Company registration number 02312982 (England and Wales)
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr W S Hemingway
Mr R H Raborn
Mr C J L Davies
Secretary
Mr W S Hemingway
Company number
02312982
Registered office
Station Road
Salford Priors
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 8SW
Auditor
Ormerod Rutter Limited
The Oakley
Kidderminster Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 9AY
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 22
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Fair review of the business
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,873,000 (2022: £1,122,000). The directors have not proposed a final ordinary dividend in respect of the current financial year (2022: £Nil).
Key performance indicators
The company's key performance indicators during the year were as follows
2023 2022 Change
£000 £000
Turnover 16,485 13,669 21%
Gross profit 3,886 2,559 52%
Operating profit 2,446 1,379 77%
Profit after tax 1,873 1,122 67%
Shareholders' funds 5,826 3,953 47%
Average number of employees 12 12 0%
The company's turnover increased by 21% and profits increased by 67%.
Shareholder's funds increased by 47% due to there being no dividends paid.
Going concern
The directors have concluded it is appropriate that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Please refer to the going concern basis of preparation disclosure in note 1 for further details.
Foreign currency risk
The business buys and sells goods and services denominated in currencies other than sterling. As a result, the value of the business' non-sterling denominated financial assets and liabilities and cash flows can be affected significantly by movements in exchange rates in general and in Euro and US dollar rates in particular. It is the UK group's policy, of which the company is a member, to enter into forward contracts to buy and sell Euro and US dollars against a portion of the future net excess of current Euro and US dollar book debts over Euro and US dollar book creditors.
Credit risk
In the normal course of business, the business sells items on deferred terms to other parties. Any risk associated with these third parties failing to honour their obligations arising from these transactions is minimised through credit insurance and rigorous credit control procedures with deferred terms only being granted to customers who demonstrate an appropriate payment history and satisfy other financial requirements. Individual exposures are continuously monitored on a customer by customer basis to ensure that exposure to bad debt is minimised. As a result of this, goods may sometimes only be supplied on a proforma basis or supply declined entirely.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Competitive trading risk
The company manages competitive trading risk by providing added value services to its customers, having fast response times not only in supplying products but in handling all customer queries, and by maintaining strong relationships with customers.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity movements are monitored carefully in order to recognise such risks on a timely basis. This is performed by a rolling cashflow forecast, which is reported to the group weekly and monthly. In the company's assessment of the situation, there are no liquidity bottlenecks identified in the planning period and therefore will be able to meet its financial obligations.
Creditor payment policy and practice
It is the company's policy that payments to suppliers are made in accordance with those terms and conditions agreed between the company and its suppliers, provided that all trading terms and conditions have been complied with.
Promoting the success of the company
Section 172(1) statement Companies Act 2006
Throughout 2023, the directors have complied with the requirements of Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, in promoting the long-term success of the Company for the benefit of all stakeholders. The following disclosure describes how the directors have had regard to the matters set out in section 172(1)(a) to (f) and forms the directors' statement required under section 414CZA of The Companies Act 2006.
Engagement with stakeholders
As part of its ongoing activities of engaging with stakeholders, the directors have undertaken the following activities in 2023:
Shareholders
Our ultimate shareholder is Alamo Group Inc. ("the Group"). We create value for the Group by generating strong and sustainable results that translate into dividends. We discuss our performance in monthly management meetings with the Group's executive directors and provide executive summaries for the Group Board. The directors routinely engage with the Group on topics of strategy, governance and performance and our strategic plans include information on the impact on each of our stakeholders including the community and environment.
Employees
In line with the Group's Total Commitments, protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone who comes into contact with our business is our number one priority. Furthermore, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and helping our employees gain skills that support their personal ambitions and drive the business forward. During the year there have been business update presentations, staff intranet articles, new joiner inductions, offsite and online training modules.
Customers
We aim to develop long-term relationships with our customers and partners. we operate an online dealer portal specifically designed to meet the distributors and dealers needs to do business digitally. Accessible 24/7 and fully mobile optimised, this provides access to real-time live and accurate key information, enabling quick and efficient communication and providing higher levels of support.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Suppliers
Our suppliers and subcontractors are critical to our operations and we take a long-term collaborative approach to working with them. Our centralised procurement team develops relationships with the local supply chain and are also responsible for driving strategic alignment.
With the aid of a supplier portal, which was completed in 2023, this was designed to support the business needs digitally. This provides access to real-time live and accurate key information, enabling quick and efficient communication, and providing higher levels of support.
Communities
We aim to work by leaving behind a positive and lasting impression. To achieve this, we work closely with local communities to ensure both economic and social benefits are realised.
Mr W S Hemingway
Director
29 August 2024
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of the design and marketing of agricultural and industrial machinery.
