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REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862 (England and Wales)










WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT,

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD

1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024






WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)







CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024





Page



Company Information  

1



Group Strategic Report  

2



Report of the Directors  

7



Report of the Independent Auditors  

9



Consolidated Income Statement  

13



Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income  

14



Consolidated Balance Sheet  

15



Company Balance Sheet  

16



Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity  

17



Company Statement of Changes in Equity  

18



Consolidated Cash Flow Statement  

19



Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

20



Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

22




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED


COMPANY INFORMATION

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024









DIRECTORS:

R A Scully


A Keasey







REGISTERED OFFICE:

George Henry Road


Great Bridge


Tipton


West Midlands


DY4 7BZ







REGISTERED NUMBER:

15575862 (England and Wales)







AUDITORS:

UHY Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP


9-11 Vittoria Street


Birmingham


B1 3ND


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.



Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company.


The principal activity of the Group is that of recycling scrap metal from various waste streams such as construction, automotive and other industrial sectors.  The Group is engaged in all stages of the recycling process from acquisition, collection and processing of the materials and the marketing and distribution of these raw material products to the Group's customers.


Strategy

The Group has continued to follow a strategy of investing for growth through targeted capital expenditure to improve efficiencies, production consistency and to deliver high quality raw materials for our customers. This is underpinned by our commitment to providing prompt and high-quality service to our suppliers to effectively manage their metal waste streams and to seek to maintain consistent purchases.


The Group expects to continue to play a key role in the Circular Economy through high quality metal recycling to reduce the impact of the use of natural resources.


Business Overview for the Period

The Company was incorporated on 19 March 2024 and commenced trading on the same date.  On 23 April 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the equity of both Enablelink Limited and MT Transport Limited, with Endless Fund V A LP and Endless Fund V B LP, funds managed by Endless LLP becoming the ultimate controlling parties.


The challenging market conditions experienced throughout 2024 continued during this short reporting period.  The ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine has impacted on global economic activity and has been inflationary, particularly for energy costs.  The weakness of the Chinese economy, particularly construction, has also impacted global demand for steel and other metals.   The pressure on global demand has impacted upon our customers to whom we supply raw materials.


At the same time, low economic activity has impacted upon the availability of metals to recycle.  The resultant increased competition for the available volume has put pressure on margins.


In response to the challenging conditions, the Group has been investing to improve the efficiency and capability of the business.  Additional equipment has been installed in 2024 to improve the separation of metals and further improve efficiencies and production consistency.   In addition, we continue to further train and develop our dedicated employees, particularly focussing in the year on further health and safety training and procedures.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


Results and Key performance indicators

The Group reported a turnover of £18.8m for the 13-week period compared to £42.7m in the prior period, which represented 23 weeks of post-acquisition trading.  Gross margin was negative in the period, compared to 5.4% positive in the prior period.  This negative margin reflects both lower average daily volumes, a period of 3 weeks downtime of the main Fragmentiser machine, and a challenging pricing environment.


An operating loss of £3.86m was reported in the period (prior period operating loss of £2.70m).


Due to the recent short reporting periods, comparison of performance year on year has been made difficult.  The table below therefore shows the performance of the Group on an adjusted annualised basis.



Annualised


Annualised




23 Apr 24 to


1 Jan 23 to


Annualised


Annualised



31 Dec 24


22 Apr 24


Var


Var



(£'000)


(£'000)


(£'000)


%


Sales


88,320


100,407


(12,087

)

(12.0%

)

Cost of sales


87,713


91,164


3,451


3.8%


Gross profit


607


9,244


(8,637

)

(93.4%

)

Gross profit margin


0.7%


9.2%


(8.5%

)


Administration costs (excl

exceptionals)


7,624


7,416


(208

)

(2.8%

)

Operating profit / (loss) (excl

exceptionals)


(8,456

)

882


(9,339

)

(1,058.7%

)

Profit before tax (excl

exceptionals) margin


(9.6%

)

0.9%


(10.5%

)



Over the last few months, the Group has significantly improved financial controls and monitoring processes to control costs to mitigate margin and inflationary pressures.  The directors believe that the Group is emerging into the new financial period with improved production efficiency, improved financial controls, and improved flexibility to manage changing volumes.


