Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164 2024.0.164 2024-12-312024-12-31truefalse75true2024-01-01No description of principal activitytruetruefalse83truetruefalse 03936516 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 2024-12-31 03936516 2023-12-31 03936516 2023-01-01 03936516 c:CompanySecretary1 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director1 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director1 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director3 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director3 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director4 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director5 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Director6 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:RegisteredOffice 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:Buildings d:LongLeaseholdAssets 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:Buildings d:ShortLeaseholdAssets 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:Buildings d:ShortLeaseholdAssets 2024-12-31 03936516 d:Buildings d:ShortLeaseholdAssets 2023-12-31 03936516 d:PlantMachinery 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:PlantMachinery 2024-12-31 03936516 d:PlantMachinery 2023-12-31 03936516 d:PlantMachinery d:OwnedOrFreeholdAssets 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:OwnedOrFreeholdAssets 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2024-12-31 03936516 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2023-12-31 03936516 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments d:WithinOneYear 2024-12-31 03936516 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments d:WithinOneYear 2023-12-31 03936516 e:UnitedKingdom 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 e:UnitedKingdom 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 e:RestEuropeOutsideUK 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 e:RestEuropeOutsideUK 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 d:UKTax 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:UKTax 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 d:ShareCapital 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:ShareCapital 2024-12-31 03936516 d:ShareCapital 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 d:ShareCapital 2023-12-31 03936516 d:ShareCapital 2023-01-01 03936516 d:SharePremium 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:SharePremium 2024-12-31 03936516 d:SharePremium 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 d:SharePremium 2023-12-31 03936516 d:SharePremium 2023-01-01 03936516 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2024-12-31 03936516 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2023-01-01 2023-12-31 03936516 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2023-12-31 03936516 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2023-01-01 03936516 d:AcceleratedTaxDepreciationDeferredTax 2024-12-31 03936516 d:AcceleratedTaxDepreciationDeferredTax 2023-12-31 03936516 d:FurtherSpecificTypeProvisionContingentLiability1ComponentTotalProvisionsContingentLiabilities 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:FurtherSpecificTypeProvisionContingentLiability1ComponentTotalProvisionsContingentLiabilities 2024-12-31 03936516 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2024-12-31 03936516 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2023-12-31 03936516 c:OrdinaryShareClass2 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:OrdinaryShareClass2 2024-12-31 03936516 c:OrdinaryShareClass2 2023-12-31 03936516 c:FRS102 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:Audited 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:FullAccounts 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 c:PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 d:WithinOneYear 2024-12-31 03936516 d:WithinOneYear 2023-12-31 03936516 d:BetweenOneFiveYears 2024-12-31 03936516 d:BetweenOneFiveYears 2023-12-31 03936516 d:MoreThanFiveYears 2024-12-31 03936516 d:MoreThanFiveYears 2023-12-31 03936516 2 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 03936516 f:PoundSterling 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 xbrli:shares iso4217:GBP xbrli:pure

Registered number: 03936516
















ETAC LIMITED




ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


































img7814.png


ETAC LIMITED

 
COMPANY INFORMATION


DIRECTORS
K F Jakobsen (resigned 20 February 2025)
J Preater (resigned 12 February 2025)
S Clarke 
A King 
A Goode 




COMPANY SECRETARY
A Goode



REGISTERED NUMBER
03936516



REGISTERED OFFICE
Unit 60
Hartlebury Trading Estate

Hartlebury

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY10 4JD




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

1-3 College Yard

Worcester

WR1 2LB






ETAC LIMITED


CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1
Directors' Report
2 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Statement of Financial Position
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
11 - 12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13 - 25



ETAC LIMITED

 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present the Strategic Report of Etac Limited (the "Company") for the year end 31 December 2024.

