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UFP (UK) Limited

Registered number: 02886891
Annual report and consolidated financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023

 
UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
C Zarka 
S Arshad 




Company secretary
N C Stokes



Registered number
02886891



Registered office
Enterprise House
Roydsdale Way

Euroway Trading Estate

Bradford

BD4 6SE




Independent auditor
Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

5th Floor

3 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP




Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc
1 Market Street

Bradford

BD1 1EG




Solicitors
Gordons LLP
Riverside West

Whitehall Road

Leeds

LS1 4AW





 
UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 7
Independent Auditor's Report
 
8 - 11
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
13
Company Statement of Financial Position
 
14
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
15
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
16
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
17 - 18
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
19 - 42


 
UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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

Business review
 
The Group continued its principal activities throughout the current year.
As reported in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, turnover has increased from £121.1m to £134.8m and gross profit margin has decreased from 6.0% to 5.7% in the current period.
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position shows an increase in the net assets from the prior year, from £23.2m to £23.7m.
The trading environment continued to be challenging and price competitive in 2023. The Group continued to trade profitably in 2023 and the directors are satisfied with the performance during the year and believe that UFP (UK) Limited remains in a strong position to expand its market share.
The directors expect turnover to increase with profitability and cash generation to improve in the foreseeable future.
Future developments
The Group continues to research, invest and implement best in class methods which, together with continual innovation, lead to improved efficiencies and tighter cost control. The Group will continue to pursue increased efficiencies for its customers which will safeguard margins in the next twelve months.
Overall the Group is well placed in terms of strategic and market position to maximise its ability to generate sales and satisfy customer demand and the directors believe that the Group is in a strong position to expand its market share.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

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

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Management continually monitor the key risks facing the Group together with assessing the controls used for managing these risks.
Financial instruments
The Group's principal financial instruments comprise foreign exchange contracts, trade debtors and trade creditors. The main purpose of these instruments is to finance the Group's working capital requirements.
Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by robust policies and formal agreements in respect of the level of credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding in respect of both time and value. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of provisions for any doubtful debts.
The existence of these financial instruments exposes the Group to a number of financial risks. In order to manage the Group's exposure to those risks, in particular the Group's exposure to currency risk, the Group enters into a number of transactions including, but not limited to, forward foreign currency contracts.
All these transactions are undertaken to manage the risks arising from the underlying business activities and no transactions of a speculative nature are undertaken.
The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are market risk, cash flow risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The directors review and agree policies for managing each of these risks. These policies have remained unchanged from previous years.
Financial risk
The financial risk to the Group is keeping abreast of both pricing and availability in the market on a daily basis in order to ensure that we obtain the best deal for our customers at a reasonable margin. The Group prides itself on its creditor payment policy and ensuring that creditors are paid on time and within terms as agreed.
Operational risk
The Group has solid reporting systems and as a result produces timely and accurate management information, which is regularly reviewed by the directors. The IT infrastructure that has been developed and put in place by the business also helps to deliver the first class customer service mentioned below.
Market risk
The major risks to the business are customer loss through non-competitive pricing or poor service.
The Group mitigates these risks by continually monitoring market prices, ensuring a flexible approach and tailoring its financial commitments to the length of its customer contracts, providing a first class service to customers. The directors are focused on developing their relationships and volume of business with existing customers whilst at the same time identifying and bringing on board new customers who can benefit from the Group's services.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

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

Financial key performance indicators
 
The directors consider the financial KPI's of the business to be :
 

2023
2022
Turnover
£134,750,392
£121,075,815
Gross Profit Margin
5.7%
6.0%
Capital expenditure
£132,941
£196,400
Headcount
95
83

These are monitored on a monthly basis and resultant actions are taken as and when necessary.
In addition non-financial KPI's are:
High standard of customer service;
Health & safety compliance; and
Environmental issues.



This report was approved by the board on 01 July 2024 and signed on its behalf.



N C Stokes
Secretary

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

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

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom. 
 