Subsequent Event

In April 2025, the Company agreed increased funding of up to £10m from Endless Fund V A LP and Endless Fund

V B LP, funds managed by Endless LLP. This additional RCF provides the business adequate cash funding for its planned growth.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


Principal risks and uncertainties

The directors believe that the principal risks facing the business are as set out below. The directors have put processes in place to monitor and mitigate such risks.


Macroeconomic conditions

The business is exposed to changes in global metal demand and to changes in prices, both of which are linked to global economic activity.  Changes in the levels of consumer and industrial activity have a direct impact on the supply and demand for recycled metals.  In response to this, directors seek to monitor global demand and modify purchasing and sales strategies.


Global conflict and trade disputes

The global trading environment is volatile, impacted by long-standing conflicts such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle-east and currently exacerbated by recent actions on tariffs from the US.  It is highly uncertain how long the military conflicts will continue, nor the extent of the impacts (positive or negative) of a potential global trade war.  The Group does not have any direct exposure to Ukraine, Russia or the US.


Fluctuating Commodity prices

The Group's revenue is exposed to fluctuating commodity prices.  The Group minimises exposures by rapidly turning over inventories to minimise risk and seeks to adjust purchase prices to reflect changing market pricing.


Safety, Health and Environment

The Group maintains strong health and safety systems and operates robust practices to ensure compliance to environmental standards.  Performance is constantly monitored and reviewed by the board to ensure ongoing effectiveness.


Finance Risk

-



Credit Risk - the Group seeks to manage risk of customer payment default through the use of

stringent credit limits and where appropriate the use of advance payment or credit insurance.


-



Interest Rate Risk - the Group seeks to mitigate the risk of increasing interest rates by structuring

interest-bearing borrowings with an appropriate mix of floating and fixed rate debt instruments.


-




Going Concern and Liquidity Risk - the Group keeps its funding structure and liquidity under review

to ensure it has the capacity to meet operational requirements and to facilitate the execution of its

growth strategy.



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


Section 172 Statement

The directors understand their duty under Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 and are committed to acting in a way that promotes the success of the Group for the benefit of its members as a whole, while taking into consideration the long-term impact of decisions and the interests of all our stakeholders.


Throughout the period, the directors have carefully considered the following factors while making decisions and setting the strategic direction of the Group:


1





Our Employees   We value our employees as the core of our business and have continued to invest

in their development, well-being, and safety. Regular engagement initiatives such as toolbox talks

have been conducted to ensure their voices are heard and acted upon and we have provided EAP

and healthcare support benefits.


2



Our Customers   Providing consistent high-quality service to our customers remains a top priority.

We continue to ensure delivery of consistent product.


3




Our Suppliers   We maintain strong, collaborative relationships with our suppliers, ensuring high

quality service and support, and reliable collections. This supports the long-term resilience of our

supply chain.


4




Our Shareholders   We are dedicated to delivering sustainable growth and ensuring transparency

with our shareholders. We provide regular updates through ongoing reporting, meetings and

discussions.


5





Our Community and Environment   We are committed to positively impacting the communities in

which we operate and minimizing our environmental footprint. We continue to contribute strongly

to the Circular Economy through our operations and invest to minimise our impact on the

environment.


6




Our Business Performance and Long-Term Success   All major strategic decisions have been made

with the aim of ensuring the long-term success of the Group. This includes evaluating risks and

opportunities carefully to deliver sustainable growth.



Through these considerations, the directors believe they have upheld our responsibilities under Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 and ensured that the Group operates ethically, sustainably, and successfully.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


Energy and Carbon Report

As the company has consumed more than 40,000 kWh of energy in this reporting period, it is required to report on its emissions, energy consumption or energy efficiency activities.


