REGISTERED NUMBER: |
Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
for |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
for |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Contents of the Financial Statements |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 4 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 5 |
Income Statement | 7 |
Other Comprehensive Income | 8 |
Balance Sheet | 9 |
Statement of Changes in Equity | 10 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited |
Company Information |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Chartered Accountants |
& Statutory Auditors |
St George's Court |
Winnington Avenue |
Northwich |
Cheshire |
CW8 4EE |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Strategic Report |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
The principal activity of the Company is the selling of the LiuGong product range and the support needed therein with servicing and parts. |
The financial year 2023 has been one of significant transformation and challenges for our company. The year witnessed a dynamic shift in the construction equipment market, preparation for a substantial change in our leadership structure, and our continued transition from a privately owned SME to a fully integrated subsidiary of LiuGong Corp a global Chinese corporation. Additionally, macroeconomic factors such as interest rate hikes and UK construction market indicators have played a crucial role in shaping our business environment. |
Construction Equipment Market in 2023 |
The construction equipment market in 2023 experienced a mix of challenges and opportunities. Supply chain disruptions that carried over from the previous year started to stabilize, but inflationary pressures and increased material costs continued to impact equipment prices. Demand for construction equipment remained strong, driven by major infrastructure projects and a push towards more sustainable building practices. However, rising costs and interest rates moderated growth in certain segments. |
Planned Change of Senior Leadership |
This year marked a significant preparation for leadership transition within our organisation. The appointment of a new Managing Director in January 2024 and several senior leaders has brought fresh perspectives and strategies aimed at strengthening our market position. This change is expected to enhance operational efficiencies, drive innovation, and improve stakeholder engagement as we align with or parent company's global standards. |
Continued Transition into the LiuGong Family |
Our transition from an SME to being part of a LiuGong Group has opened new avenues for growth, including access to new products, markets, advanced technology, and substantial financial backing for future investment. This ongoing integration continues to enhance our competitiveness and market reach, particularly in Battery electric Products and key Industry Sectors. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
Liugong Machinery (UK) Ltd. as a 100% owned subsidiary can take advantage of being supported by the wider Liugong corporation. The identification of strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks is a key part of the work of the directors and senior staff. |
Cashflow remained a principal risk and at the forefront of our priorities and did so into 2024 new leadership set about reducing significant debtors along with satisfying creditors and relieving the burden of interest accruing loans from the HQ entity. This remained a key strategy for 2024 and beyond |
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
The key performance indicators are turnover and profit and these are reflected in the results below: |
The turnover for the 12 months was £32,900,230 (2022: £33,431,597). |
The loss for the 12 months before tax was £3,922,250 (2022: £3,265,803). |
As part of our accounts filing process, we have incorporated several correcting entries to address prior period discrepancies. These adjustments ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting our commitment to sound financial management. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Ltd is principally supplied by LiuGong companies and any price increases are agreed for a year ahead which allows the UK operation to structure its price book for its customers over the same timescale. |
The UK construction market's growth is driven by several key themes, LiuGong UK is strategically focused to be at the heart of those growth projects providing products and services to projects including increased investment in infrastructure projects such as transportation networks and renewable energy initiatives. The shift towards sustainable construction practices, including the adoption of green building standards and innovative technologies, is also a significant driver. Additionally, government initiatives to address housing shortages through accelerated residential developments and the modernization of construction techniques like modular building are contributing to the sector's expansion. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Strategic Report |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
On 15 December 2023, The Trade Remedies Authority ("TRA") initiated an investigation into alleged dumping of certain types of self-propelled track laying excavators with a 360 degree revolving superstructure originating in the People's Republic of China. The TRA issued a Provisional Affirmative Determination and Recommendation of Guarantee on 20 December 2024 which recommended: |
- The company and other named importers of the goods give a guarantee in the form of a bank guarantee, bond or cash, in respect of the estimated anti-dumping duty applicable to their imports, |
- To apply anti-dumping duty rates to excavators imported by the company with an operating weight of 11,000 kg and above, but below 80,000kg at the rate of 35.32% |
The provisional anti-dumping duty applies from 21 December 2024. The Directors continue to provide submissions to the TRA and note the provisional nature of the determination and recommendation at the date of this report. The company's parent is expected to provide the required guarantee. The Directors do not think that the determination will have a significant impact on the future development of the company. |
The current main site in Portsmouth was close to its operating limit and the management have made changes to increase capacity taking on extra space at the Portsmouth Area for parts and utility machines. This frees up the main site at Portsmouth to focus on new machine preparation and provides a short-term capacity boost in readiness of new machine sales in 2024 |
The company has no direct competitors selling LiuGong products as they are the sole UK subsidiary. |
