REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944 (England and Wales) |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944 (England and Wales) |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Group Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 3 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 4 | to | 7 |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 8 |
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 9 |
Company Statement of Financial Position | 10 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 11 |
Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 12 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 13 |
Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 14 | to | 15 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 16 | to | 27 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
5 Resolution Close |
Endeavour Park |
Boston |
Lincolnshire |
PE21 7TT |
BANKERS: | National Westminster Bank |
51 Market Place |
Long Eaton |
Nottinghamshire |
NG10 1JP |
SOLICITORS: |
The Arc |
Enterprise Way |
Nottingham |
NG2 1EN |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the year ended 31 July 2023. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
The results of the group for the year are as shown in the annexed financial statements and show a pre-tax profit of £443,790 for the year (2022 - £1,373,320) and sales of £12,639,285 (2022 - £14,578,133). The group has net assets of £1,325,421 (2022 - £1,053,575). |
Turnover for the year ended 31 July 2023, has decreased when compared to the previous year. This is mainly due to the market slowing after a couple of exceptional years through the Covid pandemic. Some raw material prices have also come down. |
The directors feel comfortable that the exposure to individual customer debts is sustainable based on limited exposure to any one account. |
Raw material percentages for the year increased but these should now start to level off as prices have stabilised and, in some cases, reduced. The business looked to increase stock levels to help balance prices for a longer period due to the fluctuation of material prices. |
The board of directors are more than satisfied with the overall performance of the business. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
The execution of the group's strategy is subject to a number of risks. |
Key business risks and uncertainties affecting the group are considered to relate to, consumer spending and impact of the cost-of-living crisis, coupled with supply of raw materials from around the world due to shortages and cost rises as a result of restricted supplies. |
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ("KPI'S") |
Given the straightforward nature of the business, the group's directors are of the opinion that a detailed analysis using KPIs is not necessary for an understanding of the development, performance or position of the business. The group uses gross profit % and EBITDA as its primary measures. |
Key financial results | 2023 | 2022 |
Turnover (£'000) | 12,639 | 14,578 |
Gross profit/(loss) (£'000) | 2,687 | 3,797 |
Gross profit margin | 21.3% | 26.0% |
Profit/(loss) after tax (£'000) | 335 | 1,080 |
EBITDA (£'000) | 624 | 1,585 |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 31 July 2023. |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
The principal activity of the group in the year under review was that of the manufacture of quality cushion products for the furniture industry. |
DIVIDENDS |
The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 July 2023 is £63,000. |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
New products are continually being developed to cope with the ever increasing demand of customers looking for alternative and unique products. |
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
Going forward, the directors have planned their financial forecast on the basis that turnover will be impacted by the changes in the population buying trends caused by a variety of economic factors. |
The business will continue to look at all aspects of the manufacturing process to increase efficiencies and capacity. |
DIRECTORS |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 August 2022 to the date of this report. |
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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), 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 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 and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group 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 the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of United Fillings Group Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 July 2023 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Company Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, Notes to the Financial Statements, 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 affairs as at 31 July 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. |
Basis for opinion |
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 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 group's and 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. |
Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
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. |
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 the audit: |
- | the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
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 Report of the Directors. |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where 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. |
Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page three, 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 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. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
Auditors' 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 a Report of the Auditors 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: |
We have identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial experience, knowledge of the sector, a review of regulatory and legal correspondence and through discussions with Directors and other management obtained as part of the work required by auditing standards. We have also discussed with the Directors and other management the policies and procedures relating to compliance with laws and regulations. We communicated laws and regulations throughout the team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. |