Period



1st Oct 2024



to 31st Dec 2024


Energy Consumption


kWh


Aggregate of energy consumption in the year:



Gas combustion


29,982


Electricity purchased


1,731,219


Fuel consumed for transport


2,096,466



3,857,666



Emissions of CO2 equivalent


Metric Tonnes



Scope 1 - direct  emissions


26.91


Fuel consumed for owned transport


3,319.43



3,346.34


Scope 2 - indirect emissions



Electricity purchased


910.04



4,256.38



Intensity ratio


0.021


Tonnes CO2e per £k of turnover




Quantification and reporting methodology

We have followed the 2019 HM Governmental Environmental reporting guidelines. We have also the GHR reporting protocol - Corporate Statement and have used the 2024 UK Governments Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.


Intensity measurement

The chosen intensity measurement ratio is total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2e per £1,000 of turnover, the recommended ratio for the sector.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:






R A Scully - Director



30 April 2025


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.


DIVIDENDS

No dividends will be distributed for the period ended 31 December 2024.


DIRECTORS

The directors who have held office during the period from 1 October 2024 to the date of this report are as follows:


A Robson - resigned 28 November 2024

J Stevens - resigned 23 October 2024

R A Scully - appointed 23 October 2024

A Keasey - appointed 23 October 2024


STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group 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 the group 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 accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures

disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

-


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 and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group 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 the group 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 group'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 group's auditors are aware of that information.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024



AUDITORS

The auditors,  UHY Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:






R A Scully - Director



30 April 2025


REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF

WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED


Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of West Moorland Topco Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the period ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, 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 group's and of the parent company affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the group's loss for the period 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 group 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 group's and the 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.


Key audit matters

We have determined that there are the following key audit matters to be communicated in our report:


We have identified significant estimation uncertainty relating to the valuation and existence of stock quantities held by the group at the balance sheet date. The group's inventory balance is material to the financial statements, and the determination of the correct quantity of stock is inherently subject to estimation and judgment. The process of stock taking and reconciliation is complex, and the risk of misstatement is heightened due to the reliance on manual processes and estimation methods.


We have performed procedures to assess the group's internal controls over stock management, evaluated the reasonableness of management’s estimates, and performed substantive testing of stock quantities through physical observation, reconciliation procedures, and sample testing. Despite these efforts, given the inherent uncertainty involved in estimating stock quantities, this remains a key audit matter.


REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF

WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED



Other information

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group 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 Group 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 Group 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 group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 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 Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page seven, 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 group's and 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 group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF

WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED



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:

-




the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;


-



we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the sector; and


-





we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation and data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation.



We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

-



making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; and


-



considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.



To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:


-


performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;


-


tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; and


-


investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.



In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

-


agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;


-


reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; and


-


enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims.



There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above; any instance of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud which is far removed from transactions reflected in the financial statements would diminish the likelihood of detection. Furthermore, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is greater than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error. Fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentation, or through an act of collusion that would mitigate internal controls.


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.


REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF

WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED



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.





Malcolm Winston (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of UHY Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP

9-11 Vittoria Street

Birmingham

B1 3ND


30 April 2025


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24


Notes

£   

£   



TURNOVER

18,760,577


42,651,570




Cost of sales

20,523,664


40,337,481



GROSS (LOSS)/PROFIT

(1,763,087

)

2,314,089




Administrative expenses

2,530,543


6,668,678



(4,293,630

)

(4,354,589

)



Other operating income

4,123


-



Gain on bargain purchase

-


905,788



OPERATING LOSS

4

(4,289,507

)

(3,448,801

)



Interest receivable and similar income

8,853


-



(4,280,654

)

(3,448,801

)



Interest payable and similar expenses

6

942,525


1,394,775



LOSS BEFORE TAXATION

(5,223,179

)

(4,843,576

)



Tax on loss

7

(947,738

)

(387,240

)


LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD

(4,275,441

)

(4,456,336

)


Loss attributable to:

Owners of the parent

(4,275,441

)

(4,456,336

)



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24


Notes

£   

£   



LOSS FOR THE PERIOD

(4,275,441

)

(4,456,336

)



OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

-


-









TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR

THE PERIOD

(4,275,441

)

(4,456,336

)



Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Owners of the parent

(4,275,441

)

(4,456,336

)



