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Registered number: 08627563 UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED (FORMERLY MERCATEO UK LIMITED) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED CONTENTS
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Company information | 1
Balance sheet | 2
Notes to the financial statements | 3 - 10
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED COMPANY INFORMATION
Director | P Ledermann
Registered number | 08627563
Registered office | 16 Great Queen Street
| Covent Garden
| London
| WC2B 5AH
Independent auditor | Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP
| Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
| 16 Great Queen Street
| Covent Garden
| London
| WC2B 5AH
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|  | REGISTERED NUMBER:08627563
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
|  | 2024 |  | 2023
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Tangible fixed assets | 4 |  | 556 |  | 343
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | 5 | 1,550,330 |  | 991,444 |
Bank and cash balances |  | 1,606,628 |  | 1,465,639 |
|  | 3,156,958 |  | 2,457,083 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 6 | (2,960,314) |  | (2,338,205) |
Net current assets |  |  | 196,644 |  | 118,878
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 197,200 |  | 119,221
Net assets |  |  | 197,200 |  | 119,221
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 7 |  | 100 |  | 100
Profit and loss account |  |  | 197,100 |  | 119,121
Total equity |  |  | 197,200 |  | 119,221
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 profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime. The financial statements were approved, authorised for issue and signed by the sole director on:
P Ledermann
Director
Date: 10 September 2025
The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 2
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. | General information
Unite Procurement UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 16 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AH. The company changed its name on 6 February 2025 from Mercateo UK Limited to Unite Procurement UK Limited. The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 2.Accounting policies
| 2.1 | Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view. The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the company's accounting policies. The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
| 2.2 | Going concern
The director has reviewed the financial information of the company and has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The director is also in receipt of a letter of support from the company's parent undertaking confirming financial support for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Accordingly, the director continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
| 2.3 | Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Sale of goods Revenue 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 revenue 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. Page 3
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.4 | Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
|  |  |  | Office equipment | - | 8% |
|  |  |  | Computer equipment | - | 33% |
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 profit or loss.
| 2.5 | Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. The company’s policies for its major classes of financial assets and financial liabilities are set out below. Financial assets Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, intercompany working capital balances, and intercompany financing are initially recognised at transaction price, 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 for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Page 4
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
|  | Financial instruments (continued)
Financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Impairment of financial assets Financial assets measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account. For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date. For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If the financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss. Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party or (c) despite having retained some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires. Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an 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. Page 5
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.6 | Cash
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
| 2.7 | Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency The company's functional and presentational currency is Sterling (£). Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges. Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'administrative expenses'.
| 2.8 | Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
| 2.9 | Operating leases: the company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
| 2.10 | 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. Page 6
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.11 | Current and deferred taxation
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. 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. Current tax is the amount of income tax payable in respect of taxable profit for the year or prior years. 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 arises from timing differences that are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements. These timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements. 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. | Employees
| The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 18 (2023 - 15).
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UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. | Tangible fixed assets
|  | Office equipment | Computer equipment | Total
|  | £ | £ | £
| Cost |  |  |
| At 1 January 2024 | - | 2,783 | 2,783
| Additions | 363 | - | 363
| At 31 December 2024 | 363 | 2,783 | 3,146
| Depreciation |  |  |
| At 1 January 2024 | - | 2,440 | 2,440
| Charge for the year | 2 | 148 | 150
| At 31 December 2024 | 2 | 2,588 | 2,590
| Net book value |  |  |
| At 31 December 2024 | 361 | 195 | 556
| At 31 December 2023 | - | 343 | 343
5. | Debtors
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Trade debtors | 1,524,675 | 816,854
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | 4 | -
| Other debtors | 3,657 | 5,572
| Prepayments and accrued income | 21,994 | 169,018
|  | 1,550,330 | 991,444
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UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Trade creditors | 2,452,628 | 1,808,968
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | 203,389 | 415,391
| Corporation tax | 41,758 | 15,043
| Other taxation and social security | 125,399 | 64,218
| Accruals and deferred income | 137,140 | 34,585
|  | 2,960,314 | 2,338,205
7. | Share capital
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
|  | Allotted, called up and fully paid |  |
|  | 100 (2023 - 100) Ordinary shares of £1 each | 100 | 100
8. | Pension commitments
The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £34,016 (2023: £29,185). Contributions totalling £5,570 (2023: £3,981) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
9. | Commitments under operating leases
| At 31 December 2024 the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Not later than 1 year | 30,934 | 30,115
| Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years | 27,648 | 58,582
|  | 58,582 | 88,697
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UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. | Controlling party
The smallest group for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up is headed by Unite Holding SE, whose registered office is Grimmaischer Steinweg 8, 04103 Leipzig, Germany. Group financial statements are publicly available from www.unternehmensregister.de.
11. | Related party transactions
| The company has taken advantage of the exemption contained in FRS 102 section 33 "Related Party Disclosures" from disclosing transactions with entities which are a wholly owned part of the group.
12. | 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 18 September 2025 by Nicholas Winters (senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.
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