Company registration number 00791122 (England and Wales)
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr J G R Cook
Mr R G R Cook
Secretary
Miss M Bratch
Company number
00791122
Registered office
Highfields Rd
Bilston
West Midlands
United Kingdom
WV14 0LQ
Auditor
BK Plus Audit Limited
29 Waterloo Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4DJ
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2
Directors' responsibilities statement
3
Independent auditor's report
4 - 6
Profit and loss account
7
Statement of comprehensive income
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of changes in equity
10
Statement of cash flows
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 22
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 29 February 2024.
Review of the business
The directors report that the company has maintained its position within the marketplace.
The key performance indicators used to monitor performance are turnover, gross profit margin and operating profit. Despite increased volumes during the period, turnover reduced 4% in comparison to the previous year as steel prices continued to fall. The fall in market prices also contributed to a fall in gross profit margin from 14.2% to 9.3%.
The company continues to make progress in achieving increased efficiencies and is well placed to compete in a market that remains very competitive.
The directors consider the company's position at the year end to be satisfactory.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The key risks and uncertainties for the company are the potential continuation of weak European demand for engineering steel and the pressures arising from oversupply in a commodity market.
Development and performance
The company is continuing to try and extend its range of products and related services to help achieve an increase in its customer base.
Miss M Bratch
Secretary
12 November 2024
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 29 February 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the manufacture and stockholding of bright bar and steel stockholding.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 7.
No ordinary dividends were paid. 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:
Mr J G R Cook
Mr R G R Cook
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that BK Plus Audit Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.
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.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
By order of the board
Miss M Bratch
Secretary
12 November 2024
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of C & S Steels (Wolverhampton) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 29 February 2024 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows 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 29 February 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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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.
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. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
From the preliminary of the audit, we ensure our understanding of the entity is up to date. This includes, but is not limited to, current knowledge of their activities, the business and control environments, and their compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This information supports our risk identification and the subsequent design of audit procedures to mitigate those risks; ensuring the that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to support our opinion.
In response to the risks identified, specific to this entity, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance, if available;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale for significant transactions outside the normal course of the business.
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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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.
Christopher Hession C.A.
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of BK Plus Audit Limited
12 November 2024
29 Waterloo Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4DJ
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
11,760,509
12,258,421
Cost of sales
(10,665,235)
(10,510,551)
Gross profit
1,095,274
1,747,870
Administrative expenses
(1,047,849)
(1,449,925)
Other operating income
2
189
Operating profit
4
47,427
298,134
Interest receivable and similar income
6
57
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(360)
(107)
Profit before taxation
47,124
298,027
Tax on profit
9
(27,598)
(100,916)
Profit for the financial year
19,526
197,111
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year
19,526
197,111
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
19,526
197,111
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
29 FEBRUARY 2024
29 February 2024
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29 February 2024
28 February 2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
1,014,599
886,909
Current assets
Stocks
11
2,865,927
2,216,437
Debtors
12
2,493,796
2,924,259
Cash at bank and in hand
163,465
840,206
5,523,188
5,980,902
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(2,132,077)
(2,521,330)
Net current assets
3,391,111
3,459,572
Total assets less current liabilities
4,405,710
4,346,481
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
15
239,875
200,172
(239,875)
(200,172)
Net assets
4,165,835
4,146,309
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
1,500
1,500
Share premium account
18
3,750
3,750
Capital redemption reserve
19
500
500
Profit and loss reserves
20
4,160,085
4,140,559
Total equity
4,165,835
4,146,309
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 12 November 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr R G R Cook
Director
Company registration number 00791122 (England and Wales)
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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Share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 March 2022
1,500
3,750
500
3,943,448
3,949,198
Year ended 28 February 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
197,111
197,111
Balance at 28 February 2023
1,500
3,750
500
4,140,559
4,146,309
Year ended 29 February 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
19,526
19,526
Balance at 29 February 2024
1,500
3,750
500
4,160,085
4,165,835
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
22
(568,853)
318,490
Interest paid
(360)
(107)
Income taxes paid
(48,371)
(61,984)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities
(617,584)
256,399
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(187,963)
(65,800)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
500
Interest received
57
Net cash used in investing activities
(187,406)
(65,800)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(804,990)
190,599
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
840,206
649,607
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
35,216
840,206
Relating to:
Cash at bank and in hand
163,465
840,206
Bank overdrafts included in creditors payable within one year
(128,249)
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
C & S Steels (Wolverhampton) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Highfields Rd, Bilston, West Midlands, United Kingdom, WV14 0LQ.
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.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet 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.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
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.
