Company registration number 07418287 (England and Wales)
SAFARILAND UK LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
SAFARILAND UK LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C Appleby
B Browers
B E Williams
A Hampson
(Appointed 15 September 2023)
K Hughes
(Appointed 15 September 2023)
Company number
07418287
Registered office
3rd Floor
5 Temple Square
Temple Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L2 5RH
Auditor
Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited
3rd Floor
5 Temple Square
Temple Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L2 5RH
SAFARILAND UK LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 23
SAFARILAND UK LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Fair review of the business
The principal activity of the Company is the manufacture and supply of personal protective products to both the Military, Police Forces and Emergency Services amongst a wide variety of customers across the globe. We undertake all aspects of the manufacturing process – by sourcing and processing raw materials to produce high quality personal protection products sell to global markets. We operate in one manufacturing site and have customers worldwide, including territorial distributors who sell on our behalf and also direct end user connections with central government departments, Military procurement teams, and Police forces.
Our mission, Together, We Save Lives, is much more than a statement; it is a creed we live by.
Innovation. Performance. Excellence. Legacy. At The Safariland Group we live these values every day. We live them when we empower over two thousand people to design, engineer, research and deliver our protective equipment products to those that keep us safe. We live them as we continuously seek new innovations to add to the premier group of Safariland product lines that protect law enforcement, military and security professionals. We live them when we help save lives. Our Safariland SAVES CLUB® has chronicled and honored over 2,149 public safety professionals whose lives have been saved, in part through using our products. We’re proud of who we are and what we do.
Business review
During the 12 month period under review, the company generated gross profit of £1,117,265 (Year ended 30 December 2021 - £1,882,797). The gross profit margin stands at 8.7% (Year ended 30 December 2021 – 15.6%).
The company has net assets of £1,437,910 (2021 - £3,119,050). This, combined with net current assets, a strong growth strategy and managed exposure to market focuses in times of economic uncertainty, means forecast levels of growth and profitability are attainable.
The loss in the year is as a result of a deferral of a significant contract, for which the company had geared up to deliver on. This has fallen into the 2024 financial year, and the directors are confident of a return to profitability in the future. The company is ultimately managed by its parent company Safariland LLC, who supports ongoing national expansion and future opportunities for international growth.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Principal risks and uncertainties
The Directors have set out below the principal risks facing the business. The Directors are of the opinion that a thorough risk management process is adopted which involved the formal review of all risks identified below. Where possible, processes are in place to monitor and mitigate such risks.
Macroeconomic conditions
The business has minimal exposure to economic risk, as most of the customer based is central government orientated and based on a robust compliance led due diligence process on each sales opportunity, however these are monitored and discussed on a regular basis.
Competition
The market in which the Group operates is competitive resulting in margin pressures. Our Unique Selling Point is the quality of our product, and these are discussed directly with customers to mitigate such risks.
Reputation risk from operation incidents
The Group's success is dependent on conducting its business quality standards safely and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. An adverse operation incident would potentially impact a users life and damage the Group commercially. The Group places emphasis on quality, health and safety of its operations which are constantly monitored by the Board. Policies and processes are in place to ensure our operations remain safe and compliant.
Recruitment and retention of key staff
Our success is dependent on recruitment and retaining the right people in all areas of our business. The failure to attract and retain personnel of the right caliber would have an adverse impact on the business. Succession and talent development is regularly discussed at Board level. The Group has a strategy in place attract, retain and motivate key individuals to ensure their commitment to ongoing success of the business.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group's receivables from customers. The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. Management also consider the factors that may influence the credit risk of the Group's customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which the customers operate. Standard terms for exports are advance payment, cleared prior to dispatch, together with domestic accounts with central government authorities. None of trade debt is covered by credit insurance, however the credit status of each new customer is reviewed before credit is advanced. This includes external credit referencing where possible. Outstanding balances are reviewed regularly by management.
In the period ended 31 December 2021, the Group incurred no significant bad debts.
Liquidity risk
The Group seeks to mitigate liquidity risk by closely managing cash flows and monitoring strong weekly KPls.
After a thorough review of the future operations of the business the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors' assessment of the Company as a going concern is disclosed within the accounting policies.
Key performance indicators
The Group monitors its financial trading Key Performance lndicators (KPls) on a weekly and monthly basis via its internal management information systems. The main financial KPls produced and reviewed by the Group include:
• Shipments and Bookings per week;
• Inventory holdings;
• Weekly Receivables, Payables and Cashflow
• Total income and expenditure against budget.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Other information and explanations
Future Developments
During the coming year the company will further invest in its people, sites and infrastructure while continuing to create to serve its worldwide customer base.
