Company registration number 04057656 (England and Wales)
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C Bowen
S Crossley
A Woodward
Secretary
C Bowen
Company number
04057656
Registered office
Salmon Fields
Royton
Oldham
Lancashire
United Kingdom
OL2 6JG
Auditor
Azets Audit Services
Alpha House
4 Greek Street
Stockport
United Kingdom
SK3 8AB
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2
Directors' responsibilities statement
3
Independent auditor's report
4 - 6
Statement of comprehensive income
7
Balance sheet
8
Statement of changes in equity
9
Notes to the financial statements
10 - 22
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS 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.
Review of the business
The principal activity of the company is the manufacture and sale of stair nosings, flooring trims, cavity closers and wood composite plastic products.
Results and performance
The results for the year are set out on page 7.
Sales for the full year decreased from £13.66m to £13.37m, a decrease of £290k.
The pre-tax profit decreased from £86k to a pre-tax loss of (£92k). The loss was as a result of increased energy costs, distribution costs and staffing costs. Energy costs have since reduced from December 2023 and the distribution costs were predominantly a one off cost for three months following the demise of a major carrier during the Summer and the need to use expensive couriers to keep customers supplied whilst a viable alternative carrier was sourced.
Business environment and strategy
The market places in which the company operates are highly competitive. The company strives to protect its market positions by creating value for its customers through, product quality, delivery service and innovation.
Key performance indicators
Management use a number of key performance indicators to measure the progress of the business. These include revenue growth, gross margin, EBITDA before exceptional items and working capital days measurements.
The performance against KPI’s is considered satisfactory given the current economic environment.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The management of the business and the execution of the company’s strategy are subject to a number of risks, which have been considered by the directors.
The directors have credit insurance in place to protect against trading with parties who might be unable to meet their financial commitments.
The key raw materials used by the company are traded in dollars and euros and wherever possible the company buys forward or negotiates fixed prices to minimise the impact of exchange rate volatility.
The directors believe there is sufficient cash headroom to fund the business throughout the period to 30 June 2025.
Future developments
The future strategy and business plan of the company are focussed on further growth in sales and profitability.
S Crossley
Director
25 June 2024
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS 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.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
C Bowen
S J Kean
(Resigned 10 January 2023)
S Crossley
A Woodward
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 7.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £21,000.
Auditor
The auditor, Azets Audit Services, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
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
S Crossley
Director
25 June 2024
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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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.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Quantum Profile Systems 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 loss 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.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS 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.
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.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.
We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company through enquiry and inspection;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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.
Lewis Cross
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services
2 July 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Alpha House
4 Greek Street
Stockport
United Kingdom
SK3 8AB
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
13,377,612
13,668,059
Cost of sales
(8,313,672)
(8,819,110)
Gross profit
5,063,940
4,848,949
Distribution costs
(2,970,262)
(2,630,721)
Administrative expenses
(2,210,790)
(2,184,306)
Other operating income
99,923
74,698
Operating (loss)/profit
5
(17,189)
108,620
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(74,964)
(21,786)
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(92,153)
86,834
Tax on (loss)/profit
8
51,204
21,373
(Loss)/profit for the financial year
(40,949)
108,207
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
1,103,267
1,115,225
Current assets
Stocks
12
490,537
615,318
Debtors
13
4,684,464
4,877,811
Cash at bank and in hand
28,322
42,439
5,203,323
5,535,568
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(3,074,493)
(3,519,843)
Net current assets
2,128,830
2,015,725
Total assets less current liabilities
3,232,097
3,130,950
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(440,578)
(237,500)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
81,529
121,511
(81,529)
(121,511)
Net assets
2,709,990
2,771,939
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
206,000
206,000
Capital redemption reserve
10,000
10,000
Profit and loss reserves
2,493,990
2,555,939
Total equity
2,709,990
2,771,939
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 25 June 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
C Bowen
Director
Company Registration No. 04057656
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
206,000
10,000
2,537,732
2,753,732
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
108,207
108,207
Dividends
9
-
-
(90,000)
(90,000)
Balance at 31 December 2022
206,000
10,000
2,555,939
2,771,939
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(40,949)
(40,949)
Dividends
9
-
-
(21,000)
(21,000)
Balance at 31 December 2023
206,000
10,000
2,493,990
2,709,990
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Quantum Profile Systems Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Salmon Fields, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL2 6JG.
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 pound.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
Quantum Profile Systems Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quantum Lean Solutions Limited and the results of Quantum Profile Systems Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements of the ultimate parent Quantum Lean Holdings Limited which are available from Salmon Fields, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6JG.
1.2
Going concern
In carrying out their duties in respect of going concern, the directors have carried out a review of the Company's financial position and cash flow forecast for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The forecasts have been based on a comprehensive review of revenue, expenditure and cash flows, taking into account specific business risks and the uncertainties brought about by the current economic environment.
The Company continues to meet its financial obligations as they fall due, and the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company's ability to continue to meet its obligations as they fall due, will continue for the foreseeable future. Accordingly they have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of stair nosings,PVC flooring trims,cavity closers and wood composite plastic products 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
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.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
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:
Leasehold improvements
10% per annum straight line
Plant and machinery
10% - 25% per annum straight line
Fixtures, fittings & computers
10 - 25% per annum straight line
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.
