Company registration number 04858233 (England and Wales)
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2021
31 December 2021
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2021
2020
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
1,354,815
1,654,096
Current assets
Stocks
566,107
657,336
Debtors
4
1,484,212
1,413,248
Cash at bank and in hand
543,423
362,272
2,593,742
2,432,856
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(1,312,475)
(1,401,949)
Net current assets
1,281,267
1,030,907
Total assets less current liabilities
2,636,082
2,685,003
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(840,166)
(1,170,122)
Provisions for liabilities
(161,389)
(116,695)
Net assets
1,634,527
1,398,186
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
1,634,427
1,398,086
Total equity
1,634,527
1,398,186
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2021
31 December 2021
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 9 September 2022 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr P L Adamson
Director
Company Registration No. 04858233
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Paragon Rapid Technologies Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Aviation Way, Teesside International Airport, Darlington, England, DL2 1NA.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
1.3
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
in accordance with the lease
Plant and equipment
25% on cost & 20% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
25% on cost
Computers
25% on cost
Motor vehicles
20% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.4
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.5
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.6
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.7
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account 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 company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end 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 is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.8
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.9
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.10
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
1.11
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
Government grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying amount.
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2021
2020
Number
Number
Total
74
82
3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2021
224,345
3,794,758
4,019,103
Additions
37,724
239,989
277,713
At 31 December 2021
262,069
4,034,747
4,296,816
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2021
39,954
2,325,053
2,365,007
Depreciation charged in the year
24,100
552,894
576,994
At 31 December 2021
64,054
2,877,947
2,942,001
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021
198,015
1,156,800
1,354,815
At 31 December 2020
184,391
1,469,705
1,654,096
The net book value of tangible fixed assets includes £935,155 (2020 : £1,229,407) in respect of assets held under hire purchase contracts.
4
Debtors
2021
2020
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,072,298
873,127
Corporation tax recoverable
21,018
21,018
Other debtors
158,771
352,745
Prepayments and accrued income
232,125
166,358
1,484,212
1,413,248
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021
2020
£
£
Bank loans
80,000
40,000
Obligations under finance leases
373,970
425,348
Trade creditors
606,149
619,707
Corporation tax
45,797
Other taxation and social security
149,891
255,504
Other creditors
39,691
26,746
Accruals and deferred income
16,977
34,644
1,312,475
1,401,949
6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2021
2020
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
280,000
360,000
Obligations under finance leases
558,518
806,826
Accruals and deferred income
1,648
3,296
840,166
1,170,122
Amounts included above which fall due after five years are as follows:
Payable by instalments
-
40,000
7
Secured Debts
Bank loans and overdrafts of £360,000 (2020 - £400,000) are secured by way of fixed and floating charges over the company's assets. Finance lease liabilities of £938,986 (2020 - £1,232,174) are secured on the assets to which they relate.
8
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
Grants receivable may be repayable in part or in full if certain conditions associated with the grants are not met.
9
Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2021
2020
£
£
573,605
543,965
PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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10
Capital commitments
Amounts contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:
2021
2020
£
£
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets
148,500
89,335
11
Directors' transactions
During the year advances totalling £10,657 (2020: £Nil) were paid by the company to the directors. These advances were interest free and are repayable on demand,