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

31 DECEMBER 2024



31.12.24

30.9.24



Notes

£   

£   

£   


FIXED ASSETS

Intangible assets

9

15,638,950


16,063,007



Tangible assets

10

28,736,013


28,729,141



Investments

11

-


-



44,374,963


44,792,148




CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks

12

3,109,948


4,545,934



Debtors

13

11,559,910


19,097,880



Cash at bank and in hand

429,970


135,795



15,099,828


23,779,609



CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

14

20,703,701


24,363,978



NET CURRENT LIABILITIES

(5,603,873

)

(584,369

)


TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT

LIABILITIES

38,771,090


44,207,779




CREDITORS

Amounts falling due after more than

one year

15

(37,344,237

)

(37,557,747

)



PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES

18

(1,499,630

)

(2,447,368

)


NET (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS

(72,777

)

4,202,664




CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Called up share capital

19

8,500


8,500



Share premium

20

7,991,500


7,991,500



Retained earnings

20

(8,072,777

)

(3,797,336

)


SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

(72,777

)

4,202,664




The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 30 April 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:




R A Scully - Director



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

31 DECEMBER 2024



31.12.24

30.9.24



Notes

£   

£   

£   


FIXED ASSETS

Intangible assets

9

-


-



Tangible assets

10

-


-



Investments

11

8,000,000


8,000,000



8,000,000


8,000,000




CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

13

50,263


70,981




CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

14

322,102


243,132



NET CURRENT LIABILITIES

(271,839

)

(172,151

)


TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT

LIABILITIES

7,728,161


7,827,849




CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Called up share capital

19

8,500


8,500



Share premium

7,991,500


7,991,500



Retained earnings

(271,839

)

(172,151

)


SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

7,728,161


7,827,849




Company's loss for the financial year

(99,688

)

(172,151

)



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


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 30 April 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:






R A Scully - Director



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024



Called up



share


Retained


Share


Total


capital


earnings


premium


equity

£   

£   

£   

£   



Changes in equity

Fair Value Adjustment

-


659,000


-


659,000



Issue of Share Capital

8,500


-


-


8,500



Total comprehensive income

-


(4,456,336

)

-


(4,456,336

)


Share Premium

-


-


7,991,500


7,991,500



Balance at 30 September 2024

8,500


(3,797,336

)

7,991,500


4,202,664




Changes in equity

Total comprehensive income

-


(4,275,441

)

-


(4,275,441

)


Balance at 31 December 2024

8,500


(8,072,777

)

7,991,500


(72,777

)



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024



Called up



share


Retained


Share


Total


capital


earnings


premium


equity

£   

£   

£   

£   



Changes in equity

Issue of Share Capital

8,500


-


-


8,500



Total comprehensive income

-


(172,151

)

-


(172,151

)


Share Premium

-


-


7,991,500


7,991,500



Balance at 30 September 2024

8,500


(172,151

)

7,991,500


7,827,849




Changes in equity

Total comprehensive income

-


(99,688

)

-


(99,688

)


Balance at 31 December 2024

8,500


(271,839

)

7,991,500


7,728,161




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24


Notes

£   

£   


Cash flows from operating activities

Cash generated from operations

1

5,063,474


(6,736,325

)


Interest paid

(849,505

)

(1,220,390

)


Interest element of hire purchase and

finance lease rental payments paid

(93,020

)

(174,385

)


Tax paid

-


42,989



Net cash from operating activities

4,120,949


(8,088,111

)



Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets

(1,077,743

)

(6,924,610

)


Sale of tangible fixed assets

33,333


647,113



Acquisition of subsidiaries net of cash

-


(31,164,348

)


Interest received

8,853


-



Net cash from investing activities

(1,035,557

)

(37,441,845

)



Cash flows from financing activities

New loans in year

2,000,000


38,135,483



Loan repayments in year

(4,544,887

)

-



Capital repayments in year

(246,330

)

(469,732

)


Share issue

-


8,000,000



Net cash from financing activities

(2,791,217

)

45,665,751




Increase in cash and cash equivalents

294,175


135,795




Cash and cash equivalents at beginning

of period


2


135,795



-




Cash and cash equivalents at end of

period

2

429,970


135,795




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


1.

