REGISTERED NUMBER: |
STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
FOR |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
FOR |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 4 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 6 |
Profit and Loss | 10 |
Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses | 11 |
Balance Sheet | 12 |
Statement of Changes in Equity | 13 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 14 |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
Directors: |
Registered office: |
Registered number: |
Auditors: |
Statutory Auditor |
Chartered Certified Accountants |
Dickens House |
Guithavon Street |
Witham |
Essex |
CM8 1BJ |
Bankers: |
10 Harewood Avenue |
London |
NW1 6AA |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
Review of business |
UK new car registrations were 1.92m, an increase of 17.9% compared with 2022. These sales were fuelled mostly by fleet buyers, with the retail market stable.UK vehicle production also increased, by 17% compared with 2022, to 1.025m units (SMMT figures). These factors progressively improved the market opportunities for CAT-UK, which were demonstrated in our financial results. |
CAT-UK has continued to support our clients with the organisation and operation of compound operations for new and used vehicles, and in associated technical services such as pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and preparation of used vehicles for remarketing. |
The transport and distribution of cars in the UK is fully-performed for Groupe CAT by our transport arm. |
In November 2022 CAT-UK was successful in opening a new Import and Processing Centre, with a contract with a leading global automotive manufacturer, in the Humber Ports area, with forecast volumes of 40,000 units per year. This business developed and culminated in the extension of this facility to another large compound in the Humber Ports area, more than doubling our capacity. The scope of activities has also widened to include PDI, accessories fitment and warranty recall interventions. |
Our operations for UK-based automotive manufacturers in supporting production and distribution facilities also grew in 2023 in line with the increased production levels and also with the incorporation of some new clients. |
Principal risks and uncertainties |
Groupe CAT is cautiously optimistic for 2024 and 2025, and is making positive moves in terms of sales and product development. There is always a risk of volume decline for political reasons (eg Ukraine situation, availability of critical parts and materials) though we are seeing a more robust adaptation to these factors in the last twelve months. |
Results and dividends |
The company's profit before tax for the financial year is £774k (loss 2022: £46k). The directors recommend a final dividend of £538k (£3.586 per £1 share) for the year payable in 2024 (2022: £nil). |
Key performance indicators (kpis) |
A key driver for the company's turnover and operating profit level is the volume of vehicles handled through our compounds. |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED - Total number of vehicles handled by quarter - 2022 - 2023 |
Year | Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sept | Oct-Dec | Full Year |
2022 | 84,780 | 80,747 | 86,441 | 91,480 | 343,448 |
2023 | 91,358 | 85,252 | 83,322 | 97,188 | 357,120 |
Turnover and adjusted EBIT are two key indicators of the company's financial performance. The adjusted EBIT is the EBIT excluding exceptional items. |
Year | Turnover (£ 's) | Adjusted EBIT (£ 's) | EBIT % of Turnover |
2022 | 9,044 | (46) | (0.51)% |
2023 | 12,071 | 774 | 6.41% |
Turnover has gone up by 33.5% in 2023 compared to 2022. |
The 2023 operating result is a £774k profit (2022: £(46)k loss). |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
Future developments |
The Company intends to continue its strategy of targeting major and developing compound management and technical services opportunities in finished vehicle logistics. We have plans to build on our presence in the used vehicle de-fleet and refurbishment market and co-ordinate this with our sister UK Groupe CAT companies to offer a full, multi-modal logistics and technical services range of services to a multitude of clients, beyond our traditional OEM customer base. |
This will involve some integration of the current businesses to ensure Groupe CAT in the UK are strong, competitive and perform well. |
Future strategy on the uk group structure |
CAT-UK is expected to play its full part in the ongoing strengthening and re-structuring of Groupe CAT’s interests in the UK, and will remain at the core of this business. We will continue to build on our strategy of providing integrated automotive logistics services according to customers’ needs and especially in our specialist fields of management of new and used car compounds, distribution and technical centres. |
The automotive market place is changing and CAT-UK as part of Groupe CAT is well-placed to take advantage of the new opportunities the latest evolution brings to us. |
On behalf of the board: |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
Principal activity |
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of vehicle technical services, such as pre-delivery inspection, vehicle processing and accessory fitments, and vehicle compound management services. |
Dividends |
Details of dividends paid and proposed have been included in the strategic report. |
The directors recommend a final dividend of £538k (£3.586 per £1 share) for the year payable in 2024. |
Directors |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 January 2023 to the date of this report. |
Statement of directors' responsibilities |
The directors are responsible for preparing the 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 of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
- | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
Statement 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 company'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 company's auditors are aware of that information. |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
Auditors |
The auditors, Baverstocks Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
On behalf of the board: |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of CAT-UK Services Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Profit and Loss, Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity and 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 company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of its 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 company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the 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 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 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 |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the 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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | certain disclosures of 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 four, 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 company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
CAT-UK SERVICES 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: |
Our approach to assessing the risks of material misstatement due to fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations was as follows:- |
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the entity and determined that the most significant are those that relate to compliance with the Companies Act 2006, Financial Reporting Standard 102 and relevant tax legislation. |
We assessed the risks of material misstatements in respect of fraud and determined that the principal risks were related to posting of journal entries to manipulate the results for the financial year. We made enquiries of management during the audit to determine any instances of fraud, while also discussing the areas of risk in relation to audit as part of our audit team meeting. |
Based upon the results of our risk assessment we designed our audit procedures to identify noncompliance with such laws and regulations identified above and also material misstatements in respect of fraud as follows:- |
- | We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework in relation to the entity and how it complies with this framework. This included discussions with management and reviews of legal and professional fees. |
- | We discussed with the management the entity's policies and procedures including systems and controls. Compliance with these was tested via discussion and walkthrough testing of controls. |
- | We enquired of management of their policies and procedures in relation to fraud and their knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud. |
- | We ensured compliance with Pay as You Earn and Value Added Tax laws via reviewing returns and correspondence. |
- | We considered the risk of fraud through management override, and, in response, we incorporated testing of manual journal entries into our audit approach. This included the testing of journal entries throughout the year as well as year end journals. |
- | We reviewed accounting estimates for bias, which included the provision for stock and depreciation. |
- | We agreed the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation. |
- | We enquired of management if there were any potential litigation or claims. |
Whilst considering how our audit work addressed the detection of irregularities, we also consider the likelihood of detection based on our approach. Irregularities from fraud are inherently more difficult to detect than those arising from error. |
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. |
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 |
CAT-UK SERVICES 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 |
Statutory Auditor |
Chartered Certified Accountants |
Dickens House |
Guithavon Street |
Witham |
Essex |
CM8 1BJ |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
PROFIT AND LOSS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £'000 | £'000 |
Turnover | 4 |
Cost of sales |
Gross profit |
Administrative expenses |
Operating profit/(loss) and |
Profit/(loss) before taxation | ( |
) |
Tax on profit/(loss) | 7 |
Profit/(loss) for the financial year | ( |
) |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £'000 | £'000 |
Profit/(loss) for the year | ( |
) |
Other comprehensive income |
Actuarial gain on pension scheme | ( |
) |
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income |
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income tax |
( |
) |
Total comprehensive income for the year |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
BALANCE SHEET |
31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 |
Fixed assets |
Tangible assets | 8 |
Current assets |
Debtors | 9 |
Cash at bank |
Creditors |
Amounts falling due within one year | 10 |
Net current assets/(liabilities) | ( |
) |
Total assets less current liabilities | ( |
) |
Pension asset | 14 |
Net assets |
Capital and reserves |
Called up share capital | 12 |
Retained earnings | 13 |
Shareholders' funds |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 |
Balance at 1 January 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Deficit for the year | - | (46 | ) | (46 | ) |
Other comprehensive income | - | 109 | 109 |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 December 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Profit for the year | - | 774 | 774 |
Other comprehensive income | - | (596 | ) | (596 | ) |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 December 2023 |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
1. | Statutory information |
