Company registration number 04036345 (England and Wales)
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Affinia
The Octagon
Suite E2, 2nd Floor
Middleborough
Colchester
CO1 1TG
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
H Mansi
B Eustace
R Eustace
A Tripp
H Hassan
(Appointed 6 September 2024)
D Taylor
(Appointed 1 March 2025)
M Ware
(Appointed 1 May 2025)
Company number
04036345
Registered office
Unit 1B
Coln Industrial Estate
Colnbrook
Berkshire
SL3 0NJ
Auditor
Affinia (Colchester)
The Octagon
Suite E2, 2nd Floor
Middleborough
Colchester
CO1 1TG
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 26
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed profit and loss account
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Review of the business

Mark 3 International Limited has had a good year with sales and margins increasing.

 

Turnover for the year was £18.6m (2023: £16.8m) which represents an increase of 10.5%.

 

Gross profit for the year was £8.3m (2023: £4.7m) which shows a gross profit percentage of 44% (2023: 28%) which represents an increase in the year.

 

Profit before taxation was £4.0m (2023: £698k) which is due to the increased gross profit margins.

 

Management accounts are produced each month and this enables the financial performance to be monitored.

Principal risks and uncertainties

Business risk

 

The directors have established a formal process for identifying and evaluating business risks. The business risks reviewed include:

 

 

The key control procedures operating within the company include but are not limited to:

 

 

The directors have considered the size of the company and the above factors and believes that at this stage of their developments, an internal audit system is not required. Safeguards will be implemented to ensure that the above procedures are carried out efficiently and are adhered to.

Exchange rate risk

Transactions of a foreign nature are dealt with at spot rates and any surplus or deficits arising are allocated to the profit and loss account.

Credit risk

The company does not carry any credit risk cover on to its customers. The company has built up strong relations with their clientele and as a result, bad debt risk is minimal in comparison to trade debtors.

Other information and explanations
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Internal control

 

The directors are responsible for maintaining a sound systems of internal control. There are strict controls in place to guarantee that the overall business objective of increasing turnover and profitability can be reach, and that targets are of reasonable measure.

 

Outlook

 

The company has successfully incorporated a profitable new business line following the acquisition of New York-based brokerage traffic. We expect this business line to continue to contribute to profitability despite the upheavals caused by the introduction of tariffs. The company also expects to undertake substantial new business originating in the UK which will dramatically boost activity for Q4 2025. The company accepts that its margins are being squeezed by increasing staff costs. The company’s substantial investment in technology is expected to unlock new business opportunities well into the future.

 

The directors have full confidence that the company will continue to be profitable

 

 

On behalf of the board

.............................................
H Mansi
Director
Date: .............................................
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of wholesale courier services.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £545,770. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

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

H Mansi
B Eustace
R Eustace
A Tripp
D Asker
(Resigned 31 January 2025)
H Hassan
(Appointed 6 September 2024)
D Taylor
(Appointed 1 March 2025)
M Ware
(Appointed 1 May 2025)
Statement of disclosure to auditor

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

Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies regime.

On behalf of the board
H Mansi
Director
25 September 2025
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

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

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Mark 3 International Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

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

Conclusions relating to going concern

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

 

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

 

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

Other information

The 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 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the 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.

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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

 

 

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

 

 

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standard also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directions and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

 

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

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

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the 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 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.

Oliver White (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Affinia (Colchester), Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
The Octagon
Suite E2, 2nd Floor
Middleborough
Colchester
CO1 1TG
25 September 2025
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
18,618,418
16,843,921
Cost of sales
(10,241,911)
(12,087,336)
Gross profit
8,376,507
4,756,585
Administrative expenses
(4,579,422)
(4,321,610)
Other operating income
252,700
285,424
Operating profit
4
4,049,785
720,399
Interest receivable and similar income
8
636
533
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(5,017)
(22,616)
Profit before taxation
4,045,404
698,316
Tax on profit
10
(1,022,762)
(184,305)
Profit for the financial year
3,022,642
514,011

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year
3,022,642
514,011
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
3,022,642
514,011
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
13
122,632
151,777
Tangible assets
14
164,624
215,835
Investments
15
500
500
287,756
368,112
Current assets
Debtors
16
6,885,836
4,726,632
Cash at bank and in hand
1,063,009
1,010,897
7,948,845
5,737,529
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(2,505,863)
(2,956,962)
Net current assets
5,442,982
2,780,567
Total assets less current liabilities
5,730,738
3,148,679
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
-
(73,853)
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
19
191,843
-
0
Deferred tax liability
20
41,156
53,959
(232,999)
(53,959)
Net assets
5,497,739
3,020,867
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
22
148
148
Capital redemption reserve
50
50
Profit and loss reserves
5,497,541
3,020,669
Total equity
5,497,739
3,020,867