The company is committed to continuing the development of new products within the vegetation cutting and control sector.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr W S Hemingway
Mr R H Raborn
Mr C J L Davies
Political donations
No political donations were made during the year (2022: £Nil).
Charitable donations of £2,000 were made during the year (2022: £Nil).
Disabled persons
The Company gives full consideration to applications for employment from disabled persons where the requirements of the job can be adequately fulfilled by a handicapped or disabled person.
Where existing employees become disabled, it is the Company's policy wherever practicable to provide continuing employment under normal terms and conditions to provide training and career development and promotion to disabled employees wherever appropriate.
Employee involvement
The Company places considerable value on the involvement of its employees and has continued its previous practice of keeping them informed and consulting with them in matters affecting them as employees and on the various factors affecting the performance of the Company. This is achieved through informal meetings with the Company's management team, and with employees on individual matters.
Auditor
Ormerod Rutter Limited were appointed as auditor to the company and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr W S Hemingway
Director
29 August 2024
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Spearhead Machinery 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 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.
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.
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. 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 our 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.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
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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 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 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, 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 either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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.
Based on our understanding of the company, we identified the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations including those that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006, and the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements.
Audit procedures performed included:
Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non compliance with laws and regulation and fraud;
Discussions with management regarding potential litigation and claims;
Reviewing relevant Board meeting minutes where available;
Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combinations; entries posted containing unusual account descriptions, and entries posted with unusual amounts;
Designing audit procedures to incorporate unpredictability around the nature, timing or extent of our testing;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates in relation to the impairment provision, debtor recoverability and other accounting estimates.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
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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.
Colm McGrory FCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Ormerod Rutter Limited
30 August 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
The Oakley
Kidderminster Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 9AY
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£000
£000
Turnover
3
16,485
13,669
Cost of sales
(12,599)
(11,110)
Gross profit
3,886
2,559
Distribution costs
(1,034)
(816)
Administrative expenses
(406)
(370)
Other operating income
6
Operating profit
4
2,446
1,379
Interest receivable and similar income
7
2
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
1
Profit before taxation
2,448
1,380
Tax on profit
9
(575)
(258)
Profit for the financial year
1,873
1,122
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£000
£000
£000
£000
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
119
49
Current assets
Debtors
11
5,672
15,619
Cash at bank and in hand
786
853
6,458
16,472
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
(604)
(12,454)
Net current assets
5,854
4,018
Total assets less current liabilities
5,973
4,067
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
13
124
107
Deferred tax liability
14
23
7
(147)
(114)
Net assets
5,826
3,953
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
Profit and loss reserves
5,826
3,953
Total equity
5,826
3,953
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr C J L Davies
Director
Company registration number 02312982 (England and Wales)
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£000
£000
£000
Balance at 1 January 2022
2,831
2,831
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,122
1,122
Balance at 31 December 2022
3,953
3,953
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,873
1,873
Balance at 31 December 2023
5,826
5,826
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Spearhead Machinery Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Station Road, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SW.
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.
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 £000.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Alamo Group Inc. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, Alamo Group Inc, 1627 E. Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
1.2
Going concern
These financial statements have been drawn up on the going concern basis. If the going concern basis were not appropriate, adjustments would have been made to reduce assets to recoverable amounts, to provide for any further liabilities that might arise, and to re-classify fixed assets as current assets and long term liabilities as current liabilities.true
1.3
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. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenue from the provision of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion, when the costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.
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:
Fixtures and fittings
3-15 years
Motor vehicles
3-10 years
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 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 any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
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. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.7
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.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
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.
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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
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.
1.10
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.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
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.
1.11
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
1.12
Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
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Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Current asset provisions
Estimation is made by management to establish the net realisable value of various elements of working capital, principally stock and trade debtors. Provisions are established for net realisable value and bad and doubtful debt risks. Provisions are based on the facts available at the time and applied to stock and trade debtors.
In estimating the collectability of trade debtors, judgement is required in assessing their likely realisation, including the current creditworthiness of each customer and related ageing of past due balances. Specific accounts are assessed in situations where a customer may not be able to meet its financial obligations due to deterioration of its financial condition.
