Registered number: 12808011
EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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Chartered Accounts & Statutory Auditors
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Independent Auditors' Report
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Directors present their strategic review of the Group for the year ended 31st March 2023.
Principal Activities and Business Review
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The principal activity of the business is the design, production and distribution of fasteners for the construction industry.
The results for the year ended 31st March 2023 and its financial position were satisfactory.
Sales at £14,228,932 and Gross Profit of £5,593,951 were acceptable especially given the more difficult market conditions in the second half of the year.
Expenses reflected increased costs arising from general inflation, improvements to customer service and acquiring additional warehouse space.
The Group’s operating profit increased to £3,062,138 from £2,844,791, whilst its Net Assets rose from £6,895,217 to £8,560,130, after dividends paid of £911,200 (2022 £517,400).
Key Performance Indicators
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The Group's key operating parameters include turnover. operating profit and net assets. Financial performance is reviewed in many ways including overall margins. working capital efficiency and return on capital.
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Operating profit excluding exceptional items
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The welfare of the Group's employees is of the highest importance: we strive to be a responsible employer and continuously review pay and benefits and aim always to provide a safe working environment. There is a clearly stated whistle-blower policy in place with a dedicated confidential hotline, and employee policies are clearly set out in the Group Handbook. During the year we were pleased to achieve “Investors in People” certification for our principal operating subsidiary.
Community and Environment
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The Group aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations by controlling all areas of its activities associated with the supply and distribution of its products. The Group is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through recyclable packaging, monitoring energy performance and considering the life cycle of its processes, products and services.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
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The Group's operations expose it to some risks and uncertainties which the Directors believe could have an impact on the Group's financial performance. The principal risks and management's response to them are set out below.
Construction Sector
The Group’s principal market is the construction sector and as such its results are heavily influenced by the health of that sector.
Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group's activities expose it to foreign currency risk which is partially hedged by financial derivatives.
Credit Risk
The Group provides credit terms to many of its customers and there is an associate risk that customers do not pay outstanding balances as they fall due. The Group has implemented policies that require appropriate credit checks on potential customers before sales are made. The amount of exposure to any customer is subject to a limit which is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Information Technology
Technology systems are important to the Group's operations. Loss of service of key IT systems could potentially affect the Group's ability to fulfil customer orders. IT risks are assessed by senior management with the appropriate expertise and action plans, including disaster recovery plans.
Supply Chain Risk
The Group purchases most of its product from various overseas suppliers spread across different geographical locations. The risk of supply disruption is further mitigated through holding substantial levels of stock in its warehouses
The Group continues to organically develop its business by expanding customer service; products; and geographical reach. Additionally, it is focused on attaining further certification and approvals for its products and services.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Directors' responsibilities statement
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The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments 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 Group 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 the Group and to 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,491,967 (2022 - £2,462,606).
During the year Dividends of £911,200 (2022: £517,400) were paid.
The directors who served during the year were:
Disclosure of information to auditors
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Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditors are unaware, and
∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Post balance sheet events
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There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.
The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Evolution Fasteners (Holdings) Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 March 2023, which comprise the Group Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Group and Company Balance Sheets, the Group Statement of Cash Flows, the Group and Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of 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 Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of the Group's profit 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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
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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 Group's or the parent 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.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
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In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Group 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 Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 by the parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
∙the parent Company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
∙certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Responsibilities of directors
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As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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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 Auditors' 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 Group financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
∙Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
∙Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
∙Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias.
∙Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Auditors' 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.
Karanjit Gill FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Xeinadin Audit Limited
Chartered Accounts & Statutory Auditors
Becket House
36 Old Jewry
London
EC2R 8DD
19 October 2023
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Interest receivable and similar income
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Interest payable and similar expenses
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Profit for the financial year
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Other comprehensive income for the year
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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Profit for the year attributable to:
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Owners of the parent Company
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There were no recognised gains and losses for 2023 or 2022 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12808011
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Provisions for liabilities
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Redeemable preference shares
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Capital redemption reserve
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12808011
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 19 October 2023.
The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12808011
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Redeemable preference shares
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Capital redemption reserve
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 19 October 2023.
The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Capital redemption reserve
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Redeemable preference shares
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Currency translation differences
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Other comprehensive income for the year
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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Contributions by and distributions to owners
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Dividends: Equity capital
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Shares issued during the year
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Total transactions with owners
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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Capital redemption reserve
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Redeemable preference shares
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At 1 April 2021 (as previously stated)
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At 1 April 2021 (as restated)
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Currency translation differences
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Other comprehensive income for the year
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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Contributions by and distributions to owners
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Dividends: Equity capital
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Total transactions with owners
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Capital redemption reserve
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Redeemable preference shares
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Other comprehensive income for the year
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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Contributions by and distributions to owners
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Dividends: Equity capital
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Shares issued during the year
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Total transactions with owners
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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Capital redemption reserve
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Redeemable preference shares
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Other comprehensive income for the year
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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Contributions by and distributions to owners
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Dividends: Equity capital
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Total transactions with owners
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
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Profit for the financial year
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Amortisation of intangible assets
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Depreciation of tangible assets
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Profit on disposal of tangible assets
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(Decrease)/increase in creditors
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Net cash generated from operating activities
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Cash flows from investing activities
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Purchase of intangible fixed assets
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Purchase of tangible fixed assets
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Sale of tangible fixed assets
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Net cash from investing activities
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Cash flows from financing activities
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Movements on invoice discounting
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Net cash used in financing activities
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Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Evolution Fasteners (Holdings) Limited is a private Company, limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales, United Kingdom. The Company's registration number is 04042865 and address of registered office 1 Oaks Court, Warwick Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1GS.