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
Not depreciated
Plant and equipment
Between 4 and 10 years - R.B.
Fixtures and fittings
Between 4 and 20 years - R.B. and S.L.
Motor vehicles
Between 4 and 10 years - 25% R.B.
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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
1.7
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.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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.
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.
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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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
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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.14
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.
1.15
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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the preparation of the financial statements, management makes certain judgements and estimates that impact the financial statements. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have the most significant effect on the carrying value of assets and liabilities of the company as at 28th February 2023 are discussed below:-
Carrying value of stocks
Allowance for slow moving and loss making stock is based on estimates determined by market knowledge and past experience.
Taxation
Deferred tax liabilities are generally provided for in full and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is judged probable that future taxable profit will arise against which the temporary differences will be utilised.
Carrying value of trade and other receivables
Allowance for doubtful debt and provisions against other receivables, are made on a specific basis, based on estimates or irrecoverability determined by market knowledge and past experience.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
11,517,335
12,001,339
European Union
212,028
257,082
11,729,363
12,258,421
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
57
-
Commissions received
2
35
Grants received
-
154
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange gains
(7,651)
(3,018)
Government grants
-
(154)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
11,000
11,000
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
59,773
50,476
Operating lease charges
387,563
501,925
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Distribution staff
12
12
Production staff
15
15
Adminstrative staff
6
6
Total
33
33
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
809,649
965,923
Social security costs
50,679
79,596
Pension costs
16,751
14,284
877,079
1,059,803
6
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
57
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
57
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Other finance costs:
Other interest
360
107
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 18 -
8
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
90,184
290,000
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
110
-
90,294
290,000
9
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
(12,105)
48,371
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
39,703
52,545
Total tax charge
27,598
100,916
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
47,124
298,027
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19.00% (2023: 19.00%)
8,954
56,625
Tax effect of utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
12,105
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
7,810
Additional allowances on super deduction
(14)
(3,750)
Effect of change in rate of tax
(1,257)
48,041
Taxation charge for the year
27,598
100,916
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 19 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 March 2023
378,967
914,922
1,594,101
95,605
2,983,595
Additions
19,162
68,217
100,584
187,963
Disposals
(500)
(500)
At 29 February 2024
378,967
933,584
1,662,318
196,189
3,171,058
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 March 2023
378,001
355,440
1,274,720
88,525
2,096,686
Depreciation charged in the year
23,198
27,081
9,494
59,773
At 29 February 2024
378,001
378,638
1,301,801
98,019
2,156,459
Carrying amount
At 29 February 2024
966
554,946
360,517
98,170
1,014,599
At 28 February 2023
966
559,482
319,381
7,080
886,909
11
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
2,865,927
2,216,437
12
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,357,822
2,819,020
Corporation tax recoverable
12,105
Other debtors
2,113
Prepayments and accrued income
123,869
103,126
2,493,796
2,924,259
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 20 -
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank overdrafts
14
128,249
Trade creditors
1,252,045
1,127,903
Corporation tax
48,371
Other taxation and social security
226,054
321,735
Other creditors
440,530
688,137
Accruals and deferred income
85,199
335,184
2,132,077
2,521,330
14
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Advances from factors
128,249
Payable within one year
128,249
Advances from factors are secured by a fixed and floating charge covering all property.
15
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
239,875
200,172
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 March 2023
200,172
Charge to profit or loss
39,703
Liability at 29 February 2024
239,875
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.
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 21 -
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
16,751
14,284
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.
17
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
18
Share premium account
This reserve represents the amount above the nominal value received for shares sold, less transaction costs.
19
Capital redemption reserve
Capital redemption reserve represents 500 Ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1 which were redeemed by the company in prior years.
20
Profit and loss reserves
This reserve includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses and measurement of fair value as deemed cost on transition to FRS 102 of some classes of fixed assets.
21
Related party transactions
The company is controlled by Mr R G R Cook, a director of the company.
The properties from which the company trades are owned by Mr R G R Cook. No formal lease exists. The annual rentals charged in respect of these is £122,000. (2023: £305,000).
The balance owed to the directors at the year end was £442,000. (2023: £632,727).
C & S STEELS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
- 22 -
22
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
19,526
197,111
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
27,598
100,916
Finance costs
360
107
Investment income
(57)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
59,773
50,476
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(649,490)
14,867
Decrease in debtors
442,568
130,092
Decrease in creditors
(469,131)
(175,079)
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
(568,853)
318,490
23
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 March 2023
Cash flows
29 February 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
840,206
(676,741)
163,465
Bank overdrafts
(128,249)
(128,249)
840,206
(804,990)
35,216
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