Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135 2023.0.135 The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently; make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and 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 to 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.The principal activity of the company continued to be the importing of chemicals and other products for sale to customers involved in the manufacture of animal feeds and other industries. The importing of chemicals and other products for sale to customers involved in the manufacture of animal feeds and other industries.As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 2, 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 is 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 intend either to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 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 an auditor’s report 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. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. Based on our understanding of the company and its industry, we considered that non-compliance with the following laws and regulations might have a material effect on the financial statements: employment regulation, health and safety regulation and anti-money laundering regulation. To help us identify instances of non-compliance with these laws and regulations, and in identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect to non-compliance, our procedures included, but were not limited to: Inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as to whether the company is in compliance with laws and regulations, and discussing their policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations; Inspecting correspondence, if any, with relevant licensing or regulatory authorities; Communicating identified laws and regulations to the engagement team and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout our audit; and Considering the risk of acts by the company which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements, such as tax legislation, pension legislation, the Companies Act 2006. In addition, we evaluated the directors’ and management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements, including the risk of management override of controls, and determined that the principal risks related posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance, management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to revenue recognition (which we pinpointed to the cut-off assertion), and significant one-off or unusual transactions. Our audit procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to: Making enquiries of the directors and management on whether they had knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; Gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud; Discussing amongst the engagement team the risks of fraud; and Addressing the risks of fraud through management override of controls by performing journal entry testing. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit, there remained a risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal controls. 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 auditor’s report.2023-12-31The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments. Other financial assets Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment. Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Derecognition of financial instruments Derecognition of financial assets Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained. 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Timab Industries (UK) Limited

Registered number: 03290309
Annual report and
 financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023

 
TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
C Houllier (appointed 7 June 2023)
G Le Jean 
Y Becker (resigned 15 March 2023)




Company secretary
Rémy De Laage De Bellefaye (appointed 10 November 2023)



Registered number
03290309



Registered office
90 Victoria Street

Bristol

BS1 6DP




Independent auditors
Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

90 Victoria Street

Bristol

BS1 6DP




Bankers
HSBC Bank Plc
P.O. Box 68

130 New Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B2 4JU




Solicitors
Burges Salmon LLP
1 Glass Wharf

Bristol

BS2 0ZX





 
TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
 
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 24


 
TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report for Timab Industries (UK) Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Business review
 
In 2023 there has been a decrease in Phosphate turnover due to a decrease in the price of raw materials, which returned to a normal trading price at the end of the year. For magnesia, the prices and turnover of the raw material remained stable.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The directors continually review and evaluate the risks that the company is facing. The principle risks and uncertainties facing the company are broadly grouped as: Market, Competitive, Legislative and Financial.
Market Conditions
The aftershocks of COVID-19 and the conflict in Ukraine combined with the impact of high inflation and high interest rates continues to weigh on global economies. Over time, these significant issues will work through allowing market supply and demand to eventually rebalance. In the near term, the well-funded strategic business plan positions the Group well to mitigate these risk and to provide further opportunities for growth.
Competitive Risks
The nature of the market in the UK means the company has strong competition. The directors on a regular basis follow up the market share developments and take appropriate action when needed. 
Legislative Risks
Risks within the UK industry is controlled by specific recognised bodies that provide good pratice/standards to follow. 
Financial Risks
The key objective for local management is to limit counterparty exposure, ensure sufficient working capital exists and monitor the management of risk at a business unit level.

Financial key performance indicators
 
Profit after tax has decreased from £1,016,839 to £805,177.
Net assets have decreased from £1,037,055 to £916,948.
The position of the company is within the expectation of the directors and the group and is expected to continue in the foreseeable future.

Other key performance indicators
 
The directors do not believe there are any other key performance indicators for the company.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.


C Houllier
Director

Date: 24 June 2024

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and

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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

Results and dividends

Dividends paid in the year amount to £925,284 (2022 - £514,395).

Directors

The Directors who served during the year were:

C Houllier (appointed 7 June 2023)
G Le Jean 
Y Becker (resigned 15 March 2023)

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are Directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the Director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Economic impact of global events

The Directors have carried out an assessment of the potential impact of global economic uncertainties on the business, including the impact of mitigation measures, and have concluded that these are non-adjusting events. The Directors have taken account of these potential impacts in their going concern assessment. 
Timab Industries (UK) Limited continues to work with its partners to minimise any impacts of these events and maximise the realisation of any opportunities they may provide to the business.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company continued to be the importing of chemicals and other products for sale to customers involved in the manufacture of animal feeds and other industries. 

