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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The principal activities of the group are the manufacture and distribution of machine elements destined for machine builders, factories and end-users. These include precision linear bearings, linear modules, rotary and track motion guides, rack and pinion drives, screw jacks, ball screws, pneumatic components, lifting jacks, aluminium machine frames, and systems including these elements. The group operates in the UK and also through branches in mainland Europe and Asia.
The group also has an investment business, involving land and property, and listed investment portfolios which are actively managed. The principal activity of the company is that of a holding company for a group of companies whose activities are referred to above and in note 16 to the financial statements.
The results for the group show a pre-tax profit of £3,206,152 (2023: £3,693,091) for the year and sales of £44,651,372 (2023: £46,702,332). The group has net assets of £62,551,601 (2023: £59,174,120).
During the year, turnover has decreased when compared with 2023 as result of the general economic factors which started in second half of 2023 and impacted on the first half of 2024. The group continued to capitalise on the high quality of its products and cost saving initiatives. Additionally, the group has continued to invest heavily in machinery which contributed to efficiencies and cost savings. During the year, the group has continued expanding its operations in the Netherlands through trading from its European hub. This has led to the dual benefits of significantly alleviating the difficulties encountered following Brexit and getting goods to customers in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The group has delivered more manufactured products direct to EU based customers from this facility in 2024 in order to shorten the lead times on certain product lines. The group has continued to invest in research and development in order to enable it to maintain its competitive position in the market. The directors aim to maintain the management policies which have resulted in long term profitability. New products and new markets are being developed continually.
The management of the business and the execution of the group's strategy are subject to a number of risks. The key business risks and uncertainities affecting the group are considered to be competition at both national and international levels, employee retention and changes in technology together with supply chain pressures being felt under the current economic climate.
The group faces competitive pressure from rival manufacturers and distributors but is investing in machinery, marketing and research and development to ensure that it’s market share is maintained.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Key financial performance indicators for the group are as follows:
Other key performance indicators for the group are as follows:
Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires a director of a company to act in the way he or she considers, in good faith, would most likely promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole. In doing this, section 172 requires a director to have regard, amongst other matters, to the:
• likely consequences of any decisions in the long-term; • interests of the company’s employees; • need to foster the company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others; • impact of the company’s operations on the community and environment; • desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and • need to act fairly as between members of the company. In discharging our section 172 duties we have regard to the factors set out above. In concluding our decisions due regard is given to what is in the long term company interest, while bearing in mind other stakeholders, for example employees, the environment, customers, to ensure a rounded view. While we acknowledge that every decision we make will not necessarily result in a positive outcome for all of our stakeholders, by considering the Company’s mission statement, strategic aims and core values and having a process in place for decision-making, we do, however, aim to make sure that our decisions are consistent. During the period the Company received information to help it understand the interests and views of the company’s key stakeholders and other relevant factors when making decisions. This was disseminated in a in a wide variety of ways and covered financial and operational performance, non-financial KPIs, risk, environmental, social and outcomes of specific pieces of engagement. As a result of this, the Company has had an overview of engagement with stakeholders and other relevant factors which allows it to understand the nature of the stakeholders’ concerns and to comply with its section 172 duty to promote the success of the company.
This report was approved by the board on 25 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) 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.
The directors are responsible for preparing the group strategic report, the directors' report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £3,377,481 (2023 - £2,964,047).
The directors do not propose a final dividend.
The directors who served during the year were:
The directors are confident with the business proposition and place in the market. The group continues to invest heavily in plant and machinery and in its overseas operations.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The principal financial instruments of the group comprise cash at bank and various other items such as trade debtors and creditors. The main purpose of these instruments is to fund the group's operations. Trade debtors are managed in respect of both credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts for both time and credit limits. Trade creditors liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.
The group's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through team briefings and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests.
Information of matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the group's performance.
The group works with very closely with its customers to service their requirements in a collaborative way and fostering long term relationships. Likewise key suppliers are worked with to enable the business to achieve excellence in its execution of its business model. The group looks to keep interested parties informed of its key activities and works with local authorities and trade bodies to promote this.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The group's reportable greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption within the UK are as follows:
Self-generated solar electricity has been used to offset emissions.
The group calculates its GHG emissions through application of the relevant and latest UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting, and the 2024 version was used in the calculation of the figures above. HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines: including streamlined energy and carbon reporting guidance (March 2019) has been used for the collation of data sources and reporting of emissions.
The goup initiated the following energy efficiency actions during the reporting period:
• Upgrading the office roof at the Tiverton site with the installation of cladding panels, gutters and insulation. • Introduction of the new company car policy where all new company cars are now to be either hybrid (HEV) or full electric (EV). • Upgrading the coolant management of grinding plant and machinery to reduce cycle. The intensity metrics are a simple measure of energy efficiency which will allow for fair comparison over time through the comparison of emissions in tonnes of CO2 per £m of revenue as this best reflect business activity.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The group has chosen in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, s.414C(11) to set out in the group’s strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups Regulations 2008, Sch.7 to be contained in the Directors’ Report. It has done so in respect of the business review, principal risks and uncertainties, and key performance indicators.
Subsequent to the reporting date, the group has continued the expansion of operations at its Tiverton site. In addition to £1,559,282 of the capital commitments as disclosed in note 28, the group entered into a contract of £1,886,372 to further develop the Tiverton site.
