Company registration number 03839280 (England and Wales)
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C Slass
J Slass
Company number
03839280
Registered office
2 Rutland Park
Sheffield
England
S10 2PD
Auditor
BHP LLP
2 Rutland Park
Sheffield
S10 2PD
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Group statement of comprehensive income
9
Group balance sheet
10
Company balance sheet
11
Group statement of changes in equity
12
Company statement of changes in equity
13
Group statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 30
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the group is the distribution of retaining rings, hose clamps and wave springs. The Group activities through its subsidiary in the Czech Republic manufacturers primarily retaining rings 200mm and larger as well as constant section rings and wave springs. We purchase approximately 80% of our inventory from our affiliated company, Rotor Clip Company, Inc. which is located in the United States and the remainder from our subsidiary in the Czech Republic.
Review of the business
It is our intention to present a balanced and comprehensive review of the development and performance of our business during the year and its position at the year end. Our review is consistent with the size and complex nature of our business and is written in the context of risks and uncertainties we face.
Despite the challenging economic climate contributed to by rising material and logistics costs, the Group saw a 8% increase in sales with a corresponding 1% increase in average gross margins. Increase in sales is driven by dynamic sales activity capturing both new customers and awards of new projects from existing customers. This coupled with the continued operational efficiencies and the expansion of production capabilities in the Czech facility as poised the group to increase it’s penetration into the European markets by offering favorable logistics and increased localized production.
Development and performance
Inventory-While demand in 2024 continues to grow, the biggest challenge the group faces is the expected volatility of the raw material market. The group anticipates increases in the costs of raw material and has focused on material cost pass-throughs with it major customers as well as forward contract with current suppliers. This challenge has provided the opportunity for our Supply Chain group to identify new sourcing opportunities globally. This has and will allow us to remain competitive, and as the raw material market settles enable us to be very adaptable in our sourcing capabilities.
Competition -The group is keenly aware of the competition in the marketplace and takes the necessary steps to ensure retention and growth of market share. Increased staffing and shared marketing initiatives within the group have been put in place to keep the brand in the industry forefront. Rotor Clip has again expanded its UK and European marketing team to systematically identify new industrial segments and customer opportunities. Rotor Clip has always and continues to focus on new product development and consistent investment in facilities and operations to achieve product quality and innovation.
Labour-Inflation and Labour shortages have continued to affect the ability to recruit qualified staff in the group’s production location in the Czech Republic. While retention of existing staff is excellent, we have had to meet market demands in increased wages and benefits.
Currency Exchange Rates-Fluctuating currency exchange rates of GBP and Euro against the USD can have an impact on margins as the majority of the product representing group sales are manufactured in the United States. A strong US Dollar can have a negative impact on margins in the United Kingdom and Europe. The company has a policy of hedging a certain percentage of Euros repatriated. Additionally, the group continues its five-year plan to localize production for the continent and the United Kingdom to the Czech production facility to mitigate currency risk.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Principal risks and uncertainties
2023 saw an increase in sales benefited from increased demand in multiple industrial segments and the offering of product for new applications in the growing automotive EV market, resulting in an increase of group sales of approximately 8% and sales generated from Sheffield operations experienced a 15% decrease in sales with a 2% reduction in the costs of goods sold. The decrease in sales is attributed to the transfer of Euro sales to the Czech facility and a lower demand from Distribution Customers. Group Sales have continued to grow through 2023 as the continuing demand for product has grown through growth in the existing customer base as well as nomination for business from new customers. Sales out of the Czech Republic increased 11% over 2022 and have had continued growth in 2024. Sheffield have added to it sales and marketing team in order to support growth in the United Kingdom but additional support for Europe. Sales and Marketing is focused on a combined effort between Sheffield and the Czech Republic working in concert to build total sales irrespective of the location of the final sale. Rotor Clip maintains its commitment to the growth of sales in the UK and believes that there remains significant opportunity in the UK marketplace. The group remains optimistic about the growth of business in the UK while and its efforts to localize European Distribution to the Czech Republic has been well received by all Rotor Clip European Customer base who are demanding local sourcing. Additionally, the group has been successful in being nominated for new business by multiple major industrial customers in 2024 which will contribute to additional sales growth beginning in 2025. This new business will additionally further diversify the group’s customer mix and reduce it’s reliance on the automotive markets to fuel future growth.
As a group Rotor Clip continues to invest in capital improvements in its Czech facility increasing its efficiency and production capacity. These improvements will lead to increased profitability and position of Rotor Clip and all its related companies to continue greater market penetration.
