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Registered number: 09254057
PD Industrial Ltd
Strategic Report, Directors' Report and
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 October 2024
Contents
Page
Strategic Report 1—2
Directors' Report 3—4
Independent Auditor's Report 5—7
Profit and Loss Account 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income 9
Balance Sheet 10
Statement of Changes in Equity 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12—19
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Strategic Report
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Review of the Business
The company continued to develop its inspection repair business during 2024, this is a result of its investment and development of the Theia inspection portal which is being rolled out to key customers. Whilst the turnover on large installation projects was reduced in 2024 the inspection and repair business continues to deliver and contribute to turnover, the business continues to develop its warehouse support for customers with ever increasing demand for warehouse storage capacity and distribution logistics. The company is well positioned to meet customers requirements with an outstanding reputation for delivering customer focused solutions. The company has also maintained and strengthened its market position by developing relationships with all stakeholders including supplier, customers and employees. The directors have made strategic investments in critical areas which will ensure the continued development of the company including Sales Marketing, Project Design, Contract Operations, Project Delivery, IT Business Processes and Accounting Systems.
Year end October 24 delivered a financial performance with turnover of £13.4 Million with contributions from all revenue streams, operating  profit margin was maintained across all activities. The Company overhead cost increased in proportion to staffing levels with some exceptional one off investment costs which were associated with the implementation of new project accounting processes, delivering a final pre tax net profit of £1.2 million.
Capital expenditure during the year was principally on the development of the Zeus IT project management system and continued investment in tools equipment and vehicles for the expansion of our contract fitting teams.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
  • Market share - Continue the development of innovative products and services to maintain and increase the groups market share and lead at the forefront of new ideas;
  • Contract Labour - Continue Investing in the training and development of directly employed fitters and equipment to reduce the reliance on sub contract labour;
  • Health and safety - Continued development and implementation of Health and safety and environmental control systems to manage HSE risks;
  • Staffing -Continue staff and IT development programmes to increase productivity and efficiency within the business.
Future Developments
The company has a number of future development plans which include both products, IT and services,  development of the Zeus business and project management system and plans to integrate it with our Sage accounting systems, continued development and roll out of the Theia inspection portal which offers clients the opportunity for efficiency and cost savings has huge potential. The company is also developing a number of  quick repair products for Racking which will reduce repair turnaround times and customer operational costs. They will be  an additional driver to increasing future turnover and profitability.
Dividends
The value of dividends paid amounted to £1,800,000 (2023: £Nil).
The directors recommended a final dividend of £NIL .
Post Balance Sheet Events
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end.
Key Performance Indicators
Key performance indicators targeting both financial and operational parameters are monitored these include Sales input targets for monthly GP, Operational project budgets against actual costs, project completion dates and Final GP achieved. Staff bonuses and commissions payments are triggered on satisfactory KPI results. Staff motivation has been a key to the growth and development of the business during the year and will continue in the coming year. The directors can report that the Gross margin target throughout 2024 has been achieved and are confident that margins can be maintained in the coming year.
Financial risk management
Cash flow within the company remains strong with strictly controlled credit management, stage payment financing for projects and wide use of credit risk data ensured bad debt is well managed for both new and existing customers. Project costs are monitored against budgets throughout the project and extensive cash flow reports are produced on a regular basis to monitor and predict movement and demands on cash. The directors are confident that the company has the liquidity and resources to meet its financial obligations.
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Environmental and social governance policies
The directors are committed to identifying and  implementing measures to reduce the companies environmental impact and promote a culture of social governance within the organisation. Policies have been formulated at board level and communicated throughout the organisation which include procedures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for Anti Slavery, social inclusion, anti corruption and staff welfare.
A programme of measures has been implemented throughout the year to identify and address business activities to reduce the environmental impact  including, reducing waste output, waste recycling and Fuel efficient replacement vehicles . The directors carry out regular reviews to monitor progress. The Company is subject to 3rd party independent audit and accreditation areas of compliance include Health Safety, Environmental, business management systems and records. 
On behalf of the board
P Bradburn
Director
02/06/2025
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Directors' Report
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Principal Activity
The company's principal activities are associated with the provision of warehouse infrastructure and services including the design, procurement, supply and installation of storage systems, mezzanine floors, office partitioning, storage safety inspections and remedial works.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
P Bradburn
T R Deakin
D P Hardiman
Matters covered in the Strategic Report
The company has chosen, in accordance with s414C(11) of the Companies Act, to set out in the company's strategic report information which would otherwise be required by Schedule 7 of the 'Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008' to be contained in the directors' report. Information on principal risks and uncertainties, and future developments has been included in the strategic report.