RECONCILIATION OF LOSS BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24

£   

£   



Loss before taxation

(5,223,179

)

(4,843,576

)



Depreciation charges

1,459,728


2,511,575




Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets

1,868


(11,352

)



Gain on bargain purchase

-


(905,788

)



Finance costs

942,525


1,394,775




Finance income

(8,853

)

-



(2,827,911

)

(1,854,366

)



Decrease/(increase) in stocks

1,435,986


(1,851,263

)



Decrease/(increase) in trade and other debtors

7,537,970


(6,216,403

)



(Decrease)/increase in trade and other creditors

(1,082,571

)

3,185,707




Cash generated from operations

5,063,474


(6,736,325

)



2.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS



The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts:



Period ended 31 December 2024


31.12.24


1.10.24

£   

£   



Cash and cash equivalents

429,970


135,795




Period ended 30 September 2024


30.9.24


19.3.24

£   

£   



Cash and cash equivalents

135,795


-





WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


3.

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT



At 1.10.24

Cash flow

At 31.12.24

£   

£   

£   



Net cash



Cash at bank and in hand

135,795


294,175


429,970



135,795


294,175


429,970




Debt


Hire purchase and finance leases

(4,781,882

)

246,330


(4,535,552

)



Debts falling due within 1 year

(14,122,924

)

2,544,886


(11,578,038

)



Debts falling due after 1 year

(32,000,000

)

-


(32,000,000

)


(50,904,806

)

2,791,216


(48,113,590

)



Total

(50,769,011

)

3,085,391


(47,683,620

)



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


1.

STATUTORY INFORMATION



West Moorland Topco Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the General Information page.


2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES



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 period covered by the financial statements is 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024, which is shorter than one year.



The reason for using a shorter period was to align the previous financial period with the date of acquisition of the entity by its new owners on 23 April 2024.



The prior period covered from the 23 April 2024 until 30 September 2024. It should therefore be noted that the amounts presented relating to the prior period are not entirely comparable.



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.



Going Concern


At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.



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.



Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued



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 Leasehold
improvements
20.0% straight line basis
Plant and machinery 12.5% reducing balance basis
Fixtures, fittings & equipment10.0% reducing balance basis / 25.0% straight line basis
Motor vehicles25.0% reducing balance basis
Other assets 12.5% straight line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

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.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued



Stocks


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



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.



The valuation of stock is determined based on the weighted average cost of purchases of the same grade of scrap metal.



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


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


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.



Basic financial assets


Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.



Other financial assets


Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.



Impairment of financial assets


Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.



Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued


Basic financial liabilities


Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.



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



Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.



Other financial liabilities


Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.



Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.



Derecognition of financial liabilities


Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.



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.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued


Deferred tax


Deferred tax liabilities are a specific category of provisions recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and their corresponding tax bases.



Deferred tax is measured on a discounted basis only where material and is recorded in line with the company's applicable tax rates and legislation.



Government Grants and Tax Relief


Government grants and tax reliefs relating to R&D activities are recognised in accordance with FRS 102. Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and the conditions for receiving the grant have been met.



Provisions


Provisions are recognised when the company has a present obligation as a result of a past event at the reporting date, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be reliably estimated.



Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is determined at its present value, using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in the statement of profit or loss.



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.



Retirement benefits


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



Leases


Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.



Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.


WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued


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.



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.



A significant source of estimation uncertainty relates to the valuation and quantities of stock (inventory) at the balance sheet date. The company estimates stock quantities based on physical counts.



Given the inherent uncertainty, actual stock quantities and valuations may differ materially from those estimated, affecting the cost of sales and the balance sheet. Management regularly reviews its assumptions to mitigate these risks, but adjustments may be required in future periods.


3.

EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS


Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24

£   

£   



Wages and salaries

937,773


1,396,456




Social security costs

104,542


162,935




Other pension costs

20,128


31,267



1,062,443


1,590,658





The average number of employees during the period was as follows:


Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24



Employees

73


68




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


3.

EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS - continued



The average number of employees by undertakings that were proportionately consolidated during the period was 73 (30.9.24 - 68).



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24

£   

£   



Directors' remuneration

-


-




4.