C Appleby
Director
29 September 2023
SAFARILAND UK LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of manufacturing protective equipment products
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
D McLean
(Resigned 29 July 2022)
C Appleby
B Browers
D J Horstcraft
(Resigned 22 June 2022)
B E Williams
C Richards
(Appointed 22 June 2022 and resigned 15 September 2023)
A Hampson
(Appointed 15 September 2023)
K Hughes
(Appointed 15 September 2023)
Auditor
Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited were appointed as auditor to the company and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with the ongoing support of group companies.
On behalf of the board
C Appleby
Director
29 September 2023
SAFARILAND UK LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SAFARILAND UK LTD
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Safariland UK Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2022 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2022 and of its loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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. 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 course of 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SAFARILAND UK LTD
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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 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 company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
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.
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 internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations; and
the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud
SAFARILAND UK LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SAFARILAND UK LTD
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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:
(i) The presentation of the Profit and Loss Account, (ii) the accounting policy for revenue recognition (iii) stock valuation, (iv) understatement of creditors. 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 company 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.
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 company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.
Audit reponse to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations described above as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Richard Johnson
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited
29 September 2023
Accountants
Statutory Auditor
3rd Floor
5 Temple Square
Temple Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L2 5RH
SAFARILAND UK LTD
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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2022
2021
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
12,849,643
12,058,508
Cost of sales
(11,732,378)
(10,175,711)
Gross profit
1,117,265
1,882,797
Administrative expenses
(2,841,937)
(2,220,771)
Operating loss
4
(1,724,672)
(337,974)
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(11)
Loss before taxation
(1,724,672)
(337,985)
Tax on loss
8
43,532
237,631
Loss for the financial year
(1,681,140)
(100,354)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2022
31 December 2022
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2022
2021
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
9
13,333
Tangible assets
10
647,221
677,826
647,221
691,159
Current assets
Stocks
11
4,586,412
4,102,804
Debtors - deferred tax
14
160,000
160,000
Debtors - other
12
3,138,987
2,341,649
Cash at bank and in hand
2,356,655
936,696
10,242,054
7,541,149
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(9,451,365)
(5,113,258)
Net current assets
790,689
2,427,891
Net assets
1,437,910
3,119,050
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
1,264,600
1,264,600
Capital redemption reserve
5,000
5,000
Profit and loss reserves
168,310
1,849,450
Total equity
1,437,910
3,119,050
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 September 2023 and are signed on its behalf by:
C Appleby
Director
Company Registration No. 07418287
SAFARILAND UK LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2021
1,264,600
5,000
1,949,804
3,219,404
Year ended 31 December 2021:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(100,354)
(100,354)
Balance at 31 December 2021
1,264,600
5,000
1,849,450
3,119,050
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(1,681,140)
(1,681,140)
Balance at 31 December 2022
1,264,600
5,000
168,310
1,437,910
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Safariland UK Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3rd Floor, 5 Temple Square, Temple Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 5RH.
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.
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.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues’: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for each category of financial instrument; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of TSG UK Investment Holdings Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, 3rd Floor, 5 Temple Square, Temple Street, Liverpool, L2 5RH.
1.2
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statementstrue, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with the ongoing support of group companies. Thus, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
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.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.
1.5
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. 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.
1.6
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
Over the life of the lease
Plant and equipment
10% reducing balance
Computers
20% reducing balance
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.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
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.
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.
1.9
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10
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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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 and loans from fellow group companies, 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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 16 -
1.11
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.
1.12
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
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.
1.13
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.
1.14
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.16
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
- 17 -
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Useful economic lives of fixed assets
The company depreciates tangible assets over their estimated useful lives. The estimation of the useful lives of assets is based on historic performance as well as expectations about future use and therefore requires assumptions to be applied by management. The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors, including technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes. Judgement is applied by the directors when determining the residual values for plant, machinery and equipment.
Recoverability of debtors
Bad debts are recognised where there are indicators of non-recoverability, and appropriate action has been taken to recover the debt unsuccessfully. When assessing recoverability, the directors consider factors such as the ageing of the receivables, past experience of recoverability, and the credit profile of individual groups of customers.
