Company registration number 10758946 (England and Wales)
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
9,283,222
4,967,162
Investments
6
1
1
9,283,223
4,967,163
Current assets
Stocks
82,331
69,347
Debtors
8
2,239,807
2,164,661
Cash at bank and in hand
999,035
456,684
3,321,173
2,690,692
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(2,755,948)
(1,318,825)
Net current assets
565,225
1,371,867
Total assets less current liabilities
9,848,448
6,339,030
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
10
(2,250,738)
Net assets
7,597,710
6,339,030
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
12
101
101
Share premium account
6,999,999
6,999,999
Profit and loss reserves
597,610
(661,070)
Total equity
7,597,710
6,339,030
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 16 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
P Flannery
J B Kappel
Director
Director
Company Registration No. 10758946
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
National Trench Safety UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 28, Moor Lane Trading Estate, Moxon Way, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS25 6ES.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 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 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
The company continues to be financed by intercompany loans from group undertakings in the USA who have confirmed they are able and willing to continue providing financial support to the company for the foreseeable future.
On the basis of this continued financial support being in place the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenue from fleet hire agreements is recognised on a straight line basis over the length of the agreement.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Software
3 years straight line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold improvements
over the life of the lease
Plant and equipment
1 - 12 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
3 years straight line
Computers
3 years straight line
Motor vehicles
3 years straight line
Right of use asset
over the life of the lease
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply.
1.8
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.
1.10
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.11
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.12
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and 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. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.13
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.14
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.16
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
There are no key accounting estimates.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
27
22
4
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
39,175
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
39,175
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Right of use asset
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
170,289
8,025,255
94,679
14,660
344,238
-
8,649,121
Additions
21,874
2,798,292
1,750
2,472
79,653
-
2,904,041
Disposals
(113,029)
(25,916)
-
(138,945)
Adjustment to opening equity
3,236,647
3,236,647
At 31 December 2024
192,163
10,710,518
96,429
17,132
397,975
3,236,647
14,650,864
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
66,170
3,309,347
45,870
12,266
248,306
-
3,681,959
Adjustment to opening equity
292,769
292,769
At 1 January 2024
66,170
3,309,347
45,870
12,266
248,306
292,769
3,974,728
Depreciation charged in the year
17,921
1,013,259
22,119
1,167
71,134
356,680
1,482,280
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(63,450)
(25,916)
-
(89,366)
At 31 December 2024
84,091
4,259,156
67,989
13,433
293,524
649,449
5,367,642
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
108,072
6,451,362
28,440
3,699
104,451
2,587,198
9,283,222
At 31 December 2023
104,119
4,715,908
48,809
2,394
95,932
-
4,967,162
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
1
1
7
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Shore and Pour Limited
28 Old Office Block, Moor Lane Trading Estate, Moxon Way, Sherburn In Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6ES
Ordinary shares
100.00
8
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,068,705
1,119,955
Amounts owed by group undertakings
336,852
336,852
Other debtors
33,197
16,300
Prepayments and accrued income
601,053
166,554
2,039,807
1,639,661
Deferred tax asset (note 11)
200,000
525,000
2,239,807
2,164,661
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
365,962
132,441
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,745,612
887,183
Taxation and social security
143,071
Other creditors
644,374
156,130
2,755,948
1,318,825
Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.
10
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
2,250,738
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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11
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Assets
Assets
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Tax losses
200,000
525,000
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Asset at 1 January 2024
(525,000)
Charge to profit or loss
325,000
Asset at 31 December 2024
(200,000)
The deferred tax asset set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to the utilisation of tax losses against future expected profits of the same period.
12
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
101
101
101
101
One Ordinary share of £1 each was allotted on 31 December 2023 for a total consideration of £7,000,000.
13
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:
The auditor's report was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Jonathan Ward
Statutory Auditor:
Azets Audit Services
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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14
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
The company has elected to early adopt IFRS 16 'Leases' as permitted under FRS 102, which allows entities to apply recognition and measurement requirements of IFRS standards in certain areas. As a result, the company has applied the requirements of IFRS 16 in full for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Under IFRS 16, all leases (with limited exceptions) are recognised on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability, calculated at the present value of future lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance cost and the reduction of the lease liability, with the right-of-use asset being depreciated over the terms of the lease.
This represents a change in accounting policy. Previously, operating leases were not recognised on the balance sheet and lease payments were charged to the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
At the end of the previous financial year, the operating lease commitment was:
2024
2023
£
£
321,166
15
Parent company
The immediate parent company is NTS Mikedon LLC, the ultimate parent company is TPRC Acquisition Inc.
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