BUSINESS REVIEW
 
A 17% (2023: 16%) improvement in working capital, 20% (2023: 11%) increase in turnover and 2% decrease in gross profit margin during 2024 contributed to a worsened EBIT % but a larger overall contribution as we invested in new product areas and routes to market which were successful and longer term will develop. In 2024 an Etac Group initiative was to carry on evaluating the overall cash position, with a balanced outlook on inventory to meet the customer demands in the NHS. The improved earnings in our business represent a positive development underpinning our confidence in financial strength through 2025. Etac’s market position remains strong with forecast for continued growth in sales and further investment into new markets in 2025. 

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
 
Over the last 3 financial periods, Brexit, Coronavirus and now the war in Ukraine all posed certain level of risk or impacted demand on certain product lines. To mitigate risk inventory levels were closely monitored with a level of safety stock to navigate through these periods, to ensure as uninterrupted supply as possible. We are working closely with sales to forecast peaks and troughs based on the market demands. This came to an end in 2024, but demand planning on a quarterly basis forms part of our standard procedures; with a monthly check in to ensure we are agile to make changes and communicate into manufacturing. We expect the government to look at a more sustainable way to use medical devices, with more pressure on recycle and value for money. Etac is well placed to work with total cost of ownership and working to be ahead of the curve when it comes to a sustainable approach. 

FINANCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 

        2024    2023
Gross profit margin      28.3%      30.2%
EBIT margin       3%    5%
Working capital      £4,530,255   £3,849,477


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by.




A Goode
Director

Date: 18 September 2025

Page 1

1
ETAC LIMITED

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT

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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements 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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £820,970 (2023: £1,001,599).

DIRECTORS

The directors who served during the year were:

K F Jakobsen (resigned 20 February 2025)
J Preater (resigned 12 February 2025)
S Clarke 
A King 
A Goode 

Page 2


ETAC LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Given the size of the Company, the directors have not delegated the responsibility of monitoring financial risk management to a subcommittee of the board. The policies set at corporate level are implemented by the Company's finance department. The department has documented policies and procedures setting out specific guidelines to manage price risk, foreign exchange risk, credit risk and liquidity risk, including the use of trade indemnity insurance to manage the credit risk. 
Price risk
Price risk is mitigated by appropriate controls over levels of inventory, both in terms of overall turnover and ageing. In addition, agreements are in place with certain key suppliers to provide pricing support in the event of a market price decline impacting on hand inventory. The Company has no exposure to equity securities price risk as it holds no equity investments.
Foreign exchange risk
As the Company operates in the UK the billing currency is typically Pounds Sterling so the exchange risk is minimal. However, the Company makes purchases in both US dollars and Euros. The risk relating to the settlement of related payables balances is covered by hedging arrangements managed at European level. Inventory purchased in US dollars is assessed regularly to ensure that the impact of foreign currency fluctuations is fairly reflected in the carrying value. As this forms a small proportion of overall inventory, and in the light of rapid inventory turnover the risk of a significant loss in realisable value of the inventory arising from foreign currency fluctuations is not considered material. 
Credit risk 
The Company's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade debtors. The Company has implemented policies that require appropriate credit checks on potential customers before sales are made. A significant proportion of credit limits are covered by a trade indemnity insurance policy. Credit limits, including those within insured limits, are reviewed on a regular basis. 
Liquidity risk 
The Company actively monitors its largest customers and has a specialised credit control function, which check each application for credit and conducts an ongoing assessment of its customers credit rating and financials to ensure prompt and accurate collection. Operational funding comes from an inter-Company loan facility with Etac AB which provides sufficient funds for our day-to-day operations and has no security requirements.

GOING CONCERN

The directors are confident that the Company will grow turnover and profitability in the forthcoming 12 / 24 months. Attention in the short to medium term has been on managing cashflow and working capital in general with the directors of the opinion that the Company can continue to operate within its current and future financial parameters and so continue to meet its debts as they fall due.
The Company's longer-term strategy for beyond 2025 is to maintain its market share and profitability and ultimately, to achieve some growth. The directors have continued to put measures in place to try and expand the markets in which the Company operates to achieve this. As such, the directors believe the Company to be a going concern and have adopted this assumption in preparing the financial statements.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Page 3


ETAC LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

AUDITORS

The auditorsBishop Fleming Audit Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 






A Goode
Director

Date: 18 September 2025

Unit 60
Hartlebury Trading Estate
Hartlebury
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 4JD

Page 4


ETAC LIMITED

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ETAC LIMITED
OPINION


We have audited the financial statements of Etac Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the 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; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


BASIS FOR OPINION


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur 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. 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 course of 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.