CAT-UK Services Limited is a |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | Accounting policies |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland": |
• | the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; |
• | the requirement of paragraph 33.7. |
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. |
Revenue recognition |
For sales of services, revenue is recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. |
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, and represents amounts receivable for goods supplied, stated net of discounts, returns and value added taxes. The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and when specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities. The company bases its estimate of return on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Plant and Machinery | - |
Fixtures and Fittings | - |
Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss, 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 balance sheet date. |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2. | Accounting policies - continued |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet 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. |
Foreign currencies |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
Hire purchase and 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 liability recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period less the fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related pension obligation. In countries where there is no deep market in such bonds, the market rates on government bonds are used. Re-measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to shareholders' funds in other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. The amount charged or credited to finance costs is a net interest amount calculated by applying the liability discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Past-service costs are recognised immediately in the income statement. |
For defined contribution plans, the company pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. The company has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available. |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
3. | Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. |
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below. |
Defined benefit pension scheme |
The company has an obligation to pay pension benefits to certain employees. The cost of these benefits and the present value of the obligation depend on a number of factors, including; life expectancy, salary increases, asset valuations, and the discount rate on corporate bonds. Management estimates these factors in determining the net pension surplus or obligation in the balance sheet. The assumptions reflect historical experience and current trends. The Company has recognised a surplus based on the formal application of the Trust Deed and Rules. |
4. | Turnover |
The turnover and profit (2022 - loss) before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the company. |
The single class of business is the rendering of services. |
5. | Employees and directors |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Wages and salaries |
Social security costs |
Other pension costs |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
Management | 15 | 20 |
Administration and Sales | 21 | 15 |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration |
The number of directors to whom retirement benefits were accruing was as follows: |
Money purchase schemes |
Information regarding the highest paid director for the year ended 31 December 2023 is as follows: |
2023 |
£ |
Emoluments etc |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
6. | Operating profit/(loss) |
The operating profit (2022 - operating loss) is stated after charging: |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Other Operating Leases |
Depreciation - owned assets |
Auditors Remuneration |
Foreign exchange differences |
7. | Taxation |
Analysis of the tax charge |
No liability to UK corporation tax arose for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022. |
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: |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Profit/(loss) before tax | ( |
) |
Profit/(loss) multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of |
( |
) |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes |
Income not taxable for tax purposes | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Utilisation of tax losses | ( |
) |
Movement in deferred tax asset not recognised | (3 | ) | 14 |
Total tax charge | - | - |
Tax effects relating to effects of other comprehensive income |
2023 |
Gross | Tax | Net |
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 |
Actuarial gain on pension scheme | ( |
) | - | (596 | ) |
2022 |
Gross | Tax | Net |
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 |
Actuarial gain on pension scheme | - | 109 |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
8. | Tangible fixed assets |
Fixtures |
Plant and | and |
Machinery | Fittings | Totals |
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 |
Cost |
At 1 January 2023 |
Additions |
At 31 December 2023 |
Depreciation |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 December 2023 |
Net book value |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
9. | Debtors: amounts falling due within one year |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Trade Debtors |
Amounts owed by group undertakings |
Other Debtors |
Prepayments and Accrued Income |
10. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Trade Creditors |
Amounts owed to group undertakings |
Corporation Tax |
Social Security and Other |
Taxes |
Other Creditors |
Accruals and Deferred Income |
11. | Leasing agreements |
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Within one year |
Between one and five years |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
