation and degradation.
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