Company registration number 04380201 (England and Wales)
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
328,263
428,368
Current assets
Stocks
38,003
33,830
Debtors
4
378,752
188,888
Cash at bank and in hand
7,076
247,917
423,831
470,635
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(750,765)
(5,570,703)
Net current liabilities
(326,934)
(5,100,068)
Total assets less current liabilities
1,329
(4,671,700)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(51,133)
(81,198)
Provisions for liabilities
7
(179,569)
(214,088)
Net liabilities
(229,373)
(4,966,986)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
521,496
521,496
Profit and loss reserves
(750,869)
(5,488,482)
Total equity
(229,373)
(4,966,986)

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 25 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
G Leathers
Director
Company registration number 04380201 (England and Wales)
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Cat Tech (Europe) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 1 South Park Road, South Park Industrial Estate, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 2BY.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

 

However the directors are aware of certain material uncertainties which may cast doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The company has net current liabilities of £326,934 and net liabilities of £229,373 at the year end indicate that a material uncertainty exists relating to the availability of of working capital that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The company’s bank overdraft facility will be reviewed in March 2025 and the directors are confident the facilities will be renewed on the same terms.

 

Trade post year end has been positive and has exceeded budgets for the 2024 financial year to date and the forecasts indicate that the company will continue to generate profits.

 

The directors have considered the financial and cashflow forecasts for the 12 months from the date of these statements. The opportunities pipeline has been reduced to a weighted pipeline and, along with the forward order book, has been reviewed in detail, on a project-by-project basis, using a probabilistic approach to assess income from future opportunities. Historical knowledge of the customer base and current market intelligence on potential impacts on the pipeline and factors that may affect revenue realisation have been considered in developing the forecasts. Sensitivities have been applied to give confidence to the outlook, and the forecast show that the company will have access to sufficient funding for the next 12 months to continue as a going concern.

 

1.3
Turnover

Where the outcome of a contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the balance sheet date. This is normally measured by the proportion that contract costs incurred for work performed to date bear to the estimated total contract costs, except where this would not be representative of the stage of completion. Where contract losses are anticipated these are recognised in full at the time of identification in so far that they 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.

CAT TECH (EUROPE) 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:

Plant and equipment
7%-20% straight line
Land and buildings including fixtures and fittings
10%-33% straight line
Motor vehicles
8%-17% 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 end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials.

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.

CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

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

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 trade and other payables, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

 

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

 

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts 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 payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

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.

CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.12
Employee benefits

The 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.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
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.

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.

1.15
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
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
19
38
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Land and buildings including fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
1,563,932
502,299
23,919
2,090,150
Additions
17,635
14,586
3,083
35,304
At 31 December 2023
1,581,567
516,885
27,002
2,125,454
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
1,323,535
324,270
13,977
1,661,782
Depreciation charged in the year
88,789
42,489
4,131
135,409
At 31 December 2023
1,412,324
366,759
18,108
1,797,191
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
169,243
150,126
8,894
328,263
At 31 December 2022
240,397
178,029
9,942
428,368

The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets in respect of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts is £67,379 (2022: £106,912).

4
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
272,850
29,811
Other debtors
105,902
159,077
378,752
188,888
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
185,304
10,648
Trade creditors
18,342
98,419
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
0
5,121,934
Corporation tax
147,118
34,530
Other taxation and social security
197,247
93,361
Other creditors
202,754
211,811
750,765
5,570,703
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(Continued)
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Included within other creditors is an amount of £28,037 (2022: £35,372) that is secured on the assets of the company.

 

Bank loans and overdrafts of £10,077 (2022: £10,648) are secured on the assets of the company.

6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
17,367
26,626
Other creditors
33,766
54,572
51,133
81,198

Included within other creditors is an amount of £33,766 (2022: £54,572) that is secured on the assets of the company.

 

Bank loans due over one year of £17,367 (2022: £26,626) are secured on the assets of the company.

7
Provisions for liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Dilapidations provision
151,069
148,988
Deferred tax liabilities
28,500
65,100
179,569
214,088
8
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
521,496
521,496
521,496
521,496
9
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:

The auditor's report was unqualified.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Daniel Varley
Statutory Auditor:
BHP LLP
Date of audit report:
25 September 2024
CAT TECH (EUROPE) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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10
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
1,552,054
1,344,660
11
Related party transactions

At the year end, the company was a wholly owned subsidiary of Cat Tech International Limited and has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by paragraph 33.1A of FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with Cat Tech International Limited or other wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

 

During the year rent of £64,900 has been paid to Catalyst Technicians Ltd, a company controlled by Mr K Thew (2022: £63,400).

12
Parent company

The company is a subsidiary of Cat Tech International Limited which is the ultimate parent company, incorporated in England and Wales.

 

The largest and smallest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is headed by Cat Tech International Limited, incorporated in England and Wales. The consolidated accounts of this company are available to the public and may be obtained from Companies House, Cardiff. No other group accounts include the results of the company.



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