12. | Called up share capital |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2023 | 2022 |
value: | £'000 | £'000 |
Ordinary | 1 | 150 | 150 |
13. | Reserves |
Retained |
earnings |
£'000 |
At 1 January 2023 |
Profit for the year |
Actuarial gain on pension |
scheme | (596 | ) |
At 31 December 2023 |
14. | Employee benefit obligations |
The company operates a defined benefit pension scheme for its employees, providing benefits based on final pensionable earnings. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. Contributions to the scheme are charged to the profit and loss account so as to spread the costs of the pensions over employees working lives within the company. |
The scheme is closed to future accrual/employee/(er) contributions. |
The contributions are determined by Isio, a professionally qualified actuary, on the basis of triennial valuations using the projected unit method. The latest valuation of the scheme was at 5 April 2022 and updated to 31 December 2023. The contributions are then agreed by the Trustees and the Company. |
The amounts recognised in the balance sheet are as follows: |
Defined benefit |
pension plans |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Present value of funded obligations | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Fair value of plan assets |
165 | 755 |
Present value of unfunded obligations |
Surplus |
Net asset |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
14. | Employee benefit obligations - continued |
The amounts recognised in profit or loss are as follows: |
Defined benefit |
pension plans |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Current service cost |
Net interest from net defined benefit asset/liability |
(36 |
) |
(12 |
) |
Past service cost |
Administration expenses | 117 | 91 |
81 | 79 |
Actual return on plan assets |
Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows: |
Defined benefit |
pension plans |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Opening defined benefit obligation |
Interest cost |
Benefits paid | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Remeasurements: |
Actuarial (gains)/losses from changes in demographic assumptions |
(275 |
) |
(344 |
) |
Actuarial (gains)/losses from changes in financial assumptions |
114 |
(7,570 |
) |
Oblig other remeasurement | 214 | 404 |
Changes in the fair value of scheme assets are as follows: |
Defined benefit |
pension plans |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Opening fair value of scheme assets |
Contributions by employer |
Administration Expenses | (117 | ) | (91 | ) |
Expected return | 631 | 382 |
Benefits paid | (594 | ) | (597 | ) |
Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) |
(543 |
) |
(7,401 |
) |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
14. | Employee benefit obligations - continued |
The amounts recognised in other comprehensive income are as follows: |
Defined benefit |
pension plans |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000 | £'000 |
Actuarial (gains)/losses from changes in demographic assumptions |
275 |
344 |
Actuarial (gains)/losses from changes in financial assumptions |
(114 |
) |
7,570 |
Oblig other remeasurement | (214 | ) | (404 | ) |
Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) |
(543 |
) |
(7,401 |
) |
(596 | ) | 109 |
The major categories of scheme assets as a percentage of total scheme assets are as follows: |
Defined benefit |
pension plans |
2023 | 2022 |
Corporate Bonds | - | 76.00% |
Liability Driven Investments | 35.00% | - |
Diversified Growth Fund | 23.70% | 25.00% |
Cash | -1.10% | -1.00% |
Total Return Credit Investment | 24.10% | - |
Liability Management Credit | 18.20% | - |
100.00% | 100.00% |
Principal actuarial assumptions at the balance sheet date (expressed as weighted averages): |
2023 | 2022 |
Discount rate |
Inflation rate | 3.15% | 3.40% |
Increase rate of benefits payable | - | 3.45% |
Mortality assumptions |
Life expectancy at 65 for year ended (in years): |
As At | At As |
2022 | 2021 |
Future pensions - male | 20.6 | 21.5 |
Current pensioners - male | 19.8 | 20.3 |
Future pensioners - female | 23.4 | 24.3 |
Current pensioners - female | 22.3 | 22.8 |
The mortality assumptions used in the valuation of the defined benefit pension scheme liabilities have been selected to reflect those used in the preliminary results of the Fund’s triennial valuation as a 5 April 2022, but with margins for prudence removed. These assumptions (pre and post retirement) utilise 118% of S3PA tables projected forward using the CMI 2022 tables, with a long term improvement trend of 1% and core parameters. |
CAT-UK SERVICES LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02002346) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
14. | - continued |
Defined contribution scheme |
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is open to all employees in the company along with the statutory auto-enrolment scheme. |
Contributions in to these schemes are paid by the company at rates specified in the rules of the schemes. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the company in independently administered funds. |
15. | Ultimate parent company |
The largest and smallest entity to consolidate these financial statements is Global Automotive Logistics (GAL). |
The immediate controlling party is Compagnie D'Affrètement et de Transport SAS (CAT SAS), incorporated in France. Copies of the group financial statements of CAT are available from 5-7 rue Frédéric Clavel - 92150 SURESNES. |
At the financial year end CAT SAS is wholly owned by Global Automotive Logistics (GAL), incorporated in France. GAL is wholly owned by Two Continent Logistics, a company incorporated in Spain. |
16. | Related party disclosures |
The key management personnel are the directors and therefore the compensation due to them is the same as the directors emoluments disclosed in note 3. |
17. | Ultimate controlling party |
The ultimate controlling party is |