Page 5


ETAC LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ETAC LIMITED (CONTINUED)

OPINION 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 set out on page 2, 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.


Page 6


ETAC LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ETAC LIMITED (CONTINUED)

AUDITORS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' 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.

Our procedures surrounding the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement in relation to irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, included consideration of the following:
 
The nature of the sector, control environment and business performance;
Results of our enquiries of management and directors in relation to their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities within the Company; and
Any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to: identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.

As a result of these procedures, we have considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the areas of high risk to be in relation to revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK) we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.

We have also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures within the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standard 102 and UK tax legislation. In addition we considered provision of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental for the Company's ability to operate or avoid a material penalty. These included safeguarding regulations, health and safety regulations, employment legislation, and data protection laws.

Our audit procedures performed to respond to the risks identified included, but were not limited to:

Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess the recognition of revenue;
Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud;
Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
Review board minutes;
Identifying and testing journal entries, evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud; and
Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates.

Page 7


ETAC LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ETAC LIMITED (CONTINUED)

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from an error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


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 2006Our 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 Auditors' 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.






Andrew Wood FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
1-3 College Yard
Worcester
WR1 2LB

19 September 2025
Page 8


ETAC LIMITED

 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
29,061,920
24,213,122

Cost of sales
  
(20,842,144)
(16,910,528)

GROSS PROFIT
  
8,219,776
7,302,594

Distribution costs
  
(4,832,408)
(3,754,650)

Administrative expenses
  
(3,008,216)
(2,872,038)

Other operating income
 5 
531,809
477,848

OPERATING PROFIT
 6 
910,961
1,153,754

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
158,503
100,099

PROFIT BEFORE TAX
  
1,069,464
1,253,853

Tax on profit
 11 
(248,494)
(252,254)

PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
  
820,970
1,001,599

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023:£NIL).

The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

Page 9


ETAC LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03936516

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2024
2023
2023
Note
£
£
£
£

FIXED ASSETS
  

Tangible assets
 13 
2,224,267
1,702,621

  
2,224,267
1,702,621

CURRENT ASSETS
  

Stocks
 14 
2,123,854
1,661,344

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
3,795,836
3,995,509

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
5,921,133
3,969,573

  
11,840,823
9,626,426

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(7,286,997)
(5,776,949)

NET CURRENT ASSETS
  
 
 
4,553,826
 
 
3,849,477

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
  
6,778,093
5,552,098

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(258,456)
(293,431)

Other provisions
  
(440,000)
-

  
 
 
(698,456)
 
 
(293,431)

NET ASSETS
  
6,079,637
5,258,667


CAPITAL AND RESERVES
  

Called up share capital 
 20 
589,500
589,500

Share premium account
 21 
167,500
167,500

Profit and loss account
 21 
5,322,637
4,501,667

  
6,079,637
5,258,667


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





A Goode
Director

Date: 18 September 2025

The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

Page 10


ETAC LIMITED


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


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
589,500
167,500
4,501,667
5,258,667


COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

Profit for the year
-
-
820,970
820,970
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
-
-
820,970
820,970


TOTAL TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS
-
-
-
-


AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
589,500
167,500
5,322,637
6,079,637


The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

Page 11


ETAC LIMITED


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
589,500
167,500
4,000,068
4,757,068


COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

Profit for the year
-
-
1,001,599
1,001,599
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
-
-
1,001,599
1,001,599


CONTRIBUTIONS BY AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO OWNERS

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(500,000)
(500,000)


TOTAL TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS
-
-
(500,000)
(500,000)


AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
589,500
167,500
4,501,667
5,258,667


The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

Page 12


ETAC LIMITED

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

1.