The potential impact of different laws and regulations varies considerably. Firstly, the company is subject to laws and regulations that directly impact the financial statements (for example financial reporting legislation) and we have assessed the extent of compliance with such laws as part of our financial statements audit. We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including risk of override of controls) and determined that the principal risks were related to management bias in accounting estimates and judgemental areas of the financial statements such as depreciation and residual values, as well as the risk of inappropriate journal entries to increase reported profitability. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included the identification and testing of material and unusual journal entries and challenging management on key accounting estimates, assumptions and judgements made in the preparation of the financial statements. We carried out detailed substantive tests on accounting estimates, including reviewing the methods used by management to make those estimates, re-performing the calculation, and reviewing the outcome post year-end. |
Secondly, the company is subject to other laws and regulations where the consequence for non-compliance could have a material effect on the amounts or disclosures in the financial statements. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect: |
• Health and Safety regulations; |
• Employment law; and |
• Quality standards for products. |
Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the Directors and other management and inspection. This inspection included discussions with senior management around whether any incidents occurred in the year, a review of Health & Safety policies in place and a review of legal and professional fees for evidence of non-compliance. Throughout these procedures, if we became aware of any non-compliance, we consider the impact on the procedures performed on the related financial statement items. |
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. The further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. As with any audit, there is a greater risk of non-detection of irregularities as these may involve collusion, intentional omissions of the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED |
Use of our 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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
for and on behalf of |
5 Resolution Close |
Endeavour Park |
Boston |
Lincolnshire |
PE21 7TT |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Year Ended | Period |
31.7.23 | 16.6.21 to 31.7.22 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
TURNOVER | 3 | 12,639,285 | 14,578,133 |
Cost of sales | 9,952,134 | 10,781,355 |
GROSS PROFIT | 2,687,151 | 3,796,778 |
Distribution costs | 1,177,339 | 1,324,510 |
Administrative expenses | 1,050,338 | 1,097,432 |
2,227,677 | 2,421,942 |
459,474 | 1,374,836 |
Other operating income | 30,791 | 35,029 |
OPERATING PROFIT | 5 | 490,265 | 1,409,865 |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | 46,475 | 36,545 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION | 443,790 | 1,373,320 |
Tax on profit | 7 | 108,944 | 293,745 |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | 334,846 | 1,079,575 |
Profit attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | 334,846 | 1,079,575 |
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | 334,846 | 1,079,575 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
31 JULY 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 10 | 907,145 | 946,586 |
Tangible assets | 11 | 1,034,021 | 907,589 |
Investments | 12 | - | - |
1,941,166 | 1,854,175 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 13 | 298,655 | 590,402 |
Debtors | 14 | 1,987,037 | 2,664,073 |
Cash at bank and in hand | 47,586 | 91,883 |
2,333,278 | 3,346,358 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 15 | 1,884,211 | 2,856,985 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS | 449,067 | 489,373 |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 2,390,233 | 2,343,548 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year | 16 | (933,334 | ) | (1,193,333 | ) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 21 | (131,478 | ) | (96,640 | ) |
NET ASSETS | 1,325,421 | 1,053,575 |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 22 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Retained earnings | 23 | 1,315,421 | 1,043,575 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 1,325,421 | 1,053,575 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 8 April 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: |
S T Prue - Director |
J M Prue - Director |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
31 JULY 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 10 |
Tangible assets | 11 |
Investments | 12 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 14 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 15 |
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year | 16 |
NET ASSETS |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 22 |
Retained earnings | 23 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
Company's profit for the financial year | 63,000 | 62,000 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | 1,079,575 | 1,079,575 |
Dividends | - | (36,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) |
Issue of share capital | 10,000 | - | 10,000 |
Balance at 31 July 2022 | 10,000 | 1,043,575 | 1,053,575 |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | 334,846 | 334,846 |
Dividends | - | (63,000 | ) | (63,000 | ) |
Balance at 31 July 2023 | 10,000 | 1,315,421 | 1,325,421 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Changes in equity |
Issue of share capital | - |
Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 July 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 July 2023 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
Notes | £ | £ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