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give
 a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is the provision of computer consumables and office supplies. The principal activity of the Group is the wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software. 

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,191,659 (2022: £1,384,671).

A dividend of £692,177 was paid during the year (2022: £1,034,572).

Going concern

The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Strategic Report.
The Group's forecasts and projections show that the Group will be able to operate well within the current working capital facility.
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis for accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

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

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

C Zarka 
S Arshad 

Engagement with employees
The Group is committed to the development of employee consultation so that the views of the employees can be taken into account when making decisions which are likely to affect their interests.

UK Greenhouse gas emissions and energy use data for the year ended 31st December 2023




2023
2022
Energy consumption used to calculate emissions (kWh) 
779,874
    862,839



Scope 1 emissions in metric tonnes CO2e


Gas consumption
68
52
Owned transport
50



Total Scope 1
68
102



Scope 2 emissions in metric tonnes CO2e


Purchased electricity
76
71



Total Scope 2
76
71



Total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2
144
173
Intensity ration Tonnes CO2e per £m turnover 
1.07
   1.47




Quantification and reporting methodology:
We have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2023 UK Government's Conversion Factors for Company Reporting. We have not included CO2e emissions from employees’ travel, which we consider immaterial.
Intensity measurement:
The chosen intensity measurement ratio is total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2e per £million turnover, the recommended ratio for the sector.
Measures taken to improve energy efficiency:
By May 2023 the Company had disposed of its last diesel vehicle and its fleet of vehicles now consists of only PHEVs and EVs. In 2023 the Company replaced its remaining LPG manual handling equipment with electric powered equivalents and installed additional EV charging points at its premises. In 2024 the Company has started a program to update its IT equipment with modern energy efficient replacements. The directors continue to look for other areas of energy consumption in the business where there is potential  to improve energy efficiency or convert to renewable sources of energy.

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

Statement of the Director's duties in performance of s172(1) Companies Act 2006

The board of directors of UFP (UK) Limited consider that both individually and together for the year ended 31 December 2023 they have acted in the way they consider, in good faith, would be the most likely to promote the
success of the Group for the benefit of its members as a whole and having regard to the matters set out in
s17 (1)(a-f) as below:
a)     The likely consequences of any decision in the long term;
b)     The interests of the Group’s employees;
c)     The need to foster the Group’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others;
d)     The impact of the Group’s operations on the community and the environment;
e)     The desirability of the Group maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and
f)      The need to act fairly between members of the Group.
The directors make decisions by taking their legal duty into account and also the priorities and requirements of the stakeholders.
a) The likely consequences of any decision in the long term
The directors have regard to the likely consequences of their decisions on the long term objectives and sustainability of the Group, its stakeholders and the community whilst also preserving its values and culture. With this in mind, when a dividend is proposed it is important to confirm the availability of distributable reserves whilst also considering cash requirements for future investment and without prejudicing the position of other creditors. We are a business built on our standards and reputation and would not take a decision which would have a detrimental impact on this whether in the short term or the long term. We are dedicated to ensuring we maintain our culture whilst achieving our purpose.
b) The interests of the Group’s employees
Our employees are key so it is very important that they have the right attitude and the drive to create ideas and set high standards. All employees are encouraged to be honest and regular discussions are held with employees. The directors make an effort to talk to the employees which gives them the opportunity to hear their ideas and see firsthand where any improvements can be made.
c) The need to foster the Group’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others.
We carry out our business with similar-minded people and build on this to forge strong and lasting partnerships which is important for our long-term success.
d) The impact of the Group’s operations on the community and the environment.
We are proud to be part of the local and wider communities. It is our aim to create opportunities to recruit and develop local people and to understand the local issues that are important to the community and what we can do to support it.
e) The desirability of the Group maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct.
All employees have easy access to our Operating Procedures and Codes of Conduct and understand the requirement for them to comply with the Group’s high standards of business conduct at all times. Any issues of non-compliance with any of our policies can be dealt with in confidence.
f) The need to act fairly between members of the Group.
The Group aims to act with integrity and courtesy in all of its business relationships and will consider all members and stakeholders when making decisions for the overall good of the Group.
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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Matters covered in the Group Strategic Report

Certain information is not shown in the Director’s Report because it is shown in the Strategic Report instead under s414C(11). The Strategic Report includes a business review, principal risks and uncertainties and both financial and non-financial key performance indicators.