GENERAL INFORMATION

Etac Limited (the "Company") is a private company, limited by shares and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Unit 60, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, DY10 4JD.
The Company's principal activity is marketing and distribution of manual disabled wheelchairs and accessories plus equipment for disabled children. 

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 Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.


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 (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
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 the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 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 paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of R82 A/S as at 31 December 2023 and these financial statements may be obtained from Parallelvej 3, DK-8751 Gedved, Denmark.

 
2.3

GOING CONCERN

The Company’s financial reports have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The directors have prepared forecasts and considered a range of plausible scenarios, and they are satisfied that the company has sufficient cash reserves to meet its liabilities as they fall due. At the date of the board of directors approving the Company’s 2024 financial statements, the management have determined that there are no material uncertainties that cast a doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months.
The directors have on approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the reasonable future. Thus, they have continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Page 13


ETAC LIMITED

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

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.4

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

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.

 
2.5

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.

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

INTEREST INCOME

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

Page 14


ETAC LIMITED

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

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.8

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 Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.9

CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXATION

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

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

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting 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 reporting date.


 
2.10

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.

Page 15


ETAC LIMITED

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

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


2.10
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (CONTINUED)

The company adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the company. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred. 

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:

Short-term leasehold improvements
-
6.67%
Plant and machinery
-
20 - 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.

 
2.11

STOCKS

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are 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 profit or loss.

 
2.12

DEBTORS

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.13

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.14

CREDITORS

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Page 16


ETAC LIMITED

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

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.15

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.16

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Statement of Financial Position when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

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

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

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Page 17


ETAC LIMITED

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

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


2.16
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)


Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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

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

 
2.17

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.


3.



JUDGEMENTS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. 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. 
Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and the residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technology advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 13 for the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment, and note 2.10 for the useful economic lives for each class of assets.
Impairment of debtors
The Company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience. See note 15 for the net carrying amount of the debtors.
Stock provisions
The Company makes provisions to slow moving products which have not sold in at least twelve months. This provision reduces the stock value by 25% after a certain time has passed, whereby after twenty four months the value is reduced by 75%. This is to minimise the effect of potential scrapping of obsolete products. In addition to this we depreciate all demo equipment over 3 years.

Page 18


ETAC LIMITED

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

4.


TURNOVER

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the only class of business. 

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
27,223,948
22,888,009

Rest of Europe
1,837,972
1,325,113

29,061,920
24,213,122



5.


OTHER OPERATING INCOME

2024
2023
£
£

Other operating income
531,809
477,848

531,809
477,848



6.


OPERATING PROFIT

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation on tangible assets
535,028
427,264

(Profit)/loss on foreign exchange
(5,898)
(3,024)

Other operating lease rentals
13,187
8,699

Profit on sale of tangible assets
-
(97,679)


7.


AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
23,920
23,000

Page 19


ETAC LIMITED

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

8.


EMPLOYEES

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
4,107,894
3,459,745

Social security costs
436,219
354,522

Cost of defined contribution scheme
74,099
64,251

4,618,212
3,878,518


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Administration
83
75


9.


DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
570,528
519,362

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
5,283
5,283

575,811
524,645


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2023: 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £193,459 (2023: £179,162).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £1,321 (2023: £1,321).


10.


INTEREST RECEIVABLE

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
158,503
100,099

Page 20


ETAC LIMITED

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

11.


TAXATION


2024
2023
£
£

CORPORATION TAX


Current tax on profits for the year
265,769
277,640

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
17,700
-


283,469
277,640


TOTAL CURRENT TAX
283,469
277,640

DEFERRED TAX


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(34,975)
16,434

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
(41,820)

TOTAL DEFERRED TAX
(34,975)
(25,386)


TAX ON PROFIT
248,494
252,254

FACTORS AFFECTING TAX CHARGE FOR THE YEAR

The tax assessed for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023: 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,069,464
1,253,853


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023: 23.5%)
267,366
294,913

EFFECTS OF:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
-
469

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
17,700
-

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
1,087
(2,281)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods - deferred tax
(37,659)
(41,820)

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
-
973

TOTAL TAX CHARGE FOR THE YEAR
248,494
252,254

Page 21


ETAC LIMITED

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

12.


