Company registration number 05516830 (England and Wales)
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023
31 August 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
4,032,629
4,698,145
Current assets
Stocks
1,080,177
723,518
Debtors
5
1,667,179
1,326,851
Cash at bank and in hand
70,910
240,359
2,818,266
2,290,728
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(2,923,255)
(2,536,204)
Net current liabilities
(104,989)
(245,476)
Total assets less current liabilities
3,927,640
4,452,669
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(863,373)
(1,124,659)
Provisions for liabilities
(484,000)
(565,000)
Government grants
(209,750)
(290,796)
Net assets
2,370,517
2,472,214
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
9
4,770
4,770
Share premium account
80,999
80,999
Capital redemption reserve
5,000
5,000
Profit and loss reserves
2,279,748
2,381,445
Total equity
2,370,517
2,472,214
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 August 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023
31 August 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 6 February 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
J Hancock
Director
Company registration number 05516830 (England and Wales)
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Thos. C. Wild Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Vulcan Works, Tinsley Park Road, Sheffield, S9 5DP.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The company made a loss after tax of £true101,880 and there are net current liabilities at the year end of £104,989. The loss after tax includes a share based payment cost of £84,718. EBITDA pre share based payment cost was £644,239.
The year saw an increase in sales as global aviation growth was restored following the pandemic. Employees worked reduced hours as raw material availability was not at the level required to support our orderbook. This was worsened by our supply chain becoming global and UK dock workers taking industrial action in our first quarter. Local supply difficulties encountered in 2022 continued into 2023 as we predicted. As new supply chains were agreed, the change in upstream melting practices led to significant re-evaluation of process routes and heat treatment parameters. We expect this disruption to ease in 2024.
Our order cover for 2023/24 is already over 12% higher than last year’s sales so we forecast significant sales growth of 40% for 2023/24. This will restore pre-pandemic sales levels one year earlier than previously forecast.
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.
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.
1.4
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.
1.5
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.
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Freehold land and buildings
2 - 10% straight line per annum
Plant and equipment
5 - 20% straight line per annum
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line per annum
Motor vehicles
33% straight line per annum
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.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
1.8
Cash at bank and in hand
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.
1.9
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.
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.10
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.
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted. For these share options, the difference between exercise price and current unrestricted market value is so substantial that no option pricing model has been used to measure the equity-settled share-based payment at fair value on the grounds that the use of such as model would approximate to this difference. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. The credit entry is recognised in the capital contribution reserve, reflecting the benefit derived from the parent company's grant of these options. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. A corresponding adjustment is made to equity.
1.14
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.15
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.
1.16
Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the statement of comprehensive income over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned. Other grants are credited to the statement of comprehensive income as the related expenditure is incurred.
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
41
44
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
1,518,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
1,518,000
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2023
At 31 August 2022
4
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 September 2022
1,291,696
10,853,108
229,049
20,801
12,394,654
Additions
19,630
19,630
Disposals
(272,757)
(8,269)
(281,026)
At 31 August 2023
1,291,696
10,599,981
220,780
20,801
12,133,258
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2022
789,233
6,657,426
229,049
20,801
7,696,509
Depreciation charged in the year
110,514
529,585
640,099
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(227,710)
(8,269)
(235,979)
At 31 August 2023
899,747
6,959,301
220,780
20,801
8,100,629
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2023
391,949
3,640,680
4,032,629
At 31 August 2022
502,463
4,195,682
4,698,145
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
4
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
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The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts.
2023
2022
£
£
Plant and equipment
1,327,814
2,526,936
1,327,814
2,526,936
The total depreciation charged within the year for tangible fixed assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts is £186,549 (2022: £200,775).
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,604,932
1,279,559
Other debtors
62,247
47,292
1,667,179
1,326,851
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
47,852
47,856
Trade creditors
1,508,778
679,121
Taxation and social security
118,106
168,790
Other creditors
1,248,519
1,640,437
2,923,255
2,536,204
Bank loans due under one year of £47,852 (2022: £47,856) is in respect of a commercial mortgage drawn down in March 2021 with a term of 11.25 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 2.5% above the bank's base rate. The bank loan facilities are secured by fixed and floating charges over the assets of the company.
Other creditors include £213,445 (2022: £327,814) in respect of obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts. These are secured on the assets concerned.
Other creditors also include £178,170 (2022: £597,946) in respect of a credit facility advanced against eligible trade debtors. It is secured on all assets and subject to a deed of priority in respect of the property.
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
374,842
422,691
Other creditors
488,531
701,968
863,373
1,124,659
Bank loans due over one year of £374,842 (2022: £422,691) is in respect of a commercial mortgage drawn down in March 2021 with a term of 11.25 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 2.5% above the bank's base rate. The bank loan facilities are secured by fixed and floating charges over the assets of the company.
Other creditors include £488,531 (2022: £701,968) in respect of obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, these are secured on the assets concerned.
8
Share-based payment transactions
Number of share options
Weighted average exercise price
2023
2022
2023
2022
Number
Number
£
£
Outstanding at 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
8,100
8,100
0.01
0.01
Exercisable at 31 August 2023
4,050
4,050
0.01
0.01
During the year, the company recognised total share-based payment expenses of £84,718 which related to equity settled share based payment transactions (2022: £nil)
9
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary A shares of 10p each
23,400
23,400
2,340
2,340
Ordinary B shares of 10p each
16,200
16,200
1,620
1,620
Ordinary F shares of 10p each
8,100
8,100
810
810
47,700
47,700
4,770
4,770
THOS. C. WILD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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10
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
54,786
57,684