Disclosure of information to auditor

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

the directors have taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as directors in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditor is aware of that information.

Auditor

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

This report was approved by the board on 4 July 2024 and signed on its behalf.
 





S Arshad
Director

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of UFP (UK) Limited (the Parent ‘Company’) and its subsidiary ('the Group') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Consolidated  Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated and Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated and Company Statements of Changes in Equity, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. 
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and Parent Company’s affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of the Group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the "Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements" section of our report. We are independent of the Group and Parent 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 Group and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
 
the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and Parent 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 by the Parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the Parent Company's financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

Responsibilities of Directors

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 4, 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 Group and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors intend either to liquidate the Group or Parent Company 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.
 
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. 

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

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

We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements, such as tax legislation, pension legislation, the Companies Act 2006. 
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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

In addition, we evaluated the directors' and management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements, including the risk of override of controls, and determined that the principal risks were related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance, management bias through judgments and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to stock provisions, debtor provisions, revenue recognition (which we pinpointed to the cut-off assertion), and significant one-off or unusual transactions.

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

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit, there remained a risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal controls.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of the audit report

This report is made solely to the Group and 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 Group and 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 Group and the Company's members as a body for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.




Christopher  Hudson (Senior Statutory Auditor)

  
for and on behalf of

Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 
5th Floor
3 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP

4 July 2024
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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
 £
£

  

Turnover
 3 
134,750,592
121,075,815

Cost of sales
  
(127,134,820)
(113,854,954)

Gross profit
  
7,615,772
7,220,861

Distribution costs
  
(2,746,126)
(2,855,108)

Administrative expenses
  
(2,594,992)
(2,418,705)

Operating profit
 4 
2,274,654
1,947,048

Interest receivable and similar income
 8 
189,749
58,991

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(898,774)
(289,792)

Profit before tax
  
1,565,629
1,716,247

Tax on profit
 10 
(373,970)
(331,576)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,191,659
1,384,671

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

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

The notes on pages 19 to 42 form part of these financial statements.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02886891

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
838,447
925,441

Tangible assets
 13 
2,994,264
3,004,791

  
3,832,711
3,930,232

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
15,675,869
17,964,472

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
5,866,581
3,851,054

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
8,479,887
10,417,675

  
30,022,337
32,233,201

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(10,066,438)
(12,866,740)

Net current assets
  
 
 
19,955,899
 
 
19,366,461

Total assets less current liabilities
  
23,788,610
23,296,693

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
-
(12,965)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 21 
(101,100)
(95,700)

Net assets
  
23,687,510
23,188,028


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
527,778
527,778

Profit and loss account
 23 
23,159,732
22,660,250

  
23,687,510
23,188,028


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 4 July 2024.




S Arshad
Director

The notes on pages 19 to 42 form part of these financial statements.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02886891

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
96,889
97,075

Tangible assets
 13 
2,989,406
2,999,197

Investments
 14 
442,002
442,002

  
3,528,297
3,538,274

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
15,671,113
17,916,947

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
5,329,647
3,495,306

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
8,472,099
10,415,652

  
29,472,859
31,827,905

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(9,263,306)
(12,069,626)

Net current assets
  
 
 
20,209,553
 
 
19,758,279

Total assets less current liabilities
  
23,737,850
23,296,553

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
-
(12,965)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 21 
(101,100)
(95,700)

Net assets
  
23,636,750
23,187,888


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
527,778
527,778

Profit and loss account
 23 
23,108,972
22,660,110

  
23,636,750
23,187,888


The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and
has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements. The profit after tax
of the Parent Company for the year was £1,141,039 (2022: £1,384,531).
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 4 July 2024.


