Company Registration No. 00532158 (England and Wales)
Belzona International Limited
Annual report and
group financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Belzona International Limited
Company information
Directors
B A Nisill
J D Pugh
N A Robinson
J C Svendsen
Company number
00532158
Registered office
Claro Road
Harrogate
North Yorks
England
HG1 4DS
Independent auditor
Saffery LLP
10 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Belzona International Limited
Contents
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 6
Directors' responsibilities statement
7
Independent auditor's report
8 - 10
Group statement of comprehensive income
11
Group statement of financial position
12
Company statement of financial position
13
Group statement of changes in equity
14
Company statement of changes in equity
15
Group statement of cash flows
16
Notes to the financial statements
17 - 32
Belzona International Limited
Strategic report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1

The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

 

The strategic report has been prepared by the directors in accordance with section 414(a) to (d) of the Companies Act 2006 and sets out a balanced and comprehensive analysis of the developments and performance of the group's business during the financial year and the position of the group at the end of the financial year consistent with the size and complexity of the group s business.

Principal activities

The group's principal activity is the manufacture and sale of specialist repair and maintenance products for machinery, equipment and structures. These sales are made through a network of global independent stocking distributorships, as well as directly to end users in the UK and certain overseas markets.

Review of the business

Over the course of 2024, the group continued to progress its strategy to be a leading manufacturer of specialist repair and maintenance products. Overall group revenues decreased in 2024 by 4.7%. The reduction in sales was offset by operational efficiencies leading to a 10.1% increase in 2024 profit before tax.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The group continues to be affected by inflationary pressures, particularly in relation to employment costs and raw material prices. The group mitigates inflationary increases by developing strong supplier relationships, allowing it to purchase more favourably. Salary benchmarking is in place to ensure that the group can attract and retain the people it needs to effectively run the business. This has come at a higher cost that the group accepts as being part of maintaining its competitive advantage.

 

The group has also been impacted by the change of Government, both in the UK and USA. Frequent proposals of policy change have introduced greater uncertainty, complicating both short- and long-term strategic planning.

 

Overall, the group’s global position allows it to balance risk around the world by mitigating regional uncertainties and developing revenues in key markets as they become more favourable.

Key performance indicators

The directors of Belzona use the following measurements to assess the financial performance of the business on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis .

 

2024              2023

£         %         £

Turnover                     44,633,926     -4.73%        46,847,927

Gross profit                     27,907,657     2.98%        27,099,221

Profit before tax                     12,665,878     10.14%     11,499,136

 

In 2024, group sales declined by 4.7%, driven primarily by reduced demand in North America and across the group’s other international export markets.

 

The board remains committed to continuous operational review and tight financial control processes. This had a positive impact on profit before tax which saw a 10.1% increase in 2024 versus 2023.

 

The group continues to invest in research and development, with a view to products launches or upgrades that can both break into new markets and maintain competitive advantage in existing markets. During 2024 Belzona released one new product and three reformulated products to the market.

 

Belzona International Limited
Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
2
Financial risk management

The group perceives its significant risks to include currency exchange risk, inflation, and employment costs.

 

The group mitigates exchange risk by trading in the currency in which each group company is based, therefore passing the exchange risk to distributors.

 

The group maintains a policy of rigorous financial review and control alongside an ethos of developing strong relationships with key suppliers, this allows costs to be managed more effectively, reducing, but not eliminating, the full impact of inflationary pressures.

 

Employee costs form a significant part of the groups cost base. Payroll inflation has been a constant over the year. The group realises the significant contribution its employees make and undertakes salary benching marking, ongoing training programmes and commits to pay staff a living wage, rather than minimum wages. Whilst these policies do not directly lessen payroll volatility, they play a significant role in retaining employees, therefore avoiding the wasted time and cost of continuous recruitment.

Outlook

The board remains confident over the continuing long term revenue growth and profitability of the group. A rolling three-year business plan is in place, allowing the group to invest in new assets and people, develop new markets through the distributor network and open further Belzona owned distributorships where appropriate.

