Jimmy McLean Head of Agricultural Services The Royal Bank of Scotland Group New Entrants Summit 12 September 2012
Scottish Farming Balance Sheet ASSETS£b Land and buildings32.3 Plant, machinery and vehicles1.0 Breeding livestock1.1 Other LIABILITIES Loans and mortgages0.9 Overdrafts0.8 Other credit NET WORTH34.2 Source: Scottish Government
New Entrants New to sector Successor – with other beneficiaries to pay out Sole Successor
Scottish TIFF
Scottish Farming Balance Sheet ASSETS£b Land and buildings32.3 Plant, machinery and vehicles1.0 Breeding livestock1.1 Other LIABILITIES Loans and mortgages0.9 Overdrafts0.8 Other credit NET WORTH34.2 Source: Scottish Government
Financial Plan Profit ↕ Cash ↕ Capital
Owner Equity Percentage of Business Owned Net Worth divided by Total Assets Tenant - 50% Owner Occupier - 70%
Profit and Loss Account
Cash Managing the Cashflow
Risk Recognise the risk Manage the risk –Training/qualifications –Experience –Business Plan –Sensitivity Analysis –Potential Exit Strategy
Final Thoughts Business Training for Succession Availability of Tenancies Lack of Share Farming Opportunities Bespoke Loan Guarantee Schemes