S Arshad
Director

The notes on pages 19 to 42 form part of these financial statements.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2022
527,778
22,310,151
22,837,929


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,384,671
1,384,671
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,384,671
1,384,671


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(1,034,572)
(1,034,572)


Total transactions with owners
-
(1,034,572)
(1,034,572)



At 1 January 2023
527,778
22,660,250
23,188,028


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,191,659
1,191,659
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,191,659
1,191,659


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(692,177)
(692,177)


Total transactions with owners
-
(692,177)
(692,177)


At 31 December 2023
527,778
23,159,732
23,687,510


The notes on pages 19 to 42 form part of these financial statements.



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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2022
527,778
22,310,151
22,837,929


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,384,531
1,384,531
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,384,531
1,384,531


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(1,034,572)
(1,034,572)


Total transactions with owners
-
(1,034,572)
(1,034,572)



At 1 January 2023
527,778
22,660,110
23,187,888


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,141,039
1,141,039
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,141,039
1,141,039


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(692,177)
(692,177)


Total transactions with owners
-
(692,177)
(692,177)


At 31 December 2023
527,778
23,108,972
23,636,750


The notes on pages 19 to 42 form part of these financial statements.

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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,191,659
1,384,671

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
126,008
76,377

Depreciation of tangible assets
104,454
93,680

Interest payable
898,774
289,792

Interest receivable
(189,749)
(58,991)

Taxation charge
373,970
331,576

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
2,288,603
(5,601,393)

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(2,044,513)
4,561,771

(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(2,912,014)
2,914,606

Net fair value gains recognised in P&L
28,986
(50,284)

Corporation tax (paid)
(243,892)
(249,317)

Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities

(377,714)
3,692,488


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(39,014)
(52,343)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(93,927)
(144,057)

Purchase of fixed asset investments
-
(273,541)

Interest received
189,749
58,991

Net cash from/(used in) investing activities

56,808
(410,950)
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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


2023
2022

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
-
(580,000)

Repayment of/new finance leases
(25,931)
38,896

Dividends paid
(692,177)
(1,034,572)

Interest paid
(898,774)
(289,792)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,616,882)
(1,865,468)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(1,937,788)
1,416,070

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
10,417,675
9,001,605

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
8,479,887
10,417,675


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
8,479,887
10,417,675


The notes on pages 19 to 42 form part of these financial statements.

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

1.Accounting policies

  
1.1
General information

UFP (UK) Limited (“the Company”) is a limited company, limited by shares, registered number 02886891 and incorporated in the United Kingdom. 
The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Enterprise House, Roydsdale Way, Euroway Trading Estate, Bradford, BD4 6SE.
The Company is 90% owned by UFP International SA, a Company incorporated in France. UFP International SA prepares financial statements which consolidate the results of the Company and its subsidiaries. Copies of the Group’s financial statements may be obtained from UFP International SA, at their registered office and principal place of business which is 1-3 Rue de la Cokerie, ZAC du Cornillon, BP72, 93212 St Denis La Plaine Cedex, France.

 
1.2

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 2).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.


The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
1.3

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

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

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of UFP International SA as at 31 December 2023 and these financial statements may be obtained from 1-3 Rue de la Cokerie, ZAC du Cornillon, BP72, 93212 St Denis La Plaine Cedex, France.

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.4

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of Financial Position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

 
1.5

Going concern

The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Strategic Report.
The Group's forecasts and projections show that the Group will be able to operate well within the current working capital facility.
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis for accounting in preparing the annual financial statements. 

 
1.6

Revenue

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

Sale of goods

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

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.7

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 Amortisation is provided on the following bases:

Computer software
-
25%
straight line
Goodwill
-
10%
straight line

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.8

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the methods below.


