Company registration number 08422858 (England and Wales)
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
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GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
159,035
177,228
Tangible assets
5
234,104
187,782
393,139
365,010
Current assets
Stocks
86,631
73,250
Debtors
6
1,061,089
957,984
Cash at bank and in hand
785,845
840,844
1,933,565
1,872,078
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(888,049)
(1,119,464)
Net current assets
1,045,516
752,614
Total assets less current liabilities
1,438,655
1,117,624
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(300,000)
(300,000)
Provisions for liabilities
(56,656)
(33,371)
Net assets
1,081,999
784,253
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
600
600
Capital redemption reserve
500,000
500,000
Profit and loss reserves
581,399
283,653
Total equity
1,081,999
784,253
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J B Jenkin
Director
Company registration number 08422858 (England and Wales)
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Graphic Arts (Coventry) Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Welcome House, Falkland Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8AU.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is five years.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Software
20% straight line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
33% on reducing balance and 25% on reducing balance
Computers
33% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% on reducing balance
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.15
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
1.16
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
37
32
4
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Software
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
975,000
26,494
1,001,494
Additions
23,680
23,680
At 31 December 2023
975,000
50,174
1,025,174
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
801,861
22,405
824,266
Amortisation charged for the year
39,000
2,873
41,873
At 31 December 2023
840,861
25,278
866,139
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
134,139
24,896
159,035
At 31 December 2022
173,139
4,089
177,228
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
234,344
58,787
104,249
397,380
Additions
103,723
22,522
18,825
145,070
Disposals
(39,121)
(39,121)
At 31 December 2023
338,067
81,309
83,953
503,329
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
119,517
39,593
50,488
209,598
Depreciation charged in the year
63,125
10,775
14,180
88,080
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(28,453)
(28,453)
At 31 December 2023
182,642
50,368
36,215
269,225
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
155,425
30,941
47,738
234,104
At 31 December 2022
114,827
19,194
53,761
187,782
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Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
587,798
568,610
Amounts owed by group undertakings
441,198
Other debtors
32,093
389,374
1,061,089
957,984
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
180,840
199,118
Taxation and social security
358,712
185,999
Other creditors
348,497
734,347
888,049
1,119,464
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Other creditors
300,000
300,000
GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(Continued)
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Included within other creditors are 100,000 £1 redeemable shares (2022 - 100,000 £1 redeemable shares). The redeemable shares, which were issued at par, are redeemable at par at the option of the shareholder. There are no fixed dates for redemption.
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
49,548
10
Related party transactions
Included within other creditors are loans from the company's directors totalling £542,343 (2022 - £849,158). The amount due after more than one year is £200,000 (2022 - £200,000). The loans have been made on an interest free basis and are repayable on demand.
Included within other debtors due within one year is an interest free loan to the company's parent undertaking of £411,198 (2022 - £0).
11
Parent company
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphic Arts Group Ltd.