In some instances however this might be challenging due to the distances between sites and the short life of our products. We are also reviewing information from the Chilled Food Associated (CFA) and The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). Open and regular dialogue with our lenders and an active investor engagement programme. With low stocks held at site, any disruption in the supply of our raw materials could mean we are unable to meet orders for particular products. Download our full Annual Report and Form 20-F Information for 2019. Initiatives in place to enhance and upgrade factory site facilities to help attract and retain employees. Preliminary Results 2019 Presentation. In the unlikely event that the shortage became acute, we would concentrate those remaining staff into production of a reduced range of selected products and/or less labour-intensive products. Reputation amongst customers for strong insights and innovation capabilities. Investment Case. This adds a level of execution risk to continuing operations.Detailed planning and sharing of best practice within the Group minimises risk.Increased investment in development projects has increased execution risk.To achieve our growth objectives, we require a strong financial platform.The Group has significant facilities governed by financing agreements under which we are subject to various financial covenants and undertakings.Breaching any covenant would impair our ability to maintain existing financing and secure future financing, thereby destabilising the business.The Group has a closed defined benefit pension plan which is exposed to interest and inflation rates, values of assets and increased life expectancy.Financial results, projections and covenant performance reviewed regularly.Open and regular dialogue with our lenders and an active investor engagement programme.Treasury function operates within framework of strict Group Board-approved policies and procedures.Active policy of hedging known non-Sterling denominated expenditure both for specific projects and on a rolling basis for material purchases.The pension scheme has hedges in place for a large portion, but not all, of its risks.Debt ratios have worsened somewhat, largely as a result of our acquisition and investment programme.It is possible that the way in which the UK leaves the European Union at the end of 2020 will result in disruption at the UK ports leading to increasing costs and availability problems, especially with short-life raw materials, which ultimately might impact sales volumes.We have recently obtained AEO status which should help us streamline and simplify our import processes.Customs clearance staff have been recruited and trained to use new systems linked to the Customs Authorities.Longer-life packaging and raw material stocks will be increased as necessary.Recent developments have lessened the probability of disruption in 2020 but it remains a threat after the transition period.Catastrophic damage to one of our factories by fire, flood or mechanical breakdown as well as disruption due to information systems failure or pandemics.Building and property management protocols are employed and audited in conjunction with our property insurers.Business continuity plans are in place for each factory site and for many products alternative Bakkavor factories could supply in the event of a major issue.The Coronavirus has affected our Chinese operations in early 2020 and will affect our operations in the UK and US as it continues to spread.To continue with our growth agenda we must ensure that the business is developing in a sustainable way.The Board has approved a new Corporate Responsibility Strategy, ‘Trusted Partner’, and as part of this, we are scaling up our focus and performance monitoring in relation to a number of key areas including carbon, waste, water packaging and responsible sourcing.Increased pressure from our customers and consumers to demonstrate strong sustainability performance has increased the risk.Changes in consumer demand due to a serious change in the economy or other consumption factors could impact our plans.We work closely with our customers to adapt to changing consumer trends.A generally soft market and changing demand focus in the UK has increased the Group risk.Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with our customers underpinned by high service levels and constant product development and innovation.Bakkavor is subject to a wide range of legislation, regulations and codes of practice covering many aspects of our business including food safety, health & safety, data privacy, competition, ethical business, tax and financial reporting. Annual Report 2018. Agreements in place with some customers on recovery of raw material cost impacts. Regulatory News. Bakkavor Group plc ('the Company') announces that it has today published its 2018 Annual Report and Accounts and Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting. Failure to maintain the H&S of employees could have a significant reputational impact and also have serious legal consequences.H&S and environmental impacts are managed locally by our teams and by the Group’s in-house experts who embed and monitor practices.Stringent processes are implemented for identifying and managing H&S and environmental risks.Regular reporting of H&S Key Performance Indicators to the Group Board and immediate reporting of significant issues.An established culture of employee engagement around accident prevention across the Group.We have a highly experienced management team who are passionate about our business and who are integral to our continued growth and success as a market leader.