 

The group remains committed to its long-term core principle of investing in the distribution network through the provision of specific distributor training and technical and sales support.

Section 172 Statement

In accordance with Section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors are committed to acting in good faith and making decisions that are most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its stakeholders as a whole.

 

In fulfilling this duty, the board carefully considers the long-term consequences of their decisions, ensuring prioritisation of the interests and well-being of Belzona's employees.

 

In order for Belzona to help achieve its perpetual growth strategy, the board realises the importance of fostering strong, mutually beneficial relationships with its suppliers, customers and wider stakeholders whom Belzona collaborate with in its day-to-day business.

 

The philosophy of the business is based around sustainability and the emphasis of repairing existing assets with Belzona's products, rather than replacing with new. This ethos is echoed throughout all the business' operations in order to remain environmentally responsible. The directors promote staff participation in local charitable and environmental work, contributing to the wider communities in which they are located across the world. For further information on Belzona's efforts to reduce its impact on the environment, please turn to the Carbon Reporting section of the Directors' Report.

 

The board is committed to maintaining high standards of business conduct and consistently perform their roles with the utmost integrity; one of Belzona's core principles at the heart of the brand. Furthermore, they also acknowledge their duty to act fairly for every stakeholder; taking the needs of all associates into consideration during the everyday course of business.

Belzona International Limited
Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
3

On behalf of the board

B A Nisill
Director
16 September 2025
Belzona International Limited
Directors' report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
4

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

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 11.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £4,694,078. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

B A Nisill
J D Pugh
N A Robinson
J C Svendsen
Future developments

The future developments of the company are disclosed in the strategic report.

Auditor

Saffery LLP were appointed as auditor to the group and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.

Energy and carbon report

In compliance with The Companies Act 2006, Part 7A to Schedule 7 'Dealing with energy and carbon disclosures by large unquoted companies', the board makes the following disclosures of energy and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) information for the UK entities of the group for the year ended 31st December 2023.

 

The information includes the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2), energy consumption data for fuels and electricity, together with a CO2 intensity ratio:

2024
2023
Energy consumption
kWh
kWh
Aggregate of energy consumption in the year
2,584,023
2,515,390
2024
2023
Emissions of CO2 equivalent
metric tonnes
metric tonnes
Scope 1 - direct emissions
- Gas combustion
273.40
258.86
- Fuel consumed for owned transport
92.74
53.51
366.14
312.37
Belzona International Limited
Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
5
Scope 2 - indirect emissions
- Electricity purchased
206.86
252.85
Total gross emissions
573.00
565.22
Intensity ratio
Tonnes of CO2e per tonne of product
0.579
0.469
Quantification and reporting methodology

These energy and carbon emission calculations have been determined in accordance with the mandatory requirements of the Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting regulations (SECR). GHG Protocol has been used in the process of quantifying the group's energy usage.

Performance

In 2024, total energy consumption saw a marginal increase of 2.73%, effectively offsetting energy efficiency improvements made in other areas. This rise was largely attributed to the relocation of Belzona UK Ltd away from the main site in Harrogate, a location primarily powered by renewable energy sources.

 

This secondary UK site, comprising largely of a warehouse with a modest office space, is reliant on gas central heating and is noticeable in the energy consumption statistics which would have otherwise reported a downward trend.

 

An additional, uncontrollable factor is the weather: fluctuations in external temperature directly impact the warehouses’ heating demand which are climate-controlled to maintain a constant internal environment at both UK sites.

 

An unfortunate isolated incident of a fuel leak is the main contributor for a rise of 5.62% in direct fuel emissions. During 2024 there was an F-Gas leak from the HVAC system contributing an estimated 35 tonnes CO₂e.

Transport emissions have seen a near 100% increase in 2024, largely due to a renewed strategic focus on market expansion within the UK. This shift has involved pursuing new customer opportunities and strengthening existing relationships—both of which have necessitated increased travel by the sales team. Furthermore, the relocation of Belzona UK operations to its new site in Wales has directly contributed to additional staff travel between the two UK sites.