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsForvis Mazars LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





C Houllier
Director

Date: 24 June 2024

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Timab Industries (UK) Limited (the ‘Company’) for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the 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 FRS 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 Auditor’s 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 other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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.
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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

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 course of 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In 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 Directors' Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which 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 Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 2, 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 is 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 intend either to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
 
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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

Auditor's 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 an auditor’s report 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.
 
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. 

Based on our understanding of the company and its industry, we considered that non-compliance with the following laws and regulations might have a material effect on the financial statements: employment regulation, health and safety regulation and anti-money laundering regulation.

To help us identify instances of non-compliance with these laws and regulations, and in identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect to non-compliance, our procedures included, but were not limited to:
Inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as to whether the company is in compliance with laws and regulations, and discussing their policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations;
Inspecting correspondence, if any, with relevant licensing or regulatory authorities;
Communicating identified laws and regulations to the engagement team and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout our audit; and
Considering the risk of acts by the company which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.  

We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements, such as tax legislation, pension legislation, the Companies Act 2006. 
 
In addition, we evaluated the directors’ and management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements, including the risk of management override of controls, and determined that the principal risks related posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance, management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to revenue recognition (which we pinpointed to the cut-off assertion), and significant one-off or unusual transactions.

Our audit procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to:
Making enquiries of the directors and management on whether they had knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
Gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud;
Discussing amongst the engagement team the risks of fraud; and
Addressing the risks of fraud through management override of controls by performing journal entry testing.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit, there remained a risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal controls.
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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

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 auditor’s report.

Use of the audit 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 an auditor's report 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.




Jonathan Marchant (Senior Statutory Auditor)  
for and on behalf of
Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 
90 Victoria Street
Bristol
BS1 6DP

25 June 2024
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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
14,503,144
24,818,642

Cost of sales
  
(12,168,780)
(21,816,941)

Gross profit
  
2,334,364
3,001,701

Distribution costs
  
(752,393)
(850,162)

Administrative expenses
  
(522,406)
(898,654)

Other operating income
 5 
81,372
25,774

Operating profit
 6 
1,140,937
1,278,659

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(88,619)
(23,123)

Profit before tax
  
1,052,318
1,255,536

Tax on profit
 11 
(247,141)
(238,697)

Profit for the financial year
  
805,177
1,016,839

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2023 or 2022 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2023 (2022: £Nil).

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03290309

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Current assets
  

Stocks
 13 
3,870,713
2,317,887

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
1,569,290
5,521,776

Cash at bank and in hand
 15 
28,576
222,624

  
5,468,579
8,062,287

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
(4,551,631)
(7,025,232)

Net current assets
  
 
 
916,948
 
 
1,037,055

Total assets less current liabilities
  
916,948
1,037,055

  

Net assets
  
916,948
1,037,055


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 18 
999
999

Profit and loss account
 19 
915,949
1,036,056

  
916,948
1,037,055


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




C Houllier
Director

Date: 24 June 2024

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2022
999
533,612
534,611


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,016,839
1,016,839
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,016,839
1,016,839


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(514,395)
(514,395)


Total transactions with owners
-
(514,395)
(514,395)


At 1 January 2023
999
1,036,056
1,037,055


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
805,177
805,177
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
805,177
805,177


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(925,284)
(925,284)


Total transactions with owners
-
(925,284)
(925,284)


At 31 December 2023
999
915,949
916,948


The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

These financial statements comprising the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes 1 to 23 constitute the individual financial statements of Timab Industries (UK) Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Timab Industries (UK) Limited is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales. The Registered Office is 90 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6DP, which is also the principal place of business of the company. The principal activity of the company continued to be the importing of chemicals and other products for sale to customers involved in the manufacture of animal feeds and other industries. 
Statement of Compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (FRS 102). 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in .

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 26 Share-based Payment paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Compagnie Financiere et de Participations Roullier as at 31 December 2023 and these financial statements may be obtained from Groupe Roullier/CFPR, B.P. 158-27 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 35408, Saint-Malo, FRANCE.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

The directors have reviewed the anticipated performance for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements which demonstrate that there is no material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to meet its liabilities as they fall due, and to continue as a going concern. On this basis the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. 