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', 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 the financial statements the directors are required to:
  • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
  • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
  • state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102, 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 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 of Disclosure of Information to Auditors
In the case of each director in office at the date the Directors' Report is approved: 
  • so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware; and
  • they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.
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Independent Auditors
The auditors, TAG Assurance Services Limited, have indicated their willingness to continue in office and a resolution concerning their re-appointment will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
On behalf of the board
P Bradburn
Director
02/06/2025
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Independent Auditor's Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of PD Industrial Ltd for the year ended 31 October 2024 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes of Equity and the related notes, 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
In our opinion the financial statements:
  • give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 October 2024 and of its profit/(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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions Relating to Going Concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 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 other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
  • the Strategic Report and Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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Matters on Which We Are Required to Report by Exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
  • adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
  • the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records or returns; or
  • certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
  • we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3—4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal control.
We review financial statement disclosures and undertake testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We perform audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business.
We evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
We enquire of management around actual and potential litigation and claims.
We conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
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 that we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
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Shaun Philpott (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of TAG Assurance Services Limited , Statutory Auditor
02/06/2025
TAG Assurance Services Limited
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
Unit 8, Pendeford Place
Pendeford Business Park, Wobaston Road
Wolverhampton
WV9 5HD
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Profit and Loss Account
2024 2023
Notes £ £
TURNOVER 13,432,296 20,421,569
Cost of sales (8,706,436 ) (14,606,205 )
GROSS PROFIT 4,725,860 5,815,364
Administrative expenses (3,384,257 ) (3,126,742 )
Other operating expenses (160,891 ) (67,984 )
OPERATING PROFIT 3 1,180,712 2,620,638
Exceptional items - (96,522)
Profit on disposal of fixed assets - 5,239
Interest payable and similar charges 6 (8,595 ) (13,589 )
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 1,172,117 2,515,766
Tax on Profit 7 (461,206 ) (483,878 )
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION BEING PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 710,911 2,031,888
The notes on pages 12 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
2024 2023
£ £
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 710,911 2,031,888
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR - -
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 710,911 2,031,888
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 09254057
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 8 175,474 114,997
Tangible Assets 9 382,514 150,121
557,988 265,118
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 10 83,710 37,388
Debtors 11 3,403,050 3,088,616
Cash at bank and in hand 1,815,156 3,374,850
5,301,916 6,500,854
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 12 (4,578,660 ) (4,388,812 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 723,256 2,112,042
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,281,244 2,377,160
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 13 (26,515 ) (71,969 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 15 (72,405 ) (33,778 )
NET ASSETS 1,182,324 2,271,413
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 16 2 2
Profit and Loss Account 1,182,322 2,271,411
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,182,324 2,271,413
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
P Bradburn
Director
02/06/2025
The notes on pages 12 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Equity
Share Capital Profit and Loss Account Total
£ £ £
As at 1 November 2022 2 239,523 239,525
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income - 2,031,888 2,031,888
As at 31 October 2023 and 1 November 2023 2 2,271,411 2,271,413
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income - 710,911 710,911
Dividends paid - (1,800,000) (1,800,000)
As at 31 October 2024 2 1,182,322 1,182,324
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
PD Industrial Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 09254057 . The registered office is Unit 2 Calibre Industrial Park Laches Close, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV10 7DZ.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'' and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the company.
2.2. Financial Reporting Standard 102 - Reduced Disclosure Exemptions
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions 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 and Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17 (d);
  • the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48 (a) (iii), 11.48 (a) (iv), 11.48 (b) and 11.48 (c);
  • the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments Issues paragraphs 12.27, 12.29 (a), 12.29 (b), 12.29A and 12.30;
2.3. Going Concern Disclosure
After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. On this basis the directors are confident that the company has adequate resources to continue in operation and, accordingly, have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
2.4. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
• the company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
• the company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
• the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
• it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
• the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Rendering of services
Turnover from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
• the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
• it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
• the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
• the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.
When the outcome of a contract can be estimated reliably, contract revenue and contract costs are recognised on a contract by contract basis using the stage of completion basis.