Cash generated from operations | 1 | 1,372,351 | 653,307 |
Interest paid | (46,475 | ) | (36,545 | ) |
Tax paid | (235,129 | ) | (216,037 | ) |
Net cash from operating activities | 1,090,747 | 400,725 |
Cash flows from investing activities |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (220,551 | ) | (271,773 | ) |
Purchase of fixed asset investments | - | (885,186 | ) |
Sale of tangible fixed assets | - | 36,800 |
Net cash from investing activities | (220,551 | ) | (1,120,159 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
Loan repayments in year | (259,999 | ) | (246,667 | ) |
Share issue | - | 10,000 |
Equity dividends paid | (63,000 | ) | (36,000 | ) |
Net cash from financing activities | (322,999 | ) | (272,667 | ) |
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 547,197 | (992,101 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 2 | (992,101 | ) | - |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | (444,904 | ) | (992,101 | ) |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
1. | RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Profit before taxation | 443,790 | 1,373,320 |
Depreciation charges | 92,919 | 72,648 |
Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets | 1,200 | (36,800 | ) |
Amortisation | 39,441 | 139,634 |
Finance costs | 46,475 | 36,545 |
623,825 | 1,585,347 |
Decrease/(increase) in stocks | 291,747 | (363,297 | ) |
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other debtors | 677,036 | (310,239 | ) |
Decrease in trade and other creditors | (220,257 | ) | (258,504 | ) |
Cash generated from operations | 1,372,351 | 653,307 |
2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
The amounts disclosed on the Statement of Cash Flows in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Statement of Financial Position amounts: |
Year ended 31 July 2023 |
31.7.23 | 1.8.22 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 47,586 | 91,883 |
Bank overdrafts | (492,490 | ) | (1,083,984 | ) |
(444,904 | ) | (992,101 | ) |
Period ended 31 July 2022 |
31.7.22 | 16.6.21 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 91,883 | - |
Bank overdrafts | (1,083,984 | ) | - |
(992,101 | ) | - |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT |
Other |
non-cash |
At 1.8.22 | Cash flow | changes | At 31.7.23 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Net cash |
Cash at bank |
and in hand | 91,883 | (44,297 | ) | 47,586 |
Bank overdrafts | (1,083,984 | ) | 591,494 | (492,490 | ) |
(992,101 | ) | 547,197 | (444,904 | ) |
Debt |
Debts falling due |
within 1 year | (160,000 | ) | 259,999 | (259,999 | ) | (160,000 | ) |
Debts falling due |
after 1 year | (1,193,333 | ) | - | 259,999 | (933,334 | ) |
(1,353,333 | ) | 259,999 | - | (1,093,334 | ) |
Total | (2,345,434 | ) | 807,196 | - | (1,538,238 | ) |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
United Fillings Group Limited is a |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The group's accounting reference date is 31 July. These financial statements are for the period 30 July 2022 to 28 July 2023 (2022 - period 16 June 2021 to 29 July 2022). |
The prior period was extended to align the year end date with that of the subsidiary undertakings. |
The directors regard the preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis as appropriate. |
Basis of consolidation |
The group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of United Fillings Group Limited and its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 July 2023.The results of the subsidiary undertakings are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being 12 August 2021. |
Related party exemption |
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. |
Transactions between group entities which have been eliminated on consolidation are not disclosed within the financial statements. |
Significant judgements and estimates |
In the application of the Company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying 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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. |
There are currently no key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. |
Turnover |
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
Sales of goods are recognised upon delivery to the customer, or upon collection by the customer, when title has passed. |
Goodwill |
Goodwill, being the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of a business in 2021, has been amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of twenty five years. |
Any permanent diminution in value is written off to the income statement. |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Tangible fixed assets |
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life or, if held under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter. |
Freehold property | - 2% on cost |
Short leasehold | - over the term of the lease |
Plant and machinery | - at varying rates on cost |
Fixtures and fittings | - at varying rates on cost |
Motor vehicles | - at varying rates on cost |
Computer equipment | - at varying rates on cost |
Stocks |
Stocks and work in progress are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price, less further costs expected to be incurred to completion and disposal. Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stock. Cost is determined on a first in first out basis, and includes all direct costs incurred. |
Financial instruments |
The group only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks, other third parties and related parties. |
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 income statement. |
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. |
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate, which is an approximation of the amount that the group would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the financial reporting date. |
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is as 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. |
Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date. |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position date. |
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Leasing commitments |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the 's grouppension scheme are charged to the income statement in the period to which they relate. |
