NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
Company Registration No. 02086225 (England and Wales)
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Barry Smith
Andrew Smith
Rachel Laycock
Company number
02086225
Registered office
Upper Castle Street
Bradford
BD5 7RN
Auditor
Azets Audit Services
Carlton House
Grammar School Street
Bradford
BD1 4NS
Business address
Upper Castle Street
Bradford
BD5 7RN
Bankers
NatWest Bank plc
7 Hustlergate
Bradford
BD1 1PP
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 23
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Review of the business
The directors aim to present a balanced and comprehensive review of the development and performance of our business during the year and the position at the year end. Our review is consistent with the size and non-complex nature of our business and is written in the context of the risks and uncertainties we face.
The directors are pleased with the performance of the company throughout the year and consider it to be well placed to take advantage of opportunities and potential new markets going forward.
Since the start of the year the company continues to see an increase in supply chain costs in-line with many other sectors in the economy. The management team is taking appropriate steps to mitigate the impact on the business.
Labour challenges remain. Retention of staff is considered an ongoing high priority. Recruitment costs are significantly higher, and the management look to mitigate the impact in future years with further investment into this area. Through continued design and development, the business is looking to further enhance its service/product offering to new and current customers.
The company has been successful in implementing internally developed new products as well as acquiring rights to new equipment to enhance into its product range whilst continuing to refine its manufacturing processes. The acquisition will benefit the business in future years and aid development of inhouse products. The business has reduced its undertaking in selling distributed products in the final quarter. The disinvestment has incurred cost but will improve overall financial performance in future years. Profit margins have increased as a result of efficiencies achieved on processes and favourable reductions in some raw material costs through enhanced supplier agreements. The company has continued to invest in new plant and machinery during the year.
The company's financial assets and liabilities consist of trade debtors and creditors, cash balances, bank loans and finance leases. The directors manage the company's exposure to financial risk by researching the credit worthiness of customers and by seeking advice from the company's providers of finance and it's other external financial advisers.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The directors are confident that they have put sufficient measures in place to address the risk associated with foreign currency fluctuations when capital and working capital acquisitions are made from abroad.
However, as we move into 2024 / 25 many of the economic and socio-political issues that affected the past year are still of concern. That being said our activity level remains high but the challenges of Brexit remain. The directors are mindful that the economic outlook might change unexpectedly.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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Key performance indicators
The directors consider the main financial performance indicators are those that communicate the financial performance and strength of the compay, these being turnover, operating profit margin and return of capital employed.
Turnover achieved in the year was £16.3 million (2023 - £12.7 million) and overall operating profit was £3.1 million (19.3%) (2023 - £2.3 million (18.4%)). Profit before tax was £3.1 million (2023 - £2.3 million).
Return on capital employed has increased to 59.4% from 59.0%, calculated as operating profit divided by capital employed.
The directors are satisfied with these ratios and the company's performance during the year on ordinary activities.
Rachel Laycock
Director
25 October 2024
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of suppliers of pumps and manufacture of pumping systems.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £1,079,250. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Barry Smith
Andrew Smith
Rachel Laycock
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
Rachel Laycock
Director
25 October 2024
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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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.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Northern Pump Suppliers Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 January 2024 which comprise the profit and loss account, 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 January 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS 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.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS 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.
Colin Whitehead
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services
25 October 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Carlton House
Grammar School Street
Bradford
BD1 4NS
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
2
16,303,933
12,685,094
Cost of sales
(12,476,475)
(9,620,088)
Gross profit
3,827,458
3,065,006
Administrative expenses
(689,903)
(733,594)
Other operating income
4,167
6,056
Operating profit
4
3,141,722
2,337,468
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(2,894)
(5,897)
Profit before taxation
3,138,828
2,331,571
Tax on profit
8
(761,975)
(438,804)
Profit for the financial year
2,376,853
1,892,767
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year
2,376,853
1,892,767
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,376,853
1,892,767
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 JANUARY 2024
31 January 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
393,227
264,816
Current assets
Stocks
11
384,988
313,660
Debtors
12
6,568,913
4,219,928
Cash at bank and in hand
3,265,380
2,056,746
10,219,281
6,590,334
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(5,324,950)
(2,891,021)
Net current assets
4,894,331
3,699,313
Total assets less current liabilities
5,287,558
3,964,129
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(10,686)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
16
73,353
36,841
(73,353)
(36,841)
Net assets
5,214,205
3,916,602
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
7
7
Profit and loss reserves
5,214,198
3,916,595
Total equity
5,214,205
3,916,602
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 25 October 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Rachel Laycock
Director
Company Registration No. 02086225
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2022
7
3,173,828
3,173,835
Year ended 31 January 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,892,767
1,892,767
Dividends
9
-
(1,150,000)
(1,150,000)
Balance at 31 January 2023
7
3,916,595
3,916,602
Year ended 31 January 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
2,376,853
2,376,853
Dividends
9
-
(1,079,250)
(1,079,250)
Balance at 31 January 2024
7
5,214,198
5,214,205
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Northern Pump Suppliers Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Upper Castle Street, Bradford, BD5 7RN.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of NPS Engineering Group Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, Upper Castle Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, BD5 7RN.