The auditors, Nyman Libson Paul LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Hepco (Holdings) Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the consolidated statement of income and retained earnings, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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 Group 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.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the group 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 group strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the group strategic report or the directors' report.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Group 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:
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; • results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities, including those that are specific to the Group's and the parent Company's business sector; • results of our discussions and enquiries with management and those charged with governance regarding any known or suspected instances of fraud; • any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Group's and the parent 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. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Group and the parent 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. In addition, we considered other laws and regulations that could have an effect on the Group and the parent Company and result in the imposition of financial or other penalties and litigation. We discussed amongst the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements, any opportunities or incentives for fraud and potential indicators of fraud. All matters in relation to non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations and potential fraud risks were communicated to all members of the engagement team, who were all deemed to have appropriate competence and capabilities, and we remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance throughout the audit. Non-compliance with laws and regulations Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following: • enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims, and instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; • reviewing and considering any meeting minutes of those charged with governance for any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
• reviewing and considering any correspondence with tax authorities for any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
• 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; and • reviewing any legal expenditure accounts to understand the nature of expenditure incurred. These limited procedures did not identify any actual or suspected non-compliance. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations. Fraud As a result of our risk assessment procedures, we identified the area with the greatest potential for fraud to be revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are required to presume there is a fraud risk in relation to revenue recognition, and we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override of controls. In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we reviewed and tested the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessed whether the judgments made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluated the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business. Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following: • performing substantive audit procedures on the revenue recognised during the year by agreeing to supporting documentation; • performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud; • enquiring of management concerning any known or suspected instances of fraud; and • reviewing and considering any meeting minutes of those charged with governance for any known or suspected instances of fraud.
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 auditors' report.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 2006. Our 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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
124 Finchley Road
NW3 5JS
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02422332
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02422332
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (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
The notes on pages 20 to 39 form part of these financial statements.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02422332
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 20 to 39 form part of these financial statements.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Hepco (Holdings) Limited ("the company") and its subsidaries (together "'the group"') operate in the manufacture and distribution of machine elements destined for machine builders, factories and end-users. These include precision linear bearings, linear modules, rotary and track motion guides, rack and pinion drives, screw jacks, ball screws, pneumatic components, lifting jacks, aluminium machine frames, and systems including these elements.
The company is a private company limited by shares and is incorporated and domiciled in England. The address of its registered office is 124 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5JS. The address of its principal place of business is Lower Moor Business Park, Tiverton Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6TG.
2.Accounting policies
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 Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).
The company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of income and retained earnings in these financial statements.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The consolidated financial statements present the results of the company and its own subsidiaries ("the group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the statement of financial position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated statement of income and retained earnings from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
Turnover comprises net invoiced sales of manufactured automated systems, precision engineering and other related products. Revenue is recognised at the point of dispatch when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the group 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. Project revenue Project revenue represents amounts receivable for work carried out in producing bespoke manufactured precision engineering components and other related products. Revenue is recognised over the period of the project on a percentage of completion basis and in accordance with the underlying contract. The percentage of completion basis compares the proportion of project costs incurred to total estimated costs and recognises the same proportion of income in relation to the total contract value.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the group operates and generates income. Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the statement of financial position date, except that: - The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. - 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. Deferred tax is determind using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Group adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the Group. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets 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:
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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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Group 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 Group's statement of financial position when the Group 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 Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Key sources of estimation uncertainty The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are as follows: Valuation of investment properties Investment properties are carried at fair value at the reporting date. In assessing fair value for investment properties, consideration has been given to comparable market data and the opions of independent professionals with experience in the location and category of property valued. There is significant disruption and uncertainty in the UK property market from factors such as rises in interest rates and inflation which has inevitably increased the degree of judgment and estimation uncertainty involved in the valuation of investment property at the reporting date. This is reviewed annually by management and the estimates updated accordingly. At the reporting date, investment property amounted to £1,903,650 (2023: £1,903,650). Stock provisioning The group manufactures precision engineering components and is subject to changing customer demands. As a result it is necessary to consider recoverability of the cost of stock and the associated provisioning required. When calculating any stock provision, management considers the nature and condition of the stock as well as applying assumptions around anticipated saleability of the goods which are subject to market trends and forces. This is reviewed annually by management and the estimates updated accordingly. At the reporting date, the total provision amounted to £3,722,961 (2023: £3,746,119) which is included in stocks.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The whole of the turnover is attributable to its principal activities undertaken in the year.
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13.Taxation (continued)
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Profit and loss account
Deferred tax provided in respect of these gains amounts to £402,305 (2023: £231,067). Accordingly, there are non-distributable reserves of £1,394,731 (2023: £881,016) included in retained earnings carried forward.
Following a review of the comparative figures, the directors have restated other debtors and prepayments on the basis that the reclassified amounts better reflect the underlying agreements with the counterparty. Resultantly, other debtors have increased by £398,703 and prepayments have decreased by £398,703 respectively.
These presentational restatements have no impact on the overall results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
At the reporting date, there was an amount of £100,916 (2023: £100,363) outstanding in respect of pension contributions payable by the group. This amount is included within creditors.
Contributions payable by the group during the year were £700,155 (2023: £570,311).
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HEPCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
This is considered to be a non-adjusting subsequent event and accordingly, the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 have not been adjusted to reflect its impact.
The Directors consider the ultimate controlling party to be Mr G L Forster by virtue of his shareholding in the company.
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