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Registered number: 01422179


 

E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 
ANNUAL REPORT
 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01422179

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 6 
137,949
-

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
4,818,415
4,492,330

Cash at bank and in hand
  
502,666
349,925

  
5,321,081
4,842,255

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(1,443,927)
(1,346,971)

Net current assets
  
 
 
3,877,154
 
 
3,495,284

  

Net assets
  
4,015,103
3,495,284


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 9 
94
94

Capital redemption reserve
  
36
36

Profit and loss account
  
4,014,973
3,495,154

Shareholders' funds
  
4,015,103
3,495,284


The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

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

The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
G Mcdonald
Director

Date: 21 May 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
94
36
4,346,092
4,346,222


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
149,062
149,062

Dividends paid
-
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)



At 1 January 2024
94
36
3,495,154
3,495,284


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
519,819
519,819


At 31 December 2024
94
36
4,014,973
4,015,103


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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

E.S.A. (Market Research) 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 Company information page.

2.


Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK  and Republic of Ireland' including the provisions of Section 1A 'Small Entities' and the Companies Act 2006.

3.Accounting policies

 
3.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on a going concern basis, as explained further in this note.
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£) and balances are rounded to the nearest pound.

  
3.2

Significant judgements and estimates

The directors make a number of assessments which require judgement, estimates and assumptions in preparing the accounts and can have a significant effect upon the financial statements.
Useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible fixed assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets, the useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates and the physical condition of the assets.
Impairment of debtors
The Company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other receivables. Management considers factors including; the credit rating of the receivable, the ageing profile of receivables and historical experience.
Accrued income
In assessing the values attributable to contracts in progress at the Balance Sheet date, turnover and costs are accrued based upon the stage of completion of the contract and expected gross profit margins. Completion stage is based on project management’s knowledge of the job and progress on time- sheets and other elements.

  
3.3

Turnover

Turnover represents the value of work undertaken by the Company in the financial year, which has been completed and accepted by clients under terms of their contracts with the Company. In assessing the values attributable to contracts in progress at the Balance Sheet date, turnover is accrued based upon the stage of completion of the contract.
Turnover is recognised on projects as project activity progresses. Therefore determining the stage of completion of projects inherently carries estimation uncertainty. 

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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.4

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
Computer software is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of three years. 

 
3.5

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Short-term leasehold property
-
in accordance with lease
Plant and machinery
-
33% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
-
33% on cost
Computer equipment
-
33% on cost

 
3.6

Taxation

Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance Sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

 
3.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.Accounting policies (continued)

  
3.8

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the obligation will be required to be settled, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Provisions are discounted when the time value of money is material.

 
3.9

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' 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 trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.Accounting policies (continued)


3.9
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial liabilities (continued)
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
3.10

Going concern

The directors believe the business to be a going concern and the financial statements have been prepared on that basis. The Company retains the support and financial backing of the group as a whole. 
The directors have reviewed and considered relevant information, including the annual budget and future cash flows covering a period of 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements in making their assessment. Based on assessment, the directors consider that the Company maintains an appropriate level of liquidity, sufficient to meet the demands of the business including any capital and servicing obligations. 
In addition, the Company's assets are assessed for recoverability on a regular basis, and the directors consider that the Company is not exposed to losses on these assets which would affect their decision to adopt the going concern basis. 
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that there are no material uncertainties that lead to significant doubts upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Thus, the directors have continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.

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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Employees
55
52


5.


Intangible assets




Computer software

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
28,897



At 31 December 2024

28,897



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
28,897



At 31 December 2024

28,897



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
-



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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Tangible fixed assets





Improvements to property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
163,423
108,635
100,043
697,717
1,069,818


Additions
113,337
-
-
67,596
180,933



At 31 December 2024

276,760
108,635
100,043
765,313
1,250,751



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
163,423
108,635
100,043
697,717
1,069,818


Charge for the year on owned assets
13,718
-
-
29,266
42,984



At 31 December 2024

177,141
108,635
100,043
726,983
1,112,802



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
99,619
-
-
38,330
137,949



At 31 December 2023
-
-
-
-
-


7.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
881,128
846,200

Amounts owed by group undertakings
3,700,000
3,340,000

Other debtors
160
160

Prepayments and accrued income
237,127
305,970

4,818,415
4,492,330


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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
308,882
311,760

Corporation tax
148,384
139,478

Other taxation and social security
225,843
269,565

Accruals and deferred income
760,818
626,168

1,443,927
1,346,971



9.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Authorised, allotted, called up and fully paid



94 (2023: 94) Ordinary shares of £1 each
94
94



10.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
81,491
141,250

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
558,792
-

Later than 5 years
756,697
-


11.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the Group.


12.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is BDRC Group Limited, a company incorporated in the UK.

The ultimate parent undertaking is Xpage, a company incorporated in France. Xpage prepares group financial statements and copies can be obtained from 75 Rue Saint-Jean 31130, Balma, France.

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E.S.A. (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 21 May 2025 by Daley Tyndale FCCA (senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Cooper Parry.


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