1.2
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.4
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.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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 land and buildings
10% straight line
Plant and machinery
25% and 33% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
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.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
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.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Construction contracts
Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting end date. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract turnover, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. When costs incurred in securing a contract are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred, they are not included in contract costs if the contract is obtained in a subsequent period.
The “percentage of completion method” is used to determine the appropriate amount to recognise in a given period. The stage of completion is measured by the proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to date compared to the estimated total contract costs. Costs incurred in the year in connection with future activity on a contract are excluded from contract costs in determining the stage of completion. These costs are presented as stocks, prepayments or other assets depending on their nature, and provided it is probable they will be recovered.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10
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.
1.11
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.
1.12
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.
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.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
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.
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.
1.15
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
1.16
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
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Supply and manufacture of pumps
16,303,933
12,685,094
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
16,303,933
12,685,094
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Grants received
4,167
6,056
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 18 -
3
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.
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Government grants
(4,167)
(6,056)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
19,000
12,750
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
40,050
108,921
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(33,519)
(17,280)
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
50
45
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
1,789,505
1,575,898
Social security costs
194,484
177,675
Pension costs
79,058
58,542
2,063,047
1,812,115
6
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
18,192
21,544
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
20,000
16,000
38,192
37,544
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 19 -
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
2,894
5,897
8
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
725,463
463,371
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
36,512
(24,567)
Total tax charge
761,975
438,804
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
3,138,828
2,331,571
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 19.00%)
784,707
442,998
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
6,110
570
Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit
(1,042)
Tax effect of utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
(18)
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
(29,280)
Group relief
(31)
Depreciation
10,013
20,695
Capital Allowances
(44,996)
(892)
Deferred tax
36,512
(24,567)
Taxation charge for the year
761,975
438,804
9
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Interim paid
1,079,250
1,150,000
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 20 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2023
168,524
411,659
370,690
950,873
Additions
999
168,943
169,942
Disposals
(115,101)
(115,101)
At 31 January 2024
168,524
412,658
424,532
1,005,714
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2023
110,696
289,808
285,553
686,057
Depreciation charged in the year
12,460
13,893
13,697
40,050
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(113,620)
(113,620)
At 31 January 2024
123,156
303,701
185,630
612,487
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2024
45,368
108,957
238,902
393,227
At 31 January 2023
57,828
121,851
85,137
264,816
The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts.
2024
2023
£
£
11
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Work in progress
284,063
154,997
Finished goods and goods for resale
100,925
158,663
384,988
313,660
12
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
5,083,191
4,152,905
Other debtors
1,389,733
11,712
Prepayments and accrued income
95,989
55,311
6,568,913
4,219,928
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 21 -
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
15
10,238
36,592
Payments received on account
559,987
37,723
Trade creditors
2,124,319
1,358,738
Amounts owed to group undertakings
967,149
445,555
Corporation tax
725,463
463,371
Other taxation and social security
68,205
81,283
Government grants
17
2,778
6,944
Other creditors
688
688
Accruals and deferred income
866,123
460,127
5,324,950
2,891,021
14
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
15
10,686
Included in other creditors is an amount of £10,238 (2023 : £47,278) relating to amounts due under finance leases. The amounts due are secured against the assets to which they relate.
15
Finance lease obligations
2024
2023
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
10,238
36,592
In two to five years
10,686
10,238
47,278
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 3 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 22 -
16
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
73,353
36,841
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 February 2023
36,841
Charge to profit or loss
36,512
Liability at 31 January 2024
73,353
The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within [12 months] and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.
17
Government grants
2024
2023
£
£
Arising from government grants
2,778
6,944
18
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
79,058
58,542
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.
19
Share capital
2024
2023
£
£
Issued and fully paid
5,000 Ordinary shares of 0.1p each
5
2
2,000 Ordinary A,B,C,D shares of 0.1p each
2
5
7
7
NORTHERN PUMP SUPPLIERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 23 -
20
Operating lease commitments
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:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
129,784
135,000
Between two and five years
540,000
540,000
In over five years
675,000
1,344,784
675,000
11
Ultimate controlling party
The directors regard NPS Engineering Group Limited, registered in England and Wales to be the company's ultimate parent company and controlling party.
The largest group of undertakings preparing consolidated accounts which include the company is NPS Engineering Group Limited. The accounts are available from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff.
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