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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 01075200
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Financial Statements
31 December 2024
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Officers and professional advisers
1
Strategic report
2
Directors' report
4
Independent auditor's report to the members
7
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Statement of financial position
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Officers and Professional Advisers
The board of directors
Mr P J Nicklin
Mr J D Nicklin
Mr J D Nicklin
Mrs H J Grainger
Mr J P Nicklin
Mr K J Allen
Mrs P F Nicklin
Company secretary
Mrs H J Grainger
Registered office
Jason House
91 - 95 King William Street
Amblecote
Stourbridge
West Midlands
England
DY8 4EY
Auditor
BSN Associates Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
3B Swallowfield Courtyard
Wolverhampton Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2JG
Bankers
HSBC
226 High Street
Dudley
West Midlands
England
DY1 1PQ
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Strategic Report
Year ended 31 December 2024
Business review
The directors are happy to announce that 2024 represented another year of continued success for HVC, with both turnover and profit finishing above our previous record year of 2023. Turnover saw a modest increase from £16.7m in 2023 to £17.4m, whilst profit before tax increased slightly to just under £3.5m. The directors view this slight fall in percentage terms profitability benignly as it largely represents investments in skilled personnel and systems, both of which contribute to advances in capacity, capability and resilience; ongoing processes which we deem absolutely necessary. As normal a keen eye on staffing and process efficiency has maintained our long term trend of increasing productivity, resulting in a 12% gain in turnover per employee in 2024 versus 2022. Largely attributable to recent significant investments in facilities and equipment, this is all the more impressive given many factory staff now take advantage of a recently introduced initiative permitting early finishes on Fridays. In line with HVC's longstanding conservative values, much of 2024's profit has remained within the business. Total reserves are now £12.5m (up from £11.3m last year) with cash now sitting at over £4m. The directors have every intention of using these resources to continue to make significant investments into operations, ensuring HVC is kept at the forefront of the UK ventilation industry. Research and development continues apace with both new products and evolutions of existing products being worked on constantly. Our links with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies and third party testing organisations all being invaluable in guiding this process to bring the best possible products to market. As always, improvement, innovation and growth remain our firm focuses.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Any of the following could materially and adversely impact the results of operations of our business. Loss of or changes in, building automation or facility management supply contracts with our major customers; delays or difficulties in new product development; the introduction of similar or superior technologies; financial instability or market decline of our major or component suppliers; a significant decline in the construction of new commercial buildings requiring interior control systems; changes in energy costs or governmental regulations that would decrease the incentive for customers to update or improve their interior control systems; increased energy efficiency legislation requirements and a decline in the outsourcing of facility management services. Domestically the Labour government is continuing the policy of previous governments of increasing the costs of employment, notably through increases to national insurance contributions and minimum wage levels. As all UK firms are affected by this it is not a risk solely to HVC however does warrant careful monitoring to ensure continued profitability. Internationally we are largely insulated from the negative effects of disruption to trade caused by the new US administration's rapidly changing policies by virtue of having very few US clients; indeed the uncertainty surrounding global trade may actually work in our favour as foreign firms seek to replace business, thus introducing more competition among suppliers. The company continues with risk management and operational policies with procedures implemented in all areas of the business. Furthermore, there is a robust supervision structure which allows management to account for the delivery of the company's contracts and to oversee relationships with its key stakeholders.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 4 July 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Mrs H J Grainger
Director
Registered office:
Jason House
91 - 95 King William Street
Amblecote
Stourbridge
West Midlands
England
DY8 4EY
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Directors' Report
Year ended 31 December 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024 .
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company during the year was the supply of heating and ventiliation equipment.
Directors
The directors who served the company during the year were as follows:
Mr P J Nicklin
Mr J D Nicklin
Mr J D Nicklin
Mrs H J Grainger
Mr J P Nicklin
Mr K J Allen
Mrs P F Nicklin
Dividends
Dividends paid during the year amounted to £1,492,133 (2023: £4,455,637). The directors do not recommend the payment of any further dividends.
Future developments
The company has chosen to disclose some of the information required by company law in the Strategic Report. This information is the review of the business including an indication of likely future developments and research and development activities.