DIVIDENDS

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends paid
-
500,000


13.


TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS





Short-term leasehold property improvements
Plant and machinery
Total

£
£
£



COST


At 1 January 2024
813,895
1,683,493
2,497,388


Additions
506,691
599,441
1,106,132


Disposals
-
(219,623)
(219,623)



At 31 December 2024

1,320,586
2,063,311
3,383,897



DEPRECIATION


At 1 January 2024
27,232
767,535
794,767


Charge for the year on owned assets
30,786
516,242
547,028


Disposals
-
(182,165)
(182,165)



At 31 December 2024

58,018
1,101,612
1,159,630



NET BOOK VALUE



At 31 December 2024
1,262,568
961,699
2,224,267



At 31 December 2023
786,663
915,958
1,702,621


14.


STOCKS

2024
2023
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
2,123,854
1,661,344

2,123,854
1,661,344


The carrying value of stocks are stated net of impairment losses totalling £1,093,077 (2023: £958,228). Impairment losses totalling £134,849 (2023: £70,956) were recognised in profit and loss.

Page 22


ETAC LIMITED

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

15.


DEBTORS

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
3,520,028
3,226,245

Amounts owed by group undertakings
26,074
24,886

Prepayments and accrued income
199,275
181,404

Tax recoverable
50,459
562,974

3,795,836
3,995,509


Amounts owed by group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.


16.


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
5,921,133
3,969,573



17.


CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
338,604
876,319

Amounts owed to group undertakings
4,665,975
2,885,116

Other taxation and social security
911,897
916,016

Accruals and deferred income
1,370,521
1,099,498

7,286,997
5,776,949


Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.

Page 23


ETAC LIMITED

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

18.


DEFERRED TAXATION




2024
2023


£

£






At beginning of year
(293,431)
(318,817)


Charged to profit or loss
34,975
25,386



AT END OF YEAR
(258,456)
(293,431)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(258,456)
(293,431)


19.


PROVISIONS




Dilapidations provision

£





Other movements
440,000



AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
440,000


20.


SHARE CAPITAL

2024
2023
£
£
ALLOTTED, CALLED UP AND FULLY PAID



162,000 (2023: 162,000) Non-voting ordinary shares of £1.00 each
162,000
162,000
427,500 (2023: 427,500) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
427,500
427,500

589,500

589,500

Non-voting ordinary shares have no voting rights attached to them. There are no other restrictions in place on either class, and no preferences or rights that differentiate the two classes, aside from the aforementioned voting rights. Ordinary shares have full rights attached to them.


Page 24


ETAC LIMITED

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

21.


RESERVES

Share premium account

The share premium account represents consideration received on the issue of share capital in excess of its nominal value, less costs incurred in connection with the issue.

Profit and loss account

Profit and loss account represents all net gains and losses and transactions with owners (e.g. dividends) that are not recognised elsewhere.


22.


PENSION COMMITMENTS

The Company operates a defined contribution 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 £74,099 (2023: £64,251). 

At the year end the Company had outstanding pension contributions of £20,695 (2023: £31,405) and these are included within creditors.


23.


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
228,833
217,760

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
891,630
869,479

Later than 5 years
1,629,599
1,955,519

2,750,062
3,042,758


24.


RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

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


25.


CONTROLLING PARTY

The Company's immediate Parent Company is R82 A/S, a Company incorporated in Denmark. R82 A/S is the parent of the largest and smallest group of which the Company is a member and for which group financial statements are prepared. Copies of these group accounts can be obtained from R82 A/S's registered office at Parallelvej 3, DK-8751 Gedved, Denmark. 
The ultimate parent undertaking is Nordstjeman Investment AB, incorporated in Sweden. 

 
Page 25