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Registered number: 12110963









CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
J P Anniss 
R Campe 
A J Corrigan 
A P Saverys 
L P M Saverys 




Registered number
12110963



Registered office
Prospect Way
Hutton

Brentwood

Essex

CM13 1XA




Independent auditors
Lakin Rose Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Cambridge House

Camboro Business Park

Girton

Cambridge

CB3 0QH





 
CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1
Directors' Report
 
2 - 3
Independent Auditors' Report
 
4 - 8
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10 - 11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 28


 
CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
In 2024, CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre Ltd advanced our hydrogen and dual fuel propulsion solutions. A highlight included the launch of the Hydrocat 55 crew transfer vessel, the second in the Mk3.5 series which is currently operating on a commercial hydrogen contract. These achievements, coupled with continued investment in R&D and strategic partnerships, underscore our mission to accelerate decarbonisation in heavy duty transport and maritime sectors while driving sustainable growth for the Company.

Business review
 
The year 2024 built on the momentum of 2023, moving from prototype trials to early commercial roll-outs of hydrogen and dual-fuel technologies. We deepened collaborations with partners such as Volvo Penta, MAN and Damen and broadened our market reach into port-equipment and heavy-duty on-road applications. Although inflationary pressures persisted, disciplined cost control and milestone-based contracts supported healthy margins. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability continues to position the Company for accelerated growth in 2025 and beyond.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The principal risks facing CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre Ltd remain broadly unchanged, but their relative weight shifted during 2024. Market adoption of hydrogen and dual-fuel systems still depends on the pace at which customers invest in infrastructure and on-site hydrogen supply, while regulatory change—particularly around IMO safety codes and carbon-pricing mechanisms—continues to evolve. Supply-chain maturity is improving, yet the availability of specialist valves, tanks and power-electronics remains exposed to geopolitical tensions and raw-material price volatility. We track these risks through quarterly reviews, maintain dual-sourcing strategies and stay closely engaged with regulators and industry bodies to mitigate potential impacts on operations and financial performance.

Financial key performance indicators
 
In 2024, CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre Ltd sustained its upward trajectory, with revenue rising as commercial roll-outs of hydrogen and dual-fuel solutions gathered pace. Profit margins held firm—despite persistent inflation—thanks to a richer product mix and disciplined cost control. Operating cash flow remained robust, funding a stepped-up R&D programme and the expansion of our integration capacity. These results underscore the Company’s ability to balance growth investment with sound financial stewardship. 

Other key performance indicators
 
Beyond financial metrics, CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre Ltd continues to monitor project delivery timelines, customer satisfaction and environmental impact. Our sustainability commitment also deepened: wider deployment of hydrogen and dual-fuel products has further lowered the carbon footprint of client operations and accelerated the shift toward low-emission technologies.


This report was approved by the board on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.



A J Corrigan
Director

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
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 £492,742 (2023 - £1,121,397).

No dividends were paid in the year and no dividend payable is recommended.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

J P Anniss (appointed 31 August 2024)
R Campe 
A J Corrigan 
A P Saverys 
L P M Saverys 
P J Turner (resigned 31 August 2024)

Future developments

The CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre is likely to focus on advancing hydrogen propulsion technologies for both marine and industrial applications. Future developments may include the refinement of combustion engines and integration of these technologies into broader zero-emission solutions. The centre will play a key role in supporting CMB.TECH's mission to decarbonise the shipping, transport and energy sectors, particularly by driving innovation and developing clean fuel infrastructure and solutions.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Post balance sheet events

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

This report was approved by the board on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





A J Corrigan
Director

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of CMB.TECH Technology & Development Centre Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


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


Conclusions relating to going concern


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


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 2, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD (CONTINUED)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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


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

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
I
dentifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
• the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the design      of the company’s remuneration policies, key drivers for directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and     performance targets;
• 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 and involving relevant internal specialists    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 relation to revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We 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. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act and UK tax legislation.

 
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In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. We identified no such laws and regulations applicable to the company.
Audit response to risks identified
As a result of performing the above, we identified revenue recognition as a key audit risk related to the potential risk of fraud. Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
• reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess     compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the    financial statements;
• enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
• performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate    risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
• reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
• obtained an understanding of provisions and held discussions with management to understand the basis   of recognition or non-recognition of provisions; and
• in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of    journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting    estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant    transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members including internal specialists, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.


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


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Natalie Peacock (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Lakin Rose Limited
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
Cambridge House
Camboro Business Park
Girton
Cambridge
CB3 0QH

24 September 2025
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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
                                                                                                                           Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
10,474,312
9,525,135

Cost of sales
  
(5,701,762)
(5,291,639)

Gross profit
  
4,772,550
4,233,496

Administrative expenses
  
(5,240,517)
(3,794,434)

Other operating income
 5 
1,425,581
1,077,740

Operating profit
  
957,614
1,516,802

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(62,830)
(40,314)

Profit before tax
  
894,784
1,476,488

Tax on profit
 11 
(402,042)
(355,091)

Profit after tax
  
492,742
1,121,397

Retained earnings
  

-  as previously stated
  
2,198,688
636,043

-  correction of a prior period error
  
(441,248)
-

At the beginning of the year as restated
  
1,757,440
636,043

  

Profit for the year
  
492,742
1,121,397

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
2,250,182
1,757,440
The notes on pages 12 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12110963

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
                                                                           Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
338,144
598,148

Tangible assets
 13 
1,271,938
1,402,036

  
1,610,082
2,000,184

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
70,120
140,120

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
4,965,880
3,506,961

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
592,771
985,765

  
5,628,771
4,632,846

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(1,150,078)
(1,121,104)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,478,693
 
 
3,511,742

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,088,775
5,511,926

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(29,520)
(29,520)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 19 
(309,072)
(224,965)

  
 
 
(309,072)
 
 
(224,965)

Net assets
  
5,750,183
5,257,441


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
3,500,001
3,500,001

Profit and loss account
 20 
2,250,182
1,757,440

  
5,750,183
5,257,441


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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12110963
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 18 September 2025.





A J Corrigan
Director

The notes on pages 12 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

CMB.Tech Technology & Development Centre Ltd ("the company") is a private limited company limited by shares and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is Prospect Way, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1XA.

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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 26 Share-based Payment paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of CMB N.V. as at 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from the group's website.

 
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.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
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.

 
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.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.


 
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.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Development expenditure
-
Based on the number of units used
Other intangible fixed assets
-
10 years

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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:

Short-term leasehold property
-
10%
Plant and machinery
-
20%
Motor vehicles
-
20%
Fixtures and fittings
-
20%
Office equipment
-
30%

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.12

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 weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and 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.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.

 
2.17

Financial instruments

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

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's Balance Sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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.

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.

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

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

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.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and otherfactors,  including  expectations  of  future  events  that  are  believed  to  be  reasonable  under  the circumstances.
The  company makes  estimates  and  assumptions  concerning  the  future.  The  resulting  accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions thathave a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below:
(i) Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The  annual  depreciation  charge  for  tangible  assets  is  sensitive  to  changes  in  the  estimated  useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful lives and residual values are re-assessed annually.
(ii) Basis of amortisation of intangible assets
The annual amortisation is linked to the number of units sold in the year; the appropriateness of this basis is re-assessed annually.
(iii) Revenue recognition
The amount of accrued and deferred income relies on the correct estimation of the level of completion of each relevant project. These estimations are reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure they remain in line with expectations.
(iv) Impairment of debtors
The company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment  of  trade  and  other  debtors,  management  considers  factors  including  the  ageing  profile  of debtors and historical experience.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


As restated
2024
2023
£
£

Research and development
10,474,312
9,525,135

10,474,312
9,525,135


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

As restated
2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
557,344
1,080,149

Rest of Europe
9,615,636
8,031,031

Rest of the world
301,332
413,955

10,474,312
9,525,135



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Research and Development Expenditure Credit
783,890
553,243

Sundry income
641,691
524,497

1,425,581
1,077,740



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
6,711
1,082

Other operating lease rentals
274,849
214,204

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
544,922
492,911

(Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
-
39,886

Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
293,745
38,765

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the company's auditors for the audit of the company's financial statements
16,558
10,000

Non-audit services
4,425
5,379

20,983
15,379



8.


Employees

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


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
4,173,666
4,229,840

Social security costs
483,306
475,935

Cost of defined contribution scheme
184,588
202,510

4,841,560
4,908,285


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Employees
66
68

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
219,976
247,331

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
12,147
10,533

232,123
257,864


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2023 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £129,692 (2023 - £145,370).

The value of the company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £5,268 (2023 - £6,165).


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Other loan interest payable
59,778
40,314

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
3,052
-

62,830
40,314


11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
317,935
130,126


Total current tax
317,935
130,126

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
84,107
224,965

Total deferred tax
84,107
224,965


Tax on profit
402,042
355,091
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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
894,784
1,476,488


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%)
223,696
347,270

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
112,887
18,239

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
83,043
(4,742)

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(17,584)
21,783

Adjustment in research and development tax credit leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
-
(27,459)

Total tax charge for the year
402,042
355,091


Factors that may affect future tax charges

The company expects to continue to be eligible and make claims for further research and development tax credits.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12.


Intangible assets




Development expenditure
Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
668,930
222,835
268,441
1,160,206


Additions
-
33,742
-
33,742



At 31 December 2024

668,930
256,577
268,441
1,193,948



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
425,702
17,795
118,561
562,058


Charge for the year on owned assets
243,228
23,674
26,844
293,746



At 31 December 2024

668,930
41,469
145,405
855,804



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-
215,108
123,036
338,144



At 31 December 2023
243,228
205,040
149,880
598,148



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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD


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


13.


Tangible fixed assets






Short-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
379,091
2,032,434
85,024
54,044
188,222
2,738,815


Additions
16,290
273,426
57,950
29,873
37,285
414,824



At 31 December 2024

395,381
2,305,860
142,974
83,917
225,507
3,153,639



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
73,228
1,122,669
26,459
18,673
95,750
1,336,779


Charge for the year on owned assets
38,841
410,169
28,389
14,208
53,315
544,922



At 31 December 2024

112,069
1,532,838
54,848
32,881
149,065
1,881,701



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
283,312
773,022
88,126
51,036
76,442
1,271,938



At 31 December 2023
305,863
909,765
58,565
35,371
92,472
1,402,036

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

           13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Short leasehold
283,312
305,863

283,312
305,863


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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
70,120
140,120

70,120
140,120



15.


Debtors

As restated
2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
23,585
176,972

Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,926,417
1,999,301

Other debtors
1,099,106
796,181

Prepayments and accrued income
916,772
534,507

4,965,880
3,506,961



16.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
592,771
985,765

592,771
985,765



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
191,171
198,982

Other taxation and social security
102,603
97,593

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
35,971
-

Other creditors
8,745
34,249

Accruals and deferred income
811,588
790,280

1,150,078
1,121,104


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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Other creditors
29,520
29,520

29,520
29,520



19.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
224,965


Charged to profit or loss
84,107



At end of year
309,072

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
309,072
343,664

Pension provision
-
(3,272)

RDEC tax withheld
-
(115,427)

309,072
224,965


20.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

This accounts includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.


21.


Prior year adjustment

The prior year financial statements have been adjusted following the identification of an error in the calculation of the company recharges in relation to the treatment of bonuses. This resulted in revenue and the intercompany debtor being overstated by £576,950.

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CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

22.


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 £184,588 (2023 - £202,510). Contributions totalling £nil (2023 - £23,778) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


23.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£



Not later than 1 year
243,275
205,000

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
486,550
820,000

729,825
1,025,000

2024
2023

£
£



Not later than 1 year
60,702
67,655

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
37,967
60,702

Later than 5 years
-
37,967

98,669
166,324


24.


Controlling party

The company's ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party is CMB N.V., a company registered in Belgium.
The largest and smallest group in which these financial statements are consolidated is CMB N.V. 
The registered office of CMB N.V. is De Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium BTW 0404.535. 431 RPR Antwerpen.

 
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