Annual report and financial statements 2009
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Notes to the Group financial statements
30 Principal subsidiaries
| Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC | Principal activity |
|---|---|
| Bos Brothers Fruit and Vegetables BV | Produce wholesaler |
| Farmers Boy Limited | Manufacturer and distributor of fresh food products |
| Farock Insurance Company Limited | Captive insurer |
| Neerock Limited | Fresh meat processor |
| Wm Morrison Produce Limited | Produce packer |
| Rathbone Kear Limited | Baker |
| Safeway Limited | Holding company |
| Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Safeway Limited | |
| Safeway Overseas Limited | Grocery retailer |
| Safeway Stores Limited | Grocery retailer |
All of the above companies are registered in England and Wales except Bos Brothers Fruit and Vegetables BV which is incorporated in the Netherlands and Farock Insurance Company Limited which is incorporated in the Isle of Man.
The principal area of trading for all the above companies is the United Kingdom apart from Bos Brothers Fruit and Vegetables BV and Safeway Overseas Limited who also trade in the rest of Europe.
On 3 February 2008, one of the Group’s subsidiaries, Holsa Limited, ceased trading and its activities were subsumed within another Group subsidiary.
In addition to the above, the Company has a number of other subsidiary companies, particulars of which will be annexed to the next annual return.