OPERATING LOSS



The operating loss is stated after charging/(crediting):



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24

£   

£   



Hire of plant and machinery

188,784


268,827




Depreciation - owned assets

1,035,670


1,770,347




Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets

1,868


(11,352

)



Goodwill amortisation

424,057


741,228




Auditors' remuneration

20,000


25,000




5.

EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS



Expenditure





Period


Period





1.10.24


19.3.24





to    


to    





31.12.24


30.9.24





£    


£    




Acquisition costs


-


1,749,736




Other


49,638


425,795





49,638


2,175,531





WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


6.

INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES



Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24

£   

£   



Bank interest

-


11,239




Invoice finance interest

115,713


273,253




Loan arrangement fees

39,890


270,575




RCF interest

90,301


52,603




Interest payable

568,110


564,603




Unwinding of discount

35,491


48,117




Hire purchase & Finance leases

93,020


174,385



942,525


1,394,775




7.

TAXATION



Analysis of the tax credit


The tax credit on the loss for the period was as follows:


Period


Period


1.10.24


19.3.24


to


to


31.12.24


30.9.24

£   

£   



Deferred tax

(947,738

)

(387,240

)



Tax on loss

(947,738

)

(387,240

)



8.

INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT



As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements.



WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


9.

INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS



Group


Goodwill

£   



COST


At 1 October 2024


and 31 December 2024

16,804,235




AMORTISATION


At 1 October 2024

741,228




Amortisation for period

424,057




At 31 December 2024

1,165,285




NET BOOK VALUE


At 31 December 2024

15,638,950




At 30 September 2024

16,063,007




10.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS



Group


Improvements



Freehold


to


Plant and


property


property


machinery

£   

£   

£   



COST


At 1 October 2024

6,079,500


3,280,932


17,706,032




Additions

-


105,110


936,592




Disposals

-


-


-




At 31 December 2024

6,079,500


3,386,042


18,642,624




DEPRECIATION


At 1 October 2024

-


432,951


989,018




Charge for period

-


255,333


576,546




Eliminated on disposal

-


-


-




At 31 December 2024

-


688,284


1,565,564




NET BOOK VALUE


At 31 December 2024

6,079,500


2,697,758


17,077,060




At 30 September 2024

6,079,500


2,847,981


16,717,014




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


10.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued



Group



Fixtures



and


Motor



fittings


vehicles


Totals

£   

£   

£   



COST


At 1 October 2024

362,940


2,865,569


30,294,973




Additions

12,979


23,062


1,077,743




Disposals

-


(60,191

)

(60,191

)



At 31 December 2024

375,919


2,828,440


31,312,525




DEPRECIATION


At 1 October 2024

28,724


115,139


1,565,832




Charge for period

18,888


184,903


1,035,670




Eliminated on disposal

-


(24,990

)

(24,990

)



At 31 December 2024

47,612


275,052


2,576,512




NET BOOK VALUE


At 31 December 2024

328,307


2,553,388


28,736,013




At 30 September 2024

334,216


2,750,430


28,729,141





No depreciation is provided for freehold property as the residual value is determined to be equal to the current carrying value.


11.

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS



Company


Shares in


group


undertaking

£   



COST


At 1 October 2024


and 31 December 2024

8,000,000




NET BOOK VALUE


At 31 December 2024

8,000,000




At 30 September 2024

8,000,000





WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


11.

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued




Subsidiary undertakings



The following were subsidiary undertakings of the company:



Name


Registered Office


Class of shares


Holding




West Moorland Bidco

Limited


George Henry Road, Great Bridge, Tipton,

West Midlands, England, DY4 7BZ


Ordinary


100%






Parent Company Guarantee for Subsidiary Audit Exemption


In accordance with section 479C of the Companies Act 2006, the Company has provided guarantees in respect of all liabilities outstanding at the end of the financial year, as defined in section 479A(2) of that Act, for the following subsidiary undertakings incorporated in the United Kingdom, in order that those subsidiaries may be exempt from audit under section 479A of the Companies Act 2006:



   West Moorland Bidco Limited


Company number 15576311




   West Moorland Propco 1 Limited


Company number 15576998




   West Moorland Propco 2 Limited


Company number 15576991




12.