Freehold property
-
2%
straight line
Plant & machinery
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures & fittings
-
25%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
25%
reducing balance

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
1.9

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
1.10

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
1.11

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. 
At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
1.12

Debtors

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

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.13

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
1.14

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
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 to their fair value at each period end. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or income as appropriate. The company does not currently apply hedge accounting for interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives.

 
1.15

Creditors

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

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.16

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Group's functional and presentational currency is GBP, rounded to the nearest £1.

Transactions and balances

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

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

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

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

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 
1.17

Finance costs

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

 
1.18

Dividends

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

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.19

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

 
1.20

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
1.21

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Group a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Group becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of Financial Position.

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

1.Accounting policies (continued)

 
1.22

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

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

2.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In applying the Group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The directors’ judgments, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made, and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgments, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
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, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgments in applying the accounting policies
The critical judgments that the directors have made in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are discussed below:
(i)  Assessing indicators of impairment 
In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment associated with tangible and intangible assets and investments in subsidiary undertakings, the directors have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market values, changes in technological, economic and legal environments, evidence of obsolescence or physical damage of assets and declines in economic performance.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:
(i) Bad debt provisions
Provision is made, net of VAT, for any overdue invoices where the directors consider there to be a significant risk of loss. The directors make this judgment based on historic experience of customers, current communication with customers and financial information in the public domain.
(ii) Slow moving and obsolete stock provisions
Provision is made for stock which is slow moving or not usable. The directors make this judgment based on the review of stock ageing, knowledge of the products and historic experience.

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

3.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the group.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2023
2022
£
£

United Kingdom
132,209,625
119,901,683

Rest of Europe
2,539,217
1,163,038

Rest of the world
1,750
11,094

134,750,592
121,075,815



4.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
104,454
93,681

Amortisation of intangible assets
126,008
76,377

Exchange differences
(333,831)
(108,437)

Other operating lease rentals
126,241
97,543

Cost of defined contribution pension scheme
129,463
81,631


5.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Group's auditor:


2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Group's auditor  for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
42,750
40,280

Fees payable to the Group's auditor in respect of:

All other services
16,850
19,850

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

6.


Employees

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


Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£


Wages and salaries
3,339,284
2,804,756

Social security costs
342,225
301,620

Cost of defined contribution scheme
129,463
81,631

3,810,972
3,188,007


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


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Distribution
47
39



Management and administration
14
13



Sales
34
31

95
83


7.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
275,938
273,289

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
7,746
7,944

283,684
281,233


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2022 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received emoluments of £275,938 (2022 - £273,289).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £7,746 (2022 - £7,944).

Key management personnel of the company are considered to be the directors. Total compensation paid to key management personnel is shown above.

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

8.


Interest receivable

2023
2022
£
£


Interest receivable from group companies
127,721
48,819

Other interest receivable
62,028
10,172

189,749
58,991


9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Bank interest payable
-
1,083

Other interest payable
898,774
286,480

Loans from group undertakings
-
2,229

898,774
289,792


10.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
371,400
315,100

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(2,830)
(9,524)

Total current tax
368,570
305,576

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
5,400
26,000

Total deferred tax
5,400
26,000


Tax on profit
373,970
331,576
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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2022 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.5% (2022 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2023
2022
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,565,629
1,716,247


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.5% (2022 - 19%)
367,923
326,087

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
12,189
4,461

Fixed asset differences
2,834
15,506

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(2,830)
(9,524)

Other timing differences leading to an increase/(decrease) in taxation
(6,146)
(4,954)

Total tax charge for the year
373,970
331,576


Factors that may affect future tax charges

From 1 April 2023, the rate of corporation tax in the United Kingdom increased from 19% to 25%. Companies with profits of £50,000 or less will continue to be taxed at 19%, which is a new small profits rate. Where taxable profits are between £50,000 and £250,000, the higher 25% rate will apply but with a marginal relief applying as profits increase. 


11.


Dividends

2023
2022
£
£


Dividends paid
692,177
1,034,572

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

12.