For 2024, we continue to spend heavily in R&D for new products, upgrading production facilities in our Czech factory to increase their production capacity, quality management, which will give us the ability to absorb increased production capacity for the foreseeable future. We continue to be engaged in an ongoing program to find operational efficiencies to lower our costs to produce. We believe that the group is in a great position to face the challenges in an ever-changing European economy and continue to provide our customers throughout the world with superior product and customer service.
Key performance indicators
Management consider the key performance indicators to be revenue, gross margin and overhead costs. Our revenues in the UK have decreased approximately 15%. This again is attributed to weakness in the distribution markets but will be mitigated by increased demand going forward and the award of new business in the industrial sectors. During 2023 our overall gross margins nominally increased due to efficiencies in costs to produce and distribution and a more favorable exchange rate to US purchased. This resulted in an increase of our gross margin from 38.5% in 2022 to 39.5% in 2023.
Future developments
Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities that lie before us. We anticipate an increase in demand for our products in the UK and Europe. Our strategy to continue investment in our Czech facility will further enhance our production capacity and efficiency, leading to increased market penetration. Although the global business environment presents challenges, we believe our commitment to product innovation, operational efficiency and customer service will continue to drive our growth and position us well for future success
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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J Slass
Director
10 January 2025
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
C Slass
J Slass
Statement of directors' responsibilities
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 group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the ;
prepare the on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and 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 group and company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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 auditor of the company 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 auditor of the company 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.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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On behalf of the board
J Slass
Director
10 January 2025
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
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We have audited the financial statements of Rotor Clip Limited (UK Company) (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group 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, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion section of our report, the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of the group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for qualified opinion
We were unable to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence to support the standard costs used in the company’s stock valuation. We have therefore been unable to conclude that the company’s stock valuation has been correctly stated in the company balance sheet.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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.
As described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, we were unable to satisfy ourselves concerning the balances relating to stock. We have concluded that where the other information refers to these balances, it may be materially misstated for the same reason.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
Except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion section of our report, 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.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
Except for the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion section of our report, in the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report and the directors’ report..
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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 parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the parent 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. Based on our understanding of the entity and the environment in which it operated we designed testing procedures in line with our responsibilities outlined above, to detect material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud. In light of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion section of our report we revised our audit risk assessment and performed additional procedures. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is set out below:
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
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We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Group and the Parent Company. These included, but were not limited to, compliance with the Companies Act 2006, UK GAAP, direct and indirect tax legislation in the UK and Czech Republic;
We engaged at the planning stage with the subsidiary company auditors to provide guidance on audit risks and audit approach. We reviewed the work of the Czech subsidiary company auditors and spoke directly with them at various stages of the audit and prior to finalisation;
In addressing the risk of fraud, including the risk of management override of controls and the risk of fraud in revenue recognition we performed journals testing based on set criteria and tested to supporting documentation, we tested a sample of revenue transactions around the year end to confirm that revenue was recorded in the correct accounting period. We also had regard to the terms and conditions with key customers to ensure that service obligations had been fulfilled and the right to recognise revenue had been established and that any associated discounts and rebates had been accounted for correctly. We included a degree of unpredictability into our testing as part of our response to the risk of management override of controls. We ensured the Czech subsidiary company auditors performed equivalent procedures and considered the results from performing those procedures;
We gained an understanding of the number and nature of related parties and the transactions and balances with those parties and used a range of testing techniques to test for omission;
We had regard to the prominence of inventory to the Company’s and Group's balance sheet and its impact on gross margin. We carried out procedures to confirm existence and the appropriateness of the directors’ assessment of its carrying value;
We reviewed legal and professional expenditure to be alert to instances of legal proceedings against the company which have not otherwise been disclosed to the auditor.
We agreed financial statement disclosures to supporting documentation;
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements. In doing so, we recognised that the risk of detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting a one from error as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed which are conducted on a sample basis. The further removed from non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we are to be aware of it.
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.
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.
