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Company Registration No. 03970409 (England and Wales)
XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Unaudited accounts for the period from 1 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Unaudited accounts Contents
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XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Company Information for the period from 1 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
Directors
Mr J.M. Clark Mrs S.L. Clark Mr D. Ross Mr J. Clark
Secretary
Mrs S.L. Clark
Company Number
03970409 (England and Wales)
Registered Office
Unit 10 Anglo Business Park Smeaton Close Aylesbury Bucks HP19 8UP United Kingdom
Accountants
Stephen Beard Accountancy Services 10 Cheshire Road Thame Oxon OX9 3LQ
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XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
Notes
£ 
£ 
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
1,327,830 
1,195,284 
Current assets
Inventories
485,747 
601,401 
Debtors
628,893 
1,138,568 
Cash at bank and in hand
274,110 
79,299 
1,388,750 
1,819,268 
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(928,489)
(1,563,150)
Net current assets
460,261 
256,118 
Total assets less current liabilities
1,788,091 
1,451,402 
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(694,747)
(395,228)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax
(218,919)
(184,610)
Net assets
874,425 
871,564 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100 
100 
Revaluation reserve
169,754 
169,754 
Profit and loss account
704,571 
701,710 
Shareholders' funds
874,425 
871,564 
For the period ending 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 19 August 2024 and were signed on its behalf by
Mr D. Ross Director Company Registration No. 03970409
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XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
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Statutory information
XPRESS LABELS LIMITED is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 03970409. The registered office is Unit 10 Anglo Business Park, Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 8UP, United Kingdom.
2
Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous period, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold property, at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Land & buildings
10% Straight line on leasehold improvements
Plant & machinery
15% Reducing Balance
Motor vehicles
20% Straight line
Fixtures & fittings
20% Straight line
Computer equipment
20% Straight line
Inventories
Inventories have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. In respect of work in progress and finished goods, cost includes a relevant proportion of overheads according to the stage of manufacturing/completion.
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the company's accounts. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more (or less) tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
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XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
Foreign exchange
Monetary 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 rates of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
Government grants
Government grants in relation to tangible fixed assets are credited to profit and loss account over the useful lives of the related assets, whereas those in relation to expenditure are credited when the expenditure is charged to profit and loss.
Leased assets
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profit on a straight line basis over the lease term. Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are capitalised and depreciated over their useful lives. The corresponding lease or hire purchase obligation is treated in the balance sheet as a liability. The interest element of rental obligations is charged to the profit and loss account over the period of the lease at a constant proportion of the outstanding balance of capital repayments.
Pension costs
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are recognised in the profit and loss account when due.
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Tangible fixed assets
Land & buildings 
Plant & machinery 
Motor vehicles 
Total 
£ 
£ 
£ 
£ 
Cost or valuation
At cost 
At cost 
At cost 
At 1 May 2023
653,674 
1,298,161 
7,475 
1,959,310 
Additions
- 
217,941 
- 
217,941 
At 31 December 2023
653,674 
1,516,102 
7,475 
2,177,251 
Depreciation
At 1 May 2023
30,282 
728,262 
5,482 
764,026 
Charge for the period
3,945 
80,453 
997 
85,395 
At 31 December 2023
34,227 
808,715 
6,479 
849,421 
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
619,447 
707,387 
996 
1,327,830 
At 30 April 2023
623,392 
569,899 
1,993 
1,195,284 
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Carrying amount of land and buildings on cost basis
437,681 
437,681 
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
Carrying values included above held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts:
£ 
£ 
- Plant & machinery
160,412 
215,630 
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XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
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Debtors
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Amounts falling due within one year
VAT
- 
21,861 
Trade debtors
525,660 
1,007,161 
Accrued income and prepayments
102,582 
102,574 
Other debtors
- 
1,050 
628,242 
1,132,646 
Amounts falling due after more than one year
Accrued income and prepayments
651 
5,922 
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Bank loans and overdrafts
122,290 
466,068 
VAT
14,605 
- 
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
51,642 
39,970 
Trade creditors
491,712 
781,142 
Taxes and social security
139,498 
97,715 
Other creditors
6,197 
125,974 
Accruals
77,268 
24,416 
Deferred income
25,277 
27,865 
928,489 
1,563,150 
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Bank loans
523,666 
334,864 
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
126,706 
- 
Deferred income
44,375 
60,364 
694,747 
395,228 
Aggregate of amounts that fall due for payment after five years
241,172 
26,773 
There are legal charges held over freehold property together with an unlimited debenture from the company and personal guarantee's from the directors. There is a Coronavirus Business interruption loan (CBIL). This was provided to support the business during the exceptional circumstances caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronaviris). The loan is provied under the CBIL scheme managed by the British Business Bank on behalf of, and with the financial backing of, the Secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
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XPRESS LABELS LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
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Deferred taxation
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Accelerated capital allowances
172,680 
138,371 
Revaluation of land and buildings
46,239 
46,239 
218,919 
184,610 
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Provision at start of period
184,610 
153,179 
Charged to the profit and loss account
34,309 
20,333 
Charged to other comprehensive income
- 
11,098 
Provision at end of period
218,919 
184,610 
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Capital commitments
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
Amounts contracted but not provided for in the accounts
- 
151,680 
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Operating lease commitments
31/12/2023 
30/04/2023 
£ 
£ 
At 31 December 2023 the company had the following future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
Not later than one year
146,289 
118,171 
Later than one year and not later than five years
263,921 
295,068 
410,210 
413,239 
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Average number of employees
During the period the average number of employees was 34 (30/04/2023: 30).
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