The year 2023 has been pivotal for our company, marked by strategic transformations and external challenges. Our alignment with our parent company, coupled with robust leadership and prudent financial practices, positions us well for future growth despite economic uncertainties. Moving forward, our focus will remain on innovation, operational excellence, and expanding our market footprint, along with helping to solve our customers toughest challenges with our ever expanding Liugong range of products here in the UK markets. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
27 February 2025 |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Report of the Directors |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
DIVIDENDS |
No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
DIRECTORS |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 January 2023 to the date of this report. |
Other changes in directors holding office are as follows: |
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Income Statement, Other Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
In our opinion the financial statements: |
- | give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of its loss for the year then ended; |
- | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
- | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
Basis for opinion |
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' 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. |
Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
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. |
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
- | the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
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 Report of the Directors. |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where 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 directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited |
Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, 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 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. |
Auditors' 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 a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
Based on our understanding of the company and industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to UK tax legislation and regulations which govern the preparation of financial statements, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006. We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to increase revenue, through management bias in manipulation of accounting estimates or accounting for significant transactions outside the normal course of business. Audit procedures performed included: |
- Enquiry of management around actual and potential litigation and claims and instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; |
- Auditing the risk of management override of controls, through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, testing accounting estimates (because of the risk of management bias), and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business; and |
- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and agreeing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. |
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
Use of our 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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
for and on behalf of |
Chartered Accountants |
& Statutory Auditors |
St George's Court |
Winnington Avenue |
Northwich |
Cheshire |
CW8 4EE |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Income Statement |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER | 4 |
Cost of sales | ( |
) | ( |
) |
GROSS PROFIT |
Administrative expenses | ( |
) | ( |
) |
(3,841,692 | ) | (3,248,612 | ) |
Other operating income |
OPERATING LOSS | 6 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 7 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
LOSS BEFORE TAXATION | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Tax on loss | 8 |
LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR | ( |
) | ( |
) |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Other Comprehensive Income |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ |
LOSS FOR THE YEAR | ( |
) | ( |
) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR |
( |
) |
( |
) |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Balance Sheet |
31 December 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 9 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 10 |
Debtors | 11 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 12 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
( |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 16 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS | ( |
) |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 17 |
Share premium |
Retained earnings | ( |
) | ( |
) |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | ( |
) |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Statement of Changes in Equity |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Share | Total |
capital | earnings | premium | equity |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 January 2022 | ( |
) |
Changes in equity |
Deficit for the year | - | (3,107,931 | ) | - | (3,107,931 | ) |
Total comprehensive loss | - | ( |
) | - | ( |
) |
Balance at 31 December 2022 | ( |
) |
Changes in equity |
Deficit for the year | - | (3,922,250 | ) | - | (3,922,250 | ) |
Total comprehensive loss | - | ( |
) | - | ( |
) |
Balance at 31 December 2023 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page. |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
Going Concern |
The Directors note the net liability position of £3,078,809 at 31 December 2023. At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources, through reliance on the external bank financing and written support of the group companies, 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. |
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland": |
• | the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. |
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. 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. |
Turnover 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 turnover 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. |
Turnover from the hiring out of machines is recognised when a performance obligation of the contract is satisfied. Performance obligations are contracted to be the availability of the machine for specific period of time, typically per calendar month. |
Turnover for the service and repairs of machines is recognised when the contract is complete, meets the quality standards regulating the profession have been met and the significant risk and rewards associated have been duly transferred to the customer. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Tangible fixed assets |