 

Emissions from electricity consumption decreased by 18.19%, following the installation of 762 solar panels, covering an area of 1,486 m² at the Harrogate site in April 2024. Approximately 20% less grid electricity was purchased as a result, with further reductions expected in future years.

 

The CO₂ intensity ratio increased from 0.469 to 0.579 tonnes CO₂e per tonne of product: a rise of 23.45%. This was due to an 18% drop in manufacturing output while core site operations continued a full working week schedule.

 

Future

Belzona remains steadfast in its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The solar installation at the Harrogate site represents a significant step toward embracing renewable energy, yet the company continues to explore further opportunities to minimise its broader environmental impact.

 

Through the implementation of an advanced energy monitoring system, Belzona aims to optimize manufacturing efficiency, assess and reduce transport-related emissions, and maintain its ongoing focus on energy efficiency. Additionally, the company continues to promote virtual meetings to reduce unnecessary travel and leveraging renewable energy sources and available grants.

This approach, combined with a focus on smarter energy usage, employee engagement, and carbon offset initiatives, will drive continued reductions in Belzona’s environmental impact, further aligning the company with its sustainability objectives.

Belzona International Limited
Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
6
Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.

On behalf of the board
B A Nisill
Director
16 September 2025
Belzona International Limited
Directors' responsibilities statement
For the year ended 31 December 2024
7

The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

 

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).

 

Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

 

 

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Belzona International Limited
Independent auditor's report
To the members of Belzona International Limited
8
Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Belzona International Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group statement of financial position, the company statement of financial position, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The 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:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

 

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.

Belzona International Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
To the members of Belzona International Limited
9

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their 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:

 

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the parent 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 parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud are detailed below.

 

Identifying and assessing risks related to irregularities:

We assessed the susceptibility of the group and parent company’s financial statements to material misstatement and how fraud might occur, including through discussions with the directors, discussions within our audit team planning meeting, updating our record of internal controls and ensuring these controls operated as intended. We evaluated possible incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements. We identified laws and regulations that are of significance in the context of the group and parent company by discussions with directors and by updating our understanding of the sector in which the group and parent company operates.

Belzona International Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
To the members of Belzona International Limited
10

Laws and regulations of direct significance in the context of the group and parent company include The Companies Act 2006 and UK Tax legislation.

 

Audit response to risks identified

We considered the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our audit procedures on the related financial statement items including a review of group and parent company financial statement disclosures. We reviewed the parent company's records of breaches of laws and regulations, minutes of meetings and correspondence with relevant authorities to identify potential material misstatements arising. We discussed the parent company's policies and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations with members of management responsible for compliance.

During the planning meeting with the audit team, the engagement partner drew attention to the key areas which might involve non-compliance with laws and regulations or fraud. We enquired of management whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations or knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud. We addressed the risk of fraud through management override of controls by testing the appropriateness of journal entries and identifying any significant transactions that were unusual or outside the normal course of business. We assessed whether judgements made in making accounting estimates gave rise to a possible indication of management bias. At the completion stage of the audit, the engagement partner’s review included ensuring that the team had approached their work with appropriate professional scepticism and thus the capacity to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.

As group auditors, our assessment of matters relating to non-compliance with laws or regulations and fraud differed at group and component level according to their particular circumstances. Our communications included a request to identify instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud that could give rise to a material misstatement of the group financial statements in addition to our risk assessment.