Impairment |
Assets not measured at fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset's cash generating unit, is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, and impairment loss is recognised in the income statement unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is recognised in the revaluation reserve. |
Investments in subsidiaries |
Investments are stated at cost unless, in the opinion of the directors, there has been an impairment, in which case an appropriate adjustment has been made. |
3. | TURNOVER |
The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the group. |
An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
United Kingdom | 12,590,069 | 14,531,110 |
Other | 49,216 | 47,023 |
12,639,285 | 14,578,133 |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries | 2,956,875 | 2,976,265 |
Social security costs | 238,584 | 247,583 |
Other pension costs | 69,307 | 64,860 |
3,264,766 | 3,288,708 |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
Production | 98 | 95 |
Sales and distribution | 14 | 15 |
Administration | 17 | 16 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS - continued |
The average number of employees by undertakings that were proportionately consolidated during the year was 127 (2022 - 126 ) . |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration | 122,241 | 120,813 |
The number of directors to whom retirement benefits were accruing was as follows: |
Money purchase schemes | 2 | 2 |
5. | OPERATING PROFIT |
The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting): |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Hire of plant and machinery | 103,642 | 109,612 |
Other operating leases | 126,073 | 102,207 |
Depreciation - owned assets | 92,919 | 72,648 |
Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets | 1,200 | (36,800 | ) |
Goodwill amortisation | 39,441 | 139,634 |
Auditors' remuneration | 17,500 | 10,000 |
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work | 34,129 | 30,060 |
6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank interest | 46,432 | 36,545 |
HMRC interest | 43 | - |
46,475 | 36,545 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
7. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax | 72,496 | 233,519 |
Adjustment re previous years | 1,610 | 1,178 |
Total current tax | 74,106 | 234,697 |
Deferred tax | 34,838 | 59,048 |
Tax on profit | 108,944 | 293,745 |
Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Profit before tax | 443,790 | 1,373,320 |
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2022 - 19 %) |
110,948 |
260,931 |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 13,784 | 31,170 |
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | 1,610 | 1,178 |
Change in tax rate | (13,786 | ) | 14,172 |
Effect of additional allowances claimed | (3,612 | ) | (13,706 | ) |
Total tax charge | 108,944 | 293,745 |
Factors that may affect future tax charges |
The statutory UK corporation tax rate is currently 25%, with a small profits rate of 19%. |
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, based on tax law and the corporation tax rates that have been enacted, or substantially enacted, at the year end date. |
8. | INDIVIDUAL STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Statement of Comprehensive Income of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
9. | DIVIDENDS |
Period |
16.6.21 |
Year Ended | to |
31.7.23 | 31.7.22 |
£ | £ |
Ordinary shares of £1 each |
Interim | 63,000 | 36,000 |
10. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Group |
Goodwill |
£ |
COST |
At 1 August 2022 |
and 31 July 2023 | 1,086,220 |
AMORTISATION |
At 1 August 2022 | 139,634 |
Amortisation for year | 39,441 |
At 31 July 2023 | 179,075 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 July 2023 | 907,145 |
At 31 July 2022 | 946,586 |
11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Group |
Freehold | Short | Plant and |
property | leasehold | machinery |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 August 2022 | 496,000 | 12,821 | 365,787 |
Additions | - | - | 88,241 |
Disposals | - | - | (24,980 | ) |
At 31 July 2023 | 496,000 | 12,821 | 429,048 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 August 2022 | 9,000 | - | 1,595 |
Charge for year | 9,000 | 1,281 | 61,464 |
Eliminated on disposal | - | - | (24,980 | ) |
At 31 July 2023 | 18,000 | 1,281 | 38,079 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 July 2023 | 478,000 | 11,540 | 390,969 |
At 31 July 2022 | 487,000 | 12,821 | 364,192 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
Group |
Fixtures |
and | Motor | Computer |
fittings | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 August 2022 | 890 | 44,430 | 1,042 | 920,970 |
Additions | - | 131,730 | 580 | 220,551 |
Disposals | - | (83,901 | ) | - | (108,881 | ) |
At 31 July 2023 | 890 | 92,259 | 1,622 | 1,032,640 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 August 2022 | 30 | 2,580 | 176 | 13,381 |
Charge for year | 89 | 20,920 | 165 | 92,919 |
Eliminated on disposal | - | (82,701 | ) | - | (107,681 | ) |
At 31 July 2023 | 119 | (59,201 | ) | 341 | (1,381 | ) |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 July 2023 | 771 | 151,460 | 1,281 | 1,034,021 |
At 31 July 2022 | 860 | 41,850 | 866 | 907,589 |
Included in cost of land and buildings is freehold land of £100,000 (2022 - £100,000) which is not depreciated. |
12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Company |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 August 2022 |
and 31 July 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 July 2023 |
At 31 July 2022 |
The group or the company's investments at the Statement of Financial Position date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
Subsidiary |
Name of subsidiary | % Held | Principle activity |
United Fillings Holdings Limited | 100 | Holding company |
United Fillings Limited |
100 |
* |
Manufacture of quality cushion products for the furniture industry. |
The above companies are registered in England and Wales and the holding is in £1 Ordinary shares. The companies have the same registered office as the holding company, being Falcon Mill, 27 Vine Street, Billingborough, Lincolnshire, NG34 0QE. |