Daniel Varley (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of BHP LLP
10 January 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
2 Rutland Park
Sheffield
S10 2PD
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
20,848,119
19,349,147
Cost of sales
(12,664,379)
(11,925,951)
Gross profit
8,183,740
7,423,196
Distribution costs
(5,998,711)
(4,830,386)
Administrative expenses
(1,793,460)
(1,760,704)
Other operating income
206,726
-
Operating profit
4
598,295
832,106
Interest receivable and similar income
6
799
35
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(69,215)
(42,771)
Profit before taxation
529,879
789,370
Tax on profit
8
(167,546)
(206,909)
Profit for the financial year
362,333
582,461
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation gain taken to retained earnings
58,941
644,140
Total comprehensive income for the year
421,274
1,226,601
Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
10
3,733
21,920
Tangible assets
11
3,336,954
4,016,133
3,340,687
4,038,053
Current assets
Stocks
14
9,655,385
7,952,971
Debtors
15
3,485,932
3,910,213
Cash at bank and in hand
738,652
909,217
13,879,969
12,772,401
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(7,788,107)
(7,417,523)
Net current assets
6,091,862
5,354,878
Total assets less current liabilities
9,432,549
9,392,931
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(917,218)
(1,298,874)
Net assets
8,515,331
8,094,057
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
2,000
2,000
Profit and loss reserves
8,513,331
8,092,057
Total equity
8,515,331
8,094,057
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized groups.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 10 January 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
10 January 2025
J Slass
Director
Company registration number 03839280 (England and Wales)
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
10,941
15,405
Investments
12
89,289
89,289
100,230
104,694
Current assets
Stocks
14
959,783
689,336
Debtors
15
2,385,645
2,757,429
Cash at bank and in hand
185,344
140,789
3,530,772
3,587,554
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(2,328,954)
(2,415,363)
Net current assets
1,201,818
1,172,191
Net assets
1,302,048
1,276,885
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
2,000
2,000
Profit and loss reserves
1,300,048
1,274,885
Total equity
1,302,048
1,276,885
As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £25,163 (2022 - £323,400 profit).
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 10 January 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
10 January 2025
J Slass
Director
Company registration number 03839280 (England and Wales)
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
2,000
6,865,456
6,867,456
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit for the year
-
582,461
582,461
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
644,140
644,140
Total comprehensive income
-
1,226,601
1,226,601
Balance at 31 December 2022
2,000
8,092,057
8,094,057
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit for the year
-
362,333
362,333
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
58,941
58,941
Total comprehensive income
-
421,274
421,274
Balance at 31 December 2023
2,000
8,513,331
8,515,331
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
2,000
951,485
953,485
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
323,400
323,400
Balance at 31 December 2022
2,000
1,274,885
1,276,885
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
25,163
25,163
Balance at 31 December 2023
2,000
1,300,048
1,302,048
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
25
751,210
(3,141,007)
Interest paid
(69,215)
(42,771)
Income taxes paid
(354,105)
(338,517)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
327,890
(3,522,295)
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(2,382)
-
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(207,736)
(1,264,115)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
30,821
Interest received
799
35
Net cash used in investing activities
(209,319)
(1,233,259)
Financing activities
Proceeds from new bank loans
-
866,010
Repayment of bank loans
(350,947)
(114,357)
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities
(350,947)
751,653
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(232,376)
(4,003,901)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
909,217
4,268,936
Effect of foreign exchange rates
61,811
644,182
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
738,652
909,217
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Rotor Clip Limited (UK Company) (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 2 Rutland Park, Sheffield, England, S10 2PD.
The group consists of Rotor Clip Limited (UK Company) and all of its subsidiaries.
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.
The 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 for parent company information presented within the consolidated financial statements:
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.
1.2
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Rotor Clip Limited (UK Company) together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.
All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2023. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
1.3
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company and group 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.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
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.
1.5
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
1.6
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Patents
11% reducing balance
Development Costs
9% reducing balance
1.7
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:
Land and buildings Freehold
2% straight line
Plant and machinery
15% reducing balance
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
15% reducing balance and 33% straight line
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 recognised in the profit and loss account.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
1.8
Fixed asset investments
Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.
In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The group considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.
Investments in associates are initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and are subsequently adjusted to reflect the group’s share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate using the equity method. Any difference between the cost of acquisition and the share of the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the associate on acquisition is recognised as goodwill. Any unamortised balance of goodwill is included in the carrying value of the investment in associates.
Losses in excess of the carrying amount of an investment in an associate are recorded as a provision only when the company has incurred legal or constructive obligations or has made payments on behalf of the associate.
In the parent company financial statements, investments in associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.
Entities in which the group has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.
1.9
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.
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.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
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.
1.10
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.
1.11
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.
1.12
Financial instruments
The group 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 group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and 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.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 19 -
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 group 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 group 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 though 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 group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
1.13
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.