 

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above 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. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the parent company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the parent 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 parent company and the parent company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

 

Jonathan Davis
For and on behalf of
17 September 2025
Saffery LLP
Statutory Auditors
10 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Belzona International Limited
Group statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December 2024
11
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
44,633,926
46,847,927
Cost of sales
(16,726,269)
(19,748,706)
Gross profit
27,907,657
27,099,221
Distribution costs
(2,470,537)
(2,726,798)
Administrative expenses
(13,528,470)
(13,590,237)
Other operating income
314,278
103,902
Operating profit
4
12,222,928
10,886,088
Interest receivable and similar income
8
442,950
618,103
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
-
0
(5,055)
Profit before taxation
12,665,878
11,499,136
Tax on profit
10
(3,005,329)
(2,352,437)
Profit for the financial year
21
9,660,549
9,146,699
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation gain/(loss) taken to retained earnings
226,364
(1,008,937)
Total comprehensive income for the year
9,886,913
8,137,762
Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
Belzona International Limited
Group statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2024
12
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
17,065,633
17,104,679
Investments
13
832
832
17,066,465
17,105,511
Current assets
Stocks
15
13,509,154
10,758,481
Debtors
16
6,981,136
6,742,817
Cash at bank and in hand
17,405,595
16,965,518
37,895,885
34,466,816
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(2,842,284)
(4,677,493)
Net current assets
35,053,601
29,789,323
Total assets less current liabilities
52,120,066
46,894,834
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
68,238
35,841
(68,238)
(35,841)
Net assets
52,051,828
46,858,993
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
20
100,100
100,100
Profit and loss reserves
21
51,951,728
46,758,893
Total equity
52,051,828
46,858,993
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:
16 September 2025
B A Nisill
Director
Company registration number 00532158 (England and Wales)
Belzona International Limited
Company statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2024
31 December 2024
13
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
13
9,122,851
9,122,851
Current assets
Debtors
16
324,756
1,221,434
Cash at bank and in hand
1,027,647
171,165
1,352,403
1,392,599
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(7,686,866)
(7,722,542)
Net current liabilities
(6,334,463)
(6,329,943)
Net assets
2,788,388
2,792,908
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
20
100,100
100,100
Profit and loss reserves
21
2,688,288
2,692,808
Total equity
2,788,388
2,792,908

As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £4,689,558 (2023 - £5,584,382 profit).

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:
16 September 2025
B A Nisill
Director
Company registration number 00532158 (England and Wales)
Belzona International Limited
Group statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2024
14
Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
100,100
44,248,464
44,348,564
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit for the year
-
9,146,699
9,146,699
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
(1,008,937)
(1,008,937)
Total comprehensive income
-
8,137,762
8,137,762
Dividends
11
-
(5,627,333)
(5,627,333)
Balance at 31 December 2023
100,100
46,758,893
46,858,993
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit for the year
-
9,660,549
9,660,549
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
226,364
226,364
Total comprehensive income
-
9,886,913
9,886,913
Dividends
11
-
(4,694,078)
(4,694,078)
Balance at 31 December 2024
100,100
51,951,728
52,051,828
Belzona International Limited
Company statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2024
15
Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
100,100
2,735,759
2,835,859
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
5,584,382
5,584,382
Dividends
11
-
(5,627,333)
(5,627,333)
Balance at 31 December 2023
100,100
2,692,808
2,792,908
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
4,689,558
4,689,558
Dividends
11
-
(4,694,078)
(4,694,078)
Balance at 31 December 2024
100,100
2,688,288
2,788,388
Belzona International Limited
Group statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 December 2024
16
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
26
8,181,863
7,161,719
Interest paid
-
0
(5,055)
Income taxes paid
(2,905,561)
(3,572,898)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
5,276,302
3,583,766
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(913,708)
(4,172,958)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
49,339
48,974
Interest received
442,950
618,103
Net cash used in investing activities
(421,419)
(3,505,881)
Financing activities
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(4,694,078)
(5,627,333)
Net cash used in financing activities
(4,694,078)
(5,627,333)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
160,805
(5,549,448)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
16,965,518
22,889,503
Effect of foreign exchange rates
279,272
(374,537)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
17,405,595
16,965,518
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
17
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Belzona International Limited (“the company”) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Claro Road, Harrogate, North Yorks, England, HG1 4DS.

 

The group consists of Belzona International Limited and all of its subsidiaries.

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.