The principal activity of the Company is the parent holding company of Evolution Fasteners (UK) Limited and its subsidiaries.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Foreign currency translation
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Functional and presentation currency
The Group's functional and presentational currency is GBP.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.
On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
∙the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
∙the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
∙the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
∙the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Operating leases: the Group as lessee
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
Defined contribution pension plan
The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
∙Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and
the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of
the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost
less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a
straight line basis to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over its useful economic
life.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the following methods.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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Long-term leasehold property
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12.5% straight line method
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The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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Revaluation of tangible fixed assets
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Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.
Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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Provisions for liabilities
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Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Group a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Group becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.
The Group only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Investments in non-derivative instruments that are equity to the issuer are measured:
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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∙at fair value with changes recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably;
∙at cost less impairment for all other investments.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
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Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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In the application of the group'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 recognised 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 revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements
The directors are of the view that there are no further critical judgements (apart from those involving estimates) in applying their accounting policies that have had a significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The directors are of the view that there are no estimates or assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
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Manufacture and distribution of fasteners
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Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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COVID 19 insurance loss claim
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The operating profit is stated after charging:
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Other operating lease rentals
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:
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Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
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Fees payable to the Company's auditors for non audit services
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Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:
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Cost of defined contribution scheme
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The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:
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The Company has no employees other than the directors, who did not receive any remuneration (2022 - £NIL)
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
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During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 3 directors (2022 - 3) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
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The highest paid director received remuneration of £125,449 (2022 - £90,000).
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The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £5,699 (2022 - £0).
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Other interest receivable
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Interest payable and similar expenses
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Current tax on profits for the year
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Fixed asset timing differences
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Short term timing differences
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12.Taxation (continued)
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Factors affecting tax charge for the year
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The tax assessed for the year is the same as (2022 - the same as) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%) as set out below:
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Profit on ordinary activities before tax
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Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%)
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Fixed asset timing differences
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Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
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Additional deduction for R&D exemption
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Exempt ABGH distributions
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Group relief surrendered/(claimed)
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Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
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Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods
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Total tax charge for the year
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Factors that may affect future tax charges
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The rate of corporation tax has been increased from 19% to 25% with effect from 1 April 2023. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities have therefore been remeasured at 25%
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Charge for the year on owned assets
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Long-term leasehold property
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Investments in subsidiary companies
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The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:
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Evolution Fasteners (UK) Limited
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1 Oaks Court, WarwickRoad, Borehamwood,Hertfordshire, WD6 1GS
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Manufacture and distribution of premium quality, high performance fasteners
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Evolution Fasteners (IE) Limited
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Unit 11, FinglasBusiness Centre,Jamestown Road,Finglas, Dublin 11,Dublin
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Manufacture and distribution of premium quality, high performance fasteners
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Evolution Fasteners (NL) BV
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Pastoorslaan 57
Hillegom
2182 BW
Netherlands
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Manufacture and distribution of premium quality, high performance fasteners
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Evolution Fasteners (HK) Limited
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Unit 2212, 22/F, CC WuBuilding, 302-308Hennessy Road,Wanchai, Hong Kong
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Manufacture and distribution of premium quality, high performance fasteners
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Finished goods and materials
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Other taxation and social security
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Proceeds of factored debts
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Accruals and deferred income
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HSBC UK Bank PLC holds charges over companies within the group. These include a fixed and floating charge over all assets and a legal assignment of contract monies . The floating charge covers all the property or undertaking of the relevant companies. This contains a negative pledge.
HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) LTD holds charges over companies within the group. These include a fixed and floating charge. The floating charge covers all the property or undertaking of the relevant companies. This contains a negative pledge.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Charged to profit or loss
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Fixed asset timing differences
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Short term timing differences
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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400,000 (2022 - 385,000) Ordinary shares of £0.10 each
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During the year 15,000 shares were allotted with a nominal value of £0.10 each.
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Redeemable preference shares
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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115,000 Redeemable preference shares of £1.00 each
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Share premium account
Share premium includes any premium recevied on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs
associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium.
Foreign exchange reserve
Foreign exchange reserve records the difference between translated values of assets and liabilities of
foreign operations into the entity's functional currency.
Other reserves
Other reserves includes initial investment advanced into subsidiary's companies prior to the restructure of
the group.
Profit and loss account
Profit and loss includes all current and prior periods retained profit.
The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £56,178 (2022: £48,383). Contributions totalling £6,536 (2021: £6,395) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
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EVOLUTION FASTENERS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Commitments under operating leases
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At 31 March 2023 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
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Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
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Related party transactions
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During the year the Group had a loan account with the directors. Advances totalled £151,461 (2022: £12,690) and credits totalled £245,737 (2022: £30,515). At the year end the directors were owed by the Group £112,444 (2022: £18,169). The amount owed to the directors was fully repaid after the year end.
At the year end there were amounts owed to Evolution Fasteners (UK) Limited by a connected party. Amounts owed were £18,789 (2022: £22,395). The amount owed to the Company was fully repaid after the year end.
The Group has taken the exemption available to not disclose transactions within the year, between wholly owned subsidiaries, within the Group.
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The ultimate controlling party is M Keisner by virtue of his shareholding.
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