1.14
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 group’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 if, and only if, there is 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.
1.15
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.
1.16
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.17
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 leased asset are consumed.
1.18
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.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
1.19
Exceptional items are transactions which fall outside of the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the group’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.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Inventories
Significant estimates and assumptions have been made related to inventories. Assessment of the net realisable value of inventories have been made to determine the value of provision required. In determining this provision, judgements in the inventory turnover and value recoverable for each item are made. Estimates are based on historical experience and knowledge of the items in stock. The value of group stock at the year end is £9,655,385.
3
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the group's turnover is as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sales of goods
20,848,119
19,349,147
2023
2022
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
1,694,052
2,377,192
Europe
14,101,281
15,577,381
Rest of the World
5,052,786
1,394,574
20,848,119
19,349,147
2023
2022
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
799
35
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 22 -
4
Operating profit
2023
2022
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange losses
36,240
192,515
Fees payable to the group's auditor for the audit of the group's financial statements
74,500
85,750
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
890,938
805,610
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(26,136)
Amortisation of intangible assets
13,676
17,762
Stocks impairment losses recognised or reversed
35,365
21,397
Operating lease charges
36,020
47,033
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the year was:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Number
Number
Number
Number
Administrative
43
37
5
7
Management
13
13
1
1
Sales
20
18
3
2
Warehouse
23
21
5
3
Production and maintenance
117
88
-
-
Total
216
177
14
13
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,509,471
3,645,487
594,781
524,721
Social security costs
1,236,522
973,514
68,678
60,497
Pension costs
50,205
42,748
17,781
15,727
5,796,198
4,661,749
681,240
600,945
6
Interest receivable and similar income
2023
2022
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
799
35
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 23 -
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2023
2022
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
54,819
42,771
Other interest
14,396
-
Total finance costs
69,215
42,771
8
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
196,253
75,624
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
2,790
Total UK current tax
199,043
75,624
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
19,432
147,919
Total current tax
218,475
223,543
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(50,929)
(16,634)
Total tax charge
167,546
206,909
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:
2023
2022
£
£
Profit before taxation
529,879
789,370
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022: 19.00%)
124,628
149,980
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
68,830
22,990
Adjustments in respect of prior years
2,790
Effect of overseas tax rates
(28,799)
33,830
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(144)
252
Short term timing differences
(94)
Other movements
241
(49)
Taxation charge
167,546
206,909
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 24 -
9
Impairments
Impairment tests have been carried out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been recognised in profit or loss:
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
In respect of:
Stocks
14
35,365
21,397
Recognised in:
Cost of sales
35,365
21,397
10
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Patents
Development Costs
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
575,654
20,674
57,832
654,160
Additions
2,382
2,382
Exchange adjustments
(6,521)
2,542
(3,979)
At 31 December 2023
575,654
16,535
60,374
652,563
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
575,654
10,737
45,849
632,240
Amortisation charged for the year
640
13,036
13,676
Exchange adjustments
1,425
1,489
2,914
At 31 December 2023
575,654
12,802
60,374
648,830
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
3,733
3,733
At 31 December 2022
9,937
11,983
21,920
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2023 or 31 December 2022.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 25 -
11
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Land and buildings Freehold
Assets under construction
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
1,659,845
392,873
7,127,433
50,886
67,693
9,298,730
Additions
204,854
2,882
207,736
Transfers
68,638
(593,194)
524,556
Exchange adjustments
1,580
413
6,822
(166)
8,649
At 31 December 2023
1,730,063
4,946
7,658,811
53,602
67,693
9,515,115
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
1,195,708
3,983,553
46,866
56,470
5,282,597
Depreciation charged in the year
34,915
848,959
3,332
3,732
890,938
Exchange adjustments
1,153
3,625
(152)
4,626
At 31 December 2023
1,231,776
4,836,137
50,046
60,202
6,178,161
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
498,287
4,946
2,822,674
3,556
7,491
3,336,954
At 31 December 2022
464,137
392,873
3,143,880
4,020
11,223
4,016,133
Company
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
32,014
24,175
67,693
123,882
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
31,255
20,752
56,470
108,477