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.7

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.9

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

 
2.10

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.11

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.13

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.14
Financial instruments (continued)

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Impairment of Trade Debtors
The company trades with a large and varied number of customers on credit terms. Some debts due will not be paid through the default of a small number of customers. The company uses estimates based on historical experience and current information in determining the level of debts for which an impairment charge is required. The level of impairment required is reviewed on an ongoing basis. The total amount of trade debtors is £1,527,503 (2022: £4,307,175).
Impairment of Stocks
The company holds stocks amounting to £3,870,713 (2022: £2,317,887) at the financial year end date. The directors are of the view that an adequate charge has been made to reflect the possibility of stocks being sold at less than cost. However, this estimate is subject to inherent uncertainty.


4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2023
2022
£
£

Sale of goods
14,503,144
24,818,642


2023
2022
£
£

United Kingdom
14,503,144
24,818,642


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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5.


Other operating income

2023
2022
£
£

Sundry income
81,372
25,774



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Exchange differences
(21,440)
(12,107)


7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
18,000
9,250

2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates in respect of:


Other services relating to taxation
3,950
3,350

All other services
2,460
2,290

6,410
5,640

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8.


Employees

Staff costs, including Directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2023
2022
£
£

Wages and salaries
35,497
103,710

Cost of defined contribution scheme
-
621

35,497
104,331


The average monthly number of employees, including the Directors, during the year was as follows:


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Directors
2
2


9.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
34,332
99,043


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to Nil directors (2022 - Nil) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
The highest paid director received remuneration of £34,332 (2022 - £64,596).
The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £Nil (2022 - £Nil).


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Loans from group undertakings
88,619
23,123

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
253,391
238,697


Total current tax
253,391
238,697

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(6,250)
-

Total deferred tax
(6,250)
-


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
247,141
238,697

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2022 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 -19%). The differences are explained below:

2023
2022
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,052,318
1,255,536


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%)
247,511
238,552

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
-
145

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
(370)
-

Total tax charge for the year
247,141
238,697


12.


Dividends

2023
2022
£
£


Dividends paid on ordinary shares - £926.21 per share (2022 - £514.91 per share)
925,284
514,395

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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

13.


Stocks

2023
2022
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
3,870,713
2,317,887


Stock recognised in cost of sales during the year as an expense was £10,883,831 (2022: £18,827,178).  
Impairment losses of £310,184 due to slow-moving and obsolete stock were recognised in the year (2022: £310,184).


14.


Debtors: Amounts due in less than one year

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
1,527,503
4,307,175

Amounts owed by group undertakings
36,787
1,083,599

Corporation Tax Debtor
-
130,002

Prepayments and accrued income
5,000
1,000

1,569,290
5,521,776



15.


Cash and cash equivalents

2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
28,576
222,624

Less: bank overdrafts
(9)
(8,672)

28,567
213,952


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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank overdrafts
9
8,672

Trade creditors
130,435
41,084

Amounts owed to group undertakings
4,197,227
5,687,105

Corporation tax
120,841
-

Other taxation and social security
6,971
1,042,104

Accruals and deferred income
96,148
246,267

4,551,631
7,025,232



17.


Financial instruments

2023
2022
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
28,576
222,624

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
1,564,290
5,390,774

1,592,866
5,613,398


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(4,423,819)
(5,983,128)


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise of cash.


Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise trade debtors, amounts owed by group undertakings and other debtors.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise trade creditors, amounts owed to group undertakings, bank overdraft and accruals.


18.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



999 (2022 - 999) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
999
999

Each share is entitled to one vote in any circumstance. 


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TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

19.


Reserves

Profit & loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative gains and losses recognised in the profit and loss account, net of dividends paid.


20.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £Nil (2022 - £621). Contributions totalling £Nil (2022 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.


21.


Related party transactions

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Compagnie Financiere et de Participations Rouiller and as such has taken advanatge of the exemption permitted by Section 33 'Related party disclosures' not to provide disclosures of transactions entered into with other wholly owned members of the group. Amounts of outstanding amounts due to and from the company with wholly owned members of the group are disclosed in note 14 & 16.


22.


Post balance sheet events

There are no events affecting the company following the year end. 


23.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent company and controlling party is Compagnie Financiere et de Participations Roullier, a company registered in France. This is the smallest and largest group into which the company's financial statements are consolidated. Copies of these consolidated group financial statements may be obtained from the following address: Groupe Roullier/CFPR, B.P. 158-27 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 35408, Saint-Malo, France. 

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