STOCKS



Group


31.12.24

30.9.24


£   

£   



Stocks

3,109,948


4,545,934




13.

DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR




Group


Company


31.12.24

30.9.24

31.12.24

30.9.24


£   

£   

£   

£   



Trade debtors

8,517,973


14,427,461


-


-




Other debtors

1,361,422


1,827,072


-


-




VAT

987,204


1,814,788


18,915


39,522




Prepayments

693,311


1,028,559


31,348


31,459



11,559,910


19,097,880


50,263


70,981




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


14.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR




Group


Company


31.12.24

30.9.24

31.12.24

30.9.24


£   

£   

£   

£   



Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 16)

11,578,038


14,122,924


-


-




Hire purchase contracts and finance leases (see note 17)

989,602


986,930


-


-




Trade creditors

7,207,896


8,323,467


151,242


37,750




Amounts owed to group undertakings

-


-


159,860


199,382




Tax

42,989


42,989


-


-




Social security and other taxes

110,975


114,637


-


-




Other creditors

450,008


294,885


-


-




Accrued expenses

324,193


478,146


11,000


6,000



20,703,701


24,363,978


322,102


243,132





Bank loans and hire purchase contracts are secured by the way of  fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including goodwill, book debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, fixed plant & machinery.


15.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR




Group


31.12.24

30.9.24


£   

£   



Other loans (see note 16)

32,000,000


32,000,000




Hire purchase contracts and finance leases (see note 17)

3,545,950


3,794,952




Deferred consideration

1,798,287


1,762,795



37,344,237


37,557,747




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


16.

LOANS



An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:



Group


31.12.24

30.9.24


£   

£   



Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:




Bank loans

6,078,038


10,622,924




Loans

5,500,000


3,500,000



11,578,038


14,122,924




Amounts falling due between two and five years:




Loan notes

32,000,000


32,000,000





The expiry date of bank loans range from August 2026 to July 2030. Interest rates vary from 5.8% to 8.5%.



The loan of £5,500,000 (30.9.24: £3,500,000) relates to a rolling credit facility provided by the ultimate controllingparty, Endless V (GP) LP acting as General Partner to Endless V A LP and Endless V B LP. This attracts interest at 8% and is repayable on demand. This liability is secured via a fixed and floating charge over the company's assets.




Loan notes of £32,000,000 (30.9.24: £32,000,000) relates to loan notes provided by the ultimate controllingparty, Endless V (GP) LP acting as General Partner to Endless V A LP and Endless V B LP. This attracts interest at 8% and is repayable on 23 April 2029. This liability is secured via a fixed and floating charge over the company's assets.


17.

LEASING AGREEMENTS



Minimum lease payments fall due as follows:



Group


Hire purchase contracts


Finance leases  


31.12.24

30.9.24

31.12.24

30.9.24


£   

£   

£   

£   



Net obligations repayable:


Within one year

32,304


32,304


957,298


954,626




Between one and five years

43,072


51,148


3,502,878


3,743,804



75,376


83,452


4,460,176


4,698,430




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


18.

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES



Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:




31.12.24  


30.9.24  




Balances:


£    


£    





Advanced capital allowances


4,705,690


4,644,917




Tax losses


(3,225,297

)

(2,217,563

)




1,480,393


2,427,354






31.12.24  




Movements in the year:



£    





Liability at 1 October 2024



2,427,354




Provided during the period



(946,961

)




1,480,393





19.

CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL



Allotted, issued and fully paid:


Number:

Class:

Nominal

31.12.24

30.9.24



value:

£   

£   



850,000

A1 Ordinary

0.01

8,500


8,500




20.

RESERVES



Group


Retained


Share



earnings


premium


Totals

£   

£   

£   




At 1 October 2024

(3,797,336

)

7,991,500


4,194,164




Deficit for the period

(4,275,441

)

(4,275,441

)



At 31 December 2024

(8,072,777

)

7,991,500


(81,277

)




WEST MOORLAND TOPCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15575862)


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024


21.

ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY



The ultimate controlling party is Endless V (GP) LP acting as General Partner to Endless V A LP and Endless V B LP.