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 25 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
H Mansi
Director
Company registration number 04036345 (England and Wales)
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
148
50
2,810,138
2,810,336
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
514,011
514,011
Dividends
11
-
-
(303,480)
(303,480)
Balance at 31 December 2023
148
50
3,020,669
3,020,867
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
3,022,642
3,022,642
Dividends
11
-
-
(545,770)
(545,770)
Balance at 31 December 2024
148
50
5,497,541
5,497,739
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
26
1,145,531
267,390
Interest paid
(5,017)
(22,616)
Income taxes paid
(184,942)
(387,212)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
955,572
(142,438)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(59,176)
(209,840)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
850
(1,001)
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries
-
0
20,183
Interest received
636
533
Net cash used in investing activities
(57,690)
(190,125)
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
(300,000)
(120,000)
Dividends paid
(545,770)
(303,480)
Net cash used in financing activities
(845,770)
(423,480)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
52,112
(756,043)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,010,897
1,766,940
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
1,063,009
1,010,897
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Mark 3 International Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 1B, Coln Industrial Estate, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0NJ.

1.1
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Prior period error

During the year, management identified an error in the prior years' financial statements relating to the incorrect disposal of share investments. The investments were incorrectly derecognised, resulting in an overstatement of gains on disposal and an understatement of investment assets.

 

As the error was not considered material to the prior year's financial statements, no restatement has been made. The correction has been made in the current year by re-recognising the investment at its fair value of £500 and reversing the previously recognised loss of £500.

1.3
Going concern

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

1.4
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

The company recognises revenue from the following major sources:

The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:

In Export processing and airfreight we use 2 systems, BoxTop and Courier Navigator. The revenue is recognised at the point that the shipments are processed, either manually or electronically. At this point we have a commitment from the client to pay for our services.

 

In US brokerage, we use ALICE as the data platform. The revenue is recognised at the point that the data is loaded into the platform whether the data is uploaded directly by the client or by ourselves. At this point, we have a commitment from the client to pay for our services.

 

In UK brokerage, we use BoxTop as a system. The revenue is recognised at the point that all items are cleared through UK customs.

 

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Software development
10% straight line
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold land and buildings
Not depreciated
Plant and equipment
25% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
25% straight line
Motor vehicles & office equipment
25% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.7
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

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

1.8
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

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

1.10
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

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

 

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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets

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

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

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

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.12
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.13
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
1.14
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.15
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.16
Leases
As lessor

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

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 current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profit of debtors and historical experience.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Rendering of services
18,618,418
16,843,921
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 19 -
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
274,723
385,311
Overseas
18,343,695
16,458,610
18,618,418
16,843,921
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
636
533
Rental income
252,700
285,424
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(15,993)
18,353
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
107,887
143,407
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,650
1,303
Amortisation of intangible assets
29,145
34,880
Impairment of intangible assets
-
0
34,410
Bad and doubtful debts
-
282
5
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
14,000
12,500
6
Employees

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

2024
2023
Number
Number
46
49
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6
Employees
(Continued)
- 20 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,366,055
1,839,162
Pension costs
6,029
122,880
2,372,084
1,962,042
7
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
288,008
153,310
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
6,029
122,880
294,037
276,190
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
104,266
100,640
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
1,321
1,321
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
636
533
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
5,017
22,616
10
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
1,035,564
155,793
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
(Continued)
- 21 -
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(12,802)
28,512
Total tax charge
1,022,762
184,305

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

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
4,045,404
698,316
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 25.00%)
1,011,351
174,579
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
38,795
43,556
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(14,582)
(52,418)
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(12,802)
28,512
Other tax adjustment
-
0
(9,924)
Taxation charge for the year
1,022,762
184,305
11
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Final paid
545,770
303,480
12
Impairments

Impairment tests have been carried out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been recognised in profit or loss:

2024
2023
Notes
£
£
In respect of:
Intangible assets
13
-
0
34,410
Recognised in:
Administrative expenses
-
34,410
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 22 -
13
Intangible fixed assets
Software development
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
348,796
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
197,019
Amortisation charged for the year
29,145
At 31 December 2024
226,164
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
122,632
At 31 December 2023
151,777
14
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles & office equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
39,435
210,673
123,475
542,859
916,442
Additions
-
0
-
0
947
58,229
59,176
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(10,000)
(10,000)
At 31 December 2024
39,435
210,673
124,422
591,088
965,618
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
27,605
202,989
121,761
348,252
700,607
Depreciation charged in the year
3,944
7,684
1,163
95,096
107,887
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(7,500)
(7,500)
At 31 December 2024
31,549
210,673
122,924
435,848
800,994
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
7,886
-
0
1,498
155,240
164,624
At 31 December 2023
11,830
7,684
1,714
194,607
215,835
15
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Investments in associates
500
500
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 23 -
16
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
5,634,665
3,376,728
Other debtors
1,249,778
1,349,904
Prepayments and accrued income
1,393
-
0
6,885,836
4,726,632
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
-
0
300,000
Trade creditors
1,036,004
2,139,654
Corporation tax
1,006,416
155,793
Other taxation and social security
82,994
72,959
Other creditors
258,625
179,456
Accruals and deferred income
121,824
109,100
2,505,863
2,956,962

Included within other creditors is £1,055 (2023: £1,218) owed to the directors.

18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
-
0
73,853
19
Provisions for liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Leasehold property dilapidations
191,843
-
Movements on provisions:
Leasehold property dilapidations
£
Additional provisions in the year
191,843
MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 24 -
20
Deferred taxation

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

Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
41,156
53,959
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
53,959
Credit to profit or loss
(12,803)
Liability at 31 December 2024
41,156
21
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
6,029
122,880

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

22
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary A shares of 1p each
5,000
5,000
50
50
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
92
92
92
92
Ordinary C shares of £1 each
6
6
6
6
5,098
5,098
148
148
23
Operating lease commitments

[General description if appropriate]

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
23
Operating lease commitments
(Continued)
- 25 -

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

2024
2023
£
£
Within 1 year
381,458
381,458
Years 2-5
896,595
1,278,053
1,278,053
1,659,511
24
Related party transactions

During the year, Mark 3 International Limited traded with Mark 3 Delivery Services Inc, a company which is incorporated in the US and who shares directors with Mark 3 International Limited. The total value of sales to Mark 3 Delivery Services Inc during the year was £4,133,554 (2023: £20,086). The total value of purchases supplied from Mark 3 Delivery Services Inc during the year was £956,097 (2023: £nil). At the balance sheet date £3,554,764 (2023: £238,281) remained receivable to Mark 3 International Limited from Mark 3 Delivery Services Inc.

 

During the year One Stop Couriers Limited traded with Mark 3 International Limited, a company which is incorporated in the UK and who shares directors with Mark 3 International Limited. The total value of sales to One Stop Couriers Limited during the year was £31,292 (2023: £70,879). The total value of purchases supplied from One Stop Couriers during the year was £24,894 (2023: £21,380). At the balance sheet date £2,879 (2023: £1,027) remained payable to One Stop Couriers Limited from Mark 3 International Limited.

 

During the year, Universal Wines and Spirits Limited traded with Mark 3 International Limited, a company which is incorporated in the UK and who shares directors with Mark 3 International Limited. The total value of sales to Universal Wines and Spirits Limited during the year was £nil (2023: £480,606). At the balance sheet date £nil (2023: £145,273) remained receivable to Mark 3 International Limited.

 

During the year Courier Facilities Ltd traded with Mark 3 International Limited, a company which is incorporated in the UK and who shares directors with Mark 3 International Limited. The total value of sales to Courier Facilities Limited during the year was £9,000 (2023: £nil).

 

During the year The Internet of Transit Limited traded with Mark 3 International Limited, a company which is incorporated in the UK and who shares directors with Mar 3 International Limited. The total value of purchases supplied from The Internet of Transit Limited during the year was £608,821 (2023: £170,892). At the balance sheet date £768,546 (2023 £: 903,183) remained receivable to Mark 3 International Limited.

25
Directors' transactions

Included within debtors is a loan of £4,027 (2023: £46,524) due from a director. The loan is interest free and repayable upon demand.

MARK 3 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 26 -
26
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
3,022,642
514,011
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
1,022,762
184,305
Finance costs
5,017
22,616
Investment income
(636)
(533)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,650
1,303
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
29,145
69,290
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
107,887
143,407
Accrued expenses/(income)
-
2,000
Increase in provisions
191,843
-
Movements in working capital:
Increase in debtors
(2,159,204)
(723,421)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(1,075,575)
54,412
Cash generated from operations
1,145,531
267,390
27
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 January 2024
Cash flows
31 December 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
1,010,897
52,112
1,063,009
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(300,000)
300,000
-
710,897
352,112
1,063,009
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