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 is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicy available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements for parent company information presented within the consolidaled financial statements:

 

1.2
Basis of consolidation

In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.

 

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
18

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Belzona International Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.

 

All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2024. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.

 

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

 

Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

1.3
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.4
Turnover

Turnover represents the amounts (excluding value added tax) derived from the provision of goods and services to customers during the period.

 

Turnover comprises income from the manufacture and sale of products for the conservation of machinery, equipment, buildings and structures together with income from the application of industrial repair products. Turnover is recognised when products are dispatched, apart from turnover in respect of long term contracts which is recognised as the contract progresses subject to satisfying contract conditions outside the control of the company.

Revenue from the rendering of services is measured by reference to the stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the reporting period provided the outcome can be reliably estimated. When the outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised only by the extent of the expenses recognised are recoverable.

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:

Freehold land and buildings
5 to 50 years (excluding freehold land)
Leasehold improvements
Life of lease
Fixtures, plant & machinery
3 to 20 years (includes motor vehicles depreciated over 4 years)
Tools and equipment
3 to 10 years

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 recognised in the income statement.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
19
1.6
Fixed asset investments

In the parent company financial statements, investments 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 group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

Entities in which the group has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group 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.

 

We have reviewed the carrying value of our fixed assets and concluded that there is no requirement currently to make a write down to our fixed assets or any other assets, all of which are used in delivering our services and sales revenue.

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.

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.

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

1.10
Financial instruments

The group 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 group's statement of financial position when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and 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 debtors, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
20
Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

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 group after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies, 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. 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.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.

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 income statement 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 group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
21
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. Where items recognised in other comprehensive income or equity are chargeable to or deductible for tax purposes, the resulting current or deferred tax expense or income is presented in the same component of comprehensive income or equity as the transaction or other event that resulted in the tax expense or income. 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

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 leased asset are consumed.

1.16
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

1.17
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.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
22
1.18

Distribution rights

Sold

The group grants exclusive right to distribute, sell, and service its or its distributors' products in certain territories. The performance obligation under these distributor agreements is the promise to provide daily access to the symbolic intellectual property over the term of each franchise agreement, which is a series of distinct services that represents a single performance obligation. Although the group's underlying activities associated with the symbolic intellectual property will vary both within a day and day-to-day, the symbolic intellectual property is accessed over time and the customer (the distributor) simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit with the group's performance of providing access to the symbolic intellectual property (including other related activities). Therefore, the group defers the proceeds from sales of these rights and amortises them on a straight line basis over a period ranging from 5 to 10 years, the expected lives of the agreements. Amortisation related to distribution rights sold are recorded as amortisation income and included in other income in the statement of comprehensive income.

 

Reacquired

From time to time, the group reacquires distribution rights from third parties prior to the maturity date under the original agreement. The group defers the cost of the reacquisition of these rights and amortises them on a straight line basis over the remaining lives of the original agreements. Amortisation related to distribution rights reacquired is recorded as amortisation expense and included in cost of sales in the statement of comprehensive income.

2
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’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.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

 

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant are as follows.

 

Warranties

The group provides product warranties which are subject to conditions. These conditions limit the extent of the group's exposure to claims. At the reporting date there have been no material claims made and historically the level of warranty claims is negligible.

 

Revenue recognition

In some circumstances, sales in different geographical areas of the world are recognised at the point shipping terms state within the contract that control passes to the customer. These terms are specific to the contract and turnover is recorded when those conditions have been met.