Intangible assets

Group





Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
692,795
868,084
1,560,879


Additions
39,014
-
39,014



At 31 December 2023

731,809
868,084
1,599,893



Amortisation


At 1 January 2023
595,720
39,718
635,438


Charge for the year
39,200
86,808
126,008



At 31 December 2023

634,920
126,526
761,446



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
96,889
741,558
838,447



At 31 December 2022
97,075
828,366
925,441



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UFP (UK) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
 
           12.Intangible assets (continued)

Company




Computer software

£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
692,795


Additions
39,014



At 31 December 2023

731,809



Amortisation


At 1 January 2023
595,720


Charge for the year
39,200



At 31 December 2023

634,920



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
96,889



At 31 December 2022
97,075

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

13.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Plant & machinery
Fixtures & fittings
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost 


At 1 January 2023
3,221,916
924,220
1,123,609
5,269,745


Additions
-
81,954
11,973
93,927



At 31 December 2023

3,221,916
1,006,174
1,135,582
5,363,672



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
557,945
788,909
918,100
2,264,954


Charge for the year
27,120
39,567
37,767
104,454



At 31 December 2023

585,065
828,476
955,867
2,369,408



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
2,636,851
177,698
179,715
2,994,264



At 31 December 2022
2,663,971
135,311
205,509
3,004,791




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2023
2022
£
£

Freehold
2,636,851
2,663,971


The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2023
2022
£
£



Fixtures and fittings
55,361
55,361

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

           13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Freehold property
Plant & machinery
Fixtures & fittings
Total

£
£
£
£

Cost


At 1 January 2023
3,221,916
924,220
1,115,814
5,261,950


Additions
-
81,954
7,627
89,581



At 31 December 2023

3,221,916
1,006,174
1,123,441
5,351,531



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
557,945
788,909
915,899
2,262,753


Charge for the year
27,120
39,567
32,685
99,372



At 31 December 2023

585,065
828,476
948,584
2,362,125



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
2,636,851
177,698
174,857
2,989,406



At 31 December 2022
2,663,971
135,311
199,915
2,999,197





The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2023
2022
£
£

Freehold
2,636,851
2,663,971


The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2023
2022
£
£



Fixtures and fittings
55,361
55,361

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

14.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost 


At 1 January 2023
442,002



At 31 December 2023
442,002





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Ergo Computing UK Limited
Averill House Wheacroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, England, NG12 4DG
Ordinary
100%
E-Tech Supplies Limited
Enterprise House, Roydsdale Way, Euroway Trading Estate, Bradford, BD4 6SE
Ordinary
100%
OfficeXpress International Limited
Enterprise House, Roydsdale Way, Euroway Trading Estate, Bradford, BD4 6SE
Ordinary
100%

Ergo Computing UK Limited was exempt from the requirements relating to audit of the individual financial statements by virtue of section 479A of the Companies Act 2006. 
E-Tech Supplies Limited and OfficeXpress International Limited were exempt from the requirements relating to audit of the individual financial statements by virtue of section 480 of the Companies Act 2006. 


15.


Stocks

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
15,675,869
17,964,472
15,671,113
17,916,947


A loss of £9,814 (2022: gain of £269,684) was recognised in cost of sales against stock during the year due to slow-moving and obsolete stock.

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

16.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
3,858,954
2,660,945
2,066,453
1,737,932

Amounts owed by group undertakings
17,264
175,520
1,354,401
787,247

Other debtors
6,089
-
6,089
-

Prepayments and accrued income
1,973,790
975,119
1,892,220
930,657

Financial instruments
10,484
39,470
10,484
39,470

5,866,581
3,851,054
5,329,647
3,495,306


Amounts owed from group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.