1.5
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.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.7
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
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.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
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.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
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.
There are no judgements or key sources of estimation uncertainty.
3
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
13,377,612
13,668,059
2023
2022
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
12,020,758
12,447,714
Europe
1,303,434
1,128,786
Rest of world
53,420
91,559
13,377,612
13,668,059
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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4
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Production
51
46
Office and administration
42
41
Total
93
87
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2023
2022
£
£
Wages and salaries
3,271,477
3,062,773
Social security costs
346,204
337,148
Pension costs
129,510
119,775
3,747,191
3,519,696
5
Operating (loss)/profit
2023
2022
Operating (loss)/profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange losses
6,344
9,517
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
18,400
13,503
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
187,156
177,846
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets held under finance leases
12,107
-
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(4,088)
Operating lease charges
500,280
407,925
6
Directors' remuneration
2023
2022
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
299,102
384,667
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
13,402
12,915
312,504
397,582
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2022 - 3).
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
- 16 -
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2023
2022
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
121,271
111,917
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
5,408
5,175
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2023
2022
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
54,644
21,786
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
20,320
-
74,964
21,786
8
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Current tax
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(11,222)
(4,181)
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(39,982)
(17,192)
Total tax credit
(51,204)
(21,373)
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
8
Taxation
(Continued)
- 17 -
The actual credit for the year can be reconciled to the expected (credit)/charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(92,153)
86,834
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022: 19.00%)
(21,675)
16,498
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
22,348
12,068
Adjustments in respect of prior years
(11,222)
Group relief
1,676
Research and development tax credit
(36,457)
(45,965)
Under/(over) provided in prior years
(4,181)
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(1,315)
(183)
Leased cars allowance
390
Deferred tax adjustment for changes in tax rates
(2,288)
Fixed asset differences
(2,271)
Taxation credit for the year
(51,204)
(21,373)
9
Dividends
2023
2022
£
£
Final paid
21,000
90,000
10
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
1,129,302
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
1,129,302
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 18 -
11
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
494,417
2,292,964
370,950
3,158,331
Additions
167,154
20,151
187,305
At 31 December 2023
494,417
2,460,118
391,101
3,345,636
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
30,025
1,731,054
282,027
2,043,106
Depreciation charged in the year
23,877
148,043
27,343
199,263
At 31 December 2023
53,902
1,879,097
309,370
2,242,369
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
440,515
581,021
81,731
1,103,267
At 31 December 2022
464,392
561,910
88,923
1,115,225
The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under hire purchase contracts. These agreements are secured over the assets they are financing.
2023
2022
£
£
Plant and machinery
119,193
Leasehold improvements
386,993
-
506,186
-
12
Stocks
2023
2022
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
379,365
437,089
Finished goods and goods for resale
111,172
178,229
490,537
615,318
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 19 -
13
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,294,722
2,616,995
Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,090,691
1,902,420
Other debtors
37,303
27,600
Prepayments and accrued income
261,748
330,796
4,684,464
4,877,811
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
16
100,000
100,000
Obligations under finance leases
17
117,637
Trade creditors
803,734
1,072,249
Taxation and social security
278,324
241,482
Other creditors
649,591
743,593
Accruals and deferred income
1,125,207
1,362,519
3,074,493
3,519,843
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
16
137,500
237,500
Obligations under finance leases
17
303,078
440,578
237,500
16
Loans and overdrafts
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
237,500
337,500
Payable within one year
100,000
100,000
Payable after one year
137,500
237,500
The bank loan has both fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including goodwill, book debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, fixed plant & machinery.
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 20 -
17
Finance lease obligations
2023
2022
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
117,637
In two to five years
303,078
420,715
The finance leases are secured over the assets to which they relate.
18
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2023
2022
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
259,785
248,820
Other short term timing differences
(6,043)
(5,623)
Losses and other deductions
(172,213)
(121,686)
81,529
121,511
2023
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2023
121,511
Credit to profit or loss
(39,982)
Liability at 31 December 2023
81,529
19
Share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
'B' Ordinary shares of £1 each
206,000
206,000
206,000
206,000
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 21 -
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit and loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
129,510
119,775
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.
21
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
Within one year
474,239
398,194
Between two and five years
1,220,300
1,113,995
In over five years
233,595
1,694,539
1,745,784
Lessor
At the reporting end date the company had contracted with tenants for the following minimum lease payments:
2023
2022
£
£
Within one year
36,500
36,500
Between two and five years
6,083
42,583
42,583
79,083
QUANTUM PROFILE SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 22 -
22
Related party transactions
The company has taken advantage of the exemption within FRS 102 Section 33.1A from the requirements to disclose transactions with other wholly owned companies within the same group.
All related party transactions are under the normal course of business.
23
Ultimate controlling party
The company's immediate parent company is Quantum Lean Solutions Limited. The ultimate parent company is Quantum Lean Holdings Limited.
Copies of the consolidated financial statements of Quantum Lean Holdings Limited may be obtained from Salmon Fields, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6JG.
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