 

Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. This value is determined using some estimated values of cost and is therefore subject to estimation uncertainty.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
23
3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
44,633,926
46,847,927
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
5,668,855
4,978,487
Rest of the World
21,661,744
22,360,636
The Americas
17,303,327
19,508,804
44,633,926
46,847,927
2024
2023
£
£
Other operating income
Non-product sales
201,008
43,862
Other income
4,997
5,103
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange losses
62,587
39,161
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
893,546
1,152,811
Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible fixed assets
24,426
(37,989)
Cost of stocks recognised as an expense
11,102,051
13,099,424
Operating lease charges
57,289
61,627
5
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
45,000
30,000
For other services
All other non-audit services
23,500
29,560
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
24
6
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the year was:

Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Number
Number
Number
Number
Distribution staff
140
135
-
-
Adminstration staff
90
98
-
-
Management staff
10
11
-
-
Total
240
244
-
0
-
0

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
11,171,019
11,093,668
150,000
150,000
Social security costs
900,237
927,392
-
-
Pension costs
431,705
488,486
-
0
-
0
12,502,961
12,509,546
150,000
150,000
7
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
1,111,034
939,682
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
48,084
39,179
1,159,118
978,861
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
568,940
583,019

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2023: 3).

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
25
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
442,950
618,103
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
442,950
618,103
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Other finance costs:
Other interest
-
5,055
10
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
2,222,523
2,454,735
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(46,389)
-
0
Total UK current tax
2,176,134
2,454,735
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
192,102
435,912
Total current tax
2,368,236
2,890,647
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
637,093
(538,210)
Total tax charge
3,005,329
2,352,437
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
10
Taxation (continued)
26

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
12,665,878
11,499,136
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 25.00%)
3,166,470
2,874,784
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
611
16,821
Change in unrecognised deferred tax assets
-
0
45,566
Adjustments in respect of prior years
(57,784)
-
0
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
-
(184,667)
Effect of overseas tax rates
-
0
(88,876)
Effect of R&D expenditure
-
0
(46,849)
Effect of capital allowances and depreciation
138,638
57,250
Profit/loss on disposal of asset
7,680
37,419
Additional tax on overseas earnings
(250,286)
(386,954)
Short term timing differences
-
27,943
Taxation charge
3,005,329
2,352,437
11
Dividends
2024
2023
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Final paid
4,694,078
5,627,333
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
27
12
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures, plant & machinery
Tools and equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
24,100,826
61,223
2,733,413
4,455,075
31,350,537
Additions
399,646
-
0
169,074
344,988
913,708
Disposals
(300,123)
-
0
(318,739)
(290,803)
(909,665)
Exchange adjustments
81,152
(3,909)
(26,965)
(21,724)
28,554
At 31 December 2024
24,281,501
57,314
2,556,783
4,487,536
31,383,134
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
9,616,161
23,264
1,907,324
2,699,109
14,245,858
Depreciation charged in the year
430,112
5,507
189,332
268,595
893,546
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(233,474)
-
0
(318,739)
(283,687)
(835,900)
Exchange adjustments
65,645
(1,639)
10,536
(60,545)
13,997
At 31 December 2024
9,878,444
27,132
1,788,453
2,623,472
14,317,501
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
14,403,057
30,182
768,330
1,864,064
17,065,633
At 31 December 2023
14,484,665
37,959
826,089
1,755,966
17,104,679
The company had no tangible fixed assets at 31 December 2024 or 31 December 2023.
13
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
14
-
0
-
0
9,122,019
9,122,019
Other investments
832
832
832
832
832
832
9,122,851
9,122,851
Movements in fixed asset investments
Group
Other
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
832
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
832
At 31 December 2023
832
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
13
Fixed asset investments (continued)
28
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
Other
Total
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
9,122,019
832
9,122,851
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
9,122,019
832
9,122,851
At 31 December 2023
9,122,019
832
9,122,851
14
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
Belzona Limited
Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4DS
Ordinary
100.00
Belzona Z Limited
Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4DS
Ordinary
100.00
Belzona UK Limited
Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4DS
Ordinary
100.00
Belzona Inc
Miami, Florida, USA
Ordinary
100.00
Belzona Great Lakes Holdings Limited
19th Floor, 885 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ordinary
100.00
Belzona Molecular Technology (Nanjing) Co
Nanjing, China
Ordinary
100.00
Belzona Technik West GmbH
Neuss, Germany
Ordinary
100.00
15
Stocks
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
3,831,439
3,474,935
-
-
Work in progress
79,616
38,854
-
-
Finished goods and goods for resale
9,598,099
7,244,692
-
0
-
0
13,509,154
10,758,481
-
-
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
29
16
Debtors
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
1,879,575
1,335,110
-
0
-
0
Corporation tax recoverable
332,221
330,381
-
0
-
0
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
321,455
1,220,225
Other debtors
2,974,580
3,213,991
3,301
1,209
Prepayments and accrued income
1,521,153
981,429
-
0
-
0
6,707,529
5,860,911
324,756
1,221,434
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Deferred tax asset (note 18)
273,607
881,906
-
0
-
0
Total debtors
6,981,136
6,742,817
324,756
1,221,434
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Trade creditors
986,095
1,373,664
1,200
595
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
0
-
0
7,657,479
7,712,947
Corporation tax payable
245,917
785,004
13,687
-
0
Other taxation and social security
430,624
432,946
-
-
Other creditors
173,392
24,631
-
0
-
0
Accruals and deferred income
1,006,256
2,061,248
14,500
9,000
2,842,284
4,677,493
7,686,866
7,722,542
18
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2024
2023
2024
2023
Group
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
70,222
35,841
38,589
149,930
Other short term timing differences
(1,984)
-
235,018
731,976
68,238
35,841
273,607
881,906
Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
18
Deferred taxation (continued)
30
The company has no deferred tax assets or liabilities.
Group
Company
2024
2024
Movements in the year:
£
£
Asset at 1 January 2024
(846,065)
-
Charge to profit or loss
640,696
-
Asset at 31 December 2024
(205,369)
-
19
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
431,705
488,486