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Cost includes the original purchase price of the asset and the cost attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. |
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: |
Freehold Buildings | Straight line over 89 years |
Improvements to leasehold property | Straight line over 5 years |
Plant and machinery | Straight line over 12 years |
Plant and machinery - Equipment for hire | Straight line over 3-5 years |
Fixtures and fittings | Straight line over 5-10 years |
Computer equipment | Straight line over 5 years |
Motor vehicles | Straight line over 8 years |
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. |
Stocks |
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. |
Used machines which are part-exchanged upon the sale of new machines are written down to their stock-in value (SIV) before being recognised as stock. The difference between part-exchange value and the SIV is treated as an additional selling cost of the new machine sold and is recognised in accordance with the revenue recognition policy. The SIV is based on the directors' experience of the market and is therefore a critical judgement. |
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. |
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. |
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 lease s asset are consumed. |
Retirement benefits |
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Impairment of fixed assets |
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. |
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. |
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. |
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
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. |
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. |
Impairment of financial assets |
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date. |
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. |
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss. |
Derecognition of financial assets |
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party. |
Classification of financial liabilities |
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. |
Basic financial liabilities |
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loan and, loans from fellow group companies, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future 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. |
Derecognition of financial liabilities |
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
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. |
Taxation |
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. |
Current tax |
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date. |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. |
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority. |
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. |
Share capital |
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. |
Share premium |
The share premium accounts reflects the difference between the nominal value of shares issued and the fair value of shares. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
3. | CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY |
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. |
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. |
Critical judgements |
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements. |
Depreciation rates |
The Directors estimate the useful economic lives of their tangible fixed assets, and these are reviewed and updated annually. This also requires the use of judgement. |
Stock in value |
Used machines which are part-exchanged upon the sale of new machines are written down to their stock in value (SIV) before being recognised as stock. The difference between part-exchange value and the SIV is treated as an additional selling cost of the new machine sold and is recognised in accordance with the revenue recognition policy. The SIV requires the use of judgement and is based on the directors' experience of the market. |
Net Realisable Value of stock |
The net realisable values (NRV) of used machines are assessed by the directors and based on the directors' experience of the market. Any write down in value is charged to the Income Statement. The valuations require the use of judgement and are based upon the directors' knowledge of market conditions are the time. |
Carrying value of deferred tax assets |
The directors prepared forecasts of taxable profits to support the levels of deferred tax asset that should be recognised. This requires the use of judgement. The forecasts also include estimates of future taxable profitability. |
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. |
Warranty provision |
Where machines are sold with a warranty, a provision for the estimated claim that could arise on that warranty is calculated. All reclaimable costs incurred up to the period end were recharged to group in the current period. The estimation is based upon available future claims information and experience, the level of costs reclaimed from group companies and as it is an estimate, the assumptions used may prove over time to be inaccurate. The total warranty provision at 31 December 2023 was £202,000 (2022: £410,786). |
4. | TURNOVER |
The turnover and loss before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the company. |
An analysis of turnover by class of business is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
4. | TURNOVER - continued |
An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
United Kingdom |
5. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries |
Social security costs |
Other pension costs |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
Directors | 2 | 3 |
Direct staff | 63 | 45 |
Administration staff | 6 | 8 |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration |
Directors' pension contributions to money purchase schemes |
The number of directors to whom retirement benefits were accruing was as follows: |
Money purchase schemes |
6. | OPERATING LOSS |
The operating loss is stated after charging/(crediting): |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Hire of plant & machinery |
Depreciation - owned assets |
Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets | ( |
) |
Audit fees |
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work |
Foreign exchange differences | ( |
) |
Cost of stocks recognised as an expense |
Impairment of stocks |
Operating lease charges |
Impairment of fixed assets |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
7. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank interest on loans and |
overdrafts |
8. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax credit |
The tax credit on the loss for the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
Overprovision in prior year | - | (14,854 | ) |
Deferred tax | ( |
) |
Tax on loss | ( |
) |
UK corporation tax was charged at 19%) in 2022. |
Reconciliation of total tax credit included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Loss before tax | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Loss multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of (2022 - |
( |
) |
( |
) |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes |
Depreciation in excess of capital allowances | - |
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | ( |
) |
Unrecognised deferred tax asset |
Total tax credit | - | (157,872 | ) |
FACTORS THAT MAY EFFECT FUTURE CHARGES |
In the Spring Budget 2021, the Government announced an increase in the corporation tax rate from 19% to 25% from 1 April 2023. This rate change was substantively enacted on 24 May 2021. In the Autumn Statement in November 2022, the government confirmed the increase in corporation tax rate to 25% from April 2023 and the deferred tax balances have been recognised at 25%. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
9. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Freehold | Improvements | Plant and |
Buildings | to property | machinery |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
Additions |
Disposals | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
Eliminated on disposal | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
Fixtures |
and | Motor | Computer |
fittings | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
Additions |
Disposals | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
Eliminated on disposal | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
Included within Plant & Machinery is equipment available for hire with a cost of £166,233 (2022: £1,459,340) and a net book value of £33,807 (2022:£572,596). |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
10. | STOCKS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Stocks |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
New machines | 21,957,088 | 11,290,771 |
Used machines | 2,410,037 | 1,773,329 |
Parts and work in progress | 3,419,883 | 2,799,230 |
27,787,008 | 15,863,330 |
There is no significant difference between the replacement cost of the inventory and its carrying amount. Inventory is stated after provisions of £3,576,233 (2022: £3,025,099). |
11. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
Other debtors |
Due from group undertakings | 570,304 | 218,667 |
Deferred Tax |
Prepayments & accrued income |
Amounts due from group undertakings are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand. Of the above deferred tax balance, £984,089 is expected to reverse in more than one year (2022: £984,089). |
12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13) |
Other loans (see note 13) |
Trade creditors |
Social security & other taxes |
VAT | 806,472 | 339,635 |
Other creditors |
Due to group undertakings | 33,664,645 | 19,020,343 |
Accruals & deferred income |
Amounts due to group undertakings are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand. |
13. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand: |
Bank overdrafts |
Group loans |
The other loans balance above is a short term loan provided by the company's parent entity. The borrowed amount is $7,770,000. Interest is accrued daily and is charged at 6.5% per annum. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
14. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Within one year | 499,847 | 107,106 |
Between two and five years | 1,815,515 | 353,129 |
In over five year | 3,315,695 | 1,920,917 |
5,631,057 | 2,381,152 |
15. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank overdrafts |
On the 22nd October 2020, LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited entered into an arranged overdraft facility, provided by HSBC UK Bank PLC, with a limit of £6,000,000. The overdraft facility contains a debenture a including a fixed and floating charge over all assets. The floating charge covers all the undertaking of the company and all its property, both present and future. The debenture also contains a negative pledge, meaning the company shall not create or allow any mortgage, charge, pledge, lien or other encumbrance over all or any part of its assets or revenues or uncalled capital except the existing and future security of the bank. |
16. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax | 183,868 | 183,868 |
Warranty provision | 202,000 | 410,786 |
385,868 | 594,654 |
The provision for deferred tax of £183,868 (2022 - £183,868) relates to accelerated capital allowances, and the deferred tax asset of £984,089 (2022 - £984,089) relates to losses available to carry forward which will be utilised against future profits. The Directors have prepared forecasts that show sufficient levels of taxable profits to reverse the deferred tax assets in the medium term. |
There is unprovided gross deferred tax relating to losses of £6,741,288 (2022: £2,655,112). |
17. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2023 | 2022 |
value: | £ | £ |
Ordinary A | £1 | 595 | 595 |
Ordinary B | £1 | 2 | 2 |
597 | 597 |
All shares have full voting, dividend and capital rights. |
LiuGong Machinery (UK) Limited (Registered number: 07068266) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
18. | PENSION COMMITMENTS |
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. |
The annual charge to the profit and loss account is £58,158 (2022: £48,375). At the year end £13,910 (2022: £22,451) of money purchase contributions were included in other creditors. |
19. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
Key Management |
The directors of the UK company and considered key management of the company. Their remuneration is disclosed in the directors remuneration section of the accounts. |
20. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The company's parent company is Liugong Machinery HongKong Co., Ltd. whose registered office is 23/F, Sing Ho Finance Building, 168 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai Hong Kong. |
The company's ultimate parent company is Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd. A company registered in China whose registered office is No.1 Liutai Road, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545007, China. Group accounts can be obtained from this address upon request. |
The largest and smallest group of which the company is a member and for which group accounts are drawn up is that of Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd. |
The ultimate controlling party is Huang Haibo, President of Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd. |