Financial instruments
The company is exposed to some financial currency risk. The Company hedges foreign currency risk by holding amounts paid by US customers in dollars to pay for purchases in US dollars. As amounts build up in the US dollar account and the exchange rate is favourable, the Company will convert these balances back into GBP Sterling. Given the cash reserves of the Company, a long term view of exchange rate risk can be taken by the Directors.
Directors' responsibilities statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the strategic report, 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 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 profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Auditor
Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
- so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is unaware; and - they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a director to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 4 July 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Mrs H J Grainger
Director
Registered office:
Jason House
91 - 95 King William Street
Amblecote
Stourbridge
West Midlands
England
DY8 4EY
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Year ended 31 December 2024
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows 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, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: - give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended; - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; - 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 company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The 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. 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 there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
- the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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 and returns; or - certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the 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. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: - enquiry of management as to any knowledge of actual suspected or alleged fraud; - enquiry of management as to any actual or potential litigation; - enquiry of management of any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; - performing audit work over the risk of management overide of controls, and; - evaluating significant transactions outside the normal course of trade. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: - 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. - Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control. - Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. - Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' 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. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern. - Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 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 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.
Philippa Miller-Hawkes
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of
BSN Associates Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
3B Swallowfield Courtyard
Wolverhampton Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2JG
4 July 2025
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Year ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Turnover
4
17,450,295
16,709,884
Cost of sales
10,228,383
10,098,943
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Gross profit
7,221,912
6,610,941
Administrative expenses
3,861,905
3,238,497
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------------
Operating profit
5
3,360,007
3,372,444
Other interest receivable and similar income
9
122,793
57,370
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------------
Profit before taxation
3,482,800
3,429,814
Tax on profit
10
880,263
844,834
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------------
Profit for the financial year
2,602,537
2,584,980
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------------
Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income
78,441
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------------
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,602,537
2,663,421
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All the activities of the company are from continuing operations.
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
2,642,034
1,937,818
Current assets
Stocks
13
3,389,848
3,288,805
Debtors
14
3,942,921
4,094,459
Cash at bank and in hand
4,186,186
3,931,411
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11,518,955
11,314,675
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
15
1,264,277
1,676,985
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-------------
Net current assets
10,254,678
9,637,690
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-------------
Total assets less current liabilities
12,896,712
11,575,508
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
16
20,000
Provisions
17
393,817
203,017
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-------------
Net assets
12,482,895
11,372,491
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
22
2,000
2,000
Profit and loss account
23
12,480,895
11,370,491
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-------------
Shareholders funds
12,482,895
11,372,491
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the medium companies regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 July 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr J D Nicklin
Director
Company registration number: 01075200
H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Statement of Changes in Equity
Year ended 31 December 2024
Called up share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total
£
£
£
£
At 1 January 2023
2,000
527,517
12,635,190
13,164,707
Profit for the year
2,584,980
2,584,980
Other comprehensive income for the year:
Reclassification from revaluation reserve to profit and loss account
( 605,958)
605,958
Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income
10
78,441
78,441
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Total comprehensive income for the year
( 527,517)
3,190,938
2,663,421
Dividends paid and payable
11
( 4,455,637)
( 4,455,637)
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Total investments by and distributions to owners
( 4,455,637)
( 4,455,637)
At 31 December 2023
2,000
11,370,491
11,372,491
Profit for the year
2,602,537
2,602,537
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---------
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-------------
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,602,537
2,602,537
Dividends paid and payable
11
( 1,492,133)
( 1,492,133)
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----
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------------
Total investments by and distributions to owners
( 1,492,133)
( 1,492,133)
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----
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-------------
At 31 December 2024
2,000
12,480,895
12,482,895
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H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the financial year
2,602,537
2,584,980
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible assets
470,038
337,777
Other interest receivable and similar income
( 122,793)
( 57,370)
Gains on disposal of tangible assets
( 220)
( 2,311)
Tax on profit
880,263
844,834
Changes in:
Stocks
( 101,043)
215,110
Trade and other debtors
81,538
( 883,265)
Trade and other creditors
( 610,414)
( 77,800)
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Cash generated from operations
3,199,906
2,961,955
Interest received
122,793
57,370
Tax paid
( 491,757)
( 896,159)
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------------
Net cash from operating activities
2,830,942
2,123,166
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------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets
( 1,092,299)
( 437,464)
Proceeds from sale of tangible assets
8,265
12,992
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------------
Net cash used in investing activities
( 1,084,034)
( 424,472)
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------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid
( 1,492,133)
( 2,629,351)
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------------
Net cash used in financing activities
( 1,492,133)
( 2,629,351)
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------------
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
254,775
( 930,657)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
3,931,411
4,862,068
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------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
4,186,186
3,931,411
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H.V.C. Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Jason House, 91 - 95 King William Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4EY, England.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. The accounts have been rounded to the nearest pound.