A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.

20
Share capital
Group and company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100,100
100,100
100,100
100,100

The ordinary shareholders have a right to attend all General Meetings of the company and to vote at such meetings.

 

The ordinary shareholders have the right to receive dividends and on return of capital on liquidation the remaining assets of the company would be returned to the holders of the ordinary shares.

21
Reserves
Profit and loss reserves

The profit and loss account reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses. These are realised and distributable, except where identified as unrealised and non-distributable.

22
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

A group company, Belzona Inc, had a contingent liability at the period end estimated at £29,255 (2023: £35,000) relating to distribution rights sold during prior years and recognised over the term of the distribution agreement.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
31
23
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Within one year
93,590
91,398
-
-
Between two and five years
71,613
-
-
-
165,203
91,398
-
-
24
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the group carried out a number of transactions with Belzona Global LLC and Belzona Florida LLC, US-registered businesses under common control. Sales include bulk goods which were sold at favourable terms however all transactions are conducted at arms length.

 

These transactions comprised:

Sales
Sales
Purchases
Purchases
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Group
Belzona Global LLC
689,652
1,147,911
244,415
5,124,412
Belzona Florida LLC
-
439,507
-
-

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

Amounts due from related parties
2024
2023
Balance
Balance
£
£
Group
Belzona Global LLC
2,400,248
2,408,683
Belzona Florida LLC
9,772
323,216
25
Controlling party

The ultimate parent company is Orbex LLC, a company registered in the United States of America. The shares in Orbex LLC are owned by Mr J C Svendsen, the ultimate controlling party.

Belzona International Limited
Notes to the group financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
32
26
Cash generated from group operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
9,660,549
9,146,699
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
3,005,329
2,352,437
Finance costs
-
0
5,055
Investment income
(442,950)
(618,103)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of tangible fixed assets
24,426
(37,989)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
893,546
1,152,811
Foreign exchange gains on cash equivalents
(67,464)
(511,630)
Movements in working capital:
Increase in stocks
(2,750,673)
(1,832,035)
Increase in debtors
(844,778)
(1,027,632)
Decrease in creditors
(1,296,122)
(1,467,894)
Cash generated from operations
8,181,863
7,161,719
27
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 January 2024
Cash flows
Exchange rate movements
31 December 2024
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
16,965,518
160,805
279,272
17,405,595
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