Depreciation charged in the year
114
618
3,732
4,464
At 31 December 2023
31,369
21,370
60,202
112,941
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
645
2,805
7,491
10,941
At 31 December 2022
759
3,423
11,223
15,405
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 26 -
12
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
13
89,289
89,289
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
89,289
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
89,289
At 31 December 2022
89,289
13
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2023 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Rotor Clip Czech S.R.O
Czech Republic
Intermediate Holding Company
Ordinary
100.00
-
Rotor Clip S.R.O
Czech Republic
Distribution
Ordinary
0
100.00
Truwave Germany GMBH
Germany
Distribution
Ordinary
100.00
-
14
Stocks
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
5,709,978
4,484,069
-
-
Work in progress
109,381
122,669
-
-
Finished goods and goods for resale
3,836,026
3,346,233
959,783
689,336
9,655,385
7,952,971
959,783
689,336
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 27 -
15
Debtors
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
3,045,427
3,283,761
329,041
546,065
Corporation tax recoverable
208,982
211,233
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
2,033,959
2,032,008
Amounts owed by related party
-
169,919
-
169,919
Other debtors
93,589
103,086
2,437
Prepayments and accrued income
33,379
89,508
13,460
3,381,377
3,857,507
2,376,460
2,750,429
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Deferred tax asset (note 19)
104,555
52,706
9,185
7,000
Total debtors
3,485,932
3,910,213
2,385,645
2,757,429
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
18
533,817
503,108
Trade creditors
91,329
537,695
47,027
Amounts owed to group undertakings
660,073
2,028,976
Amounts owed to related party
6,474,563
5,560,008
1,328,440
Corporation tax payable
140,376
277,337
140,376
276,693
Other taxation and social security
151,814
115,575
33,899
21,469
Other creditors
219,462
237,947
6,944
12,139
Accruals and deferred income
176,746
185,853
112,195
76,086
7,788,107
7,417,523
2,328,954
2,415,363
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
18
917,218
1,298,874
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 28 -
18
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
1,451,035
1,801,982
Payable within one year
533,817
503,108
Payable after one year
917,218
1,298,874
The bank loans are secured by fixed charges over the property
19
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the group or company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances for financial reporting purposes:
Assets
Assets
2023
2022
Group
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
7,000
6,600
Deferred tax on subsidiary fixed asset timing differences
97,555
46,106
104,555
52,706
Assets
Assets
2023
2022
Company
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
7,000
6,600
Deferred tax on subsidiary fixed asset timing differences
2,185
400
9,185
7,000
Group
Company
2023
2023
Movements in the year:
£
£
Asset at 1 January 2023
(52,706)
(7,000)
Credit to profit or loss
(51,849)
(2,185)
Asset at 31 December 2023
(104,555)
(9,185)
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 29 -
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
50,205
42,748
A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
21
Share capital
Group and company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
22
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Within one year
86,651
97,212
58,110
59,233
Between two and five years
146,057
98,621
68,762
96,731
232,708
195,833
126,872
155,964
23
Related party transactions
The company had the following transactions with Rotor Clip Inc, a company registered in the USA. The companies are related by way of common control. Purchases of £397,238 (2022: £1,558,767) and sales of £35,911 (2022: £nil) were made to/ from Rotor Clip Inc in the year. The amount due to Rotor Clip Inc at the year end was £1,328,440 (2022: £169,919 amount due from Rotor Clip Inc).
Rotor Clip S.R.O had the following transactions with Rotor Clip Inc, a company registered in the USA, The companies are related by way of common control. Purchases of £8,508,817 (2022: £8,559,318) were made from Rotor Clip Inc and sales of £785,261 (2022: £1,405,699) were made to Rotor Clip Inc in the year.The amount due to Rotor Clip Inc at the year end was £5,146,123 (2022: £5,560,008).
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Controlling party
The company is under the control of C Slass and J Slass who are directors and also joint shareholders of the company.
ROTOR CLIP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 30 -
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Cash generated from/(absorbed by) group operations
2023
2022
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
362,333
582,461
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
167,546
206,909
Finance costs
69,215
42,771
Investment income
(799)
(35)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(26,136)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
13,676
17,762
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
890,938
805,610
Foreign exchange gains on cash equivalents
-
(177,668)
Movements in working capital:
Increase in stocks
(1,702,414)
(2,331,870)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
473,879
(306,561)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
476,836
(1,954,250)
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
751,210
(3,141,007)
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Analysis of changes in net debt - group
1 January 2023
Cash flows
Exchange rate movements
31 December 2023
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
909,217
(232,376)
61,811
738,652
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(1,801,982)
350,947
-
(1,451,035)
(892,765)
118,571
61,811
(712,383)
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