17.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
8,479,887
10,417,675
8,472,099
10,415,652


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

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Trade creditors
3,629,640
7,051,902
3,263,677
6,533,608

Amounts owed to group undertakings
2,021,375
1,927,649
2,036,475
1,927,651

Corporation tax
150,877
26,199
150,877
26,199

Other taxation and social security
2,457,691
2,083,832
2,239,279
1,994,394

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
12,965
25,931
12,965
25,931

Other creditors
62,544
57,223
56,492
51,493

Accruals and deferred income
1,731,346
1,694,004
1,503,541
1,510,350

10,066,438
12,866,740
9,263,306
12,069,626


The Group's debt factoring partner holds the following security:
A fixed charge dated 30 November 2018 incorporating a negative pledge securing certain cash deposits. 
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured over the assets to which they relate.
Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.


19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
-
12,965
-
12,965


Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured over the assets to which they relate.


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

20.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Within one year
12,965
25,931

Between 1-5 years
-
12,965

12,965
38,896


21.


Deferred taxation


Group



2023
2022


£

£






At beginning of year
(95,700)
(69,700)


Charged to profit or loss
(5,400)
(26,000)



At end of year
(101,100)
(95,700)

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(101,100)
(95,700)
(101,100)
(95,700)

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

22.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



527,778 (2022 - 527,778) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
527,778
527,778

Ordinary shares carry one vote each and have full capital rights.



23.


Reserves

Profit & loss account

The profit & loss account reserve represents cumulative profits and losses, less dividends paid.


24.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £129,463 (2022: £81,631). Contributions totalling £23,615 (2022: £11,133) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included within other creditors.


25.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2023 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Land and buildings

Not later than 1 year
29,250
58,500
-
-

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
-
29,250
-
-

Later than 5 years
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

Other operating leases
-
-
-
-

Not later than 1 year
59,381
59,763
59,381
59,763

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
126,928
196,593
126,928
196,593

Later than 5 year
3,268
3,268
3,268
3,268

218,827
347,374
189,577
259,624

Lease payments recognised as an expense during the year were £126,241 (2022: £97,543).

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

26.Other financial commitments

As at the year end the Group had committed to foreign exchange contracts amounting to £888,029 (2022: £3,962,275) to purchase Euros. The cumulative gain/loss in respect of these contracts are shown within debtors.


27.


Related party transactions

During the year the Group entered into transactions under normal commercial terms with Easy Supplies Limited, a company owned by the brother of S Arshad. The transactions comprised sales totalling £432 (2022: £3,104). 
During the year the Group entered into transactions under normal commercial terms with HSA Consultants Limited, a company owned by the brother of S Arshad. The transactions comprised services rendered totalling £39,184 (2022: £37,470).
During the year costs of £180,046 (2022: £158,620) were recharged by CSKZ Investissements an entity within the UFP International SA group. 
During the year the Group made sales of £2,879,260 (2022: £2,701,006) and purchases of £598,433 (2022: £152,269) with OfficeXpress Europe Limited, an entity within the UFP International SA group. 
During the year the Group made sales of £127,721 (2022: £Nil) and purchases of £947,476 (2022: £447,692) from UFP Deutschland GmbH an entity within the UFP International SA group.
During the year the Group made sales of £Nil (2022: £46,584) and purchases of £47,409 (2022: £1,126,299) from UFP International SA.
During the year the Group made purchases totalling £2,679,841 (2022: £3,445,014) with Item International GmbH. 
During the year the Group made purchases of £Nil (2022: £197,672) from Despec Supplies GmbH an entity within the UFP International SA group.
Balances due from/(owed to) related parties at the year end are shown below;


2023
2022
£
£

OfficeXpress Europe Limited
(1,993,690)
(1,869,433)
UFP International SA
(1,956)
175,520
UFP Deutschland GmbH
17,264
(7,900)
Item International GmbH
(69)
(27,420)
Easy Supplies Limited
-
-
Despec Supplies GmbH
-
(2,218)
CSKZ Investments
(25,659)
-

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

28.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party of the company is Mr C S Zarka.
The parent and ultimate parent undertaking of the company is UFP International SA, incorporated in France. 

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