The stage of completion of individual contracts is calculated on the proportion of total costs incurred at the reporting date as compared to the projected total costs at completion.
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2.4. Turnover - continued
Profit on long term contracts is taken as the work is carried out if the final outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty. The profit included is calculated on a prudent basis to reflect the proportion of the work carried out at the year-end, by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses. Turnover and cost of sales are calculated as a percentage of direct costs used. Turnover derived from variations on contracts are recognised only when they have been agreed by the customer. Full provision is made for losses on all contracts in the year in which they are first foreseen.
Amounts recoverable on long term contracts and payments on account
Amounts recoverable on long term contracts (AROC) represent the gross unbilled amount for contract work performed to date. They are measured at cost plus profit recognised to date less a provision for foreseeable losses and less progress billed.
AROC is presented in debtors on the balance sheet. If payments received from customers exceed income recognised, the difference is presented in payments received on account on the balance sheet. Payments on account are presented in creditors due within one year on the balance sheet.
2.5. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Other Intangible
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.
Amortisation is provided on the following bases:
       Software                                                      20% reducing balance
The carrying value of intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Improvements to leasehold property 33% straight line
Plant & Machinery 33% straight line
Motor Vehicles 25% reducing balance
Computer Equipment 33% straight line
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the profit and loss account.
At each balance sheet date, the directors review the carrying amounts of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an 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 the asset, the directors estimate the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately in the profit and loss account.
2.7. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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2.8. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.
At each balance sheet date, stocks assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
2.9. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.10. Financial Instruments
The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties and loans to related parties.
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
2.11. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and 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 end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period 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 assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
2.12. Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
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2.13. Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The directors make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Management are also required to exercise judgement in the process of applying the company's accounting policies. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.
Recognition of profit on long term contracts
Profit recognition is based on an assessment of the overall profitability forecast on individual contracts. Losses are recognised as soon as they are foreseen. Profits are recognised by the directors when the outcome of the contract can be assessed with reasonable certainty. The profit recognised reflects that part of the total profit currently estimated to arise over the duration of the contract that fairly represents the profit attributable to work performed at the accounting date.
Trade debtors
The company reviews the recoverability of trade debtors and makes allowances for doubtful debts where considered appropriate.
Intangible assets and amortisation
The company is required to determine the fair value of intangible assets and estimate the useful economic life of those assets in order to determine appropriate amortisation rates. Both the initial valuation and the assessment of the assets' useful economic life require significant assumptions to be made. Changes in these underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the carrying value of these assets.
Useful lives of tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided so as to write down the assets to their residual values over their estimated useful lives as set out in the company's accounting policy. The selection of these estimated lives requires the exercise of management judgement. Useful lives are regularly reviewed and should management's assessment of useful lives shorten the depreciation charges in the financial statements would increase and carrying amounts of the assets would reduce accordingly.
3. Operating Profit
The operating profit is stated after charging:
2024 2023
£ £
Bad debts 60,833 850
Operating lease rentals 59,924 76,673
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 97,420 29,233
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets 31,993 29,132
4. Auditor's Remuneration
Remuneration received by the company's auditors and their associates during the year was as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Audit Services
Audit of the company's financial statements 23,300 24,000
5. Average Number of Employees
The directors did not receive any remuneration during the year.
The remuneration for the employees is borne by other companies within the group.
