Company registration number 01300156 (England and Wales)
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
78,043
103,664
Current assets
Stocks
197,191
164,187
Debtors
6
247,125
257,288
Cash at bank and in hand
1,496,679
1,480,418
1,940,995
1,901,893
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(2,418,504)
(2,350,922)
Net current liabilities
(477,509)
(449,029)
Total assets less current liabilities
(399,466)
(345,365)
Provisions for liabilities
(614)
Net liabilities
(399,466)
(345,979)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2,200
2,200
Profit and loss reserves
(401,666)
(348,179)
Total equity
(399,466)
(345,979)
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
D Smith
Director
Company registration number 01300156 (England and Wales)
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
MCL Industrial Enclosures Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is New Street, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire, ST8 7NL.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under Section 7 FRS 102 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is a subsidiary undertaking where 90 per cent or more of the voting rights are controlled within the group and the financial statements are publicly available.
1.2
Going concern
The company made a loss in the year and has negative shareholder funds of £399,466 (2022: £345,979). The company is part of the CRH Plc group which is committed to supporting it. In light of this the Directors believe that it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on a going concern basis.
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 and other sales related taxes. 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.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life,
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
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.
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Land and buildings leasehold
10% on cost
Plant and machinery
at variable rates on reducing balance
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
at variable rates on reducing balance
Computer equipment
33% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if 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.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.
1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies, 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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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.
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.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense,
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
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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.
The directors do not believe that there are any judgements or estimates which have a significant impact on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
25
24
4
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
367,288
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
367,288
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings leasehold
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
100,509
331,299
146,406
6,210
55,075
639,499
Additions
150
150
Disposals
(529)
(31,756)
(4,927)
(300)
(37,512)
At 31 December 2023
99,980
299,543
141,479
6,060
55,075
602,137
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
100,509
273,110
100,931
6,210
55,075
535,835
Depreciation charged in the year
12,220
13,401
150
25,771
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(529)
(31,756)
(4,927)
(300)
(37,512)
At 31 December 2023
99,980
253,574
109,405
6,060
55,075
524,094
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
45,969
32,074
78,043
At 31 December 2022
58,189
45,475
103,664
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Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
157,822
152,943
Corporation tax recoverable
33,057
Amounts owed by group undertakings
33,689
26,412
Other debtors
53,197
44,876
244,708
257,288
Deferred tax asset
2,417
247,125
257,288
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
197,693
174,857
Amounts owed to group undertakings
2,126,344
2,090,159
Corporation tax
1,120
Other taxation and social security
28,281
23,623
Other creditors
65,066
62,283
2,418,504
2,350,922
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Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:
The auditor's report was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Daniel Varley
Statutory Auditor:
BHP LLP
Date of audit report:
24 September 2024
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Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
614,250
708,750
10
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
Key management are remunerated elsewhere within the group and therefore no disclosure is required within these financial statements.
Other information
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH Plc, the consolidated accounts of which are publicly available. Accordingly, the company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from disclosing transactions with members or investees of the CRH group.
MCL INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Parent company
MCL Group Industries Ltd, a company incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales, is the immediate holding company. MCL Group Industries Ltd is owned by CRH (UK) Limited, a company incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.
The parent undertaking of the smallest and largest group of undertakings for which group financial statements are prepared, and of which the company is a member is CRH Plc, a company incorporated in the Republic of Ireland. The ultimate controlling party is CRH Plc , and copies of the group financial statements may be obtained from CRH Plc, Stonemason's Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland.