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Registered number: 05151270









SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
D Tartaglione 
D A Tartaglione 
M B Tartaglione 




Company secretary
M B Tartaglione



Registered number
05151270



Registered office
Unit 8, Leopold Street
Lamberhead Industrial Estate

Pemberton

Wigan

Lancashire

WN5 8DH




Independent auditor
Hillier Hopkins LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

249 Silbury Boulevard

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK9 1NA





 
SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditor's Report
 
5 - 8
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10
Statement of Cash Flows
 
11 - 12
Analysis of Net Debt
 
13
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
14 - 29


 
SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The Company’s principal activity is the manufacture and sale of furniture components to a variety of sectors including, but not limited to, medical, office, education, and commercial markets.

Business review
 
The Company’s financial performance for the year ended 2024 was resilient despite difficult market conditions. Turnover decreased slightly from £14.43 million in 2023 to £14.25 million in 2024, while gross profit improved from 27.6% in 2023 to 31.3% in 2024.
Turnover in 2024 reflected the ongoing challenges of the wider economic environment, with demand patterns still influenced by the aftereffects of COVID-19 and the evolving workplace environment, which continues to impact product demand across the sector.
The Company maintained its strategy of building strong customer and supplier relationships, ensuring that cost savings were passed on where possible in order to preserve competitiveness and loyalty. At the same time, management placed a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, reviewing processes and implementing changes to improve productivity. This included further refinement of product ranges and strengthening long-term supplier partnerships, which enhanced supply security and delivered improved commercial terms.
These initiatives have enabled the Company to strengthen gross margins despite softer turnover, and the Directors are encouraged by the progress made. The combination of customer-focused pricing, streamlined operations, and supplier collaboration has positioned the business to compete effectively and pursue its strategy of sustainable, long-term growth.
As a hybrid business combining both manufacturing and importing, the Company remains committed to investing in its people, technology, and supply chain, ensuring resilience and adaptability in response to the changing workplace environment.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Currency Risk
As many of the Company’s trading partners are based overseas, it is exposed to foreign exchange risk. To mitigate this, the Company employs hedging strategies to maintain price stability over longer periods
Impact of COVID-19
Although the market is showing signs of recovery, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 continue to influence demand patterns. While the increase in working from home initially opened new markets, this demand has since softened, though it continues to have an impact on the sector. The Company continues to monitor these effects and assess the long-term implications for the markets it serves.
Raw Material and Shipping Prices
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant volatility in raw material and shipping costs. The Company actively managed this risk by securing supply contracts and closely monitoring sourcing locations. It continues to take these actions as part of its ongoing strategy, and has reshored certain items where possible to reduce both costs and lead times.
Trade Debtors and Creditors
The Company continually reviews its trade debtors and creditors to minimise cash flow risks. This includes monitoring payment terms, credit facilities, and liquidity to ensure the Company can meet its financial obligations.
Other Risks
The Directors regularly monitor both known and emerging risks, implementing appropriate actions to minimise potential negative impacts on the business.

Financial key performance indicators
 
                                     2023      2023
                                     £000      £000
Turnover                       14,252    14,428 
Gross profit                    4,454      3,977 
Gross profit margin         31.3%     27.6% 


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





................................................
M B Tartaglione
Director

Date: 18 September 2025

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES 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 judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and 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 £906,386 (2023 - £1,000,071).

The total distribution of dividends for the year were £481,000 (2023 - £445,000).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

D Tartaglione 
D A Tartaglione 
M B Tartaglione 

Future developments

The Company will continue to invest in and grow both the manufacturing and importing sides of its business. 

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

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 auditor is 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 auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditor

The auditor, Hillier Hopkins LLPwill 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.
 





................................................
M B Tartaglione
Director

Date: 18 September 2025

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Suscom Industries Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows 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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the 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.


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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information 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.


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 3, 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.


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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
we consider the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the remuneration incentives and pressures of key management;

the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management. We consider the results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;

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;

the matters discussed among the audit engagement team, regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. 

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. 

We 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 in the financial statements. We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006 and relevant tax legislation.
 
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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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 Auditor's 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 Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Neal Carter ACA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Hillier Hopkins LLP
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
249 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 1NA

22 September 2025
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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
14,252,872
14,428,285

Cost of sales
  
(9,798,474)
(10,451,200)

Gross profit
  
4,454,398
3,977,085

Administrative expenses
  
(3,331,304)
(2,758,587)

Other operating income
 5 
32,560
32,560

Operating profit
 6 
1,155,654
1,251,058

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
142
-

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(22,977)
(32,329)

Profit before tax
  
1,132,819
1,218,729

Tax on profit
 12 
(226,433)
(218,658)

Profit after tax
  
906,386
1,000,071

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
4,988,025
4,432,954

Profit for the year
  
906,386
1,000,071

Dividends declared and paid
  
(481,000)
(445,000)

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
5,413,411
4,988,025
The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05151270

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 15 
1,845,191
1,241,246

  
1,845,191
1,241,246

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
3,625,784
3,835,573

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
2,842,208
2,410,854

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
355,463
519,165

  
6,823,455
6,765,592

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(2,844,128)
(2,459,439)

Net current assets
  
 
 
3,979,327
 
 
4,306,153

Total assets less current liabilities
  
5,824,518
5,547,399

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(121,417)
(312,890)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 22 
(289,584)
(246,378)

Net assets
  
5,413,517
4,988,131


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
106
106

Profit and loss account
 24 
5,413,411
4,988,025

  
5,413,517
4,988,131


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




................................................
M B Tartaglione
Director

Date: 18 September 2025

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
906,386
1,000,071

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
-
258

Depreciation of tangible assets
516,443
477,050

Government grants
(32,560)
(32,560)

Interest paid
22,977
32,329

Interest received
(142)
-

Taxation charge
226,433
218,658

Decrease in stocks
209,789
432,452

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(431,353)
195,829

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
98,482
(73,637)

Corporation tax (paid)
(305,109)
(266,622)

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,211,346
1,983,828


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,120,388)
(364,189)

Government grants received
32,560
32,560

Interest received
142
-

Net cash from investing activities

(1,087,686)
(331,629)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares
-
6

Repayment of/new finance leases
(248,960)
(232,755)

Movements on invoice discounting
465,575
(510,062)

Dividends paid
(481,000)
(445,000)

Interest paid
(22,977)
(32,329)

Net cash used in financing activities
(287,362)
(1,220,140)
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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


2024
2023

£
£



Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(163,702)
432,059

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
519,165
87,106

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
355,463
519,165


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
355,463
519,165


The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024




At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

519,165

(163,702)

355,463

Debt due within 1 year

(46,371)

(29,587)

(75,958)

Finance leases

(516,542)

248,960

(267,582)


(43,748)
55,671
11,923

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Suscom Industries Limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Unit 8, Leopold Street, Lamberhead Industrial Estate, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashie, WN5 8DH.
The Company's principal activity is that of imported, manufacturer and distributor of office chair components.
The financial statement are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

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 judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

 
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company will continue in operation existence for a period of at least 12 months following the approval of these financial statements. The Directors are of the option that the Company can meet its liabilities as they fall due. 

 
2.3

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.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Foreign currency translation (continued)

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

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.

 
2.5

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.6

Interest income

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

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES 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 Balance Sheet. 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.11

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Property improvements
-
2%
straight-line
Plant and machinery
-
20%
straight-line
Motor vehicles
-
20%
straight-line
Office equipment
-
20%
straight-line
Tools and equipment
-
20%
straight-line

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.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.12

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  attributable overheads.
At each balance sheet 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.

 
2.13

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.

 
2.14

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.

In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
2.15

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.

 
2.16

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.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet 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.

Basic 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.

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.

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

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.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

 
2.18

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.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. 
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements:
Valuation of stock 
Raw materials are value at landed cost, which includes freight costs allocated based on volume of shipment. 
Finished goods and work in progress include cost of raw materials, allocation of overheads and adjustment for estimated wastage of materials. 

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the main principal activity of the Company.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
13,523,153
13,710,024

Rest of Europe
729,719
718,261

14,252,872
14,428,285



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Government grants receivable
32,560
32,560



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
(8,175)
17,448


7.


Auditor's remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements
20,840
16,500
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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES 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
1,114,226
917,407

Social security costs
109,374
77,195

Cost of defined contribution scheme
746,733
393,517

1,970,333
1,388,119


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Employees
35
42


9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
184,548
48,192

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
731,302
379,302

915,850
427,494


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 3 directors (2023 - 3) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The Directors are considered to be the key management personnel. 


10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
142
-

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Other loan interest payable
22,977
32,329


12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
184,155
306,037

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(928)
(55,718)


Total current tax
183,227
250,319


Origination and reversal of timing differences
43,206
(31,661)

Total deferred tax
43,206
(31,661)


Tax on profit
226,433
218,658

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

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

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,132,819
1,218,729


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
283,205
304,682

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
2,415
5,864

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(58,259)
(17,813)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(928)
(55,718)

Marginal relief
-
(18,357)

Total tax charge for the year
226,433
218,658

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


13.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends paid
481,000
445,000


14.


Intangible assets




Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
29,750



At 31 December 2024

29,750



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
29,750



At 31 December 2024

29,750



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
-



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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

15.


Tangible fixed assets





Property improvements
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Tools and equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
188,163
10,199
33,514
152,810
4,082,780
4,467,466


Additions
527,484
-
16,500
77,861
498,543
1,120,388



At 31 December 2024

715,647
10,199
50,014
230,671
4,581,323
5,587,854



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
7,736
10,199
8,372
141,308
3,058,605
3,226,220


Charge for the year on owned assets
10,586
-
2,108
12,289
232,529
257,512


Charge for the year on financed assets
-
-
4,853
-
254,078
258,931



At 31 December 2024

18,322
10,199
15,333
153,597
3,545,212
3,742,663



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
697,325
-
34,681
77,074
1,036,111
1,845,191



At 31 December 2023
180,427
-
25,142
11,502
1,024,175
1,241,246

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2024
2023
£
£



Motor vehicles
19,007
23,860

Tools and equipment
198,374
452,451

217,381
476,311

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Work in progress
85,367
427,755

Finished goods and goods for resale
3,540,417
3,407,818

3,625,784
3,835,573



17.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
2,572,857
2,267,969

Other debtors
126,225
4,775

Prepayments and accrued income
143,126
138,110

2,842,208
2,410,854



18.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
355,463
519,165



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
774,941
520,965

Corporation tax
184,155
306,037

Other taxation and social security
479,857
651,657

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
159,255
249,302

Proceeds of factored debts
1,041,489
575,913

Other creditors
79,576
49,415

Accruals and deferred income
124,855
106,150

2,844,128
2,459,439


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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
108,327
267,240

Accruals and deferred income
13,090
45,650

121,417
312,890



21.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Within one year
159,255
249,302

Between 1-5 years
108,327
267,240

267,582
516,542

Hire purchase obligations are secured on the related assets and are repayable over a period of 5 years.


22.


Deferred taxation




2024
2023


£

£






At beginning of year
246,378
278,039


Charged to profit or loss
43,206
(31,661)



At end of year
289,584
246,378

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
289,584
246,378

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

23.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1 (2023 - 1) A Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1
1 (2023 - 1) B Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1
1 (2023 - 1) C Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1
1 (2023 - 1) D Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1
1 (2023 - 1) E Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1
1 (2023 - 1) F Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1
100 (2023 - 100) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100
100

106

106



24.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.


25.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £746,733 (2023 - £393,517). Contributions totalling £3,618 (2023 - £3,044) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


26.


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
385,000
246,732

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,300,000
980,000

Later than 5 years
1,323,333
921,667

3,008,333
2,148,399

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SUSCOM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

27.


Related party transactions

At the year end, the directors were owed £75,958 (2023 - £46,371).
The Company paid dividends of £481,000 (2023 - £252,000) to the directors, who are shareholders, during the year. 
During the year, the Company made purchased totalling £264,000 (2023 - £273,333) from a related entity under common control. These transactions were made on normal commercial terms and at market rates.
Additionally, the Company received a loan of £120,000 from the same related party. The loan is unsecured, interest-free, and repayable on demand. The balance outstanding at the year end was £120,000 (2023 - £Nil).


28.


Controlling party

The Company is controlled by it's director and shareholders Mr D and Mrs M B Tartaglione.

 
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