Stock provisioning
Stock provisions are recognised where there are indicators of recoverable value being lower than cost. In establishing the level of provisioning required, management consider discontinued lines, and slow moving or non-compliant stock,
3
Turnover
2022
2021
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
12,849,643
12,058,508
2022
2021
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
5,658,918
5,924,251
Europe
2,339,657
2,279,158
Rest of the World
4,851,068
3,855,099
12,849,643
12,058,508
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
- 18 -
4
Operating loss
2022
2021
Operating loss for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Exchange differences apart from those arising on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
162,629
44,157
Research and development costs
74,554
136,345
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
17,000
16,800
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
134,167
116,305
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,530
-
Amortisation of intangible assets
13,333
-
Operating lease charges
102,717
105,021
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2022
2021
Number
Number
87
67
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2022
2021
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,544,712
1,846,049
Social security costs
233,659
173,541
Pension costs
37,885
35,168
2,816,256
2,054,758
6
Directors' remuneration
2022
2021
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
217,978
149,872
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
2,225
1,872
220,203
151,744
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
6
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
- 19 -
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2022
2021
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
98,133
n/a
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
905
-
As total directors' remuneration was less than £200,000 in the prior year, no disclosure is provided for that year.
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2022
2021
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
11
8
Taxation
2022
2021
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
(43,532)
(150,532)
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(87,099)
Total tax credit
(43,532)
(237,631)
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
8
Taxation
(Continued)
- 20 -
The actual credit for the year can be reconciled to the expected credit for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2022
2021
£
£
Loss before taxation
(1,724,672)
(337,985)
Expected tax credit based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19.00% (2021: 19.00%)
(327,688)
(64,217)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
5,357
Research and development tax credit
(43,532)
(150,532)
Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
(73,176)
Deferred tax not recognised
395,507
(22,882)
Taxation credit for the year
(43,532)
(237,631)
9
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
160,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
146,667
Amortisation charged for the year
13,333
At 31 December 2022
160,000
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
13,333
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
- 21 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2022
351,327
659,807
379,729
1,390,863
Additions
51,103
43,759
10,359
105,221
Disposals
(712)
(13,240)
(3,362)
(17,314)
At 31 December 2022
401,718
690,326
386,726
1,478,770
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
36,898
296,922
379,217
713,037
Depreciation charged in the year
86,407
44,040
3,720
134,167
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(486)
(12,275)
(2,894)
(15,655)
At 31 December 2022
122,819
328,687
380,043
831,549
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
278,899
361,639
6,683
647,221
At 31 December 2021
314,429
362,885
512
677,826
11
Stocks
2022
2021
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
2,070,693
1,505,041
Work in progress
683,213
721,177
Finished goods and goods for resale
1,832,506
1,876,586
4,586,412
4,102,804
12
Debtors
2022
2021
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,452,416
985,434
Corporation tax recoverable
92,201
88,736
Amounts owed by group undertakings
345,758
770,788
Other debtors
10,879
401,870
Prepayments and accrued income
237,733
94,821
3,138,987
2,341,649
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
12
Debtors
(Continued)
- 22 -
2022
2021
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Deferred tax asset (note 14)
160,000
160,000
Total debtors
3,298,987
2,501,649
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022
2021
£
£
Trade creditors
615,846
601,539
Amounts owed to group undertakings
7,527,085
3,284,667
Taxation and social security
116,795
138,893
Other creditors
7,532
Accruals and deferred income
1,184,107
1,088,159
9,451,365
5,113,258
14
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Assets
Assets
2022
2021
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
(65,000)
(58,000)
Tax losses
225,000
218,000
160,000
160,000
There were no deferred tax movements in the year.
15
Retirement benefit schemes
2022
2021
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
37,885
35,168
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
SAFARILAND UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
- 23 -
16
Share capital
2022
2021
2022
2021
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary A Share of 1p each
460,000
460,000
4,600
4,600
Ordinary B Share of £1 each
1,260,000
1,260,000
1,260,000
1,260,000
1,720,000
1,720,000
1,264,600
1,264,600
17
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2022
2021
£
£
Within one year
94,477
94,477
Between two and five years
283,433
377,910
377,910
472,387
18
Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate parent company at the balance sheet date was Maui Acquisition Corp, a company incorporated in United States of America. The Company's immediate parent company was Safariland UK Holding Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
A copy of the parent's consolidated financial statements can be obtained from TSG UK Investment Holdings Limited, 3rd Floor, 5 Temple Square, Temple Street, Liverpool, L2 5RH.
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