* Held by a subsidiary undertaking. |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
13. | STOCKS |
Group |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Stock | 298,655 | 590,402 |
14. | DEBTORS |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year: |
Trade debtors | 1,765,711 | 2,512,311 |
Prepayments and accrued income | 221,326 | 151,762 |
1,987,037 | 2,664,073 |
Amounts falling due after more than one year: |
Amounts owed by group undertakings | - | - |
Aggregate amounts | 1,987,037 | 2,664,073 |
Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured and interest free. |
15. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Debentures (see note 17) | 160,000 | 160,000 |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 17) | 492,490 | 1,083,984 |
Trade creditors | 650,951 | 755,040 |
Taxation | 72,496 | 233,519 |
Other taxes and social security | 54,887 | 60,118 |
VAT | 284,304 | 384,215 | - | - |
Other creditors | 169,083 | 180,109 |
1,884,211 | 2,856,985 |
16. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Debentures (see note 17) | 933,334 | 1,193,333 |
Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - | 1,130,791 | 807,792 |
933,334 | 1,193,333 |
Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured and interest free. |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
17. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
Debentures | 160,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 |
Bank overdrafts | 492,490 | 1,083,984 |
652,490 | 1,243,984 |
Amounts falling due between one and two years: |
Debentures | 160,000 | 160,000 |
Amounts falling due between two and five years: |
Debentures | 480,000 | 480,000 |
Amounts falling due in more than five years: |
Repayable by instalments |
Debentures | 293,334 | 553,333 | 293,334 | 553,333 |
Debentures due in more than 5 years are repayable in quarterly installments with an interest rate of 0%. |
18. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
Group |
Non-cancellable operating | leases |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Within one year | 221,363 | 192,696 |
Between one and five years | 526,531 | 418,319 |
747,894 | 611,015 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
19. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
Group | Company |
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Debentures | 1,093,334 | 1,353,333 |
Bank overdrafts | 492,490 | 1,083,984 |
1,585,824 | 2,437,317 |
The debenture borrowings are secured as follows: |
By fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including book debts. |
By an unlimited debenture from United Fillings Holdings Limited. |
By a legal charge over the freehold property at Goodwin Mills, Long Eaton. |
The bank borrowings are secured as follows: |
By fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including book debts. |
By an unlimited debenture from United Fillings Limited. |
By an unlimited all monies guarantee from United Fillings Holdings Limited in respect of the debts and liabilities of United Fillings Limited to the bank together with such other security as the bank may from time to time hold for the debts and liabilities of the guarantor to the bank. |
20. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The group has the following financial instruments: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost |
Cash at bank and in hand | 47,586 | 91,883 |
Trade debtors | 1,765,711 | 2,512,311 |
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost |
Bank loans and overdrafts | 492,490 | 1,083,984 |
Debentures | 1,093,334 | 1,353,333 |
Trade creditors | 650,951 | 755,040 |
There is no interest income or expense for financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss. |
21. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
Group |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax |
Other timing differences | (434 | ) | (443 | ) |
Accelerated capital allowances | 131,912 | 97,083 |
131,478 | 96,640 |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
21. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES - continued |
Group |
Deferred |
tax |
£ |
Balance at 1 August 2022 | 96,640 |
Charge to Statement of Comprehensive Income during year | 34,838 |
Balance at 31 July 2023 | 131,478 |
22. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2023 | 2022 |
value: | £ | £ |
Ordinary | £1 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
23. | RESERVES |
Group |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 August 2022 | 1,043,575 |
Profit for the year | 334,846 |
Dividends | (63,000 | ) |
At 31 July 2023 | 1,315,421 |
Company |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 August 2022 |
Profit for the year |
Dividends | ( |
) |
At 31 July 2023 |
24. | CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
The group has a cross guarantee in place between United Fillings Limited and United Fillings Holdings Limited to secure the bank borrowings, which were £492,490 (2022 - £1,083,984) at the financial position date. Security given is as specified in the secured debts note to the financial statements. |
The group also has a cross guarantee in place between United Fillings Limited and United Fillings Holdings Limited to secure the debentures, which were £1,093,334 (2022 - £1,353,333) at the statement of financial position date. |
UNITED FILLINGS GROUP LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 13458944) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
25. | CAPITAL COMMITMENTS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Contracted but not provided for in the |
financial statements | 16,204 | 36,393 |
26. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
Other related parties |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Sales | 67,840 | 54,285 |
Rent charged to the entity | 118,000 | 102,207 |
Amount due from related party | 1,722 | 2,374 |
Sales are made to a partnership in which the directors are involved. |
Rent is charged by a pension scheme in which some close family members to the directors have a beneficial interest. |
During the year, a total of key management personnel compensation of £ 165,957 (2022 - £ 161,700 ) was paid. |
27. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The ultimate controlling parties are S T Prue and J M Prue. |