Foreign currencies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term deposits with an original maturity date of three months or less.
Short term debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the income statement in other operating expenses.
Research and development
Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The following are the critical judgements that the directors have made in the process of applying the company's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. Valuation of stock Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Cost is calculated using the first-in, first out method and includes all purchase, transport, and handling costs in bringing stocks to their present location and condition. Useful life and residual values of tangible fixed assets The useful life and residual value of tangible assets are estimated based on the class of asset.
Government grants
Government grants in relation to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are recognised in the profit and loss account when the relevant expenditure has been incurred.
Revenue recognition
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods); the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.
Income tax
The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Operating leases
Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Freehold property
-
4% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
20% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Laboratory
-
20 % straight line
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the company are assigned to those units.
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
Government grants
Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense. Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
4. Turnover
Turnover arises from:
2024
2023
£
£
Sale of goods
17,450,295
16,709,884
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2024
2023
£
£
United Kingdom
15,129,858
13,840,327
Europe
2,320,437
2,869,557
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-------------
Total
17,450,295
16,709,884
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5. Operating profit
Operating profit or loss is stated after charging/crediting:
2024
2023
£
£
Depreciation of tangible assets
470,038
337,777
Gains on disposal of tangible assets
( 220)
( 2,311)
Impairment of trade debtors
31,318
5,059
(Gains) / losses on foreign currency translation
(19,916)
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---------
6. Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements
13,000
11,375
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7. Staff costs
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the directors, amounted to:
2024
2023
No.
No.
Production staff
100
100
Administrative staff
26
24
Management staff
7
7
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133
131
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----
The aggregate payroll costs incurred during the year, relating to the above, were:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
5,177,464
4,512,867
Social security costs
502,802
420,141
Other pension costs
178,297
167,022
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------------
5,858,563
5,100,030
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------------
8. Directors' remuneration
The directors' aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services was:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration
820,836
820,585
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans
93,542
93,542
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---------
914,378
914,127
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---------
The number of directors who accrued benefits under company pension plans was as follows:
2024
2023
No.
No.
Defined contribution plans
4
4
----
----
Remuneration of the highest paid director in respect of qualifying services:
2024
2023
£
£
Aggregate remuneration
130,247
130,247
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans
32,000
32,000
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---------
162,247
162,247
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---------
9. Other interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
81,037
61,970
Interest on corporation tax
41,756
(4,600)
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--------
122,793
57,370
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--------
10. Tax on profit
Major components of tax expense
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax:
UK current tax expense
689,463
795,266
Deferred tax:
Origination and reversal of timing differences
190,800
49,568
---------
---------
Tax on profit
880,263
844,834
---------
---------
Tax recognised as other comprehensive income or equity
The aggregate current and deferred tax relating to items recognised as other comprehensive income or equity for the year was £Nil
(2023: £ (78,441) ).
Reconciliation of tax expense
The tax assessed on the profit on ordinary activities for the year is higher than (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2023: 23.52 %).