Product warranties
Provision is made for the estimated liability on all products still under warranty, including claims already received and is included in "provisions for liabilities and charges". The estimation is based on a percentage of whole good sales which is calculated by taking warranty costs over the last six years as a percentage of whole good sales over the last six years, and any specific known matters.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2023
2022
£000
£000
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
10,535
8,109
Overseas
5,950
5,560
16,485
13,669
2023
2022
£000
£000
Other revenue
Interest income
2
-
Included within turnover £546,000 relates to intercompany sales (2022: £447,000)
4
Operating profit
2023
2022
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£000
£000
Exchange losses/(gains)
90
(18)
Research and development costs
2
(18)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
13
12
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
53
40
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(9)
(20)
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Administrative
12
12
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2023
2022
£000
£000
Wages and salaries
585
588
Social security costs
75
76
Pension costs
20
24
680
688
6
Directors' remuneration
All of the Company's directors are also directors of other Alamo Group Inc. group companies. Two of the directors during the year were remunerated by Alamo Group Europe Limited (2022: two). The aggregate amount paid by Alamo Group Europe Limited in respect of these directors' remuneration for the year ending 31 December 2023 was £635,000 (2022: £506,000). Emoluments, excluding pension contributions and employers NIC, in respect of the highest paid director were £412,000 (2022: £354,000). The directors do not believe that it is practical to apportion this amount between their services as directors of the Company and their services as directors of the other Alamo Group Inc. group companies. The third director is remunerated through another Alamo Group Inc. group company. The allocation of this director's remuneration for qualifying services provided to the Company during the period is negligible (2022: negligible).
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2023
2022
£000
£000
Interest income
Other interest income
2
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2023
2022
£000
£000
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
(1)
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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9
Taxation
2023
2022
£000
£000
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
575
258
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2023
2022
£000
£000
Profit before taxation
2,448
1,380
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022: 19.00%)
576
262
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
(10)
(10)
Adjustments in respect of prior years
11
11
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(18)
4
Other timing differences
16
(9)
Taxation charge for the year
575
258
10
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£000
£000
£000
Cost
At 1 January 2023
69
187
256
Additions
2
121
123
Disposals
(21)
(25)
(46)
At 31 December 2023
50
283
333
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
59
148
207
Depreciation charged in the year
3
50
53
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(21)
(25)
(46)
At 31 December 2023
41
173
214
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
9
110
119
At 31 December 2022
10
39
49
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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11
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£000
£000
Trade debtors
3,730
3,356
Corporation tax recoverable
106
123
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,772
12,058
Other debtors
1
1
Prepayments and accrued income
63
81
5,672
15,619
Amounts owed by group undertakings carry no interest and are payable on demand.
Deferred taxation asset is recoverable over more than one year.
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£000
£000
Trade creditors
41
67
Amounts owed to group undertakings
11,827
Taxation and social security
386
390
Accruals and deferred income
177
170
604
12,454
Amounts owed to parent and group undertakings carry no interest and are payable on demand.
13
Provisions for liabilities
2023
2022
£000
£000
124
107
Movements on provisions:
£000
At 1 January 2023
107
Additional provisions in the year
17
At 31 December 2023
124
A provision is recognised for expected warranty claims on products sold during the year, also an extended warranty provision is maintained for products covered by this optional facility. It is expected that a large proportion of these costs will be incurred in the next financial year, the remaining attributable to extended warranties will be in subsequent years.
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2023
2022
Balances:
£000
£000
Accelerated capital allowances
23
7
2023
Movements in the year:
£000
Liability at 1 January 2023
7
Charge to profit or loss
16
Liability at 31 December 2023
23
The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.
15
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£000
£000
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
20
24
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
Included within accruals is £nil (2022: £nil) relating to outstanding contributions payable to this pension scheme.
16
Share capital
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
£000
£000
100 Ordinary shares of £1 each
-
-
SPEARHEAD MACHINERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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17
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
The company has entered into an omnibus letter of set-off with the bank, Lloyds Bank Plc, between Alamo Group Europe Limited, McConnel Limited, Bomford Turner Limited, Bomford Turner (1954) Ltd, and Spearhead Machinery Limited. This agreement provides for each of the companies party to the Agreement (as noted above) to guarantee all monies and liabilities at any time due owing or incurred from or by each of the other companies to the Bank; and would permit the Bank at any time to combine or consolidate all or any of the companies bank accounts and transfer all or any sums standing to the credit of such bank accounts in or towards satisfaction of all or any of the companies' liabilities to the Bank. The set-off balance of the companies at the balance sheet date was net £5,324,000 (2022: £3,220,000).
18
Operating lease commitments
At 31 December 2023 the company had no annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases (2022: nil).
19
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Name of related party
Sales
Purchases
2023
2022
2023
2022
£000
£000
£000
£000
Alamo Group France SAS
297
381
-
-
Fieldquip Pty Ltd
354
166
-
-
Bush Hog LLC
-
3
-
-
Balances with related parties
Name of related party
Amounts owed by
Amounts owed to
related parties
related parties
2023
2022
2023
2022
£000
£000
£000
£000
Alamo Group France SAS
12
30
-
-
Fieldquip Pty Ltd
2
83
-
-
20
Ultimate controlling party
In the opinion of the directors, the ultimate parent undertaking of the smallest and largest group of which the company is a member is Alamo Group Inc, Seguin, Texas, USA. Copies of that company's accounts may be obtained from Alamo Group Inc, 1627 E. Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
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