The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 3 (2023: 3)
3 3
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6. Interest Payable and Similar Charges
2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 7,649 9,576
Other finance charges 946 4,013
8,595 13,589
7. Tax on Profit
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows:
Tax Rate 2024 2023
2024 2023 £ £
Current tax
UK Corporation Tax 25.0% 23.0% 422,579 516,292
Prior period adjustment - (50,073 )
422,579 466,219
Deferred Tax
Deferred taxation 38,627 17,659
Total tax charge for the period 461,206 483,878
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit and the standard rate of corporation tax as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Profit before tax 1,172,117 2,515,766
Tax on profit at 25% (UK standard rate) 293,029 566,495
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 43,177 (33,109 )
Short term timing differences - (1,189 )
Prior period adjustment - (50,073 )
Current tax from unrecognised tax loss or credit 125,000 -
Deferred tax relating to changes in tax rates or laws - 1,754
Total tax charge for the period 461,206 483,878
8. Intangible Assets
Software
£
Cost
As at 1 November 2023 189,653
Additions 92,470
As at 31 October 2024 282,123
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Amortisation
As at 1 November 2023 74,656
Provided during the period 31,993
As at 31 October 2024 106,649
Net Book Value
As at 31 October 2024 175,474
As at 1 November 2023 114,997
9. Tangible Assets
Land & Property
Improvements to leasehold property Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 November 2023 133,454 213,963 150,210 497,627
Additions - 52,485 277,328 329,813
As at 31 October 2024 133,454 266,448 427,538 827,440
Depreciation
As at 1 November 2023 133,454 162,427 51,625 347,506
Provided during the period - 31,511 65,909 97,420
As at 31 October 2024 133,454 193,938 117,534 444,926
Net Book Value
As at 31 October 2024 - 72,510 310,004 382,514
As at 1 November 2023 - 51,536 98,585 150,121
10. Stocks
2024 2023
£ £
Finished goods and goods for resale 83,710 37,388
11. Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 1,916,489 1,723,182
Amounts recoverable on contracts 605,722 732,053
Prepayments and accrued income 84,143 420,688
Other debtors 126,568 207,083
Corporation tax recoverable assets 152,874 -
Amounts owed by group undertakings 517,254 5,610
3,403,050 3,088,616
Intercompany balances are unsecured, repayable on demand and do not bear any interest.
Trade debtors are stated after provisions for impairment of £45,000 (2023: £Nil).
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12. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 1,550,895 1,801,880
Bank loans and overdrafts 45,455 45,455
Payments on account 413,258 389,160
Amounts owed to group undertakings 2,504,912 1,642,275
Corporation tax - 429,762
Taxation and social security 20,968 12,777
Accruals and deferred income 43,172 67,503
4,578,660 4,388,812
Intercompany balances are unsecured, repayable on demand and do not bear any interest.
13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans 26,515 71,969
14. Loans
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2024 2023
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Bank loans 45,455 45,455
2024 2023
£ £
Amounts falling due between one and five years:
Bank loans 26,515 71,969
The bank loan balance outstanding at 31 October 2024 is £71,970 (2023: £117,424). The bank loan is made up of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan which is repayable in equal monthly instalments of £3,788 until May 2026. Interest is based on a floating rate basis, under which the interest will never be less than the margin of 2.67% per annum.
A fixed and floating charge over all current and future assets of the company is registered by Lloyds Bank PLC, in respect of these bank borrowings.
15. Deferred Taxation
The provision for deferred tax is made up as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Other timing differences 72,405 33,778
16. Share Capital
2024 2023
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 2 2
 2 Ordinary shares of £1 each
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17. Other Commitments
The total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as following:
2024 2023
£ £
Not later than one year 33,000 55,625
Later than one year and not later than five years 88,000 118,250
121,000 173,875
18. Dividends
2024 2023
£ £
On equity shares:
Final dividend paid 1,800,000 -
Dividends paid of £900,000 (2023: £Nil) per Ordinary share were paid during the year.
19. Reserves
Profit and loss account
The profit and loss account includes all current and prior year retained profits and losses.
20. Related Party Disclosures
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under 33.1A of the Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", not to disclose transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.
During the year, the company was charged £Nil (2023: £Nil) by companies under common control. At 31 October 2024, the company was owed £517,255 (2023: £5,610) by companies under common control. All amounts owed by companies under common control are interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are unsecured.
During the year, the company paid £160,891 (2023: £209,479) to HMRC on behalf of a company under common control. At 31 October 2024, this amount was provided for as it was deemed irrecoverable.
During the year, amounts of £9,415 (2023: £19,753) were advanced to the directors. At the year end £105,168 (2023: £95,753) was due from the directors to the company. The outstanding balance due from the directors is interest free, has no repayment date and is unsecured.
The remuneration of key management personnel is borne by other companies within the group.
21. Controlling Parties
The company is 100% owned by Bradburn & Hardiman UK Ltd , a company incorporated in the United Kingdom, and shares the registered office with the company.
At the balance sheet date, Bradburn & Hardiman UK Ltd is the parent of the smallest and largest group which prepares financial statements that consolidate this entity. Copies of the consolidated financial statements are available from Companies House.
The ultimate controlling parties are the directors of the company, by virtue of their shareholding.
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