2024
2023
£
£
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
3,482,800
3,429,814
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------------
Profit on ordinary activities by rate of tax
870,700
807,793
Adjustment to tax charge in respect of prior periods
( 19,000)
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes
16,042
20,066
Patent box deduction
(6,479)
(6,718)
Effect of superdeduction
(1,309)
Change in deferred tax rate
44,002
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------------
Tax on profit
880,263
844,834
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------------
11. Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Dividends paid during the year (excluding those for which a liability existed at the end of the prior year )
1,492,133
4,455,637
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------------
12. Tangible assets
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Laboratory
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 Jan 2024
1,760,078
1,382,760
333,870
635,779
37,439
4,149,926
Additions
1,036,198
13,389
132,712
1,182,299
Disposals
( 49,822)
( 49,822)
------------
------------
---------
---------
--------
------------
At 31 Dec 2024
1,760,078
2,418,958
347,259
718,669
37,439
5,282,403
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------------
---------
---------
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------------
Depreciation
At 1 Jan 2024
715,718
1,009,657
230,561
248,760
7,412
2,212,108
Charge for the year
70,410
233,015
34,456
124,669
7,488
470,038
Disposals
( 41,777)
( 41,777)
------------
------------
---------
---------
--------
------------
At 31 Dec 2024
786,128
1,242,672
265,017
331,652
14,900
2,640,369
------------
------------
---------
---------
--------
------------
Carrying amount
At 31 Dec 2024
973,950
1,176,286
82,242
387,017
22,539
2,642,034
------------
------------
---------
---------
--------
------------
At 31 Dec 2023
1,044,360
373,103
103,309
387,019
30,027
1,937,818
------------
------------
---------
---------
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------------
13. Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
3,181,013
3,138,195
Work in progress
61,066
114,578
Finished goods and goods for resale
147,769
36,032
------------
------------
3,389,848
3,288,805
------------
------------
14. Debtors
2024
2023
£
£
Trade debtors
3,783,623
3,880,996
Prepayments and accrued income
131,580
118,545
Other debtors
27,718
94,918
------------
------------
3,942,921
4,094,459
------------
------------
15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
416,973
1,087,536
Accruals and deferred income
174,303
154,433
Corporation tax
348,357
150,651
Social security and other taxes
256,336
228,124
Other creditors
68,308
56,241
------------
------------
1,264,277
1,676,985
------------
------------
16. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
20,000
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----
17. Provisions
Deferred tax (note 18)
£
At 1 January 2024
203,017
Additions
190,800
---------
At 31 December 2024
393,817
---------
18. Deferred tax
The deferred tax included in the statement of financial position is as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Included in provisions (note 17)
393,817
203,017
---------
---------
The deferred tax account consists of the tax effect of timing differences in respect of:
2024
2023
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
396,201
205,256
Pension plan obligations
( 2,384)
( 2,239)
---------
---------
393,817
203,017
---------
---------
19. Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in profit or loss as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 178,297 (2023: £ 167,022 ).
At the year end there were outstanding employee and employer contributions of £20,825 (2023: £19,523) due to the fund.
20. Government grants
The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Recognised in creditors:
Deferred government grants due after more than one year
20,000
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----
Included within accruals and deferred income falling due after more than one year is £20,000 in respect of a grant award made by the Made Smarter Adoption Programme - West Midlands. This is a scheme delivered by the West Midlands Combined Authority and was funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. HVC Supplies (Stourbridge) Limited are using this grant to fund computer hardware required for the Glass Works project. At the year end, the project was not complete, and it is is unlikely to be completed by 31 December 2025. Once the project is completed the grant award will be amortised over 5 years in line with the depreciation policy of the corresponding asset classification.
21. Financial instruments
Financial assets held at cost compromise cash at bank, trade debtors, amounts owed by group undertakings and other debtors and amount to £7,997,527. (2023: £7,907,325). Financial liabilities held at amortised cost compromise trade creditors, accruals and deferred income, director loan accounts and other creditors and amounted to £659,584 (2023: £1,298,210).
22. Called up share capital
Issued, called up and fully paid
2024
2023
No.
£
No.
£
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
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23. Reserves
Revaluation reserve - This reserve records the value of asset revaluations and fair value movements on assets recognised in other comprehensive income. These amounts are non-distributable. Profit and loss account - This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
24. Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1 Jan 2024
Cash flows
At 31 Dec 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
3,931,411
254,775
4,186,186
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---------
------------
25. Capital commitments
Capital expenditure contracted for but not provided for in the financial statements is as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Tangible assets
1,027,286
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------------
26. Operating leases
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Not later than 1 year
158,970
158,970
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
635,880
635,880
Later than 5 years
580,894
739,864
------------
------------
1,375,744
1,534,714
------------
------------
27. Related party transactions
The key management of the company are considered to be the directors and this figure can be found within the directors' remuneration note. There are no other related party transactions that require disclosure in the financial statements.
28. Controlling party
The immediate and ultimate parent company is Nicklin Capital Limited, which prepares the consolidated group financial statements. Nicklin Capital Limited is registered in England & Wales, and the registered office address is Jason House, 91 - 95 King William Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, DY8 4EY. Nicklin Capital Limited is considered to be the ultimate controlling party.